What all clubs can learn about risk management and disaster recovery from the floods, hurricanes and wildfires that disrupted many properties in 2017.
Five Things
Change is progress and we resist it at our peril. Will Rogers famously said, “Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.”
Front and Center
More club properties are investing in prominent fitness facilities with the latest amenities that meet the needs of wellness-minded members.
Why We Matter, Too
General-media reports about the fate of club properties when disasters strike—and recognition of clubs’ contributions to recovery efforts that extend well beyond their boundaries—always fall short of the full story.
Restoring the Grandeur
An in-house tree removal project at the Cascades Course, part of the historic Omni Homestead Resort, has improved maintenance inputs and turf health—and returned the iconic, William Flynn design to its roots.
Creating a Vision
The new Golf Shoppe at Boca West CC took inspiration from high-end department stores, offering lifestyle brands in a sophisticated setting. Years ago, golf shops at clubs and resorts around the country were mostly functional spaces, carrying golf clubs, shoes and a hodgepodge of assorted golf accessories. But today, the golf shop is taking on…
Taste of the Tetons
At The Club at 3 Creek in Jackson, Wyo., Executive Chef Timothy Husband and his staff constantly strive for creative ways to serve up dishes that suit the stimulating surroundings.
Keeping a Log
In 2017, the log clubhouse at Musgrove CC was commemorated by the community in a unique holiday offering—a Christmas ornament. Historic club properties often pay homage to bygone days by maintaining archives and displaying trophies, photos, and documentation that recount the club’s narrative. In 2017, the log clubhouse building at Musgrove Country Club in Jasper,…
Kids at Play
When tailored to the interests of younger members, club camp programs can instill the physical and social skills they need to flourish.
3 Creek Steak Butter
Submitted by Tim Husband, Executive Chef, THE Club AT 3 CREEK, Jackson, Wyo.
Ricotta-Stuffed Squash Blossoms with Marcona Almond Romesco and Kalamata Caramel
Submitted by Tim Husband, Executive Chef, The Club at 3 Creek, Jackson, Wyo. • Stuff three squash blossoms with high-quality ricotta (we make our own, using local raw milk, 48% heavy cream and Meyer lemon zest). • Dip in your favorite tempura batter. • Fry until crispy (one to two minutes). • Season with salt…
Shaking Up the Boardroom
As the Chief Operating Officer concept continues to gain favor, private clubs are taking renewed looks at all aspects of their governance, including who should get seats at the table and just what their roles should be.