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Oh, Happy Day! Tiger basks in his win at the 2019 Masters.
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Get the most out of the warm-weather season behind the wheels of the year’s hot new convertibles from Bentley, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. They’re quicker, quieter, and — believe it or not — family ready.
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33 Profiles Noteworthy club members with fascinating stories.
36 The Game Pros pull out just the right move on the course when the situation calls for it. Get experts’ tips on making key shots that’ll help you out — including Tiger’s stinger. BY T O M M AC K I N
38 Tennis Tips from a ClubCorp expert for perfecting your backhand.
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64 Where to play. Where to dine. Where to meet. To help you book everything from tee times to dinners and relaxing getaways, use this handy directory of our associate clubs and affiliates.
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8 Travel Discover more than 20 reasons to head to Europe this summer, maneuver a self-drive river cruiser through a Canadian canal, climb 154 flights on Manhattan’s new landmark, glamp responsibly at new high-end eco-camps, and soak away your woes in hot springs at a remote new resort in the Arizona desert.
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up the sky yellow-orange. Three years after visiting Switzerland, I still remember the stunning view as I walked through the hillside vineyards of Vevey on pastoral Lake Geneva. One look at this issue’s cover and you know why I haven’t forgotten that day. Aah, Europe delivers beauty in spades, no matter the country, one reason I never pass up any opportunity to venture across the pond — and then there’s all the history, the various cultures, the people, the art, the architecture, the food. I know you share my enthusiasm because our reader surveys tell us that European countries rank high on your list of favorite international travel destinations. Knowing that, we put together our cover story (“20+ Cool New Reasons to Cross the Pond,” page 8), in which we tempt you to book your next European sojourn by spotlighting what’s new there. I’m drawn to Cox & Kings’ Armenia and Georgia tour, especially since I’ve never spent any time in Eastern Europe. Being that I’m an avid power walker, a just-developed walking trail that crosses Liechtenstein sounds inviting to me, as well. With the majestic Alps rarely out of sight, the views would no doubt trump those I see on the track at my gym in Dallas. Maybe I’ll see some of you other power walkers out on that Alpine trail. — DON NICHOLS don.nichols@clubcorp.com
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Jvari Monastery, Mtskheta, Georgia Latitude 42° N / Longitude 45° E
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ARMENIA & GEORGIA Do: Cox & Kings’ nine-day “Armenia & Georgia: Past and Present” private tour provides a fascinating look at the ancient and modern-day gems of these relatively undiscovered countries. Bookended with visits to the vibrant capitals of Tbilisi and Yerevan, the itinerary makes stops at important historical churches, monasteries, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites, some dating back to the first century. 800-999-1758; coxandkingsusa.com
FRANCE Do: Known for its fairytale landscapes, the Dordogne region, about 80 miles east of Bordeaux, blooms during La Félibrée, a celebration of its Occitan language and culture, held in a different village each year on the first Sunday of July. Marked by ancestral costumes, parades, a familial sit-down meal, and miles of colorful flower garlands, La Félibrée unfurls for the 100th time this summer in Périgueux, inviting visitors to partake in a treasured local tradition. enjoydordogne.com — KIMBERLEY LOVATO
See: People most closely associate Leonardo da Vinci with Italy, but the Renaissance painter spent his final years in Amboise, France, at the behest of King Francis I. Inspired by the 500th anniversary of da Vinci’s death, a series of art, music, and cultural events will take place across the Loire Valley. Head to Château du Clos Lucé (where da Vinci died) to see a monumental tapestry based on his Last Supper, shown for the first time outside the Vatican (June 6-Sept. 9). At nearby Château d’Amboise, the exhibition “The Death of Leonardo da Vinci — the Construction of a Myth” (through Sept. 2) includes five new canvases by Italian graffiti artist Ravo, capped off by a summer-long da Vinci-themed concert festival. www.vivadavinci2019.fr/en/ 1 Dive deep into Musée Mer Marine’s collection of more than 10,000 marine-related objects, including scale models, navigational instruments, maps, and artwork inspired by the sea. Situated in Bordeaux’s rapidly gentrifying 19th-century port, the architecturally striking museum is scheduled to open in late June. mmmbordeaux.com Stay: Carefree Provence and the swanky French Riviera harmonize on the edge of the Mediterranean Sea at Lily of the Valley, a cozy hideaway with 44 rooms and suites and a six-bedroom villa, all with interiors by French designer Philippe Starck. Stroll to a sandy beach, enjoy sunsets by the pool and alfresco dining, and indulge in yoga and spa treatments. The hotel offers shuttle service to Gigaro beach and La Croix-Valmer’s village center. From $730. lilyofthevalley.com — K.L. S U M M E R 2019
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Do: This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Bauhaus, the highly influential German art and design movement whose leaders included Wassily Kandinsky and Mies van der Rohe. For the centennial, Germany created the Grand Tour of Modernism, a self-guided route (by car or train) of some 100 Bauhaus and modernist architectural landmarks around the country, such as the Bauhaus-Archiv. Stop in Weimar, the movement’s birthplace, to see the world’s oldest Bauhaus collection at the Bauhaus Museum Weimar, which debuted in April. Festivities taking place nationwide include Bauhaus Week Berlin 2019 (Aug. 31–Sept. 8), with design-related events around the capital. bauhaus100.com
GREAT BRITAIN Eat: Fans of London’s Soho hot spot Bob Bob Ricard can now push the famous “press for Champagne” tableside button at its sister restaurant Bob Bob Cité, which opened in April in the iconic Leadenhall Building (aka the Cheesegrater). The swanky eatery boasts a French-tinged menu overseen by two-Michelin-star chef Eric Chavot. As with the original, make your reservations well in advance. bobbobcite.com
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GREECE Sail: Entre Cielos Wine Hotel & Spa in Mendoza, Argentina, has brought its renowned gastronomic experiences to the high seas with the May launch of the 104-foot luxury yacht Entre Cielos, available for private charters through the Greek islands. A five-person crew will guide you to the Aegean’s hidden gems when you book the vessel, which accommodates 12 guests in its five spacious wood-lined cabins. Weekly charters start at $27,500. entrecielos.com/ hotels/sail-yacht
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Do: Explore Hungary’s famed wine region on two wheels with Butterfield & Robinson’s customizable Budapest and Tokaj Biking tour. Cycle through the vineyard-dotted countryside, stopping in quaint villages to sample Tokaj’s celebrated sweet wines. The trip includes stays at Budapest’s Four Seasons Gresham Palace and the Andrássy Rezidencia Wine & Spa in Tokaj-Hegyalja. 866551-9090; butterfield.com
ITALY Do: Explore the Veneto region with the Dolomite Mountains tour company on a luxury trip that combines sipping prosecco and strolling through hillside vineyards with one of the most recognized Italian methods of transportation — the Vespa. The five-day Vespa leisure tour itinerary starts on the Prosecco Wine Road with a stay at the Villa Abbazia, a Relais & Châteaux hotel, with its oneMichelinstarred La Corte Restaurant. On your Vespa, follow the winding roads to wineries, medieval ruins, centuries-old churches, and ancient villages. The tour includes luxury accommodations, daily breakfast, two dinners, Vespa touring, private transfers, and luggage transfer. 866-247-4860; dolomitemountains.com — JILL ROBINSON
Stay: In Puglia last September, Rocco Forte Hotels took over operation of the Masseria Torre Maizza in Savelletri di Fasano near the Adriatic coast and immediately launched a $6.7 million renovation project. It reopened the 40-unit hotel on May 1, unveiling 10 new suites,
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among other enhancements. Amenities at the property, originally a 16th-century farmhouse, include a rooftop bar, nine-hole golf course, and access to a nearby beach club. From $416. At press time, the company was also scheduled to debut its second Rome hotel in late May — the 104-room Hotel de la Ville in an 18th-century palazzo at the top of the Spanish Steps. All 15 of its suites have terraces overlooking the Eternal City. It also has a rooftop bar as well as two restaurants and a spa. From $589. 888-6679477; roccofortehotels.com 1 In March, two brothers with strong family ties to the hospitality industry also launched a new lodging option in Rome. Massimo and Maurizio Micangeli, sons of the former president of CIGA hotels and resorts, introduced the Grand House, a portfolio of luxury apartments throughout central Rome, all with distinctive looks and all specially curated for their art, design, and architecture. Stays come with concierge service and private guides with inside connections to bespoke experiences. From $567. thegrandhouse.com
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Do: Tiny Liechtenstein is thinking big for its 300th anniversary this year with the launch of the Liechtenstein Trail, a nearly 47-mile-long walking route that crosses the entire country and connects all 11 municipalities. The trail, scheduled at press time for a late-May debut, encompasses 147 major historical sites, including Gutenberg Castle and Vaduz Castle. Throughout, the Alps serve as a near constant backdrop to the picturesque terrain. liechtensteintrail.li
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Eat, Shop, Stay: Monte Carlo gets even ritzier with the arrival of One Monte Carlo, a glassy residential, dining, and retail hub just a stone’s throw from the Place du Casino. Chanel, Fendi, and Louis Vuitton are among the 23 designer boutiques where you can get your luxury shopping fix, then break for afternoon High Tea with Champagne at Mada One, a continuous-service concept from Michelinstarred chef Marcel Ravin. The complex is adjacent to the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, which fully reopened in March after an epic four-year, $280 million restoration. The 207-room belle epoque beauty now boasts two Alain Ducasse restaurants, including the Mediterranean-inspired Ômer, and a pair of opulent royal penthouses (the Princess Grace and Prince Rainier III suites) that start at $46,000 per night. Other rooms from $615. montecarlosbm.com
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Stay: The country’s first Leading Hotels of the World property, Ānanti Resort, Residences & Beach Club is slated to debut in June along the lush Rezevici coast. Its eight luxurious villas — each with its own private infinity pool with sunbeds and half with private spas — and 14 suites overlook the Adriatic Sea and a private beach below. The resort boasts an Asian-fusion restaurant and an oceanfront bar; a tri-level spa debuts next year. Suites from $440; villas from $1,616. ananti.me
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NORWAY Eat, Stay: In Trondheim, Britannia Hotel reopened in April after a multiyear, $160 million renovation; 2017 Bocuse d’Or silver medalist Christopher Davidsen heads up its signature restaurant, Speilsalen. Served in a grand 19th-century mirrored dining room, Chef Davidsen’s intricate six- or 10-course tasting menus highlight seasonal Norwegian delicacies. Rooms from $265. britannia.no
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SPAIN Cruise: Oceania Cruises’ newly renovated Sirena now features more modern and spacious staterooms aboard the 684-passenger ship, along with stylish updates to its public spaces courtesy of Miami-based Studio Dado. Among Sirena’s European voyages is the 12-day “Mediterranean Flair,” sailing in July from Barcelona to Venice with stops in Cannes, Corfu, and Dubrovnik. 855-623-2642; oceaniacruises.com
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Drink, Eat, Stay: In Lisbon, head to the rooftop of the Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Lisboa Hotel to dine at Seen Lisboa, one of the city’s most popular new restaurants. Developed by highly regarded local chef Olivier da Costa, the concept features a menu of Portuguese and Brazilian cuisine given a contemporary twist. Plus, a sushi bar celebrates Japanese cuisine, and a 360-degree bar serves up craft cocktails. After being bought by Minor Hotels three years ago, Tivoli Hotels & Resorts spent nearly $17 million renovating this 285-room Lisbon property. From $246. At the 30-room Tivoli Palácio de Seteais in nearby Sintra, Tivoli has converted a former library into a wine room featuring vintages from the neighboring wine region of Colares. From $448. Tivoli also recently expanded its portfolio to include a 56-suite hotel, now called the Tivoli Évora Ecoresort, in the country’s Alentejo region. A just-completed renovation includes a new eight-bedroom villa with dedicated butler service and a private pool. Suites from $110; villa from $2,000. tivolihotels.com — D.N. Tivoli Évora Ecoresort
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Stay: Nobu’s third hotel in Spain and the first in Barcelona arrives in late summer, adjacent to the city’s main railway station. The traditional Japanese art form of Kintsugi (broken pottery) inspired the interiors of the 259-room Nobu Hotel Barcelona, designed by the New York-based Rockwell Group; a signature Nobu restaurant on the 23rd floor will offer panoramic views of the city and Olympic Park on Montjuïc hill. From $395. nobuhotels.com
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Do: Join the 400,000 revelers who will descend on the Swiss lakefront town of Vevey for the three-weeklong oenophile-themed extravaganza Fête des Vignerons (July 18– Aug. 11), which takes place just once every 20 years. Tickets sell out fast for the live shows in the outdoor arena, but the streets teem with music, parades, and costumed performers from morning to night. Wine stalls and local cellars and restaurants keep the regional vintages flowing. fetedesvignerons.ch/en/ Flock I by Magdalena Abakanowicz
See: Twenty-five miles northeast of St. Moritz, a remote 12th-century Alpine monastery and brewery have been transformed into a contemporary art space, Muzeum Susch. Opened in January, it’s the brainchild of Polish art patron Grażyna Kulczyk, who champions lesserknown, mainly female Eastern European artists as well as established talents such as Rosemarie Trockel. muzeumsusch.ch/en/
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Cruise: Of the 51 staterooms on AmaWaterways’ newly christened AmaDouro, 37 have balconies — all the better to soak in the grandeur of the Douro River valley. Seven-night “Enticing Douro” itineraries begin and end in Porto and include a layover in Vega de Terron, Spain, where you’ll tour the UNESCO World Heritage city of Salamanca and enjoy a traditional flamenco show. 800-626-0126; amawaterways.com
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he heavy splash of water from the canal lock’s upper gate spills alongside the boat, slowly lifting us higher. To steady our position, I give a firm yank of the deck rope that’s looped to a drop cable hanging from the chamber wall. Despite my satisfaction with myself, my stern duties are a cinch compared with the labor being done on dry land. There, on opposite sides of the canal, a trio of green-clad lockkeepers in Parks Canada gear twirl their arms in a speedy rotation, manually opening each gate, ultimately setting us free. It’s October, and nippy air and autumn-tinged trees welcome me on my first morning of a three-day boat trip through the lakes and rivers of Ontario’s Rideau Canal — a 126-mile waterway connecting Kingston to Ottawa, and North America’s oldest continuously operated canal system. With three other passengers, I’m aboard a new Horizon 4 river cruiser from Le Boat, the self-drive boat-vacation company that sailed into Canadian waters a year ago, its first destination outside of Europe, where it operates in eight countries. We just climbed
ON THE MOVE: Maneuver Le Boat’s Horizon 4 river cruiser through the Jones Falls lock.
the 59-foot rise at Jones Falls, the highest of the 45 locks on the Rideau Canal. From here, we’ll head north through the open waters and serene shoreline, eating, drinking, and soaking up a smorgasbord of small-town Canadian charm along the way. Aye Aye, Captain “So it’s a boat with cabins, not a floating house?” an inquisitive dock-side onlooker asks at Chaffey’s Lock, where a caravan of kayaking children ascends the stone lock beside us. Indeed, with a fully equipped kitchen, four en-suite cabins, and sleeping space for nine, the sleek Horizon 4 wasn’t designed to just get you on the water, but to keep you on the water. From our first mooring to our last, curious passersby gawk at our cushy digs, stopping to natter about amenities and electricity, drivability, and availability, with a few folks even jumping aboard for a tour. Long has the Rideau been a place of recreation for Ontarians and their families, but the canal’s original purpose was strategic. After the War of 1812, with Canada under British rule, fear spread that the United States would cut off the supply chain at Lake Ontario. So, by way of a canal, plans were designed to connect Ottawa and Kingston, deterring any such invasion. In 2007, UNESCO praised the canal as “a masterpiece of creative genius,” giving Ontario its first official World Heritage Site. Today, using the same 19th-century engineering on all but three lockstations, the lock system operates from May to October under the wings of Parks Canada. Le Boat adheres to the same schedule, and wannabe skippers 18 and older don’t even need a boating license to head out on the canal in one of its boats. Even a boat-inept guy like me, with the help of thrusters and a detailed nautical chart, can play skipper for
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an afternoon — and I do, redlining it through Upper Rideau Lake at a top-end speed of 6 mph. Lucky for us, and the migrating loons just off the bow, designers built the Horizon 4 for leisure, not to crack the record books. Oh, the Places to Go With Le Boat, a jaunt on the Rideau tailors to do-it-yourself travelers. When you pick up your boat in Smiths Falls — a 45-minute transfer from the Ottawa airport — you have the freedom to craft a hard-nosed itinerary, hopscotch from shore to shore, or opt for a hybrid of the two, as we do. Boaters can also rent bicycles for exploring when on land. At Chaffey’s Lock, we spend a couple of hours on the rolling lawns of the Opinicon, an idyllic vacation resort known as the “Grand Old Dame of the Rideau.” With its quaint cottages and red Adirondack chairs, I liken the resort’s Old World ambience to Dirty Dancing, the hit 1980s romantic drama. As it turns out, owner Fiona McKean agrees, describing the historic property as “the Group of Seven meets Dirty Dancing.” Inspired by childhood summers in its ice cream
shop, McKean purchased the decrepit Opinicon on a nostalgic whim in 2015 through an online auction. After a hefty renovation, the resort is attracting droves of boaters once more. Our outing there consists of cold beer and nachos in the pub and a visit to the retro tiki bar. It culminates with double scoops of ice cream all around, mine topped with a double espresso. Farther up the way, we dock in a quiet canal outside the Village of Newboro, where the main attraction is Kilborn’s on the Rideau, an expansive department store in the center of town. We arrive by boat and take a five-minute saunter through the woods to get there. Anchored for the night, we snack beside a campfire, sipping wine and swapping stories beneath a starlit Canadian sky. Stopovers are diverse and aplenty along the banks of the Rideau. In the artist community of Merrickville, funky shops and Victorian-era houses fill its postcard-worthy streets. There’s a glassblowing studio, a candle-making company, and my personal highlight, Canada’s best gelato — literally — at the awardwinning Stella Luna Gelato Café. In the Village of Westport, after a brisk hike alongside Foley Mountain, we wander the vineyard and eat woodfired pizza at the family-owned Scheuermann Winery. In many ways, it’s the hospitable and kindhearted citizens of the Rideau — waving and welcoming us everywhere we go — who take our experience to memorable heights. I suppose Curtis, the smiling deputy harbor master in Westport, exemplifies it best: “You’re Le Boat number 222 this season. I’ve been counting all summer.” With the larger Horizon 5 just added in May, his tally will grow that much more. 800-734-5491; leboat.com
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What’s New in Ottawa Whether a boat trip is on your docket or not, you have plenty of reasons to visit Canada’s capital, with a modern revival luring travelers from near and far. Where to stay: The Le Germain Hotel Ottawa offers a stylish boutique experience in the city’s heart. Dressed in black-andwhite artwork by Canadian photographer Julie Couture, all 115 guest rooms come with Chromecast devices and Nespresso coffee machines. From $259. 833-503-0030; legermainhotels.com/ottawa 1 Just outside Chelsea, overlooking Gatineau Park, check into the newly renovated, 11-room O’Brien House, the former mansion of a 1930s millionaire. From $339. 819-510-1930; theobrienhouse.ca What to see: From Le Germain’s lobby, walk next door to the Ottawa Art Gallery, the recently expanded home to the Firestone Collection of Canadian Art and one of the largest collections of Group of Seven work. Stop for a bite in its café or farm-forward restaurant. 613-233-8699; oaggao.ca 1 The Canadian Museum of Nature’s Canada Goose Arctic Gallery, an interactive exploration of the people, plants, and animals of the Arctic, puts emphasis on the growing effects of climate change on that region. 800-263-4433; nature.ca Where to eat: At Stofa, in the trendy Wellington West neighborhood, chef-owner Jason Sawison, a former understudy of celebrated Canadian chef Marc Lepine, serves an eclectic menu of meat and seafood, such as vindaloo beef tartare (above), with the occasional touch of molecular gastronomy. 613-722-6555; stofarestaurant.com 1 On Le Germain’s second floor, chef David Bozic plates seasonal and Canadian-only ingredients at Norca Restaurant & Bar. 613-691-3218; norcarestaurant.ca Where to drink: Sip a craft cocktail or tiki drink at Charlotte, a cozy-chic lounge with retro decor and a living room vibe on downtown’s Elgin Street. 613-421-0669; charlotteottawa.com 1 Head to Copper Spirits & Sights, the rooftop bar of downtown’s Andaz Ottawa ByWard Market hotel, for sweeping views of the Ottawa skyline, with Parliament Hill serving as the highlight. 613-321-1234; andazottawa.com S U M M E R 2019
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FOCAL POINT: The eyecatching geometric Vessel structure puts a distinctive stamp on Hudson Yards.
Churros and Bravas
José Andrés’ Mercado Little Spain is a partnership with El Bulli pioneers Albert and Ferran Adrià. The brightly muraled and tiled 35,000-square-foot epicurean showcase, best described as a Spanish variation on Eataly, boasts a live-cooking paella station, a stall for piping-hot churros, and both a cocktail and a wine bar. 646-495-1242; littlespain.com 1 Thomas Keller’s 180-seat, two-floor TAK Room delivers a glamorous old New York dining experience. Think Champagne carts, live music from a vintage baby grand piano, and
photogenic tableside presentations. Try the New York strip steak (a hybrid of Japanese wagyu and Black Angus beef) drizzled with sel gris and topped with a confit of Cipollini onion. 929450-4050; takroomnyc.com 1 Other buzz-worthy dining spots include a second New York City location of the popular Estiatorio Milos Greek restaurant; a Korean food concept from David Chang, Kāwi; scene-y café Queensyard; and the Zodiac Room inside Neiman Marcus for classic eats. Estiatorio Milos
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Something Big for the Big Apple New York’s much-talked-about Hudson Yards covers 28 acres of midtown Manhattan’s western edge. Developers broke ground on the massive project in 2012 and finally opened its first phase in March. Here, your guide to the $25 billion neighborhood’s greatest hits — from its architectural marvels to celebrity-chef dining. BY
The Shed, a multidisciplinary arts destination, commissions and stages work of every medium and expression. Housed in the Bloomberg Building, and cloaked with a quiltlike outer shell, it presents everything from “Dragon Spring Phoenix Rise,” a kung fu musical playing through July 27, to a comprehensive exhibition of conceptual artist Agnes Denes’ 50-year career, which opens on Oct. 9. 646-455-3494; theshed.org 1 Vessel, the Thomas Heatherwickdesigned copper tower, is a climbable,
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multilevel geometric installation featuring 154 flights of stairs leading to a 150-footwide apex offering fantastic views of the Hudson River and the Manhattan skyline. 646-954-3100; hudsonyardsnewyork.com/discover 1 Coming in early 2020: the Edge observation deck. Soaring 1,100 feet up in the sky, a 7,500-square-foot terrace will jut 65 feet out from the 100th floor of the 30 Hudson Yards high-rise. 646-954-3100; hudsonyardsnewyork.com/discover Shed
opens in June. In addition to elegant interiors and a culinary concept created by Stephen Starr, guests can expect a robust wellness aspect to their stay with the 60,000-squarefoot Equinox Fitness Club and Spa. The hotel’s innovative offerings will include total in-room soundproofing and sleep coaching through Equinox’s Tier X program. From $700. 212-8129200; equinox-hotels.com
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Glamping Twist
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No need to rough it in the outdoors. These new high-end tent compounds maximally expose guests to nature while minimally treading on the land. E LA I N E G L U S A C
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Neighbor to the existing Nayara Resorts in Arenal Volcano National Park, this camp opening this fall will spread 21 deluxe tents across a forested hillside with panoramic views of the active volcano. Designed by Luxury Frontiers, which has created atmospheric African camps such as Chief’s Camp in Botswana and Swala Camp in Tanzania, the canvas accommodations each include an outdoor shower, a canopied bed, a spacious bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, and a plunge pool filled from the nearby hot springs. Amenities to come in 2020 include a swimming pool with a swim-up bar and a restaurant.
Named for its spacious Danish-made Nordisk tents, this second Nordisk Village — run by Japanese hotelier Fujita Kanko — opened in the Nagasaki Prefecture last fall (the first debuted in Venice in 2017). Its 10 tents marry Danish minimalism to Japanese love of nature in the Goto Islands, home to one of Japan’s first Christian settlements dating back to the 16th century and, collectively, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Nearby lie pristine beaches with sunrise views over the East China Sea.
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Nayara has created a sloth preserve on a protected hillside habitat planted with 1,000 Cecropia trees favored by the animals.
The property recycles an abandoned elementary school campus, with the original wooden school building serving as reception, café, and restaurant.
The off-the-grid retreat — alert: no Wi-Fi — practices no-trace camping principles with a shared chemical toilet (though there are hot showers).
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Twelve tents connect in pairs to make family tents. Guests will have access to all the amenities of adjacent Nayara Resort, Spa & Gardens and Nayara Springs resorts, collectively including six restaurants and two spas.
Scuba diving and stand-up paddleboarding up the adventure appeal of the village.
The company plans to reprise its Outpost Patagonia in the Torres del Paine region next spring and will emerge again for the next solar eclipse, in December 2020, at Lago Colico in the lakes region.
From $1,200. 888-332-2961; nayaratentedcamp.com
From $290. nordiskvillage.jp/en
The four-night stay starts at $4,995 per person, double occupancy, including ground transportation, meals, and guided excursions. 347-557-8999; upscapetravel.com
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Timed to the complete solar eclipse on July 2, this outpost will pop up from June 29 to July 3 in northern Chile’s Elqui Valley, a piscoproducing region that’s also a hot spot for stargazing as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary. Hosted on private land, the compound offers eight 300-square-foot, doubleoccupancy tents with bedrooms and sitting areas as well as opportunities to horseback ride, hike, and view the eclipse.
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Five new solar- and wind-powered camps string out along the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu, a less-crowded alternative to the Inca Trail, in a glampto-glamp route called Peru Ecocamp. Hike from one camp to the next, each of which has an organic vegetable garden, bar and restaurant, and domed-shaped sleeping tents with wood stoves and private bathrooms, including showers. Average six hours of backpack hiking daily in cloud forests, along mountain ridges, and beside glacier-fed lakes.
In December, time-travel-channeling designer Bill Bensley of Rosewood Luang Prabang and Capella Ubud, Bali, fame debuted this project — his most remote — about three hours’ drive south of Phnom Penh in western Cambodia. Most of the 15 grand tents are spaced out on a 3/4-mile-long cantilever along a rushing river, each with dining terraces, outdoor bathtubs, and furnishings that evoke vintage 19th-century safaris. Kayak, take river-based wildlife safaris, and join anti-poaching ranger expeditions to check wilderness camera traps on the 860-acre property.
Water is filtered and treated with UV light, making tap water safe to drink and reducing the use of plastic bottles. Composting waste systems fertilize the gardens.
Bensley and associates are working to protect the estuarine ecosystem that connects Bokor National Park to Kirirom National Park. Harnessing the tourism economy to conservation, it provides job training, environmental education, and employment to locals.
Trips end at the lost Inca city high in the Andes for one night at the eco-friendly Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel.
Guests arrive via zip line across the river, landing at the bar positioned next to a thundering waterfall.
From $3,281 for a seven-day itinerary, all inclusive. 888-908-1252; peruecocamp.com
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in ontario, canada, the Muskoka district north of Toronto is a celebrated playground, a jigsaw puzzle of lakes and bays with rocky islands dotted with birch, maple, and pine trees. Visitors head there for fabulous boating, posh resorts, and some of Canada’s best 18 holes, including Rocky Crest Golf Club in MacTier; and Muskoka Bay Club and Taboo Muskoka Resort & Golf, both in Gravenhurst. But the drive from Toronto to Muskoka, about 100 miles, can be a teethgnashing, three- to four-hour headache when summer rolls around. Luckily, two airlines can help you bypass the traffic. In May, FlyGTA (888-470-4595; flygta.com) introduced 20- to 30-minute flights from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport near downtown to Muskoka Airport that will operate ThursdaysMondays through mid-October. One-way tickets cost from $159. Porter Airlines (888-619-8622; flyporter.com), a regional carrier that serves several U.S. cities, will fly the Toronto-Muskoka route on Thursdays and Mondays from June 27 to Sept. 3, with one-way flights from $66. Beats the heck out of the highway. S U M M E R 2019
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The Find
You can now escape to where American royalty once retreated BY
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e’re seven miles into our drive down a bumpy dirt road when I suddenly spot the unexpected in Arizona’s Sonoran desert: rows of tall palm trees and a green lawn. We’ve arrived at the Castle Hot Springs resort about 60 miles northwest of the Phoenix/Scottsdale metropolitan area, deep in the Bradshaw Mountains. Distinguished American families with names such as Rockefeller and Vanderbilt often checked in here after it first opened in 1896, but the resort closed in 1976 after a fire severely damaged one of the main buildings. It subsequently went through several owners and various uses but never reopened as a luxury resort again until February of this year, having been restored by local investors who bought the property in 2014. Guests can now come to this remote hideaway again to Outdoor tub enjoy its two natural hot springs, thought to have healing properties, and partake in other wellness activities, from spa treatments to yoga, tai chi, and other Eastern healing arts — though some just come to unplug. They settle into 29 sumptuous bungalows and cabins with amenities such as indoor/outdoor fireplaces and outdoor tubs they can fill with water piped in from the hot springs. A three-bedroom cottage and two smaller lodge rooms are also available. Here, how to spend a perfect day at this secluded gem. 22
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7:30 a.m. Take the short 10-minute walk up to the hot springs for a tranquil dip in the warm, relaxing water that can get as high as 120 degrees. At this early hour, you may have the pools to yourself, adding to the serenity. All you’ll hear is the sound of running water, which will lull you into a peaceful trance. After your dip, lounge on the sun deck to enjoy the serene setting a bit longer.
tai chi class taught by the resort’s neighbor, Michael Leone, a master instructor with more than 30 years of experience. As Leone takes you through the various moves, you’ll zone out to all that’s around you and just focus on the here and now. Even if you’re a novice struggling with the moves, you’ll be inspired by watching him do them so effortlessly and with such calming beauty.
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goodbye to Leone just yet. To further immerse yourself in
the pastoral setting, take a 60-minute hike with him through neighboring Hell’s Canyon. It’s a flat trek over uneven rocky surfaces, with splendid views of peaks, cliffs, and a variety of desert cacti. He may point out a lions’ den (advising “they won’t bother us”) and take you to hidden hot springs you wouldn’t find on your own.
11 a.m. Time to
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1:30 p.m. In the heat
of the day, take a rest break and lounge on the deck of your bungalow or cabin, soaking in the splendid mountain views while enjoying the quiet and cool breezes. If you booked a bungalow, you’ll hear the soothing sound of water in a spring-fed creek slowly flowing down a gentle slope.
3:30 p.m. Head to the small spa facility along that same creek for a massage. Your treatment will take place in a tent open on the one side facing the water. The sounds of the creek and birds
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Just before sundown, meet up with agronomist Ian Beger for a tour of the resort’s organic farm that’s planted with more than 100 varieties of vegetables and herbs at any point, all used in the restaurant and bar. As he walks you through the beds, the personable Beger will periodically stop to give you tastes of what’s growing, perhaps French sorrel or onion flower. The tour includes a visit to a citrus grove and greenhouse, where he uses the high-wire technique to grow tomatoes.
9 p.m. End your day where you started it, soaking in the hot springs, but this time complemented with stellar stargazing in the dark sky. Details: From $660 to $2,200 (includes meals, daily gratuities, and most activities). Closed for the summer season; reopens on Oct. 1. 877-600-1137; castlehotsprings.com
Eats and Drinks Given the resort’s small size, you’ll get to know the food and beverage team well — they’re very visible and as personable as agronomist Beger. I had a good chat with executive chef Christopher Brugman (below right) while he roasted onion products from the farm on an outdoor grill. He explained that the seven-hour process results in a native onion ash used as the base coating and seasoning rub on the prime rib-eye served in Harvest, the resort’s restaurant. When I asked him to describe the restaurant’s cuisine, he used the term “Contemporary American” and said he meets with Beger every morning to determine the daily menu, based on what’s available from the farm that day. Farm products also play a big role in the bar. Mixologists Thomas Burris and Russell Greene regularly experiment, infusing liquors with a variety of vegetables and herbs to create unique flavors. No run-of-the-mill gin and tonics here. “We try to break people out of their shells and get them to try something different,” Greene told me. On my visit, the mixologists were just about ready to start serving a Rémy Martin VSOP cognac infused with allspice berries, apricots, cardamom pods, orange peel, pecans, piñon nuts, and vanilla bean. — D.N.
Prefer Urban Wellness? The 1-year-old, 176-room Civana resort, in Carefree just north of Scottsdale, unveiled its new 22,000-square-foot spa in December. Its 28 treatment areas Vichy showers include a Watsu therapy pool and three wet treatment rooms with Vichy showers. The Aqua Vitality Circuit features waters of varying temperatures in a Kneipp hot/cold wading pool and tepidarium therapeutic soaking pool, a five-climate Klafs Sanarium, and a cold deluge shower. The circuit helps increase blood circulation, promote relaxation, and boost immunity. Formerly the Carefree Resort and Conference Center, Civana offers more than 50 movement and fitness classes, enrichment programs, and lectures every week. From $139. 480-653-9000; civanacarefree.com — D.N.
BodyHoliday yoga session
More Need-to-Know Tidbits PRACTICE Restore your mind, body, and spirit at BodyHoliday, an all-inclusive wellness resort in St. Lucia offering a series of new yoga retreats. The weeklong programs include specialized workshops hosted by a wellness adviser and dedicated spa treatments. 800-544-2883; retreats.thebodyholiday.com SEE Inspired by the Broadway musical sensation, “Hamilton: the Exhibition” chronicles the life of Alexander Hamilton and the American Revolution with an immersive mix of lighting, sound, music, and historical artifacts. Through Sept. 8 on Chicago’s Northerly Island. 312-977-1710; hamiltonexhibition.com EAT At Niku Steakhouse in San Francisco’s SoMa district, get just the right cut of meat, thanks to its in-house butcher. Pair such plates as Japanese wagyu or Tomahawk steak with one of more than 100 California wines available by the glass. 415-829-7817; nikusteakhouse.com FLY American Airlines extends its international reach this summer with new seasonal service out of Philadelphia to Berlin-Tegel Airport from June 6 to Sept. 28; Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport in Italy from June 6 to Sept. 27; and Dubrovnik Airport in Croatia from June 7 to Sept. 27. RIDE In the Canadian Rockies, the Rocky Mountaineer rail-tour company has just added four more GoldLeaf Service rail cars to its fleet, which now includes 23 of the bilevel cars. They feature oversize glass-domed windows for taking in the stellar views and a private dining area. 877-460-3200; rockymountaineer.com
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ne glimpse of the towering Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen typewriter eraser sculpture at the entrance to the Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach, Fla., and you know you’re in for a special visual treat when you step inside. The 78-year-old museum reopened in February after a three-year, $100 million expansion that has given it not-to-miss status. Enhancements include 12,000 square feet of additional gallery space, a 37,200-square-foot garden designed by Lord Norman Foster, and a 3,600-square-foot, oculus-topped Great Hall with a 44-foot ceiling. The museum can now showcase significantly more of the impressive art in its collecting areas — American, Chinese, Contemporary, European, and Photography. Especially noteworthy is the European collection, featuring masterpieces by the likes of Paul Gauguin, Claude Monet, and Pablo Picasso. 561-832-5196; norton.org
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Other news from around the Palm Beaches, the Florida region that includes the town of Palm Beach and more than 30 other cities and towns surrounding it. BOCA RATON: In December, the Boca Raton Resort & Club completed an $8 million refresh of the Yacht Club, its 112-room, self-contained boutique property. Bright and airy rooms evoke a coastal vibe with bleached cypress wood floors and a blue-and-white color palette. From $509. 561-447-3000; bocaresort.com MANALAPAN: The Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa boasts a new executive sous chef and many new dishes on its Mediterranean-inspired menus, including Baked Pasta, Charred Octopus, Duck Confit Flatbread, and Seafood Paella. 800-328-0170; eaupalmbeach.com PALM BEACH: Architect Rees Jones recently renovated the Ocean Course at the Breakers Palm Beach, making it more fun for all levels of golfers thanks to fairway contours, green complexes with expanded undulations, and other changes. 561-655-6611; thebreakers.com 1 At the renovated Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach, you’re sure to like its spacious new Ocean-View Studio Suites and the Mediterranean-influenced Florie’s restaurant, a partnership with Chef Mauro Colagreco, whose Mirazur restaurant in Menton, France, received a third Michelin star this year. From $450. 561-582-2800; fourseasons.com/palmbeach 1 New owners of the Colony Hotel have updated the iconic property’s look and upped its culinary game, hiring a British executive chef and debuting CPB, its new Contemporary American restaurant. From $249. 561-6555430; thecolonypalmbeach.com 1 The Hai House restaurant opened in December on Worth Avenue, serving classic and modern interpretations of Chinese cuisine. Two house specialties: Peking duck and Mongolian beef and broccoli made with dry-aged prime New York strip steak. 561-766-1075; haihousepb.com
Typewriter Eraser, Scale X (1999) by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen at the Norton Museum of Art entrance.
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WELLINGTON: The International Polo Club Palm Beach now offers individual and group lessons during polo season for all levels, from novices to experienced players. 561-204-5687; ipc.coth.com WEST PALM BEACH: The Grandview Public Market, in the up-and-coming Warehouse District, is a combination food hall — 12 local vendors — and lively entertainment center, with fun theme nights (trivia on Tuesdays, salsa dancing on Thursdays). 561-323-4103; grandviewpublic.com 1 This fall, the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts unveils phase one of an ongoing $50 million expansion project featuring a larger lobby for more dining space and restrooms. Coming in spring 2020: better traffic flow and a larger outdoor plaza for easier pedestrian access. 561-651-4273; kravis.org — D.N. S U M M E R 2019
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CITY WITCH At first sip, you get the smokiness of the mezcal, the sweetness of the maple syrup, and some chocolate notes from the cold-brew coffee. The bitterness of the Cynar at the end keeps you wanting more. — J ake Rose, bar manager, Hudson Hill, Denver
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1 ounce Del Maguey Vida mezcal 1 ounce Cynar 1/2 ounce maple syrup 1/2 ounce cold-brew coffee concentrate 1 ounce coconut cream 1 whole egg charred cinnamon stick, ground to a powder Angostura bitters
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You first get the top notes of the whiskey’s oak finish and a sweet anise quality from the chicory root, then the aromatic flavors of the chai spices, all cushioned in this pillow of sweetness from the condensed milk. —S cott Jenkins, beverage director, Hide Bar, Dallas
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2 ounces cold-brew coffee concentrate 1-1/2 ounces chicory-andcinnamon-infused Irish whiskey* 1 ounce chai tea 1/2 ounce condensed milk 2 dashes walnut bitters freshly grated nutmeg Quickly shake all ingredients except nutmeg with ice, then strain into a Collins glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish with nutmeg. *To infuse whiskey, add 1-1/2 ounces of dried chicory root and 4 cinnamon sticks (broken in half) to one 750 mL bottle of Irish whiskey for 45 minutes.
Shake first six ingredients with ice, then remove ice and shake again. Strain into a single Old-Fashioned glass and garnish with ground charred cinnamon and eight drops of Angostura bitters.
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It’s a combination that might not seem obvious, but coffee and pineapple work well together and pair beautifully with these rums’ rich molasses notes. —T yson Buhler, national beverage director, Death & Co., in Denver, New York, and opening in LA this summer
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1 ounce Plantation O.F.T.D. Rum 1/2 ounce Smith & Cross Traditional Jamaica Rum 1/2 ounce Cruzan Black Strap Rum 1-1/2 ounces pineapple juice 1/2 ounce cold-brew coffee concentrate 1/2 ounce demerara syrup 1/2 ounce lemon juice pineapple fronds freshly grated nutmeg Quickly shake first seven ingredients with a few cubes of ice and strain into a Ginza highball glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish with pineapple fronds and nutmeg.
A Beachy Place to Sip Iced Coffee Cocktails At Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa on Grand Cayman’s Seven Mile Beach, order a Coccoslide at the beachfront Mexican restaurant, Coccoloba. A twist on the classic Mudslide, the drink blends chocolate, coconut, and coffee. Or for brunch at Ave, opt for a Cafe España — think cold brew, Spanish brandy, and amaretto.
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Dream Come True Big-name designer unveils a spectacular course that’s atypical for the Los Cabos golf scene JOSH SENS
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hen laid-back Tour pro Fred Couples first set foot in Los Cabos, Mexico, in 2008, he felt an instant kinship with this equally laid-back destination. “The vibe, the climate, the welcoming culture,” Couples says. “There was nothing not to like about it.” The Hall-of-Famer began dreaming of building a Cabo golf course on a canyonrutted bluff beside the water. That took some time, but it’s now a dream come true. In November, Couples cut the ribbon on Twin Dolphin Golf Club, a dramatic layout with an austere beauty that marks a stark departure for Cabo-
area golf. Where many local courses feature lush landscaping that would look at home on a tropical isle, Twin Dolphin works in harmony with its high-desert surrounds. Its broad, buckled fairways give way at their fringes to craggy ridges and arroyos. Cacti and rock outcrops frame its greens and tees. That almost every hole offers views of Santa Maria Bay and the turquoise-colored Sea of Cortez adds to the distinctive sense of place. Twin Dolphin, which Couples crafted in collaboration with the architect Todd Eckenrode, takes its name from the famed hotel and celebrity hideout that once stood on the nearby shoreline. That hotel is long gone, but its luxury and
exclusivity have been taken up a notch by its replacement: Twin Dolphin Los Cabos, an upscale development that includes a private residential community as well as high-end Montage Resort & Residences Los Cabos. Guests of the resort enjoy limited tee times at the golf club, which is brawny enough, when played from the tips, to entertain a golfer of Couples’ talents, but friendly and forgiving from the forward tees. “This is a place where I can come with my buddies and we can all have a good time,” says Couples, who owns a home within Twin Dolphin. “That’s what I wanted — a course that’s fun for everyone.” twindolphinloscabos.com
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An island-green par 3 is one of many artful features at this high-end Greg Norman-designed layout. Guests of the Grand Solmar Rancho San Lucas Hotel & Resort will be able to play the private course, located in Rancho San Lucas, a coastal resort community set along miles of alabaster beach. ranchosanlucas.com
Already home to a yacht club and a Four Seasons resort, this luxe beachfront community will get another upscale amenity with this dramatic 18-hole design by famed designer Robert Trent Jones II. The course will be private, but accessible to guests of the Four Seasons. costapalmas.com
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hile we look out over the short par-3 ninth hole, head golf pro David Foley tells our group, “This is your picture shot right here.” Even on a gray day with blistering winds that demand a stocking cap and multiple layers of golf attire, this signature hole shines. Engulfed by fescue and undulating dunes, the large amphitheaterlike green is punctuated by the sight, and sound, of Atlantic whitecaps crashing onto Islay, a secluded Hebridean island off mainland Scotland’s west coast. Last September, the Machrie Hotel & Golf Links reopened after a multiyear renovation. Each of the hotel’s 47 rooms — including the split-level Ben Hogan Suite and four standalone luxury cottages — provides unobstructed views of Laggan Bay, the links, or the isle’s signature peat fields. Inside the restored Victorian structure, the aroma of smoke from wood-burning fireplaces trails me from one cozy lounge to the next, where guests can sip afternoon tea, Champagne, or one of Islay’s famously smoky whiskies, a spirit I liken to “a campfire in the mouth.”
Nongolfers unwind at the spa, catch a flick in the 30-seat movie theater, or hike 7 miles of windswept coastline. Willie Campbell designed the links course, which opened in 1891, with an excess of blind shots that has always made it a difficult play. But now, after a rerouting and modern refresh by DJ Russell, a former assistant captain on the European Ryder Cup team, it’s far more fun while still being a proper links test. Playing 6,800 yards from the tips, the distance might seem meager, but plenty of knee-deep fescue and heather await the errant swing. The real showstopper, however, is the sweeping landscape, home to grazing sheep, trickling burns, and vibrant yellow gorse blooming in every direction. Less-serious players can do their shot-making at a putting course or the six-hole, par-3 Wee Course. Once you tally up your scorecard, stop by the 18 Restaurant & Bar perched above the 18th green. Head chef Darren Velvick plates seasonal Scottish fare to the tune of fresh-caught Islay brown crab and oysters from nearby Loch Gruinart. Velvick himself often forages for wild garlic and morel mushrooms. For a nightcap, a single-malt whisky from Islay’s Kilchoman Distillery delivers the perfect peaty finish to a charming Scottish getaway. From $305. campbellgrayhotels.com/ machrie-islay-scotland/ Getting there: Daily flights are available from Glasgow to Islay as well as daily ferry service. For private hire, the Machrie offers its own aircraft.
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CLUBCORP GOLF PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SIX FINALISTS! LARRY ATLAS
MARY THOMAS
“Larry is a real ambassador of the game of golf. He’s unique in his commitment to welcoming everyone’s participation, regardless of play level. We are very thankful to have him and support all the deserving recognition.”
“Mary has made a tremendous impact on Bermuda Run golf. Mary cares so much for her members and employees and provides excellent programming and service for the Club. She always has a smile and she treats everyone with respect.”
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“Kevin is so personable and always there to say hello or see if you need anything. He is an excellent instructor and the type of pro any club would love to have on staff!”
“Scott is a true professional and makes every member feel special. He is always available to help with an issue, and does a great job running tournaments. Most of all, he is a genuinely nice person.”
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“Chris has showed the club members a new meaning and appreciation for The Manor! He is making the member experience amazing and is always trying to improve our club! I love his dedication to the club!”
“Dale works hard to know all of the members personally, and ensures our golfing experience is nothing short of the best. He is always asking how he can help, and has helped members partner with other golfers to play rounds.”
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Town Point Club, Norfolk, Va. Member since: 2015 Who she is: Managing editor and evening news anchor for WTKR, the CBS-affiliate TV station for the Hampton Roads area of southeast Virginia and northeast North Carolina. “I help shape our content and strive to do stories that are meaningful to our community.”
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Fulfilling profession: Though she won a regional Emmy Award in 1999 for a story about a 19-year-old convicted of a crime he didn’t commit, she says what she finds most rewarding are “those moments when it’s breaking news and there’s no script and you’re just going with it.” Daily potential: “Everyday there’s someone really interesting who it would be nice to get in front of the camera — they pop up like whack-a-moles. This could be someone in government, someone in the entertainment industry, or just someone extraordinary who happens to not have a marquee name.”
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Her trademark bold jewelry: “One viewer called and said, ‘I have a real problem with the size of your necklaces.’ So I responded, ‘What’s the point of wearing jewelry if you can’t see it from space?’ She got a big laugh out of that.” — LOUIS MARROQUIN
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We’re more of a delicate style than other méthode champenoises.
Gary Heck
Santa Rosa Golf & Country Club, Santa Rosa, Calif. Member since: 1974 Who he is: President and owner of Korbel California Champagne, the top-selling producer of méthode champenoise sparkling wines in the U.S. Méthode what? Champagnes using this traditional winemaking process dating back to the 15th century are fermented in the same bottle in which they are sold. Grape beginnings: When Heck was 7 years old, his father, Adolf, bought Korbel. Young Heck spent his youth pruning grapes and working in the cellars and vineyards. “Growing up, I loved Korbel. It’s all I ever knew.” On the grow: “When I took over the company in 1974, we did about 146,000 cases annually. Today we make more than 1.5 million. The whole industry has just exploded with the number of wineries there are now. Just in California, we have close to 5,000.”
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Open doors: Each year, about 100,000 guests visit Korbel’s winery in Guerneville, Calif. “Our tours are free and so are our tastings. When people come here, they’re a guest in my home.” — L.M.
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Pyramid Club, Philadelphia Member since: 2016 Who he is: Director and chief medical officer for Ryan Hospital, the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s teaching hospital in Philadelphia. He oversees medical services and daily operations for the hospital, which handles about 37,000 patient visits each year. Focused from the start: Born in the Philippines, he knew by age 6 he wanted to be a veterinarian. “I grew up with a menagerie of pets. Discovering that science has the ability to heal fascinated me — and especially to heal animals that I cared for.” On the front lines: A board-certified veterinary surgeon, Mison continues to do surgeries at the hospital. “By being able to do clinics and still perform surgeries, I have a better grasp of how the hospital is running. Working in the trenches as a clinician helps me as an administrator.” Caregiving: “Our mission at Ryan Hospital is to enrich the lives of the pets and the people who love them through collaboration, discovery, teaching, and clinical excellence.” — L.M.
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Instruction
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Experts’ tips for hitting go-to shots favored by the game’s big guns BY
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For expert tips and drills for making more 3-foot putts and hitting your ball out of a divot, as well as the tips shown here, go to privateclubsmag.com/ specialty-shots
UP AND OVER: Phil Mickelson hits his trademark flop shot.
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ro golfers draw from a deep and varied arsenal of shots, and their ability to perform those shots in pressure situations sets them apart from the bulk of us. How do they do that consistently? Technique, practice, and more practice. That’s why they’re always ready to execute the not-so-simple shot called for in a not-always-so-easy situation. Whether it’s a Mickelson-like flop shot, using a stinger off the tee, or making a pitch shot stop on a dime, you can save strokes and play like a pro by adding the go-to special shots on the next pages to your own bag of tricks.
When you’re missing a lot of greens, try …
When you want to pitch it close, try …
The Flop Shot
The shot: “Pitch shots that roll way past the hole create difficult putts. That’s why when the pros find themselves with a good lie five to 20 yards off the green, they’ll hit a pitch shot that bounces once or twice and then stops suddenly, usually leaving themselves a short putt. To do that, position the ball just back of center in your stance. That helps create a low launch angle since the club — use a lofted wedge — comes in steeper. To create backspin, maintain speed through the shot while holding the clubface square to the target. Ariya is strong and can maintain the speed necessary for this shot.”
The Quick Check
Tips from
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Dave Pelz The Texas-based instructor works with current PGA Tour pros, including five-time major champion Phil Mickelson, 2018 Masters champion Patrick Reed, and three-time PGA Tour winner Brendan Steele.
The shot: “The ideal lie for this shot is when the ball sits in a fairly tight lie about a quarter of an inch off the ground. To hit it, align your shoulders, hips, and feet left of the target and keep the clubface wide open so it’s almost facing skyward. Keep the ball just ahead of the middle of your stance. If you hit the ball with a descending blow, and the clubface is open enough, the ball will rise up quickly. You have to swing hard to make this happen though, because the open clubface doesn’t add much forward momentum to the ball. You want the club to meet the ball at the very bottom of the swing arc and have your arms fully extended at impact, as you do when hitting a driver.” Practice drill: “To develop this shot, first go to a wide-open driving range and practice it. When you can hit it successfully 10 times in a row, find a hedge (or an obstacle that won’t propel the ball back toward you), stand 10 feet from it, and work on hitting the ball over the hedge or obstacle. Move progressively closer as you continue working on executing the shot.”
Ariya Jutanugarn
Practice drill: “Create a ‘gate’ (i.e., string or PVC piping hanging 3 feet in the air between two poles placed 4 feet apart) on the fringe of a green. Stand close to the gate and launch pitch shots just below it and onto the green. Move progressively farther away from the gate to lengthen the shot. Work on keeping the clubface square to your target throughout the shot. Maintain constant grip pressure and finish with your weight on the front foot.”
Tips from Pia Nilsson The co-founder of Vision54, a program and golf school based at Talking Stick Golf Club in Scottsdale, Ariz., ranks 14th on Golf Digest’s “50 Best Teachers in America” list. She works with numerous LPGA players, including 2018 Rolex Player of the Year Ariya Jutanugarn.
IN ACTION: Tiger Woods hits his dependable stinger at this year’s Masters.
When you need more control of your shot trajectory, try …
The Stinger Tips from Jason Birnbaum One of Golf Digest’s “Best Young Teachers in America”, the director of instruction at Manhattan Woods Golf Club in West Nyack, N.Y., works with PGA Tour player Roberto Díaz and Web.com players Oscar Fraustro and Alex Rocha.
The shot: “Made famous by Tiger Woods, the stinger is useful on narrow courses because it’s easier to keep the ball in play, and also on windy days because of its lower flight path. Take a narrower stance than usual, feet just barely within shoulder-width. Keep 60 percent of your weight on the front foot, choke down slightly on the club, and forward press your hands about an inch ahead of the ball at address. Keep the ball position pretty neutral, which when using long clubs means just in front of center. Avoid placing the ball way back in your stance; doing that can change other parts of the swing, notably the impact point.” Practice drill: “This shot requires a shorter follow-through than usual. Using a driving iron, make your regular full backswing at normal speed, but try to stop the swing almost immediately after impact. Exaggerating such an abrupt end will create crisper contact and helps lower the ball flight. The club shouldn’t rise above your hips on the follow-through.” S U M M E R 2019
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The director of tennis at the Clubs of Kingwood near Houston on the backhand, a weakness for many club players BY
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The best backhands in the men’s game?
And in the women’s? Venus Williams for the two-hander, with her wider base, ability to generate power with open stance, and explosive torque rotation. Justine Henin, who’s retired, for the one-hander. I liked her efficiency of preparation and the extension and release of her swing.
Your best tip for amateurs hitting a backhand? Understanding proper spacing away from the ball and initiating movement instinctively. You have to initiate with a shoulder turn and a pivot of the outside foot. At the point of contact, you need full arm extension. If you’re crowded, you’ll have a bent elbow, which gets the wrist involved and can lead eventually to injury. For two-handers, it’s important to utilize the nondominant hand in generating racket-head speed and promoting extension of the
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arm. Players need to learn both topspin and underspin when developing their one- or two-handed backhand.
Some good on-court exercises for perfecting the backhand? Bounce catching with tennis balls so you’re working on movement and spacing instinctively. Also, shadow swinging. Place one cone in center court where you want to recover and one outside where you’ll be swinging. Lastly, figure eights. Turn your shoulders, move to the outside cone and swing, transferring your weight forward so you’re coming around the outside of the cone; recover in front of it with a crossover step and then take a couple of shuffles back to the other cone.
And off the court? Medicine ball training, with or without a partner — and focus on coiling and uncoiling, loading and unloading. Coiling is turning out and loading with the legs and uncoiling is throwing the ball using your hips and shoulders, with full arm extension. Keep your eyes and head forward as if you’re tracking the ball. You’re building strength with lower-body loading, and rotating the shoulders and hips gives you more power from your core when you release.
About the expert: Walton joined Kingwood as a tennis pro in 2012 and became tennis director a year ago. She brings plenty of experience to the club — she competed on the women’s professional tour for four years and coached women’s tennis teams at two Division I colleges, the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Va., and the University of Texas at Austin.
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Hitting a good backhand is about preparation, weight transfer, diversifying spins, and maneuvering ball placement. Roger Federer has one of the best one-handed backhands; it’s beautiful to watch because of the fluidity and accuracy. Novak Djokovic has one of the best two-handers, with his symmetry of alignment and cleanliness of technique.
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With the 2019 Open Championship returning to Northern Ireland for the first time in decades, we sent golf writer Tom Mackin to play the upgraded host course. You’ll want to tee it up here, too — and walk in the footsteps of the world’s best pros.
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hort of a generous post-round tip, there may be no sweeter sight for a Royal Portrush Golf Club caddie than his player striping a drive down the middle of the first fairway. That’s how my round starts on this sunny and windless day, putting a smile on the face of Mark McClelland, a Portrush native carrying my bag. It’s a good start on the Dunluce Course, one of the world’s finest links layouts, where the Open Championship returns this summer after a 68-year absence. In Northern Ireland 60 miles north of Belfast on the North Antrim Causeway Coast, Royal Portrush hosted the Open in 1951 — the first and only venue to host it outside of England and Scotland. With a
current rotation of nine courses in those two countries virtually set in stone for the championship, a return to Royal Portrush had long been doubtful. But its successful hosting of the 2012 Irish Open caught some eyes at the R&A, which manages the major. The spotlight that shined on Northern Ireland thanks to a combined six major wins by natives Darren Clarke, Graeme McDowell, and Rory McIlroy since 2010 also helped. Plus, a calming of the country’s volatile and often violent political landscape (known as the “Troubles”) further eased organizational concerns. As McClelland and I stand on the tee of the par-3 third hole overlooking the entire course, he acknowledges not having expected the major championship to return to his hometown. “With the Troubles and
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everything, I thought they would leave it a while longer,” he says. “I didn’t think it would be here in my lifetime. But the course itself is certainly good enough to host it.”
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Royal Portrush. Some 30 miles south of Belfast sits Ardglass Golf Club. Opened in 1896, the course has a striking collection of par 3s — highlighted by the second hole, which requires a tee shot over a wide, rocky gap and the Irish Sea far below — and claims the world’s oldest clubhouse, part of it a former castle from 1405. At Royal Portrush, I long for a speck of Joe Carr’s talents as my scorecard fills up with more bogeys than pars on the front side. Ever the savvy looper, McClelland distracts me with an array of stories, including one as we stand at the back of the fifth green overlooking a beach and the Atlantic Ocean. “One day out here we saw guys in costumes dancing around a campfire that way on the beach,” he says pointing eastward. “Then we looked the other way and there were 20 guys on horseback wearing fur jackets and holding spears. They charged the campfire guys and had a pitched Hole No. 15 of the Dunluce Course
battle.” Not one guy spilled blood, however, for this filming of a Game of Thrones episode.
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espite righting the ship with a few pars, and even a birdie on the par-5 12th, I’m not exactly doing what this year’s Open champion will need to do: Hit a low ball, manufacture shots, and be very creative. And I’m enjoying calm and sunny conditions, a rare combo in a place where weather can be as unpredictable as the bounces golf balls take on fairways. But it’s the final five holes where Royal Portrush gets especially tricky. Each requires, as Northern Ireland native Liam Neeson has said in numerous movies, a very particular set of skills. You need a precise approach to hold the elevated green on the 14th, while the dogleg-left, par-4 15th requires a supremely
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o argument there. The seaside setting, the rumpled fairways, and the tight turf all fit the bill. Still, the club made definitive changes in preparation for the Open, none larger than eliminating the relatively weak former 17th and 18th holes (which will instead host the championship’s tented village and hospitality area) and building two new holes (now the seventh and eighth) using land previously part of the adjoining Valley Course. That forced a renumbering of other holes, plus the club added numerous bunkers and back tees throughout. Finally, it built a well-hidden tunnel inside a large grassy mound behind the sixth green to expedite access to multiple holes for Open participants. One person who wouldn’t be surprised to see the Open return to Royal Portrush would be the late Joe Carr, Ireland’s most decorated amateur golfer. “My father won one of his three British Amateurs there in 1960,” says his son Marty, who runs Carr Golf, a Dublin-based international travel business that won a Golf Digest Editors’ Choice Award for Best Tour Operators last year. “He said if he could play a golf course for the rest of his life, it would probably be the Old Course at St. Andrews. But if he had to play a golf course in Ireland for the rest of his life, it would be Portrush.” Marty Carr has seen visiting golfers, especially Americans, increasingly gravitate to Northern Ireland on trips deftly organized by his company in recent years, thanks in no small part to the popularity of the spectacular Royal County Down Golf Club in Newcastle, 90 miles north of Dublin and ranked No. 1 in the world by Golf Digest last year. But the roster of worthwhile courses also includes Portstewart Golf Club, where an unforgettable front nine moves up, over, and through massive sand dunes, all a short drive from
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accurate tee shot. But you can’t avoid Calamity Corner — it’s the name of the famous par-3 16th hole. “You’ve got to stay left to avoid the steep drop-off down the right side,” advises McClellan on that tee. “Use the mounding just left of the green and your ball will roll onto it.” My swing, club, and ball don’t listen, so we watch my tee shot fade into a deep, dark recess of high grass 30 feet below, and right of the green. Purgatory, the par-4 17th, is less painful. After sinking a par putt there, I ask McClellan’s predictions for this year’s winning score. “If the wind picks up, you’ll see plenty of high 70s and 80s,” he says. “Great leveler, the wind. But otherwise, I would expect 12- to 14-under par as the winning score.” After pulling my drive left on the par-4 18th (formerly the 16th), I bounce a 9-iron approach off a mound right of the green, ending up 25 feet directly above the hole. The day’s four-ball match has come down to the last hole. Come July, a grandstand full of 5,000 spectators cheering on the champion golfer of the year and winner of the 148th Open Championship will border this 18th green. Today, only four caddies, three other golfers, and a few disinterested seagulls formed the crowd. But as my putt drops into the cup for the win, I gladly settle for the muttered groans of my opponents. Want to play Royal Portrush? Carr Golf offers tours with tee times there and on other Irish courses you’ll want to play. 855-617-5701; carrgolf.com
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owhere have the changes in the Irish golf scene been greater than at Adare Manor, where billionaire owner J.P. McManus gave designer Tom Fazio the nod to renovate the existing Robert Trent Jones Sr. layout, with a caveat to keep the layout recognizable to the original. While maintaining the previous routing and hole corridors of the parkland layout, Fazio changed virtually everything else during a three-year project that began in 2015 and earned Best Renovation of 2018 honors from Golf Magazine after reopening in April 2018. “The fact that we regraded the property, making 15- to 20-foot cuts in the ground and creating a whole different experience, makes this a brand-new golf course,” says Fazio. “What we’ve done in place of more bunkers is created challenge around the greens with elevation changes. More bunkers would mean less area to play golf on the ground.” Fazio sought the perspective of Irishman and three-time major winner Padraig Harrington, bringing him to tightly mowed chipping areas around greens with the most severe drop-offs (particularly on the ninth and 18th holes). “I asked him, ‘What club would you use for those shots?’ ” says Fazio. “He told me, ‘The hardest part about those shots is you’ve given me options. For good players, options create confusion, which adds to doubt in some fashion, which in turn leads to more challenge.’ A highS U M M E R 2019
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espite a proud history spanning more than a century, Lahinch has never hosted the Irish Open. That changes in July when the tournament arrives for the first time since the course debuted 127 years ago. British course architect Martin Hawtree, who completed a major renovation at the famed County Clare layout during the 2000s, returned over the past 18 months for further tweaking. He lowered the left-hand side of the second fairway by a few feet to open up a view of the green, reworking bunkers in that area as well. Similar work on the par-4 15th opened up a view beyond the left fairway bunker. A new back tee on the 13th — a drivable par 4 with a green bracketed by bunkers on the left and a deep grass pit on the right — plus new back tees on 17 and 18 push the routing just over 7,000 yards. “That’s kind of the magic number these days, and the new tees allow us to go farther back on those holes if we want to,” says club manager Paddy Keane. The green on the famous fifth hole — “the Dell,” a short par 3 created by Old Tom Morris, who used a tall mound to block the view of the putting surface — was re-turfed in late 2016 and is now in prime condition. What will the pros think of a blind par 3? “We’ll find out,” says Keane with a laugh. “But they played the Irish Open at Royal County Down in 2015 and obviously there are six or seven shots there to the green where you can’t see it. The pro who is 2 or 3 under on the Dell for the week will like it!” “The difficulties [of Lahinch] will depend on the strength of the wind,” says Hawtree. “Then the defense mechanisms of the surrounds and the contours on the greens will come into their own.”
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handicap player would certainly rather have those options than be in a bunker having to play a high, lofted shot out of the sand. That’s where the fun part of the course comes in — and it’s why there aren’t many bunkers.” There’s not much rough, either. “Mr. McManus is a big fan of always being able to hit the back of the ball,” says Andy McMahon, director of golf. “Even if you’re in the trees, he wants you to have a swing at it.” Overlooking numerous holes, most prominently the 15th and 18th greens, the luxurious Adare Manor received its own multimillion-dollar renovation (featuring a new 42-room wing) and now showcases a deft melding of contemporary touches with the rich history of a structure dating back to the 1830s. “When you look at the practice facility, the course, and the grounds, this is now an international golf destination that any big event could be played on in terms of quality and space between holes for spectators and grandstands,” says Fazio. “You could pick it as a tournament venue one week and go play it the next week because of all the infrastructure that has been created.” The renovation makes Adare Manor the early favorite to host the 2026 Cup — which would be a dream come true for McManus, an avid golfer and Limerick native who has gone on record about his hopes of bringing the biennial competition to the resort. As for Fazio, he has only one regret with the project. “I’m disappointed that it’s finished,” he says. “I love that place.”
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il Hanse, one of the world’s most sought-after course architects, is putting his stamp on this low-profile links in northwest Ireland. He, partner Jim Wagner, and their team began the renovation work last year. The course, purchased by area native Liam Mc Devitt and business partner Larry Foley in spring 2017, will feature 16 new greens, 18 new tee boxes, and five new par 3s. The work’s final phase begins in October with a planned May 2020 completion (the course will remain open during the project). Hanse calls Narin & Portnoo one of the most beautiful settings for golf that he and Wagner have ever seen. “With the course on a peninsula, the views all around it are stunning, with different bodies of water,
islands, and hills providing a great panorama,” he says. “We have also never worked on a true links site, so the opportunity to work on a site that is pure sand, pure golf, and stunningly beautiful was an opportunity that Jim Wagner and I were excited to take on.” Mc Devitt, who grew up playing the course, acknowledges the good fortune in attracting the acclaimed design team to the project. “Everything that Gil and Jim have put down on paper has been implemented,” he says. “The feedback we are getting from guys who have played the course for the last 30 to 40 years is they can’t believe the changes, the time frame they are being finished within, and the quality of the work. It’s like they have a brand new golf course.”
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ortmarnock, celebrating its 125th anniversary this year, enhanced its layout in preparation for hosting the 2019 British Amateur in June. To counter longer hitters, architect Martin Ebert extended nine of the championship tees and added six new strategic bunkers on six holes. He also incorporated a mounding program to enhance some flatter areas of the course; specifically on the left side of the second hole and between the ninth and 10th holes. Doing so prevents players from taking shortcuts off the tee and forces them to play those holes the way they were meant to be played. A revamped practice ground features a double-sided range, as well as new chipping and putting greens. Portmarnock previously hosted the British Amateur in 1949, the only other time the event has been held outside of Great Britain. Although the club has 27 holes, the championship routing consists of the Red and Blue Nines. Long considered a challenging but fair test, it has earned praise for its high quality from the world’s best golfers, including major champions Padraig Harrington, Rory Hole No. 12 on Portmarnock’s McIlroy, Phil Mickelson, and Tiger Championship course Woods, among many others. S U M M E R 2019
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xtensive course renovations, begun in 2014 and now complete, include a new green at the third hole and a new par-3 14th hole. The project had various purposes, according to Martin Hawtree, who oversaw the changes: “to get rid of the quirks and mannerisms of the original [a 2002 Greg Norman design]; introduce some design features already essayed at Trump Aberdeen in Scotland, such as grass pathways; and repair the very considerable damage encountered during the 2014 storms, including adding some new holes and relocating some.” The renovation wrapped up its final chapter in early May on the par-4 sixth hole with the relocation of the green farther away from a cliff edge to minimize erosion and saltwater-related damage incurred in recent years. Off the course, plans call for an estimated $45 million expansion, including ballrooms, a new restaurant, new leisure facilities, and new homes. But the memorable views from many holes remain unchanged — most notably from the ninth, 14th, and 18th holes, all set adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean and crescentshaped Doughmore Bay (where you’ll often see surfers catching some waves).
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Let the Sunshine In Doff your lids this summer and take to the streets — and bring the family along. Some of the season’s best new convertibles were made for you enthusiasts who want a little excitement but aren’t after pure sports cars. You’ll get performance, sure, but without the hard edge that makes your passengers wince over every crinkle in the asphalt. These three cars’ tops feature the finest new technology, meaning they’re far quieter and faster to open and close than those ragtops of yore. Read on for how each car stands apart on today’s crowded roadways. BY
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BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT CONVERTIBLE
Another Level of Quiet
Ordinarily you choose a convertible because you want to drive with the lid down. But Bentley has all-purpose comfort in mind, so its engineers crafted a brilliant fabric top — one that’s so quiet when closed, the interior noise level actually matches that of the prior-generation metal-roofed car. The yacht of cars: Yes, other cars offer wood trim, but if you want wood in your Bentley, we recommend choosing from a pairing option that combines two complementary veneers offset with chrome striping, similar to what you might find on the deck of a yacht. Options include walnut, eucalyptus, and Hawaiian koa wood. You can further customize the look with a dyed leather headliner for the inside of the convertible top. Heavy metal: Don’t dig wood? Trim your cabin in what’s called Côtes de Genève, an aluminum finish ordinarily reserved for watch faces. Craftsmen buff away the scantest amount of metal, creating a waved surface that has an uncanny heft when you touch the panels. For the creases on the car’s exterior, technicians use a process called superforming, in which they heat materials to nearly 1,000 degrees so they can bend with exceeding precision.
Super cruiser: Thrilling. That’s a word frequently associated with a Lamborghini or Ferrari, but we found this 626-horsepower, 12-cylinder Bentley thrilling, too, precisely because the carmaker didn’t try to make a direct rival to those fire-breathers, which demand a breakneck pace to feel alive. This Bentley thrills at all speeds — whether we were loafing along with the lid dropped catching rays in the seaside towns of southern Spain, where we tested ours, or plying high-velocity corners carved into the Andalusian hills. True, at full-bore, the air-suspended ride yields excellent handling, but back off and soak in the view and you learn that this car’s really all about a Bentley-esque, above-the-fray manner that left us grinning even after eight hours at the wheel. More info: From $236,100; bentleymotors.com
BMW Z4 M40I
Same Name, Different Car
Making room: Are you a taller driver who feels hemmed in by most two-seat convertibles? The driver’s seat supplies an extra-long rake for longer legs, and added width increases
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Carmakers, like winemakers, don’t throw away good names. If you make a great Barolo in Italy, you don’t trash the name and start over with each new vintage. So though the BMW Z4 label sticks around, as it has since 2002, engineers started fresh to make the new-for-2019 Z4 quicker, with a muscular in-line six-cylinder engine producing 382 horsepower, and added leg and shoulder room, too.
Suspension + engine magic: The new Z4 features the around-town playfulness of a Mazda Miata, yet can be pushed toward a very spunky edge thanks to its wider track offering more lateral grip and electronically controlled dampers so you can stiffen handling at will. It vaults to 60 mph in just 3.9 seconds, and its paddle-shift, eight-speed gearbox will erase any desire you may have for a traditional manual.
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elbow room. Plus, the 9.9-cubic-foot trunk gulps golf bags or a three-day weekend’s worth of luggage. Smart tech: Pair your phone to the car’s digital systems and the Z4 learns your driver preferences. For example, the car’s Intelligent Personal Assistant learns your most frequent destinations and suggests rerouting along the way in case an accident blocks your usual commute.
Likewise, it knows your seat-heating preferences and your musical tastes, too, and can join teleconferences at your request and read out your emails. Plus, it auto-updates over home Wi-Fi, so new features, such as an update to mapping software or even a new app, won’t require a dealer visit. Awesome options: We like the headsup display that superimposes speed and
navigation instructions on the windscreen, so you don’t even have to look at the gauge cluster. Also, get the wind baffle that nests behind the front seats, because it significantly cuts ambient noise during top-down driving. With the Comfort Access option, you can drop or raise the car’s cloth top while the Z4’s parked in your driveway just by using the key fob. More info: From $63,700; bmwusa.com
MERCEDES-AMG E53 CABRIOLET
New Engine With Lots of Tricks
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The E53 uses an in-line six-cylinder engine mated to an electric motor as well as an electric auxiliary compressor and turbocharger. The electric power plant drives all four wheels as you leave a stoplight and spins the electric auxiliary compressor, forcing more air through the engine. All that technology combines to make the E53 exceedingly quick, with a 0-to-60-mph time of 4.4 seconds. Even better, its torquey engine (384 pound-foot) pins you to your seat from a start and remains ultraresponsive, so you always have instant passing power. Still, you get good fuel economy at 20 city/26 highway, in part because when the car’s Eco Start/Stop is activated, that electric motor doesn’t burn gas in stop-and-go traffic.
Good genes: This E-Class’ multilayered lid was co-engineered with its more expensive sibling, the $134,000 S-Class Cabriolet, making both cars ultraquiet, even with the tops down. You can unfurl the convertible at up to 30 mph — handy in case the sun pops through the clouds while you’re cruising. Add and delete: These days, lots of buyers prefer fewer logos and less chrome. Mercedes took note, so now — for no charge — you can order your E53 minus the Turbo 4Matic+ badge on the front fenders and without the AMG E53 logo on the trunk deck lid. But don’t stop there. Get the Night Package, which converts chroming at the front air intake and below the rear bumper into deep gloss black, and blackens the chrome tailpipes, too. This transforms the E53 into a sportierlooking machine, especially if you opt for one of eight different silver, white, or black paint hues. Always versatile: The E53 benefits from both an air-sprung system and driver-adjustable dampers. We found ourselves supremely entertained while ripping along two-laners in backcountry Georgia. The song of the AMG-tuned exhaust reached a howl near redline, and this Benz’s quick-shifting, nine-speed gearbox with paddle controls gave us a measure of control ordinarily preserved for true manuals. Add in the utility of a trunk-pass-through for longer luggage and all-weather traction, and you have a super fun, 365-day dream of a drop-top. More info: From $80,350; mbusa.com
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NEW IN FAMILY CRUISING Indulge in hot-stone massages and Bordeaux wine tastings while the kids shout gleefully from roller coasters and water parks. Later, they gobble burgers while you savor duck breast. Small wonder family cruising is trending huge, both at sea and on rivers. Here, new ships (plus one makeover) and new routes that artfully promote both meaningful family togetherness and joyful age-appropriate activities apart. BY
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ONBOARD FOR FUN: Clockwise from top left, sail on the MSC Bellissima, set the kids loose on Carnival Panorama’s SkyCourse, see Ovation of the Seas’ panda art, and hang with Captain Marvel on the Disney Magic.
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Carnival Panorama Carnival’s first new ship to home port in California in 20 years, this 4,008-passenger vessel enchants with a spine-tingling bike-ride-in-the-sky attraction; jump on a pedal-powered recumbentlike bike and cycle around an 800-foot suspended track with 360-degree ocean views. On SkyCourse, swing over rope bridges, steps, and beams suspended nearly 150 feet in the air. Or bounce around at the first Sky Zone trampoline park at sea. Book a family stateroom or suite and receive complimentary amenities such as one night of baby-sitting services, specialty dining for children, and family-lounge access. More to like: The adult-only Serenity retreat beckons with chaise longues for two and a sweeping sea view, plus a bar and extensive salad bar. Sails: The first seven-day Mexican Riviera cruise sails roundtrip Long Beach, Calif., departing Dec. 14, with multiple voyages year-round. More info: 800-227-6482; carnival.com
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More to like: The 7,534-square-foot children’s play area showcases a new School of Magic program and a weekly magic talent show. Also, the Grand Canyon-themed aquapark touts three awesome waterslides. Sails: Seven-day cruises round-trip from the Genoa, Italy, home port launched in March, with multiple voyages through November. Repositions to the United Arab Emirates and India at the end of November, before traveling to China next spring. More info: 877-665-4655; msccruisesusa.com Formula 1 simulator
Yacht Club Deluxe Suite
Doremi Lab
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Who needs Alexa? Zoe, the first virtual cruise assistant at sea, delivers ship info in seven languages on this 5,686-guest vessel. She stays calm even if kids bombard her with questions. Aboard this floating resort, count on six Broadway-style productions; two new Cirque du Soleil at Sea shows; an XD (extreme digital) cinema; a shopping gallery, a two-story promenade hawking some 200 brands with a 262-foot LED sky screen overhead; and a spa offering 77 tempting treatments. A Michelin twostar award-winning Spanish chef masterminded Hola! Tapas Bar — impressively designed with communal wood tables and stools, and hanging copper pots overhead — only for Bellissima.
New Routes
Abercrombie & Kent MSC Grandiosa Expect nonstop action onboard MSC Cruises’ new 6,334-passenger flagship. Families revel in Formula 1 virtual reality racing, full-size bowling lanes, a sports-plex, two new Cirque du Soleil at Sea shows, and a water park with three twisting slides. More to like: Teen-minders wisely separate younger teens from older ones, fine-tuning activities. Any wannabe rock stars in the family? In an MSC first, kids can record songs and star in music videos in a new studio. Sails: The first eight-day cruise sails round-trip Genoa, Italy, departing Nov. 23, with multiple voyages through 2020. More info: 877-665-4655; msccruisesusa.com
Ship Makeover
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Navigator of the Seas Royal Caribbean’s $115 million reimagination of this 3,386-passenger ship introduces the Blaster, a hair-raising aqua-coaster starring the longest waterslide at sea. Jump aboard a raft to rush through more than 800 feet of inclines, drops, and straightaways; the raft briefly extends over the ship’s side, feeling like forever to grown-ups and a mere second to kids. The bravest attempt the Rip Tide waterslide, plunging headfirst down on a mat through a translucent tube. Later, glam up at To Dry For, the first standalone blow-dry bar at sea, serving wine and bubbly. More to like: Park wee ones, from 6 months old to age 3, in a nursery staffed by professional caregivers. Older kids can partake in glow-inthe-dark laser tag. Teens hang at a dedicated lounge with a new secret entrance and backyard hangout. Come together for a heart-pounding escape-room challenge, as the clock ticks maddeningly. Sails: In May, began cruising three- and four-night jaunts to the Bahamas, visiting CocoCay, the line’s private island on which it unveiled a $250 million transformation project, also in May. More info: 866-5627625; royalcaribbean.com
Explore culturally rich Quito, Ecuador, then board the chartered 48-passenger La Pinta, sailing the bucket-list-topper Galapagos Islands. For mega-thrills, snap closeups of blue-footed boobies and frolicking sea lions. Glass-bottom boat rides, hiking, sea kayaking, and snorkeling enchant, too. Feel safe and pampered with three Galapagoscertified naturalist guides and an A&K resident tour director onboard. More to like: Consider the Cordon Bleutrained chef equally adept at creating polished Ecuadorian cuisine and kid-friendly fare. Appealing amenities include a fitness center and hot tub. Sails: The eight-day journey sails round-trip Quito, Ecuador, departing June 18, July 2 and 16, and Dec. 17. More info: 800-554-7094; abercrombiekent.com
Disney Magic After a five-year hiatus, Disney Magic returns to the Greek isles next summer. Take group selfies on iconic islands such as Mykonos and Santorini. Go Instagram-wild at mustsee sites such as the Acropolis. More to like: Children, split into four groups between ages 6 months and 17, enjoy age-appropriate care and activities. Count on Broadway-style shows, deck parties, and meet-and-greets with Disney characters. Dine at adults-only restaurants, such as Northern Italian Palo, secure that young ones enjoy attention, too. Butternut agnolotti, anyone? Sails: Cruises 10 days, round-trip Rome, departing June 13 and 22, 2020. Cruises 13 days from Rome to Barcelona, departing July 1, 2020. More info: 888-325-2500; disneycruise.com FO L LOW U S @P R I VAT EC LU B S M AG
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MSC Armonia MSC Cruises launched its first Caribbean cruises from Miami with a Havana overnight last December on this 2,679-passenger ship. Among family-friendly excursions, take a real joy ride in a vintage 1950s American car. Adults can sip local rum, hand-roll cigars, and dance the night away at the famed Tropicana Club. Onboard, munch on tasty Cuban sandwiches new to the pub’s menu, drink up at a new Havana-inspired mojito bar, and sink your teeth into juicy steaks at the new Surf & Turf specialty restaurant. More to like: Evening performances feature a new family-friendly lineup; check out Abyss, depicting a mermaid’s undersea adventures. On Saturday nights in Havana, local Cuban magicians perform onboard. Sails: Cruises eight days roundtrip Miami year-round. More info: 877-665-4655; msccruisesusa.com
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Electric car racetrack
Norwegian Joy After a $50 million renovation, the 3,802-passenger vessel relocates from China for Alaskan and primarily West Coast-based sails. Book a concierge suite for personalized pampering and priority embarkation and debarkation. Some minisuites connect to other minisuites or balcony staterooms and offer a queen or two beds, sofa bed, and additional bedding for one. More to like: Race electric cars on a two-level track, and continue the adrenaline rush in a virtual-reality complex and outdoor laser tag arena. Two aquaparks, one for little ones only, delight families. Sails: Multiple seven-day Alaskan cruises round-trip Seattle began in May and continue until October. Joy then begins Mexican Riviera and Panama Canal cruises before heading back to Alaska in mid-April 2020. More info: 888-625-2784; ncl.com Concierge Family Suite
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This 4,180-passenger Royal Caribbean ship debuts Alaskan cruises this summer. Kids can climb a rock wall, skydive in a simulator, swing away at trapeze school, and race bumper cars. The kids water park, featuring interactive geysers, water cannons, and climbable sculptures, also entertains for hours. Parents unwind in the adults-only pool before amping up in the glitzy casino. More to like: Let the bionic bartender shake your cocktails, then dine in Wonderland on multiple courses of edgy molecular creations, such as liquid lobster with bone marrow and caviar. Sails: Multiple seven-night round-trip Seattle departures until mid-September. More info: 866-562-7625; royalcaribbean.com
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RIVER CRUISING Tauck
New Routes Monet’s Garden
Adventures by Disney
New Boat
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AmaMagna A rare double-wide, AmaWaterways’ new 196-guest riverboat tempts with spacious family suites — many a generous 355 to 710 square feet. All accommodations feature full outside balconies, adding extra living space. Take a class such as circuit training in the expansive fitness studio, or do family laps on the walking track. Sundowner 14-passenger boat rides launch from a new-for-Ama watersports platform, ideal for families. More to like: Choose between four fine-dining restaurants; in each venue, children can devour faves such as burgers, pasta, or pizza while you go gourmet. For weekly family ice-cream parties, a local purveyor comes onboard, bringing four flavors, 10 toppings, and whipped cream galore. Sails: Danube cruises sail eight days between Budapest and Vilshofen, Germany, year-round. More info: 800-626-0126; amawaterways.com
What a masterful balance between family and individual activities on this Seine River sail aboard AmaWaterways’ AmaLyra. Winning adult activities include wine and cheese tastings and a macaron cooking class. During a Monet’s Garden excursion in Giverny, France, kids find their inner painter when handed an easel and a brush. More to like: Family bonding time comes via biking, canoeing, hiking, and contemplating World War II history on Normandy beaches. Sails: The cruise sails 10 days round-trip Paris, departing June 20, Aug. 6, and Oct. 1 and 8. More info: 800-543-0865; adventuresbydisney.com
Tauck’s new sails on twin 130-passenger ships — Joy and Savor — spotlight holiday festivities in Austria, Germany, and Hungary. Karaoke, Viennese dinner with waltz lessons in a private palace, medieval games in Bratislava, and a visit to one of the world’s oldest amusement parks in Vienna top the cruises’ allures. More to like: Family-friendly accommodations include 300-square-foot suites with pullout couches for children and split-level loft cabins. Sails: Savor sails eight days between Budapest and Regensburg, Germany, departing Dec. 22; Joy sails eight days between Regensburg and Budapest, departing Dec. 23. More info: 800-788-7885; tauck.com
Uniworld Consider castles and cathedrals the calling cards for this new family-friendly Rhine cruise on the 130-passenger River Empress. Dedicated hosts mind the kids, with onboard activities and excursions custom-tailored to three age groups — children, tweens, and teens. More to like: In mixology classes, teens learn to make virgin cocktails as if they were bartenders. Junior foodies prepare both savory dishes and sweets in cooking classes. Sails: Cruise eight days between Basel and Amsterdam, departing June 28 and July 5 and 12. More info: 800-257-2407; uniworld.com
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Using your free hand, dip the tip of your index finger into a small bowl of cold water and wet the edge of the dumpling wrapper all the way around. Fold the wrapper in half and crimp the edge of one side while pinching both edges together to seal the dumpling shut. Repeat with all the filling to make your dumplings. Place a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pour in 1 tablespoon of olive oil and heat up the skillet. Once hot, turn down the heat to medium-low and arrange 10 to 15 dumplings in the skillet. Cook until the undersides are golden, about 4 to 5 minutes. Then add enough water to come 1/3 of the way up the dumplings. Cover the skillet with a lid, turn the heat down to low, and steam dumplings for 5 or 6 minutes, until the water is completely absorbed. Remove dumplings from the skillet and repeat with other dumplings until all are cooked. Serve hot with warm Garlic Butter Sauce and garnish with microgreens. Yield: 25-30 dumplings
GARLIC BUTTER SAUCE 8 tablespoons salted butter 6 tablespoons olive oil 6 garlic cloves, minced 1 pinch ground black pepper 1 pinch crushed red pepper 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives 2 teaspoons lemon zest Melt the butter in a small skillet or pot over mediumlow heat. Once melted, stir in the olive oil and garlic and let cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and season with the black and red peppers, salt, herbs, and lemon zest.
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“To make these pockets quick, purchase a Sur La Table Dumpling Press. For less than $10, you can make 30 dumplings in less than 10 minutes. ” —E xecutive chef Stephanie Schifrin Salas Dayton Club, Dayton, Ohio
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“Always use the freshest, highest grade tuna available. It should be deep red to pink, shiny, and smell faintly of the sea.” — Executive chef Lewis Butler Center Club Orange County, Costa Mesa, Calif.
Ahi Tuna Poke Raw Bowl Executive chef Lewis Butler of the Center Club Orange County in Costa Mesa, Calif., serves this power bowl of nutritious, cooling, and delicious poke, a customizable Hawaiian-born street food that has taken off nationwide. Poke is pronounced poh-key and means “to cut.” 3 pounds fresh ahi tuna, center cut 1 cup Tuna Marinade (recipe follows) 3 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted salt and freshly ground pepper 3 cups sushi rice, steamed 2 carrots, grated or julienned 3 watermelon radishes, thinly sliced 2 large avocados, diced 3 green onions, chopped 1 cup cashews, chopped and toasted
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Dice the chilled tuna into 1-inch cubes and place in a medium bowl. Add enough Tuna Marinade to coat all the tuna pieces thoroughly. Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the tuna and season to taste with the salt and pepper. Add freshly steamed rice (about 1/2 cup per person) on the bottom of each bowl. Scoop the tuna to one side
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of the bowl, covering about half of the bowl. Then add the grated carrots to one side and the watermelon radishes to the other side. Place the diced avocado in the middle and sprinkle with green onions. Drizzle Tuna Marinade around each bowl and sprinkle the cashews on top. Serve immediately. Yield: 6 servings
TUNA MARINADE 1 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup sweet soy 1/4 cup sesame oil 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced 4 green onions, chopped In a medium bowl, stir together all ingredients. Store leftover marinade in a jar and refrigerate. Shake well before using.
Indian-Spiced Chicken-Mango Kabobs With Pineapple Curry Sauce Executive chef Kevin Schwab of Timarron Country Club in Southlake, Texas, marries fruity flavors with just the right amount of heat in these juicy kabobs served with an exotic curry sauce. To amp up the chicken marinade, he makes his own Indian spice blend. 2 pounds boneless chicken breast, cut into 2-inch pieces 1 cup plain yogurt 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice 3 tablespoons Indian Spice (recipe follows) 1 teaspoon red or yellow curry paste 6 wooden skewers (10 inches long) 2 mangoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch cubes 2 tablespoons coconut oil Pineapple Curry Sauce (recipe follows) Place the chicken pieces in a baking dish. In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, Indian Spice, and curry paste, and mix well. Coat the chicken
pieces evenly with this mixture. Cover the dish and refrigerate for 4 hours. Remove the dish from the refrigerator and let it sit for 30 minutes or until room temperature. Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes. Alternately thread the chicken and mango pieces onto skewers. Discard the marinade. Heat a grill or a large grill pan to medium-high heat and add the coconut oil. Once oil starts smoking slightly, add the kabobs and cook evenly for 4 or 5 minutes per side. Once the internal temperature of the chicken is 165 degrees, remove the kabobs and place onto a serving dish. Serve with Pineapple Curry Sauce. Yield: 6 servings
INDIAN SPICE 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1/2 teaspoon white pepper 1/2 teaspoon tandoori spice 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano In a small bowl, mix all ingredients. Store in an airtight container. PINEAPPLE CURRY SAUCE 2 teaspoons Thai red curry paste 1/2 fresh pineapple, peeled and diced 1 pinch ground ginger 1 teaspoon white sugar Place all ingredients in a medium saucepan and cook on medium heat until boiling and slightly thickened. Remove from heat. Cool slightly and blend the mixture in a food processor.
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“Don’t overcrowd ingredients on your skewer so that everything cooks evenly, and place heavier ingredients on the ends of skewers so nothing falls off.” —E xecutive chef Kevin Schwab Timarron Country Club, Southlake, Texas.
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The Clubs of Kingwood Kingwood, Texas
Gathering Places
This season’s club makeovers bring a variety of refreshed spaces where you can beat the heat with family and friends — from updated dining spots and patios to an expanded fitness center BY
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In the new Kingwood Clubhouse, part of the final phase of the club’s 18-month renovation, pull up a contemporary chair in the upscale dining area and try out the innovative new menus, featuring hand-crafted cocktails and signature club favorites, such as crusted ahi tuna. Ladies, duck away into the stylish new women’s locker room (below), complete with TVs, social tables, and lounge area.
Knollwood Country Club Granger, Ind.
Work off those summerbarbecue pounds on the fitness center’s 600 square feet of expanded floor space, loaded with 31 groupexercise spin bikes, plus treadmills, cross trainers, and strength-training equipment.
Mission Hills pickleball
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Pickleball Fever
Paddle sport’s popularity on the rise
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ROBERT HILLS/DREAMSTIME (PADDLE)
Austin, Texas
Break bread at Flintrock Falls Grille (above), transformed with modern furnishings, flat-screen TVs, and additional outdoor and indoor seating ideal for dinners in the Texas Hill Country. Formerly an open-air pavilion, the newly enclosed ballroom (left) provides 3,400 square feet for receptions, banquets, or corporate events.
At ClubCorp clubs across the country, members are embracing a new pastime: pickleball. For this fast-growing sport with the funny name, players use oversize paddles and plastic wifflelike balls in singles and doubles matches combining elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. About 3.1 million people play pickleball in the U.S., according to a report from the Sports & Fitness Industry Association, and a 2018 ClubCorp amenity survey lists 37 clubs as having indoor or outdoor pickleball courts. Why so popular? “It’s an easy game to learn, it’s very social, and playing it connects you with people you wouldn’t normally connect with at your club,” says Patrick Guion, director of tennis at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, Calif., which has 175 active pickleball-playing members and a dedicated pro and plans to expand from four permanent pickleball courts to eight this year. Here’s how a few other clubs are beefing up their pickleball agendas and facilities: 1 With more than 200 active pickleball players, Anthem Golf & Country Club near Phoenix just added a pickleball pro and plans to convert its stadium tennis court into four permanent pickleball courts in June. It offers a full lesson program and 10 open plays each week. Though participants have skewed older in the past, director of racquet sports Chris Brewer says he’s seeing an influx of players in the 35-to-45-year-old range. 1 At Chantilly National Golf & Country Club in Centreville, Va., about 30 members take part in pickleball activities, which include open play on Friday nights and Sunday afternoons, informal instruction clinics, and social events. 1 The Clubs of Kingwood near Houston offer weekly open-play days on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, and this summer has monthly tennis and pickleball mixers planned to introduce more members to the sport. — LOUIS MARROQUIN S U M M E R 2019
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By Taylor Presley and Louis Marroquin
Pro Tournaments
Summer Breaks
ClubCorp at the Masters
Juniors make an impact, members relish Southern hospitality
Save on your vacation with these offers
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Jet off to Paris for a summer deal at the Saint James Paris, which includes a guaranteed upgrade at check-in and a complimentary daily breakfast buffet. Visit the Eiffel Tower, located less than 2 miles away, or take a stroll up and down the Seine River. Available for stays of two nights or more from July 21 to Sept. 2.
Just Added: Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic Country Club of Farmington, Farmington, Conn. Crystal Lake Country Club, Crystal Lake, Ill. Edison Club, Rexford, N.Y. Macatawa Golf Club, Holland, Mich. TPC Cartagena at Karibana, Bolivar, Colombia
From left, junior members Sahish Reddy, Patmon Malcom, Sara Im, Julia Misemer, Ryan Ko, Ryder Cowan, Jay Leng Jr., and Sophia Giga
At April’s Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals, played the Sunday before the Masters in Augusta, Ga., eight junior members from ClubCorp clubs were among the event’s 80 competitors. In the Boys 10-11 division, Sahish Reddy from Laurel Springs Golf Club in Suwanee, Ga., finished first, with Patmon Malcom from Atlanta National Golf Club in Milton, Ga., a close second. Sara Im, also from Laurel Springs, tied for fourth in the Girls 14-15 division with Julia Misemer from Nicklaus Golf Club at LionsGate in Overland Park, Kan. Also in that division, Ryan Ko from TPC Craig Ranch in Jin Young Ko
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Tiger Woods’ victorious comeback on seven TVs, and also savored foods from the venue’s cookto-order open kitchen. Audi shuttled guests to and from the course each day in various models, and Glenlivet provided premium cocktails and tastings at dinner. ClubCorp’s Masters tent
Throughout Masters week, ClubCorp’s hospitality area — set up at the Perrin Guest House Inn, an old cotton plantation about a mile from where the pros were competing — entertained about 800 members and guests. Visitors watched
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Escape to lively Austin, Texas, and receive 20 percent off the best available rate at Omni Austin Hotel Downtown. You’ll get downtown views, wellappointed accommodations, and proximity to 6th Street entertainment and the Texas Capitol. Paddleboard across Lady Bird Lake or go antiquing on South Congress Avenue. Valid through Aug. 31.
McKinney, Texas, placed sixth. In the Boys 12-13 division, Ryder Cowan from Oak Tree Country Club in Edmond, Okla., placed second and Jay Leng Jr. from Morgan Run Club & Resort in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., was fifth. Sophia Giga from Stonebriar Country Club in Frisco, Texas, took fifth in the Girls 7-9 group.
In April, Jin Young Ko cinched her first LPGA major win and fourth overall LPGA victory, coasting ahead of the competition the entire tournament. Finishing 10 under par at 278, Ko dedicated her win to her late grandfather.
Scott McCarron
Insperity Invitational The Woodlands Country Club, the Woodlands, Texas
Scott McCarron earned his 10th PGA Tour Champions career victory by two strokes with a 17-under 199, matching Fred Couples’ 2010 score for the event’s best finish since it moved to the Woodlands in 2008.
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At Morgan Run Club & Resort in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., members with O.N.E. or Signature Gold Unlimited benefits receive special weekday and weekend rates through Sept. 30. While in the area, take advantage of complimentary golf at Morgan Run, Bernardo Heights Country Club, and Shadowridge Golf Club, and complimentary dining at University Club Atop Symphony Towers. From $149.
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Just for You Bob (left) and Mike (above) Bryan hit the court.
Superstar Combo
Professional doubles icons Bob and Mike Bryan faced 2017 French Open doubles champion Ryan Harrison and Olympic silver medalist and 2019 Davis Cup captain Mardy Fish at the San Antonio Pro Tennis Classic, played at Fair Oaks Ranch Golf & Country Club near San Antonio in April. The event sold all 400 tickets in just six minutes and featured both a silent and live auction of items such as two guest badges to the first week of August’s U.S. Open tennis tournament. Proceeds from the auctions benefited the Bryan Brothers Foundation, the Warrior and Family Support Center, and Bush Tennis Center’s Ace Outreach Program.
Member Event ClubCorp Couples Tournament
Presented by Oceania Cruises Fifty-six couples flocked to Bowling Green, Fla., in April for the 27th annual ClubCorp Couples Tournament at Streamsong Resort, where they played three official rounds of golf: scramble, modified alternate shot, and best ball. In the Open Division, Anna and Chris McCoy from Tampa Palms Golf & Country Club in Tampa, Fla., and Stacy and Marty Rauchwerger from Stonebridge Ranch Country Club in McKinney, Texas, won the overall low gross and overall low net categories at 215 and 193, respectively. In the Senior Division, Lowelle Childers, who, at the 15th, hit her first hole-in-one, and Jerry Gatti, both from Las Colinas Country Club in Irving, Texas, and the Clubs of Prestonwood in Dallas, won overall low gross at 224, and Jane Kienle and
Open Division winners: from left, Chris and Anna McCoy (overall low gross) and Marty and Stacy Rauchwerger (overall low net)
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Senior Division winners: from left, Jerry Gatti and Lowelle Childers (overall low gross ) and Jane Kienle and Dean Bramlet (overall low net)
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Dean Bramlet from Aspen Glen Club in Carbondale, Colo., won overall low net at 192. Also sinking a hole-in-one: Lesa Sump from Seville Golf & Country Club in Gilbert, Ariz., on hole No. 5.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE CLUBCORP TOURNAMENTS 1 June 6-9 ClubCorp Two-Person Best Ball at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio
1 July 27-29 ClubCorp Parent Child Better Ball at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio
1 Sept. 4-8 Ross Division Sept. 8-12 Fazio Division ClubCorp Champions Classic at Pinehurst in Pinehurst, N.C. Peninsula New York rooftop S U M M E R 2019
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Where to play. Where to dine. Where to meet. Hackberry Creek Country Club, Irving, Texas
Phoenix My Arizona Community, 800-433-5079 myarizonacommunity.com
Antelope Point Marina In Lake Powell. Part of Forever Resorts.
Anthem Golf & Country Club, 623-742-6200 anthemclubaz.com In Anthem, about 40 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. 36 holes of Greg Nashdesigned golf, two resort-style pools, and two fitness centers. Signature Gold Golf.
The Capital Grille In Phoenix and Scottsdale.
Gainey Ranch Golf Club, 480-951-0022 gaineyranchcc.com In Scottsdale, 20 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. 27 holes of golf designed by Benz & Poellot, clubhouse, pro shop, restaurant, bar and grill, banquet facility. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
Hyatt Regency Scottsdale at Gainey Ranch
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City Clubs Country Clubs Golf Clubs Sports Clubs The Owners Club: Use of The Owners Clubs is available to Owners Club members only. Communities: As a My Community member, you receive access to clubs in your local area. Network Alliance Clubs/ Hotels/Services: You enjoy privileges at a group of clubs not owned, operated, or managed by ClubCorp. Green fees may apply. You also qualify for preferred rates, privileges, and accommodations at select hotels, and have access to ticket, shopping, and transportation services. New listing since previous issue. You must be an overnight guest of the resort in order to use the facilities. Network Alliance clubs that accept your MemberCard. City club is equipped with athletic facilities. Entries in “The List” are under nearest metropolitan area with commercial airline service. To make reservations, call the ClubLine or e-mail at clubline@ clubcorp.com.
Auburn Saugahatchee Country Club In Opelika. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Birmingham Anniston Country Club In Anniston. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
City Club Birmingham, 205-252-0088 summit-birmingham.com Atop the Regions-Habert Plaza in downtown Birmingham. Meeting and conference rooms, member workstations. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.
Grand National Golf Club In Auburn. Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.
Greystone Golf & Country Club Signature Gold Golf.
Musgrove Country Club In Jasper. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Oxmoor Valley Golf Club Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.
Ross Bridge Golf Club
In Decatur. Signature Gold Golf.
Hampton Cove Golf Club Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.
The Shoals Golf Club
Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia Red Door Spa
Mobile
In Sedona.
Magnolia Grove Golf Club Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.
Sedona Rouge Hotel & Spa Seville Golf & Country Club, 480-722-8100
In Greenville. Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.
sevillegcc.com In Gilbert, 34 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. 18-hole Gary Panks-designed golf course, 3 tennis courts, health club, water park. Signature Gold Golf.
C apital City Club, 334-834-8920
In Fountain Hills.
Montgomery Cambrian Ridge Golf Club
capitalmontgomery.com Top two floors of RSA Tower downtown. Formal and informal dining, private party facilities. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.
Capitol Hill Golf Club In Prattville. Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.
City Grill Highland Oaks Golf Club In Dothan. Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.
Next Door Restaurant Shenandoah Plantation Hunting and Fishing Wynlakes Golf & Country Club
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Oakcreek Country Club In Sedona. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
In Litchfield Park and Phoenix.
In Union Springs.
In Gadsden. Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.
In Scottsdale.
In Florence. Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.
Selwood Farm Sporting Clays and Quail Hunting Preserve Silver Lakes Golf Club
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In Hoover. Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.
In Alpine.
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SunRidge Canyon Golf Club University Club Signature Gold Dining.
Tucson Omni Tucson National Resort Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Oro Valley Country Club, 520-297-1121 orovalleycountryclub.com In Oro Valley, 15 miles north of downtown Tucson. 18-hole golf course, fitness center, casual dining, and private events space. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Red Door Spa Tucson National Golf Club
Member Benefits and Levels As a benefit of club membership, you have access to certain clubs and resorts listed in “The List” that are outside the nonresident radius of your home club. These restrictions apply from the place(s) of residence and business for you and your family members. Privileges are based upon your benefit level as described below. The Associate Club benefits do not apply to groups or private events, and cart fees are additional. Call the ClubLine to make reservations and for questions about your benefits. For information on legacy and relocation benefits, contact your home club. O.N.E. (Optimal Network Experiences): Members receive 50 percent discount on a la carte dining at their home club, benefits in their local community, and complimentary golf and dining privileges when traveling. Complimentary traveling benefits are noted as Signature Gold Golf and Signature Gold Dining in The List. Signature Gold: The flagship level of private club benefits, featuring complimentary golf and dining at participating clubs (two rounds and two meals per club per month). Additional benefits include 30-day advance tee times for members with Signature Gold Unlimited and privileges in the market of the members’ second home or business. Signature Gold Golf offers complimentary golf at Associate Clubs and signature courses (two rounds per club per month; tee times booked 14 days prior to play). Signature Gold Dining offers complimentary dining at city and sports clubs (two meals per club per month). Associate Bronze: Members receive social privileges at Associate Club properties. Associate Gold: Members receive golf, social, and athletic privileges at Associate Clubs, excluding some select golf courses. Members do not pay green fees at specified country clubs. (Play restricted to two rounds per month at each location.) Associate Plus: Members receive golf privileges at certain properties and are limited to two rounds per month per club. Members are charged 50 percent of accompanied-guest green fees. Associate Silver: Members receive social and athletic privileges at Associate Club properties and golf privileges at certain Associate Club properties. Golf availability varies and green fees apply in certain resort areas and during designated seasons.
Shadow Valley Country Club In Rogers. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Fort Smith Fianna Hills Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Jonesboro RidgePointe Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Little Rock
Arkansas
Diamante, A Private Membership Golf Club
Bentonville
In Hot Springs Village. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Fayetteville Country Club In Fayetteville. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
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Pine Bluff Country Club In Pine Bluff. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Texarkana Northridge Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Texarkana Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
California Bakersfield Bakersfield Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Lake Tahoe See Reno, Nev.
Los Angeles My Los Angeles Community, 800-433-5079 mylosangelescommunity.com
Braemar Country Club, 818-345-6520 braemarclub.com. In Tarzana, 20 miles from Los Angeles International Airport. 2 golf courses, 20 tennis courts, and 2 pools. Closed Mon.
City Club Los Angeles, 213-620-9662 cityclubla.com In the heart of downtown, 17 miles from LAX. Fine dining, private event facilities, seven meeting rooms, movie screening room. Signature Gold Dining.
House of Blues Foundation Room Lounge In Anaheim.
Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza Porter Valley Country Club, 818-360-1071 portervalley.com In Northridge. 18-hole Ted Robinsondesigned golf course, 5 tennis courts, swimming pool, fitness center. Closed Mon.
Sand Canyon Country Club In Santa Clarita.
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Six Flags Magic Mountain
Monterey Carmel Valley Ranch Resort 6 miles from Carmel-by-the-Sea. Signature Gold Golf.
Hyatt Regency Monterey
Napa Cornerstone Cellars Members receive two-for-one pricing on tastings and 15% off on purchases.
Kitchen Collective Access to member’s lounge and interactive kitchen experience. Reservations required.
Ontario Canyon Crest Country Club, 951-274-7900 canyoncrestcc.com In Riverside, 20 miles from Ontario International Airport. Golf course, 6 tennis courts, swimming pool. Closed Mon.
Orange County Aliso Viejo Country Club, 949-598-9200 alisogolf.com In Aliso Viejo, 13 miles from John Wayne Airport. 18 holes of Jack Nicklaus/Jack Nicklaus II-designed golf, practice facilities, pro shop, private event facilities. Closed Monday. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
Bayside Restaurant In Newport Beach.
Bistango Restaurant In Irvine.
Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Roy’s restaurant In Rancho Mirage.
Sacramento Charlie Palmer Group Receive VIP access and service at Charlie Palmer’s Dry Creek Kitchen, located in Healdsburg. Access for Members with Signature Gold benefits only.
Empire Ranch Golf Club, 916-817-8100
center-club.com In the Center Tower building in downtown Costa Mesa, near John Wayne Airport. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.
empireranchgolfclub.com In the foothills of Folsom. 6,669yard, par-71, daily fee golf course overlooking Folsom Lake. Full-service pro shop, clubhouse, dining, driving range, and practice areas. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
Coto de Caza Golf & Racquet Club, 949-858-4100
Granite Bay Golf Club, 916-791-7578
Center Club Orange County, 714-662-3414
coto-de-caza.com In Coto de Caza, 20 miles southeast of John Wayne Airport. 36 holes designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr.; 10 lighted tennis courts, 3 pools. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
Monarch Beach Resort In Dana Point.
Old Ranch Country Club In Seal Beach. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Palm Springs Copley’s Restaurant Desert Falls Country Club, 760-340-5646 desert-falls.com In Palm Desert, 15 miles southeast of Palm Springs. Par-72 course spans 7,017 yards with views of the San Jacinto Mountain Range. Tee-time cancellation policy applies. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa In Indian Wells.
Indian Wells Country Club, 760-345-2561 indianwellsclub.com In Indian Wells, 20 miles southeast of Palm Springs Airport. 2 clubhouses, ballroom, fitness center, private dining rooms, patio dining, and pro shop. 2 championship courses wind through the foothills of the Santa Rosa Mountains. Tee-time cancellation policy applies. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
Mission Hills Country Club, 760-324-9400 missionhills.com In Rancho Mirage; 10 miles southeast of Palm Springs. 1,760-acre club with 3 championship 18-hole golf courses. Large clubhouse, pool, fitness center, 32 tennis courts, 4 permanent pickleball courts. Teetime cancellation policy applies. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
granitebayclub.com In Granite Bay, 20 miles east of Sacramento. 18-hole championship course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., practice facilities, pro shop, clubhouse, fitness facility, meeting space. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
Lake Oroville Marina In Lake Oroville. Part of Forever Resorts.
Moccasin Point Marina In Don Pedro Lake. Part of Forever Resorts.
Teal Bend Golf Club, 916-922-5209 tealbendgolf.com 18-hole, 72-par course designed by Brad Bell, practice range, grill, home of Teal Bend Golf Schools. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
Trinity Lake Resorts & Marinas In Trinity Lake. Part of Forever Resorts.
Turkey Creek Golf Club, 916-434-9100 turkeycreekgc.com In Lincoln. 18-hole Brad Bell-designed golf course, grill. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
San Diego My San Diego Community, 800-433-5079 mysandiegocommunity.com
Bay Club Carmel Valley One of the Bay Club Company’s 11 facilities on the West Coast. Complimentary access for traveling members.
Bernardo Heights Country Club, 858-487-4022 bernardoheightscc.com 18-hole Ted Robinson-designed golf course, informal and formal dining, private events space. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Hotel Solamar
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In Kentfield. One of the Bay Club Company’s 11 facilities on the West Coast. Complimentary access for traveling members.
Bay Club San Francisco One of the Bay Club Company’s 11 facilities on the West Coast. Complimentary access for traveling members.
Bay Club Santa Clara In Santa Clara. One of the Bay Club Company’s 11 facilities on the West Coast. Complimentary access for traveling members.
Bay Club SF Tennis Legoland In Carlsbad.
Morgan Run Club & Resort, 858-756-2471 morganrun.com In Rancho Santa Fe. 27-hole championship golf course, practice facilities, 11 tennis courts, pool, overnight accommodations, informal and formal dining, conference/banquet facilities. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Rancho Bernardo Inn Golf Resort Shadowridge Golf Club, 760-727-7700 shadowridgecc.com In Vista, in north San Diego County. 18-hole golf course, practice facilities, clubhouse. Closed Mon. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
University Club Atop Symphony Towers, 619-234-5200 uc-sandiego.com Atop Symphony Towers downtown. Two main dining rooms and six meeting rooms. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.
San Francisco My Bay Area Community, 800-433-5079 mybayareacommunity.com
Bay Club at the Gateway One of the Bay Club Company’s 11 facilities on the West Coast. Complimentary access for traveling members.
Bay Club Courtside In Los Gatos. One of the Bay Club Company’s 11 facilities on the West Coast. Complimentary access for traveling members.
Bay Club Financial District One of the Bay Club Company’s 11 facilities on the West Coast. Complimentary access for traveling members.
Bay Club Marin In Marin. One of the Bay Club Company’s 11 facilities on the West Coast. Complimentary access for traveling members.
One of the Bay Club Company’s 11 facilities on the West Coast. Complimentary access for traveling members.
The Club at Wingtip Club Quarters Crow Canyon Country Club, 925-735-5700 crow-canyon.com In Danville, 30 miles east of San Francisco at the foot of Mount Diablo. 18-hole Ted Robinson-designed golf course, 13 tennis courts, pool, fitness facility. Closed Mon.
Napa Valley Lodge In Napa Valley.
Pleasure Cove Marina In Lake Berryessa. Part of Forever Resorts.
Santa Rosa Golf & Country Club, 707-546-3485 santarosagolf.com In Santa Rosa, 55 miles north of San Francisco in Sonoma County. 18-hole parkland golf course, upscale dining, ballroom. Tennis, swimming, and fitness facilities. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
San Jose My Bay Area Community, 800-433-5079 mybayareacommunity.com
Bay Club Cupertino One of the Bay Club Company’s 11 facilities on the West Coast. Complimentary access for traveling members.
Coyote Creek Golf Club Signature Gold Golf.
Lake Don Pedro Marina In Don Pedro Lake. Part of Forever Resorts.
Silicon Valley Capital Club, 408-971-9300 sanjoseclub.com In Knight Ridder Building in heart of downtown. Main dining room, 4 private dining rooms, meeting rooms, conference rooms. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.
Victorville
Bay Club Redwood Shores
Spring Valley Lake Country Club, 760-245-5356
In Redwood City. One of the Bay Club Company’s 11 facilities on the West Coast. Complimentary access for traveling members.
spring-valley-lake.com Spring Valley Lake area. Golf course, 4 tennis courts, swimming pool, and fitness center. Closed Mon.
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Connecticut Hartford Country Club of Farmington In Farmington. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf
Hartford Club
Network Alliance Clubs/ Hotels/Services
Signature Gold Dining.
New listing Must be an overnight guest MemberCard accepted Athletic facilities
See New York City.
Colorado Aspen Aspen Glen Club, 970-704-1905 aspen-glen.com In Carbondale, 30 miles northwest of Aspen. Jack Nicklaus/Jack Nicklaus II co-designed 18-hole course. Athletic facility, 4 tennis courts (3 clay courts, 1 hard court), outdoor pool, spa, and pro shop. 2 dining rooms with seasonal dining hours. Resort rates apply. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
Colorado Springs The El Paso Club Signature Gold Dining.
Denver Black Bear Golf Club, 303-840-3100 blackbearclub.com In Parker. 32 miles south of Denver International Airport. 18-hole Jeff Brauer-designed golf course, driving range, practice facilities, dining room. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Blackstone Country Club, 303-680-0245 blackstone-club.com In Aurora. 25 miles south of Denver International Airport. 18-hole Jay Morrish-designed golf course, dining room, pool, 2 tennis courts, fitness facilities. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
The Capital Grille Del Frisco’s VIP access and service at Del Frisco’s.
Hotel Monaco Omni Interlocken Resort
Stamford Windsor Locks Six Flags New England
Heron Bay Golf Club In Coral Springs.
Lago Mar Country Club In Plantation. Signature Gold Golf.
Red Door Spa Tower Club, 954-764-8550 tower-florida.com On the 28th floor of One Financial Plaza in the downtown business district, with views of the Atlantic Ocean. Library/lounge, dining room, and private rooms for business and social events. Signature Gold Dining.
In Springfield, Mass.
Fort Myers
Delaware
In Naples.
Newark
Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
See Philadelphia.
Rehoboth Beach Kings Creek Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Wilmington University and Whist Club Signature Gold Dining.
Florida Clearwater Countryside Country Club, 727-796-2153 countrysideclub.com In Countryside; 17 miles from Tampa International Airport. 27 holes of championship golf, practice greens, driving range, pro shop, 14 tennis courts, fitness center, 2 pools, grill, lounge, and dining. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
East Lake Woodlands Country Club, 727-784-8576 eastlakewoodlandscc.com In Oldsmar between Clearwater and Tampa. 36 holes of Von HaggeDevlin-designed golf, practice and banquet facilities, clubhouse, fitness center, 17 tennis courts, 3 pools. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
StarLite Dining Cruises
Destin Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club
The Capital Grille The Club at Pelican Preserve Raptor Bay Golf Club In Bonita Springs.
Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples In Naples
Gainesville Haile Plantation Golf & Country Club, 352-335-0055 haileplantationgolf.com 10 miles from the University of Florida and the Florida Medical Center. 18-hole Gary Player-designed golf course. Tennis, swimming, and fitness facilities, pro shop. Dining room, bar, and grill. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
Jacksonville My Jacksonville Community, 800-433-5079 myjacksonvillecommunity.com
Amelia National Golf Club In Fernandina Beach.
The Capital Grille Deercreek Country Club, 904-363-1604 deercreekclub.com 20 miles south of downtown. 18-hole Robert Miller-designed golf course, practice facilities, pro shop, fitness center, 8 outdoor Har-Tru tennis courts, informal dining. Closed Mon. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
Marsh Creek Country Club, 904-461-1101
In Larkspur. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
In Santa Rosa Beach.
Fort Collins
Fort Lauderdale
marshcreek.com In St. Augustine. 18-hole golf course, informal and formal dining, 10 tennis courts, fitness rooms, pool, private events space. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
My South Coast Community, 800-433-5079
Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort
mysouthcoastcommunity.com
In Amelia Island.
In Broomfield. Signature Gold Golf.
Perry Park Country Club
Fort Collins Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Vail Sonnenalp Club In Edwards. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Sonnenalp Hotel
In Santa Rosa Beach. Signature Gold Golf.
Vue on 30a
Boca Lago Country Club In Boca Raton. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
The Capital Grille The Club at Boca Pointe In Boca Raton. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Eagle Trace Golf Club In Coral Springs.
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Omni Jacksonville Hotel Queen’s Harbour Yacht and Country Club, 904-221-1012 queensharbourcc.com On the Intracoastal Waterway in Queen’s Harbour; 24 miles from Jacksonville International Airport. 18-hole Mark McCumber designed golf course. 2 tennis courts, pool. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
Melbourne Suntree Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Miami My South Coast Community, 800-433-5079 mysouthcoastcommunity.com
The Biltmore In Coral Gables.
Orlando Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge Buena Vista Palace Resort & Spa In Walt Disney World.
The Capital Grille Celebration Golf Club In Celebration.
Citrus Club, 407-843-1080 citrus-club.com On the 18th floor of Citrus Center. Formal and casual dining, cocktail lounge, six private rooms. Citrus Club Spa and Fitness Center, Meeting and conference rooms.Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.
DeBary Golf & Country Club, 386-668-1705 debarycc.com In DeBary, 25 miles northeast of Orlando. 18-hole Lloyd Clifton golf course, formal dining, 6 tennis courts, pool, fitness center. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
Golden Bear Club at Keene’s Pointe
Tampa My Tampa Bay Community, 800-433-5079 mytampabaycommunity.com
The Capital Grille Centre Club, 813-286-4040 centretampa.com Atop the Urban Center in Westshore. Dining room, lounge, private dining and meeting rooms, conference room. Closed Sat and Sun. Signature Gold Dining.
Hunter’s Green Country Club, 813-973-1000 huntersgreencc.com 35 miles from Tampa International Airport. 18-hole Fazio-designed championship course with driving, chipping, and putting ranges, 17 lighted tennis courts, basketball, racquetball, volleyball, fitness, formal dining, grill, banquet room. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
StarLite Dining Cruises In St. Petersburg.
Tampa Club Tampa Palms Golf & Country Club, 813-972-1991 tampa-palmscc.com 22 miles from Tampa International Airport. 18-hole Arthur Hills-designed championship golf course, 9 Har-Tru tennis courts, fitness center, junior Olympic-size pool. Overnight resort accommodations. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
In Windermere. Signature Gold Golf.
West Palm Beach
Grand Bohemian Hotel House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch
Pay-to-play access.
Signature Gold Dining.
In Palm Beach Gardens.
Legoland In Winter Haven.
Mystic Dunes Golf Club In Celebration. Pay-to-play access
Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate In ChampionsGate.
Portobello Part of Levy Restaurants. Access for Members with Signature Gold benefits only.
Sarasota
Breakers West Country Club The Capital Grille Monarch Country Club, 772-286-8447 monarchclub.com In Palm City, 40 miles north of West Palm Beach. 18-hole championship Arnold Palmer golf course, 6 lighted Har-Tru tennis courts, pool, Jacuzzi. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
PGA National Resort & Spa In Palm Beach Gardens. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
The Venetian Golf and River Club In North Venice. Signature Gold Golf.
Tallahassee Kinderlou Forest Golf Club In Valdosta, Ga. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
St. James Bay In Carrabelle.
University Center Club, 850-644-8528 universitycenterclub.com On the campus of Florida State University overlooking the stadium. Formal and informal dining, private meeting room, ballroom. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.
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Georgia Atlanta My Atlanta Community, 800-433-5079 myatlantacommunity.com
Atlanta National Golf Club, 707-442-8801 atlantanationalgolfclub.com In Alpharetta. Golf retreat surrounded by rolling hills. 18-hole Pete and P.B. Dye-designed golf course, practice facilities, formal and casual dining, men’s grill, meeting facilities. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Bear’s Best Atlanta, 678-714-2582 bearsbest.com Features 18 of Jack Nicklaus’ favorite holes from his own designs around the world. Clubhouse includes Nicklaus memorabilia, dining facilities, outdoor pavilion, pro shop. Signature Gold Golf.
Bentwater Golf Club, 770-529-9554 bentwatergc.com In Acworth. Near Marietta and Kennesaw. 18-hole golf course, dining, banquet room, pro shop.
Braelinn Golf Club, 770-631-3100 braelinngc.com In Peachtree City. 25 miles south of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 18-hole golf course, practice facility, casual dining, pool, 4 tennis courts. Closed Wed.
Brookfield Country Club, 770-993-1990 brookfieldcountryclub.com In Roswell, 35 miles north of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 18-hole course, casual dining, private events space, pool, fitness and tennis centers, golf performance center with FlightScope technology. Closed Mon. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Brookstone Golf & Country Club, 770-425-8500 brookstonecc.com In Acworth, about 30 miles northwest of Atlanta. 18-hole course, 8 tennis courts, 2 pools, casual and upscale dining options. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Buckhead Club, 404-262-2262
Building. Dining room, lounge, meeting and conference rooms, fitness center. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.
International Airport. 18-hole Fred Couples/Gene Bates-designed golf course, practice facilities, meeting and conference space.
Canongate I Golf Club, 770-463-3342
Jonpaul’s Tonsorial and Spa Services
canongate1gc.com In Sharpsburg. 20 miles southwest of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 36 holes of golf, main and private dining rooms, pool, 2 tennis courts.
In Johns Creek.
The Capital Grille Chapel Hills Golf Club, 770-949-0030 chapelhillsgc.com In Douglasville. 25 miles northwest of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 18-hole golf course, main and private dining rooms, pool, 4 tennis courts.
Commerce Club, 404-222-0191 commerceclubatlanta.com On the 49th floor of 191 Peachtree Tower in downtown Atlanta. Two main dining rooms, seven private meeting rooms, bar and lounge. Closed Sat and Sun. Signature Gold Dining.
Country Club of the South, 770-475-1803 thecountryclubofthesouth.com In Johns Creek, 36 miles from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 18-hole Jack Nicklaus-designed championship golf course. Four-bedroom villa, 12 tennis courts, fitness center, pro shop, junior Olympic-size pool. Closed Mon. Signature Gold Golf.
Currahee Club In Toccoa. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Eagle’s Landing Country Club, 770-389-2000 eagleslandingcc.com In Stockbridge, 20 miles south of downtown Atlanta. 27-hole Tom Fazio-designed golf course. Pro shop, 8 tennis courts, 2 pools, informal dining. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
Eagle Watch Golf Club, 770-591-1000 eaglewatchgc.com In Woodstock. Set in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. 18-hole Arnold Palmer-designed golf course, dining room, garden room, lounge.
Flat Creek Country Club, 770-487-8140 flatcreekcc.com In Peachtree City. 23 miles south of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 27 holes of golf, practice facilities, main and private dining rooms, pool, private events facilities. Closed Mon.
Glen Ella Springs Inn In Clarkesville.
Hamilton Mill Golf Club, 770-945-4653
buckhead-club.com On the 26th floor of the Sovereign
hamiltonmillgc.com In Dacula. 50 miles northeast of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta
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Laurel Springs Golf Club, 770-884-0065
Macon
Traditions of Braselton, 706-363-9963 traditionsofbraseltongc.com In Jefferson. 18-hole golf course, casual dining, private events space. Closed Tue.
Waldorf Astoria Atlanta White Columns Country Club, 770-343-9025
laurelspringsclub.com In Suwanee, 27 miles north of Atlanta. 18-hole Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course, driving range, and practice facilities. Informal dining, bar and lounge, Nicklaus library, pro shop, locker rooms. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
whitecolumnscountryclub.com In Milton. 18-hole Tom Fazio-designed golf course, dining, tennis complex with 10 courts, outdoor swim center, fitness facilities. Closed Mon. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
The Manor Golf & Country Club, 678-366-3886
whiteoakgc.com In Newnan. 27 miles south of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 36-hole golf course, dining room, private dining room, 4 tennis courts, pool.
manorgcc.com In Milton. 18-hole golf course — Georgia’s only Tom Watson-designed championship course, formal and casual dining, aquatic center featuring junior Olympic-size pool, tennis center with 16 courts. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Mirror Lake Golf Club, 770-459-5599 mirrorlakegc.com In Villa Rica. 36 holes of golf, dining room, patio with views of Mirror Lake, pool, 4 tennis courts.
Northwood Country Club, 770-923-2909 northwoodcc.com In Lawrenceville, 35 miles northeast of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 18-hole championship golf course, driving range, fitness center.
Olde Atlanta Golf Club, 770-497-0097 oldeatlantagc.com In Suwanee. 18-hole Arthur Hillsdesigned golf course, practice facilities, casual dining, private events facilities.
The Peachtree Club In Midtown.
Planterra Ridge Golf Club, 770-487-8141 planterraridgegc.com In Peachtree City. 27 miles south of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 18-hole golf course, practice facilities, dining room, pool. Closed Tue.
Polo Golf & Country Club, 770-887-7656
White Oak Golf Club, 770-251-6700
Healy Point Country Club, 478-743-1495 healypointcc.com 18-hole Gary Player-designed golf course, formal and casual dining, tennis complex with 10 courts, pool, fitness facilities. Closed Tue.
River Forest Golf Club, 478-974-0974 riverforestgc.com In Forsyth. 25 miles northwest of Macon. 18-hole golf course, dining room, access to pool, tennis, and fitness facilities. Closed Mon.
Savannah Mansion on Forsyth Park
Valdosta See Tallahassee, Fla.
Hawaii Maui
Whitewater Creek Country Club, 770-460-0877 whitewatercreekcc.com In Fayetteville. 20 miles south of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 18-hole Arnold Palmer-designed golf course, main and private dining rooms, private events facilities. Closed Thur.
The Whitley Windermere Golf Club, 678-513-1000
Dunes at Maui Lani Golf Course
Oahu Hawaii Prince Golf Club Mid-Pacific Country Club In Kailua. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Prince Waikiki Plaza Club Signature Gold Dining.
windermeregc.com In Cumming. 18-hole Davis Love IIIdesigned golf course, dining room, private events facilities.
Illinois
Augusta
In Urbana. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Champaign Urbana Country Club
The Pinnacle Club The Willcox
Chicago My Chicago Community, 800-433-5079
In Aiken, South Carolina.
Woodside Plantation Country Club, 803-649-3383
mychicagocommunity.com
woodside-plantation.com In Aiken, South Carolina. 30 miles from Augusta Regional Airport in Woodside Plantation. 3 golf courses, 10 tennis courts, 2 pools. Closed Mon. Green fees apply to all members during Masters week.
Columbus Country Club of Columbus Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
Autobahn Country Club In Joliet. Premier motorsports club.
Calumet Country Club In Homewood.
The Capital Grille Locations in Chicago, Lombard, and Rosemont.
The Carlton Club at RitzCarlton, Chicago Spa access only.
Chicago Elite Yacht Club Quarters Hotel
pologolfandcountryclub.com In Cumming. 18-hole Joe Leedesigned golf course, practice facilities, dining, swim center with pools and waterslide, tennis center with 10 courts. Closed Mon. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
The Ritz-Carlton Atlanta Six Flags Over Georgia Six Flags White Water Sun City Peachtree Golf Club, 678-242-1933 suncitypeachtreegolf.com In Griffin. 18-hole golf course, practice facilities, dining room, bar, private events facilities.
Aspen Glen Club, Carbondale, Colo.
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Crystal Lake Country Club In Crystal Lake. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf
The Drake Hotel House of Blues - Foundation Room Access for Signature and Associate Gold only.
House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch Signature Gold Dining.
The Metropolitan, 312-876-3200 metclubchicago.com On the 66th and 67th floors of the Willis Tower in the financial district. Dining room, 16 private rooms, grill, wine bar, meeting and conference rooms, fitness center. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.
Mid-America Club, 312-861-1100 midamclub.com Atop the 80th floor of the Aon Center. Dining room, grill, lounge, 8,500-square-foot ballroom, private dining and conference rooms. Signature Gold Dining.
Mystic Blue Odyssey Cruises Ravinia Green Country Club, 847-945-6200 raviniagreen.com In Riverwoods, about 15 miles north of O’Hare International Airport. 18-hole golf course with caddy services, tennis courts, pools, casual and formal dining. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Ravisloe Golf Club In Homewood.
Red Door Spa Ritz-Carlton, Chicago Rolling Green Country Club, 847-945-6200 rollinggreencc.com In Arlington Heights, about 12 miles north of O’Hare International Airport. 18-hole golf course with caddy services, pool, fitness center, casual and formal dining. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Seadog Cruises Six Flags Great America Spiaggia Part of Levy Restaurants.
Spirit of Chicago
White Eagle Golf Club In Naperville.
Peoria
Nicklaus Golf Club at LionsGate, 913-402-1000
Indiana
nicklausgolflg.com In Overland Park, 10 miles southwest of Kansas City, Mo. 18-hole Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course, practice facilities, pool, 21,000-square-foot clubhouse, pro shop, conference room, informal dining room, casual bar and grill, private dining room. Closed Mon. Signature Gold Golf.
Evansville
Wichita
Country Club of Peoria Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Rockford Rockford Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Rolling Hills Country Club
Reflection Ridge Golf Club
In Newburgh. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Fort Wayne
Signature Gold Golf.
Orchard Ridge Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Indianapolis Anderson Country Club In Anderson. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Broadmoor Country Club
Willowbend Golf Club
Kentucky Bowling Green Indian Hills Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Hebron See Cincinnati.
Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Louisville
The Capital Grille Hawthorns Golf & Country Club
In Prospect. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
In Fishers. Signature Gold Golf.
Omni Severin Hotel Skyline Club, 317-263-5000 skyline-indy.com On the 36th floor of the One American Square building downtown. Main dining room, bar and grill, 4 private dining rooms. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.
West Lafayette Golf and Country Club In West Lafayette. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
South Bend Knollwood Country Club, 574-277-1541 knollwoodclub.com In Granger, north of Notre Dame. 2 golf courses, driving range, indoor and outdoor pools, 10 tennis courts. Dining, golf shop, fitness center.
Terre Haute Country Club of Terre Haute Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Iowa Davenport Davenport Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Des Moines Des Moines Embassy Club Glen Oaks Country Club In West Des Moines. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
Kansas Kansas City Lawrence Country Club In Lawrence. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
GlenOaks Country Club
Omni Louisville Hotel Persimmon Ridge Golf Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Polo Fields Golf & Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Owensboro The Pearl Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Louisiana Lafayette Carriage House Hotel City Club at River Ranch Signature Gold Dining.
Lake Charles Lake Charles Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Many Cypress Bend Resort Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
New Orleans Beau Chene Country Club In Mandeville. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Emeril’s Receive VIP access and service at Emeril’s New Orleans and NOLA restaurants.
English Turn Golf and Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Hotel Monteleone House of Blues - Foundation Room Access for Signature and Associate Gold only.
House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch Signature Gold Dining.
Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans
Shreveport
Ocean Edge Resort & Club
Southern Trace Country Club, 318-798-8300 southern-trace.com 18-hole Arthur Hills-designed championship golf course, 6 lighted tennis courts, pool, spa and fitness facilities, whirlpool, steam room, and lounge.
Maryland
In Brewster.
Michigan Detroit My Detroit Community, 800-433-5079 mydetroitcommunity.com
The Capital Grille Dearborn Racquet & Health Club
Baltimore The Capital Grille Eagle’s Nest Country Club In Phoenix, 21 miles north of Baltimore. 18-hole golf course, casual and upscale dining, eight Har-Tru outdoor tennis courts, Olympic-size pool, private event space. Closed Mon. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
The Golf Club at South River In Edgewater
Red Door Spa In Baltimore, Bethesda, and Gaithersburg.
In Dearborn.
No. VI Chophouse In Novi.
Oakhurst Golf & Country Club, 248-391-3300 oakhurstgolf.com In Clarkston. Arthur Hill-designed course. Three-story clubhouse includes dining options, meeting rooms, private event spaces, and pro shop. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Oak Pointe Country Club, 810-229-4554
Six Flags America Spirit of Baltimore
oak-pointe.com In Brighton, 30 miles west of Detroit. 18-hole Arthur Hills-designed golf course and 18-hole private championship course. 4 lighted tennis courts, fitness center, pool. Closed Mon.
Rockville See Washington, D.C.
Massachusetts
Skyline Club, 248-350-9898
Boston My New England Community, 800-433-5079 mynewenglandcommunity.com
Boston College Club, 617-946-2828 bostoncollegeclub.com On the 36th floor of the Bank of America Financial Building in the financial district. Formal and informal dining, bar and lounge, meeting and conference rooms. Closed Sat and Sun. Signature Gold Dining.
The Capital Grille In Boston and Chestnut Hill.
Club Quarters Hotel House of Blues - Foundation Room Access for Signature and Associate Gold only.
theskylineclub.com In Southfield, 15 miles north of Detroit, on the 28th floor of the Town Center Building. Dining, lounge, private workspaces, fitness center. Closed Sat-Sun. Signature Gold Dining.
TPC Michigan, 313-436-3000 tpcmichigangc.com In Dearborn. 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature course, casual dining, bar, lounge, locker rooms, private events space. Closed Mon. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
University Club of Michigan State University In Lansing.
Grand Rapids Cork Wine & Grille FireRock Grille
The International Golf Club and Lodge
In Caledonia.
In Bolton.
Club
Ipswich Country Club, 978-356-4822
In Holland.
ipswichclub.com In Ipswich, 30 miles northeast of Boston. 18-hole championship golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones. 6 Har-Tru tennis courts, pro shop, fitness center, pool, sauna, steam room, whirlpool. Closed Mon.
In Grandville.
Odyssey Cruises Seaport Elite Yacht Cruises Spirit of Boston
Cape Cod
Rush Creek Bistro StoneWater Country Club In Caledonia.
Sunnybrook Country Club In Grandville.
Thousand Oaks Golf Club Watermark Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Minnesota Minneapolis
The Ridge Club In Sandwich. 18-hole Robert von Hagge-designed course, 2 Har-Tru tennis courts, swimming complex, upscale and casual dining. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. S U M M E R 2019
Macatawa Legends Golf
The Capital Grille Dellwood Country Club In Dellwood. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
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Medina Golf & Country Club, 763-478-6021 medinagolfcc.com In Medina, 20 miles west of downtown Minneapolis. Family pool, 18 holes of championship golf, 9-hole short course, 4 Har-Tru tennis courts, dining options. Closed Mon. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Rochester Somerby Golf Club In Byron. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Mississippi Hattiesburg Canebrake Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Jackson Lake Caroline Golf Club In Madison. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Patrick Farms Golf Club In Pearl.
Whisper Lake Country Club In Madison.
Missouri Columbia The Club at Old Hawthorne Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Joplin Twin Hills Golf & Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Lake of the Ozarks The Club at Porto Cima Signature Gold Golf.
Lake of the Ozarks Marina Part of Forever Resorts.
The Lodge of Four Seasons In Lake Ozark.
Kansas City The Capital Grille Nicklaus Golf Club at LionsGate, 913-402-1000 In Overland Park, Kansas. See Kansas City, Kansas.
St. Louis Country Club at the Legends In Eureka. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Missouri Athletic Club Signature Gold Dining.
Six Flags St. Louis WingHaven Country Club In O’Fallon. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Nebraska Omaha Champions Run Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Reno Charlie Palmer Group Receive VIP access and service at Charlie Palmer Steak restaurants.
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino In Incline Village.
Somersett Country Club
New York Albany The Edison Club In Rexford. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf
The Great Escape Six Flags’ park In Lake George.
Jamestown See Erie, Pa.
Long Island Engineers Country Club
Signature Gold Golf.
Las Vegas
New Hampshire
Aria Resort & Casino Bear’s Best Las Vegas, 702-804-8500
Manchester
The Hamlet Golf & Country Club, 631-209-7448
bearsbest.com 10 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip. Features 18 of Jack Nicklaus’ favorite holes from his own designs around the world. Clubhouse includes Nicklaus memorabilia, dining facilities, and pro shop. Signature Gold Golf.
In Bretton Woods.
Bellagio Callville Bay Resort & Marina In Lake Mead. Part of Forever Resorts.
Canyon Gate Country Club, 702-363-0303 canyon-gate.com In Canyon Gate, 8 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip. 18-hole golf course, 4 tennis courts, pool, fitness center. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
The Capital Grille Charlie Palmer Group Receive VIP access and service at Charlie Palmer’s Aureole and Charlie Palmer Steak restaurants.
Citizens Kitchen & Bar Cottonwood Cove Resort & Marina In Lake Mojave. Part of Forever Resorts.
Del Frisco’s VIP access and service at Del Frisco’s.
Emeril’s Receive VIP access and service at Emeril’s New Orleans Fish House, Delmonico Steakhouse, and Table 10 restaurant.
Fix Restaurant House of Blues - Foundation Room Access for Signature and Associate Gold only.
House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch Signature Gold Dining.
Le Cirque Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino MGM Grand Hotel and Casino The Mirage New York New York
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Vdara Hotel & Spa
La Posada de Santa Fe, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa
Nevada
Millwood Golf & Racquet Club
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In Lake Mead. Part of Forever Resorts.
Santa Fe
In Roslyn Harbor. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Springfield In Ozark. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Red Square Searsucker The Signature at MGM Grand Stack Restaurant Stirling Club Temple Bar Marina
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Omni Mount Washington Resort The One Hundred Club In Portsmouth.
New Jersey Atlantic City Red Door Spa
Newark Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club In Bedminster Township. Signature Gold/O.N.E.
Trenton Cherry Valley Country Club cherryvalleycc.com In Skillman. About 8 miles north of historic Princeton. 18-hole Rees Jones golf course set along Bedens Brook, 7 tennis courts, Olympic-size pool. Closed Mon. Signature Gold Golf.
Six Flags Great Adventure In Jackson, N.J.
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor In Jackson, N.J.
New Mexico Albuquerque Canyon Club Signature Gold Golf.
Las Cruces Picacho Hills Country Club Signature Gold Golf.
hamletgolfandcountryclub.com In Commack, 14 miles northwest of Long Island MacArthur Airport. 18-hole golf course, 8 tennis courts, pool, pro shop, fitness center, informal dining. Closed Mon. Signature Gold Golf.
Red Door Spa In Bellmore.
Willow Creek Golf & Country Club, 631-403-6108 hamletwillowcreek.com In Mt. Sinai, 18 miles northwest of Long Island MacArthur Airport. 18-hole golf course, pro shop, informal dining. Signature Gold Golf.
Wind Watch Golf & Country Club, 631-606-2252 hamletwindwatch.com In Hauppauge, 8 miles northwest of Long Island MacArthur Airport. 18-hole golf course, pro shop, informal dining. Signature Gold Golf.
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In Darien, Conn.; and New York City.
Spirit of New Jersey Spirit of New York Terrace Club
North Carolina Asheville Hendersonville Country Club In Hendersonville. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Inn on Biltmore Estate In the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Charlotte
Omni Grove Park Inn The Capital Grille Charlotte City Club Signature Gold Dining.
Charlotte Motor Speedway Chetola Resort In Blowing Rock.
Del Frisco’s VIP access and service at Del Frisco’s.
Firethorne Country Club, 704-243-2433 firethornecountryclub.com In Marvin, about 20 miles south of Charlotte. 18-hole Tom Jacksondesigned golf course, casual and formal dining, private events space, 10 tennis courts, four pools. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Omni Charlotte Hotel River Run Country Club In Davidson. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
TPC Piper Glen, 704-846-1212
In Lincolndale. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
tpcpiperglengc.com 18-hole Arnold Palmer-designed golf course, dining, tennis courts, pool, fitness center. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
The Athletic & Swim Club at Equitable Center, 212-265-3490
Verdict Ridge Golf & Country Club
New York City Anglebrook Golf Club
athleticswim.com Midtown location. World-class fitness area, 25-yard indoor pool, group exercise classes, personal training, massage, quick snack bistro. Adults only — 16 and older.
Bateaux New York The Beard House In Greenwich Village.
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Manhattan Elite Yachts The Michelangelo Hotel Omni Berkshire Place Red Door Spa
The Capital Grille In Manhattan; Stamford, Conn.
Charlie Palmer Group Receive VIP access and service at Charlie Palmer’s Aureole restaurant.
Club Quarters Hotel, Midtown Club Quarters Hotel, Rockefeller Center Club Quarters Hotel, Wall Street Club Quarters Hotel, World Trade Center Del Frisco’s VIP access and service at Del Frisco’s.
In Denver. Pay-to-play access.
Greensboro Alamance Club In Danville, Va. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E
Danville Golf Club In Burlington. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E
Outer Banks The Currituck Club, 252-453-9400 thecurrituckgolfclub.com Between Duck and Corolla. 90 miles from Norfolk International Airport. 18-hole Rees Jones course, practice facilities. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
Nags Head Golf Links, 252-441-8073 nagsheadgolflinks.com 90 miles from Norfolk International Airport. 18-hole golf course and grill. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
Cincinnati My River Community, 800-433-5079 myrivercommunity.com
Raleigh/Durham My Triangle Community, 800-433-5079 trianglecommunityclubs.com
Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Alamance Country Club In Burlington. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Angus Barn C arolina Club, 919-962-1101 carolina-club.com In Chapel Hill. On the campus of UNC at Chapel Hill, in the George Watts Hill Alumni Center. 20 miles from RaleighDurham International Airport. Dining room and grill, 7 private rooms. Signature Gold Dining.
City Club Raleigh, 919-834-8829 cityclubraleigh.com On the 28th and 29th floors of the Wells Fargo Capitol Center. Formal and informal dining, 6 private dining rooms. Signature Gold Dining.
Croasdaile Country Club Devils Ridge Golf Club, 919-557-6100 devilsridgecc.com In Holly Springs, 20 miles southwest of Raleigh. 18-hole John LaFoydesigned golf course. Grill area, 3 private dining rooms, and driving range. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
Lochmere Golf Club, 919-851-0611 lochmere.com In Cary, southeast of Raleigh. 18-hole Gene Hamm-designed golf course, practice facilities, pro shop, grill, covered pavilion for special events. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
Neuse Golf Club, 919-550-0550 neusegolf.com In Clayton, 30 miles southeast of Raleigh. 18-hole John LaFoy-designed course, clubhouse, 6 tennis courts, grill. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
Sheraton Capital Center Hotel Siena Hotel CLAY HAYNER
In Chapel Hill.
The State Club University Club
My North Coast Community, 800-433-5079 mynorthcoastcommunity.com
Pinehurst Resort
Blue Point Grill The Capital Grille In Lyndhurst.
Chagrin Valley Athletic Club
In the Sandhills of North Carolina. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. on No. 9.
In Chagrin Falls.
Wilmington
In Chagrin Falls.
Beaufort Club In Beaufort. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
City Club of Wilmington River Landing Country Club In Wallace.
Winston-Salem Bermuda Run Country Club, 336-998-8155 bermudaruncc.com In Bermuda Run, about 13 miles southwest of Winston-Salem. Two 18-hole courses, tennis courts, two pools, private events space, and two clubhouses, both with dining options. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
High Point Country Club In High Point. Pay-to-play access.
Starmount Forest Country Club
Highland Meadows Golf Club
In Loveland. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Cleveland
Village of Pinehurst
Toledo In Sylvania. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
In Hebron, Ky. Signature Gold Golf.
The Club at Hillbrook Delmonico’s Steakhouse Fox Meadow Country Club In Medina.
Hill ‘n Dale Club In Medina.
House of Blues - Foundation Room Access for Signature and Associate Gold only.
Lakeside Yacht Club Quail Hollow Country Club, 440-639-3800 quailhollowcc.com In Concord, 25 miles east of Cleveland. Weiskopf-Morrish golf course and Bruce Devlin golf course, fitness center.
Rustic Hills Country Club In Medina.
Salmon Dave’s Pacific Rim Shoreby Club
In Greensboro. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
In Bratenahl.
Ohio
Signature of Solon Country Club
Akron
In Solon.
Firestone Country Club, 330-644-8441
In Medina.
Weymouth Country Club
Philadelphia
In Duncan. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
In Downingtown.
McAlester Country Club
Oklahoma City Dornick Hills Country Club In Ardmore. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
The Greens Country Club Oak Tree Country Club oaktreecc.net In Edmond. About 15 miles north of Oklahoma City. 36 holes of Pete Dyedesigned golf, tennis, fitness center, pool, Closed Mon. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Shawnee Country Club In Shawnee. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
The Trails Golf Club In Norman. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Club at Indian Springs
Oregon Astoria Astoria Golf and Country Club In Warrenton. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Medford Grants Pass Golf Club In Grants Pass. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Portland Boundary Social Club Hotel Monaco Hotel Vintage Plaza Riverside Golf & Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
University Club
Redmond The Loft of Bend
Hartefeld National, 610-268-8800 hartefeld.com In Avondale, 40 miles from Philadelphia. 18-hole Tom Faziodesigned golf course, grill and pub, ballroom. Signature Gold Golf.
North Hills Country Club, 215-887-8030 northhillscc.org In North Hills. 200-seat ballroom with bar, three pools, casual and upscale dining, and 18-hole golf course. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Spirit of Philadelphia Talamore Country Club In Ambler.
Pittsburgh My Pittsburgh Community, 800-433-5079 mypittsburghcommunity.com
The Capital Grille The Carlton Restaurant Diamond Run Golf Club, 412-741-2020 diamond-run.com In Sewickley, 16 miles from Pittsburgh International Airport. 18-hole Gary Player-designed course, practice facilities, informal dining, grill. Closed Mon. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
Green Oaks Country Club In Verona.
Omni Bedford Springs Resort In Bedford.
Erie Country Club of Meadville In Meadville. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Lake Shore Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
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In Chester County.
Pyramid Club, 215-567-6510
In Broken Arrow.
Pennsylvania
The Capital Grille Club Quarters Hotel Freedom Elite Yacht French Creek Golf Club
pyramidclub.com Atop Mellon Bank Center in Center City. Views of the Delaware Valley from the main dining room. Meeting and conference rooms. Closed Sat-Sun except on holidays and for private parties. Signature Gold Dining.
Tulsa
The Dayton Club, 937-224-4381 daytonracquet.com On the 28th and 29th floors of Kettering Tower downtown. Fitness center, personal training, massage, squash court, 2 group fitness rooms, dining room, lounge, meeting and conference rooms. Signature Gold Dining.
Applecross Country Club
McAlester
In Bend.
silverlakeclub.com In Silver Lake, minutes from downtown Akron. 18-hole championship golf course, driving range, putting green, and pro shop. 2 pools, formal dining, 2 private dining rooms, ballroom, and grill. Closed Mon.
Lebanon Country Club In Lebanon. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
The Territory Golf and Country Club
myrivercommunity.com
My River Community, 800-433-5079
The Hill Society Signature Gold Dining.
Lawton
Silver Lake Country Club, 330-688-6066
Dayton
Chambersburg Country Club
Oklahoma
Columbus heritagegc.com In Hilliard, 13 miles northwest of Columbus. 18-hole P.B. Dye-designed course, formal and casual dining venues, and private events space. Signature Gold Golf.
Harrisburg In Chambersburg, Pa. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Toledo Country Club
firestonecountryclub.com 15 miles from the Akron-Canton Airport. Home to the Bridgestone Senior Players Championship, with 3 18-hole golf courses, pro shop, bar and grill, and private dining. Open daily April-October. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold on West and North courses. Privileges for Associate Club members do not apply during the week of the Bridgestone Senior Players Championship.
Heritage Golf Club, 614-777-1690
Moon Brook Country Club In Jamestown, N.Y. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Oasis Golf Club & Conference Center
Stillmeadow Country Club Traditions Country Club Eagle Watch Golf Club, Woodstock, Ga.
Sugar Valley Country Club In Bellbrook.
Omni William Penn Hotel Rivers Club, 412-391-5227 riversclub.com In One Oxford Centre downtown. Complete fitness, squash, yoga, Pilates, pool, sauna, steam room, whirlpool. Dining room, pub. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.
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downtown. Dining and meeting rooms, bar, and grill. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.
Hyatt Regency Greenville Musgrove Mills Golf Club The Preserve at Verdae
The Owners Club
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Communities
Hilton Head Island
Network Alliance Clubs/ Hotels/Services New listing Must be an overnight guest MemberCard accepted Athletic facilities
Country Club of Hilton Head, 843-681-2582
In Beaver.
hiltonheadclub.com On the Intracoastal Waterway; 10 miles from Hilton Head Airport and 30 miles from Savannah International Airport. 18-hole championship Rees Jones golf course, putting and chipping greens, 6 clay tennis courts, fitness center, 2 pools. Marina access.
Treesdale Golf & Country Club, 724-625-2220
Golden Bear Golf Club at Indigo Run, 843-689-2200
Salon Vivace In Gibsonia and Pittsburgh.
Seven Oaks Country Club
treesdalegolf.com In Gibsonia, 25 miles north of downtown Pittsburgh. 27 holes of golf designed by Arnold Palmer. Driving range, practice area, pro shop, tavern, fitness center, private dining rooms. 4 lighted tennis courts, pool.
Rhode Island Providence The Capital Grille Ledgemont Country Club In Seekonk, Mass. Signature Gold Golf.
South Carolina Aiken See Augusta, Ga.
Charleston Belmond Charleston Place Hotel Charleston National Golf Club Harbour Club Signature Gold Dining.
Kiawah Island Golf Resort RiverTowne Country Club In Mount Pleasant. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Seabrook Island Club Signature Gold Golf.
Snee Farm Country Club In Mt. Pleasant.
Columbia C apital City Club, 803-256-2000 capitalcolumbia.com On the 25th floor of the SouthTrust Tower downtown, across from the capitol. Dining room, grill, private dining, lounge, meeting and conference rooms. Signature Gold Dining.
Inn at USC The Members Club at Woodcreek and WildeWood Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
goldenbear-indigorun.com 1,714-acre residential and golf community. 18-hole Jack Nicklaus golf course, pro shop, tennis.
bluegrasscountryclub.com In Hendersonville. 18-hole golf course, 4 tennis courts, swimming pool, dining facilities, and marina. Signature Gold Golf.
Clarksville Country Club In Clarksville. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Nashville City Club Signature Gold Dining.
Temple Hills Country Club, 615-646-4785 templehillsgolf.com In Franklin, about 20 miles south of Nashville. 27 holes of golf open year-round, casual and formal dining, private events space, two tennis courts, junior Olympic-size pool. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Texas Abilene
thegolfclub-indigorun.com Jack Nicklaus and Jack Nicklaus II-designed golf course, clubhouse, pro shop. Signature Gold Golf.
Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Haig Point Club On Daufuskie Island. Pay-to-play access.
Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort The Owners Club at Hilton Head, 843-342-2080 Set in the prestigious Indigo Run private community, a short drive to the island’s beaches. Special privileges at the Jack Nicklaus-designed Golden Bear golf course, private lodge with swimming pool, member lounge, and business center plus spacious 3-bedroom, 3-bath Club Homes.
Myrtle Beach Barefoot Resort & Golf Signature Gold Golf at Dye Club. Preferred rates at Fazio, Love, and Norman courses.
House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch Signature Gold Dining.
Wachesaw Plantation Club In Murrells Inlet. Signature Gold Golf.
Tennessee Chattanooga Black Creek Country Club Signature Gold Golf.
Knoxville Club LeConte Signature Gold Dining.
Fox Den Country Club Signature Gold Golf.
Memphis Crescent Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Commerce Club, 864-232-5600
Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Windyke Country Club
commerce-club.com Atop the One Liberty Square building
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Bluegrass Yacht & Country Club, 615-824-6528
The Golf Club at Indigo Run, 843-689-3500
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Abilene Country Club
Amarillo Amarillo Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Amarillo Club
Lost Creek Country Club, 512-892-1205 lostcreekclub.com 18-hole golf course, 16 tennis courts, 3 swimming pools, large fitness facility, and dining. Closed Mon.
Omni Austin Hotel Downtown Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa The Owners Club at Barton Creek, 512-329-4663 Offers members luxurious 3-bedroom, 3-1/2-bath Club Home accommodations with access to four golf courses by Tom Fazio, Ben Crenshaw/Bill Coore, and Arnold Palmer; tennis center, fitness center, full-service spa, and several restaurants.
The University of Texas Club, 512-471-2000 utclub.com On the 6th and 7th floors in the Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Bar with casual dining, banquette seating, media area, private rooms. Privileges are not extended during home football game weekends (Fri-Sun), however non-resident memberships are available. Signature Gold Dining.
Signature Gold Dining.
Corpus Christi
Austin
Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
My Lone Star Community, 800-433-5079 mylonestarcommunity.com
Driskill Hotel The Hills of Lakeway, 512-261-7200 thehillscc.com Includes the Hills Country Club in the Village of the Hills and Lakeway Country Club in Lakeway.
he Hills Country Club, T 512-261-7272 In the Village of the Hills, 20 miles from downtown Austin along Lake Travis. Two 18-hole courses: the Jack Nicklaus-designed Hills course and Flintrock Falls, co-designed by Jack Nicklaus and Jack Nicklaus II. Pro shop, 18 tennis courts, fitness center, pool, informal dining, grill. Closed Mon. Flintrock Falls is closed Wed. Golf benefits on Flintrock Falls for Signature Gold. Golf benefits on the Hills course for Signature and Associate Gold.
L akeway Country Club, 512-261-7272 The 18-hole, Leon Howarddesigned Live Oak Golf Course has driving range, pro shop, 18 tennis courts, grill. Closed Mon. The 18-hole Yaupon Course, designed by Leon Howard, features practice facilities, driving range, pro shop, grill. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
Corpus Christi Country Club
Dallas/Fort Worth My Dallas Fort Worth Community, 800-433-5079 mydfwcommunity.com
Brookhaven Country Club, 972-243-6151 brookhavenclub.com In Farmers Branch. Three 18-hole golf courses, practice facilities, pro shop, 39 tennis courts, 6 racquetball courts, 5 pools, fitness center, formal and informal dining, private dining rooms, banquet facilities.
Canyon Creek Country Club, 972-231-1466 canyoncreekclub.com In Richardson. 18-hole golf course, pro shop, 24 lighted tennis courts, 3 pools, indoor and outdoor dining. Closed Tue.
The Capital Grille Cedar Creek Country Club In Kemp. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
City Club of Fort Worth In Fort Worth.
The Clubs of Prestonwood, 972-239-7111 prestonwoodcc.org Two North Texas clubs in one, just eight miles apart. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
The Creek Clubhouse In North Dallas. 18-hole course designed by Ralph Plummer; casual and formal dining, Laykhold-surface tennis courts, pool, and fitness center. Closed Mon.
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The Hills Clubhouse In Plano. 18-hole course designed by Dave Bennett. Pool. Closed Tue.
Cooper Hotel, Conference Center & Spa Corinthian Wellness Spa In Southlake.
Del Frisco’s Receive VIP access and service at Del Frisco’s in Dallas and Fort Worth.
Frisco Gun Club In Frisco.
Gleneagles Country Club, 972-867-6666 gleneaglesclub.com In Plano, 25 miles northeast of DFW International Airport. Two 18-hole Bruce Devlin and Robert VonHaggedesigned golf courses, 18 lighted tennis courts, fitness facility, 3 dining areas, 6 private event rooms. Closed Mon. Access for Members with Signature Gold benefits only.
Hackberry Creek Country Club, 972-869-2631 hackberrycreekcc.com In Irving, 5 miles from DFW International Airport. 18-hole golf course. 12 tennis courts, 3 pools, driving range, full-service dining, banquet facilities. Closed Mon.
House of Blues - Foundation Room Access for Signature and Associate Gold only.
La Cima Club, 972-869-2266 lacimaclub.com Atop Williams Square Tower in Las Colinas. Main dining room, lounge, 6 private dining rooms. Reservations required. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.
Las Colinas Country Club, 972-541-1141 lascolinascc.com In Irving, 8 miles from DFW International Airport. 18-hole golf course, tennis facilities, fitness center, 5 dining areas. Golf and dining available Tue-Sun. Signature Gold Golf.
Oakmont Country Club, 940-321-5599 oakmontclub.com In Corinth, 20 miles northwest of Dallas. 18-hole course designed by Roger Packard and Don January; practice facility with double-ended driving range, clubhouse with pool and tennis facilities.
In Dallas and Plano.
Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek Rough Creek Lodge & Resort In Glen Rose.
Roy’s restaurant In Plano.
Shady Valley Country Club, 817-275-3092 shadyvalley.com In Arlington, between Dallas and Fort Worth. Golf course, driving range, tennis court, pool, and sauna. Closed Mon.
Sheraton Stonebriar Hotel Six Flags Hurricane Harbor In Arlington.
Six Flags Over Texas In Arlington.
Stonebriar Country Club, 972-625-5050 stonebriar.com In Frisco, 30 miles north of Dallas. Two 18-hole golf courses, designed by Tom Fazio and Finger/Dye. Lighted tennis courts, pool, formal and informal dining. Finger/Dye course for Signature and Associate Gold. Fazio course for Signature Gold.
Stonebridge Ranch Country Club stonebridgeranchcountryclub.com In McKinney. Overnight accommodations in golf course cottages. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
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The Ranch Clubhouse, 972-540-2000
Suntex Boat Club Timarron Country Club, 817-481-7529 timarronclub.com In Southlake, 15 miles west of DFW International Airport. 18-hole Byron Nelson-designed golf course. Practice facility with driving range, sand bunker, and chipping and putting greens, 31,000-square-foot clubhouse, fitness center, meeting and conference rooms, and special-event facilities. Closed Mon.
Tower Club, 214-220-0403 tower-dallas.com In Thanksgiving Tower downtown; 15 miles from Dallas Love Field and 25 miles from DFW International Airport. Main dining room, e-lounge, bar, 13 private dining rooms with views of the city. Reservations required. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.
TPC Craig Ranch In McKinney. 18-hole Tom Weiskopfdesigned course, putting green, short-game area with bunkers, chipping green, upscale and casual dining. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Trophy Club Country Club, 817-837-1900 trophyclub-dallas.com In Trophy Club, 15 miles from DFW International Airport. 36-hole Ben Hogan/Arthur Hill-designed course (the only course designed by Hogan). Fitness center, pool, 8 outdoor tennis courts, informal dining. Closed Mon. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
Walnut Creek Country Club, 817-477-3192 walnutcreekcc.com In Mansfield, 15 miles southeast of Fort Worth. 36 holes of golf, putting green, 14 tennis courts, 2 pools. Private dining rooms. Closed Mon.
Bay Oaks Country Club, 281-488-7888 bayoakscountryclub.com 18-hole Arthur Hills golf course, 9 tennis courts, pool, fitness center, formal and casual dining. Closed Mon.
The Capital Grille The Club at Falcon Point, 281-392-7888 falconpoint.com In Katy, 25 miles west of downtown Houston; 18-hole championship golf course designed by Robert von Hagge and Bruce Devlin, 5 lighted tennis courts, 2 pools. Closed Mon.
The Clubs of Kingwood
Signature Gold Dining.
Hearthstone Country Club, 281-463-2201
The Texas Tech Club, 806-742-4496
House of Blues - Foundation Room Access for Signature and Associate Gold only.
House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch Signature Gold Dining.
The Houston Club, 713-225-3257 On the 49th floor in One Shell Plaza downtown. Dining with views of the city. Private dining rooms, wine lockers, meeting and conference rooms. Signature Gold Dining.
Lake Windcrest, 281-259-2279
The Clubs of Kingwood at Deerwood, 281-360-1060
Magnolia Creek, 281-557-0555
18-hole championship golf course, driving range, pro shop, clubhouse, grill. Informal dining room available for private functions. Closed Mon. Green fees apply after use of Signature Gold and O.N.E. complimentary rounds.
The Clubs of Kingwood at Kingwood, 281-358-2171 Four 18-hole golf courses, 5 pools, 26 tennis courts, clubhouse, pro shop. Closed Mon.
Del Frisco’s VIP access and service at Del Frisco’s.
The Downtown Club thedowntownclubhouston.com An alliance of two private club traditions in downtown Houston that offers expanded benefits for downtown business leaders and residents. Private dining rooms available at both clubs.
The Downtown Club at Houston Center, 713-654-0877
Houston
The Stonebridge Clubhouse, 972-540-1000
myhoustoncommunity.com
April Sound Country Club, 936-588-1101
The Downtown Club at Met, 713-652-0700
aprilsoundcountryclub.com On Lake Conroe, 45 miles north of Houston. 27 holes of golf, 12 tennis courts, fitness center, aquatics complex.
In Allen Center downtown. 10 indoor tennis courts, squash, racquetball, basketball, 4 group exercise studios, KidZone, Bella Rinova Day Spa. Café lunch service. Signature Gold Dining.
18-hole Pete Dye-designed golf course, practice facilities, pro shop, clubhouse, 7 tennis courts, pool, fitness center with whirlpool and sauna, informal dining, grill. Closed Mon.
In Mount Pleasant. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
theclubsofkingwood.com In Kingwood. Hailed as one of the “World’s Largest Private Country Clubs”
In First City parking garage downtown. Complete athletics, basketball, indoor track, 4 group exercise studios. Lunch only. Signature Gold Dining.
My Houston Community, 800-433-5079
thegolftrails.com In the Woodlands. 20 miles north of George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Two golf courses, the 18-hole Oaks and 18-hole Panther Trail, dining and snack options, access to pool and fitness facilities at adjacent Woodlands Resort & Conference Center.
lakewindcrestgc.com In Magnolia. 35 miles north of George Bush Intercontinental Airport. 18-hole Thomas E. Walker-designed golf course, driving range.
27-hole Arthur Hills-designed golf course, practice facilities, pro shop, clubhouse, pool, informal dining, grill, fitness center. Closed Tue.
The Westin Stonebriar Resort
Longview
hearthstoneclub.com In northwest Houston. 27-hole golf course designed by Jay Riviere, 6 tennis courts, 2 pools. Closed Mon.
Quail Hollow Country Club, Concord, Ohio Omni Dallas Convention Center Hotel Omni Dallas Hotel at Park West Omni Fort Worth Hotel Park City Club Red Door Spa
The Golf Trails of the Woodlands, 281-882-3000
Mt. Pleasant Country Club
Summit Club
Lubbock Hillcrest Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
texastechclub.com On the east side of Jones AT&T Stadium overlooking the football field and downtown. Dining, meeting and conference rooms. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.
McAllen Cimarron Country Club, 956-581-7401 clubatcimarron.com In Mission. 5 miles from McAllen Miller International Airport. Championship golf course, pool, racquetball courts, lighted tennis courts. Closed Mon.
Midland Green Tree Country Club Signature Gold Golf.
San Angelo San Angelo Country Club Signature Gold Golf.
San Antonio My Lone Star Community, 800-433-5079 mylonestarcommunity.com
magnoliacreekgc.com In League City. 20 miles southeast of William P. Hobby Airport. 27-hole linksstyle golf course, practice facilities, event space.
Fair Oaks Ranch Golf & Country Club, 210-582-6700
In Sugar Land.
fairoaksclub.com 16 miles north of San Antonio in Fair Oaks Ranch. Hill Country setting with 36 holes of golf, tennis, swimming, dining. Closed Mon.
South Shore Harbour, 281-334-0525
Lake Amistad Resort & Marina
Riverbend Country Club
southshoreharbourcc.com In League City. 20 miles southeast of William P. Hobby Airport. 27-hole golf course, private events facilities. Closed Mon.
Traditions Club In Bryan. Golf benefits for Signature Gold Golf.
Willow Creek Golf Club, 281-376-4061 willowcreekclub.com In Spring near the Woodlands, 30 miles north of downtown Houston. 18-hole von Hagge and Devlindesigned golf course. Fine and casual dining. Closed Mon.
The Woodlands Country Club, 281-863-1400 thewoodlandscc.com In the Woodlands. 20 miles north of George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Three golf courses: the 27-hole Palmer course, 18-hole Player course, and 18-hole Tournament course. Tennis center with 21 courts, pool, fitness facilities, formal and casual dining, private events facilities. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. S U M M E R 2019
In Del Rio. Part of Forever Resorts.
Mokara Hotel & Spa Omni La Mansión del Rio Hotel Plaza Club Signature Gold Dining.
Rebecca Creek Distillery Members receive a complimentary drink and tour.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Texarkana See Texarkana, Ark.
Temple Wildflower Country Club, 254-771-1177 wildflowerclub.com In Temple, west of Interstate 35. 50 miles from Waco Municipal Airport. Golf course, 6 tennis courts, 2 pool, fitness facilities, main dining room, grill.
Tyler Eagle’s Bluff Country Club In Bullard. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
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Golf Clubs Sports Clubs
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Network Alliance Clubs/ Hotels/Services New listing Must be an overnight guest MemberCard accepted Athletic facilities
Sulphur Springs Country Club In Sulphur Springs. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Victoria Victoria Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Waco Baylor Club Situated on the home side of Baylor University’s McLane Stadium. Dining, private event spaces, meeting rooms with business amenities. Signature Gold Dining.
Utah Park City Jeremy Ranch Golf & Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Virginia
driving range, 8 lighted Har-Tru tennis courts, 2 racquetball courts, fitness center, outdoor junior Olympic-size pool. Closed Mon.
Signature Gold Dining.
Danville See Greensboro, N.C.
Haymarket See Washington, D.C.
Hot Springs Omni Homestead Resort The Owners Club at The Homestead, 540-839-3700 In Hot Springs. Members enjoy 3 top-ranked golf courses, tennis, swimming, horseback riding, hiking, fly-fishing, ice skating, skiing, fine dining, and spa with natural mineral springs, plus the use of 3-bedroom, 3-bath Club Home.
Lansdowne See Washington, D.C.
Leesburg See Washington, D.C.
fordscolonycc.com In Williamsburg, about 50 miles east of Richmond International Airport. Three 18-hole Dan Maples-designed courses, six indoor practice tees, casual and formal dining, private events space. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Omni Richmond Hotel Red Door Spa Stonehenge Golf & Country Club, 804-378-7841 stonehengeclub.com In Midlothian, 30 miles from Richmond International Airport. Golf course, putting green, 6 lighted tennis courts, junior Olympic-size pool. Closed Mon.
Roanoke Hidden Valley Country Club
See Washington, D.C.
Washington Seattle My Puget Sound Community, 800-433-5079 mypugetsoundcommunity.com
Canterwood Golf & Country Club, 253-666-8502 canterwoodgcc.com In Gig Harbor, 34 miles from Sea-Tac Airport. 18-hole golf course, pro shop, 4 tennis courts, Olympic-size pool, formal and informal dining. Closed Mon. Signature Gold Golf.
The Capital Grille The Collective, 206-247-7190
Green Bay
In Newcastle.
Harbour Pointe Golf Club Hotel Monaco Hotel Vintage Park Sorrento Hotel Trophy Lake Golf & Casting Washington National Golf Club In Auburn.
Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. My Capital Community, 800-433-5079 mycapitalcommunity.com
Capital & National Elite Yachts The Capital Grille In Washington, D.C.; and Tysons Corner, Va.
Chantilly National Golf and Country Club, 703-631-9560 chantilly-national.com In Centreville, Va., 10 miles south of Washington Dulles International Airport. 18-hole Ed Ault-designed golf course, practice range, 6 tennis courts, pool, dining areas, and private dining rooms. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Charlie Palmer Group Receive VIP access and service at Charlie Palmer Steak restaurant.
City Club of Washington, 202-347-0818 city-washington.com In the Columbia Square building in downtown. Main dining room, 5 private dining/meeting rooms, business center, member lounge, and bar. Closed Sat and Sun. Signature Gold Dining.
Club Quarters Hotel The Golf Club at Lansdowne In Lansdowne, Va.
Wisconsin
piedmontclub.com In Haymarket, Va. 25 miles from Washington Dulles International Airport. 18-hole Tom Fazio-designed golf course. Pro shop, men’s and women’s locker rooms, dining, and conference facilities. Course closed Tue. Signature Gold Golf.
Red Door Spa
Eau Claire Golf & Country Club In Altoona. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Green Bay Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
La Crosse La Crosse Country Club In Onalaska. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Madison Bishops Bay Country Club In Middleton. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
In Arlington, Va.; Vienna, Va.; and Washington, D.C.
Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner In Tysons, Va.
River Creek Club, 703-779-2022
Milwaukee The Capital Grille Destination Kohler In Kohler.
rivercreekclub.com In Leesburg, Va, along the Potomac River. Fewer than 20 miles from Washington Dulles International Airport. 18-hole Ault, Clark, and Associates-designed championship golf course, 4 lighted Har-Tru tennis courts, pool, pro shop, dining areas, private dining rooms, fitness center.
Spirit of Washington Tower Club Tysons Corner, 703-761-4250 tower-tysons.com In Tysons, Va., atop the Tyson Tower 1 building, in Tysons Corner; 15 miles from Washington Dulles International Airport. Dining room, member bar, and private dining rooms. Signature Gold Dining.
West Virginia
Geneva National Golf Club In Lake Geneva.
University Club of Milwaukee — Downtown Signature Gold Dining.
University Club of Milwaukee — Golf Club Signature Gold Golf.
Wausau Greenwood Hills Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
International Canada Montréal, Québec Club de Golf Islesmere In Laval. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Charleston Berry Hills Country Club
Le Maître De Mont-Tremblant
Signature Gold Golf.
In the Laurentian Mountains.
Kearneysville
Rosemere Golf Club
Prospect Hall Shooting Club
In Blainville. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
Norbeck Country Club, Rockville, Md.
Columbia Tower Club, 206-622-2010
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Odyssey Cruises Piedmont Club, 703-753-5922
The Golf Club at Newcastle
The Pines Country Club
collectiveseattle.com In Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood. Restaurant and bar, coffee shop, boutique bouldering area, and art studio. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.
greenbrierclub.com In Chesapeake. 12 miles from Norfolk International Airport. Championship Rees Jones-designed 18-hole golf course, putting and chipping greens,
Greenbrier Country Club, 757-547-7375
Eau Claire
In Port Orchard.
columbia-tower.com On the 75th and 76th floors atop the Columbia Center downtown. 3 dining rooms, 6 private dining rooms, and the Stratus bar and lounge. Fully equipped business center with highspeed wireless Internet access and videoconferencing center. Signature Gold Dining.
Norfolk
norbeckcc.com In Rockville. 18 miles north of Washington D.C. 18-hole golf course, 12 tennis courts, volleyball court, pool, fitness center. Course closed Mon. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Richmond
Tysons
Greencroft Club
Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
In Mukilteo.
See Washington, D.C.
Charlottesville
Mt. Vernon Excursion Norbeck Country Club, 301-774-7700
town-point.com Downtown in the World Trade Center. Formal and casual dining, lounge, business center, meeting and conference rooms. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.
In Salem. Signature Gold Golf.
See Washington, D.C.
The Golf Club at Hawks Prairie In Lacey.
Ford’s Colony Country Club, 757-258-4100
Morgantown
Lansdowne Resort In Lansdowne, Va.
The Sanderling Resort Spirit of Norfolk Town Point Club, 757-625-6606
Arlington Centreville
The Golf Club at Echo Falls In Snohomish.
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Val Des Lacs Golf Club In Ste-Sophie.
Ottawa, Ontario Club de Golf Hautes Plaines In Gatineau, Quebec.
Eagle Creek Golf Club In Dunrobin.
GreyHawk Golf Club Signature Gold Golf.
Kanata Golf & Country Club In Kanata.
Toronto, Ontario Blue Springs Golf Club In Acton.
Caledon Woods Golf Club 30 minutes northwest of Toronto.
Cherry Downs Golf & Country Club In Pickering.
The Club at Bond Head In Bond Head. Signature Gold Golf.
The Country Club In Woodbridge.
DiamondBack Golf Club In Richmond Hill.
Eagle Ridge Golf Club In Georgetown. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
Emerald Hills Golf Club In Stouffville.
Glen Abbey Golf Club 30 minutes west of Toronto.
Glencairn Golf Club In Milton.
Glendale Golf and Country Club In Hamilton. Signature Gold Golf.
Grandview Golf Club 2 hours north of Toronto.
Greenhills Golf Club 2 hours west of Toronto. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
Greystone Golf Club In Milton.
Heron Point Golf Links In Ancaster.
Hidden Lake Golf Club In Burlington. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
King Valley Golf Club In King City.
King’s Riding Golf Club In King City.
The Lake Joseph Club 2 hours north of Toronto.
National Pines Golf Club In Innisfil.
Omni King Edward Hotel RattleSnake Point Golf Club In Milton.
Rocky Crest Golf Resort In Mactier.
Sherwood Inn In Port Carling.
Station Creek Golf Club In Gormley.
Wyndance Golf Club Signature Gold Golf.
Vancouver, British Columbia Vida Spa 4 locations.
China Beijing C apital Club, 011-8610-8486-2225 thecapitalclub.com On the 50th floor of Capital Mansion in the Chao Yang business district. Bar area, grill room, Chinese dining room, 9 private rooms, business center with wireless Internet access and videoconferencing facilities. Athletics area includes swimming pool, gymnasium, squash, and 6-lane bowling alley. Signature Gold Dining.
Shenzhen Mission Hills China In Dongguan, Haikou, and Shenzhen.
Colombia Bolivar TPC Cartagena at Karibana Members receive preferred rates on Stay & Play packages.
Dominican Republic La Romana Casa de Campo Resort & Villas Members receive complimentary room upgrade and 30-minute golf lesson.
England London Club Quarters Hotel, Gracechurch Club Quarters Hotel, St. Paul’s Club Quarters Hotel, Trafalgar Square St. James’s Hotel & Club
France Paris Paris International Golf Club Signature Gold Golf.
Saint James Paris Hotel
Germany Frankfurt Frankfurt Airport Club Inside the Frankfurt Airport complex, near the Sheraton Hotel.
India New Delhi Le Cirque
Mexico
Singapore
Cancun
Singapore
Omni Cancun Hotel & Villas Omni Puerto Adventuras Hotel Beach Resort In Puerto Adventuras.
Cozumel Cozumel Country Club, 011-52-987-872-9570 cozumelcountryclub.com.mx On the northern side of the island, 5 miles from international cruise ship pier. 18-hole course designed by the Nicklaus Design Group, practice area, putting and chipping green, practice bunker and two-tiered practice tee. Native palapa-style clubhouse with casual dining and pro shop. Signature Gold Golf.
Melia Cozumel All-Inclusive Golf & Beach Resort Playa Azul Golf, Scuba, Spa Hotel Presidente Intercontinental Cozumel Resort Spa
Puerto Vallarta Casa Velas Hotel Boutique Marina Vallarta Club de Golf, 011-52-322-221-00-73 vallartagolfclubs.com In Marina Vallarta, north of Puerto Vallarta and 5 miles from the airport. 18-hole championship course, driving range, practice green. Clubhouse, open terrace, bar. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold and Silver only.
Marriott Casa Magna Hotel The Owners Club at Puerto Vallarta, 011-52-322-221-2690 In the exclusive Marina Vallarta Club de Golf on Mexico’s Pacific Coast. Championship golf, 3-bedroom, 3-bath or 2-bedroom, 2-1/2-bath furnished accommodations with private verandas and hot tubs. Members pay cart fees only at Vista Vallarta, the 18-hole Jack Nicklaus-designed course. A second 18-hole course, designed by Tom Weiskopf, is also available for play.
Vista Vallarta Club de Golf, 011-52-322-29-000-30 vallartagolfclubs.com In the foothills overlooking Puerto Vallarta. Two 18-hole golf courses: one Jack Nicklaus-designed 18-hole championship course, and a course by Tom Weiskopf. Practice facilities, pro shop, clubhouse. Signature Gold Golf.
Roc (Taiwan) Taipei World Trade Center Club
Scotland
Indonesia
St. Andrews
Jakarta
Old Course Hotel St. Andrews Golf Resort & Spa
American Club
the clubline
800-433-5079 international callers
The American Club
972-888-7357
e - mail clubline @ clubcorp . com fax
South Africa Johannesburg
972-888-7527
The Rand Club
for a complete list of your benefits clubline . com
Sweden Stockholm
private event desk
877-684-3919
Vidbynas Golf Club
privateevents @ clubcorp . com
Switzerland Lipperswil
Services
Golf Club Lipperswil 30 miles east of Zurich-Kloten Airport. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
Vietnam
Transportation
Hanoi
Avis Car Rental
Press Club
Other Affiliates Entertainment Six Flags amusement parks Members receive up to 56 percent off main ticket prices.
Tickets Purchase tickets for events such as concerts, Las Vegas shows, sporting events, and theater productions. Ticket purchases are through a thirdparty provider.
Topgolf At participating locations, members receive a free lifetime membership card ($5 value), plus 50 percent off bay rates on Mondays.
Hotel Program
Members receive discounted rates at participating locations and members with Signature Gold Unlimited or O.N.E. benefits receive complimentary enrollment into Avis First, a reward program that offers special deals and upgrades for members.
Travel Diamond Resorts Members receive a 15 percent discount off best available rates.
Elite Alliance Members receive access to more than 100 destinations worldwide. One-time waived enrollment fee for new members.
The Moorings Members receive a 5 percent discount on select charters through this global premier yacht company.
Oceania Cruises
Club 1 Hotels Members receive best rates at major luxury hotel chains with no blackout dates and no membership fee as a benefit of their club membership. Log on to club website or contact ClubLine.
Insurance Geico Members may qualify for an additional discount on car insurance. For a free quote, go to geico.com/disc/ clubcorp or call 800-368-2734.
Products 1-800-Flowers.com Members receive a 15 percent discount on delivered orders including flowers and merchandise. Order through the ClubLine.
Dell Members receive preferred rates on consumer products through Dell’s Member Purchase Program. Shop dell.com/mpp/clubcorp and receive up to 30 percent discount on select systems, plus up to 10 percent discount on all Dell branded mobility products.
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Ship Sticks Members receive preferred rates for golf club shipping services. Coupon code: ClubCorp10
Members receive a $100 shipboard credit.
Omni Hotels & Resorts Members receive a 12 percent discount on Omni’s Best Available Rate program at the time of booking.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Members receive a $100 shipboard credit per suite for new bookings on any Regent Seven Seas cruise, and best-available 2-for-1 inclusive fares.
Silversea Members receive up to 5 percent discount on cruises, $200 shipboard credit, and onboard amenities.
Private Clubs (USPS 022-637) is published four times a year by ClubCorp Publications, Inc., 3030 LBJ Freeway, 5th Floor, Dallas, TX 75234. Periodicals Postage Paid at Dallas, TX, and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions are $15 a year in the United States and $24 a year in Canada. For subscriptions and address changes, please visit privateclubsmag.com. CPM no. 0293628. Publications Mail Agreement no. 1595318. GST no. 87492 1927 RT0001. Published and printed in the United States. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Private Clubs, 3030 LBJ Freeway, 5th Floor, Dallas, TX 75234.
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aging through Assouline’s new Roy Lichtenstein: The Impossible Collection, connoisseurs of bookmaking and pop art will find common cause to celebrate. The 200-page coffee-table treasure features more than 100 of Lichtenstein’s most famous works — cartoon parodies including “Whaam!” and “Drowning Girl” — reproduced using hand-inked color plates. The artist — part of “a generational revolt, shocking and invigorating the American art scene,” according to the book — famously riffed on comic books and their melodrama, including magnifying the Ben-Day dots that accompanied photographic images in reproduction. This was his way of stimulating a discussion about art and appropriation and elevating the ordinary to high-art status much as Andy Warhol did with Campbell’s Soup cans. Presented in a linen-lined case, the limitededition book is printed on heavy paper and bound by hand, applying the ancient art of bookbinding to the modern art of homage. We think Lichtenstein would approve.
It’s time to test your mettle on this rugged masterpiece. Renowned course architect Gil Hanse has transformed what Donald Ross first carved out of the sand a century ago into 18 dramatic holes you’ll want to play again and again. Introducing the latest championship course at Pinehurst. Mention CLUBCORP19 and receive 20% off any vacation package. Village of Pinehurst, North Carolina | 866.291.9428 | Visit pinehurst.com
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Gil Hanse thought of every angle. Now it’s your turn. Play the new Pinehurst No. 4.
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During July and August, show your family and friends what O.N.E. or Signature Gold Unlimited is all about as you travel. Enjoy one complimentary guest green fee at a participating country club, and/or a complimentary guest meal at one of our city clubs, each month depending on your membership type. Members with O.N.E. or Signature Gold Unlimited get both! This offer is available exclusively at participating ClubCorp clubs, outside your Club and Community, when you travel. Reservations must be made through ClubLine and Member must accompany guest.1
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New Alliance Clubs Use your complimentary2 golf benefits 1 Crystal Lake Country Club Chicago, IL
Enjoy a picturesque round of golf on one of the Midwest’s most challenging courses. Known throughout the region for its unrivaled course conditions, the championship golf course is open year-round for play (weather permitting) and provides a challenge for players of all skill levels with 135 acres of tree-lined fairways with bentgrass, and small, undulating bentgrass greens and tees. The club also offers a practice range and a short game facility.
2 Edison Club Rexford, NY
Nestled on the rolling hills above the bluffs of the Mohawk River, 27 holes of championship golf provide a solid test for all skill levels. The Edison Club golf course offers a pretty park-like setting, with many of the holes lined by mature trees. Players find plenty of challenges to focus their attention from the risk/reward doglegged par-fours, sometimes reachable par-fives and formidable par-threes, this is a golf course you simply don’t tire of playing.
3 Country Club of Farmington Farmington, CT
The course was designed by Devereux Emmet and opened in 1892, one of the first 100 clubs in America. The regulation-length Championship course features 6,580 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71. Despite the yardage, the course is very challenging for all skill levels, and protects par very well.
Enjoy access to the club 4 Prospect Hall Sporting Clays and Hunt Club Kearneysville, WV
Located in the Shenandoah Valley of West Virginia’s eastern panhandle, approximately 60 miles from Washington DC, Prospect Hall provides Members and guests with access to shotgun sport shooting. Members will enjoy preferred pricing on trap, skeet, and 5-stand activities. Gun rental, lessons and overnight accommodations are available.
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TPC Cartagena at Karibana Cartagena, Colombia
Play a landmark among high-end golf courses in Latin America and the world. The stunning championship golf course by Nicklaus Design provides a challenging test of ability, complemented by a memorably scenic experience. The front 9 is surrounded by a spectacular natural forest with six lakes, and the back 9 runs along stunning oceanfront property. Beyond the course, enjoy the clubhouse, Beach Club, an exclusive thematic beach, luxury apartments, a 5-star hotel managed by Conrad, Hilton’s luxury brand, tennis courts, spa, water sports and ecological tours. Choose from four different Stay & Play Packages starting at $230 per night with something to fit everyone’s needs, including a room with exceptional views of the ocean, golf course or pool area, breakfast, green fee(s) and more. 3
The Michelangelo Hotel Manhattan, NY
Come stay at The Michelangelo Hotel in the heart of Manhattan, a few steps from Times Square. Enjoy up to 10% off the best available rate for Members of ClubCorp clubs and their family and friends. 2
Cornerstone Vineyards Napa, CA
Members enjoy two-for-one tastings at the tasting room in downtown Napa, as well as 15% savings on all wine purchases. To purchase online with savings, please use code CLUBCORP. The vibrant, contemporary tasting room is located in the heart of downtown Napa, the Valley's ultimate food and wine destination, offering tastings for the novice wine drinker to the connoisseur wine collector. The elegant and stylish setting is ideal for gathering with friends to enjoy the unparalleled selection of wines, many of which are only available for purchase at the winery directly. 2
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FEATURED LOCATIONS
Omni Barton Creek Resort and Spa Austin, TX
Experience a $150 million renovation and expansion celebrating seven unique dining concepts, an allnew Mokara Spa, a transformed poolscape and newly-designed guest rooms. Play to your heart’s content on four of Omni Barton Creek’s most highly commended courses with the Unlimited Golf Package. This package includes unlimited rounds of golf per adult per day, unlimited same-day replays on any of the four available courses, unlimited use of the resort driving range and daily breakfast per adult.4
Sanderling Resort
Omni Charlotte
Outer Banks, NC
Charlotte, NC
During June, July and August, buy 4 nights in select rooms with king beds and get 1 night free! This offer is valid with new leisure reservations only. 2
Enjoy luxury with a touch of genuine North Carolina hospitality. The hotel just completed a $30-million-dollar renovation, upgrading all sleeping rooms and public space. Get 20% off the best available rate this summer. 5
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Omni Frisco Hotel Frisco, TX
Enjoy 20% off the best available rate this summer at Omni Frisco Hotel. Omni Frisco Hotel captures the energy and future of this vibrant North Texas city, making it a location you’ll never forget. Featuring 300 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites, this luxury 16-story hotel serves as the cornerstone of The Star, anchored by the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters and 12,000-seat stadium, Ford Center. Located in the heart of The Star, a 91-acre entertainment district, Omni Frisco offers exciting dining, nightlife and shopping just steps away from the hotel. Visit Omni Frisco, and discover how a change in scenery can change you. 2
Omni San Francisco San Francisco, CA
Sonnenalp Hotel Vail, CO
Stay at the award-winning Sonnenalp Hotel in the heart of worldrenowned Vail Village and play at the unparalleled Sonnenalp Club with your complimentary golf benefits just 15 miles west of Vail. Members receive 20% off Sonnenalp room rates and preferred rates on the breakfast buffet, valet parking and resort fee, welcome gift upon arrival and access to preferred tee times at Sonnenalp Club.6
Enjoy a 15% discount off the best available rates on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday night stay at the Omni San Francisco through August 31, 2019. 2
Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate Orlando, FL
Discover the true essence of Central Florida at Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate and enjoy 17% off the best available rate. Experience Orlando’s only resort wave pool, 23 private cabanas and kids’ interactive pool with pool slides. Once you dry off, enjoy championship golf courses, natural walking trails, a signature spa, nine onsite restaurants and proximity to world-famous theme parks and attractions. 2
FOR TICKETS, RESERVATIONS OR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THESE SPECIAL OFFERS: 800.433.5079 | clubline@clubcorp.com | clubcorpnetwork.com 1. Take a Guest for Free: Reservations must be made through ClubLine. Members must accompany guests. Subject to applicable guest policies. Members may extend one free green fee and/or one meal subject to the Member’s level of benefits and the standard Signature Gold and O.N.E. guidelines. Valid exclusively at participating ClubCorp clubs. 2. Some restrictions and exclusions apply. Contact ClubLine for more details. 3. TPC Cartagena at Karibana: Offer valid through December 20, 2019. 4. Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa: Subject to availability and blackout dates. Children not included. Two (2) night minimum stay required. If guest wishes to golf every day of their stay, they must book the package for each day. Golf is to be consumed the following day. Same day replays are included, and can be scheduled through the pro shop prior to arrival. With this package, you are able to play on any of the four courses, based on availability. Course availability varies daily based on maintenance and Member course rotation. Please call 512-329-4653 for tee-time availability. Taxes and $39++ daily resort charge not included. Not applicable to groups, conventions or in combination with other discount offers. Rates subject to change without notice. 5. Omni Charlotte Hotel: Offer valid to August 30, 2019. 6. Sonnenalp Hotel: Offer valid through October 31, 2019. Taxes, gratuities, fees not included. Restrictions may apply. 1-6 All offers are subject to availability and none are redeemable for cash. Other restrictions and exclusions may apply. © ClubCorp USA, Inc. All rights reserved. 0519 CB
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