2021-2022 Platinum Clubs of America ELECTED BY CLUB MANAGERS, PRESIDENTS AND OWNERS ACROSS THE NATION
PRESENTED BY
ADVISORY BOARD Members of the Club Leaders Forum Advisory Board are General Managers, Chief Executives and Chief Operating Officers appointed from some of the finest Private Clubs in the World. The Board comprises representatives from each Platinum Club category: Country, Golf, City, Yacht and Athletic Clubs. Each Board Member is geographically diverse, provides exceptional leadership and has garnered international respect in the Private Club industry. The Board is actively engaged and performs a prominent role in the guidance and oversight of all aspects of the operation, including the Platinum Club elections, the License Program, Brand Recognition, and other Club Leaders Forum services.
MICHAEL McCARTHY Addison Reserve Country Club
KEVIN VITALE Baltusrol Golf Club
ALBERT COSTANTINI Canoe Brook Country Club
DWIGHT JENSON Chicago Yacht Club
U.S.A.
U.S.A.
U.S.A.
U.S.A.
JOSEPH “JJ” WAGNER Escondido Golf & Lake Club U.S.A.
CHRISTINE POOLER Indian Creek Country Club U.S.A.
MATTHEW ALLNATT Jonathan Club U.S.A.
ATILLA KARDAS Jupiter Hills Club U.S.A.
JAVIER REVIRIEGO Real Club Valderrama Spain
The Royal Canadian Yacht Club Canada
ANTHONY L. CALA Tokyo American Club Japan
JEFF McFADDEN The Union League of Philadelphia U.S.A.
JOHN DORMAN The University Club — New York U.S.A.
STEVE CENICOLA The Vintage Club U.S.A.
CHUCK NELSON Washington Athletic Club U.S.A.
NEIL ROONEY
FROM THE DESK OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
DENNIS W. BURNS
CLUB LEADERS around the
due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Plans are to return to Los
world continue to rise to new
Angeles in 2021 as this has become a must-attend event for
challenges as the COVID-19
Platinum Club managers.
pandemic grips our lives. Many
For more than 25 years, Club Leaders Forum’s goal has
have benefited from the rela-
been unwavering in providing a resource for information,
tionships forged through the in-
support and education to Private Club leadership. This ini-
ternational family of Platinum
tiative is supported by the semi-annual publication, The
Clubs as valuable information
FORUM, delivering Relevant, Informative and Creative con-
continues to be shared among
tent.
industry peers.
The Platinum Clubs of America 2021-22 election was
The Club Leaders Forum Advisory Board is playing
conducted by an independent election manager, SportsHub
an increasingly active role in the strategic direction and
Technologies. The election results were certified as true
initiatives of the company and is committed to providing
and correct and published in the Platinum Clubs of Amer-
support to Platinum Clubs worldwide. In the recent Board election, Mr. Neil Rooney, Royal Canadian Yacht Club, Toronto; Mr. Steve Ce-
ica Announcement Booklet. More than 3,850 Club Managers, Chief Executives, Chief Operating Officers, Club Presidents and Owners—
nicola, The Vintage Club, Indian Wells,
which represented 82% of the eligible
California; and Mr. Chuck Nelson,
voting body— utilized the Board-ap-
Washington Athletic Club, Seattle,
proved Seven Selection Criteria to elect
were appointed to serve on the Board.
America’s finest Country, Golf, City,
In 2020, the Yacht Club category was included in the Platinum Clubs of the World election for the first time. This
Yacht and Athletic Clubs. Congratulations to the successful Clubs that secured Platinum status.
addition has been universally well-received by
The Board has worked diligently over the
the international yachting and boating com-
past decade to expand the benefits of Plati-
PLATINUM CLUBS num recognition beyond the Club and its the Top 50 Platinum Clubs of Asia-Pacific and the Top 50 leadership. This year, Club Leaders Forum is introducing OF AMERICA munity. Elections were also held to identify
Platinum Clubs of Europe, recognizing5 theS finest T A RPrivate PR Clubs in these regions and continents.
I V Athe T Epartnership C L U Bwith
Fountain Life, who will deliver to
Members of Platinum Clubs a comprehensive Longevity
The Club Managers Association of America’s annual
and Wellness Program that manages the trajectory of aging
World Conference and Club Business Expo 2020 was a
through precision diagnostics and therapeutics. This Mem-
tremendous success by all accounts. Club Leaders Forum
ber benefit complements the PlatinumClubNet platform,
is developing a tradition at the conference by hosting the
enabling Members to request access privileges to Platinum
Excellence in Platinum Clubs cocktail reception for Platinum
Clubs around the world.
Club Managers. Leaders from more than 225 Platinum
In closing, I would like to extend sincere thanks and
Clubs from the United States and around the world en-
appreciation to the Platinum Partners, Club Leaders world-
joyed libations, camaraderie and local Texas cuisine. Please
wide, and subscribers and contributors to The FORUM.
mark your calendars for March 10-14, 2021, to attend the
With the health challenges facing the world, Private Clubs
event in Tampa, Florida.
are uniquely positioned to provide a safe haven for their
The fourth Platinum Club Leaders Forum, scheduled for October 2020, was unavoidably and regrettably canceled
Members and Staff. Notwithstanding, I a m optimistic that the industry can soon return to “business as usual.”
Platinum Clubs of America Election PLATINUM CLUBS OF AMERICA 2021-2022 are elected and recognized with Platinum status in five categories: 150 COUNTRY CLUBS • 50 GOLF CLUBS • 50 CITY CLUBS 30 YACHT CLUBS • 20 ATHLETIC CLUBS
Clubs within five points are acknowledged with an Honorable Mention and are well-positioned for Platinum consideration in the next election.
COUNTRY CLUBS are defined as full-service Clubs with Country Club in the official name, offering a wide variety of social, lifestyle and recreational facilities and amenities in addition to Golf. GOLF CLUBS are defined as facilities with Golf Club in the official name, they are golf centric, offering only a golf course or courses, practice facilities with Clubhouse amenities. Some Golf Clubs offer Members Fitness and Wellness facilities. CITY CLUBS are defined as Clubs with City Club in their official name, and Clubs normally located in urban areas that offer business meeting and banquet/function rooms, Member dining, athletic and fitness facilities, with some City Clubs providing overnight accommodations. YACHT CLUBS contain the word Yacht in their name, these Clubs typically offer a marina/slips, boating amenities, with Clubhouse facilities offering dining and recreational amenities. ATHLETIC CLUBS are defined as Clubs with Athletic Club in their official name, some with limited dining, meeting, and other recreational facilities. Some Clubs that were founded as Athletic Clubs have evolved over time and have requested to be included in the Athletic Clubs category. Other Clubs including Beach Clubs, Hunt Clubs and Racquet Clubs are included in the Athletic Club category.
PLATINUM CLUBS Clubs may only be recognized in one category. The Club’s official name is the OF AMERICA primary consideration for the appropriate category designation, unless requested 5 S TA R P R I VAT E C L U B
by the Club and approved by the Advisory Board.
COUNTRY CLUBS RANKING POINTS
1–3
100
4 – 10
80
11 – 25
65
26 – 50
50
51 – 75
40
76 – 100
30
101 – 125
20
126 – 150
10
151 – 175
7
176+ 0
GOLF & CITY CLUBS RANKING POINTS
1–3
100
4 – 10
75
11 – 25
55
26 – 40
40
41 – 50
25
51– 75
10
76+ 0
YACHT CLUBS RANKING POINTS
1–3
100
4 – 10
75
11 – 15
55
16 – 20
40
21 – 30
25
31– 50
10
51+ 0
THE PLATINUM CLUBS OF AMERICA ELECTION is conducted over a three-week period by a third party, SportsHub Technologies, with full transparency. Two confidential Ballots are provided to more than 4,100 Private Clubs across the USA. One Ballot is executed by the General Manager, CEO or COO, who are members of the Club Managers Association of America, and the other by the Club President or Owner. Voters are asked to elect Clubs in a specific order from the Advisory Board approved Ballot, utilizing the Seven Selection Criteria with points awarded by ranking. The total number of points received by each Club is divided by the number of voters to provide an average score. The election results are certified as true and correct. To qualify, Clubs must receive a minimum of 100 votes in the Country and Golf Club Categories and 50 votes in the City, Yacht and Athletic Club Categories.
ATHLETIC CLUBS RANKING POINTS
1–3
100
4 – 10
80
11 – 15
50
16 – 20
25
21 – 40
10
41+ 0
SEVEN SELECTION CRITERIA THE SEVEN SELECTION CRITERIA for Platinum Clubs of America are recommended, frequently reviewed, and approved by the Club Leaders Forum Advisory Board. Club General Managers, Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officers who are members of the Club Managers Association of America (CMAA), Presidents and Owners are directed to consider the Criteria when casting their votes. The Seven Selection Criteria form the benchmark of Excellence and Best Practices in the Private Club Industry.
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UNIVERSAL RECOGNITION The finest Clubs in the nation are acknowledged as such by members of a well-traveled American and global society that frequent Private Clubs. Whether recognized from inception or through the accumulated passage of time, these Clubs are set apart as domiciles of Excellence for their traditional history, the ability to attract and retain exceptional members and the experience they deliver.
2
EXCELLENCE IN AMENITIES AND FACILITIES It is the complete array of amenities and facilities that provides Excellence and fulfillment of the Members’ needs in every function and activity that makes a Club great. Remarkable Clubs ensure that their amenities and facilities remain relevant. There is a commitment to invest on a regular and planned basis in maintenance, supervision and replacement of the grounds, structures, equipment, and furnishings. America’s finest Clubs evaluate the benefits of developing new, and repurposing existing amenities and facilities to serve today’s Member and the future generation of Members.
3
CALIBER OF STAFF AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE LEVELS A maxim of the finest Clubs remains, ladies and gentlemen serving ladies and gentlemen with mutual respect. Clubs that attract outstanding employees in the community are known to provide an excellent work environment, unique culture and leading compensation and benefits. Employees are a Club’s most important asset, with personal and professional growth being encouraged. The quality of management is reflected by a staff that is well- trained, well-mannered, and highly motivated to provide an extraordinary experience for their Members.
4
QUALITY AND COMMITMENT OF MEMBERSHIP Great members are the custodians and the heart and soul of the most respected and successful Clubs. Members who represent the best qualities are those that reflect the values and culture of their Club and the community in which they live. They celebrate their heritage and faithfully observe time-honored traditions. Responsible Members preserve the Club’s legacy by perpetuating the institution to provide for the next generation of Members. They also work hard to attract prospective new Members who share the same values, integrity and commitment.
5
GOVERNANCE & PRUDENT FISCAL MANAGEMENT The nation’s finest Clubs are venerable institutions. They are governed by Presidents, Owners and Directors who understand that their key role is to strategically set policies and establish the vision for the Club. Leaders are goal-driven, they allow management to manage and are not influenced by personal agendas. High-caliber Boards work diligently term after term to ensure continuity of effort and direction with efficient succession planning. They possess the wisdom to plan well and invest well. Prudent Boards understand the need for regular dues increases and assessments when required, while managing debt and maintaining fiscal responsibility.
6
ADAPTING TO CHANGING TIMES Change moves at a greater pace every year. Clubs must effect changes for tomorrow’s Member and their family while preserving the Club’s values, integrity, and experience for today’s core Membership. Great Clubs work at anticipating the needs and interests of their Members and prospective Members. These Clubs adopt a mission statement that resonates with Members and defines the Club’s principles, which are supported by a strategic plan to achieve their goals. The finest Clubs have the ability to maintain traditions and remain flexible by adapting to the everchanging demands and expectations of the Membership.
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OVERALL EXPERIENCE Clubs of Excellence provide an ‘Unparalleled Experience’ every day, one Member at a time, and display exceptional management and governance. They are committed to making decisions in the best interests of their Members and those serving them. Best Practices are consistently observed and frequently refined. America’s finest Clubs encourage staff to take initiative and support their efforts to deliver outstanding service. Remarkable Clubs continue to treasure their shared experience, celebrate their achievements, and appreciate one another, like family.
Top 150 Platinum Country Clubs CLUB
POINTS
CLUB
1 CONGRESSIONAL COUNTRY CLUB 1
Bethesda, Md.
71.53
2 26 6
2 OCEAN REEF CLUB 2
Key Largo, Fla.
71.28
3 THE VINTAGE CLUB 3
Indian Wells, Calif.
4 ADDISON RESERVE COUNTRY CLUB 4
LORDS VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB
POINTS Lords Valley, Pa.
49.72
2 7 27 OAK HILL COUNTRY CLUB
Rochester, N.Y.
49.38
69.16
2 8 28 SCIOTO COUNTRY CLUB
Columbus, Ohio
48.88
Delray Beach, Fla.
68.53
2 9 29 OAKLAND HILLS COUNTRY CLUB
Bloomfield Hills, Mich.
48.77
5 BOCA WEST COUNTRY CLUB 5
Boca Raton, Fla.
65.87
FRENCHMAN’S CREEK BEACH 3 0 30 & COUNTRY CLUB
Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. 48.67
6 JOHN’S ISLAND CLUB 6
Vero Beach, Fla.
63.72
3 1 31 CARMEL COUNTRY CLUB
Charlotte, N.C.
47.96
CHEROKEE TOWN AND 7 COUNTRY CLUB 7
Atlanta, Ga.
61.56
32 32 LAKE NONA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
Orlando, Fla.
47.93
MONTEREY PENINSULA 8 8 COUNTRY CLUB
Pebble Beach, Calif.
60.16
33 33
Lancaster, Pa.
47.83
COUNTRY CLUB OF VIRGINIA
Richmond, Va.
59.25
34 34 BEL-AIR COUNTRY CLUB
Los Angeles, Calif.
47.80
10 10
CHEVY CHASE CLUB
Chevy Chase, Md.
59.09
35 35 THE RIVIERA COUNTRY CLUB
Pacific Palisades, Calif.
47.63
11 11
RIVER OAKS COUNTRY CLUB
Houston, Texas
57.60
36 MAIDSTONE CLUB 36
East Hampton, N.Y.
47.08
12 MEDINAH COUNTRY CLUB 12
Medinah, Ill.
57.20
37 YELLOWSTONE CLUB 37
Big Sky, Mont.
46.91
13 THE LOS ANGELES COUNTRY CLUB 13
Los Angeles, Calif.
56.29
38 CHERRY HILLS COUNTRY CLUB 38
Cherry Hills Village, Colo. 46.12
14 DESERT MOUNTAIN CLUB 14
Scottsdale, Ariz.
55.73
39 HILLCREST COUNTRY CLUB 39
Los Angeles, Calif.
15 15
Fishers Island, N.Y.
55.47
40 THE COUNTRY CLUB AT MIRASOL 40
Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. 45.99
16 ISLEWORTH GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Windermere, Fla. 16
53.30
41 THE CLUB AT MEDITERRA 41
Naples, Fla.
45.83
17 CHARLOTTE COUNTRY CLUB 17
Charlotte, N.C.
53.01
42 PHILADELPHIA CRICKET CLUB 42
Philadelphia, Pa.
45.78
18 THE COUNTRY CLUB 18
Chestnut Hill, Mass.
52.25
43 COUNTRY CLUB OF YORK 43
York, Pa.
45.57
19 INDIAN CREEK COUNTRY CLUB 19
Indian Creek Village, Fla. 52.00
44 THE MADISON CLUB 44
La Quinta, Calif.
45.56
20 HOUSTON COUNTRY CLUB 20
Houston, Texas
51.47
45 THE RESERVE CLUB 45
Indian Wells, Calif.
44.72
21 SOUTHERN HILLS COUNTRY CLUB 21
Tulsa, Okla.
51.37
46 BALTIMORE COUNTRY CLUB 46
Lutherville, Md.
44.26
22 22 ADMIRALS COVE
Jupiter, Fla.
51.36
47 47 ELDORADO COUNTRY CLUB
Indian Wells, Calif.
44.25
23 23 JUPITER ISLAND CLUB
Hobe Sound, Fla.
51.26
48 COLLETON RIVER CLUB 48
Blufton, S.C.
44.09
24 24 BELLERIVE COUNTRY CLUB
St. Louis, Mo.
50.56
49 49 FARMINGTON COUNTRY CLUB
Charlottesville, Va.
43.96
2 5 25 WESTCHESTER COUNTRY CLUB
Rye, N.Y.
50.04
50 50 KIAWAH ISLAND CLUB
Kiawah Island, S.C.
43.82
9
9
FISHERS ISLAND CLUB
LANCASTER COUNTRY CLUB
PLATINUM CLUBS OF AMERICA 5 S TA R P R I VAT E C L U B
46.06
CLUB
POINTS
CLUB
POINTS
51 LOST TREE CLUB
North Palm Beach, Fla.
43.78
76 SLEEPY HOLLOW COUNTRY CLUB
Scarborough, N.Y.
37.81
Be 52 BERKELEY HALL CLUB
Bluffton, S.C.
43.75
77 THE CLUB AT CARLTON WOODS
The Woodlands, Texas
37.34
53 BELLE MEADE COUNTRY CLUB
Nashville, Tenn.
43.52
78 THE BRIDGES AT RANCHO SANTA FE Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.
36.99
54 BROKEN SOUND CLUB
Boca Raton, Fla.
43.43
79 SHERWOOD COUNTRY CLUB
Thousand Oaks, Calif.
36.84
55 LAKE NAOMI CLUB
Pocono Pines, Pa.
43.19
80 MAROON CREEK CLUB
Aspen, Colo.
36.82
56 THE CLUB AT IBIS
West Palm Beach, Fla.
42.28
81 KANSAS CITY COUNTRY CLUB
Mission Hills, Kan.
36.60
57 CENTURY COUNTRY CLUB
Purchase, N.Y.
42.09
I INDIAN HILL CLUB 82
Winnetka, Ill.
36.49
58 CAROLINA COUNTRY CLUB
Raleigh, N.C.
41.77
83 ROARING FORK CLUB
Basalt, Colo. 36.44
59 THE POLO CLUB OF BOCA RATON
Boca Raton, Fla.
41.70
84 FIDDLESTICKS COUNTRY CLUB
Fort Myers, Fla.
36.42
60 COUNTRY CLUB OF ROCHESTER
Rochester, N.Y.
41.58
85 ROLLING ROCK CLUB
Ligonier, Pa.
36.29
61 SHOOTING STAR
Teton Village, Wyo.
41.57
86 QUAIL RIDGE COUNTRY CLUB
Boynton Beach, Fla.
36.23
62 ST. ANDREWS COUNTRY CLUB
Boca Raton, Fla.
41.05
THE COUNTRY CLUB AT 87 CASTLE PINES
Castle Rock, Colo.
36.20
63 NEW ORLEANS COUNTRY CLUB
New Orleans, La.
40.25
88 THE OAKS CLUB
Osprey, Fla.
36.05
64 QUAIL HOLLOW CLUB
Charlotte, N.C.
40.05
89 FRENCHMAN’S RESERVE
Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. 36.01
65 BIG CANYON COUNTRY CLUB
Newport Beach, Calif.
39.94
90 WAIALAE COUNTRY CLUB
Honolulu, Hawaii
35.94
66 ARMY NAVY COUNTRY CLUB
Arlington, Va.
39.62
91 CANOE BROOK COUNTRY CLUB
Summit, N.J.
35.79
67 CAPITAL CITY CLUB
Atlanta, Ga.
39.15
92 ATLANTA COUNTRY CLUB
Marietta, Ga.
35.75
68 THUNDERBIRD COUNTRY CLUB
Rancho Mirage, Calif.
38.86
93 BILTMORE FOREST COUNTRY CLUB
Asheville, N.C.
35.73
69 INTERLACHEN COUNTRY CLUB
Edina, Minn.
38.79
94 WOODFIELD COUNTRY CLUB
Boca Raton, Fla.
35.71
70 FISHER ISLAND CLUB
Fisher Island, Fla.
38.76
95 CRYSTAL DOWNS COUNTRY CLUB
Frankfort, Mich.
35.70
71 SAUCON VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB
Bethlehem, Pa.
38.75
96 PIPING ROCK CLUB
Locust Valley, N.Y.
35.51
72 THE CLUB AT LAS CAMPANAS
Santa Fe, N. Mex.
38.72
97 INVERNESS CLUB
Toledo, Ohio
35.50
73 THE EVERGLADES CLUB
Palm Beach, Fla.
38.68
98 DENVER COUNTRY CLUB
Denver, Colo.
35.37
74
Greenwich, Conn.
38.36
99 BELFAIR
Bluffton, S.C.
35.19
Dallas, Texas
38.35
100 BELLE HAVEN COUNTRY CLUB
Alexandria, Va.
35.05
THE STANWICH CLUB
75 DALLAS COUNTRY CLUB
PLATINUM CLUBS OF AMERICA 5 S TA R P R I VAT E C L U B
Top 150 Platinum Country Clubs (CONTINUED)
CLUB
POINTS
CLUB
POINTS
` BONITA BAY CLUB 101
Naples, Fla.
34.89
126 PHOENIX COUNTRY CLUB
Phoenix, Ariz.
32.64
102 THE CREEK
Locust Valley, N.Y.
34.87
127
Fort Worth, Texas
32.42
103 INTERLACHEN COUNTRY CLUB
Winter Park, Fla.
34.83
128 COLONIAL COUNTRY CLUB
Fort Worth, Texas
32.02
104 ST. LOUIS COUNTRY CLUB
St. Louis, Mo.
34.74
129 PARADISE VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB Paradise Valley, Ariz.
32.00
105 COUNTRY CLUB OF ORLANDO
Orlando, Fla.
34.64
O 130 OLYMPIA FIELDS COUNTRY CLUB
Olympia Fields, Ill.
31.98
106 THE FORD PLANTATION
Richmond Hill, Ga.
34.55
131 BALLANTYNE COUNTRY CLUB
Charlotte, N.C.
31.97
107 THE COUNTRY CLUB
Pepper Pike, Ohio
34.36
PRAIRIE DUNES COUNTRY CLUB 132
Hutchinson, Kans.
31.80
108 MIRABEL CLUB
Scottsdale, Ariz.
34.25
133 BUTTERFIELD COUNTRY CLUB
Oak Brook, Ill.
31.79
109 MARTIS CAMP
Truckee, Calif.
34.06
134 GLEN OAKS CLUB
Old Westbury, N.Y.
31.76
110 SAWGRASS COUNTRY CLUB
Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.
33.90
135 GOVERNORS CLUB
Chapel Hill, N.C.
31.69
HUNTINGDON VALLEY 111 COUNTRY CLUB
Huntingdon Valley, Pa.
33.80
136 BROOK HOLLOW GOLF CLUB
Dallas, Texas
31.54
112 PINEHURST COUNTRY CLUB
Pinehurst, N.C.
33.65
137 AUGUSTA COUNTRY CLUB
Augusta, Ga.
31.34
113 PHILADELPHIA COUNTRY CLUB
Gladwyne, Pa.
33.57
138 ORCHID ISLAND GOLF & BEACH CLUB Orchid Island, Fla.
31.29
114 MYERS PARK COUNTRY CLUB M
Charlotte, N.C.
33.43
139 WILMINGTON COUNTRY CLUB
Wilmington, Del.
31.27
115 BALLENISLES COUNTRY CLUB
Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. 33.39
140 THE ARIZONA COUNTRY CLUB
Phoenix, Ariz.
31.08
116 ONWENTSIA CLUB
Lake Forest, Ill.
33.33
141 WYNDEMERE COUNTRY CLUB
Naples, Fla.
30.94
117 THE HIDEAWAY
La Quinta, Calif.
33.31
142 JUPITER COUNTRY CLUB
Jupiter, Fla.
30.72
118 SKOKIE COUNTRY CLUB
Glencoe, Ill.
33.28
143 GREENSBORO COUNTRY CLUB
Greensboro, N.C.
30.65
119 GREY OAKS COUNTRY CLUB
Naples, Fla.
33.16
144 LA QUINTA COUNTRY CLUB
La Quinta, Calif.
30.36
120 BLOOMFIELD HILLS COUNTRY CLUB Bloomfield Hills, Mich.
33.08
145 HERSHEY COUNTRY CLUB
Hershey, Pa.
30.31
121 MIZNER COUNTRY CLUB
Delray Beach, Fla.
33.07
146 WESTMORELAND COUNTRY CLUB
Wilmette, Ill.
30.24
OKLAHOMA CITY GOLF & 122 COUNTRY CLUB
Nichols Hills, Okla.
33.05
147 PENSACOLA COUNTRY CLUB
Pensacola, Fla.
30.21
123 MOUNTAIN LAKE
Lake Wales, Fla.
33.04
148 COUNTRY CLUB OF DETROIT
Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich. 30.17
124 WHITETAIL CLUB
McCall, Idaho
32.92
149 WEE BURN COUNTRY CLUB
Darien, Conn.
30.16
125
Scottsdale, Ariz.
32.88
150 REHOBOTH BEACH COUNTRY CLUB
Rehoboth Beach, Del.
30.00
ESTANCIA CLUB
RIVER CREST COUNTRY CLUB
PLATINUM CLUBS OF AMERICA 5 S TA R P R I VAT E C L U B
Top 50 Platinum Golf Clubs CLUB
POINTS
CLUB
POINTS
1 AUGUSTA NATIONAL GOLF CLUB 1
Augusta, Ga.
91.14
26 26 TRADITION GOLF CLUB
La Quinta, Calif.
47.79
2 BALTUSROL GOLF CLUB 2
Springfield, N.J.
80.82
27 27 CONWAY FARMS GOLF CLUB
Lake Forest, Ill.
47.44
3 PINE VALLEY GOLF CLUB 3
Pine Valley, N.J.
78.82
2 8 28 HAZELTINE NATIONAL GOLF CLUB
Chaska, Minn.
47.38
4 OAKMONT COUNTRY CLUB 4
Oakmont, Pa.
72.78
2 9 29 WHISPER ROCK GOLF CLUB
Scottsdale, Ariz.
47.18
Pebble Beach, Calif.
71.31
30 30 BUTLER NATIONAL GOLF CLUB
Oak Brook, Ill.
46.07
6 MERION GOLF CLUB 6
Ardmore, Pa.
69.00
NATIONAL GOLF CLUB 31 31 TRUMP BEDMINSTER
Bedminster, N.J.
45.94
7 WINGED FOOT GOLF CLUB 7
Mamaroneck, N.Y.
67.19
32 32 PEACHTREE GOLF CLUB
Atlanta, Ga.
45.43
SHINNECOCK HILLS GOLF CLUB 8
Southampton, N.Y.
65.19
CALIFORNIA GOLF CLUB OF 33 33 SAN FRANCISCO
South San Francisco, Calif. 45.56
9 ARONIMINK GOLF CLUB 9
Newtown Square, Pa.
61.84
34 34 FRIAR’S HEAD
Riverhead, N.Y.
45.77
10 10 SEMINOLE GOLF CLUB
Juno Beach, Fla.
58.37
35 35 THE CLUB AT 3 CREEK
Jackson, Wyo.
44.75
11 SAN FRANCISCO GOLF CLUB 1 1
San Francisco, Calif.
57.71
36 PRESTON TRAIL GOLF CLUB 36
Dallas, Texas
44.68
1 2 12 NATIONAL GOLF LINKS OF AMERICA Southampton, N.Y.
55.75
37 LAUREL VALLEY GOLF CLUB 37
Ligonier, Pa.
43.73
13 13 CHICAGO GOLF CLUB
Wheaton, Ill.
55.57
38 SAGE VALLEY GOLF CLUB
Graniteville, S.C.
43.51
14 DESERT HIGHLANDS GOLF CLUB 14
Scottsdale, Ariz.
55.16
39 CASTLE PINES GOLF CLUB 39
Castle Rock, Colo.
43.36
15 CAVES VALLEY GOLF CLUB 15
Owings Mills, Md.
53.33
40 SEBONACK GOLF CLUB 40
Southampton, N.Y.
43.23
16 ADIOS GOLF CLUB 16
Coconut Creek, Fla.
52.72
41 EAST LAKE GOLF CLUB
Atlanta, Ga.
43.18
17 JUPITER HILLS CLUB
Tequesta, Fla.
51.24
42 MEDALIST GOLF CLUB 42
Hobe Sound, Fla.
42.64
18 BIGHORN GOLF CLUB 18
Palm Desert, Calif.
50.17
43 ANSLEY GOLF CLUB 43
Atlanta, Ga.
42.19
19 MUIRFIELD VILLAGE GOLF CLUB 19
Dublin, Ohio
50.15
44 JONATHAN’S LANDING GOLF CLUB 4 4
Jupiter, Fla.
42.19
20 THE LOXAHATCHEE CLUB 20
Jupiter, Fla.
49.66
45 THE BEAR’S CLUB 45
Jupiter, Fla.
42.12
21 THE SANCTUARY GOLF CLUB 21
Sanibel, Fla.
49.42
46 QUAKER RIDGE GOLF CLUB 4 6
Scarsdale, N.Y.
41.80
22 OLD MARSH GOLF CLUB
Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. 49.19
47 47 SHADY CANYON GOLF CLUB
Irvine, Calif.
41.48
23 23 ARNOLD PALMER’S BAY HILL CLUB & LODGE
Orlando, Fla.
48.71
48 ROYAL POINCIANA GOLF CLUB 48
Naples, Fla.
41.38
24 24 THE ALOTIAN CLUB
Roland, Ark.
47.82
49 49 DIAMOND CREEK GOLF CLUB
Banner Elk, N.C.
41.38
25 25 BURNING TREE CLUB
Bethesda, Md.
48.52
50 50 HOLLYWOOD GOLF CLUB
Deal, N.J.
40.70
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CLUB
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Philadelphia, Pa.
89.74
City 26 26
THE CHICAGO CLUB
Chicago, Ill.
51.97
Los Angeles, Calif.
87.44
City 27 27
THE KNICKERBOCKER CLUB
New York, N.Y.
51.78
City 2 2
JONATHAN CLUB
City 3 3
THE UNIVERSITY CLUB - NEW YORk New York, N.Y.
79.74
City 28 28
THE BEACH CLUB
Palm Beach, Fla.
51.41
City 4 4
UNIVERSITY CLUB OF CHICAGO
Chicago, Ill.
77.05
City 29 29
THE CENTER CLUB
Baltimore, Md.
50.45
City 5 5
UNION LEAGUE CLUB OF CHICAGO
Chicago, Ill.
75.22
City 30 30
CHARLOTTE CITY CLUB
Charlotte, N.C.
50.36
City 6 6
THE FORT WORTH CLUB
Fort Worth, Texas
69.65
City 31 31
POINSETT CLUB
Greenville, S.C.
48.04
City 7 7
DUQUESNE CLUB
Pittsburgh, Pa.
69.43
City 32 32
THE ARMY AND NAVY CLUB
Washington, D.C.
47.03
City 8 8
COSMOS CLUB
Washington, D.C.
66.69
City 33 33
THE PRINCETON CLUB
New York, N.Y.
46.29
City 9 9
HARVARD CLUB OF BOSTON
Boston, Mass.
65.53
City 34 34
THE COLUMBIA CLUB
Indianapolis, Ind.
46.02
THE METROPOLITAN CLUB OF ity 10 10 THE CITY OF WASHINGTON
Washington, D.C.
64.20
City 35 35
THE UNION CLUB OF CLEVELAND
Cleveland, Ohio
45.75
City 11 11
WESTMORELAND CLUB
Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
63.60
City 36 36
THE CORNELL CLUB – NEW YORK
New York, N.Y.
45.44
City 12 12
THE CALIFORNIA CLUB
Los Angeles, Calif.
63.26
City 37 37
HARVARD CLUB OF NEW YORK CITY
New York, N.Y.
44.81
City 13 13
THE DALLAS PETROLEUM CLUB
Dallas, Texas
62.19
City 38 38
ARLINGTON CLUB
Portland, Ore.
44.29
City 14 14
THE PENN CLUB
New York, N.Y.
61.16
City 39 39
THE MAR-A-LAGO CLUB
Palm Beach, Fla.
44.13
THE UNIVERSITY CLUB OF WASHINGTON DC
Washington, D.C.
60.99
City 40 40
THE ATHENAEUM
Pasadena, Calif.
42.84
City 16 16
HAMILTON CLUB OF LANCASTER
Lancaster, Pa.
60.98
City 41 41
THE LOTOS CLUB
New York, N.Y.
42.69
City 17 17
PACIFIC-UNION CLUB
San Francisco, Calif.
58.95
City 42 42
GENESEE VALLEY CLUB
Rochester, N.Y.
42.45
City 18 18
BOHEMIAN CLUB
San Francisco, Calif.
58.50
City 43 43
SANTA BARBARA CLUB
Santa Barbara, Calif.
41.78
City 19 19
CITY CLUB AT RIVER RANCH
Lafayette, La.
58.49
City 44 44
THE CORONADO CLUB
Houston, Texas
41.57
City 20 20
THE MINNEAPOLIS CLUB
Minneapolis, Minn.
55.93
City 45 45
SAINT LOUIS CLUB
St. Louis, Mo.
40.76
New York, N.Y.
55.63
City 46 46
THE PIEDMONT CLUB
Spartanburg, S.C.
40.54
City 22 22
THE YALE CLUB OF NEW YORK CITY New York, N.Y.
54.94
City 47 47
THE SUMMIT
Tulsa, Okla.
40.33
City 23 23
THE BUFFALO CLUB
Buffalo, N.Y.
53.75
City 48 48
THE SUTTER CLUB
Sacramento, Calif.
40.10
City 24 24
THE UNION LEAGUE CLUB
New York, N.Y.
53.27
City 49 49
THE HARMONIE CLUB
New York, N.Y.
40.00
City 25 25
METROPOLITAN CLUB
New York, N.Y.
53.11
City 50 50
COSMOPOLITAN CLUB
New York, N.Y.
38.75
City 15 15
UNION CLUB OF THE 21 City 21 CITY OF NEW YORK
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Top 30 Platinum Yacht Clubs CLUB
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ST. FRANCIS YACHT CLUB
San Francisco, Calif.
82.16
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DETROIT ATHLETIC CLUB
Detroit, Mich.
87.18
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SAN DIEGO YACHT CLUB
San Diego, Calif.
78.92
2 2
NEW YORK ATHLETIC CLUB
New York, N.Y.
85.77
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GROSSE POINTE YACHT CLUB
Grosse Pointe Shores, Mich. 74.62
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ATLANTA ATHLETIC CLUB
Johns Creek, Ga.
82.93
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ANNAPOLIS YACHT CLUB
Annapolis, Md.
73.60
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THE OLYMPIC CLUB
San Francisco, Calif.
82.56
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CHICAGO YACHT CLUB
Chicago, Ill.
66.62
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WASHINGTON ATHLETIC CLUB
Seattle, Wash.
78.20
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NAPLES YACHT CLUB
Naples, Fla.
64.84
6 6
MULTNOMAH ATHLETIC CLUB
Portland, Ore.
76.96
7 7
PELICAN ISLE YACHT CLUB
Naples, Fla.
64.49
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BATH AND TENNIS CLUB
Palm Beach, Fla.
72.69
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SAILFISH CLUB OF FLORIDA
Palm Beach, Fla.
62.36
8 8
LOS ANGELES ATHLETIC CLUB
Los Angeles, Calif.
69.56
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BEACH POINT CLUB
Mamaroneck, N.Y.
61.75
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MISSOURI ATHLETIC CLUB
St. Louis, Mo.
63.19
10 10
TAMPA YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB Tampa, Fla.
60.43
10 10
PORT ROYAL CLUB
Naples, Fla.
59.78
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PALM BEACH YACHT CLUB
West Palm Beach, Fla.
60.18
11 11
THE BEACH CLUB
Santa Monica, Calif.
58.90
ROYAL PALM YACHT COUNTRY CLUB &
Boca Raton, Fla.
59.62
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DALLAS ATHLETIC CLUB
Dallas, Texas
58.24
SAN FRANCISCO 13 THE 13 YACHT CLUB
Belvedere, Calif.
57.46
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THE WESTMOOR CLUB
Nantucket, Mass.
57.90
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NEWPORT HARBOR YACHT CLUB Newport Beach, Calif.
56.41
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DENVER ATHLETIC CLUB
Denver, Colo.
57.63
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CALIFORNIA YACHT CLUB
Marina del Rey, Calif.
55.31
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BEL-AIR BAY CLUB
Pacific Palisades, Calif.
52.93
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SARASOTA YACHT CLUB
Sarasota, Fla.
55.23
ORLEANS LAWN 16 16 NEW TENNIS CLUB
New Orleans, La.
52.75
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SOUTHERN YACHT CLUB
New Orleans, La.
49.53
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MILWAUKEE ATHLETIC CLUB
Milwaukee, Wis.
51.23
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BALBOA YACHT CLUB
Corona Del Mar, Calif.
52.20
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LA JOLLA BEACH & TENNIS CLUB La Jolla, Calif.
45.59
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LAUDERDALE YACHT CLUB
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
51.81
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THE HOUSTONIAN CLUB
Houston, Texas
45.47
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SAVANNAH YACHT CLUB
Savannah, Ga.
51.33
RACQUET CLUB 20 20 THE OF PHILADELPHIA
Philadelphia, Pa.
44.02
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NEWPORT YACHT CLUB
Newport, R.I.
51.31
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BAY HEAD YACHT CLUB
Bay Head, N.J.
50.96
so much to our Club. Our staff sees it as a reward for their
23 23
LARCHMONT YACHT CLUB
Larchmont, N.Y.
50.52
accomplishments raising standards of programs and services.
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KEY LARGO ANGLERS CLUB
Key Largo, Fla.
49.14
25 25
FISHERS ISLAND YACHT CLUB
Fishers Island, N.Y.
48.59
26 26
ST. PETERSBURG YACHT CLUB
St. Petersburg, Fla.
48.33
27 27
CORAL REEF YACHT CLUB
Bayshore Drive, Fla.
48.13
28 28
SANTA BARBARA YACHT CLUB
Santa Barbara, Calif.
47.50
29 29
WHITE BEAR YACHT CLUB
White Bear Lake, Minn.
46.51
Platinum status as the benchmark in the Private Club industry.”
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KEY BISCAYNE YACHT CLUB
Key Bisayne, Fla.
46.00
MATTHEW LINDERMAN, GENERAL MANAGER BOCA WEST COUNTRY CLUB
PLATINUM CLUBS OF AMERICA 5 S TA R P R I VAT E C L U B
“Being recognized as a Platinum Club of America means
Members see pride in membership, belonging to a Platinum Club of America. Our club culture is now set by this achievement.” OLIVER BOUDIN, GENERAL MANAGER OKLAHOMA CITY GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
“To be recognized as a Platinum Club of America is a great accomplishment. The staff share a vision to elevate service and exceed Member expectations. The Board has always considered
Platinum Honorable Mentions
CANDIDATES FOR THE PLATINUM CLUBS OF AMERICA 2023-2024 ELECTION These Clubs were voted within five points of elected Platinum Clubs. C O UNT RY The Apawamis Club — Rye, N.Y. Austin Country Club — Austin, Texas Bent Tree Country Club — Dallas, Texas The Berkshire Country Club — Reading, Pa. Bethesda Country Club — Bethesda, Md. Beverly Country Club — Chicago, Ill. Birmingham Country Club — Birmingham, Mich. Boca Grove Golf & Tennis Club — Boca Raton, Fla. Brae Burn Country Club — West Newton, Mass. Camargo Club — Cincinnati, Ohio The Club at Kukui’ula — Koloa, Hawaii Collier’s Reserve Country Club — Naples, Fla. Columbia Country Club — Chevy Chase, Md. Coral Ridge Country Club — Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Country Club of Birmingham — Birmingham, Ala. The Country Club of Little Rock — Little Rock, Ark.
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The Country Club of North Carolina — Pinehurst, N.C. Delaire Country Club — Delray Beach, Fla. Exmoor Country Club — Highland Park, Ill. Glen View Club — Golf, Ill. Greenville Country Club — Greenville, S.C. Greenwich Country Club — Greenwich, Conn. Lake Shore Country Club — Glencoe, Ill. Loblolly — Hobe Sound, Fla. Meadowbrook Country Club — Northville, Mich. Myopia Hunt Club — South Hamilton, Mass. Newport Country Club — Newport, R.I. North Shore Country Club — Glenview, Ill. Old Warson Country Club — St. Louis, Mo. Palm Beach Polo & Country Club — Wellington, Fla. The Peninsula Golf & Country Club — San Mateo, Calif. Piedmont Driving Club — Atlanta, Ga.
Plainfield Country Club — Edison, N.J. Quail West Golf and Country Club — Naples, Fla. River Bend Golf & Country Club — Great Falls, Va. Riviera Country Club — Coral Gables, Fla. Rock Creek Cattle Company — Deer Lodge, Mont. Round Hill Club — Greenwich, Conn. Sahalee Country Club — Sammamish, Wash. Sea Pines Country Club — Hilton Head Island, S.C. Shady Oaks Country Club — Fort Worth, Texas Somerset Country Club — Mendota Heights, Minn. The Stock Farm Club — Hamilton, Mont. Troon Country Club — Scottsdale, Ariz. Vaquero Club — Westlake, Texas Waverley Country Club — Portland, Oreg. Yeamans Hall Club — Charleston, S.C.
GOLF CLUBS Ballyneal Golf Club — Holyoke, Colo. Boston Golf Club — Hingham, Mass. Calusa Pines Golf Club — Naples, Fla. Dallas National Golf Club — Dallas, Texas Deepdale Golf Club — Manhasset, N.Y. Double Eagle Club — Galena, Ohio East Hampton Golf Club — East Hampton, N.Y. Escondido Golf & Lake Club — Horseshoe Bay, Texas Floridian National Golf Club — Palm City, Fla. Garden City Golf Club — Garden City, N.Y. The Golf Club — New Albany, Ohio
Gulf Stream Golf Club — Delray Beach, Fla. The Honors Course — Chattanooga, Tenn. Kinloch Golf Club — Manakin-Sabot, Va. LedgeRock Golf Club — Mohnton, Pa. McArthur Golf Club — Hobe Sound, Fla. Mountaintop Golf & Lake Club — Cashiers, N.C. Nanea Golf Club — Kailua-Kona, Hawaii Ocean Forest Golf Club — Sea Island, Ga. The Old Collier Golf Club — Naples, Fla. Old Memorial Golf Club — Tampa, Fla. Old Sandwich Golf Club — Plymouth, Mass. C IT Y
Amarillo Club — Fort Worth, Texas The Austin Club — Austin, Texas Balboa Bay Club — Newport Beach, Calif. The Brook — New York, N.Y. CORE: Club — New York, N.Y. Fort Orange Club — Albany, N.Y.
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PLATINUM CLUBS OF AMERICA Governors Club — Tallahassee, Fla. The Links Club — New York, N.Y. The Milwaukee Club — Milwaukee, Wis. The Pacific Club — Newport Beach, Calif. The Pacific Club — Honolulu, Hawaii The Shreveport Club — Shreveport, La.
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YAC HT American Yacht Club — Rye, N.Y. Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club — Corona del Mar, Calif. Coral Ridge Yacht Club — Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Edgartown Yacht Club — Edgartown, Mass.
Somerset Club — Boston, Mass. Sulgrave Club — Washington, D.C. The Union Club of Boston — Boston, Mass. The University Club of Boston — Boston, Mass.
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Gulf Harbors Yacht Club — New Port Richey, Fla. Long Beach Yacht Club — Long Beach, Calif. Marco Island Yacht Club — Marco Island, Fla. Norfolk Yacht Club — Norfolk, Va. AT HL ET IC
The Athletic Club of Columbus — Columbus, Ohio Bay Colony Beach Club — Naples, Fla. Bellevue Club — Bellevue, Wash.
The Quarry at La Quinta — La Quinta, Calif. The Saint Andrew’s Golf Club — Hastings On Hudson, N.Y. Sand Hills Golf Club — Mullen, Nebr. Secession Golf Club — Beaufort, S.C. Shoreacres — Lake Bluff, Ill. Trump International Golf Club West Palm Beach — West Palm Beach, Fla. Valhalla Golf Club — Louisville, Ky. The Valley Club of Montecito — Montecito, Calif. Wade Hampton Golf Club — Cashiers, N.C.
Riverside Yacht Club — Riverside, Conn. Sausalito Yacht Club — Sausalito, Calif. Seattle Yacht Club — Seattle, Wash. South Carolina Yacht Club — Hilton Head Island, S.C.
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The Briar Club — Houston, Texas East Bank Club — Chicago, Ill. Menlo Circus Club — Atherton, Calif.
North Hills Club — Raleigh, N.C. Racquet and Tennis Club — New York, N.Y. The Racquet Club of Chicago — Chicago, Ill.
Platinum Plus License Program THE PLATINU M PL U S L I C ENSE PRO G RA M I NCL U DES: Exclusive use of the Platinum Clubs of America name, logos, likeness and 5-Star Private Club mark Licensed Platinum Clubs may utilize the trademarked logos and marks on all communications and recognition products.
Bespoke Tapestry Plaque A Platinum gilded framed and handcrafted velvet bullion crest engraved with Club name and years of recognition. Twelve Platinum Clubs of America 2021-22 Announcement Booklets Describing Platinum Clubs’ history, the election process, Club Rankings by category, and the Seven Selection Criteria. Twelve Platinum Club Recognition Pins Lapel pins for Staff, Boards and Members to demonstrate their pride. Board Self Audit A digital Self-Audit providing Boards the ability to self-assess Club governance. General Manager, CEO or COO A customized gift in recognition of their Excellence in leadership. An invitation to Excellence in Platinum Clubs Hosted during the CMAA Conference and Business Expo. Attend the industry social event of the year, exclusive to Licensed Platinum Club Leaders. Attend the 2021 and 2022 three-day Platinum Club Leaders Forum Managed by a professional facilitator, addressing issues encountered at the world’s finest Private Clubs. This elite gathering provides a combination of unique education, networking, and recreation (CMAA education points are awarded). Complimentary subscription to The FORUM Established in 1997, The FORUM is the preeminent biannual Private Club publication that contains Relevant, Informative and Creative content for Private Club Leaders. PlatinumClubNet Exclusive to Members of Licensed Platinum Clubs. Through this dedicated website and mobile app, Platinum Club Members can request privileges at Platinum Club facilities worldwide. NEW FOR 2021-22: Fountain Life Club Members can enroll in a program to change the trajectory of their aging and augment health span through cutting-edge technologies and breakthroughs in Precision Diagnostics, Performance Optimization, and Regenerative Medicine. Clubs may elect to secure a Platinum License, which excludes the Tapestry Plaque, Announcement Booklets, Recognition Pins and Board Self-Audit. For pricing, please see the order form or visit platinumclubsofamerica.com.
The Platinum Circle The Platinum Circle was created with an array of programs and benefits to enhance the Platinum Clubs of America program. Platinum Licensees will be provided full contact information and details once a Platinum License is secured.
Programs and Benefits for your Club: CaddieMaster is the leading provider of caddie services in America. The organization consists of more than 2,000 caddies and 100 managers providing caddie programs at many of the finest Private Clubs in the world. CaddieMaster has developed a unique recruitment and screening process, daily operational management systems, training programs and materials that ensure Clubs receive an exceptional caddie product. www.caddiemaster.com
Schedule an onsite visit to present a complete evaluation of your Club’s Caddie Program. Legendary Publishing & Media Group (LPMG) is the premier custom book publishing company for many of the world’s Private Clubs. They produce books of exceptional quality for Club anniversaries, centennial or history. PUBLISHING & MEDIA GROUP Their books include: The Yale Club of New York City, The History of Newport Country Club, The Story of Golf at The Country Club (Brookline, Mass.), The Story of the Everglades Club and The Art of the Links Club (New York City). www.legendarypmg.com
Make an appointment to discuss options to fund and publish your Club’s custom book. P U B L I S H I N G & M E D I AThe G R O NCA UP
has been the advocate for the Private Club industry in Washington, D.C., for more than 55 years. As the voice of Private Clubs on Capitol Hill, NCA ensures that Club concerns are at the forefront when legislative and regulatory issues affecting the industry are being decided. NCA provides Club leaders an array of resources on Club industry trends, governance best practices, legal and operational matters, and ways to strengthen Club leadership. www.nationalclub.org
Benefit from a one hour telephone consultation in 2021 and 2022 on your Club’s issues of concern, and matters impacting the Private Club industry.
Programs and Benefits for your Club and Members: Licensed Platinum Club Members may enroll in the Fountain Life Program to change the trajectory of their aging and augment health span through cutting-edge technologies and breakthroughs in Precision Diagnostics, Performance Optimization, and Regenerative Medicine. Fountain Life is a leading brand at the forefront of health and longevity, with predictive and preventative data-driven programs and services backed by unassailable science. Personalized treatments are designed to optimize health and performance and slow the rate of age-related decline and delay the onset of chronic and degenerative diseases typically associated with aging. Fountain Life’s proactive approach to improve lifespan includes a variety of therapies ranging from lifestyle changes to regenerative medicine, empowering Platinum Club Members to actively participate in the management of their own health. Powered by data-driven insights, cutting-edge science, and visionary medical professionals. Fountain Life’s Member Relations Manager will work with Athletic, Fitness and Wellness staff to introduce the program to Platinum Club Members. www.fountainlife.com
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Enjoy private jet charter from the extensive fleet at the most preferred rate and secure flight credits for membership deposits. JetSuite’s vision is to provide the freedom and exhilaration of private air travel through transparent pricing, efficient operations, acute attention to detail, acclaimed customer service and industry-leading safety practices. JetSuite’s fleet offers WiFi-equipped Phenom 100s, JetSuite Edition CJ3s and 30-seat E135s. JetSuite is IS-BAO certified and rated Platinum by ARGUS, the highest possible safety rating in the private jet industry. www.jetsuite.com
Earn food & beverage or golf shop credit equal to 10% of the value of a Perry Golf Land Tour or 5% for a Cruise. PerryGolf is one of the most respected providers of golf tours and cruises to the world’s most memorable destinations, ranging from Scotland and Ireland to the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, Russia, Canada, the Arabian Gulf, New Zealand, Australia and South Africa. Since 1984, they have arranged every aspect of custom and fixed itineraries for groups of men, women and couples that combine marquee golf with sightseeing, safaris, wine tours and luxury resorts. Also offered are custom packages with exclusive access to The Open. www.perrygolf.com
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