Though tennis will always be a standard club amenity, racquet sport variations are catching on as complementary offerings. At the 10th Annual Tennis Industry Association Tennis Forum in August 2017, Kurt Kamperman, the United State Tennis Association’s Chief Executive, Community Tennis and USTA National Campus, stated that “we live in a sedentary society,” in which…
Park Ridge (Ill.) CC Adds Paddle Tennis
The private club completed construction of four paddle tennis courts and accompanying warming hut at a ribbon-cutting on July 21. The club will offer three women’s teams and three men’s teams starting this fall, and is exploring how to make the courts available to non-members as well. A sport popular in several North Shore communities…
Evans Scholars Program Featured in Wall Street Journal
Caddies from The Olympic Club, Bob-O-Link GC, Rose City GC, Beverly CC, Midlothian CC, the Lochmoor Club and Park Ridge CC (an “Evans powerhouse”) were highlighted in the feature about students who earn college scholarships through the program.
Patty Power
Few foods are as beloved by Americans as the burger—and with ground meat, black beans or even shrimp, chefs keep finding creative new ways to hold burgers’ prominent and popular positions on club and resort menus.
Angus Sliders
C&RB CLUB RECIPE Angus Sliders with smoky aioli, blue marble jack cheese and pickled red onion Yield: 3 sliders equals 1 serving Submitted by Glenn Zamet, Executive Chef, Park Ridge Country Club, Park Ridge, Ill. Amt Ingredient 6 ozs. ground Angus beef to taste sea salt and freshly ground black pepper…
Assorted Burger Toppings and Accompaniments
Assorted Burger Toppings and Accompaniments All submitted by Glenn Zamet, Executive Chef, Park Ridge Country Club, Park Ridge, Ill. Bacon Onion Jam Yield: 4 cups Amt Ingredient 2 tbsp. bacon fat 6 onions, julienned 4 garlic cloves, chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, diced 1 cup …
Park Ridge CC Offers Reward for Information on Vandals
The Park Ridge (Ill.) Country Club is offering a $1,500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of individuals responsible for vandalizing the club overnight between July 25 and 26. According to police, the vandalism caused an estimated $20,000 to $30,000 in damage to the club. Deck furniture and other items were thrown…
A Facelift for the Future
One of Chicago’s best-known clubs launches a multi-stage plan to make it look-and its appeal to its next generation of members-match its legacy.