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Experts predict what the 2018 season will bring — including who has the best shot at a career grand slam. BY J O S H S E N S
Heli-skiing Alaska’s backcountry pushes the fun meter. BY C I N DY H I R S C H F E L D
When it comes to their whisky, distillers up north are upping their game and grabbing more attention.
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famed Camino de Santiago pilgrimage on one of its least-traveled routes; get an adrenaline rush with new must-do adventures; check into new and expanded hotels in LA and Ireland; cruise China’s Yangtze River in style on a renovated ship.
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24 Wine & Spirits Hone your bartending skills with three new cocktail books you’ll want in your library. 26 Culture See more than 400 Picasso linocuts at the just-opened Remai Modern museum in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; marvel at Yves Saint Laurent’s fashion genius at new museums in Paris and Marrakech.
28 Rides Lexus gives the LS an upgrade; BMW delivers lots of sportiness with the new X3 M40i.
35 The Game Make sure you get the most bang from your pre-round routine. These warmup drills used by the pros, including Xander Schauffele, to improve their play will help you do better out on the course, as well. BY T O M M AC K I N
88 Lambo’s Latest Take a drive in the fast lane when you get behind the wheel of Lamborghini’s powerful new speed rocket, the Huracán Performante. BY M I C H A E L F R A N K
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Pack your sunscreen for these chic new resorts now welcoming sun-lovers despite the recent hurricanes. BY L OU I S MAR R O QU I N A N D D O N N I C H O L S
This South African gem entices even more with the debut of a striking new art museum generating plenty of buzz.
72 ClubCorp News and Events. Boy, did club members across the country have fun coming together to raise funds at their 2017 Charity Classic events. Pictures tell the story. BY KATE WAHNSCHAFFE
76 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.
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For starters, we’ve redesigned our website, making it responsive so it instantly adjusts to multiple platforms, including iPads and smartphones. For this reason, I’m especially partial to accessing the site via my iPhone, where the stories are now so easy to read. The updated, more modern design also makes the site more user-friendly, with whatever stories you’re looking for simple to find. Plus, you can easily share stories with family and friends. Check us out at our new website address — privateclubsmag.com — and you’ll notice other new features you’ll like, as well. You’ll see all the stories in the print magazine, plus bonus content. We’re also beefing up our presence on social media — Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter — to communicate more regularly with you and deliver news you’ll want to know as soon as we hear it. For example, had you been following us in November and December, you would have heard about Four Seasons’ first European mountain property; the LPGA naming the ANA Inspiration, played at ClubCorp’s Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, Calif., the 2017 Tournament of the Year; and Windstar’s plan to launch Alaskan cruises. Don’t miss out on these news updates. Start following us @privateclubsmag. We’ll be making tweaks to our digital products throughout the year, so please email me with your feedback and let me know what you like and what we can do better. — DON NICHOLS don.nichols@clubcorp.com
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Writer Wayne Curtis Home base: New Orleans Assignment: “Canadian Uprising,” about Canadian whisky’s rising profile (page 50) Quote: “The changes in the spirits world over the past decade have been fast, but watching a creaky behemoth like Canadian whisky change course has been a sight to behold.” Has writtent for: The Atlantic and Imbibe
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Writer Tom Mackin Home base: Scottsdale, Ariz. Assignment: “Prep Like the Pros,” about the practice drills used by the pros to hone their games (page 35) Quote: “I may never break 80 consistently, but using drills recommended by the pros will surely get me closer to that goal. That will be time well spent before each round.” Has written for: Golf and Links
Writer Cindy Hirschfeld Home base: Basalt, Colo. Assignment: “Fresh Tracks,” about Alaska heli-skiing (page 46) Quote: “At Tordrillo Mountain Lodge, the setting and service, as well as the guides’ passion for skiing, all enhance what the mountains offer naturally — amazing terrain.” Has written for: Outside and Sierra
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e’ve hit a roadblock. Even the Codex Calixtinus, a kind of early travel guidebook thought to be written by a 12th-century monk to instruct medieval pilgrims on their march to northwestern Spain’s sacred Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, can’t help us now. The way around the bossy cows that block the threshold to a rickety bridge isn’t addressed in that ancient tome. Instead, stuck in foggy Galicia on the Camino de Santiago, that route long-traversed by those pilgrims hoping to ensure a place in heaven, we turn to our REI Adventures guide — and wait. As the cows bellow and moo, their horns menacing, their hoofs dancing, rain peppers us and a cold wind lifts our ponchos. We can barely see where to step. The cows are like mythic gatekeepers, oddly larger than life. After days of trekking, we certainly aren’t willing to turn back, even though our four-legged blockers look as if they might stand guard forever. “Cows don’t do bridges,” says a fellow hiker behind me, his voice raised in alarm. “At least it’s not a bear,” I think, knowing that some do roam these parts, as do wild horses and wolves. Suddenly, our able guide, Jorge Granda, an Asturias native, tells us to clamber up a slippery incline to clear the path. There, clutching handfuls of golden broom and purple heather to keep us from falling, we wait while Jorge speaks to the cows in soothing Spanish, luring them away from the tumbledown bridge, enticing them back down the muddy trail from whence W I N T E R 2018
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HISTORIC JOURNEY: Absorb the majesty of the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral and hike along the Primitive Way.
they (and we) came. “They will not make it to Santiago before us,” says Jorge, waving the cows goodbye. It seems silly afterward, and we giggle as we continue the day’s hike, part of REI Adventures’ new nine-day walking trip called “Spain Hiking — Camino de Santiago.” The guided jaunt showcases some of the most ancient and less traveled portions of the various paths that make up the Camino, which pilgrims have hiked ritualistically for more than a millennium. The thoroughfare has various tributaries that all lead to the Iberian Peninsula’s glorious medieval city of Santiago — and farther, all the way to the Atlantic Coast. For our small group odyssey, REI chooses segments from the Coastal Way in Asturias (where the path edges dramatic sea cliffs), the Primitive Way (said to be the first path, and still the one that holds the most challenging, remote terrain), and the French Way, the most famous, most hiker-brimmed amble. Along our journey, we stay in colorful hamlets and characteristic upscale inns (such as one hewed into an abandoned monastery); drink local wine and beer; and recharge 14
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with regional cuisine, from seafood to ham. Between walking, we follow our guide to remarkable sites, including caves with Neanderthal drawings, the remnants of a Celtic village, and mindboggling dinosaur footprint fossils by the ocean. Experiencing sun, rain, and snow, we log about 10 miles daily. I’ve been making the hike to Santiago de Compostela for most of my life. Yet I’ve never been willing to take the five weeks required to tread the traditional path — a 490-mile slog, which stretches from St. Jean Pied de Port in France, passes through Pamplona and Burgos in Spain, and ends — eventually — in Santiago. Instead, I’ve shuffled Camino pathways in France and lumbered its trails in Germany. I’ve perambulated much of it in Spain, but always a week or days at a time. I’m drawn to this REI adventure because I’m still not willing (yet) to dedicate that chunk of time, but I wanted an insightful trip. As we ascend mountains; cut through meadows; pass vineyards, estuaries, and orchards; stand beside Roman walls; and huddle in the shadows of abandoned castles, we meet other hikers taking on the Camino for spiritual rumination and some simply walking as an athletic feat. Whatever brings you, the magic of this “hero’s journey” is the soulsharing that happens. People open up, exchange stories, become vulnerable, and connect deeply. On the trail, there’s a constant support among strangers, a solidarity that most modern world dwellers might not believe possible. Pilgrims traversing the Camino by foot, bike, wheelchair, or horse (even donkey-pulled cart) collaborate, advise, rescue one another from wrong turns, share food, and espouse wisdom as they go. Making the final descent from the aptly named Hill of Joy into Santiago, flanked by newfound friends, sets the heart aflutter. I suppose a man at a café where I stop for a coffee in Eidian near Santiago on the French Way says it best: “There are no tourists on the Camino, just pilgrims who haven’t found their way yet.” From $4,199. 800-622-2236; rei.com/ adventures
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seekers spend 12 days seeing the “big five” and countless other wild species at the finest game preserves in Kenya and Tanzania, including the Masai Mara Game Reserve, Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti National Park. Traveling via a private-charter aircraft gets you to destinations quicker, giving you more time for safari treks. Luxury boutique camps and lodges pamper you. Dates: September (plus February 2019) Details: From $29,995; abercrombiekent.com; 800-554-7094
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India: Delhi to Pench Outfitter: Austin Adventures The appeal: For 12 days, marvel
at many of India’s top cultural attractions, such as the Taj Mahal in Agra, and discover the beauty of its natural attractions away from the urban scene. Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve impresses with its tall sandstone mountains, narrow gorges, ravines, waterfalls, streams, and dense teak and sal forests. At Pench, track a variety of wildlife sure to give you goose bumps, including leopards, sloth bears, tigers, and more. Overnight in some of the country’s best hotels. Dates: February and November Details: From: $4,598; 800-5751540; austinadventures.com
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Hiking Iceland’s Magical North Outfitter: Mountain Travel Sobek The appeal: Hike remote and rugged highland trails through Northern Iceland on this moderate-level sojourn. Your must-see list includes fishing hamlets, moonlike lava fields, and snowcapped volcanoes. Especially invigorating: a hike to Dettifoss, considered Europe’s most powerful waterfall. Despite being in this far-from-themadding-crowd environ for eight days, no roughing it after sunset — bed down in cozy hotels for a good night’s sleep. Dates: June-August Details: From $7,595; 888-831-7526; mtsobek.com
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Journey Into East Arnhem Land Outfitter: Intrepid Travel The appeal: The Yolngu people have called this vast and rugged
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region in Northern Australia home for more than a thousand years, and now you can spend seven days immersing yourself in the culture. Mingle with clans, sampling their indigenous lifestyle — hunt and gather with them, dance, make bark paintings, and more — and venture over to remote Bremer Island, an oasis off the mainland’s coast. We’re talking a true bush experience, so expect basic accommodations. Dates: July-September Details: From $5,110; 800-970-7299; intrepidtravel.com/us
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diverse regions of Brazil, you’ll be walking, hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking, snorkeling, and even stand-up paddleboarding. Your calorie-burning, six-day adventure — with activities ranging from easygoing to active — will take you from tropical highlands down to the dazzling Costa Verde coastline. There, hike to a mile-long beach and board a schooner for a cruise out to uninhabited islands and the water sports of your choice. Lights out in premier hotels each night. Dates: January-March, November-December Details: From $4,198; 800-462-2848; backroads.com W I N T E R 2018
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Dream Hollywood: This 178-room hotel sits at the busy corner of Selma Avenue and North Cahuenga Boulevard in Hollywood. Cool off in its 11,000-square-foot rooftop pool and stay fit by taking advantage of its wellequipped gym. From $350. 323-844-6417; dreamhotels.com
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The Everly: This 216-room Kimpton hotel, in the Beachwood Canyon neighborhood just steps from the iconic intersection of Hollywood and Vine, offers expansive city views from its fifth-floor pool deck. From $280. 888-3272829; kimptonhotels.com
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Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills: You’ll find this 170-room hotel at the intersection of Wilshire and Santa Monica boulevards, the gateway to Beverly Hills. French chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten created its three dining venues. From $815. 800-774-1500; waldorfastoriabeverlyhills.com
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the precursor to the celebrated Rose Parade step into the attractive lobby of the new Hotel Indigo Los Angeles Downtown and so popular today. 1 In the Metropole Bar + Kitchen, also you’ll be wowed by the dramatic look. Your in the lobby, booths that separate the eyes will likely first gravitate to the Aegean restaurant from the bar sit inside circular blue, satiny drapery that hangs regally to concrete structures reminiscent of the the floor from 22-foot ceilings and looks city’s secret tunnels used as passageways to much like the curtains in movie theaters, underground parties at speakeasies during which immediately brings to mind the city’s the Prohibition era. You also enter longtime stronghold as the country’s Good to know: the restaurant through one of movie capital. As it turns out, The hotel is these mini-tunnels. wherever you go in this 350-room easy to get to, 1 In all the guest rooms, floorhotel, you know you’re in LA because given its location immediately off I-110 to-ceiling wall murals behind the designers drew on the city’s history in downtown. Once beds depict what guests might have from the late 1800s to the 1920s as you’re checked in, seen out their windows back in the their design inspiration. Here, some it’s an easy walk early 1900s. examples of how they visually paid or short drive to many of the new 1 Floor-to-ceiling black-andhomage to LA’s storied past. restaurants and white photos of paparazzi with 1 The custom-designed attractions popping vintage cameras eagerly waiting chandelier above the front desk up in this hot area. to get celebrity shots decorate featuring 30 circular lights that Don’t miss: walls at elevator banks. resemble carriage wheels is a nod 18 Social, the hotel’s to the carriages, buggies, and other top-floor lounge Bottom line: It’s easy to immerse moving machinery used in the with panoramic yourself in LA lore at this new hotel. From annual Fiestas de las Flores parade, $229. 213-232-8800; hotelindigola.com downtown views.
InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown: With 889 rooms, this hotel occupies the top 42 floors of the new 73-story Wilshire Grand Center building. Amenities include multiple dining options, an outdoor pool with cabanas, a fitness center, and a rooftop bar. From $379. 800-424-6835; dtla.intercontinental.com
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ranquil trails for cycling, running, and walking stretch for miles alongside picturesque lagoons and through centuriesold maritime forests with towering moss-draped live oaks. With its sense of peacefulness and quaint neighborhoods, South Carolina’s Palmetto Bluff residential community and conservation preserve, on the May River between Hilton Head Island and Savannah, evokes thoughts of nirvana with an authentic Southern twist. Even if you don’t own one of the 900-plus homes already built in this exclusive 22,000-acre enclave, you can now cocoon in one, even if just for a few nights. As a bonus, you’ll get all of the five-star perks that come with a luxury resort. The Montage Palmetto Bluff, the 200-room hotel nestled in the community, started offering its “branded residences” for nightly rental in November. So far, nine of the community’s homes have been built as Montage residences and marketed to buyers looking for hasslefree ownership, meaning the resort
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in size from 2,200 to 4,200 square feet and come with two to five bedrooms. Bright and airy Great Rooms combine a deckedout kitchen, dining room, and living room with fireplace into one large, openconcept gathering space. They also ooze Southern charm — think antique heart pine floors, vaulted ceilings, plantation shutters, and large screened porches looking out onto lush green lawns
shaded by live oaks. The resort describes them as “relaxed luxury.” Plans call for 35 of the residences to be built over time. Construction commenced on them as part of a major expansion project begun in early 2014 when Montage took over an existing 50-room property that had been operated by Auberge. That project, which was completed in fall 2016, cost The Inn more than $100 million and increased the room count to the current 200. Just a short walk from the residences, a new main building called the Inn, designed to resemble a grand Southern home, houses 74 of the new rooms, a restaurant, bar, library, spa, and fitness center. Other accommodations — cozy cottages and cottage suites, all with screened porches — dot parklike grounds behind the Inn. In all, Montage guests now have access to eight restaurants and bars, three pools, a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, and a bowling alley throughout the community. Rooms from $305; residences from $1,535. 866-706-6565; montagehotels.com/ palmettobluff
1 Outdoor activities abound at Palmetto Bluff, but our favorite: a two-hour sunset kayak tour with a knowledgeable local guide on the May River. Exerting and blissful at the same time. 1 Rev up one of the Mercedes-Benz courtesy cars that Montage offers guests and drive into nearby Bluffton to check out this small town’s eclectic art galleries and shops. W I N T E R 2018
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this winter, the serene Mount Juliet Estate near Thomastown in County Kilkenny, Ireland, more than triples in size. To complement the 32 rooms in the resort’s stately manor house, work is now being wrapped up on another 93 rooms in Hunter’s Yard, a newly built annex just a five-minute walk away. The estate, which sits alongside the River Nore on 500 lush green acres, dates back to the Georgian era, so the manor house and its elegant rooms sport distinctively Georgian-style decor and furnishings, such as antique marble fireplaces, high ceilings, original plasterwork, and a large regal staircase. The new rooms in the annex have a more modern aesthetic, with contemporary touches such as tufted leather headboards, smart TVs, and handmade Irish throws on the beds. Many other changes have further enhanced the guest experience at Mount Juliet since new owners bought the property in 2014 — changes especially popular with the golfers who come
While at Mount Juliet, also … 1 Dine in Lady Helen, its Michelin-starred restaurant in the manor house. 1 Use the resort’s trail map to walk and explore its placid grounds. 1 Visit its Equestrian Center, one of Ireland’s most advanced, and sign up for a scenic trail ride.
In other Irish lodging news: Another country house farther south, in County Kerry, recently completed a smaller expansion. Sheen Falls Lodge in Kenmare has added two more suites with prime views of the cascading falls after which the resort gets its name — views that will mesmerize you from inside the suites or from the private terraces perfect for alfresco dining. The larger Oscar Suite (from $1,175) impresses with a 965-square-foot open floor plan; it comes with a king-size bed, private dressing space, an en suite bathroom, and a sitting area with French doors leading out to the terrace. The Signature Suite (from $750) is similar in design but smaller at 807 square feet. The suites adjoin, making them good choices for two couples traveling together or a family with teenage children. sheenfallslodge.ie 20
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to play its Jack Nicklaus-designed course, long considered one of Ireland’s best parkland 18 holes. This past fall, it opened the first Paul McGinley Golf Academy in a partnership with the highly respected captain of the winning 2014 European Ryder Cup team. To launch the new advanced teaching facility, the resort redesigned and reconfigured its existing one, built a coaching and fitting center, and invested in Trackman 4e swing analysis software. A little more than a year ago, it unveiled a bright and airy new clubhouse with spacious locker rooms, a well-equipped pro shop, and a window-filled restaurant overlooking the course for casual dining. In part of the space formerly used as a clubhouse, the resort has opened another casual restaurant, and it’s currently expanding its health club and spa, utilizing the old pro shop. From $200. mountjuliet.ie
Meet Irish Artists Throughout Ireland, talented artisans produce quality work in small studios where they also personally greet customers. Being Irish, they’re friendly to the max and will happily chitchat about what they do and how they do it. Here, four studios near Mount Juliet and Sheen Falls worth stopping by to visit. Their starting prices range from $25 to $100, so you don’t have to spend a fortune to take home an extra-special memento. Near Mount Juliet
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CLAY CREATIONS Take one step inside this studio and see how long it takes for you to crack a smile and just feel good. Owner Brid Lyons produces whimsical ceramics — Roaring ’20s doll heads, sitting dogs, bowls, vases, etc. — that lift spirits with their cartoonlike character. Be sure to ask this personable artist to explain her inspiration for your favorite pieces. Most have stories. In Thomastown, about four miles east of the estate. bridlyonsceramics.com JERPOINT GLASS STUDIO In this workshop just across the street from the resort, the Leadbetter family has been producing decorative handblown pieces — bowls, candleholders, pitchers, vases, etc. — for nearly 40 years. Founder Keith Leadbetter died a year ago, but his widow, Kathleen, has kept the business open with the help of her 34-year-old son, Rory, a master glassblower who started learning the craft from his father at age 16. The friendly mom and son proudly stress they make nothing by machine; everything is made by hand. The Irish like to collect their beautiful pieces for their own homes and to give as gifts. jerpointglass.com
Near Sheen Falls CHRISTINE BOWEN GALLERY Everywhere you look at Sheen Falls, you’ll see simple and color-rich pieces of art, often of roosters (above), hares, or other animals. The eye-catching art looks a bit French, has a definite touch of whimsy, and makes you smile. You’ll be captivated by the creativity of this 72-year-old artist who didn’t go to art school until her mid-40s. By appointment, Christine welcomes people into her small, art-strewn home, which doubles as her gallery, just a mile or two from the lodge. Go! She’s an absolute delight and you’ll relish looking at all her unframed pieces scattered about, trying to decide which ones you want to take home. christinebowenart.com
SKYLINE GALLERY On Kenmare’s Henry Street, about two miles from Sheen Falls, you’ll come across this small photography gallery. You’ll likely notice one striking photo hanging in the window that will instantly stop you in your tracks. Inside this eye-pleasing space, you’ll see numerous more high-quality landscape and seascape images shot by award-winning Irish photographer Eoghan Kavanagh. If you’re lucky, Eoghan will be in the gallery, as he often is. Engage him in conversation, and the affable lensman will gladly explain his painstaking approach to shooting. Weeks or even months of preplanning often precede any shutter clicks. skyline.ie
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just when it seemed the Mekong and Irrawaddy rivers of Southeast Asia had stolen the river-cruise limelight in Asia, China’s Yangtze River returns to the scene with a new ultraluxe edge. Say hello to the reinvented Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer — a 38-cabin, 24-suite ship that emerged from dry dock last March as, arguably, the most elegant vessel on the river. The head-to-toe refurbishment wows with contemporary Chinese design. Understated rooms, all with balconies, feature sleek wooden furnishings, textured silver-leaf wall coverings, and earth-toned soft goods punctuated by amber-hued headboards and pillows. Diverse floral-print artwork and textiles hail from local artists based in Yichang and Chongqing, the ship’s origin and terminus. Beyond design, the Explorer takes a cross-cultural approach with onboard programming including tai chi classes and calligraphy demonstrations, as well as lavish meals featuring authentic Hubei, Hunan, and Sichuan gastronomy. The Yangzi Explorer vessel cruises through central China on three- and four-night itineraries. 630-725-3449; sanctuaryretreats.com W I N T E R 2018
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outhern-intoned austin, the Texas capital, MATTIE’S DRAWS: Try knew how to entertain long before it topped fare such as every traveler’s hit list. Home to lobbyists the popular galore and a heady university crowd, the fried chicken town boasted a bevy of social butterflies who (above). relished classy, sometimes boozy, soirees. Many a fete Find a spot in the cozy took place at landmark Green Pastures, which featured downstairs a Victorian garden complete with peacocks, in South bar (below). Austin’s Bouldin Creek neighborhood. Its restaurant, ensconced in a circa-1893 mansion, reigned as the city’s most renowned spot for celebratory dinners for 70 years — until it closed in February 2016. Now it’s back, but with a new name — Mattie’s — new owners, and swank interiors by Austin’s Joel Mozersky. Not only are the peacocks still there, but the reimagined eatery has quickly regained its top spot in the city’s culinary hierarchy. With a kitchen helmed by Chef Joshua Thomas, Mattie’s serves a Southern-inspired (but modernly executed), responsibly sourced menu. Dishes such as buttermilk biscuits, pimento cheese, and fried chicken already have garnered devoted fans, while classic cocktails served on the ample porch reflect past times. Try the 1965 Milk Punch, made from one of the original owners’ potent recipe, which mixes aged bourbon, VSOP cognac, and Jamaican rum with sweet vanilla cream and nutmeg. The live-oak-studded estate continues to host group events in its indoor and outdoor venues, still known collectively as Green Pastures. 811 W. Live Oak St.; 512-444-1888; mattiesaustin.com
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Like Variety? Head to North London, where Bang Bang Oriental, the U.K. capital’s largest Asian food hall, opened in July. Rising up like a modern pyramid over Edgware Road in the borough of Barnet, where more than 20 percent of residents hail from the Far East and Asia, Bang Bang serves fare from China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam under one peaked roof. The dizzying food selection ranges from Hong Kong-style Cantonese roast duck at the Four Seasons to pho at Café la Viet and boiled eel at Ichiban. 399 Edgware Road; bangbangoriental.com — AMY LAUGHINGHOUSE Like Barbecue? Then try it Japanese-style at Otoro Robata Grill & Sushi, which also opened last summer but closer to home, in the Mirage Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. The restaurant’s chefs focus on robata, the Japanese way of slow-grilling meats and vegetables over a charcoal fire. Among the many shareable dishes: baby lamb chop, black tiger shrimp, octopus, portobello mushrooms, shishito peppers, and wagyu steak. You can also order sashimi and sushi. Save room for the signature dessert — Pineapple Snow, an upside-down pineapple cake served with pineapple gelato, shaved ice, and condensed milk in a copper pineapple. 866-339-4566; mirage.com — D.N.
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luxury car aficionados have long taken advantage of European delivery, ordering a vehicle from a carmaker on the Continent, then heading across the pond for factory pickup. They drive it around for a bit, then drop it off for shipping home. Doing so offers bragging rights and a discount, saving them thousands of dollars. Now, BMW has souped-up its program, partnering with luxury travel company Butterfield & Robinson. Three new ready-to-book, curated itineraries leave from BMW’s Munich factory, one making an Alpine loop, the others ending in Paris and Vienna. Custom routes could head through the Dolomites to Venice, say, or swing through Switzerland. With 12 drop-off points available, from Amsterdam to Zurich and Nice to Hamburg, the pedalto-the-metal possibilities feel endless. 866-551-9090; butterfield.com/bmw
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DINE The family-owned company behind Chicago’s venerable Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse goes a new direction with its latest concept. Gibsons Italia, which opened in October in the West Loop neighborhood, still serves up beef but also focuses on Italian stalwarts, including antipasti (above), pasta, and risotto. 312-414-1100; gibsonsitalia.com 1 In Watch Hill, R.I., the Ocean House recently unveiled Coast, a fine-dining restaurant featuring a seasonal menu that changes nightly. Chef Jennifer Backman works closely with local farms for sourcing, serving dishes such as Hopkins Farm Lamb and Stonington Scallops. 855-6780364; oceanhouseri.com STAY The cozy Santa Ynez Inn in the wine country near Santa Barbara, Calif., has completed a major renovation of its 20 guest rooms, public spaces, spa, and gardens. A booking here also gets you complimentary wine tastings at more than 20 of the area’s top wineries. 805-688-5588; santaynezinn.com SAIL The just-launched Viking Sun sets sail on its second world cruise next year, on Jan. 3. In 128 days, you’ll visit five continents, 21 countries, and 44 ports with 10 port overnights. 855-8845464; vikingcruises.com
Suites on Tracks The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train is famed for its restored art deco coaches and gourmet dining. However, until now, its overnight accommodations were limited to cozy berthed cabins. But three new grand suites come with a double bed, a living and private dining area, and a shower. Plus, upon arrival, savor caviar and Champagne. The train runs March through November, offering several European itineraries. Suites from $7,250 per person. 800-524-2420; belmond.com/venice-simplon-orientexpress — LARRY BLEIBERG
SIP In California, the Farmhouse Inn in Sonoma County now offers guests a Sommelier-Led Wine Tour. You, the inn’s lead sommelier, and your driver head out in a Tesla Model X to several top-rated wineries for bespoke private experiences. Picnic lunch included. From $1,795 for two. 800-464-6642; farmhouseinn.com SEE Through May 7, view pastels by Edgar Degas in the “Drawn in Colour: Degas From the Burrell” exhibition at the National Gallery, London. The rarely seen art, on loan from Scotland’s Burrell Collection, depicts urban Parisian life. nationalgallery.org.uk 1 Jakarta, Indonesia, welcomed a new art venue in November, the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nusantara (MACAN). The inaugural exhibit runs through March 18 and features works by both Indonesian masters, such as Raden Saleh, and top international artists. museummacan.org — D.N. W I N T E R 2018
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Cocktail Mix
These three new cocktail books will teach you how to whip up a tasty tipple with only three ingredients, stock your bar with the best glassware, and casually name-drop a favorite South African drink at your next party BY
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3-Ingredient Cocktails: Meehan’s Bartender Manual
Around the World in 80 Cocktails
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Hardie Grant Travel, $20 Have a passion for travel and tippling? From Uruguay’s San Martín to London’s Hanky Panky, Around the World in 80 Cocktails, by Aussie bartender and social commentator Chad Parkhill, takes you on a globetrotting tour of both iconic and newfangled cocktails and their birthplaces. Accompanied by cool, vintage-style illustrations, the 80 drink recipes come alive with entertaining historical tales and anecdotes. Warning: This book will inspire wanderlush, no doubt.
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Authored by Jim Meehan — one of America’s most noted bartenders and owner of New York City’s acclaimed PDT speakeasy — Meehan’s Bartender Manual explores the inner workings of a successful bar, from bar design to tools and techniques. Even if you’re not a professional, the book is a collector’s item for the 21-page mixology history lesson, from 18th-century punches to molecular modern drinks. There are also 100 cocktail recipes, both classics and neoclassics, with beautiful photography. Each recipe has three sections: “Origin,” “Logic” (why the ingredients work together), and “Hacks” (tasty recipe deviations).
the buzz is building for a new wine series from one of the newest wineries in California’s Napa Valley. In February, Alejandro Bulgheroni Estate will release its 2015-vintage three-bottle Lithology Series: Lithology Beckstoffer Las Piedras, Lithology Beckstoffer To Kalon, and Lithology Napa Valley. After barrel tasting two of the cabernet sauvignons about a year ago, Robert Parker gave them an early score range of 94-97. “The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon To Kalon Lithology could push perfection if it continues to evolve the way it seems to be heading,” Parker wrote. The winery will release the series, named as a play on Napa’s rocky terrain, in gift boxes with three 750 mL bottles.
An Opinionated Guide to the Most Enduring Drinks in the Cocktail Canon Ten Speed Press, $19
The holy trinity is a threesome for a reason: divine balance. The same goes for cocktails. Robert Simonson, awardwinning New York Times drink writer, highlights 75 of the best three-ingredient concoctions — from old-timey to newer popular inventions. His photo-centric book organizes the lot by drink type, such as highballs, old-fashioneds, sours, and more. Follow these simple recipes and you’ll be impressing friends with Mamie Taylors, Manhattans, or Mint Juleps in no time. Because, let’s face it, in the end, less is more.
Beckstoffer Las Piedras will cost $675 for the set; Beckstoffer To Kalon, $525; and Napa Valley, $450. Bulgheroni, an Argentine oil tycoon and international vintner, added the St. Helena winery to his distinguished portfolio of 12 global wineries, including estates in Argentina, Bordeaux, and Tuscany, in 2015. The vineyard is sustainably farmed and certified organic, in keeping with Bulgheroni’s agricultural values. He released his first Napa wine, the 2014 Alejandro Bulgheroni Cabernet Sauvignon ($300/750 mL), last February. To taste Bulgheroni wines, sign up for the allocation list on the winery’s website; only list members can access the tasting room. 707-963-6015; bulgheroniwine.com
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Picasso Bonanza
See a world-class museum where you least expect it — Saskatoon BY
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CUT AND PRINT: View linocuts such as Pablo Picasso’s Portrait de Jeune Fille, d’après Cranach le Jeune II (above) at the new Remai Modern museum.
Functionally, as well as culturally, the museum aims to become a community nexus. Its entire first floor, home to a welcoming fireplace, a suspended sculptural work from South Korean artist Haegue Yang, and a sizable gallery, is admission-free. Its riverfront restaurant Shift, from Toronto’s distinguished Oliver & Bonacini group, aims to draw visitors during and outside of museum hours. With its combination of art, architecture, and food, the Remai takes its programming cues — including performances and talks — from remote cultural destinations such as Fogo Island in Newfoundland and Marfa, Texas. These are places that, says Burke, “take a day to get there and then take you outside of your bubble. This sense of a journey — I think we have that in Saskatoon.” 306-975-7610; remaimodern.org
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n the late 1950s, Pablo Picasso became obsessed with linocuts, a printmaking process that uses cut linoleum to create patterns that can be painted and pressed onto paper. Working in the south of France, the master embraced the everyday flooring material as pliable and lightweight compared with woodcuts or etching on metal. As with painting, he brought invention to the medium, using a single piece of linoleum for each image as a pattern was printed then cut again and printed in successive colors from light to dark, resulting in what Christie’s auction house called “some of the most luminous and joyful images in Picasso’s entire oeuvre.” Now see those radiant works — or at least 406 images, the most comprehensive Picasso linocut collection — in an unlikely locale, Saskatoon, the largest city in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan, in the intriguing Remai Modern museum, which just opened in October. Local philanthropist and collector Ellen Remai donated the Picasso linocuts that form the nucleus of a nearly 8,000-piece collection. They newly reside in a 130,000-square-foot modernist downtown building designed by Toronto architect Bruce Kuwabara with cantilevered wings and a mesh exterior that creates Instagrammable light patterns on the polished concrete floors within. But the Remai, according to executive director and CEO Gregory Burke, will not be defined by its architecture, such as the Guggenheim Bilbao in Spain, or limited by its holdings. Contemporary U.K. artist Ryan Gander curated the linocuts shown in the museum’s inaugural exhibition, combining his own work with the Picasso linocuts that influenced him. Running through Feb. 25, the show underscores the museum’s mission “to start a conversation through art that brings the works of 50 to 100 years ago back into the contemporary moment,” says Burke.
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Away From the Museum Edged in mustard fields, enriched by the indigenous Cree culture, and enlivened by the University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon — the second-youngest city in the country with a median age of 37.7 vs. 41 — is invigorating Canada’s flyover country. Remai Modern is a fitting entrée to a city that will pleasantly surprise and please you with its energy. Here, your post-museum entertainment plan. Where to stay: Even when the new Remai-neighbor Alt Hotel Saskatoon opens late this year, the nearby James Hotel will remain the town’s top luxury hotel, home to 59 spacious river- and city-view rooms and suites and an intimate lobby bar stocked with regional beer and wine. From $225. 306-244-6446; thejameshotel.ca Where to eat: Dale Mackay won TV’s Top Chef Canada in 2011 and two years later moved back home to Saskatoon, where he now runs a trio of thronged downtown restaurants that champion Saskatchewangrown-and-raised ingredients, including the original Ayden Kitchen & Bar (306-954-2590, aydenkitchenandbar.com). Around the corner, his new pan-Asian spot Sticks and Stones (306-979-1919, sticksandstonesyxe.com) serves rich Japanese ramen, homemade Korean kimchi, and creative cocktails. Neighborhood to explore: Just blocks from the Remai, the once-scruffy Riversdale neighborhood is quickly filling with new condos while its thoroughfare, 20th Street West, attracts startup retailers and restaurants. Hit the ’hood to order custom-made Oxfords from Last Shoes (306-974-7463, lastshoes.ca), pick up a funky T-shirt from Hardpressed (306-384-5488, hardpressed.ca), have a bite at the new Latin restaurant Picaro (306-242-0116, picaro.ca), and order a nanobrew at the newly expanded 9 Mile Legacy Brewing Co. (306-373-2337, 9milelegacy.com). What to take home: Grain-farmersturned-spirits-makers John and Barb Cote opened the farm-to-flask Black Fox Farm & Distillery just two years ago. Last year, it earned the title of best cask gin at the World Gin Awards in London for its spicy, barrelaged quaff. Try it in the tasting room and take a bottle home for $68. 306-380-6278; blackfoxfarmanddistillery.com
Celebrating YSL Fans of the late Yves Saint Laurent will be doubly delighted with two new museums dedicated to the work and life of the famed French fashion designer — one inside the Parisian atelier where he ran his haute couture empire for nearly 30 years, and the other in Marrakech, his second home and muse. Opened in October, the two locations house tens of thousands of accessories, sketches, and garments, many on display for the first time, alongside emblematic pieces such as Saint Laurent’s Mondrian dresses and le smoking tuxedo. museeyslparis.com — KIMBERLEY LOVATO Berlin Concert Halls
Classic Gets a Redo, a New One Debuts you can now hear arias being sung again at the famed Staatsoper Unter den Linden (staatsoper-berlin.de/en) opera house in Berlin. The 1,356-seat concert hall, originally built in the Prussian classicist style in 1743, reopened in October in the Mitte district after a seven-year renovation costing more than $450 million. The color of the building’s stately exterior was changed to a historic light rose, and major improvements were made inside, especially to the acoustics. The 2018 season includes full-scale premiere productions and symphonic concerts. Also in the Mitte, in a former storage building for the Staatsoper, Staatsoper Unter den Linden
Berlin debuted another music venue with a more modern aesthetic last spring. Designed by Frank Gehry and acoustician Yasuhisa Toyota, the Pierre Boulez Saal (boulezsaal.de) holds 683 in an intimate seating arrangement in which no one sits more than 50 feet from a sunken stage. It’s part of the new BarenboimSaid Academy, an intercultural conservatory for young musicians from the Middle East and North Africa. Concerts feature Classical and Romantic chamber music, as well as works by more contemporary and living composers; leading soloists and ensembles from around the world appear regularly. — D.N. Pierre Boulez Saal
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X3 Marks the Spot BMW’s latest ups the ante in the crossover market
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Spa on Wheels Just say no to stressful driving when you slide into the 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (from $89,900), now with an Energizing Comfort Control system. Massaging seats in the front and back pair with different hues of ambient lighting, as well as various fragrances emitted through the climate control system. Plus, choose from six musical themes to accompany your drive. mbusa.com — M.F. 28
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the new BMW X3 M40i takes the carmaker back to a time when it made sporty character priority one. This crossover’s 3.0-liter in-line six now produces 355 horsepower and 369 poundfeet of torque, increases of 55 ponies and 69 pound-feet over the most potent X3 in the prior generation. For the M40i, BMW retooled the suspension so it feels a lot quicker on its toes than the outgoing X3 — while also significantly upgrading the interior. The warmer cabin space features more logical dash controls, so you can stay focused on the task of driving, and you get a meaty, sports-focused steering wheel — all part of BMW’s push to make this X3 more engaging. It’s also more aerodynamic, both saving fuel and cutting wind noise, and it has been stretched for more legroom. From $54,300. bmwusa.com — M.F.
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Bay Oaks Country Club, Houston Member since: 2010 Who he is: Last April, this NASA astronaut returned from his second space mission after spending 173 days on the International Space Station. What he did: Scientific research to help improve global conditions. “For example, the water recycling technologies used on the Space Station are now being used to help nations without clean water supplies.” Why he chose this career: Blame it on the moon landings (1969-1972), he says, which he watched on TV. “Because of that, every boy my age wanted to be an astronaut.” Career countdown: Kimbrough was an Apache helicopter pilot and major in the U.S. Army when Johnson Space Center hired him in 2000 to train astronauts to land a space shuttle, opening the door to achieving his dream.
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Biggest misconception about going to space: “People think we still go to the moon.” Instead, five or six astronauts at a time perform missions at the International Space Station. Hardest part: “Six months is a long time to be away from your family.” — PAULA FELPS
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We help people get under the skin of a destination. Corinne Goodman The Metropolitan, Chicago Member since: 2008 Who she is: Grew up in rural Australia, where her father was a sheepshearer, then in 1996 moved to Chicago and two years later founded the travel company Down Under Endeavours. “I wanted people to see Australia through the eyes of a local.” Bespoke experiences: The company provides customized trips to Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific tailored to travelers’ personal goals. “We treat all of our clients like family. We get to know them well enough to make a trip that is exactly what they want.” More to explore: In 2016, she launched an offshoot company, Africa Endeavours, staffed with specialists in South and East Africa travel. “The first time I went to South Africa, I felt the same tingle or vibe I had when I’d been home to Australia. People need to experience it.”
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Travel advice: “Always have a trip on the radar. It doesn’t have to be soon. It could be in six months or two years. But look forward to a break from the hectic lifestyle we all live.” — KATE WAHNSCHAFFE
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Roderick Hardamon Skyline Club, Southfield, Mich. Member since: 2009 Who he is: As founder and chairman of URGE Development Group, the real-estate exec has partnered with New York-based Mario Procida to develop Midtown West as part of Detroit’s ongoing renaissance. What it is: The $77 million, 7-acre mixed-use expanse, expected to break ground in 2019, will bring the community more than 300 residential units — 20 percent of which will be affordable housing — as well as a 1-acre public park and 8,000 square feet of retail space.
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Filling a void: Being built on the former site of a recreation center, the development is “activating space that hasn’t been optimized in years. Our goal is to bring a new, vibrant, and energetic aesthetic to the city,” he says. Listening to the people: “When working on a development like this, it’s important to get the community engaged. Having folks aware and brought in to what we’re doing can only be a positive for the city.”
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WHEN STARS ALIGN: Turn the page for a putting drill used by 2017 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year Xander Schauffele, a member of Bernardo Heights Country Club in San Diego.
Prep Like the Pros Warmup drills used by golf’s moneymakers can work for you, too BY
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hile hitting a bucket of balls just before heading to the first tee may get your blood pumping, doing so without a specific purpose may not be the most effective use of your practice time. Truth is, how you practice is much more critical than how much time you spend on the range. In other words, focus on quality over quantity when it comes to getting ready. The following drills used by top instructors and players address key issues such as green reading, swing balance, point of impact, chipping, and tempo. Each will help you maximize your practice time right before each round, leading to better results on the course.
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Finding the Right Balance Instructor: Jim Suttie
“Not many golfers know what a straight putt looks like,” Uyeda says. “I test golfers and ask them to find a straight putt just by looking at the green. I’d estimate that 99 times out of 100 what they see as a straight putt would always curve to some degree. Even the PGA Tour pros I work with need to calibrate their eyes for putting before every Derek Uyeda, round. But lead instructor due to their at the Grand Golf Club in San Diego, skill and the ranks among amount of the top 50 golf putts they hit, instructors in their eyes can California in Golf read greens Digest’s “Best Teachers in Your much more State.” He works quickly and with PGA Tour efficiently golfers Charley Hoffman than the and Xander average Schauffele. player. Their vision isn’t necessarily superior, it’s just that they have more highly trained eyes when it comes to putting.”
Jim Suttie, recognized by Golf Digest as one of the “50 Best Teachers in America,” instructs seasonally at Twin Eagles Country Club in Naples, Fla.; Conway Farms Golf Club in Lake Forest, Ill.; and Jeremy Ranch Golf Club in Park City, Utah. He works with Kevin Streelman on the PGA Tour and with Loren Roberts on the Champions Tour.
The Drill: “Stand 10 feet away from a hole and roll some balls toward it with your hand until you find what you think is a straight putt. Then put a ball down 8 to 10 feet from the hole on that line. Use a level (digital apps are available on smartphones) to confirm if the putt is truly level. Place the level in a straight line at three spots: on the edge of the hole, 3 to 4 feet from the hole, and 8 to 10 feet from the hole. If the level reads zero at each spot, you have a straight putt, even though your eyes may still think it will break left or right. Putt some balls along that line to calibrate your eyes on what is a straight putt.” Purpose: To improve your green reading, and therefore your putting accuracy, by helping your eyes understand what a straight putt looks like.
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“Without good balance in your swing,” Suttie says, “the chances of successfully executing any shot are greatly decreased. There are two types of balance: static and dynamic. The former is your setup — you have to be in the proper toe-to-heel, right-to-left position to reach the correct static balance. Dynamic balance means you have to feel your weight moving from the inside of your right foot on the backswing to the outside of your left foot coming through the swing. Streelman uses this drill to improve the latter.”
Kevin Streelman
The Drill: “Take a normal stance with a wedge, but then move your feet together so they are touching. Doing so prevents you from overdoing a weight shift with your legs. You’re going to swing your arms and body more equally instead of having either the arms or the upper body dominate the motion. Don’t worry about what happens to the ball after you hit it; just focus on maintaining a good balance through the swing. You don’t have to hit balls during this drill — just take 10 to 15 swings in that stance to find your balance. Then slowly spread your feet apart on additional swings before returning to your normal stance.” Purpose: To reinforce good dynamic balance in your swing and to help avoid excessive sliding of your hips on your downswing.
Chipping It Close Player: Ryann O’Toole
Ryann O’Toole
“A lot of amateurs will just hit chip shots aimlessly before a round, only thinking about getting the ball close to the hole,” says O’Toole. “But while warming up, you should spend at least five minutes of chipping trying to hit specific landing areas without worrying about where the ball ends up. Doing so will force you to use your imagination and enhance your touch around the green. Chipping is one of the harder parts of the game to improve. A lot of times amateurs don’t know where to use their imagination, or what kind of shot to use around the green. You need to get creative because not every chip is the same.” The Drill: “I use the Elevator Drill. You will need five balls but just one club — ideally one of your wedges. Standing 3 to 10 yards from a green, in the rough or on the fairway, hit the first ball as low as you can toward the hole and then hit each remaining ball progressively higher. The last ball should have the highest trajectory. This drill forces you to change the landing area a little bit on each shot. You go from a bump-and-run shot to almost a flop shot on the fifth ball, all while using the same club. Then move to another area around the green and repeat the drill.”
Since joining the LPGA Tour in 2011, Ryann O’Toole has logged six career Top 10 finishes. The UCLA graduate and Southern California native also played on the 2011 U.S. Solheim Cup team.
Purpose: To improve your chipping skills from specific areas around the green and to get a feel for how the ball will release from different trajectory heights. Plus, it helps build your imagination and helps you learn which shot to use when.
GETTY IMAGES: DAVID CANNON (STREELMAN), DARREN CARROLL (O’TOOLE); RICHARD A. WHITTAKER/ICON SPORTSWIRE/AP IMAGES (O’TOOLE HEAD SHOT)
Instructor: Derek Uyeda
Adjusting Your Tempo Instructor: Lynn Marriott
Based at Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale, Ariz., Lynn Marriott ranks only behind fellow Vision54 golf school co-founder Pia Nilsson among women on Golf Digest’s “2017-18 America’s 50 Best Teachers” list (No. 24 overall). Her students include Ariya Jutanugarn, Russell Knox, and Brittany Lang.
“Every day is different when it comes to the golf swing,” Marriott says. “Before some rounds, you may feel like your body can do anything, while on other days you may feel sluggish or tight. That’s why it’s important to establish a good tempo during your warmup time. Of course, tempo is an individual feeling — only you know when it feels right. But it does affect the sequence of your upper body, lower body, arms, and hands during the swing. If you have any restrictions, such as tightness in the hips, then usually a less than
100 percent tempo will give you a better sequence (i.e., getting to impact with the sequence of lower body/upper body/arms/hands).” The Drill: “Using a wedge and then a longer club, hit a ball at four increasing swing speeds: 25 percent, 50 percent, 75 percent, and, finally, 100 percent. Do three sets, hitting a total of 12 balls with each club.” Purpose: To dial in the appropriate tempo that enables you to sync your swing before the round. Be mindful of that tempo during your round, especially if a slower tempo seems to work best that particular day.
Brittany Lang
Matt Kuchar
Making Proper Impact
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Instructor: Chris O’Connell
“Do you know why golfers have a favorite club? It’s largely connected to their particular impact,” says O’Connell. “Golfers who sweep shots off the ground, or have a shallow impact with the ball, usually prefer roughly half of their clubs — likely short irons with more loft, hybrids, and the driver. The opposite is true for golfers who produce an impact that’s too steep; they usually prefer their middle to long irons (not hybrids), and fairway woods when not teed up. Being in a neutral position helps golfers hit all of their clubs effectively.”
Chris O’Connell, director of instruction at Friar’s Head in Riverhead, N.Y., and the Plane Truth at the Courses at Watters Creek in Plano, Texas, has found a berth on Golf Magazine’s Top 100 Teachers list every year since 2013. On the PGA Tour, he works with Gavin Green, Matt Kuchar, and Hunter Mahan.
The Drill: “Hit three or four wedges followed by three or four 3-woods off the ground. If you can’t reliably control the trajectory of your wedge shots, your impact is likely too steep. If your 3-woods are not flying high enough, your swing is likely too shallow. Either way, adjust your swing accordingly to reach a neutral position, where you have enough angle to get the 3-wood in the air but not too much angle to where you can’t control the flight of your wedge shots. Another hint: If you are making deep divots with wedges, your swing is too steep. If there’s no mark on the ground, or if there’s a shallow one behind the ball when you hit 3-woods, then it’s too shallow.” Purpose: To ensure your swing is in the proper position at the point of impact.
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On the course, it’s crucial to stay in the moment. But off it, we can’t help ourselves: We like to look to the season yet to come. Better yet, we like to see what in-the-know prognosticators forecast. So we’ve posed a series of questions to a dozen writers, radio hosts, TV analysts, and other experts whose views are as clear-eyed as any in the game. What trends should we watch out for? Which stars will rule in the professional ranks? Will records be shattered? Milestones reached? Which new courses will we absolutely, positively have to play? We asked. They answered. Let the predictions begin! BY
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Our Panel
Ryan Asselta
Shane Bacon
Alan Bastable
Kay Cockerill
Damon Hack
Host, reporter, Sports Illustrated and Golf magazine
Reporter, columnist, Fox Sports
Executive editor, Golf.com
On-course reporter, analyst, Golf Channel
Co-host, “Morning Drive,” Golf Channel
Martin Kaufmann Travel editor, Golfweek
Phil Mickelson
ILLUSTRATIONS BY RON THOMAS. GETTY IMAGES: MATTHEW LEWIS/R&A (MCILROY), STACY REVERE (MICKELSON), GREGORY SHAMUS (SPIETH)
WHO WILL SNAG A CAREER GRAND SLAM FIRST? Three active players head into 2018 just one major win away from reaching the momentous career grand slam, an achievement only five golfers in history have managed. Rory McIlroy lacks just the Masters; Phil Mickelson can round out his résumé by winning the U.S. Open; and Jordan Spieth can complete the feat with a PGA Championship victory. Of this talented trio, Spieth had by far the finest season in 2017. Is there any reason to believe he won’t be the first of the three to pull off the trick? Asselta: “McIlroy is my pick in this race. His time at Augusta is looming. He finished T-7 last year, and assuming he’s healthy heading into April, the roars around Amen Corner will be for Rors.”
Jordan Spieth
Bastable: “Winning majors is more difficult than ever, even for a young stud like Spieth. No doubt Jordan is well positioned, but so were Arnold Palmer and Sam Snead, two all-time greats who ended their careers stuck winning three of the four majors. If anyone completes the career grand slam in 2018, it will be … well, see my U.S. Open prediction [page 45].”
Rory McIlroy
Shipnuck: “I’ve got to go with Spieth. Augusta exposes Rory’s weaknesses — lag putting and distance control with wedges — like few other courses do. Mickelson has had a quartercentury to win a U.S. Open but hasn’t. Is it reasonable to think it will happen now at 47 years old? Spieth can win anywhere, anytime. Even if he doesn’t snag the PGA in 2018, it’ll happen soon enough.”
Jessica Marksbury
Beth Ann Nichols
Senior editor, Golf magazine
Senior writer, Golfweek
Joe Passov
Alan Shipnuck
John Swantek
Travel editor, Golf magazine
Senior writer, Sports Illustrated
Host, “Inside the PGA Tour,” Golf Channel
Brandon Tucker Managing editor and golf adviser, travel section, GolfChannel.com
How Much Longer Will Langer Dominate?
Lexi Thompson
At 60, Bernhard Langer ruled the Champions Tour last year, showing a cyborg’s resistance to the effects of age. Can he continue beating players 10 years younger? Who, if anyone, will terminate his run as No. 1? Asselta: “He’ll continue his dominance for a few more years, at least. I spoke with him last summer, and he said he’s in the best shape of his life. What’s more, his kids have grown and his dedication to golf and fitness is extreme, even robotic. Better with age? You bet.”
Sung Hyun Park
So Yeon Ryu
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Which Will Rise to the Top? Bastable: “I expect no lapse from Langer. Given how well he takes care of himself, he could be lethal until he’s collecting Social Security — and beyond. But I’m intrigued by Chris DiMarco. He’s eligible for the Champions Tour in 2018 and, in his prime, there was no fiercer competitor, other than Tiger.” Swantek: “Langer is astonishing. He turned professional at 15. That’s 45 years of competitive golf, and his last four years have been his best since turning 50. With his body in peak condition, his mental game unwavering, and his competitive desire burning as hot as ever, I would not be surprised to see him win 11 more tournaments in his 60s and catch Hale Irwin atop the career senior victories list at 45.”
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To casual fans, the top of the women’s world golf rankings can often read like a blur of unfamiliar names from overseas. Are any of them destined to become household names in the U.S.? Cockerill: “With the strength of a large South Korean contingent, along with great players from the United States, Sweden, Australia, Canada, Thailand, and beyond, there is more parity on the LPGA Tour than there has been in years. But by the end of 2018, it will be very hard not to recognize the name So Yeon Ryu. She won her second major in 2017 and vaulted to the top of the world rankings. She’s the real deal.” Marksbury: “There’s so much talent around the world, but I think American fans won’t need much introduction to the dominant player of 2018. Lexi Thompson is fitter than ever and playing the best golf of her career. Look for her to ascend to No. 1 in the world before the year is out.” Nichols: “It’s true that Thompson has never looked more ready to assume the role. She put in the time to improve her putting and now ranks 11th in the LPGA in putts per GIR. This past year has also been one of tremendous growth for her, as she faced more than her share of adversity and showed incredible moxie. But if not Lexi, put your money on Sung Hyun Park, the woman known on Tour as ‘Tiger Woods’.”
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Can We Finally Rule Out Rules Controversies? In early 2018, the governing bodies will unveil a thoroughly revised rule book, with changes designed in part to eliminate the kind of rules kerfuffles that have blighted a number of recent big events, such as the ball-mark issue that led to a four (yes, four!) shot penalty on Lexi Thompson at the 2017 ANA Inspiration. Though those changes won’t become official until early 2019, never have the rules received more attention. Can we get through this next year controversy-free?
Will PR Stunts Go Too Far?
Steph Curry
Bacon: “Sadly, there’s no chance rules issues will go away, especially as technology moves forward and gives us access and video angles that we never had before. During every event we broadcast at Fox, I get a handful of messages from people on social media calling for a rules infraction on this guy or that gal. While I don’t listen to it, and don’t necessarily believe it actually happened, that buzz isn’t going to get quieter. It’s only going to get louder.”
Shipnuck: “Rules controversies are as much a part of golf as white belts. That we can’t anticipate them ahead of time, or entirely prevent them, is what makes it so delicious.” Mammoth Dunes
The Top New 18s for ’18?
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Watching golf is all well and good, but we’re like you: We’d rather play it. So we asked our experts which new layouts belong on our must-list. Kaufmann Picks:
Tucker Picks:
Passov Picks:
ARDFIN ESTATE Isle of Jura, Scotland “The Isle of Jura is part of the Inner Hebrides archipelago, off the west coast of Scotland. So we’re talking remote. But this place is worth the effort. It has everything you could ask for: greens set hard along the coast, holes running high atop the bluffs, and a layout dreamed up by Bob Harrison, Greg Norman’s former lead designer. There’s still some question as to just how accessible to the public it will be. But if you can get yourself on, you absolutely, positively have to go.”
HOGS HEAD GOLF CLUB County Kerry, Ireland “New seaside courses almost always catch my eye, but this isn’t just any seaside track. It’s on Ireland’s golf-rich southwest coast, and the architect is Robert Trent Jones Jr. The front nine is spliced by a river, and the back nine tumbles over bluffs. It’s linksstyle golf on an epic site.”
MAMMOTH DUNES Nekoosa, Wis. “True to its name, this David McLay Kidd design promises to be golf on a huge scale, with broad, fast-running fairways, football-field-size greens, and a routing that runs through gargantuan dunes that are more reminiscent of coastal Ireland than of the American Midwest. This is the second course at Sand Valley Resort, but it won’t play second fiddle in the drama department. It’s as jaw-dropping as you’ll see.”
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Any publicity is good publicity. Or so they say. But that doesn’t stop some critics from questioning the lengths some tournaments go to draw attention to themselves. Witness the hue and cry that went up this past summer when NBA star Steph Curry was granted a sponsors exemption at the Web.com Tour’s Ellie Mae Classic. Or the public grumbling in advance of the 2017 ShopRite LPGA Classic, where organizers filled the field’s final spot by way of a fan vote on Twitter. Though we understand the need to attract more eyeballs, we have to ask: Are these smart marketing strategies or cheesy publicity stunts? Is there any risk that the game will go over the top? Hack: “Expect more, not less, of this kind of thinking from all the Tours. Sixsomes on the first tee. Walk-up music. Tunes blasting on the driving range. Steph Curry rubbing elbows with the pros. It’s a competitive sports market. Faced with a Goliath like the NFL, professional golf needs to continue to think like David.” Swantek: “Tournament sponsors are seeking value, and any added attention cast on their events produces it. So, mission accomplished with the Steph Curry invite, which had people buzzing about the Web.com Tour for two months. What Curry shot wasn’t the point. Neither was the fact that Sharmila Nicollet missed the cut at the ShopRite. Outsidethe-box-thinking isn’t supposed to make everyone happy. It’s supposed to spark dialogue, debate, and, most importantly, fresh ideas.” FO L LOW U S @P R I VAT EC LU B S M AG
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Will We See Fewer LongDistance Drives on Tour?
Asselta: “Unfortunately, we’ll hear more talk of a limited-flight ball in 2018. But, fortunately, nothing will be done about it. Seeing Tour pros bunt it up the fairway does nothing for growing fan interest. If you want to protect par, adjustments can be made to the courses. Plus, I can’t imagine equipment manufacturers getting on board with a shorter flying ball.” Bacon: “I wouldn’t necessarily expect action in 2018, but the need for it keeps growing. Inevitably, in the next few years, we’ll get some golfers who can routinely hit the ball 360 to 390 yards. If we don’t do something about the ball, it isn’t the big-money championship courses that will be rendered obsolete. It’s the old-school courses that were a big part of our early golf history that won’t be able to keep up.” Shipnuck: “Interesting idea, but it’s a nonstarter. The entire multibilliondollar equipment industry is built on FOMO — the fear of missing out. I don’t want to watch Dustin Johnson drive it a mere 270 yards. I can do that myself.”
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Team USA celebrates its 2016 Ryder Cup win.
AT THE RYDER CUP, WILL TEAM USA RETAIN? Golf’s fiercest rivalry returns in 2018 with the 42nd edition of the Ryder Cup. But it won’t be déjà vu all over again. For the first time in its history, the biennial event will be held in France, at the Albatros Course of Le Golf National, just outside Paris. In 2016, the Americans formed a “task force” to help reverse their recent gloomy Ryder Cup fortunes, and they wound up winning in Minnesota. But this time around, the Euros will be playing on home soil. Can the Americans pull off a “coup d’ grass”? Bacon: “You can talk all you want about the task force, but I don’t think it has as much to do with ‘figuring it out’ or ‘finding a winning formula’ as it has to do with sheer talent, and young talent, on the U.S. side. Just look at that American roster. Back in the ’90s, Sergio Garcia was a game-changer of the European squad. Now, the Americans have seven young Sergio types who are excited to go out and kick butt while firing up the crowd and getting into it with the guys on the other end of the match. The U.S. takes the Cup again because of the roster.” Hack: “The U.S. had a fantastic showing in 2016, giving some credibility to that oddly named task force. But let’s be honest, it was about time they won. With Jordan Spieth and Patrick Reed providing the emotional soul of the team, things should be much more competitive in years to come. But I still see Team Europe winning in France. Why? Jon Rahm, Thomas Pieters, Matthew Fitzpatrick. They’re scared of nothing.” Shipnuck: “The U.S. has way more young talent while the core of Europe’s recent teams — Sergio Garcia, Henrik Stenson, Justin Rose, Lee Westwood, and injury-prone Rory McIlroy — all have a lot of tread on their tires. Throw in the more cohesive leadership in the task force era and the momentum from the 2016 blowout, and I expect the U.S. not only to win in France but to dominate for the next decade-plus.” Swantek: “The Americans finally recaptured the Cup at Hazeltine in 2016, so that will carry over to Paris in 2018, oui? Non! There are so many shifting variables, including, but not limited to, team rosters, weather, players’ current forms, and, most importantly, motivation and venue. Europe craves what the U.S. has. Badly. Mix in the partisan atmosphere, where the bubbling cauldron of crowd energy can sweep a team along, and you’ll see the Ryder Cup hoisted on home soil for the ninth time in the last 11 matches.”
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As Tour pros blast tee shots ever-greater distances, pundits have been talking at ever-greater length about the need for a limited-flight golf ball. Advocates of the idea say that it would renew the primacy of precision over power while reviving older, shorter courses as viable venues for tournament play. That’s the talk, anyway. Is this the year that the talk turns to action?
Who Will Shine on the Big Stages?
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They’re called “majors” for a reason. In a PGA Tour season chock-full of prestigious events, we asked the experts who they think will win the four that matter most. THE MASTERS
U.S. OPEN
OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
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AUGUSTA NATIONAL GOLF CLUB, Augusta, Ga. April 5-8
SHINNECOCK HILLS GOLF CLUB, Southampton, N.Y. June 14-17
CARNOUSTIE GOLF LINKS, Angus, Scotland July 19-22
BELLERIVE COUNTRY CLUB, St. Louis Aug. 9-12
Jordan Spieth “He’s already got one green jacket, and he’s now far enough removed from his 2016 collapse on Amen Corner. Plus, he’s playing with oodles of confidence after his epic win at the 2017 Open Championship.”
Phil Mickelson “The 2004 Open at Shinnecock ranks near the top of Phil’s many shoulda-wouldacouldas. He loves the course, and the New York galleries love him. They’ll be in his corner as he exacts his revenge in the East End.”
Branden Grace “All this guy does is finish in the top 10 in majors. One of these days, he’ll win. It’s most likely to be in Britain where he’s enjoyed success, including a victory at the 2012 Dunhill Links, part of which is played at Carnoustie.”
Marc Leishman “A little-known venue calls for an overlooked winner. Enter this underrated Aussie who has knocked on the door of a number of big events, including his playoff loss at the 2016 Open Championship.”
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Jon Rahm “With his power, touch, and imagination, Rahm is the Spanish heir to Seve Ballesteros, José María Olazábal, and Sergio Garcia. All three won green jackets. Rahm will be No. 4.”
Hideki Matsuyama “He plays tough courses so well and is arguably the best player without a major. In his young career, he’s been a Top 10 machine in the majors. This is where he finally breaks through.”
Matt Kuchar “He showed his links chops in a great duel with Jordan Spieth at Royal Birkdale in 2017, and it took a Herculean effort from Spieth to keep Kuchar from winning. No one will stop him this time.”
Justin Thomas “His power game served him well during his great run at the 2017 U.S. Open and then, of course, in his victory at the PGA Championship. It will serve him well again at Bellerive.”
MARKSBURY PICKS:
Dustin Johnson “D.J. was on a hot streak and the runaway favorite leading into the Masters last year before a freak injury got in his way. He’ll be the favorite again in 2018, and this time he won’t hurt himself falling down stairs.”
Hideki Matsuyama “Putting is said to be Matsuyama’s weakness, but I see him going on a rampage with the flatstick to finally get the major monkey off his back.”
Sergio Garcia “The last time this event was held at Carnoustie, Sergio lost in a painful playoff to Padraig Harrington. That was 11 years ago. It’s retribution time.”
Jordan Spieth “Victory at the PGA Championship gives Spieth the career grand slam, and that’s what will happen because winning big events is what Jordan does.”
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Looking Back: How We Fared Last Year We’ll start by saying lo sentimos to Spanish star Sergio Garcia. We apologize for the dis our experts dealt you. In last year’s forecast, they unanimously chose you as the ubertalent most likely to remain major-less in 2017 — and then you won the Masters! Oops, our bad. Or did we motivate you? But we aren’t sorry about some other calls. Take the U.S. Open. Our panelist Gary Van Sickle predicted that Brooks Koepka would walk off with the title, and that’s exactly what Koepka did. Our Tiger talk was right on target, too: 2017 turned out to be a lost season for Woods, just as our forecaster
Kay Cockerill promised it would be. As for must-play courses, our prognosticators singled out two tracks — Sand Valley and Streamsong Black — for special attention. Both opened to rave reviews. The crystalball gazing was also crystal-clear in regard to the rules. Our team predicted, accurately, that golf’s governing bodies would take steps to simplify the rule book — by allowing, for instance, players to repair spike marks and other irregularities in greens. The moves they made were for the good of the game. But they wound up making us look good as well.
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Fresh Tracks Ski untouched slopes with an Olympic gold medalist for the ultimate winter adventure at an exclusive, updated heli-skiing lodge in Alaska’s backcountry BY
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eringue-dolloped Alaskan peaks stretch to the horizon all around as I revel in the fact that moments before I had climbed out of a helicopter and clicked into my skis atop some of the deepest snow I’ve ever experienced. In front of me, guide Tommy Moe, the 1994 Olympic downhill gold medalist, glides away in a silent rush of powder, charting the way for our group of four to follow. Once he stops a few hundred feet below, I push off down a steep side hill into a long, snow-choked gully, feeling out the consistency of the untracked powder beneath my skis. From his vantage below, Moe motions for me to ski past him and I continue, making turns for another 1,000 feet or so, snow billowing behind me, until my quads scream at me to stop. The run descends in an area called Spinal Tap, and the fun meter is most certainly getting pushed to 11. I look back up at my tracks, scribed on the slope like ephemeral graffiti, and get out my camera to snap the rest of the group finding its own snowy nirvana. Heli-skiing is full of pinch-me-am-Ireally-here moments like these. Up to 20 lucky skiers at a time can experience similar moments during a week at Alaska’s Tordrillo Mountain Lodge, which offers fly-in, backcountry heli-skiing on such a grand scale that memories of the endless, craggy peaks stayed with me months later. About 60 miles northwest of Anchorage, and reachable only by a 40-minute bush plane ride, the lodge sits in the foothills of the Tordrillo Mountains, the southernmost portion of the Alaska Range. The high-end yet thoroughly unpretentious boutique lodge celebrated a dozen years last winter with a $10 million renovation, which required 1,000 air trips to bring in materials to the roadless area. An expansion to the now 5,600-square-foot traditional log main lodge includes a bright new dining and bar area where you can spread out to partake in the buffet breakfasts and three-course dinners (focused on Alaskan game and seafood, natch). From there, large picture windows capture the views of frozen-over Judd Lake just outside and the Tordrillos in the distance. The four rustic-chic double bedrooms upstairs have been expanded and baths updated; the addition of an intimate lounge, tucked under the steeply sloping roof above the new dining room, provides an enviable spot to bring up a glass of wine from the 500-bottle cellar, sit back on a sheepskin throw, and watch the sun set. Just steps from the lodge, two new Scandinaviandesigned cabin suites provide total privacy when you want it. With separate bedroom and living spaces, efficient wood stoves, and sleek blond-wood walls and cabinetry, each cabin sleeps two in a bestof-both-worlds arrangement — eat and socialize at the main lodge for as much as you can handle, then retreat to your cozy haven to recharge. These upgrades make a special place even better for TML’s international clientele, which includes loyal guests who return each year for the exclusive ski experience with top-notch guides (and the aforementioned opportunity to ski with a former Olympian), gourmet meals, fine wines, and seclusion — there’s no cell service, but there is newly upgraded Wi-Fi. This winter brings even more news. TML has partnered with the Winterlake Lodge, another high-end retreat 30 miles north, to provide guided heli-skiing. Five log guest cabins provide accommodations, with meals and a bar in a main lodge. TML’s guides rotate between the two properties,
PEAK CONDITIONS: Clockwise from top left, at Tordrillo Mountain Lodge, take off in a heli to untracked runs; get pre-ski insights from guides; power down the slopes; and marvel at the secluded wonderland. Below, co-owner and Olympic gold-medalist Tommy Moe.
meaning a similar ski experience, with the opportunity to explore the more northerly parts of the Tordrillos. An added bonus: Winterlake offers dogsled tours and mushing instruction. But why ski Alaska? The weather may not be as consistent as at the popular heli-ski lodges that dot western Canada, but the stakes are bigger, the land wilder, and everything happens on a grander scale. Whereas many adventurers visit heli-skiing mecca Valdez, 300 miles east of Anchorage, where five heli-ski operators fly clients, here there are no skiers other than the ones you’re with. TML’s permit gives access to 1 million acres LIVING THE of terrain. What’s been skied so far constitutes no more than LODGE LIFE: a fraction of that. A 3-by-5-foot topo map on a lodge wall Top, dinner gets a ski-centric details the areas skied, with the runs’ names penciled in. presentation. It’s a work in progress. Those runs average anywhere from Bottom, kick back 2,500 to 3,500 vertical feet, equivalent to a top-to-bottom with some quiet descent at many western North American ski areas. Because time in one of the lakeside lodges. TML lies farther inland than other Alaskan heli operations, the snow usually comes in drier and lighter.
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operator I ever met.” No kidding. Helis not only multiply the convenience of lifts by an untold factor but when you’re sitting in the back, looking out the window at row after row of pristine peaks, knowing that within moments you’ll be getting out to ski on one of them, it’s impossible to sport anything other than a huge grin. After an outdoor practice session with the supplied avalanche safety gear, we practice the fine art of waiting. Knowing a couple of things about heli-skiing in Alaska will help you to manage your expectations: 1. Bring a good book; and 2. Be patient. The above-treeline terrain means that in stormy weather or flat light, visibility gets compromised for both pilots and skiers, and the choppers won’t fly. But know a third thing, too: 3. When you do ski, you’re very likely to have some of the best runs of your life. On that first day, we don’t have to wait too long for the payoff. Once word comes down after a couple of hours that the weather has cleared enough to fly, everyone springs into motion, strapping on beacons, bundling into jackets, and fitting climbing harnesses over ski pants — a necessity when traveling over glaciated terrain. It won’t be until the next day that we’ll glimpse Denali and Mount Foraker out the window of the bird. But we have other things on our mind, like wondering about snow quality. Within about 15 minutes the answer comes as we put on skis and snowboards, snap photos, and breathe in the
Things You Should Know The season at Tordrillo Mountain Lodge runs from mid-February to the end of April. In June, the helis fire up again for Kings and Corn, a legendary experience of fishing for king salmon and skiing corn snow. The lodge stays open in summer for fishing, heli-hiking, water sports, and other mountain adventures, including a new via ferrata climbing route. Heli-skiing costs $14,000 per person for a week, which includes an initial overnight in Anchorage; flights to and from the lodge; seven days of skiing; all meals; and use of wide powder skis, snowboards, and safety gear. For more info: 907-569-5588; tordrillomountainlodge.com
view while our guides dig a snow pit to get a handle on the stability of the run we plan to ski. The guides have chosen a relatively mellow slope for us to warm up on, and I unexpectedly have to keep my skis pointed straight to get through the bottomless snow, making only the slightest wiggle of a turn. Sure, the Tordrillos average between 600 and 800 inches of snow a year (in comparison, a lower-48 ski area such as Vail gets about 300), and as storms come up the Cook Inlet, about 30 miles away, the orographic lift of the mountains acts as a catcher’s mitt for snow, as Overcast describes it. But the amount of snow surprises for mid-February, the beginning of TML’s operating season. “I knew it was going to be deep, but I didn’t know it was going to be this deep,” says Moe at the end of that first run. The verdict is clear; we head to steeper terrain for the rest of the afternoon.
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he second day, after waiting for a stubborn layer of fog to lift from the mountains, we’re ready to kick it up a notch. The helicopter lands on a narrow ridge, skids extending over the edge. We clamber out, huddling close together as the bird lifts off in a burst of rotor wash, its engine momentarily drowning all other sound. During the week, I start to think of these moments as silent-movie clips — cueing into my fellow skiers’ facial expressions and our guide’s hand signals, the heli’s motor like a super-loud projector running the film. As I put on my skis and peer down the slope we’ll ski, snow crystals glitter like so many pieces of stained glass at my feet. Moe gets ready to lead the way. Much of the time he’s out skiing, he sports the sort of grin that implies he’s up to something incredibly good, maybe even a little mischievous, and you’re about to be let in on the fun. Just try resisting his infectious enthusiasm for being out in the mountains, as he skis every run like it’s the first time he has experienced such joy in sliding on snow. We, too, whoop it up as we descend a 40-degree slope, equivalent to a double-black run at most ski areas. Then we take pictures of each other, skis off, standing in waist-deep snow as we wait for the heli to return. During a week at TML, you may ski wide-open powder fields, cliff-lined couloirs, powder-filled
gullies, narrow flutes, and steep faces. It’s diversity like that that keeps Moe, Overcast, and the guide team so enthusiastic after all these years. Good as the skiing is, there’s more to do. The lodge grooms a cross-country ski trail that loops around a nearby meadow, and fat bikes stand at the ready for riding around the lake. A full-time masseuse works out of a small cabin next to the lodge, while another cabin houses a small fitness center and adjacent sauna. The great room, with a wood stove blazing, offers leather chairs and sofas where you can read or gather with other guests. Après-ski, I recommend the following: Grab a cocktail or hot toddy from the bar, then head outside for a soak in the copper hot tub on the front deck. Afterward, work up a good sweat in the sauna and run out to the lake, where a ladder leads into a hole chain-sawed into the ice for the ultimate cold plunge. Lodge lore has it that regular TML guest Laird Hamilton, the pro surfer, has stayed under the water for up to four minutes. I made it about four seconds, with my head sticking out. But the intense tingling afterward brought pure exhilaration. After a few days at TML, it becomes easy to settle into a simple schedule: anticipating skiing, skiing, and recovering from skiing, along with ample eating, drinking, and socializing. You check for clear skies as soon as you awaken. You get used to bush planes buzzing in each day with supplies or staff. You start to recognize the pilots and their planes. You start to think it will be weird to see a car at week’s end. Turns out there’s one more thing to know about heli-skiing in Alaska. Leaving the routine will be harder than you ever anticipated. Returning to your everyday life, no matter how good it is, will feel like returning to Earth after an out-of-orbit experience. It may take a couple of weeks to come down off the buzz. But now you have something more: memories of rustling through deep powder as soft as silk, feeling weightless between turns, taking an invigorating plunge in the lake, raising a toast with your lodgemates during the cocktail hour as alpenglow tips the mountains rosy pink — and all of it was very, very real.
Canadian Uprising Why you should put whisky that’s distilled north of the border on your must-try list BY
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n victoria, british columbia, last January, in a drab hotel function room overlooking the city’s picturesque harbor, executives and distillers collected various awards for the year’s best Canadian whiskies. The presentation, held during the annual Victoria Whisky Festival, was in some ways unexceptional — men in dark suits and women in nice dresses applauding, recipients offering murmured expressions of gratitude, the dutiful holding awards aloft for cameras. Yet just underneath the surface, one could sense an unexpected, possibly un-Canadian frisson of excitement, for a whole lot has changed since these awards debuted in 2010. Canadian whisky has long been a sort of wallflower behemoth — omnipresent but unremarkable. It quietly outsold bourbon until recently, when American whiskey surged. Still, stalwarts such as Canadian Club, Canadian Mist, and Crown Royal can be found on virtually every backbar in North America. In years past, many whiskey aficionados made a habit of ignoring Canadian whisky, much as connoisseurs of wagyu steak avoid
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down-market, strip-mall steakhouses. They considered the whisky much like Canadians themselves — inoffensive, reliable, polite, and uninterested in attracting much attention to itself. But then things started to change. In 2015, Jim Murray’s Whiskey Bible — a respected source on all things whiskey — shook up the whiskey world when it named Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye the year’s top whisky, beating out many highly regarded bourbons, Scotches, and Irish whiskeys. A rumble of other deep-seated changes has followed: A new crop of Canadian microdistillers blossomed, taking Canadian whisky in new directions and redefining it for a younger generation. Established distillers are hand-selecting and bottling exceptional casks rather than blending everything into a commodity whisky. Plus, a rise in transparency among American whiskey bottlers revealed one particularly noteworthy revelation: One of the most heralded new whiskeys — WhistlePig, a rye whisky bottled in Vermont — was originally distilled in Alberta. All this has coalesced into a new curiosity about what Canadian distillers are up to — and in response, those distillers are stepping up their game.
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everal years ago, a Washington Post spirits writer made a disparaging reference to Canadian whisky as “brown vodka,” throwing a bit of shade that still causes many Canadians to cringe. But the nickname wasn’t entirely without merit. To understand why, it helps to discern exactly what Canadian whisky is and how it got that way. Canadian whisky took root in 1769 — about the same time the American bourbon and rye industries began to sprout and grow. But Canadian distillers followed their own path when it came to whiskymaking processes. While Americans combined different proportions of grains into a vat and fermented them at once — say, equal parts of corn, barley, and rye — the Canadians
preferred to make three different whiskies, one from each type of grain, and then aged and blended them much later to create the flavor they desired. In theory, both the American and Canadian approaches could yield similar-tasting whiskeys, and for a couple of centuries they were likely more similar than not. But over time, tastes diverged and distillation technology evolved. More neutral tasting whisky — distilled at a AMONG higher proof in modern stills, which THE could strip out many of the intricate STILLS: Shelter Point flavors — started to dominate the Distillery’s Canadian blend. To this distillers impressive added a “flavoring whisky” — operation resides on a typically a more robust liquor dairy farm. made of a rye grain, which boasts lots of spiciness. Then the Canadian whisky industry took an interesting sideways step in the 1950s, with a regulatory exception that has been both boon and bane. That’s when the Canadians allowed one part of “other ingredients” to be added to 10 parts of whisky — meaning that 9.09 percent of a bottle’s ingredients could be something other than whisky distilled from grains. With this exception, the Canadians could better compete with blended American whiskey, which can contain as much as 80 percent industrial beverage ethanol. Canadian distillers approached this loophole creatively. Wine and other mature spirits went into the whisky, smoothing it out, giving it appealing nuances, and generally making it more attractive to people who don’t much like whiskey. While this expanded the market, the newstyle whisky became unmoored from its traditional flavor profile, putting “brown vodka” in sight. In the past decade or two, serious sippers worldwide have rediscovered and embraced heritage whiskeys, and have been attracted especially to robust bourbons and traditional ryes that overflow with outsize flavors
and potent aromas. This newly demanding crowd largely dismissed Canadian whisky, which had evolved into a lighter, less aggressive sip. It had become the Maxwell House coffee in a Starbucks world. It was ready for reinvention.
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anada hasn’t embraced craft distilling with the same speed and fervor as its counterparts south of the border. But each time America looks in the rearview mirror it now sees Canada gaining ground, possibly with the thought to overtake. To see how Canadians are again embracing whisky, you’d do well to venture to two remote islands at the opposite ends of the country. A long and scenic drive north of Victoria,
far up Vancouver Island, brings you to Shelter Point Distillery. It’s set on a sprawling dairy farm, with 7,000 feet of waterfront and striking mountain views. Proprietor Patrick Evans grew up on the island and was looking for ways to add value to the region’s agriculture. Toward that end, he installed two impressive copper stills to produce a single malt whisky from barley grown on the distillery’s farm. Evans started planning about a decade ago, but fine whisky takes time — malted whisky generally is exceedingly unhappy if it emerges from the barrel in less than three years. Shelter Point’s single malt is only now finding its way to store shelves, often in limited bottlings. Some 4,000 miles to the east, on Nova Scotia’s rugged Cape Breton Island, you’ll find Canada’s other premier
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single malt whisky maker — Glenora Distillery. Set in a vale surrounded by craggy bluffs, it’s reminiscent of a Scottish distillery, right down to the whitewashed main building on a pond. (The premises include a hotel and guest cottages, too.) Production started in 1990, and nearly a decade later, Glenora finally released its first Glen Breton Rare — a malt whisky (it can’t be called Scotch unless made in Scotland) that could stand up to comparisons with products from the homeland. Since then, the distillery has gradually released other muchdesired bottlings, including a 25-year anniversary whisky that positively dances with nuanced flavors, such as black pepper and butterscotch. While upstarts such as Shelter Point and Glenora have helped draw interest to Canadian whisky — along with several other craft distillers, such as Still Waters Distillery in Ontario, which makes the highly regarded Stalk & Barrel whisky line — the large legacy distilleries are also striving to catch up with the premium market. When WhistlePig’s 10-year-old rye whisky first arrived in the American market a few years ago, people sat up and took note of its complexity
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Buffalo Trace’s Kentucky distillery has one of the most stellar reputations among American whiskey connoisseurs — it’s the source for cult bourbon Pappy Van Winkle, along with other highly respected whiskeys, such as Buffalo Trace and Eagle Rare (both midrange products), and terrific small-batch bourbons, including Elmer T. Lee, Thomas H. Handy, and W.L. Weller. It’s owned by a larger, New Orleans-based outfit called Sazerac Co., owner of more than a dozen spirits-related businesses. Among its newest ventures: a Montreal distillery that’s getting ready to release a line of experimental Canadian whiskies. This is not new territory for the folks at Buffalo Trace. The Frankfort, Ky.-based distillery has long been noted for its experimental endeavors. In 2014, for instance, it built a tiny rickhouse, called Warehouse X, that holds a mere 150 barrels spread among five chambers in which it tightly controls heat, sunlight, airflow, and humidity to determine ideal aging conditions. Sazerac purchased the Montreal distillery — earlier used to make a Dutch-style gin — six years ago and recently added a new still and upgraded other equipment. It plans to take the same anythinggoes approach to bourbon as it sets about pushing the limits of traditional Canadian whisky. “Our job is to premiumize the product,” says distiller Drew Mayville, part of the team that will be overseeing Canadian operations. “You’ll be seeing a lot more flavor in terms of the flavor profile.” At press time, the new distillery was expected to be up and running by late December. The Montreal plans are admittedly ambitious — the company has said it hopes to “reshape consumers’ expectations for how good Canadian whisky can be.” But given what Sazerac and Buffalo Trace have done with bourbon over the past decade, whiskey fans will certainly be watching what emerges. — W.C.
and quality — and for a time thought it an American-made whiskey. It wasn’t. It had been sourced in Alberta, where it had been distilled and aged for use as a “flavoring whisky” in blended Canadian whiskies. Distillery consultant Dave Pickerell tasted some, liked what he tasted, and later paired up with entrepreneur Raj Bhakta to buy, import, and bottle it. It became a cult rye, snapped up at about $80 a bottle. When WhistlePig’s Canadian origins became public — following some critical press from those who accused it of masquerading as a Vermont product — Bhakta came clean in a 2015 interview. This accelerated the changing perceptions of Canadian whisky. “That had huge impact,” says Davin de Kergommeaux, author of Canadian Whisky: The New Portable Expert. “The lightbulb went off.” Indeed, Masterson’s 10-Year Rye — another “sourced rye” made by the same Alberta distillery that produces WhistlePig — won Canadian Whisky of the Year at the Victoria festival this past year. Seeing the shift toward premium whiskey, the major distillers of familiar products such as Canadian
Club and Crown Royal have increasingly set up programs to bottle their own best-aged whisky rather than divert it all to blending vats. Crown Royal — the second-most popular whiskey in the U.S., after Jack Daniels — released its vaunted Northern Harvest Rye, garnering Jim Murray’s top award. It also has come out with a line of singlebarrel releases, which vary subtly from bottle to bottle but consistently surprise connoisseurs who once wrote off Canadian whisky. The makers of Canadian Club, part of a large global conglomerate, have also crafted new brands to appeal to premium whiskey buyers. These included Pike’s Creek, a traditional Canadian whisky aged in used rum barrels; and Lot 40, which boasts a taste profile that’s somehow both bold and refined and has been embraced by American mixologists. The same distillery also makes Wiser’s whisky, two of which — Dissertation and Double Still Rye — took home gold medals at last year’s whisky festival.
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anadians tend to have a reputation for being both friendly and generous. But, frankly, there’s evidence of some selfishness when it comes to their whisky. Many of the best Canadian whiskies aren’t exported to the U.S. and never cross the borders — at least not yet. So it might behoove you to make a trip north to scout out some of the best. Whiskies such as Gooderham & Worts Four Grain (made by Corby’s, another major producer) are restricted to sales in Canada, as are other desirable variants. This will disappoint many — it’s an admittedly inconvenient trip to fly to and venture far up Vancouver Island. Then again, what better excuse to head off on a Canadian adventure, searching out your own private rainbow? It all depends on whether you’re a glass half full or half empty kind of person. In my experience, those with a glass half full are always happier.
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This single-barrel whisky, which Sazerac Co. created in 2010, lacks an age statement, but has been culled from among 500,000 aging barrels, each selected for richness and quality. Expect big vanilla notes from the time spent with oak, but also spicy notes from the rye and a touch of dried citrus peel. $50/750 mL; sazerac.com
CROWN ROYAL HAND-SELECTED BARREL
Crown Royal and its trademark purple bag are known to almost every whiskey drinker. This single-barrel release adds surprising complexity and depth to a familiar flavor. The flavor profile may vary slightly from bottle to bottle, as with all single-barrel releases, but in each expect big gingery notes anchored to toasted wood. $55/750 mL; crownroyal.com
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While relatively new to the market, Lot 40 revives an early rye made decades ago by distiller Joshua Booth, a legend at Hiram Walker. It’s a broad, friendly whisky with a pure rye content, but very much tempered by time in the barrel. It’s a great introduction to the new style of Canadian whisky for someone who didn’t find much flaw with the old-style, but doesn’t object to trying something more complex. $35/750 mL; corby.ca/brands/lot40
MASTERSON’S 10-YEAR-OLD STRAIGHT RYE
Masterson’s impeccably aged rye took home Whisky of the Year honors at the 2017 Canadian Whisky Festival, and one sip makes it obvious why. You’ll find the expected peppery bite that marks a straight rye, but it’s also softened with floral notes that give it a bright, buoyant sensibility. You could mix this in a highball, but why? Pour it over a cube of ice and enjoy it, slowly. $70/750 mL; mastersonsrye.com — W.C . W I N T E R 2018
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Apple Cider Braised Wild Boar Shanks Executive chef Eddie Lee Bryant of Town Point Club in Norfolk, Va., braises wild boar slowly on the bone with hard apple cider, then serves it up with a sweet spin on everyday mashed potatoes. 6 wild boar hind shanks, about 5 pounds total 1 pinch kosher salt 1 pinch black pepper 2 teaspoons dry hot cocoa mix 2 tablespoons (for dredging) plus 1/2 cup flour 2 ounces extra-virgin olive oil 2 carrots, sliced on the bias 3 celery stalks, sliced on the bias 1 medium yellow onion, large dice 1 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced 1 bottle hard apple cider, 12 ounces 1 ounce Worcestershire sauce 4 ounces beef stock 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 teaspoon Kitchen Bouquet browning and seasoning sauce 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon fresh thyme 1 ounce butter, softened Sweet Potato Apple Mash (recipe follows) Gremolata (recipe follows) Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Rub each shank with salt, pepper, and cocoa, and then dredge in 2 tablespoons of flour. Add oil to a
large Dutch oven pan or cast-iron skillet and heat on medium-high. Add the shanks and sear on all sides until browned. Remove the shanks and set aside. To the hot pan, add carrots, celery, and onions, stirring carefully to avoid burning, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and stir for another minute, and then deglaze the pan on high with apple cider, Worcestershire, and beef stock. Stir well, scraping the bottom to incorporate all ingredients. Add tomato paste, Kitchen Bouquet, bay leaves, and thyme, stirring until smooth. Return the seared shanks to the pan and spoon the sauce over them. Cover and cook the shanks in the oven for about 2-1/2 hours until tender but not falling off the bone. Remove the pan from the oven and discard bay leaves. Remove each shank carefully to a platter, keeping the meat intact on the bone. Keep warm. Spoon out the vegetables into a bowl and set aside. To the cooking pan, add 1/2 cup flour and butter to thicken the sauce, stirring on medium-low heat. To serve, “paint” a spoonful of the Sweet Potato Apple Mash across each plate. Spoon on the cooked vegetables and place the shank — with the bone pointing up — over the mash. Crown the shanks with pan gravy and sprinkle each with Gremolata. Yield: 6 servings
SWEET POTATO APPLE MASH 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced 2 tablespoons butter, softened 1 pinch nutmeg 1 pinch cinnamon 1 pinch kosher salt 1 pinch black pepper 2 apples, any variety, peeled and diced 1/4 cup whole milk Place the sweet potatoes in a saucepan and fill the pan with water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Remove from the heat, drain, and set aside to cool slightly. In a saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add the seasonings and diced apple. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until the apples are tender. In a large bowl, combine the apple mixture with the drained potatoes and the milk. Mix well with an electric mixer or mash with a fork until combined. Season to taste. GREMOLATA 2 lemons, zest only 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped 1 large garlic clove, minced In a small bowl, mix all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until use.
Tracking Boar “You can find wild boar shanks with other wild game in the freezer section at specialty supermarkets. You can also place a special order at a high-end butcher or order online from many wild game sources.” — Executive chef Eddie Lee Bryant, Town Point Club, Norfolk, Va.
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After the Storms Although the Bahamas escaped any major damage, we all know that some Caribbean islands took direct hits and suffered significant destruction this past hurricane season. Even so, several new resorts in these coastal playgrounds want you to know they’re open and eager to pamper you. We visited four and liked what we saw. You will, too.
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New Park Hyatt catapults St. Kitts onto the luxe scene BY
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n the drive from St. Kitts’ international airport in Basseterre to the new Park Hyatt St. Kitts Christophe Harbour, which opened in November, we first pass through the modern community of Frigate Bay, with many newly built apartments and condos. But from there the scene quickly turns remote, with several miles of rolling hills forming a narrow peninsula leading down to the beachfront hotel on the isle’s southern tip. The drive along the winding road, which delivers scenic views of the Caribbean to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east, takes only about 20 minutes, but I feel far removed from the world upon check-in. In three-story buildings that wrap around Banana Bay Beach in a crescent shape, Park Hyatt’s first Caribbean hotel sits all by itself sandwiched between the green hills and turquoise water. I’m immediately entranced by the resort’s tasteful tropical décor, the cool sea breezes, and the quiet. Call the Park Hyatt a game-changer for this sleepy island relatively new to the tourism game, most especially the luxury market. Other than a Marriott resort in Frigate Bay, you won’t find big-brand hotels here, and the only other upscale property comparable to the Park Hyatt is the 4-year-old Belle Mont Farm on Kittitian Hill built on a mountainside on the island’s far north side. For branded luxury, the only choice until now has been the Four Seasons Resort Nevis on St. Kitts’ sister island of Nevis, 2 nautical miles across the sea from the Park Hyatt. These tips will help ensure you get the most out of your stay if you decide to book this new property that’s poised to finally give St. Kitts serious cred with luxury travelers.
Splurge on a suite The Park Hyatt sports 78 rooms and 48 suites, all chic but simply decorated; all with ocean views; and all with balconies or terraces. But with floor-to-ceiling windows spread across the bedroom and living room, the 12 Nevis Peak Suites deliver especially spectacular views of the grounds, the ocean, and Nevis in the distance. Sleep every night with the drapes pulled open, and you’ll awaken to colorful sunrises you’ll want to snap with your smartphone. The spacious sundecks — with a daybed, sofa, chair with ottoman, four-seat dining table, and plunge pool — are perfect for easing into your day with a leisurely breakfast, curling up with a good book, taking a refreshing dip, or sunning. Leave your diet at home The culinary program shines here, with three dining outlets that keep guests well fed. I favored the most casual one — Fisherman’s Village, an open-air, ocean-to-table seafood restaurant that borders the water, comes with refreshing sea breezes, and serves up delicious dishes. My two favorites: Chilled Coconut and Corn Veloute soup and a Beet and Vodka Cured Wahoo Fillet Sandwich. Executive chef Pankaj Bisht serves only sustainably resourced seafood — caught wild with no net fishing — most of it from local fishermen who deliver their fresh catches to the resort’s dock. Hang out in the spa It’s a Miraval Spa, need I say more? Start your day on a particularly tranquil note with a meditation class in the spa’s replica of a stone sugar mill. Before or after a treatment, keep chilling in the spa’s private courtyard in one of the oversize square hammocks; pull-down flaps provide shade and privacy. Lounge poolside The resort has both a lagoon and adult pool, with spacious and cozy cabanas between the two. Each cabana has its own private pool, making renting one for a day especially appealing. Take some “tots” If you like rum, belly up to the rum bar and talk shop with the rum sommelier. Sample some of the nearly 60 brands stocked, including premium pours such as Ron Zacapa Centenario XO. Engage the staff Kittitians are friendly and the hotel has seemingly recruited some of the isle’s friendliest, with charming names such as Adriel, Delvina, Fernella, Saskia, Teveda, and Yanek. Strike up a conversation, and they’ll happily chat with you, answer your questions, and share island stories. One dinner server noticed I was battling a cough and brought me a pot of hot chamomile tea mixed with honey and other ingredients, a soothing remedy she told me her grandmother made for her when she developed coughs. Her simple gesture of empathy made me smile and made me like the Park Hyatt even more. Details From $450. 869-468-1234; stkitts.park.hyatt.com W I N T E R 2018
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The Other Side of Turks & Caicos
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Think of this alluring group of small islands in the Atlantic and resort-rich Grace Bay Beach on the island of Providenciales (Provo, to locals) likely comes to mind. But two off-the-beaten-path properties that debuted over the past year have opened up less-developed parts of the islands for those seeking quieter getaways. After brief closings for cosmetic cleanups post-Irma and -Maria, both have now hit the reset button — plus both will soon unveil additional facilities.
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his casually elegant resort opened up a different side of Provo when it started welcoming guests about a year ago on Long Bay Beach. Although just a 10-minute cab ride south of Grace Bay, the beachfront property offers a more secluded getaway for couples and families. The moment you step into the welcoming open-air lobby and get offered a desk-side seat for check-in, you know you’re in for something relaxed and special. The winding trails to the rooms and restaurants and the beach create a gentle maze, with each stop providing a distinctive ambience. After repairing its minor hurricane damage, the 110-room, 38-suite resort reopened late last September. It currently offers only in-room spa treatments but plans to open a full-service spa late this year. Also look for the addition of six six-bedroom villas. Read on for four things that will surprise you about this intimate escape.
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You’re away but connected. The islands are a British Overseas Territory, so English is the language of choice. Plus, the U.S. dollar is the official currency. With strong Wi-Fi reception and a multitude of American TV channels, you’ll feel remarkably close to home while gratefully away from the hubbub — and free in-room calls to the U.S. up the comfort factor and the convenience.
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Japanese food? In the Atlantic? You wouldn’t expect to find Japanese food — especially of this caliber — so far from Asian shores, but the resort’s standout restaurant, Sui-Ren, overseen by executive chef Daniel Delgado, excels at tasty fare blending both Japanese and Peruvian influences. My favorite: a tender Tokyo Broil Wagyu Rib-eye served with sauteed broccolini and charred Brussels sprouts. If that’s not your cup of tea, you’ll find plenty of other food options throughout the day here.
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You can walk a mile out in the ocean. Step into the clear, turquoise water off of the vast undeveloped beach and you expect at some point to swim, float, or submerge. But here you can venture out a
mile and never hit water deeper than 3 feet. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can even walk that distance to a ship that’s been grounded
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Book a villa Though you’ll get plenty of pleasure from any of the resort’s 12 one- or two-bedroom Ridgetop Suites, splurge on one of the five three- or four-bedroom Beachfront Villas. Slide open the floor-to-ceiling glass patio doors to your own personal paradise. After a daily plunge in my private villa pool, I walked the short pathway from my terrace to the secluded beach for a swim, then rinsed off back at the villa in the tranquil outdoor garden shower before heading to dinner. Eat the fish Villas feature kitchens, so you can stay in and cook if you order groceries in advance. You can also order room service or arrange a private chef. But I preferred strolling up a hill to the open-air Great House restaurant, a one-stop for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Dining against the backdrop of both the Atlantic and Caicos Bank enhances the peaceful ambience, and Chef Alias makes rounds to answer questions and make recommendations, such as always go with the fresh fish here; you can get beef back home. My favorite: a smoked-bacon-wrapped wahoo fillet served with Asiago cheese and lemon polenta. Delicious! Make your preferences known The friendly but unobtrusive servers quickly pick up on your tastes and needs. If you like an English tea for breakfast rather than coffee, you only have to tell them once. The next day it will be at the ready. They’re instinctive, too: For instance, after my
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ou hear the word “simplicity” a lot at this charmingly remote escape on South Caicos, a 30-minute puddle jump southeast of Provo. You hear it from executive chef Jose Francois Alias, who focuses his monthly-changing menu on simply seasoned fresh fish sans overwhelming embellishments. You hear it from spa manager Juni Erawati, who extols the use of unfussy lotions and a minimalistic approach to massages conducted in open-sided huts with the ocean and wind, not piped-in music, providing the soothing soundtrack. That simplicity theme extends throughout the property — from the blink-andyou-miss-it marker that directs the airport shuttle to the front door to the subdued furnishings in the villas and suites. The result: a therapeutic respite from everyday cares. At press time in early December, Sailrock was scheduled to reopen later in the month, adding a second restaurant with a sports bar vibe. Expect a more extensive spa to open late this year. Here, a few hints for your stay.
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there for more than a decade. Take caution though: The walk takes awhile and the afternoon waters can get rough.
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You may never want to leave. With the private beach, complimentary watersports, multiple food and drink venues, and an assortment of four pools (my go-to: the peaceful adults-only pool where music skews more esoteric than pop and the beachside view provides ample panoramas of the gravity-defying windsurfers), you’ll quickly forget there’s a world beyond the resort walls. But if you do get tired of having your own slice of paradise, you can grab one of the shuttles that transports guests every hour to the resort’s sister properties, the Palms and the Sands, on Grace Bay Beach. Details: From $700. 888-8089488; theshoreclubtc.com
server saw me struggling to take down a few notes in the candlelight my first night, he intuitively brought me a portable table lamp that appeared on my table each subsequent night. Just chill Sure, there are plenty of opportunities to break a sweat here, from kayaking to Hobie Cat sailing to biking, but the resort’s true appeal is its total removal from daily stresses. So do like I did and book a massage in one of the elevated huts; take a long, reflective stroll on the beach, perhaps not crossing paths with a single other person; and pleasure-read a few chapters in a private-pool lounge chair. Or follow the lead of a fellow guest: When asked what he had done that day, he quickly offered he had taken two naps and seemed quite proud of it. Details From $575 for Ridgetop Suites and $2,750 for Beachfront Villas. 855-335-2513; sailrockresort.com
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Three hotels and multiple amenities at Baha Mar in the Bahamas
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ong-delayed, this nassau project is finally up and running and will soon offer three distinctively different lodging options. The 1,800-room Grand Hyatt unveiled its East Tower last April and its West Tower in October. SLS began welcoming guests at its 299-room hotel in November, and Rosewood will round out the collection with a 235-room property scheduled to open in spring. All three hotels are nestled closely together on 1,000 acres fronting a half-mile stretch of Cable Beach, considered one of the Bahamas’ best. Here are five things you’ll like …
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Location, Location, Location It’s just 5 miles from Nassau’s Lynden Pindling International Airport, so you can be settled into your room and on the beach before you know it. Swimming With Sharks (Sort of) With a resort this size, it shouldn’t surprise you that the three hotels share six large pools — all in the same area, all shaped differently, all with a different vibe, and all equally hard to resist. But for thrills, you’ll want to head to the one called Dean’s Blue Hole. There, kids and adults alike scream excitedly as they jump fearlessly from two man-made cliffs into water 15 feet deep. When you’ve got jumping out of your system, swim into a grotto where two large windows reveal sharks, sea turtles, and stingrays swimming around the waters of the resort’s adjacent marine sanctuary. For a bit more exclusivity, both the SLS and Rosewood also have pools for their guests only.
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Rolling the Dice, Testing Your Luck If gaming gets your juices flowing, you’ve come to the right place. Baha Mar is home to a 100,000-square-foot gambling mecca, this tropical region’s largest casino, which you’ll find inside the Grand Hyatt just off the lobby. It’s Vegas with a tropical twist. Among its features: 119 table games, including blackjack and baccarat; 1,140 slot machines; an exclusive high-limit slot area; five private gaming salons; and race and sports betting. Just as in Sin City, numerous bars and dining outlets complement the scene, but I especially liked Blue Note, a glitzy piano bar with live music nightly.
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Teeing Up in the Sun The 18-hole, 7,189-yard Jack Nicklaus Signature course at the Royal Blue Golf Club surprises (and challenges) with its split personality. Predictably, the front nine deliver a calming coastal experience, with undulating fairways, sand dunes, brackish ponds, and peeks at the Atlantic. But the back nine serve up more drama at a higher elevation; swing your way through limestone “moonscapes,” dense jungle, and steep terrain. Tee locations change daily, so you feel like you’re playing a different course each time you tee up. A big thumbs-up to the extensive club rental program, featuring the latest models from industry leaders such as PXG as well as handmade Japanese Itobori clubs.
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Chilling Out Don’t pass up Espa’s first spa in the Bahamas and first flagship spa in the Caribbean. In the spa’s blissful 30,000 square feet, therapists focus on soothing and rejuvenating guests with a wide array of services in 24 treatment rooms. An added plus: Its large gym serves fitness buffs well with top-of-the-line equipment. As you work up a sweat, you’ll also like the view out over the pools and the ocean. Details: Grand Hyatt: From $275. 888-591-1234; bahamar. grand.hyatt.com SLS: From $325. 855-455-3985; slshotels.com/bahamar Rosewood: 888-767-3966; rosewoodhotels.com/en/ baha-mar
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More Island News
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Blissful Sailing in Panama For a total departure from the typical Caribbean resort experience, consider one of the newest trips now available from Blue Parallel, a boutique tour operator specializing in bespoke itineraries to Latin America and the Mediterranean. You can now book six- to eight-day excursions that focus mostly on sailing through Panama’s unspoiled San Blas Islands, a Caribbean archipelago with more than 350 small isles, only a few inhabited by the indigenous Kuna Indians. “These islands are stunning with their coconut trees, palm trees, sand, and turquoise water. But visiting them is like being on a different planet — there are no supermarkets, no restaurants, no internet, so you feel you can completely disconnect and reconnect with Mother Nature,” says Emmanuel Burgio, Blue Parallel’s president. Just how disconnected? For meals, you eat what you or your captain catches while fishing or what you buy from the Kunas, all prepared by your onboard chef. The company suggests you first spend two days exploring Panama City, where you get special VIP access to the Panama Canal, before boarding a private plane for a half-hour flight to a remote landing strip in the islands to begin your at-sea journey. Your floating home away from home: a 40- to 60-foot luxury catamaran that holds up to eight guests, though Burgio recommends no more than six, so you have more room on the boat. Spend your days learning about Kuna culture, just chilling, or being as active as you like in the calm Caribbean water — swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, you name it. Come evening, after cocktails and dinner, look up to the heavens. “There’s no light pollution, so the stargazing is phenomenal,” says Burgio. Details: From $19,000 for two (from $33,000 for six) for six-day itineraries. 301-263-6670; blueparallel.com
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At a cost of $13 million, this fully inclusive resort with access to two beaches has redesigned its entrance, dining venues, bar, lounge, and reception area — as well as refreshed its 72 rooms, all with ocean views. It has also upgraded the beach experience, with sleeker chaise longues and sand chairs and the addition of a beach concierge on hand to get guests settled into their beachfront digs, arrange activities and watersports, and take drink orders. Something special: The four Hulford Collection suites, which are named after the resort’s owners, now have private infinity-edge plunge pools on their terraces overlooking the Caribbean. Details: From $800. 888-2899898; curtainbluff.com
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Royal Private Island Cuvee, which owns and operates high-end luxury homes and villas both domestically and internationally, has added the 430-acre Royal Private Island to its portfolio. This exclusive getaway can accommodate up to 14 guests in five beachfront villas. Your stay includes a private chef, beach club, a fleet of water vessels (including a catamaran), and a host of water activities, from jet skiing to mangrove tours. Something special: Your kids can hang out in a dedicated Kids Suite, and nannies can escape to a Nanny Suite for some privacy. Details: From $14,375. 720-833-4533; cuvee.com
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The latest Curio — a Collection by Hilton property sports 205 rooms in cottage- and villa-style accommodations on 60 lush tropical acres on Ambergris Caye, Belize’s largest island. Colonial-style detailing, heirloom-quality furnishings, and sustainably harvested Belizean hardwoods create an authentic island aesthetic. Relax around the 15,000-square-foot pool at the on-site Bay Club or take a shuttle to the nearby Beach Club to cool off in the clear blue water. Something special: In Mahogany Bay Townlet, take your pick from 49 weekly classes at the Science and Soul Wellness health and yoga center. Not a yoga devotee? Restaurants, bars, and shops make the townlet inviting, as well. Details: From $369. 800-416-7339; mahoganybayvillage.com/resort
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The Westin Grand Cayman This popular, 343-room resort located directly on Seven Mile Beach just completed its twophase $50 million renovation. Besides all the public areas, designers transformed all the rooms, giving them a complete new look that brings the outdoors in with colors, textures, and materials that evoke the island environment. Something special: Sip on refreshing cocktails at the new swim-up bar in the redesigned pool, Grand Cayman’s largest freshwater pool. Details: From $299. 800-937-8461; westingrandcayman.com
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Eden Roc at Cap Cana For more than a decade, discerning golfers in the know have traveled to Cap Cana, a 30,000-acre gated community on the southeast coast of the Dominican Republic, to play at Punta Espada Golf Club. The Caribbean Sea defines its Jack Nicklaus Signature course, with eight holes playing up to, alongside, and — on a few occasions — over surging turquoise waves. This past summer, the nearby Eden Roc at Cap Cana leveraged its own proximity to the sea by completing the addition of 26 one- and two-bedroom beachfront suites, nearly doubling the resort’s size from 34 rooms to 60. Unlike Eden Roc’s existing garden- or lagoon-view cottages — which feature lofted ceilings and exemplify classic Caribbean architecture — the new oceanfront suites are sleek and modern with a mix of contemporary and casual furnishings. Ranging in size from 1,194 to 1,786 square feet, they feature gray and sand-colored paint schemes accented by pops of color (mainly various shades of blue) delivered via their décor and handcrafted Dominican artwork. From the suite’s terraces and balconies, guests take in views of the resort’s infinity pool, its crescent-shaped beach, and the Caribbean’s shifting mix of aqua and azure waters. Also new: Eden Roc has expanded its culinary offerings with the Blue Grill + Bar restaurant at its beach club; the restaurant fuses Japanese and Peruvian cuisine and serves dishes inspired by robatayaki and Nikkei cooking techniques. The resort plans a spa upgrade this year. Details: Beachfront suites from $1,100. 809-469-7469; edenroccapcana.com — SHAUN TOLSON
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Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort & Spa A 30,000-square-foot spa and 12 restaurants and lounges give this all-inclusive, all-suite beachfront resort, which opened in September, plenty of appeal. Three beachfront towers house its 217 suites — a mix of one-to-three-bedroom units and three-bedroom villas — that come with butler service. It’s located in Rose Hall, four miles northeast of Montego Bay, with three golf courses just minutes away by car. Something special: Book a massage on the Gharieni Quartz therapy massage table, which reportedly promotes mental harmony, detoxifies, and boosts the immune system. Details: From $518. 888-797-2735; jewelgrande.com
In October, Mandarin Oriental made its Caribbean debut by assuming management of this posh hotel, which opened in fall 2016 with 26 suites and six villas. The company says it will change the name to Mandarin Oriental, Canouan during the first quarter of 2018, after implementing its service standards and introducing new design elements, but it offers no specifics. Something special: Expect additional three- and fourbedroom villas by March. Details: From $1,400. 800-526-6566; mandarinoriental.com
Buzz is already building for this property, slated to open in spring on Grand Anse Beach on the island’s southwestern tip. Expect sophisticated, modern décor that’s chicly minimalist and spiced with curated rotating art exhibits. You’ll have plenty of room to relax, with its 43 suites ranging in size from 721 to 1,647 square feet. Amenities will include a 100-meter pool, spa, gym, beach club with resident DJ, and two restaurants (one featuring a Thai menu, befitting for a destination nicknamed Spice Island). Details: From $800. 473-533-8888; silversandsgrenada.com
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Serafina Beach Hotel The New York-based Serafina Restaurant Group, with popular dining outlets across the globe, ventures into the lodging arena with this hotel, its first. Despite the mass destruction the island suffered from Hurricane Maria’s fury, the company still plans a spring opening for this 96-room oceanfront property in San Juan’s fashionable Condado district. Expect a contemporary vibe, with a design that mixes minimalism with a tropical aesthetic. Details: From $225. 787-722-5050; serafinabeachhotel.com
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Hôtel Barrière Le Carl Gustaf The Carl Gustaf, one of the island’s stalwart hotels, closed in 2013 and the French luxury brand Barrière is now breathing new life into it via an extensive renovation. The company had planned a late 2017 opening before Hurricane Irma struck the island hard. For now, for 2018, the official word is “coming soon,” nothing more specific. The property, which overlooks Gustavia’s port and charming Shell Beach, has 13 cottages and two junior suites, all with their own private pools. Plans call for well-known French chef Pierre Gagnaire to oversee its French restaurant, Le Fouquet’s. Details: hotelsbarriere.com
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MODERN TOUCH: The new Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa’s ethereal atrium sets the tone for the venue’s expansive collection.
Cape Town This South African jewel long irresistible for its beauty now lures visitors with a booming art scene, as well BY
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birds comically flap around in the waves, in the shadow of the massive granite formations that give the beach its name. “Cape Town is so beautifully diverse,” our guide, Ryan van Reenen of Explore Sideways, tells us. “In a small geographic area we have bush, we have forest, we have sand dunes, we have animals. We can see a lot in one day.” And we do. “Did you ever wake up and pinch yourself, knowing that you lived in the most beautiful city?” Sarah asks me. I did indeed, almost every day.
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savvy PR spin, Portugal’s King John II eventually recast it as the Cape of Good Hope. A century after Dias’ arrival, British explorer Sir Francis Drake pronounced it “a most stately thing and the fairest cape we saw in the whole circumference of the Earth.” Now, 430 years after that, the city similarly enchants my friend Sarah. “I keep trying to get the perfect picture, but I give up,” she says with a wistful sigh. “Pictures just don’t do Cape Town justice.” I agree. In the four years I called this scenic stretch of the world home, I never captured an image that adequately replicated what my eyes witnessed every day. Only Sydney, with its spectacular coastline ringed with Victorian architecture, and Rio de Janeiro, marked by a similarly dramatic mountain-ocean convergence, can hope to rival Cape Town’s sublime beauty. But while they make valiant attempts, neither Sydney nor Rio can hold a candle to the Mother City, where the vast mesa of Table Mountain dominates the skyline and pristine white beaches scallop the city limits. Even though I moved back to the U.S. more than a year ago, the fair cape keeps luring me back. This time I’ve brought a friend, so she can see my former home through my eyes. Today, Sarah and I are navigating the Cape Peninsula, an essential half-day circuit for first-time visitors. Aside from exploring the Cape of Good Hope, we pause for coffee on the beach in chic Camps Bay, cruise along Chapman’s Peak — one of the world’s most scenic coastal drives, a breathtaking backdrop for BMW and Mercedes commercials — and visit the African penguin colony that resides on Boulders Beach in Simon’s Town. The black-and-white
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Smit’s rhino and his paintings in some of the cottages, guests find an ever-changing roster of sculptures in the gardens, and the hotel counts Cyril Coetzee, Nelson Mandela’s portrait artist, as artist-in-residence. You can sit for a portrait with Coetzee, whose Mandela painting was made into a South African stamp in 2008, commemorating the leader’s 90th birthday. Regularly showing his work in Hong Kong, London, Sydney, and beyond, Smit is rapidly gaining acclaim overseas for his vibrant paintings, sculptures, and video work. Last year, his massive bronze sculpture Morphous held court in New York City’s Union Square. “When I came here from Pretoria 10 years ago, Cape Town was a small little town in the art world,” Smit tells me over tea by a roaring fireplace at the hotel. “It’s crazy how much it has been growing since then.” He’s talking not only about the influx of artists but also the explosion of world-class galleries, such as Everard Read, the Goodman Gallery, and others across the city, a testament to local artists’ commercial viability. “I think MOCAA is awesome. It’s like putting the cherry on the cake. It’ll change African artists’ points of view of themselves — it creates a platform for African artists to explore their work on a global scale.” Along a tony stretch of the Atlantic Seaboard, home to some of the country’s most expensive real estate, the Ellerman House hotel presides over a cliff in Bantry Bay; it’s home to what I’m convinced is the city’s best vantage point for sunset. But guests of the 13-room, two-villa estate have access to so much more than a scenic perch: More than 1,000 artworks collected by billionaire Paul Harris, one of the founders of South African bank RMB, hang in its hallways. Harris, a passionate patron of South African talents, plays an active role in the acquisition and placement of every piece, ranging from colonial paintings by Thomas Baines, Thomas Bowler, and Frans Oerder to
modern works by William Kentridge, Gerard Sekoto, and even Smit. It’s one of the most representative South African art collections, making a visit to its contemporary art gallery an essential primer before a visit to Zeitz MOCAA — but only if you’re staying at the hotel. As would be the case in any private residence, the entire property is off-limits to everyone but Ellerman guests. “The South African arts scene is eclectic,” says Talita Swarts, the hotel’s art guide. “Artists are taking what they like from the different cultures and mixing it up. For long we’ve been overlooked. Zeitz MOCAA is opening us up to the world.”
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DYNAMIC CAPE TOWN: Experience all the city has to offer, including (from far left) the grandeur of its landscapes, the Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel, the Ellerman House art galleries, and the creative dishes served by chef Wesley Randles and restaurateur Simon Widdison at the Shortmarket Club. Below left, see artist Lionel Smit’s large-scale rhino sculpture at the Belmond.
ape town’s creativity also shines in the dining scene. I’ve long waxed adoringly about the chefs conjuring up culinary wizardry across the city, from Luke Dale-Roberts’ Test Kitchen, which regularly earns him global accolades, to the international fare on offer in the stalls at the artisanal Neighbourgoods Market. In just a few days, I return to my favorites and see to it that Sarah, a jaded New York City food snob, has some of the best meals of her life. At the laid-back Chefs Warehouse, we sit around long wooden tables and share Liam Tomlin’s seared tuna with curry emulsion and a fondant spin on South Africa’s traditional malva pudding. At Shortmarket Club, helmed by Dale-Roberts’ disciple Wesley Randles, a dapper mustachioed host guides us to our seats and aproned waiters with bow ties and suspenders wheel trolleys brimming with gin and oysters to the table. At Neighbourgoods, we inhale ostrich burgers without the least bit of guilt about feasting on our former foe. On our last afternoon, I head to V&A Waterfront to behold the venue that has the whole city abuzz. The district tops the list of Africa’s most visited sites, W I N T E R 2018
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RECLAIMED BEAUTY: British designer Thomas Heatherwick transformed a historic grain silo into the Zeitz MOCAA and Silo Hotel atop the museum.
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thanks to a popular mall and countless restaurants and attractions; Zeitz MOCAA occupies a stretch of the Waterfront not far from where visitors board the ferry to Robben Island, the prison-turned-museum where Nelson Mandela spent 18 years of his 27-year sentence. We first ascend the tower that looms over the museum to visit the Silo Hotel, where we can gaze out upon Table Mountain, Lion’s Head, and Robben Island itself from the rooftop terrace. Over lunch at the hotel’s chic Granary Café, I watch helicopters take off in the distance to give visitors a glimpse of the stunning scenery I’m gazing at from my nest, up in the glass bubble formed by Heatherwick’s distinctive curved windows. The 28-room art-filled hotel became Cape Town’s most coveted address as soon as it opened last March, thanks in part to owner Liz Biden’s signature decorative flair — she brings her love for exotic leathers, animal prints, and kaleidoscopic colors to the industrial building, softening what could have been interpreted as a stern and sterile bolt-hole by the mind of a less imaginative designer. After lunch, we ride the elevator back down to see what emerged from Heatherwick’s mind. I’d been following Zeitz MOCAA’s road to its September grand opening ever since Heatherwick first announced his plans for the museum in 2014; I took tours of the interior when it was still a construction site, then again when it was almost complete. Now I’m visiting the space with some art installed but before the crowds descend — and from the second I step in, I’m mesmerized. My neck immediately snaps back in an attempt to take in the full perspective of the cavernous cement-clad atrium, a symphony of sinuous lines meticulously cleaved from the original silo’s cylinders, resulting in an ethereal chamber with light filtering in at unexpected angles. Heatherwick preserved and incorporated original details throughout, from pockmarked pillars to the grain elevator to subterranean tunnels. “You can see the history,” says registrar Owen Martin as he guides Sarah and me through the museum. On different floors, we preview some of the most vibrant works created on the continent since 2000: Athi-Patra Ruga’s performance-based photographs; Lungiswa Gqunta’s politically charged mixed-media installations; Mohau Modisakeng’s riveting reimaginings of weapons of violence as beautiful pieces of art; Mouna Karray’s surrealist self-portraits. “There’s a recurring theme of politically engaged artists speaking about histories of colonialism, governance, and capitalism in Africa,” says Martin. “Many artists are taking ownership of their history through visual art.” While Cape Town’s art scene is being galvanized by these creative talents, in my mind, the city’s
ultimate masterpiece remains its spectacular sunsets, and choosing a place to watch our final Capetonian sunset is no easy decision. After debating our options — taking the cable car back up Table Mountain a second time; strolling along Sea Point Promenade; returning to Ellerman House’s tiered cliffside gardens — Sarah and I decide to climb to the top of Lion’s Head, the sheer conical spire that looms over one end of Signal Hill. It’s a less challenging hike than its neighbor, Table Mountain, and in some ways more rewarding, since you take in ever-changing views as you wrap around the peak, which reinvigorates you whenever you feel your energy begin to flag. We arrive at the top just as the warm embrace of golden hour cloaks Cape Town, and for the umpteenth time we try, and fail, to properly commit the view to our iPhones. “You can’t really appreciate sunset until you’ve seen one from the top of Lion’s Head,” Sarah says. So we put our phones away to do just that.
SCENE SETTERS: Clockwise from above left, break for a meal or royal tea at the Granary Café, book a stay at the Silo Hotel, and stroll the galleries at the Zeitz MOCAA.
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Where Else to Go?As enticing as Cape Town may be, there’s so much
more to explore across South Africa — from vibrant mega-cities to rolling vineyards to otherworldly wilderness. Combining a trip to Cape Town with visits to these three spots will make for the ultimate South African itinerary.
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Singita Kruger National Park Concession it’s a memory that still gives me goosebumps, several thousand miles away in New York and several weeks later: sitting in an open Land Rover under an endless carpet of stars, holding my breath as a pride of 19 lions silently parades in front of us. Each one appears for a moment in the eerie glare of the headlights before stealthily gliding behind a veil of darkness. I witness this spectacle in South Africa’s Kruger National Park, on a private concession operated by safari stalwart Singita. I’ve arrived to this remote region along the country’s Mozambican border via a two-hour flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg followed by an hourlong puddle-jumper deep into
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the bush. The only lodges in this 33,000-acre reserve are Singita’s Lebombo and Sweni camps, meaning guests rarely must share a sighting with others — unlike at more crowded game reserves, where animal viewings quickly become crowded with scores of people craning for a glimpse. Here, the animals vastly outnumber our vehicle: One afternoon we watch a herd of more than 100 elephants approach a watering hole; soon after, 50 giraffes that seem to emerge out of nowhere surround us. In one thrilling five-minute span, we stumble upon three of the famed Big Five: elephants, a solitary white rhino, and lions. This is my 11th safari, but one of the most magical, thanks to the
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unfathomable density of wildlife at every turn. That otherworldly feeling continues when we return from each game drive to be cosseted in Singita Sweni’s plush surroundings. Reopened last June after a complete renovation, the intimate camp delivers a fresh take on safari chic — don’t come expecting hulking horns on the walls and dusty zebra hides on the floors. Sweni’s trendy aesthetic brings the outdoors in with bold colors and shapes that AFTER recall iridescent SAFARI: beetles, Recline chameleons, among the lichen, and trees in an intimate moss. “We’re suite (below) inspired by the and dine on jewels of nature, sophisticated the special little fare (above).
things you don’t think of when you see a tree,” says Georgina Pennington, Singita’s head of creative direction, who worked with South African design practice Cécile & Boyd on the new look. The seven suites hover above the Sweni River like opulent glass treehouses awash in turquoise, emerald, mustard, and scarlet. The rich visual palette extends to the public spaces, where the bar is clad in marble, brass light fixtures mimic berries hanging from trees, and geometric paintings by Sarah Pratt hang in the lounge and dining areas. The bush is seamlessly integrated into the design — in fact, elephants, leopards, and lions have been known to meander around camp. With 12 lodges across South Africa, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe, Singita is often the first choice for safari-going presidents, royals, and movie stars, so I knew the wildlife and décor would impress. The food takes me by surprise, though. Singita has partnered with Cape Town chef Liam Tomlin to overhaul its menus, and head chef Andrew
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Nicholson and his team ply light, sophisticated shared plates with complex flavors and Asian influences from an open kitchen — quite a change from the heavy, predictable fare at most lodges I’ve been to. One afternoon I sample tomato risotto, springbok curry, and beef satay with bok choy; another evening I try cauliflower steak with onion puree and salt-and-pepper calamari with pineapple, miso, and coriander. “Sweni’s restaurant has a bit of a hipster appeal. You could be sitting in a pub — it’s more relaxed food, not pretentious,” says Nicholson. “We’re pushing the boundaries and being innovative. We want it to be like a hip place you’d go to in Cape Town.” The restaurant pairs meals with South African wines from Sweni’s 2,000-bottle cellar, which Singita matures in its own facility in Stellenbosch. Come the end of our stay, the only one of the Big Five we fail to spot is the elusive leopard, but not for a lack of effort from our guide JP and tracker Dan. But I don’t mind. It’s a good excuse to return to Sweni — as if I needed one.
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VINEYARD ESCAPE: Clockwise from top, in Franschhoek, stay at the Leeu Estates, sample the latest vintages at the Wine Studio, and grab a bite at the new La Petite Colombe.
Franschhoek, in the Winelands A Hamptons-like getaway with luxury lodging “i’m moving here,” my friend Sarah declares after less than 24 hours in Franschhoek. Even on a cloudy day, with the mountains that surround the beguiling Winelands town ringed in a mist that renders them all but invisible, Franschhoek is ethereal. About 50 miles east of Cape Town, the historic village of 15,000 is a fashionable weekend escape much like the Hamptons is for busy New Yorkers. But unlike the Hamptons, Franschhoek’s popularity barely wanes come winter; hearty feasts and roaring fireplaces at any number of the region’s 51 wineries make it a cozy getaway. Sarah makes her announcement from the balcony at Leeu Estates, an 18-month-old hotel set amid rolling vineyards, and it’s easy to see why she feels instantly at home: The 17-room spread seems more like the opulent abode of a close friend than
a hotel — if your friend had particularly good taste in art and hoarded masterpieces by Deborah Bell, Ricky Dyaloyi, Lionel Smit, and Angus Taylor. Leeu Estates and its nearby sister properties, Leeu House and Le Quartier Français, have an intriguing backstory: Indian billionaire Analjit Singh first arrived in the village during the 2010 FIFA World Cup and instantly fell in love with the whitewashed Cape Dutch-style cottages and world-class wines, and proceeded to invest heavily in Franschhoek. You can experience that synergy at Leeu Estates’ Wine Studio, where guests are treated to a complimentary tasting of Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines. “We recommend Leeu for wine geeks. It’s a great representation of the South African wine industry,” says Ian Haggie of Explore Sideways, which offers wine tours throughout W I N T E R 2018
the region. “This is the best wine in Franschhoek.” Leeu Collection also boasts two of the town’s top dining destinations — chef Vanie Padayachee’s North Indian eatery Marigold and the new La Petite Colombe, an offshoot of a top Cape Town restaurant. The village has culinary cred that far outmeasures its unassuming size: The dishes from chef Chris Erasmus’ foragingfocused menu at Foliage are works of art in themselves, and celebrity chef Reuben Riffel serves modern South African fare at the new Franschhoek flagship of his growing collection of restaurants throughout the region. Take a stroll down quaint Huguenot Street after a meal and consider popping into the local branch of Everard Read — you might not be able to move into Leeu Estates yourself, but perhaps you can acquire your own Deborah Bell sculpture to ship back home.
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Stay awhile in the country’s biggest city bar at Marble, gazing out over the city’s verdant sprawl from the balcony, before settling in for dinner — Marble is the brainchild of Johannesburg’s finest chef, David Higgs, who brings a refined approach to South Africa’s beloved wood-fired cooking. Other worthy stops in a Joburg sojourn include the cafés and boutiques of the 44 Stanley complex and the theatrical five-course dinner and burlesque entertainment at the eccentric Gentlemen’s Arthouse, set in a beautifully restored 19th-century public toilet. But no matter how little time you have, be sure to see the Apartheid Museum — a powerful reminder of the CITY LIFE: brutal past South Africa Bed down emerged from a quarter- where Mandela did, century ago, putting at the Saxon into perspective how Hotel. Relax far the dynamic young with a drink country has come. at Marble.
Where to Stay Cape Town Belmond Mount Nelson: from $445. belmond.com Ellerman House: from $665. ellerman.co.za Silo Hotel: from $855. theroyalportfolio.com
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Off the African Coast
St. Helena
Explore this emerging isle that’s now accessible by air from South Africa Until now, a defiant island geology — which, as Charles Darwin put it, “rises abruptly like a huge black castle from the ocean” — held the subtropical island of St. Helena, and its population of 4,500, firmly in an earlier century. But a feat of modern engineering and a new boutique resort have this remote isle in the South Atlantic about 2,000 miles off the South African coast moving forward and finally ready to welcome visitors. It took moving a mountain and nearly $328 million to build St. Helena’s new airport, which opened late last spring. In October, South Africa Airlink broke the isle’s 500 years of isolation with its first commercial weekly service out of Johannesburg; five-hour flights on new Embraer E190s replace the five-day sea voyage from Cape Town. Then, in November, the South Africa-based Mantis Hotel Collection company opened the Mantis St. Helena boutique property (mantissthelena.com) with eight Heritage rooms in the 1744 East India Company Officers Barracks and 22 new-build, contemporary rooms. The long wait to discover this off-the-beaten-path island was worth it. With a tangible history that includes Napoleon’s historic Longwood House estate (where he was imprisoned for his final years), carefully maintained forts and fortifications, and a ecosystem that boasts flora and fauna cataloged by Darwin, exploring it merges history and beauty. If you’re an avid hiker, set off through the forest to Sir Edmond Halley’s 1676 observatory, summit the island’s highest peak to see the Norfolk pines rumored to have been planted by Captain Cook for navigation, or skirt the steep red cannonstudded cliffs that overlook the clear blue sea. Out at sea, snorkel with whale sharks and dive perfectly preserved wrecks in the uncrowded ocean. From the planet’s most isolated golf courses (maintained by goats) to what’s reportedly the world’s oldest animal (a giant tortoise called Jonathan that lives on the governor’s lawn), St. Helena entices with quirks and charms. Inhabited by friendly locals known as Saints, the isle offers the rare chance to visit a place virtually untouched by the outside world. — DIANE SELKIRK
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many people dismiss Johannesburg as a mere layover en route to the bush; those people are woefully misguided. Founded in the throes of a 19th-century gold rush, the City of Gold now is home to 8 million residents, and it’s still where Africa’s big-time dealmakers and political elite congregate. As one might expect from a high-society playground, the city boasts plenty of luxe reasons to extend a break between flights into a weekend or longer. Yes, it has earned a reputation for crime, but you’re in for an amazing visit if you practice caution and know where to go. Check in to the Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa, a favorite of visiting dignitaries and celebrities — most notably, Nelson Mandela retreated here to write his memoir, Long Walk to Freedom. The hotel brims with traditional details with a contemporary touch: a tiered chandelier made with ostrich eggs, framed tapestries, wood carvings, and handwoven baskets, all in an earthy palette of creams and browns. South Africa’s culinary king Luke Dale-Roberts opened a restaurant at the hotel last year, in a stylish dining room lined with whimsical illustrations of proteas, South Africa’s national flower, by artist Shaune Rogatschnig. With the Saxon as your base, explore the Keyes Art Mile in nearby Rosebank, where you can browse leather accessories from Missibaba, collectible South African design at Guild, and exhibitions by top local artists at Circa, Everard Read, Smac, and Whatiftheworld galleries. Afterward, grab a drink at the sleek
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ClubCorp News and Events CENTER CLUB ORANGE COUNTY, Costa Mesa, Calif.
Member Bart Zandbergen (right), with his brother Tim and sister-in-law Kristin, poses for a photo at the Hops & Vines Charity Classic, an event featuring savory eats by executive chef Lewis Butler, award-winning fine wines, and worldclass craft beers.
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2017 ClubCorp Charity Classic
You’ve done it again! By participating in fun events at your club, including golf and tennis tournaments, dinner galas, and silent auctions, you helped raise money for Augie’s Quest, the Employee Partners Care Foundation, and assorted other charities. BY
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SKYLINE CLUB, Southfield, Mich. From left, Lois Reeves of Martha and the Vandellas and club members Cynthia Douglas and Geneva Anderson attend the “Soulful Soiree” gala, featuring various food stations and the music of Motown.
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BERMUDA RUN COUNTRY CLUB, Bermuda Run, N.C. Mysterious photo-bomber catches members at the “Glitz & Glam: Red Carpet Affair” unawares. Sitting at the table, from left, Drew Beck, Jayme Beck, Kelly Matthews, and Tim Matthews sample hors d’oeuvres during the silent auction evening event.
ANTHEM GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB, Anthem, Ariz. For the club’s “Swing Into Action” event, members take to the court to compete in pickleball, the fast-rising sport that mixes elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis.
From left, member Chris Beck and the club’s director of golf, Sam Chapman, play 100 holes of golf for charity, starting bright and early.
TOWER CLUB TYSONS CORNER, Tysons, Va. Local chefs and bartenders provide sampler dishes and drinks during the “Tysons Challenge Charity Classic,” competing for bragging rights.
CITY CLUB LOS ANGELES Festive masks bring a bit of mystery to this club’s annual masquerade ball. Proceeds this year benefited those affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.
EVELINE SHIH-PITCAIRN (CENTER CLUB), RICHARD CHASE (CITY CLUB LA)
Aurora, Colo.
CITY CLUB RALEIGH, Raleigh, N.C.
A T. rex hobnobs with a doctor, a pizza slice, and the Blues Brothers at this club’s costumesencouraged beer and wine event.
Reinventions
Changing Faces
Check out these clubs’ new looks 1 Buckhead Club THE CLUBS OF PRESTONWOOD, Dallas From left, members Chris Bryan, John Ponder, Glenn Strohl, and Ralph Beattie gather for some friendly competition at the 18-hole golf scramble. The day continued with an evening bash featuring food, live music, and a silent auction.
Atlanta INDIAN WELLS COUNTRY CLUB, Indian Wells, Calif. Member Barry Lane bids on a live-auction item at the “Party With a Purpose” event.
UNIVERSITY CENTER CLUB AT FSU, Tallahassee, Fla.
Various whiskeys adorn the glass cabinets of this renovated lounge (above), a tribute to the club’s large whiskey selection, composed of 52 bottles from 15 different states. Stay awhile for work and use any of the club’s 17 just-added power outlets and USB ports, or gather with friends to watch the big game on the lounge’s two new TVs. Custom carpets and modern furniture give the space a traditionalyet-contemporary feel.
BILL TOBIN (INDIAN WELLS), CLAY HAYNER (BUCKHEAD AND HERITAGE)
Member Christina Brown tees up at the “Mini Golf Charity Classic,” held on the club’s terraces with a custom-built 18-hole putt-putt course.
PORTER VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB, Northridge, Calif. Members kick off five Charity Classic events with a tennis potluck, ahead of a car show, golf tournament, 5K fitness run/ walk, and silent and live auctions.
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LOST CREEK COUNTRY CLUB, Austin, Texas
From left, members Dusty Batsell and Kevin Shaughnessy participate in the “Charity Classic: Superintendent’s Revenge-Style Golf,” where on-course obstacles up the challenge.
Stop in for lunch or dinner at the expanded and updated Heritage Grill, part of this club’s refresh. Grab a drink at the renovated PB’s Pub afterward, or make it a day and explore the club’s other upgrades, which include a larger driving range with new target, chipping, and putting greens; renovated locker rooms; an enlarged outdoor patio with new fire pits; and a refinished private event space. W I N T E R 2018
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ClubCorp News and Events By Kate Wahnschaffe In the News
Hot Deals
Winter Wandering
Buzz From the Clubs
Hotel escapes for the cold-weather season
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Take your significant other by the hand and get away to romantic Charleston, S.C. With the Retreat to Romance package at the Belmond Charleston Place hotel, in the heart of the city’s historic district, you’ll get 15 percent off the best-available rate through Feb. 28. Plus, you’ll receive a welcome glass of Champagne upon arrival and room-service breakfast for two, once during your stay.
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On the West Coast, stay at the Omni San Francisco, an easy walk to high-end shopping, the arts district, and the cable-car line, through March 31 and receive 15 percent off best-available rates.
Just Added: Broadmoor Country Club, Indianapolis Club at Boca Pointe, Boca Raton, Fla. Greencroft Club, Charlottesville Va. Kitchen Collective, Napa, Calif. Pearl Club, Owensboro, Ky. Saugahatchee Country Club, Opelika, Ala. Silver Shells Beach Resort, Destin, Fla. University and Whist Club, Wilmington, Del.
PGA Tour members voted Xander Schauffele, a member of Bernardo Heights Country Club in San Diego, the 2017 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year in September. Xander Schauffele Schauffele earned the title soon after winning the Tour Championship, the first rookie to win the event, shooting four rounds under 70 to bag his second victory of the year. This past summer, Morgan Run Club & Resort in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., hosted the IMG Academy Junior World Championships Boys’ Division Ages 11-12, while Bernardo Heights Country Club in San Diego hosted the Girls’
Division Ages 11-12 of the same tournament. More than 200 boys and girls participated in these golf events. In October, Ryan Armour, a member of Silver Lake Country Club in Silver Lake, Ohio, seized his first career win at the PGA Tour’s Sanderson Farms Championship. Armour started and ended the final round with a five-stroke lead, securing his win with ease.
Ryan Armour
Member Conor Sheary, a two-time Stanley Cup champion with the NHL Pittsburgh Penguins, brought along the coveted cup with him on a recent
visit to his home club, Ipswich Country Club in Ipswich, Mass. The talented left wing let members, guests, and staffers pose for pics with the NHL Championship trophy. In other hockey news, Teemu Selanne, a member of Coto de Caza Golf Teemu Selanne & Racquet Club in Coto de Caza, Calif., was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in November. It was his first year of eligibility. Selanne’s 23-year career included 684 goals, putting him 11th among the NHL’s all-time goals leaders, and an Olympic-record 43 points.
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Heading to warmer climes south of the border? Book a room at the InterContinental Presidente Cozumel Resort & Spa by March 31, for travel by April 30, and get 10 percent off your room rate and 20 percent off food and beverage in the resort’s restaurants. Other benefits include complimentary use of the resort’s putting green, use of the 24-hour fitness center and business center, and free access to the spa’s wet areas. Restrictions may apply. For details on the above deals and to book, call the ClubLine or email clubline@clubcorp.com.
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Making Music In October, country music star Charley Pride, a longtime member of Brookhaven Country Club near Dallas, released “Standing in My Way,” his first solo music video in more than 20 years. The song comes from his new traditional country album, Music in My Heart, released last summer just days before he was saluted with other music legends at a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award concert.
GETTY IMAGES: KEVIN C. COX (SCHAUFFELE), SAM GREENWOOD (ARMOUR); AP IMAGES: VLADIMIR ASTAPKOVICH/SPUTNIK (STANLEY CUP), MONIKA SKOLIMOWSKA/PICTURE-ALLIANCE/DPA (SELANNE)
Members of ClubCorp clubs shine in the worlds of golf and hockey
Other ClubCorp juniors the AJGA named Rolex Junior All-Americans are:
One to Watch For the second
year in a row, the American Junior Golf Association named Noah Goodwin, a member at Oakmont Country Club in Corinth, Texas, the Rolex Junior Player of the Year, Boys Division. What’s more, his 2017 U.S. Junior Amateur Championship win last summer landed him a spot in the 2018 U.S. Open.
Girls – First Team Jennifer Chang, Lochmere Golf Club, Cary, N.C. Youngin Chun, Haile Plantation Golf and Country Club, Gainesville, Fla. Girls – Second Team Calista Reyes and Nicole Whiston, both from Bernardo Heights Country Club, San Diego Boys – Honorable Mention Parker Coody, Gleneagles Country Club, Plano, Texas Turner Hosch, Brookhaven Country Club, Farmers Branch, Texas
Teaming Up Get to know more about our key strategic alliances, and the deals available to you
Acura ClubCorp Champions Classic For this annual capper to the ClubCorp tournament season, 416 participants and 104 golf professionals traveled to Pinehurst Resort in Pinehurst, N.C., last fall. Teams played in one of two divisions: Ross, held Sept. 6-10, and Fazio, Sept. 10-14, divided regionally. A team from Oak Tree Country Club in Edmond, Okla., took the win in the Ross Division, while a team from Treesdale Golf & Country Club in Gibsonia, Pa., grabbed the title in the Fazio Division. Other tournament highlights included a hole-in-one by Hunter Haas, teaching golf professional at Timarron Country Club in Southlake, Texas.
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Medjet Ross Division: Oak Tree’s winning team, from left, Stephen Grimes, Kyle Maguire, golf pro Chad Bakken, John Cook, and Tyson Hickey
Fazio Division: Treesdale’s winning team, from left, Dave Yanief, golf pro Jimmy Brahm, Brad Johnston, Justin Kontul, and Ron Sachs
Correction The winners of the Two Person Best Ball tournament at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, were identified incorrectly in the Fall 2017 issue. The correct winners are:
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Senior Division — Pat Teague from Gleneagles Country Club in Plano, Texas, and Jerry Gatti from Las Colinas Country Club in Irving, Texas (overall low gross); Gary Smith and Tony Smith from Diamond Run Golf Club in Sewickley, Pa. (overall low net).
April 8-12 ClubCorp Couples Tournament Presented by Oceania at Pinehurst Resort in Pinehurst, N.C. May 2-6 ClubCorp Women’s Tennis Challenge Cup at Pinehurst Resort in Pinehurst, N.C.
Open Division — Bob Crnjarich and Rick Vano from Diamond Run (overall low gross); Clint Winn and Joel Hercik from Stonebridge Ranch Country Club in McKinney, Texas (overall low net).
coming to ClubCorp clubs
Pat Teague and Jerry Gatti
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Pro Tournaments
March 29-April 1 ANA Inspiration at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, Calif. May 3-6 Insperity Invitational at the Woodlands Country Club in the Woodlands, Texas
Scoop: With access to 250-plus private air ambulances and specially trained emergency personnel worldwide, this medical air evacuation service has been assisting travelers in medical situations for more than 25 years. The company transfers clients who are hospitalized for illness or injury more than 150 miles away from home to the hospital of their choice, even if the transfer is not considered medically necessary by the attending doctor. Though many travel insurance providers exclude coverage for injuries resulting from adventure activities such as rock climbing, diving, etc., Medjet does not have an adventuretravel disclaimer. What’s new: In November, the company upgraded its MedjetHorizon membership option to include crisis response and evacuation coverage for natural disaster and pandemic. This in addition to other travel safety concerns, such as political threat, terrorism, and more. Also, due to the rising costs of international health care, MedjetHorizon members now receive an increase of $10,000 for cash advances, from $50,000 to $60,000, for medical emergencies. Information: medjet.com Deal: If younger than 75, you can purchase a one-year annual individual Medjet membership for $235 or one-year annual family membership for $360. Other reduced rates also available, including for “Diamond” memberships for ages 75 to 84. For details, call the ClubLine or email clubline@clubcorp.com W I N T E R 2018
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Where to play. Where to dine. Where to meet.
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.
SunRidge Canyon 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.
In Fountain Hills.
Silicon Valley Capital Club, San Jose, Calif.
University Club Signature Gold Dining.
United States Alabama
In Alpine.
Silver Lakes Golf Club
Auburn Saugahatchee Country Club In Opelika. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
Birmingham Anniston Country Club In Anniston. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
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 Gadsden. Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.
Huntsville Burningtree Country Club In Decatur. Signature Gold Golf.
Hampton Cove Golf Club
Magnolia Grove Golf Club
In Hoover. Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. P R I VAT EC LU B S M AG.C O M
In Union Springs.
Wynlakes Golf & Country Club Signature Gold Golf.
My Arizona Community, 800-433-5079 myarizonacommunity.com
Antelope Point Marina In Lake Powell. Part of Forever Resorts.
Montgomery
Anthem Golf & Country Club, 623-742-6200
Cambrian Ridge Golf Club
C apital City Club, 334-834-8920
Red Mountain Theatre Company Ross Bridge Golf Club
Oro Valley Country Club, 520-297-1121
Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.
Greystone Golf & Country Club
Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.
Next Door Restaurant Shenandoah Plantation Hunting and Fishing
Phoenix
Mobile
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.
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Omni Tucson National Resort Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
Arizona
In Florence. Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.
Tucson
In Dothan. Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.
The Shoals Golf Club
In Greenville. Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.
Oxmoor Valley Golf Club
City Grill Highland Oaks Golf Club
Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.
In Auburn. Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.
Signature Gold Golf.
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anthemclubaz.com In Anthem, about 40 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. 36 holes of Greg Nashdesigned golf, two resort-style pools, and two fitness centers. Signature Gold Golf.
The Capital Grille In Phoenix and Scottsdale.
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse In Scottsdale.
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 Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
Arkansas Bentonville Fayetteville Country Club In Fayetteville. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
Shadow Valley Country Club In Rogers. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
El Dorado Mystic Creek Golf Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
Fort Smith Fianna Hills Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
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.
Hot Springs Diamante, A Private Membership Golf Club, 501-922-1114 diamanteclub.com In Hot Springs Village; 50 miles from Little Rock International Airport. 18-hole golf course designed by Ault, Clark & Associates, 4 lighted clay tennis courts, pool. Closed Mon.
Little Rock Pine Bluff Country Club In Pine Bluff. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
California Bakersfield Bakersfield Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
Lake Tahoe See Reno, Nev.
Los Angeles My Los Angeles Community, 800-433-5079 mylosangelescommunity.com
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Gainey Ranch Golf Club, 480-951-0022
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.
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.
House of Blues Foundation Room Lounge In Anaheim.
Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza Porter Valley Country Club, 818-360-1071 portervalley.com In Northridge. 18-hole Ted 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.
Sand Canyon Country Club In Santa Clarita.
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Six Flags Magic Mountain Spago In Beverly Hills. Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.
WP24 Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.
Monterey Carmel Valley Ranch Resort 6 miles from Carmel-by-the-Sea. Signature Gold Golf.
Hyatt Regency Monterey
Napa Kitchen Collective Access to member’s lounge and interactive kitchen experience. Reservations required.
Ontario Canyon Crest Country Club, 951-274-7900 canyoncrestcc.com In Riverside, 20 miles from Ontario International Airport. Golf course, 6 tennis courts, swimming pool. Closed Mon.
Orange County Aliso Viejo Country Club, 949-598-9200 alisogolf.com In Aliso Viejo, 13 miles from John Wayne Airport. 18 holes of Jack Nicklaus/Jack Nicklaus II-designed golf, practice facilities, pro shop, private event facilities. Closed Monday. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
AL.KA.LI Salon Bayside Restaurant In Newport Beach.
Bistango Restaurant In Irvine.
Center Club Orange County, 714-662-3414 center-club.com In the Center Tower building in downtown Costa Mesa, near John Wayne Airport. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.
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.
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In Seal Beach. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
Palm Springs Copley’s Restaurant Desert Falls Country Club, 760-340-5646 desert-falls.com In Palm Desert, 15 miles southeast of Palm Springs. Par-72 course spans 7,017 yards with views of the San Jacinto Mountain Range. Tee-time cancellation policy applies. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa In Indian Wells.
Indian Wells Country Club, 760-345-2561 indianwellsclub.com In Indian Wells, 20 miles southeast of Palm Springs Airport. 2 clubhouses, ballroom, fitness center, private dining rooms, patio dining, and pro shop. 2 championship courses wind through the foothills of the Santa Rosa Mountains. Tee-time cancellation policy applies. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
Mission Hills Country Club, 760-324-9400 missionhills.com In Rancho Mirage; 10 miles southeast of Palm Springs. 1,760-acre club with 3 championship 18-hole golf courses. Large clubhouse, pool, fitness center, 29 tennis courts (5 grass). Tee-time cancellation policy applies. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Roy’s restaurant In Rancho Mirage.
Sacramento My Sacramento Community, 800-433-5079 mysacramentocommunity.com
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.
Trinity Lake Resorts & Marinas In Trinity Lake. Part of Forever Resorts.
Turkey Creek Golf Club, 916-434-9100 turkeycreekgc.com In Lincoln. 18-hole Brad Belldesigned golf course, grill. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
San Diego My San Diego Community, 800-433-5079 mysandiegocommunity.com
Bay Club Carmel Valley One of the Bay Club Company’s 11 facilities on the West Coast. Complimentary access for traveling members.
Bernardo Heights Country Club, 858-487-4022 bernardoheightscc.com 18-hole Ted Robinson-designed golf course, informal and formal dining, private events space. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse 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 uc-sandiego.com Atop Symphony Towers downtown. Two main dining rooms
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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 30day advance tee times for members with Signature Gold Unlimited and privileges in the market of the members’ second home or business. Signature Gold Golf offers complimentary golf at Associate Clubs and signature courses (two rounds per club per month; tee times booked 14 days prior to play). Signature Gold Dining offers complimentary dining at 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.
and six meeting rooms. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.
San Francisco My Bay Area Community, 800-433-5079 mybayareacommunity.com
Bay Club at the Gateway One of the Bay Club Company’s 11 facilities on the West Coast. Complimentary access for traveling members.
Bay Club Courtside In Los Gatos. One of the Bay Club Company’s 11 facilities on the West Coast. Complimentary access for traveling members.
Bay Club Financial District One of the Bay Club Company’s 11 facilities on the West Coast. Complimentary access for traveling members.
Bay Club Marin In Marin. One of the Bay Club Company’s 11 facilities on the West Coast. Complimentary access for traveling members.
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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
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In Kentfield. One of the Bay Club Company’s 11 facilities on the West Coast. Complimentary access for traveling members.
Bay Club San Francisco One of the Bay Club Company’s 11 facilities on the West Coast. Complimentary access for traveling members.
Bay Club Santa Clara In Santa Clara. One of the Bay Club Company’s 11 facilities on the West Coast. Complimentary access for traveling members.
Bay Club SF Tennis One of the Bay Club Company’s 11 facilities on the West Coast. Complimentary access for traveling members.
The Club at Wingtip Club Quarters Crow Canyon Country Club, 925-735-5700 crow-canyon.com In Danville, 30 miles east of San Francisco at the foot of Mount Diablo. 18-hole Ted Robinsondesigned golf course, 13 tennis courts, pool, fitness facility. Closed Mon.
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse Hotel Zoe Napa Valley Lodge In Napa Valley.
One Market Restaurant 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 in Sonoma County. 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
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.
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Lake Don Pedro Marina In Don Pedro Lake. Part of Forever Resorts.
Silicon Valley Capital Club, 408-971-9300 sanjoseclub.com In Knight Ridder Building in heart of downtown. Main dining room, 4 private dining rooms, meeting rooms, conference rooms. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.
Victorville 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.
Vail Sonnenalp Club In Edwards. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
Sonnenalp Hotel
Connecticut Hartford Hartford Club Signature Gold Dining.
Stamford See New York City.
Windsor Locks Six Flags New England In Springfield, Mass.
Delaware
Colorado
Newark
Aspen
Wilmington
Aspen Glen Club, 970-704-1905
Club
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.
Sky Hotel
Colorado Springs The El Paso Club Signature Gold Dining.
Denver Black Bear Golf Club, 303-840-3100 blackbearclub.com In Parker. 32 miles south of Denver International Airport. 18-hole Jeff Brauer-designed golf course, driving range, practice facilities, dining room. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. 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 Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
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University and Whist Signature Gold Dining.
Florida
The Capital Grille The Club at Boca Pointe
rooms, pool, private events space. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
In Boca Raton. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort
Hamilton Douglass Clothiers Heron Bay Golf Club
In Amelia Island.
In Coral Springs.
Lago Mar Country Club In Plantation. Signature Gold Golf.
Red Door Spa Tower Club, 954-764-8550 tower-florida.com On the 28th floor of One Financial Plaza in the downtown business district, with views of the Atlantic Ocean. Library/lounge, dining room, and private rooms for business and social events. Signature Gold Dining.
TPC Eagle Trace Golf Club In Coral Springs.
Fort Myers The Capital Grille
Clearwater
In Naples.
Countryside Country Club, 727-796-2153
The Club at Pelican Preserve
Omni Jacksonville Hotel Queen’s Harbour Yacht and Country Club, 904-221-1012 queensharbourcc.com On the Intracoastal Waterway in Queen’s Harbour; 24 miles from Jacksonville International Airport. 18-hole Mark McCumber designed golf course. 2 tennis courts, pool. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
Melbourne Suntree Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
Miami My South Coast Community, 800-433-5079 mysouthcoastcommunity.com
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse Servcorp See Other Affiliates section.
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.
Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
East Lake Woodlands Country Club, 727-784-8576
Haile Plantation Golf & Country Club, 352-335-0055
In Celebration.
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.
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.
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.
StarLite Dining Cruises
Destin Hotel DeFuniak In DeFuniak Springs.
The Palms of Destin Resort & Conference Center Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club In Santa Rosa Beach. Signature Gold Golf.
Silver Beach Towers Silver Shells Beach Resort & Spa Vue on 30a In Santa Rosa Beach.
Fort Lauderdale My South Coast Community, 800-433-5079 mysouthcoastcommunity.com
Raptor Bay Golf Club In Bonita Springs.
Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples In Naples
Gainesville
Jacksonville My Jacksonville Community, 800-433-5079 myjacksonvillecommunity.com
Amelia National Golf Club In Fernandina Beach.
The Capital Grille Deercreek Country Club, 904-363-1604 deercreekclub.com 20 miles south of downtown. 18-hole Robert Miller-designed golf course, practice facilities, pro shop, fitness center, 8 outdoor Har-Tru tennis courts, informal dining. Closed Mon. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
Marsh Creek Country Club, 904-461-1101 marshcreek.com In St. Augustine. 18-hole golf course, informal and formal dining, 10 tennis courts, fitness
Orlando Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge Buena Vista Palace Resort & Spa In Walt Disney World.
The Capital Grille Celebration Golf Club Citrus Club, 407-843-1080
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 Golden Bear Club at Keene’s Pointe In Windermere. Signature Gold Golf.
Grand Bohemian Hotel House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch Signature Gold Dining.
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.
Canongate I Golf Club, 770-463-3342 Queen’s Harbour Yacht & Country Club, Jacksonville, Fla. 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.
Panama City Firefly Restaurant
Pensacola Lost Key Golf Club Signature Gold Golf.
Sarasota 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 universitycenterclub.com On the campus of Florida State University overlooking the stadium. Formal and informal dining, private meeting room, ballroom. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.
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Tampa My Tampa Bay Community, 800-433-5079 mytampabaycommunity.com
The Capital Grille
Centre Club, 813-286-4040 centretampa.com Atop the Urban Center in Westshore. Dining room, lounge, private dining and meeting rooms, conference room. Closed Sat and Sun. Signature Gold Dining.
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.
Monarch Country Club, 772-286-8447 monarchclub.com In Palm City, 40 miles north of West Palm Beach. 18-hole championship Arnold Palmer golf course,
6 lighted Har-Tru tennis courts, pool, Jacuzzi. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
PGA National Resort & Spa In Palm Beach Gardens. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
Georgia Atlanta My Atlanta Community, 800-433-5079 myatlantacommunity.com
Atlanta National Golf Club, 707-442-8801 atlantanationalgolfclub.com In Alpharetta. Golf retreat surrounded by rolling hills. 18-hole Pete and P.B. Dye-designed golf course, practice facilities, formal and casual dining, men’s grill, meeting facilities. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
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
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.
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 Sat and 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.
Currahee Club In Toccoa. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
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Eagle’s Landing Country Club, 770-389-2000 eagleslandingcc.com In Stockbridge, 20 miles south of downtown Atlanta. 27-hole Tom Fazio-designed golf course. Pro shop, 8 tennis courts, 2 pools, informal dining. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
Eagle Watch Golf Club, 770-591-1000 eaglewatchgc.com In Woodstock. Set in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. 18-hole Arnold Palmer-designed golf course, dining room, garden room, lounge.
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 In Atlanta, Dunwoody.
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.
Jonpaul’s Tonsorial and Spa Services In Johns Creek.
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 clubline
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The Manor Golf & Country Club, 678-366-3886
casual dining, private events space. Closed Tue.
Savannah
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.
White Columns Country Club, 770-343-9025
Valdosta
Mirror Lake Golf Club, 770-459-5599
White Oak Golf Club, 770-251-6700
mirrorlakegc.com In Villa Rica. 36 holes of golf, dining room, patio with views of Mirror Lake, pool, 4 tennis courts.
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.
Northwood Country Club, 770-923-2909 northwoodcc.com In Lawrenceville, 35 miles northeast of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 18-hole championship golf course, driving range, fitness center.
Olde Atlanta Golf Club, 770-497-0097 oldeatlantagc.com In Suwanee. 18-hole Arthur Hillsdesigned golf course, practice facilities, casual dining, private events facilities.
The Peachtree Club In Midtown.
Planterra Ridge Golf Club, 770-487-8141 planterraridgegc.com In Peachtree City. 27 miles south of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 18-hole golf course, practice facilities, dining room, pool. Closed Tue.
Polo Golf & Country Club, 770-887-7656 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.
Quest Women’s Spa & Fitness Center In Alpharetta.
Reynolds Lake Oconee In Greensboro. Exclusive pricing on overnight packages.
The Ritz-Carlton Atlanta The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee
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.
See Tallahassee, Fla.
Hawaii Kauai St. Regis Princeville Resort
Maui Dunes at Maui Lani Golf Course Spago Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.
Oahu Hawaii Prince Golf Club Prince Waikiki Plaza Club Signature Gold Dining.
Royal Hawaiian Golf Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
Illinois Champaign Urbana Country Club
The Whitley Windermere Golf Club, 678-513-1000
In Urbana. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
windermeregc.com In Cumming. 18-hole Davis Love III-designed golf course, dining room, private events facilities.
My Chicago Community, 800-433-5079
Augusta The Carriage House Inn In Aiken, South Carolina.
The Pinnacle Club The Willcox In Aiken, South Carolina.
Woodside Plantation Country Club, 803-649-3383 woodside-plantation.com In Aiken, South Carolina. 30 miles from Augusta Regional Airport in Woodside Plantation. 3 golf courses, 10 tennis courts, 2 pools. Closed Mon. Green fees apply to all members during Masters week.
Columbus Country Club of Columbus Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
Chicago mychicagocommunity.com
Bar Toma Part of Levy Restaurants.
Cafe Spiaggia Part of Levy Restaurants.
Calumet Country Club In Homewood.
The Capital Grille
Spa access only.
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.
Spirit of Chicago
Peoria Country Club of Peoria Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
Rockford Country Club
In Chicago, Naperville, Rosemont.
Fort Wayne
House of Blues Foundation Room
healypointcc.com 18-hole Gary Player-designed golf course, formal and casual dining, tennis complex with 10 courts, pool, fitness facilities. Closed Tue.
Signature Gold Dining.
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Red Door Spa Ritz-Carlton, Chicago Rolling Green Country Club, 847-945-6200
Indiana
Six Flags Over Georgia Six Flags White Water Sun City Peachtree Golf Club, 678-242-1933
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Ravisloe Golf Club In Homewood.
Chicago Elite Yacht Club Quarters Hotel The Drake Hotel Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch
traditionsofbraseltongc.com In Jefferson. 18-hole golf course,
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.
Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
Healy Point Country Club, 478-743-1495
Traditions of Braselton, 706-363-9963
Mystic Blue Odyssey Cruises Ravinia Green Country Club, 847-945-6200
The Carlton Club at RitzCarlton, Chicago
In Greensboro.
riverforestgc.com In Forsyth. 25 miles northwest of Macon. 18-hole golf course, dining room, access to pool, tennis, and fitness facilities. Closed Mon.
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.
Rockford
Macon
River Forest Golf Club, 478-974-0974
Mid-America Club, 312-861-1100
Locations in Chicago, Lombard, and Rosemont.
Access for Signature and Associate Gold only.
suncitypeachtreegolf.com In Griffin. 18-hole golf course, practice facilities, dining room, bar, private events facilities.
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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.
Mansion on Forsyth Park
The Metropolitan, 312-876-3200 metclubchicago.com On the 66th and 67th floors of the Willis Tower in the financial district. Dining room, 16 private rooms, grill, wine bar, meeting and conference rooms, fitness center. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.
Evansville Rolling Hills Country Club In Newburgh. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
Puck’s Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.
Skyline Club, 317-263-5000 skyline-indy.com On the 36th floor of the One American Square building downtown. Main dining room, bar and grill, 4 private dining rooms. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.
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, pro shop, conference room, informal dining room, casual bar and grill, private dining room. Closed Mon. Signature Gold Golf.
Wichita Reflection Ridge Golf Club
Orchard Ridge Country Club
Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
Signature Gold Golf.
Indianapolis Broadmoor Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
The Capital Grille Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse Hawthorns Golf & Country Club In Fishers. Signature Gold Golf.
Omni Severin Hotel
Willowbend Golf Club
Kentucky Bowling Green Indian Hills Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
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.
Persimmon Ridge Golf Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
Polo Fields Golf & Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
Owensboro The Pearl 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
Shreveport Southern Trace Country Club, 318-798-8300 southern-trace.com 18-hole Arthur Hills-designed championship golf course, 6 lighted tennis courts, pool, spa and fitness facilities, whirlpool, steam room, and lounge.
Maryland Baltimore The Capital Grille
Eagle’s Nest Country Club In Phoenix, 21 miles north of Baltimore. 18-hole golf course, casual and upscale dining, eight Har-Tru outdoor tennis courts, Olympic-size pool, private event space. Closed Mon. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse The Golf Club at South River In Edgewater
Red Door Spa In Baltimore, Bethesda, and Gaithersburg.
Six Flags America Spirit of Baltimore
Rockville See Washington, D.C.
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 Golf Club and Lodge In Bolton.
Ipswich Country Club, 978-356-4822 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.
The Capital Grille Dearborn Racquet & Health Club In Dearborn.
No. VI Chophouse In Novi.
Oakhurst Golf & Country Club, 248-391-3300 oakhurstgolf.com In Clarkston. Arthur Hill-designed course. Three-story clubhouse includes dining options, meeting rooms, private event spaces, and pro shop. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
Oak Pointe Country Club, 810-229-4554 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.
Skyline Club, 248-350-9898
My Detroit Community, 800-433-5079 mydetroitcommunity.com
Hattiesburg Canebrake Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
Jackson
Patrick Farms Golf Club In Pearl.
Whisper Lake Country Club In Madison.
Columbia The Club at Old Hawthorne Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
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.
In Lansing.
Kansas City
Wolfgang Puck Grille Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.
Grand Rapids Cork Wine & Grille FireRock Grille In Caledonia.
Rush Creek Bistro In Grandville.
StoneWater Country Club In Caledonia.
Sunnybrook Country Club In Grandville.
Thousand Oaks Golf Club Watermark Country Club
Minnesota The Capital Grille Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse Medina Golf & Country Club, 763-478-6021 medinagolfcc.com In Medina, 20 miles west of downtown Minneapolis. Family
international callers
972-888-7357
866-989-GOLD
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972-888-7527 for a complete list of your benefits clubline . com private event desk
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Lake Caroline Golf Club In Madison. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
University Club of Michigan State University
Minneapolis
Detroit
Mississippi
Lake of the Ozarks
Cape Cod Michigan
Somerby Golf Club In Byron. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
TPC Michigan, 313-436-3000 tpcmichigangc.com In Dearborn. 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature course, casual dining, bar, lounge, locker rooms, private events space. Closed Mon. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
the clubline
800-433-5079 signature gold
Missouri
Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
In Brewster.
Rochester
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.
Langham Hotel Boston Odyssey Cruises Seaport Elite Yacht Cruises Spirit of Boston Ocean Edge Resort & Club
pool, 18 holes of championship golf, 9-hole short course, 4 HarTru tennis courts, dining options. 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 In Overland Park, Kansas. See Kansas City, Kansas.
Springfield Millwood Golf & Racquet Club In Ozark. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
St. Louis Missouri Athletic Club Signature Gold Dining.
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.
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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.
Bellagio Callville Bay Resort & Marina In Lake Mead. Part of Forever Resorts.
Canyon Gate Country Club, 702-363-0303 canyon-gate.com In Canyon Gate, 8 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip. 18-hole golf course, 4 tennis courts, 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.
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House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch Signature Gold Dining.
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Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.
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 Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.
Reno Charlie Palmer Group Receive VIP access and service at Charlie Palmer Steak restaurants.
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino
cherryvalleycc.com In Skillman. About 8 miles north of historic Princeton. 18-hole Rees Jones golf course set along Bedens Brook, 7 tennis courts, Olympic-size pool. Closed Mon. Signature Gold Golf.
Six Flags Great Adventure In Jackson, N.J.
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor In Jackson, N.J.
New Mexico Albuquerque Canyon Club Signature Gold Golf.
Las Cruces Picacho Hills Country Club Signature Gold Golf.
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 The Hamlet Golf & Country Club, 631-209-7448 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.
In Incline Village.
Red Door Spa
Somersett Country Club Signature Gold Golf.
The Village at Squaw Valley In Lake Tahoe, Calif.
New Hampshire Manchester Omni Mount Washington Resort The One Hundred Club In Portsmouth.
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.
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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.
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 VIP access and service at Del Frisco’s.
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse In Manhattan.
Le Cirque Cafe Signature Gold/O.N.E. Dining.
Manhattan Elite Yachts The Michelangelo Hotel Omni Berkshire Place Red Door Spa In Darien, Conn.; and New York City.
Room Mate Grace hotel Servcorp See Other Affiliates section.
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
Formal and informal dining, 6 private dining rooms. Signature Gold Dining.
In Blowing Rock.
Devils Ridge Golf Club, 919-557-6100
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.
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.
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.
Outer Banks
Sheraton Capital Center Hotel Siena Hotel
See Norfolk, Virginia.
In Chapel Hill.
Raleigh/Durham My Triangle Community, 800-433-5079 trianglecommunityclubs.com
Angus Barn C arolina Club, 919-962-1101 carolina-club.com In Chapel Hill. On the campus of UNC at Chapel Hill, in the George Watts Hill Alumni Center. 20 miles from 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.
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 Beaufort Club In Beaufort. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
City Club of Wilmington O2 Fitness River Landing Country Club In Wallace.
Wind Watch Golf & Country Club, 631-606-2252
In Bretton Woods.
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In Bellmore.
group exercise classes, personal training, massage, quick snack bistro. Adults only — 16 and older.
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 Anglebrook Golf Club In Lincolndale. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
The Athletic & Swim Club at Equitable Center, 212-265-3490 athleticswim.com Midtown location. World-class fitness area, 25-yard indoor pool,
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Brookhaven Country Club, Farmers Branch, Texas
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Cherry Valley Country Club
Winston-Salem Bermuda Run Country Club, 336-998-8155 bermudaruncc.com In Bermuda Run, about 13 miles southwest of Winston-Salem. Two 18-hole courses, tennis courts, two pools, private events space, and two clubhouses, both with dining options. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
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
Cleveland My North Coast Community, 800-433-5079 mynorthcoastcommunity.com
Blue Point Grill The Cabin Club The Capital Grille
The Club at Hillbrook In Chagrin Falls.
Delmonico’s Steakhouse Elyria Country Club In Elyria.
Fox Meadow Country Club In Medina.
Hill ‘n Dale Club In Medina.
House of Blues Foundation Room Access for Signature and Associate Gold only.
Lakeside Yacht Club 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 Heritage Golf Club, 614-777-1690 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.
Dayton My River Community, 800-433-5079 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.
Sugar Valley Country Club In Bellbrook.
Oklahoma Lawton
In Lyndhurst.
The Territory Golf and Country Club
Chagrin Valley Athletic Club
In Duncan. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
In Chagrin Falls.
McAlester McAlester Country Club
Philadelphia Applecross Country Club
Oklahoma City
In Downingtown.
Dornick Hills Country Club
In Newark, Del.
In Ardmore. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
The Greens Country Club
Blue Hen Bed & Breakfast The Capital Grille Club Quarters Hotel Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
Oak Tree Country Club
In Philadelphia, King of Prussia.
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.
Freedom Elite Yacht French Creek Golf Club In Chester County.
Hartefeld National, 610-268-8800
Salon Vivace In Gibsonia and Pittsburgh.
Seven Oaks Country Club In Beaver.
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 Trails Golf Club
hartefeld.com In Avondale, 40 miles from Philadelphia. 18-hole Tom Faziodesigned golf course, grill and pub, ballroom. Signature Gold Golf.
In Norman. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
North Hills Country Club, 215-887-8030
South Carolina
Shawnee Country Club In Shawnee. 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
Redmond The Loft of Bend
northhillscc.org In North Hills. 200-seat ballroom with bar, three pools, casual and upscale dining, and 18-hole golf course. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
Pyramid Club, 215-567-6510 pyramidclub.com Atop Mellon Bank Center in Center City. Views of the Delaware Valley from the main dining room. Meeting and conference rooms. Closed Sat-Sun except on holidays and for private parties. Signature Gold Dining.
Spirit of Philadelphia Talamore Country Club In Ambler.
The Capital Grille Ledgemont Country Club In Seekonk, Mass. Signature Gold Golf.
Aiken See Augusta, Ga.
Charleston Belmond Charleston Place Hotel Charleston National Golf Club Harbour Club, 843-723-9680 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 Bend.
Pittsburgh
In Mount Pleasant. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
Pennsylvania
My Pittsburgh Community, 800-433-5079
Signature Gold Golf.
Harrisburg
mypittsburghcommunity.com
Country Club of Harrisburg
The Capital Grille The Carlton Restaurant Diamond Run Golf Club, 412-741-2020
Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
Lebanon Country Club In Lebanon. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
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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
Seabrook Island Club 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
In Verona.
Greenville
Omni Bedford Springs Resort
Commerce Club, 864-232-5600
In Bedford. Signature Gold Golf.
commerce-club.com Atop the One Liberty Square building downtown. Dining and meeting rooms, bar, and grill. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.
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.
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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.
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, 843-342-2080
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.
Clarksville Country Club In Clarksville. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. 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.
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.
Texas
Myrtle Beach
Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
Barefoot Resort & Golf
Abilene Abilene Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
Amarillo Amarillo Country Club
Amarillo Club
Signature Gold Golf at Dye Club. Preferred rates at Fazio, Love, and Norman courses.
Signature Gold Dining.
House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch
My Lone Star Community, 800-433-5079
Austin
Signature Gold Dining.
mylonestarcommunity.com
Wachesaw Plantation Club
Driskill Hotel Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse The Hills of Lakeway, 512-261-7200
In Murrells Inlet. Signature Gold Golf.
Tennessee Chattanooga Black Creek Country Club Signature Gold Golf.
Knoxville
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
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.
Memphis Crescent Club, 901-684-1010 crescent-club.com Atop Crescent Center between
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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 Flintrock Falls for Signature Gold. Golf benefits on the Hills course for Signature and Associate Gold.
L akeway Country Club, 512-261-7272 The 18-hole, Leon Howarddesigned Live Oak Golf Course has driving range, pro shop, 18 tennis courts, grill. Closed Mon. The 18-hole Yaupon Course, designed by Leon Howard, features practice facilities, driving range, pro shop, grill. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
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
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 In Addison, Uptown.
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.
Omni Dallas Convention Center Hotel Omni Dallas Hotel at Park West Park City Club Red Door Spa
Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
In Frisco.
The University of Texas Club, 512-471-2000
Gleneagles Country Club, 972-867-6666
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.
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.
Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek Rough Creek Lodge & Resort
Hackberry Creek Country Club, 972-869-2631
shadyvalley.com In Arlington, between Dallas and Fort Worth. Golf course, driving range, tennis court, pool, and sauna. Closed Mon.
Corpus Christi Corpus Christi Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
Dallas/Fort Worth
Frisco Gun Club
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.
My Dallas Fort Worth Community, 800-433-5079 mydfwcommunity.com
Brookhaven Country Club, 972-243-6151 brookhavenclub.com In Farmers Branch. Three 18-hole golf courses, practice facilities, pro shop, 39 tennis courts, 6 racquetball courts, 5 pools, fitness center, formal and informal dining, private dining rooms, banquet facilities.
Canyon Creek Country Club, 972-231-1466 canyoncreekclub.com In Richardson. 18-hole golf course, pro shop, 24 lighted tennis courts, 3 pools, indoor and outdoor dining. Closed Tue.
In Dallas and Plano.
In Glen Rose.
Roy’s restaurant In Plano.
Shady Valley Country Club, 817-275-3092
Sheraton Stonebriar Hotel Six Flags Hurricane Harbor In Arlington.
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Six Flags Over Texas In Arlington.
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Stonebriar Country Club, 972-625-5050
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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.
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Stonebridge Ranch Country Club stonebridgeranchcountryclub.com In McKinney. Overnight accommodations in golf course
cottages. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
Bay Oaks Country Club, 281-488-7888
The Ranch Clubhouse, 972-540-2000
bayoakscountryclub.com 18-hole Arthur Hills golf course, 9 tennis courts, pool, fitness center, formal and casual dining. Closed Mon.
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 conference rooms, and special-event facilities. Closed Mon.
Tower Club, 214-220-0403 tower-dallas.com In Thanksgiving Tower downtown; 15 miles from Dallas Love Field and 25 miles from DFW International Airport. Main dining room, e-lounge, bar, 13 private dining rooms with views of the city. Reservations required. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.
Trophy Club Country Club, 817-837-1900 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.
Walnut Creek Country Club, 817-477-3192 walnutcreekcc.com In Mansfield, 15 miles southeast of Fort Worth. 36 holes of golf, putting green, 14 tennis courts, 2 pools. Private dining rooms. Closed Mon.
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.
Hearthstone Country Club, 281-463-2201 hearthstoneclub.com In northwest Houston. 27-hole golf course designed by Jay Riviere, 6 tennis courts, 2 pools. Closed Mon.
House of Blues Foundation Room Access for Signature and Associate Gold only.
House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch
The Clubs of Kingwood
Signature Gold Dining.
theclubsofkingwood.com In Kingwood. Hailed as one of the “World’s Largest Private Country Clubs”
The Houston Club, 713-225-3257
The Clubs of Kingwood at Deerwood, 281-360-1060 18-hole championship golf course, driving range, pro shop, clubhouse, grill. Informal dining room available for private functions. Closed Mon. Green fees apply after use of Signature Gold and O.N.E. complimentary rounds.
The Clubs of Kingwood at Kingwood, 281-358-2171 Four 18-hole golf courses, 5 pools, 26 tennis courts, clubhouse, pro shop. Closed Mon.
Del Frisco’s VIP access and service at Del Frisco’s.
The Downtown Club thedowntownclubhouston.com An alliance of two private club traditions in downtown Houston that offers expanded benefits for downtown business leaders and residents. Private dining rooms available at both clubs.
The Downtown Club at Houston Center, 713-654-0877 In First City parking garage downtown. Complete athletics, basketball, indoor track, 4 group exercise studios. Lunch only. Signature Gold Dining.
The Downtown Club at Met, 713-652-0700
Houston
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.
My Houston Community, 800-433-5079
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
myhoustoncommunity.com
In Houston, the Woodlands.
April Sound Country Club, 936-588-1101
The Golf Trails of the Woodlands, 281-882-3000
aprilsoundcountryclub.com On Lake Conroe, 45 miles north of Houston. 27 holes of golf, 12 tennis courts, fitness center, aquatics complex.
thegolftrails.com In the Woodlands. 20 miles north of George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Two golf courses, the 18-hole Oaks and 18-hole Panther
The Westin Stonebriar Resort
Trail, dining and snack options, access to pool and fitness facilities at adjacent Woodlands Resort & Conference Center.
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.
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.
South Shore Harbour, 281-334-0525 southshoreharbourcc.com In League City. 20 miles southeast of William P. Hobby Airport. 27-hole golf course, private events facilities. Closed Mon.
Traditions Club In Bryan. Golf benefits for Signature Gold Golf.
Lubbock
Victoria
Hillcrest Country Club
Victoria Country Club
Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
The Texas Tech Club, 806-742-4496
Waco
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.
Situated on the home side of Baylor University’s McLane Stadium. Dining, private event spaces, meeting rooms with business amenities. Signature Gold Dining.
McAllen
Utah
Cimarron Country Club, 956-581-7401
Park City
clubatcimarron.com In Mission. 5 miles from McAllen Miller International Airport. Championship golf course, pool, racquetball courts, lighted tennis courts. Closed Mon.
Midland Green Tree Country Club Signature Gold Golf.
San Angelo San Angelo Country Club Signature Gold Golf.
San Antonio My Lone Star Community, 800-433-5079
Baylor Club
Jeremy Ranch Golf & Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
Virginia Arlington See Washington, D.C.
Centreville See Washington, D.C.
Charlottesville Greencroft Club Signature Gold Dining.
Haymarket See Washington, D.C.
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 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
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
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.
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.
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.
Temple
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.
Wildflower Country Club, 254-771-1177
Greenbrier Country Club, 757-547-7375
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.
Longview
In Bullard. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
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.
Willow Creek Golf Club, 281-376-4061
Summit Club
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Tyler Eagle’s Bluff Country Club
The Currituck Club, 252-453-9400
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Nags Head Golf Links, 252-441-8073
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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.
In Bellevue.
The Sanderling Resort Spirit of Norfolk Town Point Club, 757-625-6606
In Lacey.
town-point.com Downtown in the World Trade Center. Formal and casual dining, lounge, business center, meeting and conference rooms. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.
Richmond Ford’s Colony Country Club, 757-258-4100 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.
In Snohomish.
The Golf Club at Hawks Prairie The Golf Club at Newcastle In Newcastle.
Harbour Pointe Golf Club In Mukilteo.
Hotel Monaco Hotel Vintage Park Sorrento Hotel Trophy Lake Golf & Casting In Port Orchard.
Washington National Golf Club In Auburn.
Tacoma Pacific Grill
Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. My Capital Community, 800-433-5079
Omni Richmond Hotel Red Door Spa Stonehenge Golf & Country Club, 804-378-7841
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stonehengeclub.com In Midlothian, 30 miles from Richmond International Airport. Golf course, putting green, 6 lighted tennis courts, junior Olympic-size pool. Closed Mon.
In Washington, D.C.; and Tysons Corner, Va.
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.
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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 In Washington D.C.; Tysons, Va.
The Golf Club at Lansdowne In Lansdowne, Va.
Lansdowne Resort In Lansdowne, Va.
Madame Tussaud’s Presidents Gallery Members receive 50 percent off admission.
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Mt. Vernon Excursion Norbeck Country Club, 301-774-7700 norbeckcc.com In Rockville. 18 miles north of Washington D.C. 18-hole golf course, 12 tennis courts, volleyball court, pool, fitness center. Course closed Mon. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
Odyssey Cruises Piedmont Club, 703-753-5922 piedmontclub.com In Haymarket, Va. 25 miles from Washington Dulles International 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
Geneva National Golf Club In Lake Geneva.
University Club of Milwaukee — Downtown Signature Gold Dining.
University Club of Milwaukee — Golf Club Signature Gold Golf.
Wausau Greenwood Hills Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
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Glendale Golf and Country Club In Hamilton. Signature Gold Golf.
Grandview Golf Club
In Arlington, Va.; Vienna, Va.; and Washington, D.C.
In Laval. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
2 hours north of Toronto.
Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner
Le Fontainebleau Golf Club
2 hours west of Toronto. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
In Tysons, Va.
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.
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 Signature Gold Golf.
Kanata Golf & Country Club In Kanata.
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.
In Acton.
Charleston Berry Hills Country Club Signature Gold Golf.
Wisconsin Madison Bishops Bay Country Club In Middleton. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
Milwaukee The Capital Grille Destination Kohler In Kohler.
Greystone Golf Club In Milton.
Toka Salon & Day Spa Tower Club Tysons Corner, 703-761-4250
West Virginia
Greenhills Golf Club
Toronto, Ontario Blue Springs Golf Club Caledon Woods Golf Club 30 minutes northwest of Toronto.
Cherry Downs Golf & Country Club In Pickering.
The Club at Bond Head In Bond Head. Signature Gold Golf.
The Country Club In Woodbridge.
DiamondBack Golf Club In Richmond Hill.
Eagle Ridge Golf Club In Georgetown. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
Emerald Hills Golf Club In Stouffville.
Glen Abbey Golf Club 30 minutes west of Toronto.
Glencairn Golf Club In Milton.
Heron Point Golf Links In Ancaster.
Hidden Lake Golf Club In Burlington. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
King Valley Golf Club In King City.
King’s Riding Golf Club In King City.
The Lake Joseph Club 2 hours north of Toronto.
National Pines Golf Club In Innisfil.
Omni King Edward Hotel RattleSnake Point Golf Club In Milton.
Rocky Crest Golf Resort In Mactier.
Sherwood Inn In Port Carling.
Station Creek Golf Club In Gormley.
Wyndance Golf Club Signature Gold Golf.
Vancouver, British Columbia Vida Spa 4 locations.
China Beijing C apital Club, 011-8610-8486-2225 thecapitalclub.com On the 50th floor of Capital Mansion in the Chao Yang business district. Bar area, grill room, Chinese dining room, 9 private rooms, business center with wireless Internet access and videoconferencing facilities. Athletics area includes swimming
pool, gymnasium, squash, and 6-lane bowling alley. Signature Gold Dining.
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.
England London Club Quarters Hotel, Gracechurch Club Quarters Hotel, St. Paul’s Club Quarters Hotel, Trafalgar Square St. James’s Hotel & Club
France Paris Paris International Golf Club Signature Gold Golf.
Saint James Paris Hotel
Germany Frankfurt Frankfurt Airport Club Inside the Frankfurt Airport complex, near the Sheraton Hotel.
India New Delhi Le Cirque
Indonesia Jakarta American Club
Mexico Cancun Omni Cancun Hotel & Villas Omni Puerto Adventuras Hotel Beach Resort In Puerto Adventuras.
Playa Azul Golf, Scuba, Spa Hotel Presidente Intercontinental Cozumel Resort Spa
Puerto Vallarta Casa Velas Hotel Boutique Marina Vallarta Club de Golf, 011-52-322-221-00-73 vallartagolfclubs.com In Marina Vallarta, north of Puerto Vallarta and 5 miles from the airport. 18-hole championship course, driving range, practice green. Clubhouse, open terrace, bar. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold and Silver only.
Marriott Casa Magna Hotel The Owners Club at Puerto Vallarta, 011-52-322-221-2690 In the exclusive Marina Vallarta Club de Golf on Mexico’s Pacific Coast. Championship golf, 3-bedroom, 3-bath or 2-bedroom, 2-1/2-bath furnished accommodations with private verandas and hot tubs. Members pay cart fees only at Vista Vallarta, the 18-hole Jack Nicklaus-designed course. A second 18-hole course, designed by Tom Weiskopf, is also available for play.
Vista Vallarta Club de Golf, 011-52-322-29-000-30 vallartagolfclubs.com In the foothills overlooking Puerto Vallarta. Two 18-hole golf courses: one Jack Nicklaus-designed 18-hole championship course, and a course by Tom Weiskopf. Practice facilities, pro shop, clubhouse. Signature Gold Golf.
Puerto Rico San Juan Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
Roc (Taiwan) Taipei American Club World Trade Center Club
Cozumel
Scotland
Cozumel Country Club, 011-52-987-872-9570
St. Andrews
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
Old Course Hotel St. Andrews Golf Resort & Spa
Singapore Singapore The American Club Tower Club In Republic Plaza.
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 Business 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 Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse 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, 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.
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Silversea Members receive up to 5 percent discount on cruises, $200 shipboard credit, and onboard amenities.
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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.
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.
Services Ship Sticks Members receive preferred rates for golf club shipping services. Coupon code: ClubCorp2017
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Transportation 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.
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.
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Brining Pheasant “It’s important to brine before cooking because it brings out natural flavors, imparts aromatics and spices, and helps retain moisture in meats, especially lean wild birds.” — Executive chef Jim Gelzheiser, Rivers Club, Pittsburgh
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Roasted Wild Pheasant With Cranberry Port Jus Executive chef Jim Gelzheiser of Rivers Club in Pittsburgh serves these brined and roasted pheasants with a tart and savory cranberry port gravy. 2 cups water 1 cup honey 1 orange, zest and juice 1 lemon, zest and juice 2 small cloves garlic, smashed 1 sprig sage 2 sprigs rosemary 6 sprigs thyme 1 cinnamon stick 1 bay leaf 8 black peppercorns 4 teaspoons brown sugar 4 teaspoons kosher salt 2 whole pheasants (2 pounds each), skin on 1 tablespoon cold butter 3 tablespoons softened butter salt and pepper paprika Cranberry Port Jus (recipe follows)
To make the brine, in a large saucepan combine water, honey, citrus juices and zest, garlic, fresh herbs, cinnamon stick, bay leaf, peppercorns, brown sugar, and kosher salt and bring to a simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature. Add pheasants to a gallon zip-lock bag and add brine. Refrigerate for 4 to 12 hours. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Remove pheasants from the brine and discard brine. Pat pheasants dry with paper towels and place breast side up in a roasting pan. Place 1/4 tablespoon cold butter under the skin on each side of the breasts. Then brush the softened butter over the skin on top. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Roast 1-1/2 hours, basting frequently, until the temperature of the thigh and breast reads 165 degrees. Remove the pheasants from the oven and cover to keep warm. Rest for 10 minutes before carving. To serve, add a pool of Cranberry Port Jus to each plate and top with carved pheasant. Yield: 6 servings
CRANBERRY PORT JUS 1/3 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup port 1 shallot, minced 3 cups chicken stock salt and cracked black pepper In a small bowl, combine cranberries and port. Steep until the cranberries are plump, about 30 minutes. Remove excess fat from the roasting pan used to cook the pheasant and place the fat in a deep saucepan. Add shallots and the plumped cranberries and port mixture and cook on medium-high heat until reduced by half. Stir in chicken stock and simmer for 15 minutes or until thickened. If needed, the sauce can be thickened additionally with cornstarch slurry (made with 1 teaspoon cornstarch and 1 teaspoon water or port). Season with salt and cracked black pepper.
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Prepping Elk “Because of elk’s lean properties, it’s important to marinate it before high-heat grilling.”
— Robert Bifulco, former executive chef at the University of Texas Club, Austin
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Herb-Marinated Elk With Grilled Pear Rosemary Vinaigrette Salad Robert Bifulco, former executive chef of the University of Texas Club in Austin, keeps this leaner red-meat alternative to beef even lighter by grilling the marinated meat and serving it over mixed greens dressed with fruity vinaigrette. 4 boneless elk steaks (sirloin or tenderloin), 4 ounces each 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, minced 2 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper 1 cup canola oil 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 4 cups mixed salad greens, chilled Grilled Pear Rosemary Vinaigrette (recipe follows)
Place elk meat in a nonreactive pan. Puree the rosemary, garlic, salt, pepper, oil, and lemon juice in a blender until smooth. Pour over the meat. Marinate for 3 or 4 hours in the refrigerator. Turn the meat midway through for best flavor results. Remove the meat from the pan, wiping off excess marinade. On a medium-high charcoal or electric grill, cook until desired doneness, about 2 or 3 minutes per side. Rest the meat for 15 minutes, keeping it warm. Slice as desired. To serve, divide the salad mixture between four plates and arrange the sliced elk meat atop each salad. Drizzle with Grilled Pear Rosemary Vinaigrette, garnish with pear slices, and serve immediately. Yield: 4 servings
GRILLED PEAR ROSEMARY VINAIGRETTE 2 Bartlett pears, peeled and thinly sliced 1 tablespoon each lemon juice and water salt and pepper 2 teaspoons shallots, minced 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced 5 tablespoons rice wine vinegar, or apple vinegar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 1 cup canola oil 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
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In a medium bowl, add the pears and sprinkle with the lemon juice and water mixture. Season with salt and pepper and let rest for 10 minutes. Heat a grill pan on medium-high and grill the pears briefly until golden on each side. Cool. Reserve 12 pear slices to garnish the salads. Add the remaining slices to a blender with the shallots, mustard, rosemary, vinegar, kosher salt, and white pepper. Combine until smooth. Chill the mixture for about 30 minutes before use. With the blender churning, slowly add the oil and blend for 3 minutes. Add parsley, adjust seasoning to taste, and chill until ready to use.
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PHOENIX Save more than $1,000 when you use your complimentary benefits to the maximum in Phoenix with complimentary golf at Anthem, Gainey Ranch and Seville country clubs and complimentary dining at the University Club. Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch Phoenix is hosting the Barrett Jackson Car Show in January, Waste Management Phoenix Open in February and Spring Training in March. Members can enjoy 20% off the rate of the day, as well as the following free items – WiFi, beach and pool activities, welcome drink upon checkin, live music nightly in Center Stage Bar, shuttle to Old Town Scottsdale and Kierland, and hiking shuttle. Offer valid January 1 – March 31, 2018.
ANTHEM GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB PHOENIX, AZ
TAMPA Enjoy your complimentary golf benefits at Tampa Palms, East Lake Woodlands, Hunter’s Green and Countryside country clubs. Your complimentary dining benefits are available at the Centre Club in Tampa. You’ll save over $600! Tampa Palms Golf & Country Club has overnight accommodations starting at $169 for a standard suite to complete your trip. Stays of two nights or more receive a complimentary upgrade based on availability.
TAMPA PALMS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB TAMPA, FL
SAN DIEGO It’s always a great time to visit San Diego! Morgan Run Club & Resort is offering Members with O.N.E. or Signature Gold Unlimited benefits a special rate of $99* + tax per night in their standard rooms for Sunday – Thursday night stays and $129* + tax per night in their standard rooms for Friday – Saturday nights through March 15, 2018 (includes $20 per person resort charge). Use your complimentary golf benefits to play golf at Morgan Run, Bernardo Heights and Shadowridge and your complimentary dining benefit at the University Club Atop Symphony Towers – all within a 20-mile drive of Morgan Run. Reservations must be made through ClubLine.
MORGAN RUN CLUB & RESORT SAN DIEGO, CA
PUERTO VALLARTA Soak in the tropical Mexican Riviera sun and use your complimentary golf benefits for a round or two at Marina Vallarta Club de Golf and Vista Vallarta Club de Golf.
MARINA VALLARTA CLUB DE GOLF PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO
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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VISIT NEW ALLIANCE CLUBS WITH COMPLIMENTARY 1 BENEFITS WHEN YOU TRAVEL
THE CLUB AT BOCA POINTE BOCA RATON, FL
THE CLUB AT BOCA POINTE BOCA RATON, FL If golf is your passion, this truly is your paradise. Whether you’re linking up at the practice facilities or gearing up for a day on the greens, this magnificent 18-hole championship golf course is your playground.
THE PEARL CLUB
THE PEARL CLUB OWENSBURG, KY
OWENSBURG, KY No matter your handicap, you’ll find this course demanding and every shot a challenge. At the same time, it’s extremely fair and forgiving, with wide fairways and multiple tees for golfers of all levels.
SAUGAHATCHEE COUNTRY CLUB AUBURN, AL Enjoy outstanding golf, tennis, swimming and dining facilities in a private country club setting.
GREENCROFT CLUB CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA Complimentary dining benefits are available at this private dining club in the heart of Ivy.
UNIVERSITY AND WHIST CLUB WILMINGTON, DE Stop in for exceptional food, beverage and service. Complimentary dining benefits are available.
SAUGAHATCHEE COUNTRY CLUB AUBURN, AL
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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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Featured Destinations in the ClubCorp Network
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OMNI INTERLOCKEN RESORT BROOMFIELD, CO
OMNI INTERLOCKEN RESORT BROOMFIELD, CO Nestled against the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, this year-round Colorado hotel near Denver offers a wealth of on-site pleasures. Take advantage of the 100 Reasons to Resort package and get a flexible online rate plus $30, a $100 resort credit (minimum two-night stay required). Stays longer than two nights receive an additional $50 credit per night.
OMNI ATLANTA HOTEL AT CNN CENTER OMNI ATLANTA HOTEL AT CNN CENTER ATLANTA, GA
ATLANTA, GA Nestled in the heart of downtown Atlanta with easy access to Centennial Olympic Park, Philips Arena and the Mercedes Benz Stadium, Omni Atlanta Hotel at CNN Center offers a luxurious getaway just steps from the hustle and bustle of one of America’s most cosmopolitan cities. Members receive 20% off the best available rate and daily breakfast for two. Offer is valid through March 31, 2018 and based on availability.
OMNI PARKER HOUSE BOSTON, MA Old-world charm and elegance meet the modern conveniences of a worldclass establishment. Nestled in the heart of downtown Boston, the hotel is located along the Freedom Trail and at the foot of Beacon Hill, Boston Common, Quincy Market and Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Logan International Airport is just 2.3 miles away. Explore Boston with 20% off the best available rate January 1 – March 22, 2018, excluding March 9 – 12 when the rate will be 12% off the best available rate.
OMNI PARKER HOUSE BOSTON, MA
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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Featured Destinations in the ClubCorp Network SILVER SHELLS BEACH RESORT & SPA DESTIN, FL One to four-bedroom condos feature tiled private terraces and beach views, luxury furnishings and fully equipped kitchens, washers and dryers.
THE PALMS OF DESTIN RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTER DESTIN, FL Make yourself at home in spacious one, two, and three-bedroom vacation rentals offering flat-screen televisions, fully-equipped kitchens, washer and dryer, two full baths and balconies with sliding glass doors, overlooking the lagoon pool, the city of Destin and partial views of the Gulf of Mexico.
SILVER SHELLS BEACH RESORT & SPA DESTIN, FL
SILVER BEACH TOWERS RESORT DESTIN, FL Treat yourself to a family-oriented, luxury, beachfront condominium located directly on the Gulf of Mexico in central Destin, Florida. Silver Beach consists of two amazing towers of beautifully furnished vacation condos and popular resort amenities.
HOTEL ZOE
THE PALMS OF DESTIN RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTER DESTIN, FL
SAN FRANCISCO, CA Located in the heart of Fisherman's Wharf, offering the adventure of the sea as well as the distinctively San Francisco offerings just outside its doors, Hotel Zoe has emerged as San Francisco's newest haven for the adventurer at heart. When booking Deluxe Accommodations, enjoy either complimentary valet parking or complimentary breakfast for two. Valid until May 31, 2018.
KITCHEN COLLECTIVE NAPA, CA Kitchen Collective is a private social club designed for foodies and cooking enthusiasts. Based on the traditional Basque Gastronomic Societies, the Napa-based club offers the unique opportunity to expand your culinary abilities and techniques in a state-of-the-art professional kitchen alongside culinary experts. Beyond that, the Collective’s engaging social atmosphere and events foster an appreciation for good nutrition, a passion for cuisine and a place to connect with like-minded individuals. Please note that visit requests/reservations must be made at least 72 hours in advance. The Chef will contact you prior to your reservation to discuss your menu and overall experience.
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OMNI CHARLOTTESVILLE CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
KITCHEN COLLECTIVE NAPA, CA
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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MONARCH BEACH RESORT DANA POINT, CA Plan your next getaway with special rates starting at $335 plus tax, per night, complimentary valet parking and an extra $50 resort credit. Play golf at our Monarch Golf Links for $155. Valid through March 31, 2018 based on availability. Reservations must be made by March 31 with travel between January 4 and April 30, 2018. Offer not available March 24 – April 1, 2018. MONARCH BEACH RESORT DANA POINT, CA
OMNI AUSTIN SOUTHPARK AUSTIN, TX Enjoy a 15% discount along with the best available upgrade at time of check-in.
OMNI HOUSTON HOTEL AT WESTSIDE HOUSTON, TX Unparalleled hospitality complements priceless accommodations to create the ultimate experience. Savor a complimentary Omni Art of Breakfast Buffet for one person, valid January 1 – March 31, 2018.
OMNI HILTON HEAD OCEANFRONT RESORT OMNI HOUSTON HOTEL AT WESTSIDE HOUSTON, TX
HILTON HEAD, SC Envision yourself relaxing at the picture-perfect Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort. From sugar sand beaches and sparkling pools to delicious dining and championship golf course access, the resort has something for everyone. Enjoy 15% off the best available rate on overnight accommodations, valid January 1 – March 15, 2018.
OMNI CHARLOTTESVILLE OMNI HILTON HEAD OCEANFRONT RESORT HILTON HEAD, SC
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA Adjacent to the historic downtown Pedestrian Mall, this hotel blends the area’s unique history with modern luxury. Start your vacation right with 20% off the best available rate, a bottle of champagne upon arrival and complimentary valet parking.
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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YOUR MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS JUST GOT BIGGER AND BETTER NEW TICKET SERVICE NOW AVAILABLE
As a benefit of your membership, you have access to the hottest events from coast to coast including concerts, performing arts, sports, bucket list events, sightseeing tours and more. Enjoy new benefits with best-in-market pricing, 24-hour access through a new mobile app and more. CHECK OUT SOME TOP EVENTS COMING SOON – GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY. 2
SUPER BOWL LII
FINAL FOUR
The 52nd Super Bowl will be held at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN on Feb. 4, 2018. Come in out of the cold and enjoy our hottest deals on tickets to the big game.
Will Cinderella make it all the way to the big dance? The 2018 Final Four will be held at the Alamodome in San Antonio, March 31 – April 2, 2018.
PGA TOUR'S FIRST MAJOR OF THE SEASON Grab your green jacket and get to Augusta the first week in April with a golf hospitality program at the historic Perrin Guest House during the 2018 Tournament.
1. General: Discounts exclude alcoholic beverages, service charges and applicable taxes. Additional restrictions and exclusions apply. Contact ClubLine for more details. 2. Tickets provided by a third party. 1-2. All offers are subject to availability and none are redeemable for cash. Other restrictions and exclusions may apply. © ClubCorp USA, Inc. All rights reserved. 0118 NP
For tickets, reservations or more information about these special offers: 800.433.5079 | clubline@clubcorp.com | clubcorpnetwork.com
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