As it continues to enhance its status as a golf mecca, the suburban Chicago property has also stepped up its game to provide a full range of year-round, family-oriented attractions. From when it was first established by a group of Shriners in 1924, Medinah (Ill.) Country Club, in suburban Chicago, has always been associated first…
A Slow Death
This was a golden opportunity to encourage young golfers and say to the older golfers, “There is a place for your game as you age.” This is the way the world ends Not with a bang but a whimper. — T.S. Eliot, ”The Hollow Men” In the August 2015 issue of C&RB, I shared what…
The Shape of Things to Come?
One club announced that for the second straight year it would forego hiring a GM to save $200,000, and instead continue to rely on ‘a couple of members of the Board to be the figureheads.’ We’ve received a lot of “atta-boys” for the recent columns where we spoke out against the cases of General Managers…
Stroke of Genius
Rumson CC gave the traditional paint-and-sip class a club-specific twist, using a popular view from the property as the students’ subject. Paint-and-sip-style events that offer basic painting instruction as attendees enjoy a glass of wine have exploded in popularity over the past few years. Rumson (N.J.) Country Club adopted the trend for an event in…
Dinner and a Show
Desert Mountain wowed guests at a surprise birthday party for member Paulette Maslick by utilizing “skullmapping,” a 3-D production process that projects animated scenes onto diners’ plates. When hosting private events, clubs continue to innovate to create one-of-a-kind experiences for members. Joe Maslick, a member of Desert Mountain in Scottsdale, Ariz., wanted to present something…
Seats for All Seasons
Woodmont CC has enhanced its members’ experience with a suite of comfortable and durable solid teak outdoor furniture products.
Doing What Comes Naturally
While native areas on golf courses can help properties save costs and decrease their environmental footprints, that is no call for superintendents to get complacent. The areas require patience and TLC to take root—and once established, they are still not maintenance-free.
Saying ‘Can Do’
Today’s couples want wedding venues that can create a one-of-a-kind experience. At clubs and resorts across the country, catering professionals are working with brides and grooms to customize every aspect of their special day, from cocktails to dessert.
Giving Seniors More Moments
Recognizing that the older generations won’t be able to play 18 holes on a full-length course forever, many clubs are expanding their range of recreational options offered to seniors, to greatly enhance the appeal for them to remain active, dues-paying members.
Feeling the Beat
Throughout Ray Kondziela’s journey to Excellence in Club Management recognition, he’s followed his musical roots to bring special rhythms and excitement to his properties. After Ray Kondziela, CCM, CCE, secured his dual degree in Music and Music Education from the Philadelphia College of The Performing Arts (now the University of the Arts), he set out…
Watermelon Gazpacho
Created by Ryan Arnold, Executive Chef, and submitted by Mary Beth Darr, Food and Beverage Director, The Club at Old Hawthorne, Columbia, Mo.
Pacific Sea Bass With Peas and Carrots
Created by Jeremy Nation, Banquet Chef, and submitted by Jill Parravano, Catering Sales Director, Bellevue (Wash.) Club
Beet Salad
Created by Ryan Arnold, Executive Chef, and submitted by Mary Beth Darr, Food and Beverage Director, The Club at Old Hawthorne, Columbia, Mo.
Limoncello Martini
Created by Ryan Arnold, Executive Chef, and submitted by Mary Beth Darr, Food and Beverage Director, The Club at Old Hawthorne, Columbia, Mo.
Warm Soft Ricotta Cake
Created by Pedro Sanchez, Executive Chef, and submitted by Lisa Carruth, Director of Catering/Member Relations Director, BraeBurn Country Club, Houston, Texas