The Club, which is developing the Hobe Sound, Fla., golf course that is partially owned by basketball legend Michael Jordan, will be ordered to pay $5,512.50 in civil penalties and $2,500 for the cost of investigating how runoff from the construction site sent a plume of dirty water into the river in early February. The developer…
Reaching Higher Ground
A golf course in one of Virginia’s oldest counties has taken cues from the past to shape its destiny— and is looking to its course maintenance team to help ensure a bright future. By Betsy Gilliland, Contributing Editor With a neoclassical Rees Jones design that fits the lay of the land—high ground and little water—The…
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…
Bright Star in the Sunshine State
Tony Larsen, Executive Chef at The Country Club of Florida (CCF), in the town of Village of Golf in Palm Beach County, is just one of the many examples of young talent raising the level of cuisine in the club industry. Chef Larsen makes you think back to what club food used to be—and also…
Sipping Through Summer
Whether it’s fresh and fruity or dry and earthy, club members love an innovative summer cocktail. We asked Sarah Joy, Service Director at The Club at Crested Butte in Crested Butte, Colo., to share one of her summer wine cocktail recipes and insights on what inspires her creations. The Club Cooler ½ oz. fresh cucumber…
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…
Meeting Demand in Mizzou
Adding a swimming pool and fitness center to its championship golf course is paying dividends for The Club at Old Hawthorne. When Billy Sapp saw the tranquil areas neighboring his Columbia, Mo. home being turned into strip malls and housing projects, he knew it was time to do something with the land on which he…
Back on Solid Ground
New leadership, activities and an exciting new spirit have made The Club at Mediterra a player again. By Joe Barks, Editor As the weather began to cool last year and the leaves began to turn, they started to make their way to their club in southwest Florida from points throughout the North and other parts…
IN THIS ISSUE
FEATURES 14 Cover Story Back on Solid Ground New leadership, activities and an exciting new spirit have made The Club at Mediterra a player again. (Cover photo by Charlie McDonald Photography and courtesy The Club at Mediterra.) 20 Design & Renovation Pieces of Work To set an exciting new tone for your property, make sure…
Plenty of Cookin’ in Cajun Country
C&RB’s sold-out 2012 Chef to Chef Conference in New Orleans featured everything from skinned gators to instant ice-sculpture designs. Clubs with members who root against the University of Florida and whose chefs attended C&RB’s sold-out 2012 Chef to Chef Conference may see a new dish, Cajun Microwave Alligator, at pre- or post-game events this year.…