Canoe Brook CC was named 2015 Club of the Year and its Director of Golf, George Dietz II, earned the section’s Bill Strausbaugh Award. David Reasoner of The Ridgewood Country Club was named Golf Professional of the Year. For the Florida chapter, Jeff Hartigan of The Oaks Club will now serve as President.

The Florida Department of State has recognized the property as a historic course, joining a list of more than 50 properties statewide that represent early golf heritage. The club’s greens officially opened in 1926 as a nine-hole course, then closed during World War II and reopened in 1945.

Nine country clubs appealed the appraisals, arguing that owners of property in their communities were being penalized for taxes the club had already paid. But a judge denied an effort to block the hearings that ultimately ruled against their appeal.

The Delray Beach, Fla., club’s new Junior Board consists of a group of juniors, ages 10 to 18, who meet quarterly with the club’s General Manager and Kids Manager to discuss events, give feedback, and brainstorm new ideas.

The Delray Beach, Fla., property celebrated the grand opening of its renovated clubhouse in December 2014. The 65,000-sq. ft. building features new interiors, a new outdoor covered dining venue, and expanded port cochere and valet area.

The Club Managers Association of America has named 18 new members to the Honor Society, which is open to club managers who have achieved 400 additional credits beyond the Certified Club Manager designation.

Members of the Club Managers Association of America cast their ballots online or in-person at the 87th World Conference and Club Business Expo in Orlando, Fla., for the officers and Board of Directors. Damon J. DiOrio was elected President, Tony D’Errico was elected Vice President, Jill R. Philmon was named Secretary-Treasurer, and Richard H. Bayliss Jr., was named Immediate Past President.