Popular settings for both casual and upscale dining have led to new levels of success and attest to the value of long-term planning strategies and a focus on member-driven improvements at the Governors Club.
Same Space, New Face: An Inside View of The Milbrook Club’s New Look
A sharp new look, inside and out, is helping The Milbrook Club stand out in the crowded and competitive Greenwich, Conn. market. If Frank Sinatra had wanted to immortalize a club market where “if you make it there, you make it anywhere,” he might have sung about “Greenwich, Greenwich” instead of “New York, New York.”…
Active Interest
Careful execution of a two-phase master plan to revamp dining venues and create a new stand-alone Family Activity Center at Cape Fear CC has boosted F&B sales, sparked a new membership wave, and brought the generations together at North Carolina’s oldest private club.
Designing a New Destiny
The complete makeover of its Rendezvous bar and grille, and update of its Wigwam fine-dining venue, has set an exciting new direction for The Union League Club of Chicago.
Taking It All In
What began as a plan to merely upgrade the member bar grew into a complete transformation of the 114-year-old Canoe Brook Country Club.
The Great Escape
A series of enhancements, inside and out, have helped to revive the peaceful appeal of Rockaway River CC, just in time for its 100th anniversary.
Making North Jersey CC New Again
A complete interior renovation, combined with fresh approaches to amenities and operations, has revived one of the Northeast’s grandest properties.
A Fitting Statement
Creative design and construction solutions have helped the Lost Tree Club rediscover, and properly express, its unique standing.
Delighting in the Details
Mountain Ridge CC took everything back to the drawing board, to dress up its classic clubhouse for a milestone year and get its second century off to an exciting start. By Joe Barks, Editor It took years before the members of Mountain Ridge Country Club moved to make up for lost time—but once they did,…
Better by Half
Less is proving to be much more at the Petroleum Club of Fort Worth, where a new lease has led to an exciting new stage of life. By Joe Barks, Editor When you’ve run a club for 40 years, you get pretty good at recognizing and anticipating when a reality check is needed—and then moving…
Escape from New York
Popular new “resort” touches in its renovated and expanded North Complex have positioned Scarsdale GC for an exciting new era. By Joe Barks, Editor The directions posted on the club website for how to get to Scarsdale Golf Club are as helpful for what they tell travelers NOT to do (in all capital letters,…
Maplewood CC Takes F&B to a New Level
In just over three months, Maplewood CC dramatically transformed 3,000 sq. ft. into a “three-for-one” dining venue—and made up for years of lost time.
Inside Charlotte CC’s Historic Clubhouse Renovation
For most of its first 100 years, Charlotte CC provided exemplary service despite its clubhouse’s limitations. Now it has a building that properly supports its first-class reputation, inside and out.
Navesink CC’s $10 Million Clubhouse Renovation and Expansion
After ears of debate, the members of Navesink CC came to realize they really liked what they already had-they just needed to add more to its existing charm.
In Line with the Times
The original vision for a 40-year-old clubhouse is recaptured- and with a distinctive look, and better fit with today’s club scene, emerges.