The vote for the club to host the event, which debuted in 2018, fell short of the 66 percent required and led to some “mixed emotions” and reported divisiveness among the membership as a result of the outcome. Had it been approved, CCR would have become the the only club in America to host a…
Making Banquet Menus Shine with Seasonal Ingredients
Three club chefs share insights into how they incorporate seasonality into traditional banquet menus. Member service, especially in a la carte dining, is a top priority for club chefs. But banquets play an equally important role. They supplement lower-margin member dining and help to yield successful profit margins. Most banquet menus are not where creative,…
Eisenhower GC’s $5M Renovation Will Include Eliminating All Bunkers
The project will keep the 50-year-old Crownsville, Md. property, which is now owned by Anne Arundel (Md.) County and managed by Billy Casper Golf, closed until the spring of 2020. Planned improvements include a new clubhouse, new bentgrass greens, a new short-game practice area, an expanded driving range, a creek restoration, a new double-row irrigation…
Baltusrol GC Lands 2029 PGA Championship
It will be the third time the Springfield, N.J. club has hosted the major tournament. It was also announced that Baltusrol will host the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship in 2023. The PGA of America announced on June 29th that Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, N.J. will host the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship in 2023…
Seven Ideas for Small-Plate Menus
The chefs of Oak Hill CC and La Grange CC found that small-plate success is largely dependent on responding to member preference. Small plates and downsized dishes are ubiquitous. They cater to members looking for smaller portions, as well as those looking to dance around a menu and try multiple dishes at once. Chefs also…
River Oaks CC’s Executive Chef Charles Carroll Co-Authors “The Recipe”
The two-time presenter at the Chef to Chef Conference and eight-time participant in the Culinary Olympics wrote the book, described as “a story of loss, love and the ingredients of greatness,” with best-selling author John David Mann.
Oak Hill CC to Host 2019 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship
The Pittsford, N.Y., property will play host to the 50-and-over Champions Tour event in May 2019. Between 1995 and through 2023, Oak Hill will have hosted one Ryder Cup (1995), two Senior PGAs (2008, 2019) and three PGA Championships (2003, 2013, 2023).
Irondequoit CC Celebrates Centennial with Scholarships
The Pittsford, N.Y., property will turn 100 on May 16, with member events planned throughout the year. The club will also offer two centennial junior membership scholarships to one young man and young woman, which will include an annual golf membership package.
The PGA of America, Oak Hill CC Plan Major Announcement
Rumors have circulated for weeks that the 2023 PGA Championship will be held at the Rochester, N.Y., club, which would make it the 11th major tournament at club. An official announcement is scheduled to be made at the property on September 9.
Avoiding the Camel
A club that gets poor direction from its committees will end up with something far worse than a
funny-looking horse. Here are some best practices for building effective committee structures.
Scannell, Carroll to Judge Dubai Culinary Competition
Executive Chefs Dan Scannell, Oak Hill Country Club, and Charles Carroll, River Oaks Country Club, will serve on a 10-judge panel for the inaugural Dubai World Hospitality Championship. Scannell and his team were featured in C&RB’s September 2013 cover story and Carroll will provide the keynote address at the 2014 Chef to Chef Conference in San Antonio.
Major Mastery
This year’s PGA Championship highlighted again why Oak Hill CC is a go-to property not only for golf’s biggest tournaments, but also year-round member appeal.
What’s in a Name?
Even a property that still calls itself a golf club, and sees itself that way, needs to recognize the long-range strategic importance of staying competitive with other amenities.
Bethpage State Park Gets 2019 PGA Championship and 2024 Ryder Cup
The Tillinghast-designed Black Course on New York’s Long Island will add the events to a major tournament legacy that also includes two U.S. Opens.
NY Works Allocates $2.6M for State Park Golf Courses
Along with its “I Love NY Golf” initiative, the state is working to improve infrastructure, create jobs and increase tourism through its state park golf courses. Four projects are currently underway at Sunken Meadow State Park Golf Course, James Baird State Park Golf Course, the Golf Course at Rockland Lake State Park and Soaring Eagles Golf Course.