The former head professional at Edgewood CC was awarded with the Chevalier (Knight) medal and inducted into France’s Order of the Legion of Honor in a special ceremony held October 24th in Florida at the Tampa Bay Automobile Museum. Andreone served as a U.S. Army Staff Sergeant and earned three Bronze Stars during his combat experience as part of the first Armored Division to sail from the U.S. direct to the European mainland.

The Pittsburgh, Pa., club, which opened in 1916 as a merger of Castle Shannon Golf Club and Mt. Lebanon Country Club, hosted a centennial celebration on September 10, which also honored Phil Newcamp, who is retiring in October as the longest tenured golf professional in the club’s history.

Finance blog Insider Monkey published a list of the most exclusive private clubs in the country, including The Union Club of New York, Cosmos Club in Washington, D.C., and The California Club in Los Angeles, while Haute Living narrowed its focus to the top clubs in Dallas, with Dallas Country Club topping the list.

Detailing the amenities that draw the interest of well-traveled members, including busy social event calendars, fine dining, lodging and reciprocal agreements, the publication listed some of the top properties in Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C.

The major tournament for senior players will return to the Midwest for the first time since 2006, to be contested at the Highland Park, Ill. club in partnership with the Western Golf Association.

The Certified Club Executive status augments the Certified Club Manager designation and recognizes managers who have shown the ability to serve successfully as the most senior manager in a club.

The partnership will begin September 25 with a weekend promotion conducted in 10 U.S. cities and Orange County, Calif., offering Uber riders discounts on golf, surprise gifts, and an opportunity to win free golf for a year.

The private golf club is the oldest in Western Pennsylvania, established in its current location in 1915, but with roots that go back 133 years. The club is planning a formal celebration on June 13 with a golf tournament and dinner dance.

Damage caused by driving an ATV on five holes between December 23-27, shortly after the club closed for the season, will cause tens of thousands of dollars to repair. But the club’s new owner said this spring’s opening will not be delayed.

The Chicora, Pa. property will host the inaugural Hope Classic in August.

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