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ear Members and Guests, This year marks an incredible milestone for ClubCorp: the 60th anniversary of our founding. In 1957, we began construction on our first club, Brookhaven Country Club near Dallas, and, with that, launched our collection of first-class private clubs. While our mission of Building Relationships and Enriching Lives remains the same, what sets us apart as the World Leader in Private Clubs is our continuous effort to reinvent the industry and enhance daily life for today’s private club member. In the past few years, we have added new business, lifestyle, and family-friendly amenities, unparalleled programming, and new membership products unmatched in the industry. We also have achieved record charitable giving with our ClubCorp Charity Classic raising more than $20 million since its inception 10 years ago. So what’s next? We will continue to enhance Member experiences and value our Employee Partners, while we look to the future of private clubs and how we can continue to exceed your expectations. As ClubCorp celebrates 60 years of service, I’d like to thank you — our Members — for helping us succeed and I invite you to celebrate along with us. Be sure to watch your email and club newsletters for the next 12 months for information on special events throughout the year, drawings for incredible trips and prizes, and gifts just for you. You will also see programs and activities at our clubs all year, plus stories in the Access newsletter and on ClubCorp’s social media platforms from tenured Members and about our Employee Partners, who show commitment, dedication, and care daily to create exceptional experiences for you and your guests. Thank you for the incredible journey — we look forward to celebrating with you and I am excited about the future.

WELL-DESERVED RECOGNITION: Congratulations to our CEO, Eric Affeldt, on his induction into the Hospitality Industry Hall of Honor at the University of Houston last fall. For more about this, turn to page 68.

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Table of Contents

88 Bonus Indulge 102 Two More Swing Drills 106 More One-Pan Wonders 110 New Luxury Hotels Across the Globe 120 M ore 2016 Charity Classic Snapshots

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10 Travel Where a top travel expert wants to head next to support sustainable tourism; the latest mustbook lodgings in California, Sri Lanka, and other locales; new must-try restaurant from chef Shawn McClain in Las Vegas. 20 Rides The season’s

32 The Year Ahead in Golf Are You an Avid Skier? 38 44 Brandy Rocks Out 48 Happy Birthday, Canada! 58 Single-Skillet Sizzler 3 Tempting New Ways 60 to Explore the World

Keen-eyed golf experts offer bold predictions about the people, places, and topics that will rule this season. BY J O S H S E N S

If so, you’ll want to put Iceland and Switzerland at the top of your must-visit list. Here’s why. BY M I C HAE L F RAN K A N D H I LARY NAN G L E

The oft-stodgy spirit gets an edgy born-in-the-USA makeover with new bottles just hitting the market. BY WAY N E C U RT I S

best new sedans check off all your practical-minded musts while still being a heckuva lot of fun to drive.

22 Wine & Spirits With so many new cocktail bitters now hitting the market, we pinpoint some of the best ones worth tracking down. 23 Culture D.C.’s newest Smithsonian museum opens visitors’ eyes to the struggles and triumphs of African-Americans; plus other must-know cultural happenings.

25 Profiles Noteworthy club members with fascinating stories.

28 The Game The highest-ranking pro golfers, including Lydia Ko and Henrik Stenson, share similar swing traits such as consistent tempo and a forward-leaning shaft. Three top instructors provide drills that will help you mirror those qualities so you can take your game up several notches. BY T O M M AC K I N

84 Louis XIII Cognac Serve up one of the world’s finest spirits from a lavish limited-edition decanter. BY J I L L RO BI N S O N

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Head north to celebrate the second-largest country’s 150th year. What not to miss in each province. BY E LAI N E G LU SAC

All you need is one pan and some tasty ingredients to whip up this easy Cajun Dirty Rice dish at home. BY R O B I N BAR R SU S S M A N

Two ships and a train redefine luxury getaways.

BY E LAI N E G LU SAC, A N D R EW S E S SA, A N D JAN I C E WAL D H E N D E R S O N

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66 ClubCorp News and Events. Check out all the fun at this year’s ClubCorp Charity Classic events, where you and your fellow members pulled together for good causes. BY ALEX ETHRIDGE

70 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, resorts, and affiliates.

On the Cover: Skiing on a peak near Deplar Farm in Iceland.

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From the Editor For You Ski Buffs

riters Michael Frank and Hilary Nangle have been schussing down mountains throughout North America and Europe since childhood. Given their ski worldliness, neither of these passionate skiers is easily impressed by new developments in the ski world, yet both returned to the U.S. raving about the two European ski resorts that we dispatched them to for our cover story (“Are You an Avid Skier?” page 38) — Deplar Farm in Iceland and Andermatt, Switzerland. Michael’s high-five take on the heli-skiing Deplar serves up: “The guides have it dialed. That’s what’s so amazing. You’re skiing in Oz, or on Pluto, but the runs can be ultramellow even though the landscape is wild.” Hilary sums up her enchantment with Andermatt with similar praise. “I loved the endless skiing possibilities, especially from the resort’s Gemsstock summit. Seemingly endless untracked powder beckoned from all directions and inviting corduroy zigzagged down the front face.” Hmm, quotes like that should motivate you to pack your skis for both destinations if you’re as passionate about skiing as Michael and Hilary. If you’re more into cruising, turn to page 60 for stories on two of the most anticipated new ships — Regent’s Seven Seas Explorer and Seabourn’s Encore. We tell you whether they live up to their hype and redefine “wow” on the high seas. On page 64, we take you back on land and aboard the new Belmond Grand Hibernian, a luxury train that delivers the best of Ireland via the tracks. We’ve also got golf, food, liquor, and much more in this issue. — DON NICHOLS don.nichols@clubcorp.com

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2016 Charity Classic Through golf and tennis tournaments, galas, swim clinics, 5K runs, and other fun events at our clubs, you again raised more than $2 million for Augie’s Quest and other good causes. Check out the photos on page 66.

Assistant Editor ALEX ETHRIDGE

Administrative Assistant DONNA COBURN CONTRIBUTORS

Wayne Curtis, Paula Felps, Michael Frank, Elaine Glusac, Joseph Guinto, Tom Mackin, Hilary Nangle, Jill Robinson, Josh Sens, Andrew Sessa, Robin Barr Sussman, Janice Wald Henderson W R I T E R S:

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Writer Tom Mackin Home base: Scottsdale, Ariz. Assignment: “What Great Swings Have in Common” (page 28) Quote: “There may be no better feeling in golf than to hit the ball exactly the way you wanted to. Laird Small’s tip to visualize each shot and create a consistent routine will help make those times more frequent.” Has written for: Golf Magazine and Links

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Writer Hilary Nangle Home base: Waldoboro, Maine Assignment: “Are You an Avid Skier?” (page 38) Quote: “After skiing lift-served off-piste powder, I attended an alphorn concert in a baroque church. This balance of cultural preservation with development makes Andermatt sing.” Has written for: National Geographic Traveler and Ski

Writer Andrew Sessa Home base: Boston Assignment: “Regent Seven Seas’ Newest Ship” (page 60) Quote: “The Explorer feels like a real industry gamechanger that will attract new travelers to cruising and impress die-hard cruisers who think they’ve seen everything.” Has written for: Architectural Digest and Condé Nast Traveler

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Additional lifestyle tidbits that you need to know about — hotel openings and renovations around the world, increased air service to China, books just coming off the presses, new entertainment and sports venues, and more.

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Travel 10 Rides 20 Wine & Spirits 22 Culture 23 Eco-Travel

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MARTIN HARTLEY (HIKER, BEDROOM), RON THOMAS (UPCHURCH)

The United Nations has declared 2017 the year of sustainable tourism. You might be asking what some of your best options are if you want to embrace this type of responsible travel. To help you out, we turned to Matthew Upchurch, the chairman and CEO of Virtuoso, one of the leading networks specializing in luxury and experiential travel, with more than 11,400 luxury travel advisers in the U.S. and across the globe. We asked this bona fide expert where he would most like to travel next — for leisure, not work — with this idea of sustainability in mind. Here, his personal wish list for him and his family, and they’ll be fortunate enough to experience at least two of the destinations this year. Maybe your paths will soon cross with Upchurch or his clan somewhere in the world — or maybe even out of it. — DON NICHOLS

Antarctica

“It’s the only continent I’ve not visited. We have great cruise partners that call on the White Continent, and it’s one of the best and most accessible ways to explore and enjoy this fascinating corner of the globe. But White Desert, a small community of huts recently refurbed to become more luxury focused, has me ready to make the trek. White Desert has to fly in all materials and provisions from Cape Town, and the same goes for cleanup after guests leave; all waste is flown back out, which ensures they operate on a zero-impact policy.”

Some of White Desert’s other sustainability practices: Uses photovoltaic solar power to charge laptops, satellite phones, and cameras. Has solar heaters for the hot-water system and experimental solar-powered air heaters for heating all pods. What he’d do there: “Exploring the surroundings is reason enough to go, but I’m tempted by the overnight excursion to the South Pole, which W I N T E R 2017

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includes a prop plane ride, plus a trek in some daunting temperatures. You can even mark the occasion with a special Bremont timepiece engraved with the date you made the visit. That’s a pretty cool souvenir!” About White Desert: Operates in November and December of each year — January and February, weather permitting — and accommodates 12 guests in six fiberglass pods recently upgraded with luxury fabric headboards, Saarinen chairs, fur throws, and extended en suite bathrooms. Guests gather in two other pods — a dining room and a combination lounge and library. 411: From $10,400. 011-44-7740-423571; white-desert.com

Outer Space

“Without question, suborbital space sits at the top of my wish list. I became a Virgin Galactic ‘Founder’ in 2006, which effectively means I will be one of the first 84 people to enjoy this experience when it begins operation. I’m not a thrill-seeker or a Trekkie, but I am a huge advocate of the pioneering spirit and that’s exactly what Galactic embodies. Everyone who has ventured into space — fewer than 600 people — has said that seeing the Earth’s curvature from that vantage point changes your life; suddenly it brings the Earth’s fragility into very clear focus. The ability to see it for myself has been a driving factor in my decision to participate in suborbital space tourism. As a travel enthusiast, I can’t think of anything better than going to infinity and beyond.”

French Polynesia (going there this year)

“My family’s must-see beach destination in 2017 is the Brando on Tetiaroa island in French Polynesia. Marlon Brando bought this private island in 1967 after filming Mutiny on the Bounty nearby. As his personal home, he was drawn to it because he felt closer to nature, and he dedicated his time and resources to preserving the island’s natural beauty, biodiversity, and cultural heritage, making it the model for sustainability. The resort upholds Brando’s vision.” Some of the Brando’s sustainability practices: Has implemented an array of eco-friendly innovations, including a seawater air-conditioning system that uses cold water from the ocean’s depths to cool all of the resort’s buildings, reducing energy demands by nearly 70 percent. Also, has built an eco-station on the island at which scientists lead research into sustainable interdependence. What he’ll do there: “With two active boys who are learning to love the outdoors, we’re looking forward to trying snorkeling and paddleboarding on these still-pristine waters.” 411: From $2,544. 011-689-40-866-300; thebrando.com

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As Virtuoso’s top exec, Upchurch often fields the same question when people first meet him: Given the explosion of travel websites, aren’t travel agents a dying breed? He counters such a claim with stats like these: 1 Virtuoso’s network of advisers booked $15.5 billion of travel in 2016, up from $14 billion in 2015. 1 Virtuoso saw a 26 percent increase in its number of advisers between 2014 and 2015. W I N T E R 2017

Some of Virgin Galactic’s sustainability practices: More environmentally friendly launches than traditional space launches because they’re air launches, not ground ones, and therefore require less fuel and produce fewer emissions. Virgin Galactic’s ultimate mission includes not only transporting passengers but payload such as satellites for other organizations, which reduces the number of launches and the overall environmental impact that comes with them. What he’ll do there: “As passengers, we will experience two or three minutes of weightlessness, and in total silence, since they will cut off the engines during this part of the flight. The craft’s cabin is designed so that all you do is unbuckle the seat belt, and then you can float around and look out the large windows. While two or three minutes may not seem like a long time, I’ve done a Zero-G flight where you get 20 to 30 seconds of weightlessness during each parabola, and loved it. This will feel like a far longer amount of time.” 411: From $250,000. virgingalactic.com

Upchurch offers up a litany of reasons it pays to use an adviser, including: 1 An adviser has access to rates, special amenities, and products not available to the public. Virtuoso values the amenities it has negotiated for its clients at $450 per stay. 1 Even though fees are now common in the industry, using an adviser will likely still save you money because of the special rates a network such as Virtuoso negotiates, save you time, and deliver greater value. 1 An adviser will help you devise a Plan B if something goes wrong on a trip, ensuring you waste a minimum of your precious vacation time.

TIM MCKENNA (BRANDO)

— United Nations World Travel Organization

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Other Upchurch Picks

Sustainable tourism isn’t just about addressing environmental issues. It’s also about respecting the needs of local communities and helping locals thrive along with their cultures and traditions. That’s why these destinations also make Upchurch’s must-experience list.

Song Saa Private Island, Cambodia (going there this year)

“Last year I met with Rory Hunter in Hong Kong and was captivated by the vision he and his wife, Melita, share for Song Saa. They set out to ensure their slice of heaven in Cambodia’s Koh Rong Archipelago was one of the world’s most sustainably sound resorts in the world, and they’ve done it! Song Saa sets new standards in environmental protection for sustainability, community development, and luxury accommodations.” Some of Song Saa’s sustainability practices: Has created Cambodia’s first marine reserve, with income alternatives developed to replace locals’ lost revenue opportunities in that area. Built a solid-waste management facility in the largest settlement nearest the resort; the facility includes a sorting area for recyclable materials, composting area for organic wastes, and a well supplying water to clean equipment. What he’ll do there: “My kids are most excited for the rain-forest encounter and marine safari, both of which highlight the natural beauty of the islands and surrounding area. My wife, Jessica, and I are passionate about the sunrise yoga and the traditional Buddhist blessing ceremony they’ve arranged with local monks on our behalf. Both create a sense of peace and appreciation.” 411: From $1,098. 011-855-23-989-012; songsaa.com

JUSTIN MOTT (YOGA), DANA ALLEN (AFRICA)

Buddhist blessing ceremony

Botswana and Kenya “Africa has held a piece of my soul since my father purchased Percival Tours and helped open up tourism in Africa during the early 1960s. I was fortunate enough to spend many of my childhood summers there, even being made an honorary policeman by the village force in Kasane, Botswana, at age 11. “In 2013, Jessica and I helped establish the VirtuosoUpchurch Learning Centre, a facility dedicated to specialneeds children outside of Nairobi, Kenya, and a project developed through one of our partners, Micato Safaris, and its AmericaShare charity. Tourism, at its core, has the ability to help raise up people. AmericaShare is a prime example of cultural sustainability because you have to support the people of that land in order for tourism to successfully continue. Micato’s community support combined with the research, conservation, and anti-poaching efforts of some of our partners, such as Wilderness Safaris, work in tandem to make sure that both the people and the continent’s wildlife are protected and allowed to prosper.” What he’d do there: “I’m eager for my kids to experience the diversity of people, cultures, and wildlife that southern and eastern Africa offer. Wilderness Safaris operates some of Africa’s eco-friendliest camps, and whether it’s watching the parade of elephants as they trek to their watering hole past its Kings Pool camp in Botswana or witnessing the great wildebeest migration in Kenya, Wilderness ensures its guests have a front-row seat. They say, ‘You leave Africa, but it never leaves you.’ It’s true and I’m excited for my kids to feel it, too. It will be the loudest silence they’ve ever heard!”

Mexico City “The capital is close to my heart; I spent my first 12 years here, and it helped shape who I am today. I have a deep appreciation for the people, their pride, and their culture, and I was happy when UNESCO chose to designate the cuisine of Mexico as part of its Intangible Cultural Heritage list. Mexico City, in particular, is enjoying a thriving culinary scene and is now home to some of the world’s best restaurants.” On the Upchurch dining list: “Quintonil from chef Jorge Vallejo, which grows herbs, flowers, and infusions on its rooftop and vegetables in nearby Xochilmilco, Hidalgo, and Estado de México; and chef Eduardo Garcia’s Maximo Bistrot Local, which uses fresh ingredients selected daily from local markets. Both chefs embrace the farm-to-table concept; not because it’s trendy, but because it’s the best means of preparing and preserving dishes that represent their country.”

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More Need-to-Know Tidbits FISH Go heli-fishing in the Chilean Patagonia on remote Navarino Island, where untouched trout waters abound. The eight-day trip, from Frontiers International Travel, starts at $7,600 and is available Jan. 15-April 15. 800-2451950; frontierstravel.com/lakeutaia-lodge SKI Discover Niseko Village in Hokkaido, Japan, now gaining popularity with U.S. skiers for its dry champagne powder snow. The resort has just added a ski trail, two all-season lifts, and two magic carpet surface lifts. niseko-village.com

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Next-Gen Gastropub Familiar dishes, unfamiliar tastes BY

DON NICHOLS

Chef Shawn McClain

bite into traditional American bar food given edgy modern interpretations at the recently opened Libertine Social at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas, celebrity chef Shawn McClain’s third restaurant in the country’s gaming capital. Two not-what-you-expect starters the James Beard Awardwinning chef counts among his personal favorites: 1 The Modern Fried Egg, in which he combines corn juice, a whipped egg, and caviar inside an eggshell and serves with a crispy brioche. 1 The Strawberry Gazpacho, which he makes a culinary indulgence by adding avocado, hearts of palm, and king crab. Other tasty menu items served up with twists include toasts and dips, artisanal sausages, and flatbreads — all good for sharing. For a heartier appetite, how about a 10-ounce Wagyu skirt steak or a whole roasted fish? A whimsical, eclectic design inspired by the funky Abbot Kinney neighborhood in Venice, Calif., features a layout that offers multiple settings for varying moods. If you’re feeling social, sip cocktails created by mixologist extraordinaire Tony Abou-Ganim and nosh in the Voyeur Lounge, with its cushy sofas and chairs and community tables perfect for getting chatty. Duck into the adjacent, more intimate Arcade Bar to savor classic drinks from the 19th and 20th centuries. To eyeball the culinary action, pull up a chair at the chef’s table, and interact with the kitchen pros as they perform their culinary magic. For a more traditional experience, opt for the dining room. Or escape all the lively action inside by requesting a table on the outdoor patio.

EAT Chef Joshua Wahler, a former Hell’s Kitchen contestant, and hospitality luminary Andy Tsavos have launched Nisí, a Greek-tinged dining spot in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. 3330 E. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-200-6006; nisigroup.com RIDE Through April, the Bespoke Inn in Scottsdale, Ariz., is offering a four-night cycling package that includes guided rides on a highend road bike, a daily gourmet brunch, and one dinner at its on-site restaurant, Virtù. All pedaling excursions leave from the inn and range from 20 to 100-plus miles. Encircle Camelback and Mummy mountains, or push farther to enjoy Sonoran Desert vistas on rides to Bartlett Lake, Fountain Hills, or Saguaro Lake. From $1,950. 480-664-0730; bespokeinn.com

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CRUISE Crystal River Cruises, which debuted with the Crystal Mozart last summer, launches the Crystal Bach and Crystal Mahler this summer, then the Crystal Debussy and Crystal Ravel in spring 2018. They’ll all ply European rivers, and you can book any of them now. 888-799-2437; crystalcruises.com 1 In January, the Moorings yacht charter company adds Puerto Rico and the Spanish Virgin Islands to its trip options. From $4,000 per week. 866-719-7549; moorings.com — COMPILED BY THE STAFF AND JILL ROBINSON

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Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort

Luxe hotel openings on the south coast help island nation move beyond its troubled past

The resort opened last winter as Sri Lanka’s first international luxury hotel of any real size. Its 152 rooms and one- and two-bedroom villas — most with water views and all served by butlers — sit among soaring palms on a 21-acre oceanfront former coconut plantation at the southern coast’s center. Dining experiences range from an international buffet to private Sri Lankan cooking classes. Plus, the expansive spa features Asian treatments, including Ayurvedic modalities and Thai and Balinese massage. From $250. 011-94-11-4689689; tangalle.anantara.com

Sri Lanka’s Resurgence BY

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even years after sri lanka’s decades-long civil war ended, and 12 after a tsunami devastated its shoreline, a wave of high-end hospitality has crested in the country. Nowhere is this more true than on its beautiful Indian Ocean south coast, a region largely spared the tumult of the war and now benefiting from better connectivity to the country’s largest city, Colombo — new multilane highways have cut down on transit time and flights to the 3-year-old Hambantota airport are finally ramping up. More importantly, in the last year, the region has welcomed several alluring luxury hotels, opening up its palm-filled golden beaches, turquoise waters, lush jungles, historic temples, and deliciously spiced cuisine to the most sophisticated of travelers. Here, five new stays putting this on-therise coast on the map. 16

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Chena Huts

Adding some modernity to Galle, a walled, whitewashed colonial port city, this year-old property reinvents a 200-plus-year-old Dutch merchant house as an 18-room hotel. It mixes midcenturymodern fittings and furnishings within its historic setting, juxtaposing them with local artisanal pieces. Public spaces include a restaurant specializing in both Western and Sri Lankan cuisine, a full-service spa, and a large pool elevated on a sun-soaked patio edged by tropical plants. From $176. 011-9477-363-8381; teardrop-hotels.com/fort-bazaar

Hambantota Resort & Spa Shangri-La brings Sri Lanka the country’s debut family-focused resort. The waterfront complex, which opened in June on 145 palm-filled acres 20 miles south of Hambantota’s airport, comprises 300 rooms, four restaurants and bars, and three pools — one of them a veritable water park of kid-friendly fountains and wading areas. There’s also a full-service children’s club, a model local village showcasing traditional artisans, a 12-room spa, an oceanside driving range, and a par-70, 18-hole golf course. From $216. 866565-5050; shangri-la.com/ hambantota

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Chena Huts Bringing to the country the sort of upmarket safari experience found in Africa, this boutique property launched in December 2015 amid the beach dunes skirting Yala National Park, a wildlife reserve known for leopards. Daily naturalistled game drives attract guests in pursuit of big cats, spotted deer, sloth bears, elephants, and bird life. Back at the lodge, cross-vaulted, thatch-roofed domed suites cosset with air conditioning, plush contemporary furnishings, bathtubs, large decks, and plunge pools. From $970. 011-94-11-233-1322; ugaescapes.com/chenahuts

This year-old boutique retreat with a wellness focus sits just a few miles from the coast, on a lush six-acre hill overlooking Koggala Lake. Featuring such local touches as block-printed textiles, Tri’s contemporary, green-roofed suites — eight in standalone water-view bungalows, three in a water tower — maximize lake views with large glass expanses. A stone-lined infinity pool stretches from the open-air, cantilever-roofed dining and lounge pavilion toward the lake, and the hotel’s boat takes guests on waterborne excursions, including visits to a nearby cinnamon and herb farmer’s petite plot. From $270, including breakfast and dinner. 011-94-7-770-8177, trilanka.com

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California Cool

An Orange County resort with deep ties to its community gets much more than a nip and tuck from a new owner BY

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ark christy calls the Ranch at Laguna Beach the “coolest hotel in the city.” Of course, the Laguna Beach, Calif., native is a bit biased, having bought the decades-old and worn Aliso Creek Inn in 2013, renaming it, and spending the past three-and-a-half years transforming it into a boutique luxury property, a project just completed at year’s end. To inject a big dose of cool, Christy focused on giving the 97-room resort a “coastal ranch chic” look with emphasis on a relaxed, no-pretense vibe in keeping with its Southern California locale — thus the marketing slogan “live like a local.” “I’m doing

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something authentic, something that feels local. I knew I wanted a hotel where people could wear shorts at dinner,” says Christy, who roams the property casually dressed. The resort, nestled on 87 acres in a canyon where deer roam, sits just across the Pacific Coast Highway from Aliso Beach on the southern tip of Laguna Beach, about 3 miles from downtown. A YMCA camp hidden away in the mountains comes to mind at first glimpse: Nondescript one- and two-story buildings blend into the setting with their brown stucco siding and tin roofing. But you begin to feel the resort’s peaceful allure after you check in and start walking to your room, lulled by

LOCAL CHARMS: The Ranch at Laguna Beach’s resort pleasures include restaurant dining and cozy porches (above right), as well as nine holes of golf and homey rooms, some with dining areas (below).

landscaping featuring grasses swaying in the breezes. Step inside your room and, just as the marketing slogan promises, you’ll feel like a local in your own cozy coastal hideaway, with a touch of ranch country thrown in for good measure. White boardand-batten, wood-clad walls play a big part in creating that vibe as do rope-suspended wrought-iron lantern lamps, vintage distressed leather chairs, plein-air art of local landscapes, coffee tables with latticepatterned wood tops, and distressedwood chests and credenzas. Similar pieces dress up public areas, including an antler chandelier above the guest reception desk and oversize

mirrored windows with distressed wood panes that function as wall art outside meeting rooms. Besides living like a local, you’ll also be rubbing elbows with them. Many area residents come for the American cuisine and panoramic canyon views at its restaurant, but for more than 60 years most have come for something they can’t get anywhere else in the city — tee times at its nine-hole golf course, the only course in Laguna Beach proper. “I learned to play golf here when I was 8,” notes Christy. The golf course dates back to the 1950s, when it opened as the Laguna Beach Country Club. Ben Brown bought the course in 1956 and added apartments in the early ’60s, then calling the resort the Laguna Beach Country Club and Village. In 1970, he switched his focus to nightly rentals and changed the name to Ben Brown’s Motel & Golf Course. His widow started running it after his death in 1974 and renamed it again in 1978, calling it the Aliso Creek Inn & Golf Course, the name that stuck until now. Although Christy says “there was never anything compelling about the place,” he wasn’t the first to see its untapped potential. Aliso Creek Properties also had a grandiose vision when it bought the inn from Brown’s widow in 2003. The company made few upgrades to the property while spending years unsuccessfully trying to get its plans approved by the city and the California Coastal Commission, which governs development along the state’s coast. It finally gave up and sold the inn to Christy. “They had beautiful plans but it didn’t feel like Laguna,” he says. Christy also faced some permit challenges that delayed the project’s completion more than a year, but he kept the property open throughout, meaning guests watched every step of the transformation. Now he hopes they’ll use that one phrase to describe his resort: the coolest. From $350. 800-223-3309; theranchlb.com

One Fine Stay’s Ocean Drive home in Miami

Home Rentals

Keep Your Eyes On … if you like staying in luxurious private homes when you travel, you’ll likely have many more options soon. Look for rapid growth from One Fine Stay, the Londonbased short-term and extended home rental company that has been slowly inching itself into the U.S. market — first in New York (2012) and LA (2013), and just this fall, Miami. Paris-based AccorHotels bought the 7-year-old company last spring and plans to expand its operations from its current six cities to 40 within five years, with a continued focus on the U.S. and Europe, where it now rents homes in London, Paris, and Rome. The company, an Airbnb competitor, carefully vets the homes offered up by homeowners, with only 1 in 10 approved for its portfolio. Its staff oversees all rentals and a

company representative greets all guests upon arrival. For every home, it provides amenities such as upscale bed linens and toiletries, and an iPhone preloaded with home information, city guides, and recommendations on what to see and do. Accommodations run the gamut from cozy studios to multibedroom town houses and homes. The company has 2,600-plus properties in its network, though it launched in Miami with only 16, including a two-bedroom on Ocean Drive just a short walk from South Beach, another two-bedroom in Miami Beach with antique furnishings and impressive artwork, and a fourbedroom in artsy Wynwood with pure-white rooms full of plants and nature-inspired artworks. 917-383-2182; onefinestay.com — D.N.

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Practical, But Fun Performance cars to suit your lifestyle BY

MICHAEL FRANK

BMW M2

ure, you love sports cars as much as the next person, but in this practical-minded world the lack of trunk and passenger space can make owning one a no-go. Luckily, the right sports sedan can be just as rousing, without the compromises. Witness these two new-for-2017 models: the elegant and fast Volvo S90 T6 and the even faster BMW M2. Both favor the pragmatic with seating for four or five and enough trunk space for luggage, groceries, golf clubs, etc., but just like that Corvette you may desire, they’ll thrill you every day you’re behind the wheel. Here’s why.

For 30 years, if you wanted the ultimate “Ultimate Driving Machine,” the M3 sedan was the BMW to get. Is it wrong we want the smaller M2 instead? Its turbocharged, in-line, six-cylinder engine produces 365 horsepower, good enough for a top speed eclipsing 155 mph, and we think the M2 rides more smoothly than the M3. It’s also shorter, making it more nimble, playful, and fun. Plus, it features a full-size back

VOLVO S90 T6 Even if you don’t typically think “gorgeous” when you see a Volvo, you will when you see the stylish, athletic lines of the new S90, which avoids the pumped-up-on-steroids muscularity of too many luxury brands. Climb inside and you’re in a Scandinavian design studio. Sculptural themes abound, with heavily knurled metal dials and twists of chrome trim offset by warm richwood counterpoints. Plus the real Nappa leather seating is so orthopedically perfect you may never want to stop driving. Poised performance: Both supercharged and turbocharged, the two-liter, four-cylinder engine delivers a robust 316 horsepower driven through an all-wheel-drive transmission and can fire the S90 to 60 mph in about five seconds. Yes, it’s quick, but it’s also poised, with excellent brakes and a firm but not busy suspension that’s comfortable and planted for daily travel. Volvo smartly took the exacting construction techniques brands such as Lexus are known for and mixed in an almost Germanic drive feel, wrapping the whole package in sharp Scandinavian style. MSRP: From $47,945

Audi Upgrades Popular Sedan The retooled 2017 Audi A4 gets a super high-tech cabin and a more potent 252-horsepower engine mated with a new dual-clutch, seven-speed paddle shift gearbox (or you can choose a manual gearbox). A redesigned front suspension makes it quicker to turn, and larger, more responsive brakes provide excellent feedback. The car’s lighter, too, adding up to a livelier, more spirited Audi, yet with backseat and trunk room. Also, when you’re not flooring it, the new A4’s one of the quietest cars in its class. From $34,900. — M.F.

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seat that handily folds flat, so a bike fits inside, as do two golf bags — try that in a sports car. Sporty, but easy driving: Though the M2 is available in a sharp-shifting, six-speed manual, get the dual-clutch, seven-speed automatic instead. You can still shift this gearbox via paddles, but when you’re stuck in traffic, leave it in auto mode — and the seven-speed automatic is quieter on the interstate. MSRP: From $51,700

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Sorting through the new cocktail bitters BY

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he number of aromatic cocktail bitters available today boggles the mind. In a decade flat, it’s gone from that lonely bottle of Angostura to shelves groaning with hundreds of bitters options. For the unindoctrinated, the bitters boom has been both boon and bane. On the plus side — so much choice! On the downside — so much choice! The options can seem like a confusing kaleidoscope of wild flavors and concepts. What should we make of charred pineapple bitters and bacon peppercorn bitters? It’s hard to sort out which newcomers result from inspired experimentations and which are regrettable train wrecks arising from late-night brainstorms best suppressed. Where to start? We tried a few dozen newly released bitters in search of greatness — sniffing, sampling, testing them out in various cocktails — and found four that strike us as well worth seeking out and introducing to your favorite cocktail. (Rejoice: Unlike liquor, which is hobbled by varying state laws, bitters are widely available by mail.)

Liberation From mixologist and bitters producer Lauren Mote 1 ounce Calvados 1 ounce Campari 1/2 ounce Lillet 1/2 ounce fino sherry 2 dashes Orange & Juniper Bitters orange twist Combine ingredients in a mixing glass and stir with ice until well chilled. Strain into a rocks glass and serve with orange twist.

Vancouver mixologist Lauren Mote named her company after an early term for cocktail (cocktail = sling + bitters), and her innovative bitters convey audacious, ambitious flavors. Her Orange & Juniper Bitters brings together an uncommon combination that delivers more than the sum of its parts. Use it to enliven a vodka or tequila drink, or try it in Mote’s own Liberation cocktail (left). $25/120 mL; bitteredsling.com

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Nut Drops and Dashes To herald its 10th anniversary, this German-based producer — one of the earliest innovators in the modern bitters revival — released a series of four new bitters. These include Blossom, Nut, Roots, and Wood. Our pick: Nut, which offers cocktails a rich, earthy ballast. It plays well with bourbon or rye drinks; try giving a new twist to your Old-Fashioned. $20/100 mL; the-bitter-truth.com

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Barrel-Aged Aromatic Bitters

The Portland, Ore.-based bitters company consistently releases clever, innovative variations that make a cocktail sing. This new variety borrows from both European and American cultures, drawing on deep notes typical of an Italian amaro, but mixing them with an upbeat American gingerbread flavor. Nicely showcased in rum or whiskey drinks. $18/5 ounces; bittermens.com

Lately, Cocktailpunk has been experimenting with bitters aged in oak casks. “Bitters and wood are interesting bedfellows,” says owner Raymond Snead. “Time in barrel affects the bitters as you might expect, rounding and softening, yet adding something, too.” The new Barrel-Aged Aromatic Bitters is both bright and soft, featuring whispering notes of cardamom. Great in rum drinks. $14/2 ounces; cocktailpunk.com

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BITTER BITS 1 Bitters enhance by staying in the background. You shouldn’t actually taste them in a drink, no more than you should taste salt in your dinner. 1 Remember, they’re dispensed by the dash, which means the bitters you buy today may well last long enough to become your heirs’ property.

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History Lesson New Smithsonian museum tells the African-American story BY

JOSEPH GUINTO

ALAN KARCHMER (SMITHSONIAN), MUSÉE DU QUAI BRANLY (MASK), OLIVER HEISSNER (ELBPHILHARMONIE)

he national museum of African American History & Culture, a $540 million Smithsonian facility that opened to star-studded fanfare this past fall in Washington, D.C., is massive at 400,000 square feet. Its mission is big, too. “We want to tell American history through an African-American lens,” says John Franklin, a senior manager at the museum. “But this is also a place of dialogue and reconciliation. We encourage visitors to speak to each other about their experience.” The museum’s somber and celebratory collection includes 37,000 items and counting, including these three must-sees. 844-750-3012; nmaahc.si.edu Slave cabin — Built around 1850 on the Point of Pines Plantation on Edisto Island, S.C., and inhabited until the 1980s, this once dilapidated, wooden, two-room home was restored for display in the museum.

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Nat Turner’s Bible — Turner, who led a slave revolt depicted in the 2016 film Birth of a Nation, is believed to have been carrying this Bible when captured.

Chuck Berry’s 1973 Cadillac convertible — St. Louis’ Fox Theatre refused a young Berry admission because of his race. On his 60th birthday in 1986, he performed at “the Fabulous Fox,” riding across the stage in his gleaming Caddy.

Reader tip: Free, timed passes are required for entrance to the museum. Because the attraction has proved to be exceedingly popular, the advance passes available by phone and online were sold out through March at press time. But the museum gives out a limited number of same-day passes on a first-come, first-served basis every morning at 9:15.

SEE Turn back time as Cher settles in for a multishow residency in February and May at the just-opened state-ofthe-art Park Theater at Monte Carlo in Las Vegas. The 5,200-seat theater is part of an ongoing transformation of the Monte Carlo hotel and its surrounding area, which includes the Park — an outdoor dining and entertainment destination — and the 9-month-old 20,000-seat T-Mobile Arena. 844-600-7275; parktheaterlv.com READ Automobile Design Graphics, a new book from Taschen, recaptures the glamour of car-buying in a bygone era. The compilation of more than 500 20th-century automobile marketing brochures takes you back to pre-internet days when consumers used these selling tools as their ultimate dream list of cars ranging from Tucker to General Motors. $60. taschen.com EXPLORE Get a better understanding of body art at the first U.S. exhibition of “Tattoo,” through April 30 at Chicago’s Field Museum. More than 100 objects, from ancient artifacts to contemporary designs displayed on silicone models, tell the story of tattooing and its multicultural significance. 312-922-9410; fieldmuseum.org 1 Frida Kahlo fans now have two new exhibits they’ll want to check out. “Frida Kahlo at the Dali” at the Dali Museum (727-823-3767; thedali.org) in St. Petersburg, Fla., provides the state’s first solo exhibition of the artist’s work. More than 60 paintings, drawings, and photographs are on view through April 17. In Arizona, the Tucson Botanical Gardens (520-326-9686; tucsonbotanical.org) hosts “Frida Kahlo: Art, Garden, Life” through May 31. The exhibit focuses on nature themes found in her paintings, as well as her personal gardens. LISTEN The spectacularly designed Elbphilharmonie performance center in Hamburg, Germany, debuts Jan. 11-12 with special concerts by the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra, followed by a three-week ensembles festival. The venue, on the banks of the Elbe River, houses two concert halls, a music education center, and city views from a 360-degree public viewing platform. 011-49-40-357666-66; elbphilharmonie.de/en/ — LOUIS MARROQUIN W I N T E R 2017

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Stonebridge Ranch Country Club, McKinney, Texas Member since: 2015 Who she is: The 31-year-old LPGA golfer won her first major, the 2016 U.S. Women’s Open, last July. “I’ve always dreamed of winning it. I still can’t believe it came true.” How it changed things: Lang shot to No. 8 on the money list and brought her world ranking to 21. “Showing myself I could do it was such a confidence booster.” Love of the game: She began focusing on golf at age 12. “I had such a passion for it. I knew it was what I wanted to do.” Family matters: Her brother, Luke, is her caddy; her husband, Kevin Spann, helps with her social media; and her parents often attend her tournaments. “I’m lucky to have such a strong support team.”

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What’s next: In August, she hopes to compete on Team USA at the biennial Solheim Cup — for the fifth time. “I’m excited, because I’m playing the best golf of my life right now.” — PAULA FELPS

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Indian Wells Country Club, Indian Wells, Calif. Member since: 2004 Who he is: After nearly a decade in commercial real estate and residential home building, he followed his craft-beer passion and in 2013 founded La Quinta Brewing Co. in California’s Coachella Valley. Beer boast: Last May, the company won a gold medal at the World Beer Cup for its robust Bourbon Barrel Aged Koffi Porter. More than 1,900 breweries from 55 countries competed in last year’s event held in Philadelphia. How it started: He got the brewing bug in 2011 when his wife bought him a Mr. Beer home brew kit for Christmas. Within two years, he opened his brewery and released his first batch. Things are hopping: Along with the original 4,500-square-foot brewery and taproom in an industrial section of Palm Desert, Calif., the company now has a larger taproom in the upscale Old Town neighborhood about 5 miles away. What’s brewing? Both taprooms feature 11 beers on tap — Poolside Blonde and Even Par IPA being the two most popular. “We don’t have a lot of esoteric, crazy beers with 15 different ingredients. They’re all very drinkable and appeal to a lot of people.” — LOUIS MARROQUIN

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Skyline Club, Southfield, Mich. Member since: 2001 Who he is: As president and CEO of Orchards Children’s Services, he leads the charge to help about 7,000 children and family members in southeast Michigan through adoptions, foster care placements, and other programs each year. Families first: “Over the last several years, we have really moved into family preservation, which means we’re keeping families together.” For instance, in cases where children might be removed from their homes for economic reasons, the agency helps parents find work and additional resources so they can pay their bills and keep the family intact. Making an impact: In September, he traveled to Washington, D.C., where the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute honored Orchards’ far-reaching work “on behalf of children in need of families” with an Angels in Adoption award.

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What’s in a name: “The name Orchards expresses our vision of growing something that’s fruitful. We grow smiles and we grow hope.” — L.M.

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What Great Swings Have in Common Mirror leading pro golfersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; shared traits to polish your stroke on the course

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o two golf swings are exactly the same. Dozens of physical, mental, and technical variables come into play, providing each golfer with his or her own swing DNA. But despite that singular nature, the very best players in history do share certain swing traits. Incorporating one or more into your own game would be a smart step toward lowering your scores. Three top teachers pick the game-changing traits you should take a swing at next time you set up to the ball.

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Shaping Shots “Every great player has curved the ball right or left to some degree. Their stock shot is either a draw or a fade. If you visualize a line from the ball to the target, and you play a draw, imagine everything to the right of that line is painted green and everything to the left is painted red. The best players try to keep the ball in the green zone all the time and work on not crossing that line, essentially eliminating one side of the course. I spend an inordinate amount of time working with Zach Johnson (left) on practicing that skill. Most amateurs get on the range and just try to hit a target while not paying attention at all on how the ball actually gets to the target.” Practice Drill: “One drill I do with Zach, and all of my students, is to place an alignment stick in the ground 10 steps in front of the ball and in line with the target. Then we try to make sure that every shot starts to the right of that alignment stick before drawing back to the target. That instant visual feedback will make your swing better and more consistent without being overly technical. Why start this drill by focusing on a draw rather than a fade? Because as Ben Hogan once said, ‘To be an accomplished fader of the ball, one must first know how to draw it.’ ”

BENDER’S CRED: Master instructor at the Mike Bender Golf Academy in Lake Mary, Fla. Named one of Golf Digest’s 50 Best Teachers in America 2015-2016. Has coached two-time major winner Zach Johnson since 1999.

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“Rhythm is the glue great players such as Lydia Ko (right) use to sync their swing up and repeat a consistently solid strike on the ball time and time again. Rhythm is simply how all the moving parts [the torso, arms, hands, and club] in the golf swing sync together. You can have an up-tempo swing with great rhythm like Nick Price or Brandt Snedeker — so great rhythm is not always about having a slow swing. Lydia certainly has a great rhythm naturally. However, with drills and exercises, [all levels of] players can improve their swing rhythm and sync. Just watching Lydia swing on YouTube can help players improve their swing rhythm.” Practice Drill: “We use the ‘Flow Drill’ with Lydia and many of our weekend clients to encourage better rhythm in their swings. To execute this drill, simply make your practice swings by starting the clubhead 8 to 10 inches in front of the ball while pointing it toward the target. Then take the club back as you normally would [past the ball] and make your normal swing. Doing this encourages a tension-free start to the swing and promotes great rhythm once you’re over the ball moments later.” HOGAN’S CRED: Director of instruction at the Leadbetter Golf Academy World Headquarters in ChampionsGate, Fla. Coached Lydia Ko with David Leadbetter until her split with the duo in December.

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Forward-Leaning Shaft FULTON’S CRED: Lead instructor at the Golf Channel Academy With Travis Fulton at the World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Fla. One of Golf Digest’s 2015-2016 Best Teachers in Your State (Florida).

“Every great player returns the shaft to the point of impact with a degree of forward lean, especially when using irons. Most amateurs don’t do that; at impact they come in more neutral, or often with a bit of an under-release. With a proper forward shaft lean, you achieve more of a descending clubhead. All of the best ballstrikers have a descending attack angle when hitting irons. Doing it properly means better compression of the ball at impact and increased distance. You’re also creating a bit of deloft in the clubface, which gets the ball to launch lower and that leads to more distance. It’s simply more efficient — less effort and more power. Henrik Stenson (above) is a great example. He has a significant forward shaft lean, particularly with his 3-wood, which he hits more like an iron. That’s one of the reasons why he hits it so far. A 120-mph clubhead speed helps too, of course.” Practice Drill: “Take a sand wedge back to the 9 o’clock position and then come into the ball feeling your right hand is bent and left hand is flat and turning downward. That should result in a bit of a knockdown shot that is launched low. You can also take little impact zone swings — take it back halfway, just past the hip, and hit a little stinger

with a low finish. The shaft is still in line with the lead arm and pointing down toward the ground [lower than the waist]. The clubface has rotated to 45 degrees relative to the target. This ability to launch it lower with wedges is really the biggest distinction between a PGA Tour player and the average player.” W I N T E R 2017

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No one knows for certain what the future holds. But some folks have a pretty good idea. Consider the 10 golf experts we’ve called upon to offer bold predictions for the 2017 season, which officially began in October but is just now kicking into swing. Keen-eyed golf observers, they’ve cast their gazes across the fairways to reveal their vivid visions of what awaits us. Who will win the majors? Who will challenge Lydia Ko? Which new courses will qualify as must-plays? And whither Tiger Woods — you know, that guy who is back competing after more than a year away? Some of their predictions might surprise you. But come this time next year, don’t tell us we didn’t tell you so. BY

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Alan Bastable

Kay Cockerill

Damon Hack

Coleman McDowell

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editor, Sports Illustrated Golf + and Golf.com

Joe Passov

Carl Paulson

Brandon Tucker

Gary Van Sickle

Marika Washchyshyn

chief architecture critic, Golf Magazine

co-host, Inside the Ropes, SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio

managing editor, Golf Advisor

senior writer, Sports Illustrated

multimedia producer, Golf.com

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Jordan Spieth

Rory McIlroy

Dustin Johnson

WHO WILL RULE THE LEADERBOARDS? Around this time last year, the big news was the Big Three, aka Jason Day, Rory McIlroy, and Jordan Spieth, a trio deemed so dominant that everyone else would be playing for fourth. As the 2016 season unfolded, though, all three stars had their moments but none won a major, and plenty of other players put their own names in the mix. Dustin Johnson. Henrik Stenson. Adam Scott. Rickie Fowler. The list went on. So what about this year? Should we hail a different grouping? The Fantastic Four? The Fab Five? The Stupendous Six? Or will someone emerge, Tiger-like, as the One?

Jason Day

Hack Predicts: “Dustin Johnson crashed the Big Three party with his U.S. Open title, so if we’re talking numbers for 2017, it’s the Big Four: Spieth, Rory, Day, and D.J.” Van Sickle Predicts: “Are we thinking Magnificent Seven, Eight Is Enough, or the Dirty Dozen? No numbers this year, please. Last year, there was no dominant player and no dominant group. Nobody won often enough in 2016 to merit a nickname or a number. If I had to pick one guy to rise above, it would be Jason Day. When he’s on, he is in a class by himself.” Washchyshyn Predicts: “To my mind, Day and Rory remain the two most dominant forces in the game. But I think Spieth will come back in a big way in 2017. There will be less pressure on him after a ‘disappointing’ season. (Let’s remember: He did win twice!) I’m not ready to re-coronate the Big Three, but those guys are still the ones we’ll see most atop the leaderboard in 2017.”

Lydia Ko

WILL TIGER RETURN TO FORM?

Bastable Predicts: “Tiger will re-establish himself as the Chosen One, sweep the majors, and become the greatest comeback story in sports history. Oh, and he’ll also develop a cure for polio. Let’s be honest: We’d all be content with a few made cuts for Tiger.” Cockerill Predicts: “There were encouraging signs at the Hero, but the big question is whether his body can hold up. If he can stop trying to be That Guy and learns to adjust — swinging 85 percent instead of all out — in the way that old power-pitchers learn to throw with more finesse, then I think he can win again. But a major? This coming year? That’s a tall order. I don’t see that happening yet.” Hack Predicts: “Tiger’s absence in 2016 was actually a good sign; it meant he was finally listening to his doctors and taking the long view. He has one more good run in him and it will begin in earnest in 2017. It won’t be vintage Tiger. He will challenge for a couple of wins but fall just short. He won’t contend in majors — yet.” Washchyshyn Predicts: “He’ll hold his own in a few of the bigger events and squeak out a top five or two in the weakerfield tournaments, but I don’t see a win for him after a year away. As the Big Cat himself said, ‘It’s a process.’ ” 34

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Ariya Jutanugarn

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He’s baaaack! After a yearplus layoff, Tiger Woods returned to competition at the 2016 Hero World Challenge. Now he hopes to return to the winner’s circle, too. But after multiple surgeries and swing changes, what can be expected of him?

LYDIA’S REIGN

Dustin Johnson with an official at the 2016 U.S. Open

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In the women’s game, last season ended much as it began: with 19-year-old Lydia Ko positioned as the world’s top-ranked player. But change is in the air. Ko has dropped swing coaches David Leadbetter and Sean Hogan, as well as her caddie, and she has competition not only from veterans such as seven-time major champion Inbee Park but from emergent stars such as Thai sensation Ariya Jutanugarn, the world’s No. 2-ranked female. Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown. Can Ko keep hers in 2017? Asselta Predicts: “Ko keeps the crown. She’s not flashy, but consistency is the name of her game. And it will stay that way, even without Leadbetter.” Cockerill Predicts: “I’m looking for Ariya to become No. 1. The two are fascinating in their contrasting styles: Lydia is all about precision shot-making, with one of the greatest short games ever. But Ariya is pure power, which you can’t really teach. She has overcome some injuries, and last year she started working with a new coach and — boom! — five wins. I like the idea of Lydia getting a fresh start with someone other than Leadbetter, but it is still going to be hard for her to hold Ariya off.” Washchyshyn Predicts: “Ko skipped the winter holidays and went straight to spring cleaning when she got rid of her caddie and her instructors. That would set off alarms for someone less talented, but she’s making these changes after having won four times in 2016 and holding off worthy challenges for greatness from players such as Brooke Henderson, Inbee Park, Gerina Piller, and Lexi Thompson. She knows what she’s doing. She’ll stay on top.”

Brooke Henderson

Inbee Park

Gerina Piller

Lexi Thompson

Will The Rules Become Less Grueling?

The official USGA Rules of Golf are like the collected writings of James Joyce: A lot of us have heard of them, but few of us have read them start to finish, and odds are we wouldn’t fully understand them if we did. Golf’s governing bodies have pledged to change that in the coming year by revising and simplifying an encyclopedic text that currently contains 1,200 decisions. The question is, which rules, if any, will they change? And will those revisions have any noticeable effect on the game we watch on TV or the game we play on our home courses? Asselta Predicts: “The rule that everyone’s been talking about is, of course, the Dustin Johnson rule. [Officials memorably slapped Johnson with a one-stroke penalty during the final round of the 2016 U.S. Open when his ball moved ever so slightly on the green after he’d addressed it. The decision was all the more controversial because officials took so long to make it, a delay that left Johnson — and fans — twisting in the wind.] At the end of 2016, six months after the debacle at Oakmont, the USGA made the right move by issuing a local rule that eliminates the penalty for a ball moving accidentally on the green. A local rule is essentially a stopgap measure. I expect them to make that a permanent revision to the official Rules of Golf. Should that happen sooner than later? Yes. Will it happen next year? I’m not so sure. Those changes don’t always happen overnight.” Bastable Predicts: The rule that amateurs crow most about is having to replay a shot hit out of bounds from its original spot. Bastable says he could see that being scrapped in favor of a rule that lets players drop a ball, with a one-shot penalty, where the first shot crossed the hazard line. Then again, he adds, “That’s what

99 percent of the golf population does already anyway.” Cockerill Predicts: She says if the ruling bodies are smart, and she believes they are, they’ll focus on speeding up the pace of play in competition. That means minimal relief from questionable lies, and reduced time allotted to hit shots, “with penalties applied” for players who don’t beat that shot clock. McDowell Predicts: “I think, and hope, that the powers that be will decide to allow golfers to repair spike marks or other irregularities on the line of a putt. Play the course as you find it? Please. Players should not be punished for someone in front of them tromping around the cup with spikes on, regardless if that’s how they found the green. It’s time for that to change, and I expect it will.” Washchyshyn Predicts: The most significant change, she says, will come not in the rules themselves but in the speed of their enforcement in televised events. No more agonizing waits. “I see officials going to instant replays as they do in football and baseball and making the decisions right away. That would be great for everyone. Just make the call and move on.”

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WHO WILL MAKE A MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH? THE MASTERS

U.S. OPEN

BRITISH OPEN

PGA CHAMPIONSHIP

AUGUSTA NATIONAL Augusta, Ga. April 6-9

ERIN HILLS Erin, Wis. June 15-18

ROYAL BIRKDALE Southport, England July 20-23

QUAIL HOLLOW CLUB Charlotte, N.C. Aug. 10-13

ASSELTA PICKS:

“Hideki Matsuyama has finished in the top 10 at Augusta the past two years. If his putter heats up at the right time, he’ll be slipping on the green jacket.”

“Gary Woodland is long and strong, with the kind of big, athletic game you need to win on a big setup like this one.”

“Patrick Reed has notched a top 20 in the last two British Opens and he has all the talent in the world. His strong late-season play in 2016 is going to prime him for his first major breakthrough.”

“It has been a long wait for Matt Kuchar, but it’s finally going to end. Seven career top 10s in majors. He has been knocking and knocking and knocking at the door; this time, he’ll get in.”

VAN SICKLE PICKS:

“The Masters isn’t just a putting contest, but only an aboveaverage putter is going to survive those slick surfaces. Brandt Snedeker is a great putter who has already had a tearfully close call at Augusta.”

“Erin Hills is a hike, a sprawling property that is one tough walk and one tough test. Fitness is going to be a factor, and a young gun such as Brooks Koepka fits that bill.”

“He’s not well known in this country, but Rafael Cabrera Bello has a great swing and he’s so consistent — just the right kind of game for an iron-player’s course such as Birkdale.”

“Rickie Fowler got a win in 2012 at Quail Hollow in a three-man playoff that featured none other than Rory McIlroy. The course has been remodeled since then, but not so much that Rickie won’t still feel comfortable there.”

WASHCHYSHYN PICKS:

“Lee Westwood has already had six career top 10s at Augusta. Last year’s tie for second in difficult conditions should prep him to make that final leap.”

“Bryson DeChambeau has experience on this course from the 2011 U.S. Amateur Championship, and though he cooled off toward the end of 2016, he’s too good to keep down for long.”

“Paul Casey is the guy who is always so close but suffers one or two holes that undo him. He has paid his dues. Last time this event came to Birkdale, he recovered from a nasty first round to finish tied for seventh — and he’s a better player now than he was then.”

“There are horses for courses, and this big, burly course is a great track for a big hitter such as J.B. Holmes. He won the 2014 Wells Fargo Championship and those kinds of good memories go a long way, too.”

At Season’s End, Who Will Be the Best Player to Still Never Have Won a Major? Is it a backhanded compliment? Or a flagrant insult? Either way, no Tour pro wants to be known as the Best Player to Never Win a Major. But someone has to have the Paulson says: “He’s a great guy, and dubious honor. By year’s end, whose title will it be? he obviously has a worldExperts: Bastable, McDowell, Paulson, Van Sickle class game, but there’s some sort of mental hurdle that Prediction: Unanimous — Sergio Garcia he hasn’t been able to clear. Unfortunately, I just don’t think he’s ever going to get over it.”

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There’s a first time for everything. Witness the 2016 season, which gave us — count ’em — four first-time major winners on the PGA Tour. In the year ahead, which player is most likely to finally get his due?

WHICH COURSE WILL YOU WANT TO PLAY NEXT?

The problem with creating a golf course bucket list: Every year you need a bigger bucket. Which new layout should you absolutely make room for this year? McDowell Picks: Mossy Oak, West Point, Miss.

Will the Games Make a Change?

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Golf returned to the Olympics last summer amid worries about Zika, but not a single athlete contracted the virus and golf fans wound up catching the Olympic bug. The Games were a success, with just one quibble: the 72-hole stroke-play format. Some critics found it boring. Olympic golf, they said, calls for something more compelling, not the same-old format used in Tour events throughout the year. In 2017, the International Olympic Committee will meet to discuss golf’s future in the Games. What changes, if any, will the committee make? Cockerill Predicts: “The only thing golf in the Olympics was missing was that Olympic team component. The players themselves craved it. Next time around, there has to be some kind of team format. I see two-player teams, or maybe even three-player teams where you take the top two scores. Mixed teams would be a dream with guys and gals playing together, but that’s not as likely.” McDowell Predicts: “Leading up to 2016, the IOC decided on the boring 72-hole format when more interesting options were on the table, and I think they’ll be stubborn and keep the same format in 2020 to prove a point. Not only should the format change to team competition, it should also be limited to amateurs. But I don’t expect either of those changes to take place.” Van Sickle Predicts: “I disagree with the naysayers: This was not just another 72-hole stroke event. The medals and the national anthems proved that. There’s no need for changes and there won’t be any. No team format would be as compelling as the individual format because fewer countries would be involved, thus erasing anomalies such as Maria Verchenova, the Russian woman who shot a record 62 and was one of the great stories of the Games. It’s doubtful that she could find a teammate or three who could qualify for a team event.”

“Architect Gil Hanse has stayed true to his minimalist tastes with a design that emphasizes the natural contours of the land,” McDowell says. “Some sneak peeks were allowed in late 2016 and the consensus is that it’s absolutely stunning. I’m booking my time now, because everyone’s going to want a crack at it this spring when it opens for full-time play.” Passov Picks: Sand Valley, Nekoosa, Wis. Start with Bandon Dunes developer Mike Keiser, add star architects Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, and let them loose on a handsome, sand-based site in a pristine swatch of central Wisconsin. The result, Passov says, “is a golf course that has connoisseurs everywhere salivating, and with good reason.” Tucker Picks: Streamsong Black, Bowling Green, Fla. The Streamsong resort already has two courses — the Red and the Blue — on Golf Magazine’s Top 100 You Can Play List. Tucker says the Black is bound for similar acclaim, thanks to its heralded architect, Gil Hanse, and its character-rich location amid a former phosphate mine’s heaving dunes. “Think of it as a kind of Bandon Dunes on Bermuda grass, with alligators,” Tucker says. “Anyone who loves golf is going to want to see it.”

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Are You an Avid Skier?

Why Iceland and Switzerland should be on your must-do list this frosty season

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Eleven Experience raises the bar on heli-skiing in Iceland BY

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FIRST TRACKS: At Deplar Farm in Iceland, get whisked away by helicopter to untouched slopes.

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’m standing on a mountain summit in northern Iceland, and the first thing that crosses my mind as the helicopter whirs into the sky is that I wonder: How few people have stood in this very spot? The clearest blue sky soars overhead and, in every direction, crystal-white peaks knife skyward. The emerald-blue Greenland Sea floats just at the horizon’s edge. This peak rises from the Troll Peninsula, a massive 1,500-square-mile palmshaped accumulation of rock, ice, and mountain ranges. I imagine even ancient Vikings wouldn’t have bothered coming up here, and certainly they didn’t arrive via a fire-engine-red helicopter. Skiing down, I let the rest of our five-person party go ahead, schussing away through the powder until I hear … nothing. Not a single sound. This may be the most beautiful, most empty place I’ve ever been on the planet, and it’s certainly the most pristine landscape I’ve ever skied. My visceral astonishment, even weeks after returning from my four-day, all-inclusive trip, is just why Eleven Experience came here to create Deplar Farm, the boutique resort company’s newest property and the base lodge for its just-launched helicopter ski-touring operation. The 13-suite lodge resides

at a high point of a plain framed on three sides by treeless peaks smack in the heart of this wilderness. To get here, I took an hour flight north from Reykjavík, and then drove a few hours more. True, Eleven’s other properties are indeed special: catering to skiing and alpine climbing in the French Alps; to bone fishing and diving in the Bahamas; to mountain biking and cat skiing in the Colorado Rockies; and, coming in 2018, to salmon and trout anglers at the future Rio Palena Lodge in Patagonia, Chile. But Deplar is Eleven’s current crown jewel, offering exceptional luxury in one of the planet’s most supremely remote locations — where you can helicopter ski and feel you truly “got away from it all,” in a fashion that’s increasingly rare in a too-harried world. More pragmatically, during a ski season that starts in mid-March and ends in June, you have near midnight sun. So as long as you have the legs for it, you could ski 18 hours a day. Now the kicker: The terrain will not scare you. No pitch is steeper than you’d find inbounds at any North American resort, yet each run drops at least 3,000 feet. The altitude won’t leave you winded, because you’re rarely skiing from more than 4,000 feet. By contrast, Canadian or Alaskan operations are

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far more likely to feel extreme, and you’ll be lodging at a higher altitude there. Eyeball the ledger and you quickly realize this combination of approachable terrain, wild landscape, and endless daylight cannot be had anywhere else in the world — and don’t forget the digs, which are equally singular. Deplar’s exterior melds traditional Icelandic farmhouse cues with ultramodern updates. Bluestone and black clapboard siding compose the facade, but a natural sod roof softens an otherwise austere mien. Inside, on the bottom level, you’ll find a complete spa with four treatment rooms, a wellequipped gym, a steam room and saunas, and a gorgeous, sunken indoor-outdoor pool, complete with a swim-up bar. To fuse exterior with interior, architects framed as many walls as possible with massive, floor-to-ceiling glass panes to brighten the space and let the mountainous landscape magnetically draw your gaze. Like the building’s facade, the cozy suites meld modern ICELANDIC BED AND SKI: Before and after your heli-ski adventure, stay in the luxury 13-suite lodge, offering cozy rooms, familystyle dining, and personalized service.

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with classic. Furnishings include Bauhaus-style desks and chairs, and walls covered in gray Harris tweed wallpaper offset a heavy, stark-white trim. Radiant heat courses beneath the wood and stone floors so you’ll never be chilled. Bathrooms feature spacious shower stalls and oversize Catchpole & Rye bathtubs, as well as elegant Sbordoni ceramics for the basins and toilets. Every suite, blessedly, also has blackout blinds to block 4 a.m. sunrises — a handy amenity because you will need your sleep. The one possible “downside” of having Eleven’s helicopter whisk you from valley floor to the next piste is you’re never as idle as you would be lift-riding at a resort. One day, I ski an astonishing 37,500 total feet, my legs turning to jelly by the end. On one run, our pilot, Bernd Kirchgassner, lands us at the apex of a ridge atop a tiny fin of rock. Our party piles out, keeping low, MASH-unit style, and we grab our poles and skis. Then the bird bombs off and

away, leaving behind only profound isolation in every direction. We ski a wide-open, 30-degree pitch coated in fluffy spring powder all the way to the sea, high-fiving and wooting at the bottom.

ack at Deplar, I don my trunks and head directly to the steam room to sweat out some soreness, then dive into the pool, swimming up to the bar where I find Viking, our bartender. (Yes, that’s his real name.) He recommends a tequila over ice, and even though we’re very far from Mexico, I don’t argue. One sip and in my mind I rewind the day, the terrain, the views, the helicopter rides. With my legs soaking, my head chilled by the breeze, and the adrenaline residue and firewater bathing my synapses in serotonin, I know there can’t be a more superlative high. Eleven shoots straight to 12. That night, we refuel on yet another fantastic meal. Deplar feeds guests family-style for both breakfast and dinner. (On piste, we dine alfresco on gourmet multicourse prepacked lunches.) The culinary team produces as much natively harvested food as possible, with lamb, cod, and Arctic char as mainstays. But Andrea Olette Hurra, Deplar’s Swedish chef, can work around most dietary restrictions. A sample dinner might include a starter of langoustine soup with cream, followed by baked Arctic char in caramelized butter with smoked almonds and crispy kale chips, and a dessert of coffee-chocolate meringue. Even if this sounds too hearty for your tastes or family-style isn’t your thing, there are other motivations for all of the above — and they have everything to do with skiing. Heli-skiing by necessity must be a team sport, and it’s very taxing. You need to eat more than you’d guess, and dining together and sharing après-drinks builds camaraderie among my party. That’s important for safety; there’s a protocol for entering and exiting the aircraft, and you need to watch the terrain, which isn’t groomed like you may be used to at a resort. So it’s key to break bread together, even among perfect strangers. Head guide Steve Banks, internationally licensed by the

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IFMGA (the world’s highest mountainguide accreditation), says he keeps clients out of trouble but emphasizes that guests need to watch each other’s back, too, and know when to quit while they’re ahead. That’s just what happens on Day Three of our trip, when one member of our party asks for a helicopter ride back in the early afternoon. That evening, she reports, a staffer was waiting for her with a glass of Bordeaux before she had even removed her ski boots. Banks says that’s just what he wants — for clients to be happy, skiing as much as they want, safely — and, yes, he can find you challenging or easier terrain. Want to ski to the ocean every run? Banks will make it happen. Note: Not all heliskiing works this way. In much of the world, the lodging is rustic and the runs are routinized to “old standbys.” Banks explains there’s so much terrain on the Troll Peninsula there’s almost no limit to the kinds of skiing possible, and he says the sea-influenced snowpack is uniquely more stable than what you’d find in the Alps or the Rockies. Also unique: Deplar’s tone. Even though it’s in a Nordic country, the property presents a laid-back Colorado vibe. Staff members exude personality, rather than being obsequious. Still, invisibly, at all hours, they communicate the location and possible want of each guest, and then magically appear just before a thought might come to mind. For instance, on one particular morning just as our group is about to load up the helicopter, one staffer asks if I would want an après-ski massage upon return. Naturally, yes! Then, just after that is through, while I sit poolside, do I want a snack? Yes again, and in what seems to be a mere instant, a delightfully eclectic choice of cheeses and charcuterie appears, all delicious and all Icelandic. Though in many other ways Deplar might not come off as especially Icelandic, that is decidedly not the point. The aim here is a fusion of luxury accommodations, expert ski guiding, and warm, peerless hospitality. It’s a ski lodge that doesn’t feel like one in a location so unique it could only be called otherworldly. DETAILS: Four-day semiprivate heli-skiing adventures start at $10,000 per person; six days start at $15,000 per person. 970-349-7761; elevenexperience.com

An elite Victorian playground turned Swiss Army hub emerging as Switzerland’s next great ski resort BY

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n a bluebird day, the views from the 9,715-foot summit slay me. The optic white panorama encompasses more than 600 craggy peaks surrounding central Switzerland’s Urseren Valley. Puffy wisps trail skiers descending marked pistes and unblemished powder fields. Far, far below and out of view on the valley floor lies the once-sleepy eye-candy WINTER village of Andermatt, now emerging as a world-class BREAK: Discover destination resort with new hotels and luxury rental up-and-coming apartments layering contemporary chic upon its cozy, Andermatt, traditional town center; speedy new high-capacity lifts a charmer zippering surrounding peaks; and cross-country trails now in the midst of a lacing a new championship golf course. transformation I discovered Andermatt four years ago while riding project. the Glacier Express excursion train that bisects the village and zigzags through the 6,706-foot Oberalppass, a highlight on my journey between two of Switzerland’s most glamorous ski destinations — stylish St. Moritz, with its modern town center, and storybook Zermatt, with centuries-old log-and-stone farm structures in the old village center. Noticing skiers and construction, I began keeping an eye on this rising Mama Bear staking out a Goldilockspleasing location between them as a new, major player positioned to rival, or perhaps more accurately, complement both. I kept returning, watching as a new village center took shape and mountain infrastructure improved. Now, I’m back to share the secret, so that other avid skiers like myself can discover Andermatt — before the crowds do. Looking around, it feels as if I’m standing not only in the center of Switzerland, but also the center of Europe. Three mountain passes — Furka (think James Bond’s Aston Martin DB5 chase in Goldfinger), Gotthard, and Oberalp intersect the village and four major European rivers — the Reuss, Rhine, W I N T E R 2017

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yet understated resort that preserves the region’s unspoiled environment and rich cultural heritage while delivering worldclass skiing. Phase I, on target for completion in the 2017-18 season, already has upgraded the overall resort and skiing experience. Phase II, as yet unscheduled, adds a new train station and more lifts. Those who crave scoring first bragging rights will find plenty to entertain them now and coo about to the folks back home.

ON AND OFF THE SLOPES: Above, cruise one of Gemsstock's groomed runs. Below right, unwind in the Chedi Andermatt's Wine and Cigar Library.

ndermatt’s transformation began with the village in December 2013, with the opening of the Chedi Andermatt, named Hotel of the Year 2017 by the respected Gault & Millau Switzerland restaurant guide. The first of six planned hotels, the Jean-Michel Gathy-designed, 123-room contemporarychalet-style Chedi, sited in the old village, just steps from the train station, architecturally integrates Andermatt’s traditional town center on the south side of the train tracks with the new developments on the north

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side. The hotel wins me over with soaring Asianchic-meets-cozy-Swiss design, the sushi in the Japanese Restaurant with Switzerland’s only sake sommelier, the towering walk-in cheese humidor and East-meets-West cuisine prepared in the restaurant’s four open kitchens, the separate wine and cigar libraries off the main lobby, full-service spa, and especially the pampering ski butlers, who rush to buckle and unbuckle my boots and chauffeur me to the lifts. North of the tracks, private vacation chalets sprout beside the new Kurt Rossknecht-designed golf course, where the Chedi-operated Club House and restaurant double as a base for the crosscountry trails. Next season, a 180-room hotel with serviced apartments, a swimming and wellness area, and a concert-conference hall will open, joining other new and under-construction luxury complexes with rental apartments, all linked to the old village center via a pedestrian tunnel under the tracks. Despite all the new, Andermatt’s old village retains its traditional vibe. Pedestrians shouldering skis or towing kids on sleds still far outnumber cars. Horse-drawn sleighs clip-clop along narrow streets shadowed by St. Peter and Paul Church, a baroque beauty queen dating from 1602. Timber and stone buildings house restaurants such as Bären, an Italian restaurant presided over by a Ticino chef, and Ochsen, the go-to for authentic fondue, along with inviting specialty shops. I drool over local foods in Muheim’s butcher shop, smile at the colorful homemade socks in aptly named Sockenfenster (Sock Window), and long for a pair of Birdos custom freeride skis, handcrafted by American ex-pat Daniel Loutrel, a pioneer in innovative powder-ski design.

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Rhone, and Ticino — originate in the region. Thirteenthcentury Benedictine monks labeled this divine landscape the Valley of the Devil, and myths still haunt the Devil’s Bridge spanning Schöllenen Gorge. In Victorian times, Andermatt shined as an elite escape, attracting Queen Victoria, Charles Dickens, and Arthur Conan Doyle, among others. Then, in 1882, the Gotthard rail tunnel bypassed the village and three years later, the Swiss Federal Army garrisoned the strategically sited town to secure the passes and tunnel. When the Army downsized in the early 2000s, Andermatt’s economy sagged. In 2005, local officials consulted with Egyptian businessman Samih Sawiris about redeveloping the region as a tourism destination, and Sawaris saw potential. After rounds of discussion, during which community leaders realized they couldn’t do it themselves, they agreed to acquire the Swiss Army’s land and sell it to Sawaris at market price. In 2007, Sawaris launched Andermatt Swiss Alps, with a $1.8 billion plan to revive the town, promising a posh

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Andermatt’s two ski areas, Gemsstock, revered for its challenging runs and off-piste powder, and Nätschen-Gütsch, favored by intermediates and families, face each other across the village, with the latter comprising a series of peaks rising toward the Oberalppass. The Sedrun-Oberalp area, another family pleaser, flows down the other side. Currently, the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, a cog and rack railway, provides the only winter transit between Andermatt and Sedrun. Back in 2012, with the Chedi rising, Sawaris acquired the three lift companies serving the two resorts, renaming the combined area SkiArena Andermatt-Sedrun. In a brilliant move, Sawaris met with environmental, cultural preservation, and tourism organizations along with local residents when shaping his plans. Gemsstock, accessible via an existing two-stage cable car from Andermatt’s west end, shines as an example of the resulting environmental and cultural detente. Here, Sawaris took a mostly hands-off approach, with upgrades only to make things a bit comfier, such as last season’s new highspeed, bubble-covered six-pack servicing the midmountain intermediate slopes. Of nine new lifts — including two eightpassenger gondolas — planned for the combined area, three now transport skiers, including two new-this-season six-packs on Nätschen-Gütsch’s grin-inducing, sun-bathed slopes. Also noteworthy, as of this season, at least one trail from each lift has snowmaking, ensuring a longer season and giving an advantage in an era of climate warming, when many European resorts are scrambling to add it. Next season, the gondolas (one a two-stage from the new village center ascending Gütsch),

two more six-packs, a children’s lift, and a surface lift will complete the unification through the Oberalppass.

ocusing infrastructure development on Nätschen-Gütsch preserved Gemsstock’s most-favored-nation status among freeriders, who covet the seemingly endless off-piste powder — perfect for hucking cliffs, schussing couloirs, and making first tracks. “From the summit, you can freeride in all directions, and end up in Andermatt,” says Fränggi Gehrig, an Andermatt native and instructor with the Andermatt Ski School. I pirouette gracelessly in ski boots following his gloved hand as it sweeps the panorama. The eponymous run honoring Olympic, World Cup, and World Champion downhiller Bernhard Russi, an Andermatt native still revered throughout Switzerland, belies Gemsstock’s freerider rep. The summit-to-mid-mountain groomed trail plummets 3,150 feet. “The key section is the last 500 meters; it’s straight down, a 60-percent grade,” Russi says. “Everyone’s goal is to ski it without stopping. Turning, turning, turning, and trying to carve is one challenge. The other is to put the skis in the fall line and run straight down. I’ve reached over 160 kilometers per hour, but I don’t suggest this,” he cautions. I heed his advice. Over lunch at Restaurant Gurschenalp, renovated last season, I ponder Gemsstock’s split freerider/racer personality: On one side, backpack-toting freeriders refuel with ham-and-cheese rösti, a fried grated-potato pancake gilded with ham, melted cheese, and egg; on the other, young racers clad in one-piece suits cheer and jeer a World Cup race on TV. This yin-yang dichotomy not only distinguishes Gemsstock, but also the entire Andermatt Swiss Alps project. Intimate yet expansive, it embraces Old World traditions and contemporary style, offers racerchallenging steeps and freerider-pleasing adventures, deep powder and groomed pistes, serves rösti and sushi, and sells handmade socks and handcrafted skis. Neither St. Moritz nor Zermatt, Andermatt successfully captures the center. Donning sunglasses, I set my sight on the village far below, briefly entertain the inviting powder fields, but opt for a seemingly endless cruiser, my grin as bright as Andermatt’s future. andermatt.ch

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Other Swiss News Lake Geneva/Matterhorn

The new Bain-Bleu Hammam and Spa in Geneva pampers with its indoor and outdoor pools, steam baths, relaxation areas, and Oriental-inspired hammam. bain-bleu.ch 1 In Valais, more than $100 million in new lifts and gondolas includes a six-seater chairlift replacing the Zermatt gondola and a six-seater at Verbier. visitvalais.ch 1 Riffelalp Resort 2222m (elevation: 7,290 feet), also in Zermatt, has redone its 72 rooms. From $248. www.riffelalp.com/en 1 At the Hôtel Des Trois Couronnes in Vevey, go fishing for your dinner. Head out onto scenic Lake Geneva with the longtime fisherman who supplies catches to the hotel. From $275. hoteltroiscouronnes.ch

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On Corvatsch, a new six-seater chairlift makes the Curtinella piste more accessible. It can shuttle 2,400 people an hour, twice as many as the previous chairlift. corvatsch.ch/en

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Daily train service commenced in December through the 35-mile-long Gotthard Base Tunnel, reducing travel time through the Alps by up to 40 minutes. swisstravelsystem.com/ gotthard 1 The Hotel Eden Roc Ascona on Lake Maggiore just completed a two-year renovation of its 95 rooms spearheaded by well-known Swiss interior designer Carlo Rampazzi. From $230. edenroc.ch 1 This region boasts nearly 2,500 miles of hiking trails. The new HikeTicino app offers good-toknow info on more than 100 of them, including descriptions, sights to see, and current weather forecast.

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The 87-room Hotel Placid has opened in the emerging Altstetten quarter. The design of the urbanchic property features exposed concrete and wood. From $120. placid.ch — DON NICHOLS W I N T E R 2017

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Brandy Rocks Out Microdistiller Copper & Kings blows the dust off an often-stodgy spirit, cranking up the volume with a born-in-the-USA makeover now making noise among craft-distiller aficionados BY

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Joe Heron strides through a sprawling basement barrel room at his Copper & Kings distillery in Louisville, Ky. He speaks louder than normal to be heard over Steve Earle’s “I Love You Too Much,” which blasts through the sound system. Loudly.

The system includes six subwoofers, which could put to shame many nightclubs. We’re the only ones here today, a holiday, and he introduces me to some of the hundreds of barrels filled with brandy, aging, well, not so quietly or mustily. such as the Herons’ — have soared “We play music 24/7,” Heron says. from a few dozen a decade ago to “The concept of sonic aging is quite more than 1,000 today. New distilleries simple, actually. What you’re trying come on line every week. to do is bang that bass pulse into the alcohol molecule,” which he adds is lighter than the water with which it’s he first wave of these mixed. These molecules then hit the microdistillers, who surfaced oak wall of the barrel interior, colliding in the 1980s, focused on with it somewhat carelessly, and thus brandy. All were on the West Coast: speeding the magical interactions of Daniel Farber, Hubert Germain-Robin, alcohol, wood, and oxygen. The result? and Jörg Rupf in California, and Steve A richer, more supple brandy, he says. McCarthy in Oregon. “There’s limited research” on sonic Germain-Robin — a young aging, Heron admits, betraying a faint Frenchman from a cognac-producing lilt of his native South Africa. You get family who’s often cited as a pioneer — the feeling, though, that he’d happily was hitchhiking around the United blast music all day even if there wasn’t States in the early 1980s when he any research at all. Brandy at times is decided to settle down near northern plagued by a stodgy, Old World image — California’s vineyards. He and his dusty aristocrats sipping from fussy business partner, Ansley Coale, snifters in musty drawing rooms — but imported a French cognac still and Heron, who launched Copper & Kings launched a series of experiments with his wife, Leslie, in 2014, aims to with grapes from around the state, usher it out of the Brahms and Bach era including pinot noir. Today, they’re and at least into that of Stevie Wonder credited with inventing the California and Steve Earle. They named the alambic brandy style. (An alambic company Copper & Kings in part as a is a type of traditional still, which nod to their copper stills and a spirit that imparts a richer, denser flavor.) befits royalty — but more so because it It took a lot of work to launch. So sounded vaguely like a rock band. when their first products were Heron believes brandy should be released in 1987, they priced them comfortable in jeans and grunge plaid like a fine cognac — well above the in a nightclub. “Our real aspiration is brandy plonk then on the market and to distill American music and art,” is made by jug-wine makers such as how Heron once neatly summarized it. Paul Masson and Christian Brothers, “To give that creativity and imagination who used industrial-size column stills physical form.” that stripped out much of the flavor. Brandy is both leader and follower “There was a lot of resistance at in the booming craft spirits world. The first,” Germain-Robin recalls, but his number of craft distilleries in North brandy performed well in blind taste America — which can range from a tests against traditional French spirits. couple of college buddies making legal It seemed connoisseurs were finally whiskey in a garage to major operations ready for a new, more aggressive style

IN GOOD SPIRITS: Facing page, microdistiller Joe Heron in Copper & Kings’ barrel room. Above, from top, C&K’s American Craft Brandy and Immature Brandy on the rocks.

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of brandy — “California ‘Cognac’,” read a 1991 headline in the New York Times. “More Than Just a Curio? A Rival With French Roots.” And then … nothing. “The market was slow; really slow,” says Farber, who moved from brewing beer to distilling California brandy in the late 1980s, when he founded Osocalis in Soquel, Calif. That first wave of pioneer craft distillers continued to produce brandies, but in small amounts for a relatively small community of aficionados. They found the national spotlight elusive. Starting in the early 2000s, craft distilling began to attract a little attention — although the focus was on spirits other than brandy, particularly gin and vodka. Domestic tastes not only preferred these, but distillers could bottle white spirits basically right from the still without having to underwrite a years-long aging period. By the close of that decade, craft whiskey makers crowded the market, chasing after the global bourbon boom. Still, brandy remained in the shadows. “It hasn’t lifted our boat because brandy is really a hard sell,” admits Farber, who thought the new consumer interest in craft distilling would bring a fresh generation of fans to a spirit with an unfamiliar taste. Brandy’s eclipse didn’t deter Heron — instead, he realized it could be used to his advantage. That the category was essentially a blank slate in the consumer’s mind meant he had latitude to experiment without confounding expectations. This was the sort of opportunity he had seized upon twice before. A serial entrepreneur, Heron has shown a knack for finding a narrow gap in an underappreciated beverage market and then running clear through it and beyond. As such, he’s not so much a disrupter of the old ways as someone with a documented skill in finding an unexpected, profitable route between old and new. His first big success came in launching a sugarfree, nutrient-rich soft drink called Nutrisoda, which PepsiAmericas acquired in 2006, just three years after its launch. Heron then turned to hard

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GATHERING PLACE: Attend tours and monthly tastings at Copper & Kings’ distillery.

cider, a beverage category relatively common in Europe at the time but all but invisible domestically. He and his wife launched Crispin Cider in 2008, marketing their cider not as a drink for those who don’t like beer, but to those who do. Again he proved to have the golden touch — the market loved it, and MillerCoors swiftly acquired the brand in 2012.

couting for their next beverage adventure, the Herons looked into the spirits market and found that brandy had a history that had been largely overlooked. “This is what’s great about American brandy,” he says. “There’s no dogma associated with it. You can do whatever you want. It’s the lack of dogma that results in innovation.” Heron set about innovating. He believed the taste of traditional brandy, even the newer-style California brandy, lacked the boldness for which the American market

clamored. “Intensity is in vogue now,” he says. So, like Germain-Robin two decades earlier, Heron played around with grape varietals — wines for his still are shipped east from California and are made from French colombard, muscat, and chenin blanc grapes. He took a more aggressive approach than most brandy producers with his barrel aging, barreling his brandy at a higher proof than usual, an act that extracts wood flavor more quickly. He also experimented with the barrels themselves, using both bourbon barrels (which he likes for their spiciness) and new oak barrels (which add vanilla and honey notes) to create a robust blend. “The midpalate is where we feel like brandy needed some personality and character,” Heron says. He believed that most brandy tended to both start and finish strong and was insipid in between. He set about

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correcting that. “With us, you’ll get that start and finish, but then get the drums and the bass and the guitars in the middle.” The Herons chose to launch, somewhat impishly, in Louisville, the heart of bourbon country. Copper & Kings acquired a vastly underused, three-story brick industrial building in the Butchertown neighborhood, a rough-edge area now undergoing a restaurant and boutiques revival. They began fixing it up in 2014, adding an art gallery, glass-walled offices, and a rooftop area that local businesses and patrons could rent out for meetings and events. Throughout the building, bright, international-orange design accents — the bottoms of the tasting glasses, barrel heads, a supporting beam here or there, and vintage iMacs — make the sprawling, dramatic space seem more intimate and quirky. Setting up in the epicenter of bourbon country was sly, smart, and practical. “Guys like me don’t build distilleries,” Heron says. “Engineers build distilleries, and they’re all in this state.” His stills are also manufactured nearby — by Vendome, a longtime family-owned business just a few blocks away. He has managed to sidestep the barrel shortage plaguing other craft distillers (demand for casks by new craft distillers has outstripped supply) by making the right connections in a city and industry that runs largely on those personal connections. “It helps to be in Louisville, where we know everyone,” he says. Heron constantly experiments and has begun producing other spirits as well — apple brandy, three absinthes (including one with a distinct lavender note), and a pine-resinous gin. Last spring, the company launched the limited Cr&ftwerk brandy line, aged in twice-used barrels — first to age bourbon and then for aging craft beer from select breweries, such as Dark Lord Imperial Stout, a hard-to-obtain cult beer from 3 Floyds Brewing Co. in Indiana. It’s another way to bring more depth and a bit of rock ’n’ roll to a staid spirit category. “We’re the new kids on the block,” he says. “We want to be defined as an American brandy — not as a European-style brandy and not as a California brandy. We want to be something that’s definitive, not derivative.” Osocalis’ Farber says he’s again optimistic about brandy’s future, and thinks Americans may at least be willing to break their routines and try some new brandies. “I think Joe’s project is the first one that can maybe crack that,” he says. “I’m super excited now. The one thing brandy producers are long on is patience. We never thought it was going to be a high-profit, rapid turnaround thing. We do it because we love it.”

Craft American Brandies You’ll Want to Seek Out Today, hundreds of American brandy casks sit quietly in basements and barrel houses waiting to be bottled and distributed in the coming months and years. Adventurous imbibers with a penchant for discovering the unknown may find themselves leading the way into a new golden age. Where to begin? Here, a few choice American craft brandies from top distillers to inquire about when checking the shelves of your favorite craft bar or boutique liquor store. Copper & Kings Brash, confident flavors in this new American brandy ensure that it won’t be confused with its more shy and retiring cousins from across the Atlantic. The Butchertown Reserve is an assertive blend with about a quarter of the content consisting of brandy aged in new American oak barrels. Also new: Floodwall Apple Brandy, aged in both used bourbon and sherry casks. Butchertown, $60/750 mL; Floodwall Apple, $40/750 mL. copperandkings.com

as well as its Only Once Blend No. 23, which combines several colombard vintages. Pinot Noir, $120/750 mL. Only Once Blend, $75/750 mL. craftdistillers.com

Germain-Robin One of the first craft American brandy distilleries, it sells diverse alambic grape brandies, blending different ages and characters. Look for its justifiably applauded Single-Barrel Pinot Noir brandy,

Osocalis Daniel Farber’s XO Alambic Brandy is made with an antique French cognac-style copper still and aged for decades in French oak before being blended into this supple sip. $125/750 mL. osocalis.com

Jaxon Keys Winery & Distillery Jepson Old Stock brandy is distilled from colombard grapes and aged seven to 10 years. It’s acclaimed for its light fruity notes and a candy-like finish. $195/750 mL. jaxonkeyswinery.com

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BIRTHDAY, CANADA! It’s party time up north. The world’s second-largest country — geographically speaking — celebrates its 150th birthday in 2017, making this a good year to visit its vibrant cities, snowcapped Rockies, rugged coastlines, and seemingly endless forests. The milestone has spawned a slew of special programs, such as the admission-free year granted by Parks Canada, and provided a finish line for major projects, including the 15,000-mile country-spanning Great Trail. Here, from coast to coast, we round up the latest and greatest from the confederation waving the maple leaf flag since 1867. BY

FUN TIMES: Clockwise from above, mark the milestone with a fireworks view from the Hotel William Gray in Montreal, a stay at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge in Alberta, flame-juggling in Ottawa, a coaster ride in Revelstoke, architecture and art at Musée National Des Beaux-Arts du Quebec in Quebec City, culinary excursions from Edible Canada, and Calgary brews.

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HAAG FOTOGRAFIE (IGNITE 150), IAN HOUGHTON (PIPE MOUNTAIN COASTER), BRUCE DAMONTE (MUSEE NATIONAL), LEBLOND STUDIO (STUDIO BELL), CHRIS AMAT (GONDOLA), PAUL ZIZKA (SKIERS), DREAMSTIME (DICE)

The Sound of Canada Catch the Canadian vibe — or many strains of it — at Studio Bell, Calgary’s new home to the National Music Centre, which celebrates music in Canada. Acclaimed architect Brad Cloepfil designed the 160,000-square-foot landmark of two stout towers connected by a sky bridge. Inside, the complex features five stories of interactive exhibits devoted to music from traditional Inuit throat singing to silent movie soundtracks. Three Canadian music Halls of Fame include those devoted to country music, songwriters, and Canadian musicians of all genres. Catch concerts, artist talks, workshops, and more in the 300-seat performance hall. studiobell.ca

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Banff Gondola’s Upper Terminal

Alpine Adventures

In Banff National Park, $26 million went into rebuilding the Banff Gondola, which reopened in October after a 13-month renovation. The enhancements include an expanded Upper Terminal at 7,486 feet atop Sulphur Mountain and a 48-seat movie theater featuring bird’s-eye aerial footage of the national park. Snap views over the Bow Valley from the restaurant and the fourth-floor rooftop Sunshine Village observation deck. banffgondola.com 1 Access Banff National Park’s three ski resorts — Lake Louise, Mount Norquay, and Sunshine Village — with the Tri-Area Lift Ticket. A three-or-moreday pass newly includes free admission to the historic Banff Hot Springs. skibig3.com 1 In Jasper National Park, Rocky Mountain Canyoning has added two new locations for canyoning, which involves using ropes and harnesses to rappel into deep gorges. Wetsuit-clad thrill-seekers can rappel beside waterfalls or wade into streams at the base of the canyons in summer. canyoning.ca

In Edmonton, the 18,500-seat Rogers Place, home ice for the NHL’s Oilers, debuted last fall as part of the ongoing Ice District entertainment center project, which will span 25 downtown acres once completed in 2020. Between hockey periods, check out public events in the 24,000-squarefoot Winter Garden or roll the dice at the Grand Villa Edmonton Casino. Still to come: the city’s first new luxury hotel in 30 years — the 356-room JW Marriott — in 2018, and a public plaza by 2020. icedistrict.com

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With a change in landuse regulations last year, microbreweries can now produce down to the nano level, which has ignited a beer boom in Calgary, with dozens of new producers. Sample ale at four ($75) or five ($98) stops with the new Calgary Brewery Tours, which run Thursday through Saturday. calgarybrewerytours.beer

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Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

Kettle Valley Rail Trail

Three Adventures in the Great Outdoors

The nearly 15,000-mile sea-to-sea Great Trail that will run across Canada and create the world’s longest recreational trail has been under construction since 1992 with the goal of finishing in time for the 150th. Until it is, cyclists and hikers can tread completed sections, including the upgraded 135-mile Kettle Valley Rail Trail in southern British Columbia’s Thompson Okanagan region featuring a series of dramatic wooden train trestles and cliff-hugging passages. thegreattrail.ca

Head for Revelstoke Mountain Resort this summer to fly down the mountain at speeds of up to 26 mph on the new Pipe Mountain Coaster, which opened last spring. The seasonal attraction uses gravity for propulsion. Alternatively, seek a chopper assist to high country with heli-biking trips that provide mountain drops for thrilling single-track descents. Play disc golf from the top of the mountain next summer when the gondola opens for summer trips. revelstokemountainresort.com

Try uptracking at Fernie Alpine Resort this winter. New guided tours teach the lung-busting practice of uptracking, or skinning up a mountain — think walking uphill in skis — in specially designed Alpine skis. No pain, no altitude gain. Then you can ski back down. skifernie.com

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Overnighting in downtown Banff? Check into the Moose Hotel & Suites, the national park’s first new hotel in nine years. Local furnishings and artwork decorate 174 rooms in the wood-andstone chalet-style resort, also home to an Italian restaurant with a bread bar; a nine-treatment-room spa; and a rooftop health club with outdoor hot pools and an indoor swimming pool. From $150. moosehotelandsuites.com The 446-room Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge in Jasper will complete a $16 million, three-year renovation in March that includes full rehabs of its 10 signature cabins, spacious pine-andfield-stone homes, some with fireplaces and full kitchens. Also new: a 20-person hot tub. From $175. fairmont.com/jasper

Wine Country Weekend Yes, Vancouver is the province’s chief culinary draw. But for a wine-focused weekend, head to picturesque Kelowna in the Okanagan Valley, where wineries continue to open along Okanagan Lake’s banks. Although the highly respected VMF Estates is hush-hush about its new Martin’s Lane Winery that’s expected to open this year, the new Fitzpatrick Family Vineyards is already popping corks on its sparkling wines, such as the pinot noir rose sparkler (fitzwine.com). Check into the renovated Delta Hotels by Marriott Grand Okanagan Resort (from $127; marriott.com/ylwok) and dine at its new Oak+Cru Social Kitchen & Wine Bar (oakandcru.com). For the freshest ingredients, the chefs rely on area farms as well as an on-site apiary and herb garden. The wine bar offers more than 300 local vintages. In 2018, you can vary your consumption at the Craft Beer Market (craftbeermarket.ca), which will offer more than 100 brews on tap.

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When it opens in the fall next to BC Place stadium, Parq Vancouver will boast two green-themed hotels, five restaurants, three bars, and a casino. Amenities at the 329-room JW Marriott Parq Vancouver (from $324) include a spa (above) and a rooftop park with native trees and green space. The more boutique Douglas (from $324), named after the Douglas firs common to the region, will feature 188 rooms and a living wall in the lobby. parqvancouver.com

Already home to an estimable collection of luxury hotels (think Fairmont, Pan Pacific, and Rosewood), Vancouver recently added the 147-room Trump International Hotel and Tower Vancouver. Arthur Erickson designed the twisting, 69-story steel-andglass high-rise that includes resortlike amenities such as a Vegas-style poolside lounge, a branch of Hong Kong’s acclaimed Chinese restaurant Mott 32, and a spa designed by Ivanka Trump. From $347. trumphotels.com/vancouver

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The 1908-vintage Fairmont Empress in Victoria is amid a millennial update to incorporate wood finishes and restore ceiling beams and latticework that collectively aim to take the old dame back to her grand roots. About half of its 464 rooms are already refurbished — in cool hues of gray and slate blue — with the other half set for completion by late May. The hotel has a new rooftop garden and in the spring will reopen its remodeled Willow Stream Spa. From $250. fairmont.com/empress

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Dinner on Ice Call this a hip pop-up for the weather defiant: Raw: Churchill will serve dinners in a tented room — complete with transparent panels for ogling the northern lights — March 3-11. Chef Mandel Hitzer, who does Raw: Almond pop-ups annually on the river ice in Winnipeg, will take his communal table north along with some surprise guest chefs to polar bear country for only the second year. raw-churchill.com

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Winnipeg by the Stein Breweries and beer halls are frothing up in Winnipeg, or Peg City as the province’s foodie metropolis is known. Barn Hammer Brewing Co. (barnhammerbrewing.ca) opened its taproom over the summer for pints poured at the source. Peg Beer Co. (pegbeer.com) taps brews to pair with charcuterie and flatbreads. The food hall Forks Market (theforks.com) now hosts a beer and wine bar, the Common, with 20 of each on tap.

NEW BRUNSWICK Long Beach along Fundy Trail Parkway

Of Tides and Trails

ime your visit to Long Beach on the Bay of Fundy — home to the world’s highest tides — to low tide, when you’ll find the water extending out from the shore more than 1,600 feet, exposing the ocean floor. One and a half miles in length, the beach was connected last summer to the 12-mile Fundy Trail Parkway, part of an 80-square-mile coastal park with bluff-top lookouts and footpaths with access to three beaches. When finished in 2018, the trail will encompass seven beaches and 32 lookouts and skirt 50-story cliffs. fundytrailparkway.com

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Eating Canada In honor of the 150th, culinary tour operator Edible Canada is launching a private jet trip June 16-23 that hopscotches across the country’s northern reaches, setting down for everything from celebrity-chef-prepared meals to Inuit picnics in Iqaluit, the Rankin Inlet, Whitehorse, and Chef Yellowknife. Work it off Jeremy with boreal hikes under Charles the midnight sun. The tour winds up in St. John’s, Newfoundland, where chef Jeremy Charles of the acclaimed Raymonds prepares a closing dinner. Extend the trip with two nights at the province’s groundbreaking Fogo Island Inn accompanied by chef Michael Smith of Food Network fame. $8,965 per person. acrossthetopofcanada.com

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DREAMSTIME (LONG BEACH), LEN WAGG (BLUENOSE II)

Capital Gem A new two-story, multimilliondollar addition at Fredericton’s Beaverbrook Art Gallery, set to debut in late 2017, will house eight new galleries, a theater, and café. The museum, which holds masterworks by Delacroix, Gainsborough, Sargent, and Turner, will also add an outdoor sculpture garden and a dedicated room for its prized Salvador Dali paintings, including Santiago el Grande. beaverbrookartgallery.org

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Salvador Dali’s Santiago el Grande

The tall ship regatta known as Rendez-vous 2017, a 7,000-nautical-mile race that starts in Royal Greenwich, England, on April 13 and visits six countries, culminates in Halifax, July 29-Aug. 1, offering opportunities to ogle original and replica triple-masted vessels or take sailing trips on the 1920s-style schooner Bluenose II. rdv2017.com W I N T E R 2017

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PARTY FAVORS: Ottawa 2017 events will include animatronic creatures, ice sport competitions, multimedia shows, and cultural productions.

Capital Celebrations 1 Before Ottawa’s light rail transit system opens in 2018, multimedia specialist Moment Factory will use the city’s completed Lyon Station to run a multimedia show — think projections emanating from the train tunnel and transforming the walls — for 10 weeks this summer. 1 Composed of shipping containers, the pop-up Inspiration Village will showcase exhibits from across the provinces and territories, May 20Sept. 4. ottawa2017.ca

Niagara, Day and Night Zip down to Niagara Falls via the new overwater zip lines at WildPlay Niagara Falls. Opened last summer, four side-by-side lines plummet a heart-stopping 2,200 feet before depositing riders safely on dry land in the gorge. wildplay.com/niagarafalls After more than 80 years, Niagara Falls will change its night lighting to LED illumination this summer. With the new, brighter lighting, expect more creative and as-yet-undisclosed light displays. 54

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Ottawa Updates Aside from its leadership role in the celebrations, Ottawa is in the midst of a construction boom. Come summer, the National Arts Centre (nac-cna.ca) will debut a new atrium and upgraded performance spaces. Closed since 2014 for a complete overhaul, the Canada Science and Technology Museum (cstmuseum.technoscience.ca) reopens in the fall with interactive exhibits across its collections spanning bellows cameras, antique snowmobiles, and early computers. Stay awhile at the new Andaz Ottawa Byward Market (from $211; ottawa.andaz. hyatt.com), with 200 contemporary rooms, a rooftop lounge, a gourmet Canadian restaurant, and a central location in the lively market district.

JEAN DOMINIQUE BILLAUD (DRAGON), MARC MÜLLER (CRASH ICE), DREAMSTIME (FRENCH HORN)

The entire country will revel in the 150th milestone, with the capital of Ottawa serving as the official birthday party place, holding a series of Ottawa 2017 special events. Consider: 1 A series of 17 stunts and gatherings known as Ignite 150 includes a gourmet dinner 50 meters in the air, a yoga session on a floating canal barge accompanied by a live orchestra, and a movie on a downtown terrace rooftop.

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Culinary Circuit PEI calls itself Canada’s “food island,” and at 140 miles long and not more than 40 miles wide, it invites grazing.

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TORONTO ON TREND MILE-LONG URBAN PARK

Following the trend of reinventing formerly industrial spaces into public parks — think New York’s High Line or Chicago’s 606 Trail — Toronto will create a new linear park, the Bentway, that will run about a mile under the Gardiner Expressway. Enlivening the once dead space, a series of outdoor “rooms” formed by columns and beams will be home to farmers markets, art exhibitions, and much more. The new east-west corridor will link seven neighborhoods. Look for phase one this summer. thebentway.ca

Start at the Inn at Bay Fortune on the rural east end. Purchased in 2015 and reopened last summer by Food Network chef Michael Smith, the property has 15 rooms, as well as an organic farm, herb garden, and the destination restaurant Fireworks, serving wood-roasted dishes from a 25-foot-long hearth. From $225. innatbayfortune.com

RELOCATED ART MUSEUM

This fall, the Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto Canada moves into the 1920-vintage Tower Automotive Building in the Lower Junction Area as part of an 8-acre mixed-use development with art at its heart. The contemporary museum will gain 16-foot ceilings on the ground floor enabling it to showcase oversize works. museumofcontemporaryart.ca HOTELS ON THE RISE

Bisha Hotel & Residences

Visit from your base at one of two new high-rise downtown hotels: the 96-room Bisha Hotel & Residences, opening in spring with glam interiors in assorted rooms and suites from rocker Lenny Kravitz (bisha.com); and the 404-room Hotel X Toronto, the Hotel X Toronto only property at the sprawling Exhibition Place, which will feature lavish fitness facilities including a 90,000-square-foot gym and spa, four indoor tennis courts, and two pools when it opens later this year (from $246; hotelxtoronto.com).

At the Table Culinary Studio on the central north coast, chef Derrick Hoare and his team newly guide guests in picking from its gardens and preparing a meal from the produce. Farm-to-table classes are seasonal, but the team frequently hosts Sunday dinners and bread-making sessions offseason. thetablepei.ca

Circle back to the central capital of Charlottetown for a pint at the year-old Upstreet Craft Brewing (upstreetcraftbrewing.com) before calling it a night at the new 18-room Sydney Boutique Inn and Suites (from $168; sydneyinn.com), occupying the 1857-vintage former Notre Dame Academy convent. The inn is walking distance from the restaurants along the downtown waterfront and boardwalk.

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Montreal’s Party

WALKING TALL: See largerthan-life marionettes at 375 MTL.

SEE Survey this Frenchspeaking city from the 46th-floor observation deck at the Au Sommet Place Ville Marie, opened in an iconic skyscraper by I.M. Pei last summer. The attraction spans three floors and includes an interactive museum devoted to city history and culture, a restaurant with panoramic views, and an outdoor terrace. ausommetpvm.com

Hotel William Gray

DINE Book a specialoccasion seat at L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon, the new restaurant from the celebrated French chef at the Montreal Casino. Counter seats face the open kitchen, encouraging interaction with the chefs. casinos.lotoquebec.com

Chef Joël Robuchon

STAY Bed down at the just-opened, 127-room Hotel William Gray that straddles two historic 18th-century buildings and a modern glass tower overlooking Place JacquesCartier in the old quarter. Expect a rooftop terrace, a spa with an outdoor pool, a locally focused grill restaurant, and a lobby pool table. From $250. hotelwilliamgray.com

Art & Architecture in Quebec City In Quebec City, a new glass-wrapped, cantilevered 160,382-square-foot addition at the Musée National Des BeauxArts du Quebec has doubled the gallery space. It also has created a new architectural attraction with its monumental three-story spiral staircase, a separate staircase that protrudes from the building providing elevated park views, an inner courtyard, and a terrace overlooking the St. Lawrence. mnbaq.org

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Canada is a youngster compared with Montreal, which will celebrate its 375th anniversary in 2017 with a series of special events called 375MTL. The lineup includes a winter carnival, a summer festival featuring giant marionettes, and an Opera de Montreal premiere in March of a work based on Pink Floyd’s The Wall. 375mtl.com

Little Grouse on the Prairie

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Prairie Provisions In Saskatoon, this agricultural province’s largest city, entrepreneurs are drawing on locally grown produce for cuisine and spirits at two hot spots. Early last year, chef Dale MacKay, winner of Top Chef Canada in 2011, opened Little Grouse on the Prairie (littlegrouse.com), getting his inspiration from Italy and ingredients from nearby. The 15-month-old farm-to-still BlackFox Farm & Distillery (blackfoxfarmanddistillery.com) grows its own grain.

Picassos Aplenty

R.J. HINKLE (BLACKFOX)

he world’s largest collection of Pablo Picasso linocuts — more than 400 — will headline the collection at the new Remai Modern art gallery in Saskatoon, opening later this year. The Prairie-Modern-style building on the South Saskatchewan River will be the cultural draw to the River Landing district of restaurants, walking paths, and residences. The airy main floor, free to visitors, aims to be a public living space for the city with a fireplace, restaurant, and designfocused gift shop. remaimodern.org

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Single-Skillet

Sizzler Whip up this easy, low-mess meal that will satisfy the whole family BY

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Cajun Dirty Rice Skillet

Executive chef John Macdonald of Woodside Plantation Country Club in Aiken, S.C., likes to serve this flavor-packed, one-dish delight to his hungry family. He says even the kids gobble up the tasty combination of piquant andouille sausage, shrimp, corn, peas, rice, Cajun spices, and crabmeat. 1 pound andouille or other Cajun sausage, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/2 yellow onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 3 cups white rice 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning 5-1/2 cups water 1/2 pound large shrimp or prawns, peeled and deveined 1 cup frozen corn kernels 1 cup frozen baby green peas 1/2 pound lump crabmeat 1 bunch scallions, minced 1 bunch parsley, minced 6 lime wedges

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In a large, deep skillet, brown the sausage on medium heat, making sure not to burn it but getting a little color on the sausage. Add onions and garlic and cook for 2 or 3 minutes while stirring. Add the white rice (without water) and Cajun seasoning, and stir for 2 or 3 minutes, or until the rice and seasonings become fragrant. Add water to the skillet and bring it to a boil. Cover and reduce the heat, cooking for 20 minutes. Remove the lid from the skillet, and add the shrimp, corn, and peas. Stir, warming the ingredients evenly. Gently disperse the crabmeat on top, warming it through for a few minutes. To serve, divide into bowls, garnishing with the scallions, parsley, and a lime wedge. Yield: 6-8 servings Chef’s Tip: “I call this a flex recipe because you can play with it. For instance, you can substitute chicken for the seafood, or add squid, mussels, or fish.”

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3 Tempting New Ways to Explore the World by Boat and Train

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Contemplating the Meaning of Luxury on Regent Seven Seas’ Newest Ship AN D R E W S E S SA

as i quickly discover on a recent five-night Mediterranean voyage, you don’t just board Regent’s new Seven Seas Explorer, you make an entrance — and, when you do, you feel like you’ve really arrived. Stepping off the gangway in Barcelona, I find myself on a gilded mezzanine overlooking a double-height atrium. A smiling crew member offers a glass of Champagne, but I’m too busy staring at the atrium’s 13-foot-long, 10-footwide chandelier, its 6,000 octagonal crystals sparkling back at me. I ride a leather-and-wood-paneled elevator to my cabin, where I discover more Champagne — a bottle this time — set amid sapphire-blue, crisp-white, and hardwood-paneled decor. In a cruise ship rarity, my oversize bed maximizes the view by facing out large windows and a sliding glass door. Beyond, my balcony is so big (another rarity), it fits a suite of outdoor lounges, the better to enjoy vistas of the ports I’ll soon visit in the South of France, Sardinia, and Monaco. The Explorer very quickly begins to feel like home, which, just as quickly, makes me wonder how I’ll ever return to my own.

Regent has dubbed the Explorer, which launched in mid-July, “the Most Luxurious Ship Ever Built” — which took more than a bit of courage, and not just because superlatives and the cruise industry don’t have the greatest track record. (Think, for instance, of the “unsinkable” Titanic.) It also took guts because the word “luxury” can steer us toward murky waters.

eing the first newbuild ship from a beloved company, and the first Regent vessel launched since 2003, the Explorer is unequivocally big news. With a price tag of $450 million, it’s the costliest cruise ship ever constructed, on a per-suite basis. Holding just 750 passengers, it’s also quite small, meaning it can stop in some of the most coveted, petite ports of call in the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and Northern Europe — harbors largely off-limits to larger vessels. Its 375 cabins are all suites, each of them, like mine, richly appointed with art deco and classical details such as crown moldings and grand columns, in jewel-toned or neutral

palettes. Perusing the ship’s 14 decks during my sailing, I see an acre’s worth of marble used in intricately inlaid floors, on countertops, and from floor to ceiling in bathrooms. Gold and silver leaf shimmers on ceilings, while mother-of-pearl climbs the columns in the Compass Rose restaurant, where, on my first night aboard, I feast on four courses — rich escargot in perfectly garlic-laced butter included — served on custom Versace china. Later, I find caviar at breakfast, snow crab legs and lobster at brunch. Some $6 million of art, pieces by Chagall, Miró, and Picasso among them, hang on the walls. All decadent to be sure — but when more and more companies, in industries from fashion to fine wine, describe themselves as “luxury” brands, the meaning of the word has become diluted. Used too frequently to describe too many things, “luxury,” as journalist Dana Thomas put it in her best-selling book Deluxe, “has lost its luster.” Even with all these sumptuous trappings, I can’t help but wonder: Will Regent be able to polish it back up? Onboard, I’m surprised to learn that Frank Del Rio — CEO of Regent’s parent company, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings — doesn’t disagree with this assessment of luxury. Despite being the visionary for the Explorer and its “Most Luxurious Ship Ever Built” epigram, he also deems the word overused. “The media call every ship ‘the luxury liner so-and-so,’ and middleof-the-road Japanese brands call their cars ‘luxury automobiles,’ ” he says when we meet in his stateroom — the ship’s nearly 4,500-square-foot, $10,000-a-night Regent Suite, which sits atop the Explorer’s prow. “It’s an abused word.” Why, then, call the Explorer “the Most Luxurious Ship Ever Built”? “Because no one has ever done it before,” Del Rio says, playfully, during an event later in the voyage, before continuing more seriously, “Regent stands for luxury. The new ship couldn’t just be a regular,

cookie-cutter upscale ship. It had to be extraordinary, to make a statement and shine a bright light.” For Del Rio — and for Regent and its clientele — luxury has several specific meanings. “Luxury is freedom. Luxury is space, the best available, unique things,” Del Rio tells me. “It’s scarcity. It’s having the finest materials, the best cuisine.”

he point of the Explorer, then, is to make these meanings meaningful for its passengers. Take freedom: Regent has led the cruise industry in expanding what “all-inclusive” can mean. The company offers unlimited free shore excursions, opening up passengers’ schedules to, say, enjoy a guided tour of St. Tropez in the morning, then journey to surrounding hill towns in the afternoon, as some on my sailing do. Beginning this year, Regent even throws in round-trip business-class intercontinental airfare for two with all Regent bookings. Freedom also extends to Explorer’s three specialty restaurants — from

Asia-spanning Pacific Rim, whose contemporary chinoiserie decoration strikes me as a delightfully playful Orientalist fantasy when I dine there on my second evening; to the classically French spot Chartreuse, where the smoothness of the foie gras terrine I order on night three takes my breath away; to Prime 7 steakhouse, whose bone-in rib-eye proves itself a cut above in my book. I especially enjoy that even at the ship’s more standard eatery, Compass Rose, I can pick from options on the daily changing menu, whose cuisine reflects the day’s particular port of call, in a way that lets me freely mix ingredients. I essentially create my own dishes, then combine these into a menu of any number of courses. By doing so, I make a veritable buffet for myself, all without a trace of an “allyou-can-eat” atmosphere. Guests can dine at any of these, at any table, any night, all included. Regarding space, that’s always precious indeed on a ship, with tight quarters de rigueur. But the Explorer boasts some of the largest suites at sea, ranging from 307 to 4,500 square

LUXURY AT SEA: Experience the height of elegance aboard the Seven Seas Explorer. Above left, the atrium. Clockwise from near right, the ship’s Pacific Rim restaurant, reception area, and a bedroom suite.

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y last day aboard, as I lie in a poolside chaise shaded by gauzy cabanalike canopies, I take note of the teak flooring, the glass-mosaic tiling, the embellishments that cover every surface with an attention to detail rarely seen at sea. But I also think about something Del Rio told me: “You can have all the hardware you want, but it’s all for naught if we don’t deliver on the human side.” He was talking about service staff, the people who bring a cruise to life. The Explorer has one of the highest crewto-guest ratios of any ship currently sailing. The company selected 75 percent of the team from the crème de la crème of the staff on Regent’s other three ships, adding promising new hires for these veterans to take under wing. Looking around the deck, I see this strategy succeeding in the rapid delivery of fresh, fluffy towels and in the gregarious laughs at

the pool bar, shared by servers and guests over expertly mixed cocktails and, yes, even more Champagne. Seeing all this as my trip comes to its close — having savored the caviar and the fine wine and having scaled postcard-perfect medieval towns in Provence on shore excursions — it occurs to me that it doesn’t matter if the Explorer is, in fact, “the Most Luxurious Ship Ever Built,” as if such a thing could ever be definitely determined. Sure, the meaning of “luxury” can be as liquid as the free-flowing sea, and as changeable as the shapes of the clouds overhead, but the Explorer unequivocally pushes the envelope of top-end cruises forward by many nautical miles, and it raises the bar toward those clouds in the sky. Where It Sails: Cruises the Caribbean through March, shifts to the Mediterranean and new Northern Europe itineraries from April to November, then returns to the Caribbean. 844-473-4368; rssc.com

FILIPPO VINARDI (SHIP EXTERIOR)

feet. That two-story entrance atrium I ogled upon arrival? It’s virtually unheard of on a ship this size, and, in fact, Regent has raised the ceiling heights throughout well beyond what you’d expect. My 6-foot-3-inch frame never feels compressed. In pursuit of what Del Rio called “the best that is available,” meanwhile, Regent has partnered with international leaders from the worlds of culture, wellness, and food. For the four shows performed onboard, Regent turned to Broadway veterans, even adapting one production — an homage to the glory days of Tinseltown called A Day in Hollywood — from the Tony Award-winning musical of the same name, originally directed and choreographed by the legendary Tommy Tune. Sitting in the nearly 700-seat, velvet-lined, Murano-glass-bedecked theater, a glass of pinot in my hand, I can’t get enough of My Revolution, a celebration of the music of the 1960s and ’70s created by Peta Roby, whose show Burn the Floor has toured the world. Regent also partnered with the health-andwellness experts from Canyon Ranch to develop Explorer-specific therapies inspired by the Seven Seas and to run the nearly 10,000-square-foot, two-story spa, where I all but forget I’m on a ship until I look out the windows wrapping the large fitness center and see only open water. In further pursuit of the best that is available, Regent execs selected international leaders from the culinary world to consult, teaming up with London’s Ricky Pang for Pacific Rim, for example, and they’ve commissioned chef-instructors from the Culinary Institute of America to teach cooking classes and lead new food-focused shore excursions to markets and Michelin-starred restaurants. During my class’s hands-on session with chef Kathryn Kelly — held in a state-of-the-art kitchen whose glass walls reveal sea and sky — we learn to bake a limoncello-soaked almond cake, crispily pan-fry scallops, lightly steam branzino acqua pazza, and perfectly emulsify a vinaigrette, all in the space of 75 minutes, while working at individual cooking stations. The light from the windows casts the food we make in a glow so lovely none of us can resist the urge to Instagram.

RELAX AWHILE: Clockwise from right, on the Explorer, kick back in your luxury suite, on the intimate pool deck, or with a calming massage.

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hile Regent’s Seven Seas Explorer arguably holds the coveted title “the swankiest ship imaginable” for now, Seabourn aims to steal the title away with its just-launched, 600-passenger Encore. With December’s splashy Encore reveal, Seabourn is gently reshaping its definition of luxury. The new beauty shares many similarities to the triplet Seabourn ships, the 458-passenger Sojourn, Odyssey, and Quest. All please with their casually elegant yacht-meets-country-club ambience, all-suite accommodations, and popular public spaces such as Seabourn Square with its coffee bar and library. Although the same class ship, the Encore skews distinctly next-gen with a dramatic new design and extra deck. Adam D. Tihany, who impresses with his stylish restaurant and hotel decors, designed the ship from stern to bow, with stunning results.

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What’s Next for Regent? Regent is proud, and rightly so, of the Explorer, but NCL CEO Frank Del Rio also realizes it’s only part of the story, saying, rather philosophically: “Too often companies focus on their latest ship. But their latest ship is only their latest ship. How long does that last?” Del Rio insists he’s more interested in building a brand than just building a single vessel, so he earmarked $125 million to refit the other three ships in the Regent fleet, to bring the trio up to Explorer’s standards: A refreshed Navigator took to the seas last spring; an improved Voyager launched in November; and renovation work on the Mariner will be completed by April. But the CEO can’t resist the temptation to build another new one, either. So Regent has an as-yet-unnamed sister for Explorer in the works, launching in 2020, and Del Rio already has an idea for one major tweak she’ll have. He’s not telling what that is just yet, though.

Tihany’s take elevates Encore to a more modern country club and more lavish private yacht mélange. Everything, from buttery leather chairs to beautifully patterned fabrics and carpeting, is bespoke. Wait until you see all the mahogany in both public spaces and suites. Understated nautical elements, such as gleaming brass and curvy design lines, cleverly evoke the sea. Suites feel, well, sexier than those on Seabourn’s older ships. Attribute that to vibrant red and purple accents, darker richer-grained mahogany, and rounded, rather than square, edges on furnishings. All suites, rather than most, come with verandas, which are larger than those on many ships — seemingly custom-made for kicking back with complimentary Champagne and caviar and watching the waves roll by. The more extravagant bathrooms feature marble everywhere, instead of marble accents. New to Encore: the Retreat, a rare concept — if not a first — for luxury cruise ships. This exclusive hideaway on Deck 12 lures discerning passengers with a dedicated concierge who handles all special requests and its 15 private cabanas that

Encore’s Deck 4 atrium

encircle a central whirlpool. Comfy furnishings, high-definition flat-screen TVs, and refrigerators stocked with guests’ preferred beverages make each cabana inviting. They’re so nice that they could double as cabanas at posh hotels and share their price tag, with rates beginning at $350 per couple per day. Belly up to the Retreat’s private bar for custom cocktails concocted by a mixologist, or grab a table to munch on spa-inspired small plates. Seabourn stocks the Retreat with complimentary premium sun lotions, Evian misters, and bathrobes in varying weights and sizes for a weather-appropriate, custom fit. Pamper yourself at an adjacent spa that offers a variety of treatments, including relaxing deep-tissue massages.

For Your Well-Being Two new programs made their debut on Encore and will roll out later this year throughout the fleet. One is a spa and wellness program in partnership with the Onboard Spa by Steiner and Dr. Andrew Weil, an integrative medicine pioneer. This mindful living program includes free daily meditation and yoga sessions, and seminars to empower guests with ideas and practices to enhance well-being. In the second, a shipboard concert called “An Evening with Tim Rice,” the prolific English musical theater lyricist shares personal photographs and the inspiration behind creating his iconic songs while singers and musicians perform them live. You’ll barely notice other differentiations from Encore’s sister ships. For instance, the Grill by Thomas Keller is somewhat larger than the other ones across the fleet, but its menu still stars the chef’s spin on American chophouse favorites. Expect Seabourn’s other popular eateries on Encore, too: the Colonnade and its buffets, the Patio for casual poolside dining, the Restaurant for fine dining, plus 24-hour room service. Thankfully, Seabourn kept one of its most iconic amenities — the wonderful solitary whirlpool on an open deck all the way forward. Find it on Deck 7; it’s heaven.

Where It Sails: Cruises the Mediterranean in spring and summer, and then Asia, New Zealand, and Australia in fall and winter. 800-929-9391; seabourn.com Seabourn Encore

What’s Next: Seabourn debuts Encore’s twin, the Ovation, in 2018. W I N T E R 2017

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3 Hitting the Rails in Shamrock Country With Belmond E L A I N E G LU SAC

by dimensions alone, visitors to Ireland don’t need a sleeper train. Not in the way those who travel across the vast Australian outback do if they prefer not to fly, nor in the way those who want to travel the thousandplus miles between England and Italy in Old World style aboard the Venice SimplonOrient-Express do. The Emerald Isle, in contrast to those regions, measures only about 32,500 square green miles, roughly the size of Indiana. But if the very definition of luxury indulges want rather than need, then Ireland’s new Belmond Grand Hibernian train fits the model like a snug Donegal tweed suit. In August, Belmond, the London-based company that operates iconic hotels such as the Belmond Hotel Cipriani in Venice and sleeper trains such as Scotland’s Belmond Royal Scotsman, introduced its strengths in hospitality and transportation to Dublin’s Heuston station with the 20-cabin sleeper train. Over 18 prior months, it transformed eight 1980s-vintage commuter cars into two dining rooms, one observation car featuring a bar, and five with guest rooms. This spring, the train will launch its first full April-to-October season, running two- to sixnight tours around the country, 64

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introducing a maximum of SCENIC JOURNEY: 40 travelers per tour to Irish Above, from landmarks — from Blarney left, gather in Castle to the Cliffs of Moher — the Belmond in daily excursions. Grand Hibernian’s In at least a half-dozen observation trips around the Republic, car to I have driven rental cars relax and on the left side of the road, take in the sheering the hedges that hug region’s lush countryside. countless slender country Below, a lanes and make Ireland so bagpiper greets simultaneously charming travelers and unnerving to motorists. boarding Shortly after the Grand the train. Hibernian went into service, I jumped aboard to see if the rewards of entrusting transit and touring to Belmond would exceed the glorious freedom of following my ears to the next musical pub or tailing a flock of sheep on those twee lanes.

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t’s a land cruise,” one English passenger quips over a welcome flute of Champagne when I join the train in Dublin for a four-day tour to the south and west of the country. “The shack goes clickety-clack.” Judging by rail-side photographers snapping pictures as we hurtle beyond Dublin’s town houses to greener pastures, the Irish are clearly experiencing a romance with the train. Romantic it is, underscored by its intimacy. Efficiently designed but plush berths make cozy nests in private quarters. Public hallways, not much wider than a Gaelic football cornerback’s shoulders, demand a sort of good-natured fox-trot when passing tweed-vested staffers and fellow passengers. The last sofa in the observation car instills a meditative state as I watch the tracks spool away, threading villages, pastures, and bridges. “In my career, I’ve never said, ‘Where’s the hotel next Monday? And for how long?’ ” remarks the train’s general manager, J.P. Kavanagh, at dinner on night one. “Hotels don’t tend to move.” Existing Irish Rail tracks, not as extensive as those found in France and Ireland’s other European Union siblings, constrain where the Grand Hibernian travels, so Belmond devised hub-and-spoke routes that sometimes backtrack to change course. For example, on our first day, we leave Dublin headed south about three hours to Cork, later pull away from Cork to stable overnight in the somnolent station of Charleville a few hours away, only to return to Cork the next morning to switch tracks for nearby Killarney. But for following along on Google Maps, these are seamless transitions and if I saw the same flock of sheep twice, I didn’t know it, content to gorge on lush views and follow a program of excursions. They begin with a trip to the landmark Jameson whiskey distillery near Cork for a tour of the 1825-vintage campus and an in-depth

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GOING IN STYLE: Left, turn in for the night in a twin en suite cabin, complete with writing desk and wardrobe. Right, tweedvested staffers are at your service.

tasting class that includes an exceptionally mellow Midleton Single Pot Still, aged for at least 15 years and retailing for about $240 a bottle. Shadowing the train, a tour bus dedicated to excursions races from one station to the next. On many of those excursions, such as the Jameson foray showcasing the rare whiskey, we’re treated to special access. On our second morning, we storm Blarney Castle a full hour before it opens and cup our hands around steaming mugs of tea in the normally private Blarney House, the Scottish Baronial-style mansion where the estate’s owners, the Colthurst family, live. Belmond’s tour guide, Vincent Butler, provides the running narrative, covering Irish history from Viking invasions to the Great Famine, helping us to see the Tower House style of Blarney Castle — featuring slit windows, diminutive doors, and a spiral staircase difficult to ascend while battling — as “a killing machine.” Butler also drolly reminds those of us who kiss the fabled Blarney Stone that we “join a long and germy tradition of tens of millions of lips.” Bussing that fabled stone supposedly bestows eloquence, a previously established trait of my 13 fellow passengers, a sophisticated lot — many had traveled on the Royal Scotsman — with keen interests in culture and history. Shared dining tables and free-flowing wine knit our community. “You have companionship and camaraderie all at once,” notes one Londoner. “Plus the VIP treatment.” Irish staples such as brown bread and smoked salmon flag-wave at breakfast, but dinners delve more deeply regional. In Killarney, chef Alan Woods picks up wild venison; in Westport, in the far west, halibut. Nearby, around the mountainous Connemara, he loads up on lamb; in Cork, duck. He picks edible flowers and berries at railway sidings and bakes nearly every bread, from that

brown bread to tea scones, from scratch. Allowing for spontaneity, he shuns printed menus and describes preparing his Michelin-starlevel meals in just a 5-by26-foot kitchen with one assistant as “a dance.” But, he adds, “it’s the first time I’ve had a kitchen with a view. I always take a minute to look around.” After dinner, we nibble on Irish Gubbeen, Crozier Blue, and Durrus cheeses in the observation car where nightly entertainers represent the breadth of Irish culture, from a harpist to a storyteller. Tonight, we sing Irish drinking songs and Bruce Springsteen ballads until nearly midnight with a pair of guitarists because, observes one of the strummers, “both are timeless.”

n afternoon three, a stag on the tracks slows our arrival into Killarney, as a railway custodian known as a “milesman” gets dispatched to shoo the deer along. Horse carriages await at the station to ferry us around Killarney National Park, Ireland’s first, before delivering us to moody Lough Leane, the park’s largest lake, for a Champagne cruise. A waiter bearing a tray of hot toddies awaits our return to the train, and I realize the rhythms of life on this rail, from effortless excursions to the gentle rocking of the train underway, have a tranquilizing effect. I’m not alone. “Normally we’re going 90 miles per hour racing to meet deadlines. I find this fairly relaxing,” observes conductor Tom Ryan, when I visit him in his General Motors-made locomotive.

Later, with the train parked at a quiet station, Tom taps on the dining car window and waves good night. “Contemporary society is always in a rush,” reflects J.P. beside me. “This is more about how things look at 50 miles per hour.” The next day we’ll reach lively Galway in the west, where I debate how to tip the busker with two buckets — one labeled “Tuition,” the other “Beer.” We’ll explore the 13th-century Ashford Castle resort and fly Harris’s hawks at its falconry school. But my favorite moment is a pre-Galway autumn morning when the dew, warmed by the sun, rises into a mist that blurs the black-faced sheep and the Connemara ponies into a kind of impressionistic Ireland that winds right to left past my cabin window at the foot of my downy berth. No, I realize, I don’t need a train to get around Ireland, but I definitely recommend one. DETAILS: The Belmond Grand Hibernian will run annually April through October, offering two-, four-, and six-night itineraries. Short “Taste of Ireland” trips depart Dublin for Belfast and then Waterford in Southern Ireland. Four-night “Legends and Loughs,” the trip detailed in this story, visits Dublin, Cork, Killarney, Galway, and Westport. The “Grand Tour of Ireland” combines both itineraries. Trips include daily excursions, with options to play golf on some of Ireland’s most scenic courses. Rates start at $4,115, all-inclusive. 800-524-2420; belmond.com

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CAPITAL CITY CLUB, Columbia, S.C. The club’s family-friendly “Under the Big Top” themed event featured circus performers, auctions, and carnival-like fare.

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2016 Charity Classic

From swim clinics to masquerade galas to golf tournaments, you showed up in a big way to support Augie’s Quest, the Employee Partners Care Foundation, and numerous local charities. Here, check out some of the fun ways clubs across the country helped give back to their communities. BY

BROOKHAVEN COUNTRY CLUB, Farmers Branch, Texas Jordan Spieth’s family (from left, father Shawn, sister Ellie, and mother Chris) was named Honorary Host Family at this year’s event. Each year, the new distinction will recognize a family that epitomizes devotion, character, and sense of community. Members and guests also played golf and tennis, danced, and bid on auction items to raise more than $80,000.

ROLLING GREEN COUNTRY CLUB, Arlington Heights, Ill. In its first year participating in the Charity Classic, this new-to-the-ClubCorp-family club raised more than $100,000 through its golf tournament, live auction, and nautical-themed dinner.

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EAST LAKE WOODLANDS COUNTRY CLUB, Oldsmar, Fla. Members pounded the pavement for charity with an adult 5K run and kids fun run, and duked it out during a Battle of the Sexes tennis tournament.

BAY OAKS COUNTRY CLUB, Houston

Member Robert Block serves one up at the club’s tennis tournament.

BOSTON COLLEGE CLUB Karyn Bernier Burrill and member Eric Chodkowski get spruced up for a good cause at the Fall Ball event.

CHERRY VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB, Skillman, N.J. After the golf tournament, retired Navy Lt. Cmdr. Matthew Bellina talks to attendees about Augie’s Quest and the positive impact the organization has on people living with ALS.

BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS AND ENRICHING LIVES

CITY CLUB LOS ANGELES Several partygoers mask their identities at the annual Halloween Masquerade Ball, featuring food stations, live music, dancing, and an auction.

Helen Hernandez on the value of her membership at City Club Los Angeles Member since: 1995 Why she joined: “I was a single woman and had gone through some transitions in my life and needed to extend my social circle. City Club [at the time named City Club on Bunker Hill] was the only club in Los Angeles that really encouraged minorities and women to join. When other clubs seemed to be more exclusively male, here was a club that said to women: ‘Welcome.’ ”

CROW CANYON COUNTRY CLUB, Danville, Calif. Twelve-time Olympic medalist Natalie Coughlin hosted a swim clinic as part of the club’s fundraiser, where she demonstrated her backstroke and flip turns. Participants received in-the-water instruction and got a personalized autograph and photo.

TREESDALE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB, Gibsonia, Pa. At the golf tournament, from

left, guests David Rohm and Jen Fusilli and members Joe and Charlene Beck honor the late Arnold Palmer as they play 18 holes on the club’s Palmer-designed golf course. GLENEAGLES COUNTRY CLUB,

J. HALEEM (CAPITAL CITY CLUB), EDDIE SAKAKI (HERNANDEZ)

Plano, Texas From left, guests Derek

RIVER CREEK CLUB, Leesburg, Va. Members Naomi and Ron Lakatos bring on the team spirit during the 18-hole golf tournament.

and Candice Dehoyos and members Caroline and Wylie Eagle dress the part for the club’s Roaring ’20s Gala and Silent Auction. Attendees bid on the use of a Bentley for a weekend, a chauffeured California wine experience, and more.

Power of relationships: “As I started going to the club, I began to develop relationships with individuals who are now some of my dearest friends. James Weidner, who was CEO of the Cooperative of American Physicians at the time, joined the club a month or two after I did. Years after we met, he was involved in an initiative concerning the cap paid in lawsuits with regards to malpractice claims. I have a consulting company, and although I wasn’t looking for work, he knew I had the skill sets he needed and hired me as a consultant on this statewide initiative. So sometimes even when you’re not looking to do business, you wind up doing business based on your relationships.” Enriched lives: “Years ago, when I chaired the club’s City Connections committee, we created an event called Honoring Outstanding Women of City Club, held during Women’s History Month. It celebrates the diversity of the club by honoring women from the diverse backgrounds that make up Los Angeles. We’ve honored judges, lawyers, entrepreneurs, corporate executives — anyone who has made a difference in the community — and we’ve created an environment of inclusion for all women.” Legacy: “My two oldest grandchildren grew up at City Club. I would take them to all the holiday events. So when my granddaughter graduated from high school three years ago, she asked if it would be possible to have her graduation party there. I said, absolutely! It meant a lot to me that she wanted it to be at a place that she found to be very special to her.” — LOUIS MARROQUIN W I N T E R 2017

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Pamper yourself at Vail Mountain Lodge in Vail, Colo., with the Winter Wrap-Up package. Receive two 100-minute green tea and ginger sea enzyme body-wrap treatments and a full-body massage. Also includes a three-night stay, daily breakfast buffet, and spa goodies. From $2,242 for two. Good through March 1, excluding Feb. 18-20. InterContinental Presidente Cozumel Resort Spa

Beat the bleak midwinter on a white-sand beach at the InterContinental Presidente Cozumel Resort Spa in Cozumel, Mexico. Get 10 percent off room rates, 20 percent off at the property’s seven bars and restaurants, and a $50 spa credit. Make your reservations before Feb. 28 to receive this offer, good through April 5.

Just Added: Beau Chêne Country Club, Mandeville, La. Club at Old Hawthorne, Columbia, Mo. Heritage Golf Club, Hilliard, Ohio Lebanon Country Club, Lebanon, Pa. Nashville City Club, Nashville, Tenn. Royal Hawaiian Golf Club, Oahu, Hawaii Territory Golf and Country Club, Duncan, Okla. University Club of Cincinnati, Cincinnati

Members Maria Verchenova, Stacy Lewis, and Patrick Reed

Four members of the Woodlands Country Club near Houston represented three countries in the 2016 Summer Olympics golf competition in July. In women’s golf, Stacy Lewis, representing the U.S., tied for fourth, just missing the bronze medal; and in the final round, Maria Verchenova, representing Russia, shot 62, the lowestscoring round in Olympic history. Verchenova also sank a hole-in-one on the Olympic Course’s fourth hole. Overall, she tied for 16th place. In men’s golf, PGA Tour pro Patrick Reed, representing the U.S., tied for 11th place, and Venezuela’s lone golf representative, Jhonattan Vegas, tied for 50th.

Additionally, Alena Sharp, a member at Seville Golf & Country Club in Gilbert, Ariz., represented Team Canada in the Women’s Golf Competition. She placed 30th. In other Olympic news, swimmer Melanie Margalis, a gold medalist at the Summer Games, visited Countryside Country Club in Clearwater, Fla., in September to inspire the club’s competitive junior swim team during an evening practice. The club’s swim coach, Susan Curnutte, who had coached Margalis when the Melanie swimmer Margalis was in high school, arranged the surprise appearance. During the practice, the club’s young swimmers held Margalis’ medal and asked about her Olympic experience.

No need to pack your clubs when traveling to the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples, Fla. The Golden Golf package includes complimentary Callaway rental clubs, two 18-hole rounds at Tiburón Golf Course or another Ritz-Carlton preferred course, breakfast for two, and a golf-course-view room upgrade. From $1,009. Restrictions may apply. For details on the above deals and to book, call the ClubLine or email clubline@clubcorp.com

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Eric Affeldt, center, flanked by friend Brad Quayle and Hilton College student Shayna Jacobs at the award ceremony

Honor Roll Joining the ranks of hospitality icons such as Walt Disney, Conrad Hilton, and J.W. Marriott, ClubCorp CEO Eric Affeldt was inducted into the Hospitality Industry Hall of Honor in October. Affeldt accepted the honor at the University of Houston’s Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management, which hosts the formal reception each year. ClubCorp founder Robert Dedman Sr. was inducted into the Hall of Honor in 2000.

The competitive swim team from Crow Canyon Country Club in Danville, Calif., is on a roll. The Sea Lions won the Contra Costa County Championship for the 12th consecutive year. Of the 200 swimmers on the Sea Lions team, 111 qualified for the meet, where they competed in August against 2,000 others to take the title. In September, the executive chefs from four California clubs — Aliso Viejo Country Club in Aliso Viejo, Center Club Orange County in Costa Mesa, Coto de Caza Golf & Racquet Club in Coto de Caza, and Canyon Crest Country Club in Riverside — competed in the fourth annual Chili and Brew Fest, held at Aliso Viejo. Members from all four clubs kicked off the event with a friendly round of golf, followed by craft beer tastings, live music, and chili sampling, with attendees voting on their favorites. Aliso Viejo’s chef Philip Carter won with his Wild Boar Short Rib Chili. The PGA’s Northern Texas section recently recognized two instructors at Gleneagles Country Club in Plano, Texas. Stephen Aumock, PGA master instructor, earned the Horton Smith Award, as a “model educator of PGA Golf Professionals.” David Ondocsin, director of junior golf instruction, received the Youth Player Development Award.

MIGUEL NUNEZ (COZUMEL); GETTY IMAGES: STUART FRANKLIN (VERCHENOVA), ROSS KINNAIRD (LEWIS), EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP (REED), JOE SCARNICI (MARGALIS); DREAMSTIME (PEPPERS)

Members make Olympic headlines … golf instructors win awards

Winter spa, beach, and golf getaways

New Club Just 13 miles northwest of Columbus, Ohio, sits the newest addition to the ClubCorp family, Heritage Golf Club, in Hilliard. The club, acquired in August, features an 18-hole P.B. Dye-designed course, incorporating his signature railroad ties, undulating greens, and numerous lakes. The club also provides formal and casual dining venues and private events space. Look for improvements to the clubhouse, golf course, and practice facilities to begin early this year. Acura ClubCorp Champions Classic On Sept. 7-11 and 11-15, 480 members and 117 golf professionals flocked to Pinehurst Resort in Pinehurst, N.C., for some shamble quota tournament fun. For the first time, the tournament was split into two divisions — named Ross and Fazio — to give the tournament a more intimate feel and make room for multiple teams from each club. Ross Division players took the course during the first half of the nine-day event. With a score of +63.25, a team from the Clubs of Kingwood in Kingwood, Texas, emerged victorious. In the Fazio Division, a team from Stonebriar Country Club in Frisco, Texas, topped the board with 63.

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Clubs of Kingwood’s winning team: From left, golf professional Ron Zaborowski, James Fiscus, Billy Isom, Shawn Tucker, and Ryan Tucker

Stonebriar’s winning team: From left, John Cullens, Jamie Keaveny, director of golf Mike Kiesling, Dennis Schumacher, and Michael Totora

2017 ClubCorp Tournaments March 30-April 3 ClubCorp Couples’ Tournament at the Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee in Greensboro, Ga. May 17-21 Women’s Tennis Challenge Cup at Wild Dunes Resort in Isles of Palm, S.C. June 8-11 Two-Person Best Ball at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio July 15-17 ClubCorp Parent Child Better Ball at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio Sept. 6-10 Ross Division Sept. 10-14 Fazio Division Acura ClubCorp Champions Classic at Pinehurst Resort in Pinehurst, N.C. JOHN GEESNER (WINNERS), C. CULBERT (GORILLA)

Fair Trade Safaris adds gorilla tracking in 2017.

Pro Tournaments coming to ClubCorp clubs March 30-April 2 ANA Inspiration at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, Calif. April 27-30 Volunteers of America Texas Shootout at Las Colinas Country Club in Irving, Texas May 5-7 Insperity Invitational at the Woodlands Country Club in the Woodlands, Texas July 27-30 Digital Ally Open at Nicklaus Golf Club at LionsGate in Overland Park, Kan. Aug. 3-6 World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio

Fair Trade Safaris Scoop: This luxury leisure travel outfitter arranges bespoke African photographic safaris — tailor-made to clients’ dates, interests, and budget — as well as fixed-itinerary group trips and adds a philanthropic twist. All profits generated from journeys go to either wildlife conservation or community development programs. Clients can even request which charity they would like the profits from their trip to support. The company organizes wildlife photo excursions; wine, culinary, and cultural tours; mountain climbing expeditions; walking, boating, or horseback safaris; and much more, in assorted eastern and southern Africa destinations. What’s new: This year, Fair Trade adds gorilla tracking in the mountains of Rwanda and Uganda to its itinerary activities. The company also has introduced a new 14-day fixed-itinerary group safari to Southern Africa that includes cultural visits and a side trip to Victoria Falls in Zambia. In addition, many package prices now include airfare for the journey to and from Africa. Information: fairtradesafaris.com Deal: Discounted prices for these trips: 10-day Southern Africa safari (from $4,985); Mount Kilimanjaro climbing expedition (from $1,985); and 10-day Tanzania adventure (from $4,985). To book, call the ClubLine or email clubline@clubcorp.com

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Where to play. Where to dine. Where to meet.

In 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 In Scottsdale.

Oakcreek Country Club In Sedona. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf

Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia Red Door Spa In Litchfield Park and Phoenix.

Sedona Rouge Hotel & Spa In Sedona.

Seville Golf & Country Club, 480-722-8100 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.

Anthem Golf & Country Club, Anthem, Ariz.

SunRidge Canyon Golf Club In Fountain Hills.

University Club

United States

Hampton Cove Golf Club

Birmingham 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.

Oxmoor Valley Golf Club Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.

Red Mountain Theatre Company Ross Bridge Golf Club In Hoover. Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.

Selwood Farm Sporting Clays and Quail Hunting Preserve In Alpine.

Silver Lakes Golf Club In Gadsden. Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. P R I VAT EC LU B S.C O M

Burningtree Country Club In Decatur. Signature Gold Golf.

Alabama

Huntsville

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Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.

The Shoals Golf Club

Highland Oaks Golf Club In Dothan. Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.

Hillcrest Manor Bed & Breakfast Next Door Restaurant Shenandoah Plantation Hunting and Fishing

In Florence. Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.

In Union Springs.

Mobile

Wynlakes Golf & Country Club

Lakewood Golf Club In Point Clear. Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. Signature Gold Golf.

Magnolia Grove Golf Club

Signature Gold Golf.

Arizona Phoenix

Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.

My Arizona Community, 800-433-5079

Montgomery

myarizonacommunity.com

Cambrian Ridge Golf Club In Greenville. Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.

C apital City Club, 334-834-8920 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

Signature Gold Dining.

Tucson Miraval Resort & Spa Omni Tucson National Resort Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

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. Golf.

Red Door Spa Tucson National Golf Club

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KSL Resorts: Resort properties owned and/or operated by a Network Alliance of ClubCorp. As a member, you enjoy various special rates and services. 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.

Business 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.

Airport. 18-hole golf course designed by Ault, Clark & Associates, 4 lighted clay tennis courts, pool. Closed Mon.

California Bakersfield Bakersfield Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Lake Tahoe

Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

See Reno, Nev.

In Lake Powell. Part of Forever Resorts.

Arkansas

Anthem Golf & Country Club, 623-742-6200

My Los Angeles Community, 800-433-5079

Bentonville

mylosangelescommunity.com

Antelope Point Marina

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.

Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa The Capital Grille In Phoenix and Scottsdale.

Shadow Valley Country Club In Rogers. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Hot Springs Diamante, A Private Membership Golf Club, 501-922-1114 diamanteclub.com In Hot Springs Village; 50 miles from Little Rock International

Los Angeles

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.

Chinois In Santa Monica. Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

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Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse

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.

Cut In Beverly Hills. Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse In Los Angeles, Beverly Hills.

Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza Porter Valley Country Club, 818-360-1071 portervalley.com In Northridge. 18-hole Ted Robinson-designed golf course, 5 tennis courts, swimming pool, fitness center. Closed Mon.

Red/Seven In West Hollywood. Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

Robinson Ranch Golf Club In Santa Clarita.

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Six Flags Magic Mountain Spago In Beverly Hills. Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

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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.

AL.KA.LI Salon Bayside Restaurant In Newport Beach.

Bistango Restaurant

center-club.com In the Center Tower building in downtown Costa Mesa, near John Wayne Airport. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

mysacramentocommunity.com

Coto de Caza Golf & Racquet Club, 949-858-4100 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. Golf.

Renaissance ClubSport

Palm Springs Copley’s Restaurant Desert Falls Country Club, 760-340-5646

canyoncrestcc.com In Riverside, 20 miles from Ontario International Airport. Golf course, 6 tennis courts, swimming pool. Closed Mon.

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In Rancho Mirage.

My Sacramento Community, 800-433-5079

Carmel Valley Ranch Resort

Canyon Crest Country Club, 951-274-7900

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Roy’s restaurant

Sacramento

In Aliso Viejo.

Ontario

Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Center Club Orange County, 714-662-3414

Monterey

Hyatt Regency Monterey

Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa

In Irvine.

Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

6 miles from Carmel-by-the-Sea. Signature Gold Golf.

club with 3 championship 18-hole golf courses. Large clubhouse, pool, fitness center, 29 tennis courts (5 grass). Tee-time cancellation policy applies. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

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.

La Quinta Resort & Club Mission Hills Country Club, 760-324-9400 missionhills.com In Rancho Mirage; 10 miles southeast of Palm Springs. 1,760-acre

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 empireranchgolfclub.com In the foothills of Folsom. 6,669yard, par-71, daily fee golf course overlooking Folsom Lake. Fullservice pro shop, clubhouse, dining, driving range, and practice areas. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Granite Bay Golf Club, 916-791-7578 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.

Saddle Creek Golf Club In Copperopolis. Signature Gold Golf.

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.

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. Golf.

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse Hotel del Coronado 800-468-3533; 619-435-6611 hoteldel.com In Coronado. 679 rooms and 25 suites; spa with 21 treatment rooms; salon; fitness center; two pools; seven restaurants; meeting space.

Hotel Solamar 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.

Temecula Creek Golf Resort In Temecula.

University Club Atop Symphony Towers, 619-234-5200

Trinity Lake Resorts & Marinas

uc-sandiego.com Atop Symphony Towers downtown. Two main dining rooms and six meeting rooms. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

In Trinity Lake. Part of Forever Resorts.

San Francisco

Turkey Creek Golf Club, 916-434-9100 turkeycreekgc.com In Lincoln. 18-hole Brad Belldesigned golf course, grill. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

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.

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: is 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 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). Signature Gold Dining offers complimentary dining at business and business 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.

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.

Bay Club Redwood Shores In Redwood City. One of the Bay Club Company’s 11 facilities on the West Coast. Complimentary access for traveling members.

Bay Club Ross Valley In Kentfield. One of the Bay Club Company’s 11 facilities on the West Coast. Complimentary access for traveling members.

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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

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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 One of the Bay Club Company’s 11 facilities on the West Coast. Complimentary access for traveling members.

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 Robinsondesigned golf course, 13 tennis courts, pool, fitness facility. Closed Mon.

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse Lark Creek Walnut Creek Restaurant In Walnut Creek. Part of the Lark Creek Restaurant Group.

Napa Valley Lodge In Napa Valley.

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 Spring Valley Lake Country Club, 760-245-5356 spring-valley-lake.com Spring Valley Lake area. Golf course, 4 tennis courts, swimming pool, and fitness center. Closed Mon.

Part of Lark Creek Restaurant Group.

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. 18-hole parkland golf course, upscale dining, ballroom. Tennis, swimming, and fitness facilities. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Servcorp See Other Affiliates section.

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Tuscan Inn

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.

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse Lake Don Pedro Marina In Don Pedro Lake. Part of Forever Resorts.

Colorado Springs Cheyenne Mountain Resort 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. Golf.

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. Golf.

The Capital Grille Del Frisco’s VIP access and service at Del Frisco’s.

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse Hotel Monaco Omni Interlocken Resort In Broomfield. Signature Gold Golf.

Fort Collins Fort Collins Country Club

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Sonnenalp Hotel Vail Mountain Lodge & Spa, 866-476-0700; 970-476-0700

The Capital Grille Hamilton Douglass Clothiers Heron Bay Golf Club

vailmountainlodge.com 20 rooms; seven condos; fitness facility offering classes and programs; spa with 12 treatment rooms at the Vitality Center; restaurant

Connecticut

Signature Gold Dining.

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.

My South Coast Community, 800-433-5079 mysouthcoastcommunity.com

Aspen Aspen Glen Club, 970-704-1905

Fort Lauderdale

In Edwards. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Hartford

Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Sonnenalp Club

Colorado

Sky Hotel

One Market Restaurant

Vail

Hartford Club

Stamford See New York City.

Windsor Locks Six Flags New England

In Coral Springs.

Lago Mar Country Club In Plantation. Signature Gold Golf.

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.

TPC Eagle Trace Golf Club

Fort Myers

Newark

In Naples.

The Capital Grille Pelican Preserve Golf Club Raptor Bay Golf Club

Clearwater

In Bonita Springs.

Countryside Country Club, 727-796-2153

Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples

East Lake Woodlands Country Club, 727-784-8576 eastlakewoodlandscc.com In Oldsmar between Clearwater and Tampa. 36 holes of Von Hagge-Devlin-designed golf, practice and banquet facilities, clubhouse, fitness center, 17 tennis courts, 3 pools. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Sandpearl Resort StarLite Dining Cruises

Daytona Beach LPGA International, 386-274-5742 lpgainternational.com 5 miles from Daytona Beach International Airport. 39 holes of golf, pool. Signature Gold Golf.

Destin Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club In Santa Rosa Beach. Signature Gold Golf.

Vue on 30a In Santa Rosa Beach.

In Amelia Island.

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.

Delaware

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.

Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort Omni Jacksonville Hotel Queen’s Harbour Yacht and Country Club, 904-221-1012

In Coral Springs.

Florida

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. Golf.

Red Door Spa Tower Club, 954-764-8550

In Springfield, Mass.

See Philadelphia.

Marsh Creek Country Club, 904-461-1101

In Naples

Tiburon Golf Club In Naples. Signature Gold Golf.

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 Playerdesigned 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.

Aroma’s Cigars, Wine & Martini Bar 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.

Melbourne Suntree Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Miami My South Coast Community, 800-433-5079 mysouthcoastcommunity.com

The Biltmore In Coral Gables.

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse Ritz-Carlton, Coconut Grove Servcorp See Other Affiliates section.

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.

Emeril’s Receive VIP access and service at Emeril’s Orlando and Emeril’s Tchoup Chop restaurants.

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse

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Fulton’s Crab House Part of Levy Restaurants.

Golden Bear Club at Keene’s Pointe In Windermere. Signature Gold Golf.

Grand Bohemian Hotel House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch Signature Gold Dining.

Legoland In Winter Haven.

Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate In ChampionsGate.

Portobello Part of Levy Restaurants. Access for Members with Signature Gold benefits only.

Todd English’s Blue Zoo Part of the Todd English Restaurant Group.

Villas of Grand Cypress Wolfgang Puck Grand Cafe Part of Levy Restaurants.

Panama City Firefly Restaurant

Pensacola Lost Key Golf Club

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.

Florida Aquarium Golfer’s Grail Preferred rates for golf simulator.

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.

West Palm Beach The Capital Grille In Palm Beach Gardens.

Costa d’ Este Beach Resort & Spa

Signature Gold Golf.

In Vero Beach.

Sarasota

Monarch Country Club, 772-286-8447

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. Golf.

St. James Bay In Carrabelle.

University Center Club, 850-644-8528

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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.

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.

Atlanta National Golf Club, 707-442-8801

Canongate I Golf Club, 770-463-3342

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. Golf.

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.

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. Golf.

Buckhead Club, 404-262-2262 buckhead-club.com On the 26th floor of the Sovereign Building. Dining room, lounge, meeting and conference rooms, fitness center. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

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.

Cigar City Club 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 Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Country Club of Gwinnett, 770-978-7755 countryclubofgwinnett.com 30 miles east of Atlanta. 18-hole Steve Melnyk-designed golf course with driving range and practice facilities. Grill, pro shop, banquet facilities. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

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.

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.

The Ellis Hotel 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.

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse Georgia National Golf Club, 770-914-9994 georgianationalgc.com In McDonough. 30 miles southeast of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 18-hole golf course, bar, grill. Closed Tue.

Glen Ella Springs Inn In Clarkesville.

Hamilton Mill Golf Club, 770-945-4653 hamiltonmillgc.com In Dacula. 50 miles northeast of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 18-hole Fred Couples/Gene Bates-designed golf course, practice facilities, meeting and conference space.

Heron Bay Golf Club, 770-320-8500

In Toccoa. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

heronbaygc.com In Locust Grove. 30 miles south of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 18-hole golf course, dining room, pool, 2 tennis courts. Closed Mon.

Eagle’s Landing Country Club, 770-389-2000

Jonpaul’s Tonsorial and Spa Services

eagleslandingcc.com In Stockbridge, 20 miles south of

In Johns Creek.

Currahee Club

Countryside Country Club, Clearwater, Fla.

PGA National Resort & Spa In Palm Beach Gardens. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Georgia Atlanta My Atlanta Community, 800-433-5079 myatlantacommunity.com

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Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort

Laurel Springs Golf Club, 770-884-0065 laurelspringsclub.com In Suwanee, 27 miles north of Atlanta. 18-hole Jack Nicklausdesigned 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.

Mandarin Oriental The Manor Golf & Country Club, 678-366-3886 manorgcc.com In Milton. 18-hole golf course — Georgia’s only Tom Watsondesigned championship course, formal and casual dining, aquatic center featuring junior Olympic-size pool, tennis center with 16 courts. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

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, 3 tennis courts, pool (open seasonally).

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.

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.

Traditions of Braselton, 706-363-9963 traditionsofbraseltongc.com In Jefferson. 18-hole golf course, casual dining, private events space. Closed Tue.

White Columns Country Club, 770-343-9025

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.

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.

Windermere Golf Club, 678-513-1000 windermeregc.com In Cumming. 18-hole Davis Love III-designed golf course, dining room, private events facilities.

The Carriage House Inn The Pinnacle Club The Willcox In Aiken, South Carolina.

Valdosta See Tallahassee, Fla.

Kauai St. Regis Princeville Resort

Maui

Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Macon Healy Point Country Club, 478-743-1495 healypointcc.com 18-hole Gary Player-designed golf course, formal and casual dining,

The Capital Grille Locations in Chicago, Lombard, and Rosemont.

The Carlton Club at RitzCarlton, Chicago Spa access only.

Chicago Elite Yacht Club Quarters Hotel The Drake Hotel Eaglewood Resort & Spa In Itasca.

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse In Chicago, Naperville, Rosemont.

House of Blues Foundation Room Access for Signature and Associate Gold only.

House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch Signature Gold Dining.

Indiana Evansville Rolling Hills Country Club In Newburgh. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Fort Wayne Orchard Ridge Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Royal Hawaiian Golf Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Turtle Bay Resort In Kahuku.

Illinois Champaign Urbana Country Club In Urbana. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Chicago My Chicago Community, 800-433-5079 mychicagocommunity.com

Bar Toma Broken Arrow Golf Club

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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. Golf.

Ravisloe Country 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. Golf.

Seadog Cruises Six Flags Great America Spiaggia Part of Levy Restaurants.

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In Fishers. Signature Gold Golf.

Omni Severin Hotel Puck’s

Skyline Club, 317-263-5000

Signature Gold Dining.

The Capital Grille Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse Hawthorns Golf & Country Club

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.

Hawaii Prince Golf Club Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki Plaza Club

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Indianapolis

Oahu

In Lockport.

In Alpharetta.

In Homewood.

Country Club of Peoria Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

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.

Country Club of Columbus

Calumet Country Club

Peoria

Metropolitan Club, 312-876-3200

Part of Levy Restaurants.

Columbus

Cafe Spiaggia Part of Levy Restaurants.

Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

Woodside Plantation Country Club, 803-649-3383

Quest Women’s Spa & Fitness Center

Six Flags Over Georgia

Mansion on Forsyth Park

Dunes at Maui Lani Golf Course Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua Spago

In Aiken, South Carolina.

In Greensboro.

Savannah

White Oak Golf Club, 770-251-6700

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.

The Ritz-Carlton Atlanta The Ritz-Carlton Buckhead The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation

riverforestgc.com In Forsyth. 25 miles northwest of Macon. 18-hole golf course, dining room, access to pool, tennis, and fitness facilities. Closed Mon.

Hawaii

Augusta

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. Golf.

River Forest Golf Club, 478-974-0974

whitecolumnscountryclub.com In Milton. 18-hole Tom Faziodesigned golf course, dining, tennis complex with 10 courts, outdoor swim center, fitness facilities. Closed Mon. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Planterra Ridge Golf Club, 770-487-8141

Polo Golf & Country Club, 770-887-7656

tennis complex with 10 courts, pool, fitness facilities. Closed Tue.

Network Alliance Clubs/Hotels/ Services New listing Must be an overnight guest MemberCard accepted Athletic facilities

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.

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.

Iowa Davenport Davenport Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

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. Golf.

Nicklaus Golf Club at LionsGate, 913-402-1000 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,

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Wichita Reflection Ridge Golf Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

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Willowbend Golf Club

Shreveport

Michigan

Mississippi

Southern Trace Country Club, 318-798-8300

Detroit

Hattiesburg

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.

Signature Gold Golf.

Maryland

Kentucky

Baltimore

Hebron See Cincinnati.

Lexington Greenbrier Golf & Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Louisville GlenOaks Country Club In Prospect. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Polo Fields Golf & Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

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. Golf.

Many Cypress Bend Resort Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

New Orleans Beau Chene Country Club In Mandeville. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

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. Golf.

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse 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 Windsor Court Hotel

My Detroit Community, 800-433-5079 mydetroitcommunity.com

The Capital Grille Clubs at Polo Fields In Ann Arbor.

Coach Insignia Dearborn Racquet & Health Club

The Capital Grille Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse The Golf Club at South River

In Dearborn.

In Edgewater

Red Door Spa In Baltimore, Bethesda, and Gaithersburg.

Seadog Cruises Six Flags America Spirit of Baltimore

Massachusetts 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 Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse House of Blues Foundation Room Access for Signature and Associate Gold only.

The International

No. VI Chophouse

Ocean Edge Resort & Club

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oak-pointe.com In Brighton, 30 miles west of Detroit. 18-hole Arthur Hillsdesigned golf course and 18-hole private championship course. 4 lighted tennis courts, fitness center, pool. Closed Mon.

Columbia

Skyline Club, 248-350-9898 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

The Club at Old Hawthorne Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Lake of the Ozarks The Club at Porto Cima In Lake of the Ozarks. Signature Gold Golf.

Lake of the Ozarks Marina In Lake of the Ozarks. Part of Forever Resorts.

The Lodge of Four Seasons In Lake Ozark.

Kansas City

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. Golf.

The Capital Grille Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse Nicklaus Golf Club at LionsGate, 913-402-1000

University Club of Michigan State University

Springfield

In Lansing.

Wolfgang Puck Grille Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

Grand Rapids Cork Wine & Grille FireRock Grille 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. Golf.

Minnesota Minneapolis The Capital Grille Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse

Rochester Somerby Golf Club In Byron. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Patrick Farms Golf Club In Pearl.

Missouri

In Grandville.

In Brewster.

In Madison. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

In Madison.

Ipswich Country Club, 978-356-4822

Cape Cod

Lake Caroline Golf Club

Oak Pointe Country Club, 810-229-4554

In Bolton.

Langham Hotel Boston Odyssey Cruises Seaport Elite Yacht Cruises Spirit of Boston

Jackson

In Novi.

In Caledonia.

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.

Canebrake Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

In Overland Park, Kansas. See Kansas City, Kansas.

Millwood Golf & Racquet Club In Ozark. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

St. Louis Missouri Athletic Club Signature Gold Dining.

Omni Majestic Hotel Six Flags St. Louis WingHaven Country Club In O’Fallon. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Nebraska Omaha Champions Run Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Nevada Las Vegas Aria Resort & Casino Bear’s Best Las Vegas, 702-804-8500 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.

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, 2 pools, Jacuzzi, 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.

Cut Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

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 Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse In Las Vegas, Summerlin.

House of Blues Foundation Room Access for Signature and Associate Gold only.

House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch Signature Gold Dining.

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Red Square Searsucker The Signature at MGM Grand Spago Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

Stack Restaurant Temple Bar Marina In Lake Mead. Part of Forever Resorts.

Trattoria del Lupo Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

Vdara Hotel & Spa Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grille

New Mexico Albuquerque Canyon Club Signature Gold Golf.

Las Cruces Picacho Hills Country Club Signature Gold Golf.

Santa Fe La Posada de Santa Fe, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa

New York Albany The Great Escape Six Flags’ park In Lake George.

Long Island

Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

The Hamlet Golf & Country Club, 631-209-7448

Reno

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.

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 Signature Gold Golf.

The Village at Squaw Valley In Lake Tahoe, Calif.

New Hampshire Manchester Omni Mount Washington Resort In Bretton Woods.

New Jersey Atlantic City Red Door Spa Wolfgang Puck American Grille Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

Newark Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club In Bedminster Township. Signature Gold/O.N.E. Golf.

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.

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.

New York City The Athletic & Swim Club at Equitable Center, 212-265-3490 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.

Atlantica Bateaux New York The Beard House In Greenwich Village.

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

Raleigh/Durham

VIP access and service at Del Frisco’s.

trianglecommunityclubs.com

Winston-Salem

Angus Barn C arolina Club, 919-962-1101

Bermuda Run Country Club, 336-998-8155

Doral Arrowwood In Rye Brook.

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse In Manhattan.

Manhattan Elite Yachts The Michelangelo Hotel Omni Berkshire Place Osteria del Circo Signature Gold/O.N.E. Dining

Red Door Spa In Darien, Conn.; and New York City.

Room Mate Grace hotel Servcorp See Other Affiliates section.

Sirio Ristorante Signature Gold/O.N.E. Dining

Spirit of New Jersey Spirit of New York Terrace Club

North Carolina Asheville Inn on Biltmore Estate In the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Omni Grove Park Inn

Charlotte 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. Golf.

Omni Charlotte Hotel River Run Country Club In Davidson. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Sequoyah National Golf Club In Whittier.

TPC Piper Glen, 704-846-1212 tpcpiperglengc.com 18-hole Arnold Palmer-designed golf course, dining, tennis courts, pool, fitness center. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Outer Banks See Norfolk, Virginia.

My Triangle Community, 800-433-5079

carolina-club.com In Chapel Hill. On the campus of UNC at Chapel Hill, in the George Watts Hill Alumni Center. 20 miles from Raleigh-Durham 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.

Devils Ridge Golf Club, 919-557-6100 devilsridgecc.com In Holly Springs, 20 miles southwest of Raleigh. 18-hole John LaFoy-designed golf course. Grill area, 3 private dining rooms, and driving range. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Heritage Golf Club In Wake Forest. Signature Gold/O.N.E. Golf

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 LaFoydesigned course, clubhouse, 6 tennis courts, grill. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

O2 Fitness In Cary, Chapel Hill, Fuquay Varina, and Raleigh.

Sheraton Capital Center Hotel Siena Hotel In Chapel Hill.

The State Club University Club

Village of Pinehurst Pinehurst Resort In the Sandhills of North Carolina. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf on No. 9.

Wilmington City Club of Wilmington O2 Fitness

River Landing Country Club In Wallace.

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. Golf.

Piedmont Club, 336-724-7077 piedmont-nc.com Atop BB&T Financial Center in downtown. 20 miles from Piedmont Triad International Airport. Grill dining area, private rooms, lounge, meeting and conference rooms. Signature Gold Dining.

Starmount Forest Country Club In Greensboro. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf

Ohio Akron Firestone Country Club, 330-644-8441 firestonecountryclub.com 15 miles from the Akron-Canton Airport. Home to the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational, 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 Invitational.

Silver Lake Country Club, 330-688-6066 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.

Cincinnati My River Community, 800-433-5079 myrivercommunity.com

The Cincinnatian Hotel Oasis Golf Club & Conference Center In Loveland. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Stillmeadow Country Club Traditions Country Club In Hebron, Ky. Signature Gold Golf.

University Club of Cincinnati Signature Gold Dining W I N T E R 2017

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Blue Point Grill The Cabin Club Chagrin Valley Athletic Club In Chagrin Falls.

The Club at Hillbrook In Chagrin Falls.

Delmonico’s Steakhouse Elyria Country Club In Elyria.

Fox Meadow Country Club

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Hill ‘n Dale Club House of Blues Foundation Room Access for Signature and Associate Gold only.

Lakeside Yacht Club Pro Football Hall of Fame In Canton.

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 Signature of Solon Country Club In Solon.

Steele Mansion Inn In Painesville.

Weymouth Country Club In Medina.

Columbus Capital Club Signature Gold Dining.

Lawton The Territory Golf and Country Club In Duncan. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Oklahoma City Dornick Hills Country Club In Ardmore. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

The Greens Country Club Oak Tree Country Club oaktreecc.net In Edmond. About 15 miles north of Oklahoma City. 36 holes of Pete Dye-designed golf, tennis, fitness center, pool, Closed Mon. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Shawnee Country Club In Shawnee. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

The Trails Golf Club In Norman. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Tulsa Club at Indian Springs In Broken Arrow.

Oregon Portland Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse Hotel Monaco Hotel Vintage Plaza Riverside Golf & Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

University Club

Freedom Elite Yacht Hartefeld National, 610-268-8800

South Carolina

Pyramid Club, 215-567-6510

Belmond Charleston Place Hotel Charleston National Golf Club Harbour Club, 843-723-9680

pyramidclub.com Atop Mellon Bank Center in Center City. Views of the Delaware Valley from the main dining room. Meeting and conference rooms. Closed SatSun except on holidays and for private parties. Signature Gold Dining.

Spirit of Philadelphia Talamore Country Club In Ambler.

Westin Philadelphia

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. Signature Gold Golf.

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 and pub. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Redmond

heritagegc.com In Hilliard, 13 miles northwest of Columbus. 18-hole P.B. Dyedesigned course, formal and casual dining venues, and private events space. Signature Gold Golf.

In Bend.

Country Club of Harrisburg

In Gibsonia and Pittsburgh.

Dayton

Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

In Beaver.

myrivercommunity.com

Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dayton Dayton Racquet 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.

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Pennsylvania Harrisburg

Lebanon Country Club In Lebanon. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Philadelphia Applecross Country Club In Downingtown.

Blue Hen Bed & Breakfast In Newark, Del.

The Capital Grille Club Quarters Hotel Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse In Philadelphia, King of Prussia.

Ledgemont Country Club In Seekonk, Mass. Signature Gold Golf.

hartefeld.com In Avondale, 40 miles from Philadelphia. 18-hole Tom Faziodesigned golf course, grill and pub, ballroom. Signature Gold Golf.

Heritage Golf Club, 614-777-1690

My River Community, 800-433-5079

Sugar Valley Country Club

My North Coast Community, 800-433-5079

Salon Vivace Seven Oaks Country Club Treesdale Golf & Country Club, 724-625-2220 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

Aiken See Augusta, Ga.

Charleston

harbour-charleston.com In historic downtown Charleston, across from Waterfront Park and the harbor. Dining, meeting rooms, bar, and rooftop terrace. Closed Mon. Signature Gold Dining.

Kiawah Island Golf Resort RiverTowne Country Club In Mount Pleasant. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

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

Greenville Commerce Club, 864-232-5600 commerce-club.com Atop the One Liberty Square building downtown. Dining and meeting rooms, bar, and grill. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Hyatt Regency Greenville Musgrove Mills Golf Club

Hilton Head Island Country Club of Hilton Head, 843-681-2582 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.

Golden Bear Golf Club at Indigo Run, 843-689-2200 goldenbear-indigorun.com 1,714-acre residential and golf community. 18-hole Jack Nicklaus golf course, pro shop, tennis.

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The Golf Club at Indigo Run, 843-689-3500 thegolfclub-indigorun.com Jack Nicklaus and Jack Nicklaus II-designed golf course, clubhouse, pro shop. Signature Gold Golf.

Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort The Owners Club at Hilton Head, 843-342-6539 Set in the prestigious Indigo Run private community, a short drive to the island’s beaches. Special privileges at the Jack Nicklausdesigned 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.

The Chattanoogan

Knoxville Club LeConte, 865-523-0405 clubleconte.com Atop Plaza Tower downtown, with views of the Tennessee River and Smoky Mountains. Dining rooms, lounge, 7 private dining rooms, meeting and conference rooms. Signature Gold Dining.

Fox Den Country Club Signature Gold Golf.

Crescent Club, 901-684-1010

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crescent-club.com Atop Crescent Center between downtown Memphis and Germantown. Meeting and conference rooms, member workstations, and state-of-theart audiovisual equipment. Main dining room, 5 private dining rooms. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Nashville Bluegrass Yacht & Country Club, 615-824-6528 bluegrasscountryclub.com In Hendersonville. 18-hole golf course, 4 tennis courts, swimming pool, dining facilities, and marina. Signature Gold Golf.

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. Golf.

Texas Abilene Abilene Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Amarillo Amarillo Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Amarillo Club Signature Gold Dining.

Austin My Lone Star Community, 800-433-5079 mylonestarcommunity.com

Driskill Hotel Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse 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 Nicklausdesigned 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

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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.

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.

River Place Country Club Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

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.

Corpus Christi Corpus Christi Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

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.

Turkey Creek Golf Club, Lincoln, Calif. Canyon Creek Country Club, 972-231-1466

Gleneagles Country Club, 972-867-6666

canyoncreekclub.com In Richardson. 18-hole golf course, pro shop, 24 lighted tennis courts, 3 pools, indoor and outdoor dining. Closed Tue.

gleneaglesclub.com In Plano, 25 miles northeast of DFW International Airport. Two 18-hole Bruce Devlin and Robert VonHagge-designed 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.

The Capital Grille 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. Golf.

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.

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.

Five Sixty by Wolfgang Puck Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse Frisco Gun Club In Frisco. the clubline

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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.

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Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek

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.

The Ranch Clubhouse, 972-540-2000 27-hole Arthur Hills-designed golf course, practice facilities, pro shop, clubhouse, pool, informal dining, grill, fitness center. Closed Tue.

The Stonebridge Clubhouse, 972-540-1000 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.

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 con-

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The Clubs of Kingwood at Deerwood, 281-360-1060

Tower Club, 214-220-0403

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.

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.

Trophy Club Country Club, 817-837-1900

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

Plaza. 10 indoor tennis courts, athletic facilities, racquetball. Casual and fine dining. 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 lakewindcrestgc.com In Magnolia. 35 miles north of George Bush Intercontinental Airport. 18-hole Thomas E. Walkerdesigned golf course, driving range.

trophyclub-dallas.com In Trophy Club, 15 miles from DFW International Airport. 36-hole Ben Hogan/Arthur Hilldesigned 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.

VIP access and service at Del Frisco’s.

Walnut Creek Country Club, 817-477-3192

The Downtown Club at Houston Center, 713-654-0877

South Shore Harbour, 281-334-0525

In First City parking garage downtown. Complete athletics, basketball, indoor track, 4 group exercise studios. Lunch only. Signature Gold Dining.

southshoreharbourcc.com In League City. 20 miles southeast of William P. Hobby Airport. 27-hole golf course, private events facilities. Closed Mon.

The Downtown Club at Met, 713-652-0700

In Bryan. Golf benefits for Signature Gold Golf.

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.

Willow Creek Golf Club, 281-376-4061

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.

The Westin Stonebriar Resort

El Paso Coronado Golf & Country Club

Fort Worth See Dallas/Fort Worth.

Houston My Houston Community, 800-433-5079 myhoustoncommunity.com

April Sound Country Club, 936-588-1101 aprilsoundcountryclub.com On Lake Conroe, 45 miles north of Houston. 27 holes of golf, 12 tennis courts, fitness center, aquatics complex.

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 theclubsofkingwood.com In Kingwood. Hailed as one of the “World’s Largest Private Country Clubs”

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.

Magnolia Creek, 281-557-0555 magnoliacreekgc.com In League City. 20 miles southeast of William P. Hobby Airport. 27-hole links-style golf course, practice facilities, event space.

Traditions Club

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse In Houston, the Woodlands.

The Golf Trails of the Woodlands, 281-882-3000 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.

willowcreekclub.com In Spring near the Woodlands, 30 miles north of downtown Houston. 18-hole von Hagge and Devlin-designed 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. Golf.

Hearthstone Country Club, 281-463-2201

Longview

hearthstoneclub.com In northwest Houston. 27-hole golf course designed by Jay Riviere, 6 tennis courts, 2 pools. Closed Mon.

Signature Gold Dining.

House of Blues Foundation Room Access for Signature and Associate Gold only.

House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch Signature Gold Dining.

Houston City Club, 713-840-9001 houstoncityclub.com In West Houston at Greenway

Summit Club

Lubbock Hillcrest Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

The Texas Tech Club, 806-742-4496 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

spaces, meeting rooms with business amenities. Signature Gold Dining.

Utah Park City Jeremy Ranch Golf & Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Virginia Arlington See Washington, D.C.

Signature Gold Golf.

Centreville

San Antonio

See Washington, D.C.

My Lone Star Community, 800-433-5079

See Washington, D.C.

Haymarket

mylonestarcommunity.com

Hot Springs

Fair Oaks Ranch Golf & Country Club, 210-582-6700

Omni Homestead Resort The Owners Club at The Homestead, 540-839-3700

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.

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse Hotel Contessa Lake Amistad Resort & Marina In Del Rio. Part of Forever Resorts.

Mokara Hotel & Spa Omni La Mansión del Rio Hotel Plaza Club, 210-227-4191 plazasanantonio.com Atop Frost Bank Tower downtown. Dining facilities with 8 private dining areas, bar, conference space, business center, private event facilities, and concierge services. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

River Crossing Club In Spring Branch. Signature Gold Golf.

Six Flags Fiesta Texas

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. Golf.

Victoria Victoria Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Waco Baylor Club Situated on the home side of Baylor University’s McLane Stadium. Dining, private event

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.

Norfolk The Currituck Club, 252-453-9400 thecurrituckgolfclub.com On the Outer Banks, North Carolina, between Duck and Corolla. 90 miles from Norfolk International Airport. 18-hole Rees Jones course, practice facilities. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Greenbrier Country Club, 757-547-7375 greenbrierclub.com In Chesapeake. 12 miles from Norfolk International Airport. Championship Rees Jonesdesigned 18-hole golf course, putting and chipping greens, driving range, 8 lighted Har-Tru tennis courts, 2 racquetball courts, fitness center, outdoor junior Olympic-size pool. Closed Mon.

Nags Head Golf Links, 252-441-8073 nagsheadgolflinks.com On the Outer Banks, North Carolina. 90 miles from Norfolk International Airport. 18-hole golf course and grill. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

The Sanderling Resort Spirit of Norfolk Town Point Club, 757-625-6606 town-point.com Downtown in the World Trade Center. Formal and casual dining,

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Sorrento Hotel Trophy Lake Golf & Casting

Richmond

In Port Orchard.

Ford’s Colony Country Club, 757-258-4100

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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. Golf.

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 In Salem. Signature Gold Golf.

Tysons 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 Columbia Tower Club, 206-622-2010 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 high-speed wireless Internet access and videoconferencing center. Signature Gold Dining.

The Golf Club at Echo Falls In Snohomish.

The Golf Club at Hawks Prairie In Lacey.

The Golf Club at Newcastle In Newcastle.

Harbour Pointe Golf Club In Mukilteo.

Hotel Monaco Hotel Vintage Park

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Vida Spa Washington National Golf Club In Auburn.

Willows Lodge In Woodinville.

Spokane Coeur d’Alene Golf & Spa Resort In Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Tacoma Pacific Grill Smoke + Cedar

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. Golf.

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 Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse The Golf Club at Lansdowne In Lansdowne, Va.

Lansdowne Resort In Lansdowne, Va.

Madame Tussaud’s Presidents Gallery

Airport. 18-hole Tom Faziodesigned golf course. Pro shop, men’s and women’s locker rooms, dining, and conference facilities. Course closed Tue. Signature Gold Golf.

Red Door Spa

International Bahrain Manama The British Club Bahrain

In Arlington, Va.; Vienna, Va.; and Washington, D.C.

Canada

Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner

Montréal, Québec

In Tysons, Va.

Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C. River Creek Club, 703-779-2022 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, and fitness center.

The Source Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

Spirit of Washington Sportrock Climbing Center In Sterling, Va.

Toka Salon & Day Spa 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.

Club de Golf Islesmere In Laval. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Le Fontainebleau Golf Club In Blainville. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Le Maître De Mont-Tremblant In the Laurentian Mountains.

Val Des Lacs Golf Club In Ste-Sophie.

Ottawa, Ontario Arc Hotel Club de Golf Hautes Plaines In Gatineau, Quebec.

Eagle Creek Golf Club In Dunrobin.

GreyHawk Golf Club

Berry Hills Country Club

Morgantown Pete Dye Golf Club In Bridgeport. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Wisconsin Milwaukee The Capital Grille Destination Kohler In Kohler.

Members receive 50 percent off admission.

Geneva National Golf Club

Mt. Vernon Excursion Odyssey Cruises Piedmont Club, 703-753-5922

In Lake Geneva.

piedmontclub.com In Haymarket, Va. 25 miles from Washington Dulles International

Greenwood Hills Country Club

Tripoli Country Club Signature Gold Golf.

Wausau Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

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 Pacific Palisades Hotel Pan Pacific Vancouver Vida Spa

China

In Kanata.

Beijing

Toronto, Ontario

C apital Club, 011-8610-8486-2225

Blue Springs Golf Club In Acton.

Caledon Woods Golf Club 30 minutes northwest of Toronto.

Cherry Downs Golf & Country Club

In Bond Head. Signature Gold Golf.

Signature Gold Golf.

King’s Riding Golf Club In King City.

4 locations.

Bridgeport Charleston

King Valley Golf Club In King City.

Kanata Golf & Country Club

In Pickering.

Stonewall Resort

Hidden Lake Golf Club In Burlington. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Signature Gold Golf.

West Virginia

In Roanoke.

Heron Point Golf Links In Ancaster.

The Club at Bond Head

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

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.

Hangzhou Meilu Legend Hotel West Lake Mansion Club Inside the Meilu Legend Hotel. Private dining rooms, meeting rooms, wine and cigar bar.

Shenzhen Mission Hills China In Dongguan, Haikou, and Shenzhen.

In Milton.

Curaçao

Glendale Golf and Country Club

Curaçao

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.

Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort

England London Club Quarters Hotel, Gracechurch Club Quarters Hotel, St. Paul’s

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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

Indonesia Jakarta American Club

Mexico Cancun 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 AllInclusive Golf & Beach Resort

Playa Azul Golf, Scuba, Spa Hotel Presidente Intercontinental Cozumel Resort Spa

Mexico City Club Piso 51

Puerto Vallarta Casa Velas Hotel Boutique Marina Vallarta Club de Golf, 011-52-322-221-00-73 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

South Africa Johannesburg The Rand Club

Sweden Stockholm Vidbynas Golf Club

Switzerland Lipperswil Golf Club Lipperswil 30 miles east of Zurich-Kloten Airport. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Vietnam Hanoi Press Club

Other Affiliates

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.

Business

Vista Vallarta Club de Golf, 011-52-322-29-000-30

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse

foremexico.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.

Puerto Rico San Juan Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse

Roc (Taiwan) Taipei American Club World Trade Center Club

Scotland St. Andrews Old Course Hotel St. Andrews Golf Resort & Spa

Singapore Singapore The American Club Tower Club In Republic Plaza.

Servcorp Members receive 20 percent discount on all Virtual Office packages and complimentary access to a private workstation for 5 hours per week in any executive business lounge. Executive Suite Offices come with $1,000 services vouchers.

Entertainment Complimentary dessert for each member of the dining party. (Limit 10 per table.)

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 third-party provider.

Hotel Program Find Hotels Members receive up to 40 percent discount at hundreds of hotels. To book, call the ClubLine or log onto your club’s website, and click the “Find Hotels” button.

Preferred Rates For Members The following hotels offer members preferred rates: Kimpton Hotel Group, Omni Hotels, Mandarin Oriental, and select Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company locations.

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.

Silversea Members receive up to 5 percent discount on cruises, $200 shipboard credit, and onboard amenities.

SQN Escapes Complimentary same-day replay with a paid round at Vidanta golf courses in Los Cabos, Nuevo Vallarta, Puerto Peñasco, and Riviera Maya. Cart fee not covered. To book, call the ClubLine.

Fiji Water Members who sign up for Fiji Water Delivery Service receive a 40 percent discount on a one-time order, or a 25 percent discount on an annual subscription order.

Services Ship Sticks Members receive preferred rates for golf club shipping services. Coupon code: ClubCorp2016

Transportation Auto Europe Members receive up to 30 percent off on worldwide car rentals, and free GPS system for all European rentals.

Avis Car Rental 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.

MASA Medical Transport Solutions Members receive up to 45 percent discount on emergency transportation assistance.

Savoya Members with Signature Gold or O.N.E. benefits receive 25 percent discount on ground transportation services in more than 55 countries. All other associate members receive 20 percent discount.

Travel Elite Alliance Qualified members receive two years of complimentary membership and the opportunity to be credited with 1.5 times the number of earned Elite Credits for the first vacation deposit.

Fair Trade Safaris Members receive preferred rates on African safaris and other African adventures. Book through the ClubLine.

Oceania Cruises Members receive a $100 shipboard credit.

Statement of Ownership, Management, and Circulation 1. Publication Title: Private Clubs 2. Publication No.: 022-637 3. Filing Date: September 27, 2016. 4. Issue Frequency: Quarterly 5. Number of Issues Published Annually: 4 6. Annual Subscription Price: $15.00. 7. Complete Mailing Address of Known Office of Publication: 3030 LBJ Freeway, 5th Floor, Dallas, Dallas County, TX 75234-7020. Contact Person: Sharri Bowers. Telephone: 972-888-7584. 8. Complete Mailing Address of Headquarters or General Business Office of Publisher: Same as No. 7. 9. Full Names and Complete Mailing Addresses of Publisher, Editor, and Managing Editor: Publisher, ClubCorp Publications, Inc., Address: Same as No. 7; Editor, Don Nichols, Address: Same as No. 7; Managing Editor, Louis Marroquin, Address: Same as No. 7. 10. Owner: ClubCorp Publications, Inc., Address: Same as No. 7; ClubCorp, Inc., Address: Same as No. 7. 11. Known Bondholders, Mortgagees, and Other Security Holders Owning or Holding 1 Percent or More of Total Amount of Bonds, Mortgages, or Other Securities: None. 1 2. Not Applicable. 13. Publication Title: Private Clubs 14. Issue Date for Circulation Data Below: Summer 2016 15. Extent and Nature of Circulation. Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months: a. Total Number of Copies: 228,172. b. Paid Circulation: 1) Mailed Outside-County Paid Subscriptions Stated on Form 3541: 186,410. 2) Mailed In-County Paid Subscriptions: 0. 3) Paid Distribution Outside the Mails Including Sales Through Dealers and Carriers, Street Vendors, Counter Sales, and Other Paid Distribution Outside USPS: 34,417. 4) Paid Distribution by Other Classes of Mail Through the USPS: 26. c. Total Paid Distribution: 220,853. d. Free or Nominal Rate Distribution: 1) Outside-County Copies Included on Form 3541: 1,436. 2) In-County Copies Included on Form 3541: 0. 3) Copies Mailed at Other Classes Through the USPS: 18. 4) Outside the Mail: 1,802. e. Total Free or Nominal Rate Distribution: 3,256. f. Total Distribution: 224,109. g. Copies Not Distributed: 4,063. h. Total: 228,172. i. Percent Paid: 98.5%. No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date: a. 227,000. b1. 188,781. b2. 0. b3. 34,232. b4. 36. c. 223,049. d1. 1,698. d2. 0. d3. 17. d4. 2,051. e. 3,766. f. 226,815. g. 185. h. 227,000. i. 98.3%. 16. Publication of Statement of Ownership: Will be printed in the Winter 2017 issue of this publication. 17. I certify that all information furnished on this form is true and complete. (Signed) Don Nichols, Editor. 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, $24 a year in Canada, and $45 a year elsewhere. For subscriptions, please call 866-3878121. CPM no. 0293628. Publications Mail Agreement no. 1595318. GST no. 87492 1927 RT0001. Please visit privateclubs.com for address changes. 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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ouis XIII — a blend of up to 1,200 eaux-de-vie from the most coveted growing area of France’s Cognac region — has been recognized as one of the world’s finest cognacs. This luxurious blend evokes tastes and scents of plum, honey, immortelle, honeysuckle, bark, and leather. To honor its history, which dates back to 1874, the brand just launched the Time Collection, in which this exclusive French brandy will be bottled in a series of limitededition decanters, each recognizing a chapter in the brand’s life. The first in the series — the Origin-1874 — pays tribute to the original Louis XIII decanter, modeled after an ancient royal flask found at a historic French battle site. Made of pure Saint-Louis crystal, the Origin features dentelle spikes and a stopper in the form of an upturned decanter. It comes in a handsome metal case with a sleek woven texture, a modern take on the wicker baskets in which the original bottles came packed. Additional decanters in the series will be released every two years. — JILL ROBINSON Details: $5,000/750mL. Available globally at select fine wine and spirits stores. louisxiii-cognac.com

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Escape to Puerto Vallarta for your next golf getaway with My World benefits (Signature Gold) and enjoy: • Two complimentary* green fees per month at Marina Vallarta Club de Golf and two at Vista Vallarta Club de Golf • Beautiful white sand beaches and warm weather ideal for lounging with a tropical cocktail • Fun beyond the courses including parasailing, snorkeling, whale watching, shopping and more

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TOP 10 PLACES TO BUY A SECOND HOME - Barrons, 2016 | KiawahIsland.com Obtain the Property Report required by Federal law and read it before signing anything. No Federal agency has judged the merits or value, if any, of this property. Void where prohibited by law. An offering statement has been filed with the Department of State of the State of New York. A copy of the offering statement is available, upon request, from the subdivider. The filing of the verified statement and offering statement with the Department of State of the State of New York does not constitute approval of the sale or lease or offer for sale or lease by the Department of State or any officer thereof, or that the Department of State has in any way passed upon the merits of such offering. This project is registered with the New Jersey Real Estate Commission. Registration does not constitute an endorsement of the merits or value of the project. Obtain and read the NJ Public Offering Statement and read it before signing anything. (NJ Reg #89/15-175). AN AFFILIATE OF KIAWAH PARTNERS

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With the new Helicopter and Horseback Safari at the Belmond Eagle Island Lodge in Botswana, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re more likely to see plenty of animals on safari. At dawn, begin your journey through the Okavango Delta aboard an open-sided helicopter to eye buffalo, giraffes, and zebras. Back on land, continue on horseback, perhaps galloping alongside buffalo or elephants. With these two modes of transportation, you overcome the river crossings and difficult terrain that can hinder traditional vehicles. belmondsafaris.com

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The founder of Cheetah Watch, Marcy Mendelson, will lead two Cheetah Watch Namibia Safari Tours in the African country this summer as she continues advocating for cheetah protection. Experienced rangers will accompany game drives, and cheetah researchers will give lectures. Guests will bed down in luxury accommodations nightly. An off-the-beaten path safari ($7,200 per person) runs June 14-26, followed by a classic one ($6,780) July 2-14. cheetah-watch.com

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Aristocratic Splurge When you’re in the shopping mood on Oahu, wander into the reimagined International Market Place in the heart of Honolulu’s Waikiki. The open-air retail center reopened in late August after construction crews spent more than two years transforming the aging market into a world-class shopping, dining, and entertainment destination with the only Saks Fifth Avenue in Hawaii. You’ll find about 90 retailers in the 360,000-square-foot center. 808-921-0536; shopinternationalmarketplace.com

Sacramento Arena Fit for Kings California’s capital has a new go-to hub for sports and entertainment — the Golden 1 Center in downtown. In addition to being home to the NBA’s Sacramento Kings, the $557 million arena will host top music acts, including Bon Jovi, Ariana Grande, and Bruno Mars, as well as NCAA Division I basketball and other sports events. 916701-5400; golden1center.com

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Live like an 18thcentury aristocrat with the “Own a Palace for a Day” package at the Tivoli Palácio de Seteais in Portugal’s Sintra hills. You’ll have the run of 30 intricately decorated rooms, ballrooms bedecked with tapestries and frescoes, a garden maze, an outdoor pool with scenic views, a restaurant and terrace, and more. From $33,708. tivolihotels.com

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In Vancouver, the Fairmont Pacific Rim has unveiled 10 Ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Suites for elite travelers. Each of the 800-square-foot suites impresses with an Ico Parisi-inspired sofa and dining room table, a king-size canopy bed, and marble spa bathroom with deep soaker tub. Suites from $1,900. 877-900-5350; fairmont.com/pacific-rim-vancouver 90

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European Lodging News 1 New owners

have lovingly restored one of Wales’ finest country-house hotels, the 18-room Palé Hall, located on the edge of Snowdonia National Park. It’s the country’s first member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World. From $240. palehall.co.uk

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Netherlands, the 225-room Pulitzer Amsterdam has completed extensive restoration of its 25 Golden Age canal houses. The hotel is located in the chic Nine Streets neighborhood in the historic city center. From $295. pulitzeramsterdam.com

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Castiglion del Bosco, the bucolic Tuscan resort in Montalcino, Italy, founded by Massimo and Chiara Ferragamo, is welcoming guests during the winter months for the first time. Through April 12, the resort’s 10 villas — restored 17th- and 18thcentury farmhouses — are available for rental. From $1,050 per night, five nights minimum stay in winter. 888-767-3966; rosewoodhotels.com

1 In Dallas, the Adolphus hotel in downtown has opened Spa Adolphus (above), with six treatment rooms, indoor and outdoor relaxation rooms, a couples room with a private terrace, and a fitness facility. 800-2219083; adolphus.com 1 At a cost of $1 million, the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas has renovated its Forbes fivestar spa. New features include an expanded co-ed Zen Lounge and retail area. The 12 treatment rooms include two oversize couples suites. 702-632-5000; fourseasons.com/ lasvegas

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Public Access At the 100-acre Punchbowl Falls Park, hike along a basalt canyon ridge and fish at the confluence of the Hood River’s east and west forks. The once-private river-access site is now open to the public in Oregon’s Hood River County. Also come for whitewater rafting and kayaking, but don’t expect restrooms or camping yet at this rustic park.

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Say Cheese!

A gourmet grilled cheese sandwich sounds mighty good for lunch after a morning spent skiing Whistler Mountain in British Columbia. That’s exactly what you can order and bite into at Ollie’s Grilled Cheese stand, a new dining option on the mountain at Olympic Station. Other menu choices include fries, soups, espresso, and snacks. whistlerblackcomb.com

Oh So Sweet In the City Different, aka Santa Fe, N.M., why not be different and calm your sweet tooth with a French macaroon instead of something savory more in keeping with the city’s Southwest flair? Head to Biadora, a new patisserie south of downtown near the Santa Fe Indian School. Chef/owner Salvador Biadora, who studied at the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu culinary arts institute in New York, whips up desserts, cakes, and pastries the way they do in French and Italian kitchens across the pond. He uses only the finest ingredients, including Valrhona guanaja chocolates from the Honduran coast and Plugrá butter. Délicieux! 505-4679305; biadorabakery.com

Biadora’s version of kouign-amann, the classic French pastry

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Iron Chef Heats Up Vegas

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Masaharu Morimoto, star of Iron Chef America, finally made his way to the U.S. gaming capital with the opening of Morimoto Las Vegas at the MGM Grand hotel and casino this past fall. Choose from three different dining experiences: the sushi bar; the main dining room, where Morimoto and his team of chefs meld Eastern and Western flavors; and Teppan tables, the only iron griddle menu in any of Morimoto’s restaurants. Before dinner, sip on aged sake from Morimoto’s own label. 702-891-3001; mgmgrand.com

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Miami’s tony Brickell City Centre welcomed these two new dining concepts in December: 1 Big Easy Winebar & Grill by Ernie Els imports the cuisine, wines, and ambience of PGA Tour pro Els’ native South African homeland. 786-8145955; bigeasy.miami 1 The fast-casual American Harvest focuses on clean eating, seasonal ingredients, and multiethnic comfort foods, such as the Seared Tuna Quinoa Curry Bowl. 786-814-6968; americanharvestco.com

New at LAX Los Angeles International Airport unveiled its $70.5 million Terminal 6 in October, featuring a look inspired by LA’s Sunset Boulevard and more than 20 retail and dining venues, including Osteria by Top Chef’s Fabio Viviani and the food-court-concept Marketplace by Wolfgang Puck (pictured). lawa.org

Need-to-Know Airline News USA

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Getting to Telluride, Colo., just got easier with more flights from Denver International Airport. Through March 26, Allegiant Airlines (allegiant. com) offers twice-weekly direct flights from Denver to Montrose Regional Airport. Great Lakes Airlines (greatlakesav.com) reinstated flights to Telluride Regional Airport in December, averaging 10 flights weekly from Denver.

Several China airlines have expanded, or will be expanding, their reach with new flights to the U.S. Air China (airchina.us) has added three weekly flights from Shanghai to San Jose, Calif., its first trans-Pacific service from China’s most populous city. In December, Hainan Airlines (hainanairlines.com) launched the first non-stop flight between Beijing and Las Vegas. Last fall, Xiamen Airlines (xiamenair. com) introduced routes connecting Seattle, Shenzhen, and Xiamen, and in February plans to begin flying from Fuzhou to New York.

1 Eurowings, a low-cost airline subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group, now offers three Airbus A330 flights per week between Miami and Cologne-Bonn, Germany. eurowings.com 1 Scandinavian Airlines now offers direct flights from Miami to Copenhagen three days a week on an SAS Airbus A330. Last spring, the airline also added daily direct flights from Boston to Copenhagen on an 86-seat 737-700 Boeing Business Jet. flysas.com

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Must-See Art Exhibits Around the Country

Las Vegas: Through Feb. 20, “Town and Country: From Degas to Picasso” at the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art at the Bellagio Resort and Casino features 47 pieces inspired by the Industrial Revolution and urbanization. Also includes works by Van Gogh, Monet, Renoir, and other masters. 702-693-7871; bellagio.com A 19 by László Moholy-Nagy

LA: Feb. 12-June 18, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art unveils “Moholy-Nagy: Future Present,” the first comprehensive retrospective of artist László Moholy-Nagy’s work in the U.S. in more than 50 years. Features 250-plus pieces. 323-857-6000; lacma.org

New York: With the centennial of the Russian Revolution this year, the Museum of Modern Art in New York City presents “A Revolutionary Impulse: The Rise of the Russian Avant-Garde,” tracing artist innovations between 1912 and 1934. Through March 12. 212-708-9400; moma.org

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Paying Homage to Wordsmiths Celebrate homegrown works as well as their creators at the American Writers Museum, scheduled to open this April in Chicago. The interactive museum will feature permanent exhibits devoted to favorite works, from fiction to nonfiction, plays to poetry; and special galleries will display on-loan artifacts from historic writers’ homes. 312-3748790; americanwritersmuseum.org

The Geographer by Johannes Vermeer

Joint Effort The arts triumvirate of the Musée du Louvre in Paris, the National Gallery of Ireland in Dublin, and the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., joins forces for “Vermeer and the Masters of Genre Painting: Inspiration and Rivalry.” The exhibit examines the network of relationships between Johannes Vermeer and other Dutch genre painters from 1650 to 1675, the height of Western European art. Feb. 20-May 22 at the Louvre, then Dublin June 17-Sept. 17, and D.C. Oct. 22Jan. 21, 2018. louvre.fr/en, nationalgallery.ie, nga.gov

In Monterey, Calif., the Museum of Monterey has a new name — Dali17 — and now focuses solely on surrealist Salvador Dalí, hosting the country’s secondlargest permanent collection of his art. More than 570 works include original etchings, mixed media, lithographs, and sculptures. Dali lived in Monterey in the 1940s and stayed at the old Hotel Del Monte on 17 Mile Drive. 831372-2608; dali17.com

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1 Get a unique view of the Hermitage, President Andrew Jackson’s historic home in Nashville, with the new “CEO Behind the Glass” VIP Tours. The two-hour tours, led by Howard Kittell, the venue’s president and CEO, take you and just five other guests inside the rooms of the seventh U.S. president’s mansion. $250. 615-889-2941; thehermitage.com 1 In Paris, explore the Louvre’s vast collection of masterworks, such as the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo, without the push and shove of the general public on three special departures of Tauck’s eight-day “Castles & Kings: London to Paris” land journey. On the July 2, July 9, and July 23 itineraries, you’ll get afterhours access to the legendary museum. From $5,490. 800-4682825; tauck.com

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Architectural Treasures — As Seen From Behind the Lens Sixteen years ago, Taschen published what would seem to be the definitive collection of photographer Julius Shulman’s work, in which he used his unique perspective to capture forgotten Southern California architecture. But now Taschen has reached even deeper into the late photographer’s archives to unveil more than 400 additional architectural masterpieces in the eye-catching, three-volume collection, Julius Shulman: Modernism Rediscovered. This set goes beyond the West Coast to reveal modern treasures across the U.S., as well as in Hong Kong, Israel, and Mexico, from architects such as Frank Gehry, Pierre Koenig, Le Corbusier, and Frank Lloyd Wright. Writer Hunter Drohojowska-Philp shares Shulman’s own reflections on the works, culled from months of interviews. $150. taschen.com

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Power Play Want to tool around Southern California in style? MCar now offers car renters a Bentley Bentayga, a brawny 600-horsepower set of wheels. In Car and Driver tests, this model went from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds, and from 0 to 100 in 8.5 seconds. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be looking for you on PCH 1. 866-717-6802; midwaycarrental.com

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Wine Retreat in Tuscany

KLAUS PETERLIN (BOTTLES)

Cozy, Intimate Spot for Craft Cocktails on the Vegas Strip At the Venetian Las Vegas, do try the smoky-sweet Penicillin drink (above) at the just-opened Dorsey cocktail bar. Made with scotch, honey-ginger syrup, and fresh lemon juice, it’s just one of the many inventive craft cocktails featured on the drink menu developed by award-winning mixologist Sam Ross of New York’s Attaboy fame. The New York Times has named the Penicillin one of the 11 essential drinks of the “modern cocktail revival.” The Dorsey itself has a rich, intimate ambience with lots of French oak, leather, brass, and marble dressing up the space. Large, cushy leather sofas flanked by floor-to-ceiling shelves lined with books encourage patrons to gather with friends for relaxing conversation in a sophisticated, upscale, denlike setting. 866-659-9643; venetian.com 100

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Tuscany’s Adler Thermae Spa Resort in the Val d’Orcia is wellknown for its wellness programs, but it now wants to earn kudos for its winemaking as well. Vintners at its on-property vineyard and new winery called Tenuta Sanoner are using sangiovese, the region’s classic grape, to produce organic red, rosé, and sparkling rosé under the Aetos label. Resort activities include walking and cycling tours of the vineyards, followed by a winetasting; and cooking classes. Rooms from $275 per person. adlerthermae.com/en

New Sips From Napa 1 At Ovid Napa Valley, California winemaker Austin Peterson experiments with cabernet franc grapes grown in the red, rocky soil found on Pritchard Hill, on the valley’s eastern side. To sample some of his experimentation, sip on the recently released 2013 Hexameter — a blend of cab franc, cabernet sauvignon, and merlot — that delivers notes of pomegranate, forest floor, blackberries, and blueberries combined with touches of violet, sage, and mocha. $285/750 mL. 707-963-3850; ovidvineyards.com

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1 NBA Hall of Famer Yao Ming’s latest venture? A limited-edition bottling of Yao Family Wines’ 2014 Napa Crest Red Wine with profits benefiting WildAid, a nonprofit that works to protect endangered species and end illegal wildlife trade. Get a single bottle for $100, or go for a multipack, such as the exclusive “Elephant Pack” — only 24 available at $1,500 each — which consists of 12 bottles, including one autographed by Ming. yaofamilywines.com/wines

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Two More Swing Drills Integrate the traits of outstanding golfers into your game using these training tips BY

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Smart Set-Up “When all of the best players approach the ball, they always do so from behind the ball and down the target line. Their right foot goes in first, the left foot is withdrawn, and the club goes in behind the ball on the target line. They use their eyes to trace the target line from the ball to the target and then back to the clubface. Then they set their left foot in position, waggle the club, and start their swing. I’d estimate 99 percent of recreational golfers set their body first, put the club in, and then look at the target, which leads to consistent misalignment. Also, most of them will hit a ball, get angry when it goes awry, then drop a second ball and hit that one correctly. The best players pre-play each shot in their heads before they get to the ball. So when they actually do hit, it’s as if they’re hitting that second ball first. Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods have talked about doing this, and you can see Jason Day (left) really focusing on the target before every shot. The mind has the capacity to preplay the shot. That can happen during a consistent routine.” Practice Drill: “Establish a pre-shot routine when you practice. Go through it for each ball you hit, rather than just swinging away, and imagine you are playing a course. You will be practicing to transfer skills rather than just hitting golf balls.” SMALL’S CRED: Director of instruction at the Pebble Beach Golf Academy. In 2015-2016, one of Golf Digest’s America’s 50 Best Teachers In Your State (California) and a Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher in America.

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Practice Drill: “Take a 7-iron and stop right at the top of your backswing. As you begin the downswing, try to drop the club way behind your right heel almost as if you were going to touch the ground with it, but don’t. Let your wrists kind of drop down and then begin your turn into hitting the ball. I practice this drill myself and share it with all of my students.”

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“People might not realize how slightly built Rory McIlory (left) is at 5’9” and less than 160 pounds, yet he hits the ball a long way. Why? Because when he starts down from the top of his backswing, he drops the club behind him and moves it on an in-to-out path. He also sits slightly down into his knees when SPEARMAN’S doing that. If you look at CRED: his swing from down the Founder of line [facing his target], Mitchell Spearman you will see how the club Golf, based in Orlando, Fla. Works falls behind and to the with 2016 PGA side of his body, flattening Tour winners Peter out in the process. That Malnati and Billy creates a lot of clubhead Hurley III and the speed as he moves into LPGA’s Sandra the ball. The credit for that Gal. One of Golf Digest’s 2015-2016 speed goes primarily to Best Teachers this pronounced move he in Your State makes on the downswing. (Florida). All golfers, to some extent, could let their club fall behind them. Doing so would improve both contact with the ball and distance, and golfers will find themselves hitting more of a draw.”

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Create these robustly flavored meals for your hungry bunch without making a mess of the kitchen.

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Garam Masala-Braised Short Ribs With Winter Root Veggies This recipe from executive chef Mason Denton of April Sound Country Club in Montgomery, Texas, will perfume your kitchen with exotic fragrances of Indian spices, tangy turnips, and beef short ribs marinated in cabernet sauvignon. 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon ground black pepper 6 tablespoons garam masala (Indian spice mix) 6 beef short ribs 2 cups cabernet sauvignon 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 cups beef broth 3 tablespoons flour 1/2 tablespoon paprika 1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 cup turnips, chopped 1/2 cup rutabaga, chopped 1/2 cup celery, chopped 1/2 cup white onion 2 tablespoons chopped garlic 3 tablespoons tomato paste 2 bay leaves 1 thyme sprig Combine 1/2 tablespoon salt, 1/2 tablespoon pepper, and garam masala, and roll the short ribs in the mixture (or shake in a bag). In a large, oven-safe roasting pan or Dutch oven, add the wine, Worcestershire sauce, and broth, and marinate the ribs for 45 minutes. Remove the ribs and reserve the marinating

liquid. Pat the ribs dry with a paper towel. Combine the flour, 1/2 tablespoon salt, 1/2 tablespoon pepper, and paprika, and roll the ribs in the seasonings so they are evenly coated. In the roasting pan, heat the olive oil on the stove and sear the ribs, browning all sides about 5 minutes each. Remove the ribs and set aside. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. To the roasting pan, add the vegetables and garlic and cook on the stove over medium heat until fragrant, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the tomato paste and continue cooking until a slight crust develops on the bottom of

the pan. Deglaze the pan with 1/4 cup of the reserved marinating liquid and bring to a simmer. Remove the pan from the heat and place the ribs, bay leaves, thyme, and remaining marinating liquid in the pan. Bake in the oven covered for 3 hours or until tender, turning the ribs halfway through cooking time. Yield: 6 servings Chef’s Tip: “Garam masala is a secret weapon spice to use when braising meats as it contains intense hard baking spices, such as cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and peppercorns, and creates a sophisticated flavor profile.”

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1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound boneless chicken breast 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper 1/4 cup Roma tomatoes, diced 1/4 cup white onions, diced 1/2 fresh jalapeño, minced 1 large poblano pepper, diced 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced 1 cup enchilada sauce 8 corn tortillas

2 cups Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses, combined and shredded 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. In a medium nonstick, oven-safe skillet, add olive oil and warm it in the oven for 5 minutes. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and bake it in the skillet for 15 minutes. Remove the skillet from the oven. Let the chicken cool and slice it into 1/4-inch strips. Set the chicken aside. Combine the tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, and both peppers. Set the vegetable mix aside. In the skillet, layer the ingredients, starting with 2 tablespoons of enchilada sauce spread evenly on the

bottom. Arrange 2 tortillas to cover the sauce and the bottom of the skillet, and top with 1/4 cup of the vegetable mix, 1/3 of the sliced chicken, and 1 tablespoon of the cheese mixture. Cover with 2 more tortillas and repeat the process two more times. Spread the remaining enchilada sauce and cheese over the top layer. Bake covered for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 more minutes until the cheese bubbles. Sprinkle cilantro on top. Yield: 6 servings Chef’s Tip: “Blend Monterey Jack and cheddar in Mexican dishes because the combination of cheeses melts perfectly and the flavor is superb.”

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Executive chef Philip Carter of Aliso Viejo Country Club in Aliso Viejo, Calif., shares his simple recipe for tempting layers of chicken, tortillas, enchilada sauce, onions, peppers, and creamy melted Jack cheese. Expect a spicy Mexican kick!

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New Luxury Hotels Across the Globe You Need to Know About Wolfgang Puck

Four Seasons Two-Times the Big Apple Four Seasons recently opened its second Gotham City property, the 189-room Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown in lower Manhattan. Located in Tribeca, within walking distance of the World Trade Center, the hotel boasts Wolfgang Puckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first Manhattan restaurant, Cut, where the menu includes Japanese and American

Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown

Wagyu USDA prime and grass-fed steaks. The spa features treatments by Swiss beauty expert Dr. Pauline Burgener and Omorovicza of Hungary. The fitness

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ZIMBABWE

Two Camps, One Resort

In Nashville, Rooms With a View

center comes with spectacular city views, or burn those calories in a 75-foot indoor lap pool. From $599. 646880-1999; fourseasons.com/ newyorkdowntown/

Opened last fall in the Gulch, Music City’s on-the-rise neighborhood, the 12-story Thompson Nashville hotel features 224 rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, wood floors, Sferra linens, custom-designed rugs, and more. Chef John Besh’s hospitality company oversees the hotel’s food and beverage operations. From $349. 615-262-6000; thompsonhotels. com/nashville

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Near Victoria Falls, andBeyond has opened the Matetsi River Lodge on a 123,500acre private wildlife concession on the Zambezi River. The property features two nine-suite camps, including a family suite at each; a fitness center; massage and conference facilities; a Safari Shop; a 66-footlong rim-flow swimming pool along the river’s bank; and ample opportunities for game drives. From $995. andbeyond.com

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Intimate Retreat In February, Vientiane, the capital city, welcomes a 32-room hotel situated between the Presidential Palace and the temple of the Emerald Buddha. With its neoclassic design, the President by Akaryn will offer its guests an elegant sanctuary from the city outside. From $281. akaryn.com/president THE MALDIVES

Do You Really Need a Roof Over Your Head?

RICHARD WAITE (SONEVA JANI INTERIOR)

You’ll find 25 spacious villas with up to four bedrooms at the Soneva Jani resort in the Maldives on the island of Medhufaru. Twenty-four of the villas sit over water and come with private pools. These water villas have another cool feature, too: retractable roofs that slide back at the touch of a button, so you can sleep under the stars. The resort’s location is hard to beat — within a private 3.5-mile lagoon with uninterrupted views of the Indian Ocean. Amenities include a spa, dive center, observatory, outdoor cinema, and five restaurants. From $1,870. soneva.com/soneva-jani

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Spectacular Bangkok Views Take in the alluring view of Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River from all 248 rooms of the Avani Riverside Bangkok Hotel, as well as from the lobby, located on the 11th floor. Rooms blend natural materials and

high-tech touches, such as mediahub-equipped docking stations. For uninterrupted vistas, head to the 26th floor’s rooftop infinity pool and sunken lounge area. From $80. avanihotels.com

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Bedouin Living Meets the 21st Century FOTOLIA (TURTLE), GERRY O’LEARY (JUMEIRAH AL NASEEM INTERIOR)

Madinat Jumeirah, the Arabian Resort of Dubai, just welcomed its fourth and final property in December. Sand dunes, blue skies, sea breezes, pearl diving, and bedouin traditions inspired the contemporary design of the 430 rooms at Jumeirah Al Naseem. Don’t miss its custom-designed, seawater-fed turtle lagoon, where the Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project cares for turtles. On the trail that surrounds the lagoon, guests can learn more about the species seen in the water. The beachfront hotel boasts nine restaurants, including Rockfish, which serves Mediterranean seafood prepared with an Arabian twist. From $435. jumeirah.com/en W I N T E R 2017

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Lobby seating area

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CRIS MOLINA (POOL ROOM, BAR, LOBBY)

Welcome to the Islands, Kimpton Kimpton just couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t resist the lure of the islands any longer. In November, the brand opened the Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa on Grand Cayman, its first Caribbean property. Look for it on the isleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heavenly Seven Mile Beach. Its many amenities include three restaurants; varied and abundant seating areas on the beach; two pools (one for families, the other for adults only); a fitness facility; and a spa with seven treatment rooms, a hammam, and a garden soaking pool. From $499. 888-226-4412; seafireresortandspa.com 114

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Ah, the Villa Life At the Beach Enclave North Shore in Turks and Caicos, get a resort experience with the intimacy of a private villa rental. The nine four- or five-bedroom beachfront or ocean-view villas each have their own infinity-edge pool, outdoor shower, decks, and access to a secluded beach area. Plus, get a dedicated butler and maid, private chef services, and yoga sessions, and arrange kite surfing lessons, private boating excursions, and more. From $2,500. 866-580-1675; beachenclave.com Four-bedroom beachfront villa living area

The Shore Club Turks and Caicos has the distinction of being the first resort on Long Bay Beach, in Providenciales. The 9-acre property fronts more than 820 feet of beachfront and accommodates guests in 106 suites and six villas with private verandas, floor-to-ceiling windows with stellar views, and full kitchen and living spaces. Among the amenities are a spa, fitness center, three pools, and three restaurants, including a PeruvianJapanese fine-dining restaurant. From $700. 888-808-9488, theshoreclubtc.com

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Bring the Kiddos Families with children have a new reason to head to Rovinj on Croatiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s northern coast. The just-opened 280-room Family Hotel Amarin features a mini adrenaline park loaded with trampolines, outdoor playgrounds, and climbing attractions, as well as seven pools with a lazy river and waterfalls, tennis and beach volleyball courts, water activities, and more. From $135. maistra.com 116

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Town Giant Down Under The Crown Towers Perth ranks as Western Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest hotel, with 500 rooms that deliver views of the Swan River and the central business district. For techies, all the rooms come with the latest touch-screen technology. Relax around one of its expansive lagoon pools or by booking a spa treatment. From $250. crowntowersperth.com.au NEW ZEALAND

The well-regarded Marlborough wine region, on the northeastern tip of the South Island, has a new lodging option for visitors: the 10-suite Marlborough Lodge, an elegant but relaxed country estate on 16 acres of garden in Blenheim. While away the day pampering yourself at its spa, playing tennis, or sunning by the pool. From $861. themarlborough lodge.co.nz

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USA 1 Hudson Valley, N.Y.: For the first time in more than 100 years, Mohonk Mountain House, a National Historic Landmark hotel in New York’s Hudson Valley, added accommodations last summer. Book a single room in the 7,000-square-foot, two-story Grove Lodge or rent the entire six-bedroom facility, including a 1,080-square-foot great room, for family gatherings or group retreats. From $1,090, including meals and most resort activities. 855-274-4020; mohonk.com 1 Jackson Hole, Wyo.: The exclusive Snake River Sporting Club is now offering overnight accommodations for the first time. The rental selections range from rustic cabins to designer-furnished fourbedroom ones. From $500. 307-733-3444; snakeriversportingclub.com 1 Miami: Sixty Hotels’ Nautilus, in the Art Deco district, celebrates its first birthday with the addition of a 1,495-square-foot, city-view penthouse featuring 16-foot ceilings, walnut wood floors, private sundeck, and poolside cabana access. Also just debuted: two signature Sixty Suites, each 685 square feet, featuring a king-size bed, private access to the hotel’s rooftop terrace, and either a Jacuzzi tub or a half kitchen with wine fridge. Penthouse from $2,475; Sixty Suite from $760. 305-503-5700; sixtyhotels.com 1 Nashville: After a $15.5 million restoration project, the Union Station Hotel Nashville now sports a more modern elegance. The iconic 125-room hotel is located on Broadway in the heart of Music City. Sip cocktails and 118

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nosh on Southern-inspired small plates at Carter’s, the hotel’s new bar and restaurant. From $239. 888-236-2427; unionstationhotelnashville.com 1 Saratoga, Wyo.: The Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch has opened Magee Homestead, an adult-centric, all-inclusive boutique wellness retreat. The secluded hideaway has nine guest cabins, a main lodge with dining and living areas, a pool, cabanas, and a full slate of spa and wellness experiences, including yoga, Pilates, and

meditation. From $900 per person. 877-928-8799; mageehomestead.com 1 Sonoma County, Calif.: With expansion work completed, the Graton Resort & Casino in Rohnert Park now offers 200 rooms, a 10,000-square-foot spa and adjacent fitness center, and an outdoor resort pool. From $399. 707-588-7100; gratonresortcasino.com

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Marrakech: The 53room Royal Mansour Marrakech reopened this past fall with the completion of an expansion project that increased the resort’s size by nearly 2 acres. Newly added are a Yannick Alléno restaurant, extended gardens, a new swimming pool, seven new cabanas, and a Kid’s Pavilion. From $1,000. royalmansour.com

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Inside Ashford Castle’s Hideaway Cottage Belmond La Résidence d’Angkor

Courchevel: The Aman Le Mélézin reopened in December after an eight-month refurbishment project. Nineteen of its 31 rooms were renovated and three will now feature large terraces with private hot tubs. The work also included a new piste-facing bar and an enlarged restaurant. From $1,093. 800-4779180; aman.com IRELAND

County Mayo: For its guests who want to nestle in a secluded spot, the 83-room Ashford Castle just recently converted a boathouse into the luxurious Hideaway Cottage, which sits away from the castle surrounded by woodlands. Cottage rates from $3,130. ashfordcastle.com

SOUTH AMERICA CAMBODIA

Siem Reap: After being shut down for six months for renovations, the Belmond La Résidence d’Angkor reopened in November as an all-suite hotel with 58 units. Hand-woven jewel-colored silks, traditionally crafted hardwood furnishings, and ironmongery created by local artisans dress up the interiors of the property, which is located in centuries-old jungles. From $235. 800-237-1236; belmond.com MYANMAR

Yangon: After a six-month renovation, the country’s grande dame hotel — the 31-room Strand Yangon — reopened in November. Local artisans meticulously restored architectural details throughout the 115-year-old property, including teak paneling

and traditional Myanmar lacquerware. A modern airconditioning system now cools the rooms, which have been outfitted with the latest in-room technology. From $335. 800-7458883; hotelthestrand.com

CENTRAL AMERICA COSTA RICA

Arenal Volcano National Park: This winter, Nayara Springs, an adults-only boutique hotel, expands with 19 additional villas, each with private plunge pools, double-headed indoor and outdoor showers, and complimentary minibars. Also added: an espresso bar roasting locally sourced beans, a yoga pavilion featuring evening candlelit classes, and a restaurant serving modern Mediterranean fare. From $650. 888-332-2961; nayarasprings.com

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Northern Chile: In late December, the 50-room Explora Atacama at the San Pedro oasis in the Atacama Desert reopened after a major reconstruction following a fire in late 2015. Explore the Earth’s driest desert on foot, bicycle, or horseback on numerous excursions offered by the hotel. From $2,125 for a three-night, all-inclusive stay. 866-750-6699; explora.com Horseback-riding at Explora Atacama

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TOWER CLUB Dallas From left, guests David McKay and Maggie Parks, members Marty Martinez and Harrison and Kristen Blum, guest Kelli Spragins, and member Richard Carrizales at the Mad Men-inspired event, complete with classic cocktails, gourmet bites, a silent auction that included Dallas Cowboys tickets, and an art gallery with ’60s-themed works available for sale.

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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS CLUB Austin, Texas Members Eric and Jennifer Stratton strut their stuff at the club’s Great Gatsby-themed event, which featured a jazz band, dinner, Champagne, and silent auction.

STONEBRIDGE RANCH COUNTRY CLUB McKinney, Texas Attendees raise their glasses to a good cause and

a good time. Fundraising activities included a four-person scramble golf tournament and a live auction, for which member and LPGA pro Brittany Lang donated her shoes, glove, and flag from her U.S. Women’s Open win.

CHERRY VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB Skillman, N.J. Members came out in force to support this year’s event, which featured a golf tournament, as well as Tennis Under the Stars and Twilight Golf competitions.

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COUNTRYSIDE COUNTRY CLUB Clearwater, Fla. Following

golf and tennis tourneys, the club staged a “Big Fat Italian Wedding,” where real-life couple Alicia and Glenn Gagliardi volunteered to be “married” in a fake ceremony. Members, as well as the couple’s family and friends, gathered for the mock nuptials and a festive reception featuring food, dancing, and even wedding toasts, plus a fundraising silent auction.

CLUBS OF KINGWOOD Kingwood, Texas Member Louis Flory drives around the course in style at this Charity Classic, which included a golf tournament with food stations positioned throughout the course, and a silent and live auction featuring a guided offshore Galveston fishing trip as one auction item.

SOUTHERN TRACE COUNTRY CLUB Shreveport, La. The club served up some friendly

ROLLING GREEN COUNTRY CLUB Arlington Heights, Ill.

From left, members Greg and Ellen Jensen and Valerie and Ted Stanaszek drop anchor at the club’s nautical-themed dinner, featuring cuisine representing assorted cruise destinations. The club also held a golf tournament and auction.

CANYON GATE COUNTRY CLUB Las Vegas Members and guests hit the courts for a round-robin-style tennis tournament. The club also hosted a golf tourney, followed by a lunchtime concert and silent auction.

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competition with a doubles tennis mixer (above) and a three-person team golf tournament, followed by an evening celebration party.

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CLUBCORP CELEBRATES 60 YEARS It’s been 60 years since ClubCorp was founded and exciting things are coming in 2017 as part of our 60th anniversary celebration. Watch for more information about our Sponsor to Win program. We’ll be giving away the chance to attend the Masters, visit Napa or spend the holidays in New York. Cheers to our Members and Employee Partners! And to our Members, thank you for being part of the journey the best is yet to come.

CLUBCORP THROUGH THE YEARS 1957

1996

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Robert H. Dedman Sr. founds ClubCorp on November 11.

Opens Tower Club in Singapore.

1960

Alumni clubs Boston College Club and University of Texas Club open.

Acquires Hartefeld National Golf Club and adds Mission Hills Golf Club & Resort in China to its reciprocal program.

Brookhaven Country Club opens as the world’s largest golf club.

1966

1999

The Lancers Club (Dallas, TX) opens as ClubCorp’s first city club.

Purchases 16 clubs from Cobblestone Golf Group; hosts one of the most successful U.S. Opens in history at Pinehurst.

1968

2005

The University Club of Jacksonville, FL opens as ClubCorp’s first city and athletic club.

Hosts the U.S. Open at Pinehurst.

1974

2007

The Metropolitan Club in Chicago opens.

Holds the inaugural ClubCorp Charity Classic benefiting Augie's Quest, the Employee Partners Care Foundation and numerous local charities.

1981 Acquires legendary Firestone Country Club, host of the Bridgestone Invitational.

2006 KSL Capital acquires ClubCorp.

2010

Assumes management and co-ownership of The Homestead and Barton Creek Resort & Spa.

Introduces the industry-leading ONE benefit to Members; acquires The Country Club of the South; first time Eric Affeldt tops Golf Inc.'s "Most Powerful" list.

1994

2011

Opens Capital Club in Beijing; the U.S. Senior Open is at Pinehurst.

Expands in NY (The Hamlet, Willow Creek and Wind Watch golf and country clubs) and WA (Canterwood Golf & Country Club).

1993

1998

2013 ClubCorp Holdings, Inc. is publicly traded (NYSE: MYCC); expands in OK (Oak Tree Country Club), NJ (Cherry Valley Country Club) and VA (Chantilly National Golf and Country Club).

2014 Acquires 50 clubs from Sequoia Golf, The Clubs of Prestonwood, TPC Piper Glen, TPC Michigan and Oro Valley Country Club; opens the Baylor Club. Eric Affeldt tops Golf Inc.'s "Most Powerful" list.

2015 Acquires 9 clubs including Ravinia Green Country Club and Rolling Green Country Club in Chicago. Eric Affeldt tops Golf Inc.'s "Most Powerful" list

2016 Acquires Marsh Creek Country Club, Santa Rosa Golf & Country Club and Heritage Golf Club; announces deal to manage the China-US SkyClub in NY One World Trade Center.

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DESTINATION DEALS HOTEL DEL CORONADO | CORONADO, CA Since 1888, The Del has welcomed travelers from all over the world who seek the healing and restorative powers of the ocean. Relax in a breathtaking seaside oasis with ocean-inspired spa treatments designed to reawaken all senses. This two-night-stay package includes a $100 spa credit (once per stay), signature amenity from The Spa at The Del and complimentary valet parking. Rates start at $389/night.1

THE LANGHAM | BOSTON, MA Get away for a family adventure this winter with the Let it Snow family package including luxury overnight accommodations, a snowman-making kit, hot chocolate bar and festive cookies for up to four in The Reserve, valet parking, late checkout up to 4 p.m., specialized kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; turndown service with child-size bathrobe and slippers, and use of the fitness facilities and indoor pool at Chuan Body + Soul. 2

THE MICHELANGELO | NEW YORK, NY Book any two consecutive nightsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; stay at The Michelangelo and receive a $50 American Express gift card as well as complimentary Wi-Fi, local and long distance calls and complimentary use of the Business and Fitness Center. 3

MONARCH BEACH RESORT | DANA POINT, CA Following the completion of an extensive renovation and rebrand, enjoy a 30% discount on overnight accommodations while experiencing the re-imagined pools, new dining options and a new Miraval in Life Balance Spa along with golf and beach amenities.4

THE RITZ CARLTON ATLANTA | ATLANTA, GA Enjoy special savings when you book any ClubCorp rate for arrival through March 31, 2017 and receive 15% off in AG. Named the Atlanta Grill since 1999, the restaurant recently refreshed the 17-year-old steakhouse and modernized the name, shortening it to AG. AG is a modern steakhouse experience inspired by Southern hospitality. AG serves breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as classic and creative cocktails and is located at The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta on the second level.1

THE RITZ CARLTON BUCKHEAD | ATLANTA, GA Jump-start your fitness goals for the new year with our Wellness Refined ClubCorp package featuring Executive Suite accommodations, in-room fitness accessories from TechnoGym, a selection of workout videos, cold-pressed juice welcome amenity, local trail maps, healthy snacks, extra towels and bottled waters, special savings on spa treatments and healthy food selection items through in-room dining. Rates start at $409. 5 HOTEL DEL CORONADO

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Escape to the warmth of the desert and enjoy your complimentary golf benefits at Mission Hills, Indian Wells and Desert Falls country clubs and Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa. With 135 holes of golf, there are plenty of options. Mission Hills Country Club has four casitas that offer 2- or 3-bedroom accommodations. Members also receive 10% off the best available rate at Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa.1

PHOENIX/SCOTTSDALE Discover this year-round vacation destination with 81 holes of golf that offer a challenge for every level of golfer at area ClubCorp clubs. With spring training for baseball’s best and complimentary golf benefits at Anthem, Gainey Ranch and Seville country clubs, your visit will fly by.1

HYATT REGENCY SCOTTSDALE RESORT & SPA AT GAINEY RANCH

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Enjoy the beautiful weather Scottsdale has to offer and 20% off the nightly rate when you stay in newly refreshed king or queen/queen accommodations. Members receive a complimentary welcome drink upon check-in, complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property, free live nightly music in Center Stage Bar, as well as access to the complimentary shopping and hiking shuttles.1

TAMPA Play at four area clubs with complimentary golf benefits – Countryside, East Lake Woodlands and Hunter’s Green country clubs, and Tampa Palms Golf & Country Club. After a great round of golf, enjoy complimentary dining benefits at Centre Club Tampa. Overnight accommodations are available at Tampa Palms Golf & Country Club.1

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Visit the ultimate winter playground and enjoy your complimentary golf benefits at Canyon Gate Country Club and Bear’s Best Las Vegas. After a fun day on the course, relax over dinner at one of our many alliance restaurants including Emeril’s, Del Frisco’s, The Light Group, Wolfgang Puck and The Capital Grille. If you’re there on a Sunday morning, The House of Blues Sunday Gospel Brunch is a must-see with your complimentary dining benefit. No visit would be complete without a visit to the Foundation Room to experience the view of The Strip at night! Preferred rates on overnight accommodations are available at our alliance hotels: MGM Grand, The Signature at MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, ARIA and Vdara.1

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NEW ALLIANCE CLUBS WITH COMPLIMENTARY 1 GOLF BEAU CHENE COUNTRY CLUB – MANDEVILLE, LA With a spectacular natural setting, convenient location, terrific 36 holes of golf, sports and fitness facilities, the Northshore's best dining and an experienced professional staff, Beau Chene Country Club has more to offer than any private club for many miles in any direction.

CLUB AT OLD HAWTHORNE

THE CLUB AT OLD HAWTHORNE – COLUMBIA, MO Experience a golf course like no other that plays over rolling terrain with multiple water hazards. The undulating greens are divided into quadrants by many different shelves and bowls. The bunkers split up the wide fairways, creating many options for a great round. SUNTREE COUNTRY CLUB – MELBOURNE, FL Play 36 holes of championship golf on a beautifully landscaped campus offering a state-of-the-art short game practice facility, pool with newly expanded deck, eight lighted tennis courts and a large multipurpose sport court for a variety of recreational activities.

SUNTREE COUNTRY CLUB

THE TERRITORY GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB – DUNCAN, OK Experience a nationally recognized championship golf course and firstclass amenities carved into 640 acres of rugged southwest Oklahoma countryside. Beyond the 18th hole, enjoy a resort-style pool, fishing ponds, delectable dining, multifunctional Sport Court and more.

NEW ALLIANCE CLUBS WITH COMPLIMENTARY 1 DINING NASHVILLE CITY CLUB – NASHVILLE, TN Treat yourself to exceptional dining and a breathtaking panoramic view of the city through the Club’s floor-to-ceiling windows from the 20th floor of the ServiceSource Building in downtown. UNIVERSITY CLUB OF CINCINNATI – CINCINNATI, OH Founded in 1879, this Cincinnati jewel provides an elegant, comfortable and accommodating oasis with 5 Star cuisine, facilities and service as well as social, business and athletic opportunities.

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NEW ALLIANCE CLUBS For reservations or more information, contact ClubLine: 800.433.5079 | clubline@clubcorp.com Some restrictions and exclusions apply. See back cover for important details and additional terms and conditions.

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Purchase your Super Bowl LI Package today and join us in Houston for the Ultimate Gameday Experience. Whether you will be traveling to Texas for the big game or need tickets and VIP pregame hospitality only – My TicketLine has you covered.9

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“The Fastest 2 Minutes in Sports” is quickly approaching! Don’t miss your chance to experience all the history and festivities of Churchill Downs with one of My TicketLine’s Kentucky Derby Travel Packages. Make your day at the Downs one to remember.9

FINAL FOUR Are you ready to feel the heat in Phoenix? The NCAA® Men's Final Four® is heading west to the University of Phoenix Stadium this April. Choose wisely and you could see your bracket come to life with one of My TicketLine’s NCAA® Men’s Final Four® Travel Packages.9

1. General: Some restrictions and exclusions apply. Contact ClubLine for more details. 2. The Langham, Boston: Offer is valid for booking until March 31, 2017. Rates are based on double occupancy per room, per night. Advance reservations for dining are highly recommended. The Langham, Boston reserves the right to change the details of the offer. In case of dispute, The Langham, Boston reserves the right to make the final decision. 3. The Michaelangelo: Offer valid through March 31, 2017 and reservations must be confirmed at the ClubCorp rate and 48 hours in advance. One gift card per stay. 4. Monarch Beach Resort: Offer valid through February 28, 2017. 10. 5. Ritz-Carlton Buckhead: Package is subject to availability and cannot be combined with any other offer. Advance reservations are required; rates do not apply to groups. Rates listed are per room, per night, single or double occupancy, and exclusive of taxes, gratuities and other charges unless otherwise noted. 6. St. James: Based upon availability, for stays of 3 nights or more in a Junior Suite, through February 28, 2017. 7. Vail Mountain Lodge: Valid through Apr. 10, 2017, excluding: Feb. 16 – 21, 2017 and Mar. 17 – 27, 2017. Package is $2,458 for two (2) people, including four (4) nights and three (3) days. The total value of this package is $3,076. 8. Ship Sticks: Cannot combine with other Ship Sticks offers. Offer expires March 31, 2017. 9. Tickets provided by a third party. 1-9. All offers are subject to availability and none are redeemable for cash. Other restrictions and exclusions may apply. © ClubCorp USA, Inc. All rights reserved. 0117 NP

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