In a commercial promoting his golf courses, former NFL quarterback and current football analyst and announcer Ron Jaworski shows full appreciation—and takes full “credit”—for all parts of club operations that go into creating a great member/guest experience. To promote the Ron Jaworskl Golf properties in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, this popular commercial starring the former…
U.S. Women’s Open To Stay at Trump Property, USGA Says
Responding to a request from several United States senators to suspend planned events at properties owned by the Republican presidential candidate, the United States Golf Association said it has not changed its position for holding the 2017 tournament at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J.
Lancaster (Pa.) CC Debuts Signature Drink for U.S. Women’s Open
The club teamed up with Spring House Brewing Company to create an exclusive lemon beer for the U.S. Women’s Open, which takes place July 6-12. Executive Chef Greg Myers told LancasterOnline.com that he was asked by the tournament director for the U.S. Women’s Open to come up with a signature item associated with Lancaster (Pa.) Country Club for the…
Streamsong Chef Wins Prestigious ACF Award
Chef Victor Kendlehart of the central Florida resort earned an honor bestowed on only 12 chefs nationally for significant contributions to the culinary profession.
Turning Up the Heat
Despite a snowstorm that was severe enough to cancel hundreds of flights into the usually weather-proof Denver International Airport, over 200 executive chefs, general managers and other industry food-and-beverage leaders from 37 states and Canada made their way to Colorado for Club & Resort Business’ Fifth Annual Chef to Chef Conference, held March 10-12 at…
Digital Discussions
Digital Discussions Josh LeMaster, Chief Operating Officer of Signature Group in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., posed this question to the group: Knowing that Lifetime Memberships will result in a member’s dues stream coming out of the monthly cash flow, what are the group’s positive and negative comments on using Lifetime Memberships to fund long-term capital…
Straight Line to Success
By Jerry Schreck, Executive Chef, Merion Golf Club, Ardmore, Pa. Robert Iannaccone CHEF PROFILE Current Position: Executive Chef, Brookside Country Club, Macungie, Pa. (2012) Previous Experience: Sous Chef, Brookside Country Club (2008-2012) Education: Northampton Community College, Degree Culinary Arts (2006) Professional Affiliations: Adjunct Professor of Culinary Arts, Community Programs Dept. (2008-2011) Member, Lehigh Valley ACF…
A CLUB & RESORT BUSINESS CONFERENCE
Sunday, March 10 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Arrival/Registration 6 p.m. Opening reception and sit-down, plated dinner. Welcoming remarks and sponsor recognition: Dan Ramella, President, C&RB Keynote Address: Reports of Fine Dining’s Demise Are Greatly Exaggerated (and Other Myths About Club Cuisine) Presented by: Jeff McFadden, CCM, General Manager, The Union League, Philadelphia, Pa. Monday,…
Impressive Demonstrations
There’s no substitute for watching and learning from the masters, which is why the 2013 Chef to Chef Conference will feature more hands-on demo sessions than ever. Robert Iannaccone’s “Chef to Chef” interview with Jerry Schreck in this month’s issue (“Straight Line to Success,” pg. 38) includes Robert’s poignant recollection of watching in wonderment as…
A CLUB & RESORT BUSINESS CONFERENCE
March 10-12, 2013 Grand Hyatt Denver Taking F&B to New Heights C&RB’s 5th Annual Chef to Chef Conference Denver, Colo., March 10-12, 2013 Next year’s conference continues to come together—and as with all of our conferences, it will revolve around club chefs presenting to other club chefs. As promised last month, here is the rest…
A CLUB & RESORT BUSINESS CONFERENCE
March 10-12, 2013 Grand Hyatt Denver Taking F&B to New Heights C&RB’s 5th Annual Chef to Chef Conference Denver, Colo., March 10-12, 2013 Making the most creative chefs in the culinary industry even more creative. Today’s club chefs are probably the most flexible, creative chefs in the culinary profession. They have to provide food for…
Carving a Special Niche
By Jerry Schreck, Executive Chef, Merion Golf Club, Ardmore, Pa. St. Davids Golf Club, on the “Main Line” west of Philadelphia in Wayne, Pa., opened for golf in 1897. As is the case for any club over a century old, St. Davids has gone through many changes over the years. Most notably, its golf course…
ONLINE EXTRAS
More Photos: Fitness centers at Worthington Hills CC, Bellevue Club, Pleasant Valley CC and Bent Tree CC (“The Right Fit,” pg. 21); Porter’s Pub at Bowes Creek CC (“A Pub Above,” pg. 26); Greenhorn Creek Resort’s golf course and grounds (“Land of Plenty,” pg. 28); Chef John Zeggert’s pumpkin carvings (“Carving a Special Niche,” pg.…
Island Paradise
By Jerry Schreck, Executive Chef, Merion Golf Club, Ardmore, Pa. Concern for the fragile Martha’s Vineyard ecosystem was high in the late ‘90s, when a group of developers proposed construction of the first new golf course on the island in over 30 years. First, they had to commit to reduce the overall area of managed…
Rousing Occasions
To kick off our Sixth Annual Ideas Issue and lead into the department-specific concepts featured throughout the rest of this special issue, we start with highlights of some especially inspired events that have been held at club properties over the past year. More photos and details on these programs and experiences can be…