New memberships at the Scottsdale, Ariz. golf and recreational community totaled 131 in 2018, an increase of nearly 15 percent from the previous year. The new members came from 26 states and four countries.

The Par-54 Design—named No. 7 at the Scottsdale, Ariz. property—will be one of only two private, par-54 rated courses in the U.S. and will feature a lighted putting green. A new family-centric clubhouse will include an indoor-outdoor gastropub, state-of-the-art sound system, and two bocce ball courts.

A new Interactive Trail Guide at Desert Mountain Club provides hikers and bikers with state-of-the-art data on everything from suggested routes to the best spots for viewing a sunset.

The Scottsdale, Ariz., property has unveiled the Interactive Trail Guide, which allows hikers to customize a trail map and share it to their mobile device. The club is home to a 15-mile private trail system on seven separate segments. Desert Mountain Club in Scottsdale, Ariz.—home to a 15-mile private trail system on seven separate trail…

John Lyberger, PGA, is moving from the Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo, Fla. to the Scottsdale, Ariz. club, which is the only private community in the world with six Jack Nicklaus Signature golf courses. Before moving to Ocean Reef, Lyberger was the Director of Golf at Congressional Country Club during a period when the…

The surname “DiOrio” has an indirect connection to the Italian world for honor. But there is nothing indirect about the sense of honor that Damon DiOrio has always felt, and openly displayed, both for his position as Chief Executive Officer of Charlotte (N.C.) Country Club, and for his chosen profession as a club manager. The…

Cover Feature Recipe for Braised Pork Belly with Roasted Tomatoes and Garlic Aioli from Jeff Dowdle, Executive Chef, Heritage Golf Club (“Ensuring a Lasting Heritage,” pg. 18). Design & Renovation ADDITIONAL SPA PHOTOS from Coto de Caza Golf & Racquet Club, French Lick Resort, Country Club of Jackson and Accista Spa at Hyatt Regency Monterey…

Industry Roundup Photos from C&RB’s Design & Renovation Insights Workshop at Congressional CC (see “Capital Assets,” pg. 10). Cover Feature PHOTOS from Commerce Club, Detroit Athletic Club, The Houston Club, The Hartford Club, The University Club Atop Symphony Towers and The Wisconsin Club, as well as exclusive Q&As with the managers of these business clubs…

The unique challenge for many “coming of age” clubs is to bring the functionality of older clubhouses into the current century, while still preserving their original charm.

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.