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CEO’s Letter

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ear Members and Guests, It has been an exciting past few months for me. I spent my first 100 days as CEO visiting clubs, conducting town hall meetings, and talking to more than 1,500 Employee Partners and to many of you. Seeing you engaged in your clubs shows me how important they are in your lives, and I have also witnessed the great pride our Employee Partners take in serving you every day. The dedication and passion on both sides inspire me. During this time, I have found many things we do very well and a number Your of areas in which we can do better. I promise we Feedback will keep delivering on what we do best and will work especially hard on Matters I encourage you those areas that need improvement. to please take the Moving forward, as we continue to invest in club infrastructure and Member surveys reinventions, we will also introduce many new opportunities that will you receive after your food and add value to your benefits and your experiences as a Member. Over beverage, golf, the past year, ClubCorp has experimented with a few new ideas — golf and private event lounges with indoor golf simulators, an interactive technology-based experiences driving range entertainment experience, and a new club concept — all at your club. I regularly look with extremely positive results, reaffirming what we believe: ClubCorp at the results is a lifestyle organization. But we have only dipped our toes in the pool and comments. with offerings outside of traditional private club amenities. While we They do make a difference. will always have a passion for golf and focus on the game, we now plan to jump in and truly explore new amenities, club concepts, and innovations. We’re confident these enhancements will help you connect at new levels with your family and friends while also reflecting your interests and promoting your health and wellness.

Throughout my 30-year career, I have always admired ClubCorp, a company founded on an idea driven by the basic human need to belong, to connect, and to be part of something bigger. I am honored and inspired to help write ClubCorp’s next chapter as we develop “something bigger” and deliver the best experiences to more consistently wow you and your guests.

Thank you for being a Member. You can contact me anytime at my email address below.

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8 Travel Norwegian Cruise Line debuts a sleek new ship; Laos ups its appeal with three new luxury hotels; fill up on tasty pizza at three new hot spots for pie; check into two new megahotel projects in Canada; plan now for three one-time-only polar cruises.

18 Rides Aston Martin unveils the first upgrade of its Vantage sports car in more than a decade.

34 Puebla, Mexico 38 Bouncing Back Japan on Foot 44 48 Shochu, So Good 52 Coupes Du Jour 56 Polar Plunge!

20 Golf You’re in for a

More Americans are discovering this baroque jewel about 80 miles southeast of Mexico City.

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Resilient winemakers are getting back to business after the deadly fires in Napa and Sonoma last year.

25 Profiles Noteworthy club members with fascinating stories.

28 The Game Golf experts, including instructor Allen Terrell, who works with top pro Dustin Johnson, share their best tips for handling different lies on the course, so you’re better prepared for the difficult shots you may have to make.

surprise at the recently renovated Yangtze Dunes just outside Shanghai — it’s now a links course.

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22 Culture A wealthy South African opens a Cape Town museum devoted to contemporary African art, plus don’t miss a dazzling new Nordic-themed museum in Seattle.

76 On the Rails Instead of hiking up to Peru’s famed Inca citadel, you and seven of your friends can book the ultraluxe Private Train to Machu Picchu.

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Norbeck Country Club’s new golf simulator

REI returns to the Land of the Rising Sun.

BY HAN NAH L OT T- S C H WART Z

Try these tempting recipes featuring this Japanese liquor gaining increased popularity stateside.

BY KAY L E I G H KU L P

These functional new beauties also turn heads.

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Over the next two years, cruise companies will launch several new ships for Arctic and Antarctic voyages.

60 ClubCorp News and Events. Via reinvention projects, clubs in Maryland, North Carolina, and Texas get fresh looks; Dallas-area club debuts interactive Drive Zone.

BY KATE WAHNSCHAFFE

64 Where to play.

Where to dine. Where to meet. To help you book everything from tee times to dinners and relaxing getaways, use this handy directory of our associate clubs, resorts, and affiliates.

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From the Editor Culinary Stars

recognition program. We’ve packed the supplement with mouthwatering recipes and must-try cooking tips, not only from these five culinary rock stars but also top Oceania chefs, including renowned French chef Jacques Pépin, Oceania’s executive culinary director. For example, we give you recipes for Carpenter’s Sambuca-Glazed Chilean Sea Bass and Jacques’ Roasted Chicken, Pépin’s signature dish.

As the ClubCorp Chef of the Year, Carpenter will be on board the 1,250-passenger Oceania Marina for a seven-day Monte Carlo to Barcelona cruise, Nov. 9-16, along with members of ClubCorp clubs.

He’ll be co-teaching a cooking class and spending time with passengers at a cocktail reception, on an excursion to one of Europe’s colorful food markets, and at mealtimes.

Like Carpenter, is your club’s executive chef a rock star? If so, you’ll soon be able to put his or her name in the running for the 2018 Chef of the Year. ClubCorp will be accepting nominations from Oct. 1 to Nov. 5. For details on how to give your chef a much-deserved shoutout, turn to page 23. You can join the winning chef next year on a 16-day Oceania cruise from Montreal to Miami, departing Oct. 30, 2019.

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ust as i settle into my racer, the track monitor hands me my safety helmet to put on. I take off my glasses to fit it over my head, then realize the helmet fits so snugly that I can’t put my glasses back on. Slightly panicked, I quickly alert the monitor. Looking unsure how to respond, he asks if I can see to race without them. My vision’s not the best, but there’s no way I’m missing this chance to hit the track in this speedster, so I tell him, “Sure, I’ll be fine.” I grip the steering wheel nervously and, 30 seconds later, I’m speeding down straightaways and navigating hairpin twists and turns, thrilled to be having my Jeff Gordon moment.

Well, sort of. I’m not in any high-speed NASCAR race, but rather I’m zooming around a two-level, 1,000-foot-long track in an electric go-kart that tops out at 30 mph. I’m not on terra firma, either; I’m atop the new Norwegian Bliss, the 4,004-passenger ship that Norwegian Cruise Line officially launched in June.

Although it has a similar track on its China-based Norwegian Joy, NCL touts the Bliss speedway as the first one on a North American-based ship — and the longest on any ocean liner.

This new beauty, the third vessel in NCL’s Breakaway Plus Class, comes with an impressive bevy of restaurants and bars, a spa, a casino, and other exciting activities that impress, but I’ll most remember channeling my inner speed demon at sea.

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The Bliss comes with other NCL don’t-miss firsts, including …

1 A visually striking Observation Lounge offering 3,500 square feet of floor-to-ceiling windows delivering awesome 180-degree views, NCL’s most expansive at sea.

1 The Horizon Lounge, a similar two-level hideaway in the Haven, NCL’s premium hotel-within-a-hotel concept.

1 An open-air laser tag course in a setting designed to look like an abandoned space station.

1 Q, a Texas smokehouse, serving barbecue and a mustorder banana pudding made from the time-tested recipe of the aunt of an NCL executive with deep Texas roots. Wear your boots because the restaurant turns into a lively Western club after dinner with live music and boot-scootin’ on the dance floor.

1 A-List Bar (named after NCL’s president and CEO Andy Stuart), serving premium spirits, handcrafted margaritas, and more.

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Laos Goes Luxe A DA M H. G R A H A M

the relaxed laotian cultural capital of Luang Prabang, on the banks of the Mekong River, teems with centuries-old temples.

Now its lodging options are quickly multiplying with the recent opening of these three luxury properties packed with charm.

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AVANI+ LUANG PRABANG. Avani unveiled its major rebranding of Aman founder Adrian Zecha’s short-lived Azerai Hotel in March. The refurbed property, which retains a few of Zecha’s minimalist touches, occupies a classic French-colonial building on the most convenient corner in town. Fifty-three compact rooms bathed in neutral batik textiles and warm local woods overlook an 80-foot-long courtyard pool shaded by banyan trees. From $200. 844-646-6724; avanihotels.com

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PULLMAN LUANG PRABANG. A short boat ride from the Pha Tad Ke Botanical Garden, this hotel debuted in June with 123 rooms housed in villas that pay homage to Laos’ steep-pitched temple roofs. The villas come with modernist wicker furniture and spacious terraces overlooking a palm-tree-spiked rice paddy and three outdoor pools. From $135. pullmanluangprabang.com

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ROSEWOOD LUANG PRABANG. This 23-room, serene getaway in a hilltop forest just 3 miles from town center opened in March. Pool villas feature hand-painted walls and tiled plunge pools overlooking a gushing ferndraped stream, while secluded riverside villas (right) come with king-size beds and balconies with oversize daybeds. If you’re a thrillseeker, timber-legged luxury tents, a first for Rosewood, are draped in indigenous Hmong textiles and art and perched in the treetops, offering up views of the Luang Prabang mountain range.

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Grocery Shop, Laotian Style Luang Prabang overflows with excellent restaurants, but head to the bustling (and, yes, sometimes eyebrowraising) Morning Market to really get to know Laotian food. You’ll find everything from locally grown coffee beans to crispy, charcoal-grilled bee larvae and edible rats.

Open daily from dawn to noon, the relaxed, tidy street market — just steps away from the Mekong riverbank — runs for about four blocks along two lanes forming a T-junction in the city’s gridlike center. Many vendors come by boat with fresh produce from their farms and foraged seasonal specialties from mountain jungles. I quickly learn how early the action starts. I arrive at 8 to score white termite mushrooms, available in rainy season, only to learn they’d already sold out.

I see dozens of vendors, mostly women, crouching over bamboo mats arranged neatly with stacks of dusky, rose-colored banana flowers (right), piles of green chilies, pyramids of limes and pomelos, and perfectly combed bunches of riverweeds, edible flowers, and fragrant grasses. Giant sacks spill over with rice and violetblushing eggplants the size of pingpong balls, while smaller wicker baskets — always worth peeking into — brim with silky river fish, dried frogs, and the live larvae of wasps and scarab beetles. I walk past bouquets of small crabs strung together with dried grasses, strips of dried water buffalo skin, and chickens either live in basket-cages or freshly killed and plucked. An elderly woman missing her two front teeth chuckles when I cringe after eyeing a dead 3-footlong monitor lizard stuffed into her bucket.

Thankfully, a few vendors sell more approachable prepared food. Fermented pork sausages stuffed with sticky rice, lemongrass, and galangal sizzle on several grills.

At Khao Bun Nang Ou, where tables spill onto a makeshift patio, locals slurp down bowls of khao soi, a Luang Prabang specialty made with rice noodles fried in scarlet red curry and floating in pholike broth topped with minced pork.

As I wander the market, I see zero tourists, and locals greet me with smiles and cheery sa bai dees, the oft-heard Laotian greeting. Unlike other markets in Asia, there’s no hustling and bargaining isn’t commonplace, making exchanges straightforward and honest. The only trouble you’ll have? Mustering up the courage to try some of the dishes. — A.H.G.

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Pizza Party

Three dough geniuses recently debuted next-level pizza spots that do pies right — crisp and chewy with perfectly charred edges BY

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Perfect Union Pizza Co. Chef Nick Badovinus, founder of Fireside Pies, the local chain that raised the bar for Dallas pizza, is behind this artisanal pie spot.

Artist-designed skateboard decks, an American flag, and a vintage Ducati motorcycle give the white-tiled interiors a rock ’n’ roll vibe.

Badovinus divides the menu equally between red and white pies.

Oven: A deck oven fired at 700 degrees bakes pies for about three minutes.

Crust: Dough punched twice, fermented for 24 hours, and dusted with semolina is the secret behind the crackly, blistered thin crust.

Pie to try: Jonny Slapps, a white pie with guanciale, broken egg, and pea tendril Side order: Meatball and garlic knot slider Details: 214-559-4245; perfectunionpizzaco.com New York City

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Folk James Beard–nominated chef Philip Krajeck launched this pizza-centric restaurant as the follow-up to his Italian-influenced Rolf and Daughters. He serves up pizzas with veggie-focused seasonal sides and natural wines.

Oven: Two wood-fired brick ovens from Sonoma-based Mugnaini reach up to 900 degrees and cook pies in about 90 seconds.

Crust: Naturally leavened dough (i.e. flour, water, and indigenous wild yeast) is a mix of organic Lindley Mills and Carolina Ground flour, milled in small batches.

Pie to try: Krajeck’s salad pie, an ode to seasonal produce, features piles of flavorful herbs, lettuces, and flowers.

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Anthony Mangieri’s pizzas are about as close to Neapolitanstyle nirvana as you can get stateside. So when he returned to New York City this spring, even Manhattan’s most die-hard pizza snobs rejoiced. Unlike his three successive and now shuttered locations in New Margherita Jersey, New York’s East Village, and San Francisco, his fourth pizzeria offers small plates and desserts courtesy of chef-partners Fabiàn von Hauske Valtierra and Jeremiah Stone, co-owners of Manhattan restaurants Contra and Wildair.

Oven: Handcrafted Acunto ovens can be found in Naples’ most legendary pizzerias. Wood-fired to about 900 degrees, pizzas cook uniformly in about 90 seconds.

Crust: Naturally leavened, double-zero-flour dough makes for a perfectly chewy, tender, charred crust.

Pie to try: Mangieri is a master of minimalism; his Margherita would hold its own in Naples.

Side order: Chickpeas and lobster crudo Details: 646-692-3475; unapizza.com

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Rome’s ubiquitous pizza al taglio (“pizza by the cut”) — defined by its airy dough, rectangular shape, and cracker-crisp crust — has invaded America. At pizzaiolo Gabriele Bonci’s Pizzarium in Rome, the pies are so magical that Bonci has been called “the Michelangelo of dough.” In June 2017, he opened his first eponymous pizzeria outside of Italy in Chicago’s West Loop (312-2434016; bonciusa.com). Just as in Rome, staffers slice them with scissors and price them by the pound. With the restaurant an instant sensation, he followed up with a second, larger Bonci (872-829-3144; bonciusa.com) in Wicker Park in April.

The al taglio trend has also popped up on the coasts.

In March, highly respected Italian pizzaiolo Angelo Iezzi opened PQR (pqr-nyc.com) on New York City’s Upper East Side in collaboration with Fabio Casella, owner of local pizzeria San Matteo. At PQR, a casual, counter-service space, Iezzi uses a higher water content and longer fermentation time for his dough, yielding ethereal squares with fewer carbs and more protein than a standard pizza.

In LA, bread queen Nancy Silverton and longtime collaborator chef Matt Molina have been selling seasonal, scissor-cut slices by the ounce at Triple Beam Pizza (323-545-3534; triplebeampizza.com) since February. The Highland Park spot has plenty of vegan and vegetarianfriendly pies. — J.M.

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t josé andrés’ new restaurant in the Bahamas called Fish, at the Cove at Atlantis, Paradise Island resort, the celebrity chef features an unusual menu item: lionfish, the spiny, invasive species causing severe damage to the island nation’s coral reefs. By rallying with the Atlantis Blue Project Foundation — the resort’s nonprofit that supports marine conservation challenges — Andrés hopes he can make a difference. He’s donating a portion of his lionfish sales to the foundation. Wearing his chef’s coat over bright orange swim trunks and Birkenstocks, he sat down to talk lionfish with writer Kelsey Ogletree just hours before Fish’s opening in April.

Q: Why serve lionfish?

A: If you’re able to convince people to catch lionfish and ensure they make a living doing so, you’ve got an item that adds a sophisticated touch to the menu, and at the same time you combat a pest.

Q: With all of their spines, lionfish are scary-looking. How do you convince people they’re safe to eat?

A: When preparing this fish, you must be careful of its many venomous spines. We use kitchen shears and heavy-duty scissors, and we wear gloves. I’m sure one day lionfish will be a standard.

Q: What makes lionfish taste so good?

A: A lionfish has light, flaky white flesh, so it’s perfect for many different uses, kind of like snapper. We prepare it simply, just fried with our cornmeal batter and served with herb oil and tartar sauce.

We serve the fillets alongside the fried spine [the backbone] and head so you can enjoy the whole thing. The fillets are flaky and buttery. We fry the spine twice so it gets extra crunchy — it’s so good!

It’s brash for an Austrian chef to reimagine one of Italy’s most beloved foods. But in 1982, Wolfgang Puck debuted a smoked salmon pizza with caviar at his original LA Spago to instant acclaim. The now iconic dish served at Oscars after-parties remains as popular as ever, with Las Vegas as proof. At his new Spago at Bellagio Resort & Casino — after a 25-year-run, Puck closed the original Vegas outpost at the Forum Shops earlier this year — the chef added wood-fired, marketinspired pizzas such as prosciutto, fig, burrata, and arugula as menu exclusives, but he says the signature decadent pie still holds its own on the Strip. 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. S.; 702-693-8181; wolfgangpuck.com — J.M. FA L L 2018

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Two hotels in one, this waterfront development has a split personality. The 188-room Douglas, a design-forward Autograph Collection property, has a quirky feel, from its glowing-log check-in counter to its rustic-chic rooms.

The 329-room JW Marriott presents a relaxing, familiar retreat with all the upscale JW touches seen worldwide, including rooms with plush furnishings and soft colors.

You’ll feel like you checked into a hip, urban Airbnb or a local boutique property even though you’re in a 404-room, 28-story high-rise. We especially like the lobby’s “living wall” of vines behind the check-in counter, which helps create a calm, welcoming oasis from the start of your stay. Bright and cheery rooms are filled with fresh, modern furniture and decorated with custom travel photographs as dazzling as the stunning views of the waterfront and Toronto skyline.

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Eight restaurants and lounges take you globetrotting, but for a feast fit for a medieval king, try the Victor steakhouse and seafood bar. Start with Quebec foie gras and king salmon tartare, graze on oyster platters and decadent mac and cheese waffles, then cut into its signature shared entree, a 50-ounce Tomahawk Angus reserve steak on the bone.

Nobody goes hungry here, with seven separate spots to get food and drink, from fine dining to an express café.

Be sure to grab a meal at Maxx’s Kitchen, with floor-toceiling lakeview windows. Bite into comfort food, such as fresh fish and chips, or go more upscale with East Coast salmon in pea puree with a fennel slaw.

AFTER HOURS

The Parq boasts several high-spirited bars, but the Douglas’ D/6 Bar & Lounge has become a prime Vancouver hot spot. Imbibe a Douglas Fir, with pine-needle infused local gin, or sneak behind a bookcase’s hidden door to enjoy the signature Parq Mule (a vodka, ginger beer, and apple spice concoction) in a private room.

Drink in the views over the sparkling lights of the Toronto skyline as you sit windowside at the Perch lounge on the 28th floor and sip its signature Falcon Goddess gin-and-juice cocktail.

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Vancouver meets Vegas in the 72,000-square-foot, two-level casino.

The popular baccarat tables, adjacent tea lounge, and Mrkt East Asian streetfood café show Vancouver’s Asian influence, while the poutine, Montreal smoked meats, and televised hockey games at the BC Kitchen remind you you’re still in Canada.

The “Ten X Toronto” fitness center, a 90,000-squarefoot indoor complex, is a destination within itself: four indoor tennis courts (with city views and a 50-foot ceiling), nine glass-backed squash courts, four fitness studios for classes, a rooftop pool, a golf simulator, an exercise room with enough equipment to turn you into an Olympian — and more.

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION

There’s plenty going on nearby, given the hotel sits adjacent to BC Place, a major concert venue and home to Vancouver’s professional football and soccer teams.

With its prime waterfront locale, there’s always something happening near the hotel. Imagine sitting in your room and watching racecars rip around the corners on the streets right below you in the Honda Indy Toronto.

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From $279. 604-683-7277; parqvancouver.com

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Need-to-Know Tidbits EAT Gulf seafood, Southern barbecue, Vietnamese street dishes, and Louisiana comfort food are among your many culinary options at the new Pythian Market, an urban food collective on the ground floor of the historic Pythian Temple in downtown New Orleans. 504-481-9599; pythianmarket.com

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For exceptional adventures at sea, book any of these one-time-only polar voyages

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Ponant offers the 11-day “Antarctica and Climate Change” on 199-passenger L’Austral, with New York Times science writers Henry Fountain and James Gorman discussing topics such as “The State of the Cryosphere.” Off ship, visit research stations, spot crabeater seals, and more. Sails round-trip Ushuaia, Argentina, departing Dec. 10, 2019. 888-400-1082; us.ponant.com U.K.-based Poseidon Expeditions introduces “From the Highlands to the High Arctic: Crossing the Arctic Circle, Jan Mayen & Spitsbergen” on the recently refurbished 114-passenger Sea Spirit, which just added zero-speed stabilizers for smoother sails. Jan Mayen, an isolated Arctic island inhabited only by Norwegian weather station personnel, delivers Beerenberg, the planet’s northernmost subaerial active volcano.

Turn to page 56 for our The 12-day cruise sails between Leith, Scotland, guide to new and Longyearbyen, Norway, departing June 3, polar ships 2019. 347-801-2610; poseidonexpeditions.com coming soon

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Explore the Arctic on a Tauck-chartered 234-passenger Le Boreal cruise created with BBC Earth, and with VIP veteran BBC Earth wildlife filmmaker Peter Bassett (right) onboard. Bassett shares personal tales of his filmmaking adventures and joins shore excursions. The 10-day expedition sails roundtrip Longyearbyen, Norway, departing June 24, 2019.

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DRINK Imbibe 1,000 feet above LA. The Skyspace Bar opened in June at Oue Skyspace LA, a multifaceted downtown attraction atop the iconic U.S. Bank Tower.

The panoramic city views rival locally brewed beers and tasty cocktails featuring liquor from local distilleries. 213-894-9000; oue-skyspace.com SAIL In France, ply the River Marne and Canal Lateral de Marne between Meaux and Châlons-en-Champagne aboard the new Belmond Pivoine, a four-suite luxury barge.

From $53,188 for a six-night, all-inclusive cruise for eight. 800-524-2420; belmond.com 1 Sea Dream Yacht Club will soon begin offering seven-day Cuba-only cruises, departing from either Cienfuegos or Havana and calling on six ports. It has scheduled eight of the sailings between January and April in both 2019 and 2020.

800-707-4911; seadream.com SEE Through January, at Bellagio Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, watch noted Japanese artist Kisho Mwkaiyama at work in a public studio. Plus, through Oct. 21, at the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art adjacent to Mwkaiyama’s temporary studio, take in “Primal Water,” an exhibition of postwar and contemporary Japanese art.

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Vantage Points

Aston Martin upgrade will make you drool BY

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Lighter equals better: The Vantage’s lighter weight comes not just from the carbon fiber and aluminum used to make the body but also an all-aluminum substructure composed of pressed panels that are bonded together rather than cast, explains chief engineer Matt Becker. This technique borrowed from stateof-the-art aircraft manufacturing results in an ultrarigid car that at 3,373 pounds is 298 pounds lighter than the Porsche Turbo. Becker says you can always make a car faster with more horsepower, “but the magic of low weight is something a lot more playful.”

Athletic, not fierce: We found the new Vantage perfectly balanced, even with its capability for speed on the road or the track. One of Aston’s core DNA principles, Becker says, is that “you don’t have to make a car uncomfortable to make it handle well.” Indeed.

While the Vantage was never meant to be the most extreme Aston, we found it can certainly romp but, as Becker says, “won’t muss your hair too much.”

Geared your way: You can get one now with an eight-speed paddle-shift transmission, or you can pre-order and wait a year or more for a manual gearbox. Why get the manual? It’s more involving, and with manual gearboxes heading toward extinction, it will increase your investment’s value, since scarcity factors into collectibility. On the other hand, the paddle-shift has an automatic mode, so it’s easier in traffic.

Details: From $153,081; astonmartin.com

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ith the highly anticipated release of the 2019 Aston Martin Vantage, the British manufacturer as synonymous with James Bond as a shaken, not stirred martini unveils a rear-wheel-drive, two-seat super sports car rivaled only by the likes of the Porsche GT3 or, indeed, the more expensive Porsche Turbo S. For the Vantage’s first upgrade in more than a decade, engineers have finely tuned the suspension and used carbon fiber and aluminum to craft a rigid, low-weight body that feels playful and nimble even at around-town speeds. That’s in stark contrast to many of its peers that can feel comatose unless you’re driving them on a racetrack (or driving so fast you’re risking arrest).

Read on for a few more reasons the new Vantage could be your next supercar crush.

Reliable engine: Niche brands frequently try to build their own engines, an expensive process that can create headaches when a car needs repairs. But in exchange for a small investment stake by Mercedes-Benz, Aston Martin instead procures its from Mercedes’ performance AMG division. Chief benefit: a worldclass, extremely reliable 4.0-liter V-8 spitting out 503 horsepower and capable of propelling the car to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds and 195 mph top speed.

Civilized sound: Although inheriting an engine from Mercedes assures reliability, Becker says Aston had to make sure the car still had its own distinct sound. “Their sound is thumpy and deep. So we tuned ours to reduce that low growl, with more mid-tone.” He says the car already looks visually arresting enough; customers don’t need to shake up the neighbors every time they pull out of the driveway.

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Fine-Tune Your Game Aerial view of Yangtze Dunes’ par-3 11th hole

Courses

Not the Norm

A new links layout in China? Where to play it.

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swath of land along the fringes of sprawling Shanghai has taken on a wispy Scottish look. You notice the resemblance the instant you lay eyes on Yangtze Dunes, a newly renovated course at the 36-hole Lanhai International Country Club that takes golf design in China in a fresh direction. Where most mainland layouts are patterned on the posh, modern country club model — lush emerald turf, man-made water hazards, and fleets of golf carts — this one cuts the profile of a roughhewn throwback links.

Designed by Australia-based Ogilvy, Clayton, Cocking & Mead, Yangtze Dunes’ holes buck and roll over a rumpled dunes-scape shaped with sand from the Yangtze River delta. Unruly native grasses line the fairways, which are firm and browned in patches, touches that Tom Morris would Hole No. 11 appreciate. No cart paths thread the course because it’s walking-only, a rarity in China that not everyone embraces. “A couple of people have complained because they’re so used to riding,” says Jay Porter, Lanhai general manager. “But our members love it because it’s unlike anything in Shanghai, or anything in China, frankly.”

The convention-bucking Dunes course covers the old footprint of one of Lanhai’s two original tracks. Its sibling course, the Woodlands, remains unchanged, offering a scenic but familiar golf experience.

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I’m hitting ball after ball with a 7-iron from one of two instructional bays at the Golf Learning Center at Casa de Campo Resort & Villas, which opened in May on the Dominican Republic’s southeast coast.

I’m focused only on my feet — specifically, where my weight is positioned and how it transfers forward, back, and from side to side during the swing.

Between 70 and 80 percent of my weight should be on my left side at the point of impact, explains Eric Lillibridge, Casa de Campo’s head teaching professional, yet almost 40 percent remains behind the ball, much of it in my right foot’s heel. I know this because I’m standing on a wireless Boditrak mat that measures where a golfer exerts pressure on the ground and how that pressure changes during the swing.

The learning center was developed through a partnership with renowned PGA instructor Charlie Epps, who serves as the center’s executive director and plans to spend more than half his time teaching there. Besides Boditrak, the facility features TrackMan software and two ToughLie 360 units — angled, octagon-shaped hitting stations in which golfers can replicate the awkward shots they’ll face on the resort’s three Pete Dyedesigned courses. 855-580-4814; casadecampo.com.do

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Celebrating African Art BY

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n cape town, south africa, the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (MOCAA) opened to international fanfare last September. Now, yet another new museum ratchets up the city’s growing reputation as an arts center: In the Steenberg area, adjacent to Table Mountain National Park, the Norval Foundation art museum opened in April showcasing the Homestead Collection, contemporary African works owned by property magnate Louis Norval and his family.

What you’ll see: Norval has been collecting art for more than two decades and owns the entire Bruce Campbell Smith Collection (more than 450 works by emerging modern black artists from the 1920s to the present), as well as the archives of groundbreaking artists such as painter Alexis Preller. The museum also features works by Gerard Sekoto, considered the pioneer of urban black art; sculptor Edoardo Villa; and the Amadlozi Group, a multiracial collective that developed a uniquely African modernism influenced by indigenous cultures. The foundation will not have a permanent display but will host two major exhibitions and four to six smaller shows each year featuring pieces from both Norval’s collection and other collectors.

ON VIEW: See the granite and steel Holderbestolder

by Angus Taylor in the Norval sculpture garden.

Khanyisile Mbongwa. An award-winning performance and installation artist, Mbongwa is known for championing provocative dance, music, and performative installations that explore South Africa’s sociopolitical and socioeconomic landscape.

Environmental consciousness: Architects designed the 130,000-square-foot building to limit its environmental impact, a Norval passion. More than 150 rooftop solar panels power the building and a grey-water purification system limits the museum’s reliance on municipal water, important in a city with water concerns. The surrounding wetlands are breeding grounds for the endangered Western leopard toad, so tunnels built under the road the museum fronts ensure they can access the land.

A museum for all: To help make the art accessible to everyone, the foundation charges no admission fee on Mondays, and admits children under 18 free daily.

At mealtime: The Skotnes Restaurant, named for artist and teacher Cecil Skotnes, serves classical South African cuisine made with ingredients from local, small-batch producers.

Try the grilled calamari served with chakalaka, a spicy vegetable relish. norvalfoundation.org

Outdoor display: Art and nature complement each other in a 10-acre sculpture garden surrounded by mountains and indigenous flora.

Performance art: Unlike many private museums, the foundation also focuses on performance art and hired a performance art curator,

Pacific Northwest Must-See In Seattle, the Nordic Museum has reopened in a handsome $50 million building in Ballard, the neighborhood where many Scandinavian immigrants settled after they started arriving in the 1890s. The 57,000-square-foot museum covers 12,000 years of Nordic history and culture and will captivate you with its exhibits and wide array of artifacts, including an intricately carved bridal chest from Denmark (circa 1644) and a two-man dory used for halibut fishing in Puget Sound in the early 1900s. 206-789-5707; nordicmuseum.org — D.N. 22

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Seabrook Island South Carolina   Sublimely located on South Carolina’s breathtaking coast, Seabrook Island has established a singular destination that virtually defies comparison among the Eastern Seaboard’s numerous communities.

The private, welcoming oceanfront paradise just miles from historic Charleston offers a diverse and vibrant lifestyle, attracting residents from across the globe who have made Seabrook home for its array of superior amenities, commitment to healthy, meaningful living, and responsible planning designed to protect the barrier island’s wondrous natural assets.

Serenely unspoiled beaches and breezeswept dunes featuring numerous access points highlight the island’s unique natural gifts. Seamlessly blended into these majestic surroundings, the Seabrook Island Clubhouse’s perch overlooks the picturesque Atlantic Ocean and North Edisto River.

Seabrook’s two championship courses — Crooked Oaks and Ocean Winds — wind through maritime forest and tranquil marsh surroundings, delivering challenging, uncrowded playing conditions.

Seabrook’s seemingly endless selection of amenities and activities are available at the welcoming community center with fitness and indoor/outdoor pools, full-service marina,

Beach Club and pool complex, Racquet Club featuring 15 clay courts and two pickleball courts, the 22-acre equestrian center that delivers one of the East Coast’s only beach rides, and on-island dining. The stunning Atlantic Ballroom, along with the Carolina, Deveaux, and Cooper Rooms, offer ideal settings for corporate retreats, wedding ceremonies, or other special events. Members and guests can also enjoy a selection of fabulous shopping, dining, and entertainment options at nearby Freshfields Village.

Complementing the island’s outdoor splendor and assortment of amenities, Seabrook’s founders have cultivated a deliberate community feel notable for its tranquil atmosphere, welcoming environment, and careful, harmonious design within its natural gifts — ultimately creating the feeling that you’re exactly where you should be.

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5 Things to Know About Seabrook Island  A private oceanfront community, Seabrook Island has no commercial Fishing on the Intracoastal Waterway

entities and is located about 25 miles southwest of Charleston.

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the designation as Fully Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary in South Carolina.

 The Equestrian Center caters to riders of all skill levels with guided trail rides, beach rides, pony rides, and riding lessons.

 The American Shore & Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) named Seabrook a “Best Restored Beach” for 2016.

 Villas and homesites range from the high $100s, with luxury homes from the $600s to $3M+.

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Michael Butterman Southern Trace Country Club, Shreveport, La. Member since: 2016 Who he is: Each year, he crisscrosses the country as music director and conductor for the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra in Colorado, the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra in Louisiana, and the regional Pennsylvania Philharmonic.

Side gigs: He also serves as principal conductor for education and community engagement for the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra in New York and books guest conductor appearances throughout the U.S. Putting it together: When curating the season for each specific orchestra, he selects “programming that both reflects and connects with the community we’re serving, striking a balance between the familiar and the unfamiliar.”

Upcoming season: His packed 2018-19 schedule includes music ranging from Bach’s masterpiece “St. Matthew Passion” to a tribute to film composer John Williams.

Big moment: Last year, Kennedy Center invited the Boulder Philharmonic to open the inaugural Shift Festival of American Orchestras. “We were really privileged to share the spotlight with major orchestras from bigger cities and with much larger budgets.”

Leader of the band: “I very much consider myself a colleague of the musicians. I want them to feel empowered to bring their own ideas and personalities to what we’re playing.”

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Conducting is all about collaboration.

/Profiles/ Nika White

Commerce Club, Greenville, S.C. Member since: 2008 Who she is: As president and CEO of her eponymous consulting firm, she specializes in diversity and inclusion management, drawing on 20 years of professional experience. “It’s important for us to shift our mindset from seeing diversity and inclusion as an obligation to seeing it as an opportunity.”

Local impact: Formerly the vice president of diversity and inclusion for the Greenville Chamber of Commerce, she helped create the Minority Business Accelerator, a program that has helped more than 50 businesses land $15.5 million in contracts and create 200-plus jobs since 2012.

Favorable results: “When teams have a great level of diversity, they’re much more progressive, much more innovative, and they have greater problem-solving abilities. All of that leads to positive impact for the bottom line.”

Giving back: In August, Nika teamed up with her husband to launch the Carlo and Nika White Foundation, mentoring entrepreneurs and awarding African-American businesses with $10,000 in grants. — KATE WAHNSCHAFFE

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Our mission is to empower individuals to live healthy, active lifestyles.

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Centre Club, Tampa, Fla. Member since: 2016 Who he is: CEO of Peerfit, a national digital wellness company providing clients with access to fitness classes at studios and gym facilities in their area. Companies including Aetna, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, and United Healthcare use the service to enhance their corporate wellness options for employees and members.

Identifying a problem: Buckley found that companies frequently pay too much for wellness benefits that their employees often don’t use, such as annual gym memberships. “We looked at the workplace wellness industry and saw a really stale industry — an industry that hadn’t innovated in a long time.”

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Digital solution: Peerfit creates digital currency, called Peerfit Credits, which companies can buy for their employees or individuals can buy for themselves. Using these credits, clients can attend various fitness classes at participating studios and gyms — and companies only pay for credits their employees use. “The mechanism of how we accomplished this is very similar to an arcade.”

Exponential growth: In the last year, Peerfit has expanded availability from 15 states to 44, nearly a 200 percent growth. “Our network is constantly evolving and it grows every single day.” — K.W.

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Instruction

The Truth About Lies

Experts’ top secrets for getting out of uneven situations on the course BY

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PLAY IT AS IT LIES: Dustin Johnson hits confidently from a downhill lie.

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ll lies are not created equal, especially on the golf course. Some are perfectly reasonable — others, not so much. The ball could be above or below your feet.

Or it could be sitting on a downhill or uphill lie. These situations affect the stance you take and the swing you make. If not handled properly, each lie can also adversely impact the shot’s result. “No matter what level of golf, when you walk up to a lie, you need to have a checklist of what to do,” says instructor Allen Terrell, who works with World No. 1 golfer Dustin Johnson. “You shouldn’t be trying to figure it out for the first time when you have that situation. Executing the shot is a different matter. But having that checklist in mind will make you much more successful.”

On the next pages, Terrell and other golf professionals share their secrets for handling specific lies so you can devise your own checklist and better prepare yourself for each circumstance.

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/The Game/ DOWNHILL LIE Instructor Laird Small: Director of instruction at Pebble Beach Golf Academy in Pebble Beach, Calif., Small has been on Golf Magazine’s Top 100 Teachers list since 1996.

His students have included professional golfers Tom Kite and Kirk Triplett, as well as A-listers Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey, and Steve Young.

“With this lie you have to realize the ground comes sooner during the swing. To execute the shot, tilt your shoulders to match the ground’s downhill slope. For a right-handed golfer, the left shoulder should be lower than the right shoulder. That creates a new ‘bottom’ to the swing. Take some practice swings to see where the club touches the ground — that is your new low point for this lie. Most amateurs don’t position the ball in that spot; they mistakenly place it in their normal ball position. The ball tends to fly lower and farther from this lie due to a flatter trajectory. So a 7-iron acts more like a 6-iron. A hybrid can add elevation and work well from this lie. Aim more to the left because the clubface will likely stay open in this swing.”

KEY TIP: “Take a little more club because an uphill lie adds loft to any club you choose.”

KEY TIP: “Place more weight on your lead leg. Doing so will feel awkward, but that’s OK. Take a threequarter swing and try to remain in balance.”

Instructor David Champagne: Named 2017 Golf Professional of the Year for the Northern Ohio PGA Section, Champagne is director of golf at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.

He has qualified for six PGA Professional Championships.

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“Play the ball more forward in your stance than normal. Position your shoulders parallel to the slope of the ground. I see a lot of amateurs make the mistake of taking their normal stance, which creates a digging motion that you do not want. With an uphill lie, it’s harder for your weight to transfer to the front side due to gravity, which often results in swinging more with just your hands and arms.

That means the clubface will close at a faster rate, usually making the ball move to the left. To help prevent that, align yourself slightly right of your target. The uphill lie will also produce a higher ball flight taking more club, and a less-thanfull swing will reduce that height to a degree. The trajectory and spin of the ball is reduced if you have this lie in the rough, but having your stance and shoulders parallel to the slope of the ground will promote cleaner contact in that situation.”

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UPHILL LIE

KEY TIP: “No matter your height, your weight should be balanced midfoot.”

BALL BELOW YOUR FEET Instructor Allen Terrell: Director of coaching at the Dustin Johnson Golf School at the Tournament Players Club in Murrells Inlet, S.C., Terrell works with Johnson, whom he recruited and coached at Coastal Carolina University. Terrell has coached more than a dozen players on the PGA and European Tours to more than 15 victories.

AIM TARGET

“This is a difficult shot for pros and amateurs alike. Don’t try to fight this lie. Amateurs get into trouble when they try to hit it straight from this lie. The ball will likely come out low and to the right. Aim a bit left of the target and move the ball slightly back of middle in your stance. Doing those two things gives you a better chance of a proper strike if you lose your posture during the swing. Also, get lower in your stance at address by bending your knees and/or hips. Taller players like Dustin Johnson may have to bend more than shorter players.

Because you really need to control your balance from this lie, take a three-quarter swing and use more club since the ball won’t stay in the air as long as usual. If you have this lie in the rough, shift more weight to your front foot to create a steeper angle of attack. Doing so helps you hit more ball first rather than grass.”

KEY TIP: “You really need to limit your lateral motion with this lie, so don’t shift way back on to your right side during the swing. Stay over the ball.”

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BALL ABOVE YOUR FEET Player Amy Olson: A member of the LPGA Tour since 2013, Olson has earned two top-10 finishes this year. As an amateur, she won the 2009 U.S. Girls’ Junior and played on the 2012 USA Curtis Cup team.

She is also the winningest female golfer in NCAA history, capturing 20 titles while playing for North Dakota State University.

“I always choke down on the club, sometimes all the way to the shaft, depending upon the severity of this lie. People usually grab the club first, use their normal grip, and then set up to the ball. Instead, you should set the club down, get into your stance, and then grip the club. I leave the ball in the middle of my stance. Bend your knees and feel your weight between midfoot and the balls of your feet and keep it there. Do not go back onto your heels. Work with the slope of the ground by swinging in-to-out. With this lie, hitting from the rough will turn over the clubface and make the ball go even more left, so adjust by aiming farther right.”

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, Puebla Mexico Discover this charming baroque beauty south of the border — a well-kept secret among Americans until now

needing a snack, I’ve rambled over to Calle de los Dulces (Candy Street), a fantasia of delight that stretches across several blocks of the five-centuriesold, UNESCO-listed historic district of Puebla, Mexico.

Fringed by age-old, brightly colored buildings, this street draws hungry tourists and locals (called Poblanos) alike in a search for sugary sustenance.

As I walk, I’m challenged to choose between shops, each tiny and old-fashioned, each immaculate and curated. Offering dessert specialties from sombrero-shaped confectionery to camotes (candied yams) to Tortitas Santa Clara (a frosted cookie), the stores present their goods in displays that often artistically incorporate Puebla’s famous Talavera pottery. When I do choose a shop, I buy the frosted cookies, which the saleswoman wraps in shiny, white paper, tying them with a blue ribbon, the resulting color combination mimicking both the pottery the store sells and the cobalt and snow-white facades of Puebla’s many Talaveraflanked buildings. The vendor tells me all her baked goods come from bygone recipes, most developed by the nuns who inhabited the city’s variety of convents in former times. “Cooking was like a prayer for them,” she says. One taste of a cookie, powdery and sweet, and I feel the invocation from long, long ago.

I spent my summers in Puebla as a child. My grandfather, a peripatetic, bohemian ex-pat, lived here, married to a woman my brother and I called “the aging flamenco dancer,” a gorgeous Poblana who seemed as ornate as the baroque buildings emblematic of Puebla’s distinctive downtown. My memories, snapshots, awaken as I explore the cobbled streets now as an adult. Passing the old market, I remember sneaking away to it with cousins to consume street food, something my parents forbade me to do, worried I might get sick, which I did.

Although my childhood introduced me to Mexico’s fourthlargest city (population: 2 million), many Americans know very little about this charmer that has long been a popular weekend getaway for well-heeled Mexicans from nearby Mexico City.

That’s now changing. Once the world-class International Museum of the Baroque came on the scene in 2016, followed by the opening of two luxury hotels over the last 18 months — one by a well-established luxury brand in the U.S. market, Rosewood — the city has started grabbing the attention of savvy

GO FOR BAROQUE: From top, see the towering Popocatépetl volcano, nibble on local confections, spend time at the International Museum of the Baroque, and listen to street performers.

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American travelers, especially those who have done the Mexican coastal resorts. I’ve returned after some 20 years to stay at these new hotels, visit the museum, and reacquaint myself with Puebla-style hospitality and cuisine — to remember what makes this city so special and to see how much it has changed, if at all. about 80 miles southeast of Mexico City, Puebla occupies a verdant valley, encircled by a quartet of towering volcanoes — most notably the ashbelching wonder, Popocatépetl. As the New World’s first planned city, Puebla was built on the verge of ancient villages and constructed from scratch by the Spanish to showcase Spain’s opulence and largesse and to impress the king and queen. Consequently, its urban fabric evokes a European vibe, with arcades, wide boulevards, ornate buildings, and such — all reminiscent of Madrid or Seville. Meant to be emblematic of the riches garnered and foraged by the Spanish, no expense was spared, so the city became one of the world’s most notable examples of baroque style.

Puebla maintains that same regal appeal today with its jewel box of embellished churches, chapels, and convents, and with its extravagant houses, many layered with Talavera tiles, some with

PUEBLA CHARMS: Above, stroll the city’s main square and visit the area’s many ornamental churches, including Puebla Cathedral.

extraordinary plateresco (silverworklike doors), all boasting eye-catching hues of stucco, from yellow to pink.

One afternoon, I leave the bedlam of Puebla’s busy zócalo (town square) to take refuge in adjacent Puebla Cathedral, said to be Latin America’s tallest. Inside, I let the sanctum’s frigid temperatures cool and calm me. I recall the mortifying moment in my childhood when a priest admonished me for coming to Mass in a miniskirt, demanding I wrap myself in my grandfather’s long coat. But this morning, miniskirts and shorts appear in profusion.

That observation makes me think both how much and how little the city has changed since those summers more than two decades ago. Back then, I learned Spanish on the streets, as not many spoke English, though now many Poblanos do. I studied baroque architecture on the heels of my parents and their artist friends, who tutored me at every turn as we walked the streets. Today, visitors can see all the same buildings I did, thankfully protected by UNESCO, though urban sprawl on the city’s fringes manifests the style of modern times. As a child visiting, I learned about saints and mummies, seeing one and the same, a centuries-old holy man encased in a glass coffin at San Francisco Church in the town’s oldest part. He’s still there, and the church, right across from Rosewood Puebla, is an architectural wonder itself.

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Originally hailing from Spain, Talavera, a type of decorated ceramics, quickly took root in Puebla during colonial times due to the high quality of the region’s natural clay.

A complicated process, the hand-thrown pottery requires many steps, rituals that have not changed for centuries. Since the 1990s, Talavera workshops have had to follow strict guidelines regulated by the government. You can identify genuine Talavera by checking for a workshop’s name etched on the base of a piece. You should also see a destination of origin number. Artists produce jars, plates, tiles, vases, and more. While prices vary by size and maker, expect to pay about $35 for a plate, with a 53-piece table setting (one of the most popular purchases) averaging about $1,100.

Two good places to buy the pottery 1 Talavera Celia in Puebla, which has an interactive museum. talaveracelia.com 1 Talavera Santa Catarina, near Cholula, where you can watch the artists at work. talaverastacatarina.com

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part of puebla’s allure comes from the pre-Spanish heritage that encircles it. Various villages, designated by the Mexican federal tourism board as pueblos mágicos (magic towns), manifest the culture of Mesoamerican people. As a child, I visited Cholula, a short drive from downtown Puebla, to see its Great Pyramid, an adventure that awakened a lifelong love for history, mystery, and archaeology. In my memories, I was the only person at the pyramid. On this visit, I’m in the company of many visitors. In turn, we enter the 3,500-year-old structure’s bowels, wandering with guides through undulating tunnels once used by ancient people. Eventually, I pop out on a wide lawn, near an amphitheater, part of the 25-acre empire, where ingenious acoustics and mind-boggling artifacts — such as a stone slab for sacrifice — bring the past to life. The pyramid is just as moving as I remember it. Later in the day, I visit Santa Maria Tonantzintla, one of Cholula’s most ornamented churches, just a stone’s throw from the magnificent pyramid. Here, 36

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SIGHTS AND BITES: Clockwise from near right, peruse San Francisco Church, the International Museum of the Baroque, and Santa Maria Tonantzintla.

Below, try the chiles en nogada at El Mural de los Poblanos.

the history comes together for me. Amid all the expected adornments, this little chapel reveals the secret resistance of indigenous workers, who crafted the interiors with cherubs in their own image and incorporated local symbols into the embellishment — including a Virgin Mary who bears a crafty resemblance to a local goddess. The passion of it, and the palpable soulfulness of the region, brings me unexpectedly to tears.

Some say that the Puebla suburb of Angelópolis is just the opposite of ancient Cholula. Modern, trendy, luxurious, dotted with skyscrapers, universities, malls, and upscale developments, it contrasts sharply with Puebla’s historic center. Fitting right in to that urbanscape, the 2-year-old International Museum of the Baroque is housed in a startlingly contemporary building. I reserve an entire afternoon to peruse it — and that’s not enough.

A feast for the senses, the museum draws me in at the door with baroque background music, tunes that have a Pied Piper effect as they lead me from chamber to chamber. A blurb on the wall says that baroque (the

abundantly extravagant, even edgy, style that defines Puebla’s historical architecture) was meant to inspire awe. I’ve felt and seen that around the city.

But in this canny, hands-on museum, I discover baroque was so much more. A clever labyrinth of themed rooms reveals how baroque infiltrated more than architecture — it showed up in music, design, science, art, literature, fashion, and beyond. Baroque was Rubens, Shakespeare, Vivaldi, gilt buildings, hoop skirts, and medicine’s strides via anatomy, too.

Within a somewhat whimsical structure conceived to make one reflect (it has pools of water for metaphor and walls that look like folded origami paper), I follow a

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in my grandfather’s Talavera-lined kitchen. I still have the secret family recipe, but it never tastes as good as it does in Puebla, where it remains a sacred favorite.

Hankering to taste again the city’s most famous culinary dish, mole poblano, and its festive, seasonal summertime splurge, chiles en nogada, I take a seat at El Mural de los Poblanos, one of Puebla’s most renowned dining spots. At a small table beneath the restaurant’s namesake mural, a massive stretch of Diego Rivera-like wall art, I gaze up to see the history of Puebla unfold. Historical scenes and figures, such as Gen. Ignacio Zaragoza, look down at me as I sip a beer — a drink the staff encourages all diners to help themselves to from a large, ice-filled bathtub by the door. It makes waiting for a table at this buzzy spot a breeze.

Mole, legendarily invented when nuns wanted to surprise a visiting cardinal with a feast, doesn’t have an exact recipe, with chefs closely guarding the way they make it. Nevertheless, this mix of various, unexpected ingredients, which range from chocolate and raisins to chilies, nuts, and stale bread, always emerges tasting sweet, smoky, and piquant simultaneously. Traditionally, Poblanos serve it atop chicken or turkey, crowned with scattered sesame seeds. Mine arrives at my table with turkey.

After a moment with the mole, I turn my attention to my other plate — chiles en nogada, a fat poblano pepper stuffed with spicy ground beef and blanketed with a creamy walnut sauce. The taste? It’s like poetry.

Bedding Down

These two new luxury hotels are helping put Puebla on Americans’ radar

KENNY VIESE (CARTESIANO EXTERIOR, EGGS), SEM OLAYO LIRA (ROSEWOOD-4)

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path from room to room that presents baroque as a global movement, always bringing the style back to Puebla. A replica of the historic district in one room, for example, displays all the town’s many baroque structures.

I leave the museum thinking it a masterpiece, a destination in itself.

My last afternoon, I visit Capilla del Rosario, a stunning, gold-abundant, Talavera-bedecked baroque hideaway within the Church of Santo Domingo in the historic district.

Once called the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” this tiny gilded room achieves baroque’s ultimate goal of exuberance and profusion.

Awed, like many before me, I sit surrounded by glimmer, long enough for a priest to enter. When he does, I nervously realize that I’m wearing a miniskirt in this holy, glittering place — a mistake I shouldn’t have made twice in Puebla. I expect him to throw me out when he turns to speak to me.

Instead, he says, “They say architecture is music made from stones. Can you hear Puebla sing?”

I do. I certainly do.

Step out from the Cartesiano into Puebla’s electric historic district, a place awash in baroque, chic, old, and new. Formed from two centuries-old mansions plus a modern building, the 78-room hotel defines Puebla’s ongoing connection between the present and the past. Upbeat and contemporary, it nevertheless provides an intimate mansion experience with sleek furnishings and vibrant artworks.

Rosewood Puebla Look

In the oldest part of town, just across from San Francisco Church, the Rosewood comprises a cluster of refurbished homes and buildings from past eras joined together to create a haciendalike outpost that fuses Puebla’s history with its contemporary outlook. Restored with ancient stone, found doors and furniture, and contemporary art and amenities, the 78-room hotel looks as if it were built for a king.

Vibe

Stylish and very Mexican in mood, it manages to be as welcoming to families as to honeymooners. The friendly, casual service creates an ambience that makes guests want to hang around the hotel.

You’ll rush to breakfast just to see the sunrise from the terrace at Centena Cuatro, which overlooks Popocatépetl puffing its volcanic smoke.

The restaurant serves an all-day, modern interpretation of regional Mexican cuisine.

Café Hercilia, the more informal courtyard restaurant, offers fast bites.

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The hotel offers several dining options, all with Mexican flair. Try Pasquinel Bistrot, an all-day dining experience with a formal edge — as ideal for Mexican breakfast as mole enchiladas. The more laid-back Cafe Azul Talavera has a stellar Mexican wine list. Los Lavaderos, a bar built into an old outdoor laundry expanse, serves craft cocktails amid a historical yet hip ambience.

Don’t miss the Spa Cartesiano, a refreshing haven that crowns the rooftop.

Services go beyond anatomical; for example, a reiki treatment restores energy flow and activates mind, body, and spirit.

Insider Tip

Don’t miss the sunset over Puebla’s cityscape and Popocatépetl from the buzzy rooftop bar.

From $229. 800-745-8883; hotelcartesiano.com

Details

From $250 per night. 888-767-3966; rosewoodhotels.com/en/puebla

Though set amid architectural grandeur, Cartesiano casts formality aside to greet and serve guests with the casual warmth common in today’s boutique hotels. It’s friendly, yet elegant.

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Bouncing Back

We sent writer Jen Murphy to California to check out how Napa and Sonoma counties are rebounding after the deadly fires that swept through this famed wine region a year ago

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ear the summit of Mt. Veeder, a few California winemakers have gathered at Sky Vineyards in Napa to toast resiliency. Sky’s estategrown zinfandel and syrah sit on a picnic table surrounded by blackened vines and stumps. The charred surroundings serve as a reminder of the wildfires that swept through Napa and Sonoma counties a year ago and California’s unprecedented wildfire siege at press time — new fires that haven’t seriously threatened this celebrated wine region this year.

With experts predicting wildfires to be a fixture in California’s future, winemakers fear travelers may start choosing alternate vacation destinations, but those in unaffected areas that rely so heavily on tourism need visitors now, more than ever, and they’re prepared to welcome them.

The raging flames seen on TV last fall devastated Napa and Sonoma tourism, even in areas untouched by the fires.

Tasting rooms sales plummeted, and the region lost millions of tourism dollars.

Yet, of the hundreds of wineries in the area, only about 30 suffered damages.

Sky, a remote appointment-only winery just over the county line from Sonoma was one of the unlucky. Skyla Olds points to the blackened outline of earth where her family home once stood. Her father, winemaker Lore Olds, moved here in 1972 and still handcrafts wine using a centuryold wine press, making only 1,000 cases a year. While flames claimed her home and went through much of the vineyards, they just licked the winery, leaving a long, black streak across its wood-paneled side, and 80 percent of the vines have recovered.

“As long as we can still make wine, we’ll be OK,” she says, raising a glass. Our makeshift tasting is proof that Sky is ready to welcome visitors in whatever way it can.

Other winemakers have embraced this same let’s-move-forward mentality, using a bit of ingenuity. Take Ray Signorello Jr. at Signorello Estate in Napa, for example. Fire reduced to rubble his eponymous, familyowned winery, leaving a visible scar along the Silverado Trail. Despite losing his home, winery, and hospitality center, Signorello remains positive. “No one got hurt, and we didn’t lose our vineyards,” he reasons. “We grow everything on property, and some of those vines are 40 years old.”

He also didn’t lose any wine. He had stored the 2015 and 2016 vintages off property and had already picked and safely stored the 2017 grapes in tanks. He plans to harvest his 2018 grapes this fall.

Construction of a new winery will likely take three years, but Signorello still shares his coveted cabs, chardonnay, and white Bordeaux blend in a temporary appointment-only tasting space on the estate. The winery also takes its experience on the road. Clients provide the location, and the Signorello Estate team creates an elaborate seven-course, wine-paired meal, complete with an educational wine component. “We’ll fly anywhere in the world,” he says.

This resiliency now prevalent throughout Napa and Sonoma makes this a good time to visit (and support) this wine region on the comeback trail. Need more convincing? Here, some of the newest wine experiences that you’re sure to enjoy.

Sky Vineyards: Appointment only.

510-915-4168; skyvineyards.com Signorello Estate: Appointment only.

707-255-5990; signorelloestate.com

“We are forging ahead. The best way to help is to visit, drink, and buy wine.” — RAY SIGNORELLO JR. Dakota Shy vineyard

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COOL VIBE: Clockwise from top left, Diana Snowden Seysses, a wine event, Steve Matthiasson, A&D wine on ice, and the winery’s retro decor.

Retro Style Meets Old-School-Style Wines

Ashes & Diamonds, Napa Ashes & Diamonds, the new winery project in the Oak Knoll District from former music exec Kashy Khaledi, has infused Napa with a bit of SoCal cool.

Designed by LA firm Bestor Architecture, the modular, white building looks straight out of Palm Springs, and the tasting room, with its custom terrazzo bar and Knoll Saarinen lounge chairs, could double as a set from Mad Men. Khaledi tapped talented winemakers Steve Matthiasson and Diana Snowden Seysses to craft classic California cabs reflective of what Napa produced in the ’60s and ’70s. A new Vintage Experience explores the

storied midcentury era of Napa Valley and includes a private tour of the estate, vineyards, production facility, and cellar.

The experience culminates with a fivecourse meal prepared by resident chefs Emma Sears and Ethan Speizer. Retro dishes such as steak a la Dewey and Welsh rarebit get paired with current and upcoming releases from A&D, as well as rare Napa bottlings from the ’60s and ’70s, such as a 1972 Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon.

Fun is at the heart of this project, and regular events pair wine with music, literature, and art. Appointment only.

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A Family Affair

Favia, Coombsville

WINE PAIRING: Above, Annie Favia and Andy Erickson. Left, 2013 Favia Quarzo Syrah.

In October 2017, Andy Erickson and Annie Favia had just debuted their dream winery to the public.

Appointments were booked solid, then news of the fires spread. Everyone canceled. A visit to Favia is an experience you should never cancel. You aren’t just visiting a tasting room; the power couple is welcoming you into their home. Erickson has worked in the cellars of cult wineries including Dalla Valle and Screaming Eagle, and Favia, his viticulturist wife, trained under David Abreu (see below). Four years ago, they bought the old Carbone Winery, home to some of Napa Valley’s earliest Italian settlers. Using historical documents, they carefully restored the 6.5-acre property, right down to the walnut orchard, fruit trees, and vegetable gardens.

Their savory-style cabs and red blends rest in wine barrels below the original 1880s Carbone residence, where they now live. A 1947 Airstream Land Yacht doubles as an office, and the Blending Lab, where they host tastings, is housed in a renovated 1930s cabin outfit with a fireplace, shelves of books and historical artifacts, and distillation equipment. Appointment only.

707-256-0875; faviawine.com

Passion Project

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Marciano Estate functioned as a private winery for five years before finally opening to the public in 2017, providing wine lovers entry into one of Napa’s most historic vineyards. Purchased in 2006 by Maurice Marciano, the French co-founder of Guess Inc., this is a passion project executed with the utmost care. Marciano tapped renowned architect Howard Backen to build the circular stone barrel room and winery. He then assembled a dream team that includes legendary vineyard manager David Abreu, highly regarded wine consultants Michel Rolland and Andy Erickson, and 36-year-old winemaking

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talent Morgan Maurèze, whose résumé includes Domaine de la Romanée-Conti and Chateau Petrus. Just 10 of the property’s 60 acres are planted with grapes — one acre dedicated to sauvignon blanc; the remaining nine planted with cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon, merlot, and petit verdot. Above the winery sits a tasting area, which feels like an art collector’s home, with a large fireplace, sculptures, and coffee-table books by photographer Sebastião Salgado.

Maurèze often leads tastings that include the flagship Estate Cab crafted from the best blocks on property. Appointment only.

707-967-0983; marcianoestate.com

TEAM WORK: Above left, the estate’s circular stone barrel room.

Group photo, from left, David Abreu, Maurice Marciano, Morgan Maurèze, and Andy Erickson.

J.H. Wheeler Great Room

Rising Stars in California Cabernet

A Winery Experience Rooted in Agriculture

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After selling their Araujo Estate Winery in 2013, Bart and Daphne Araujo set their sights on reviving the last parcel of historic Wheeler Farms. Dating to the 1800s, the original property included a winery and land planted with apples, prunes, walnuts, and grape vines. The Araujos have replanted the existing vineyards and started a biodynamic farm with fruit orchards, edible gardens, olive trees, bees, and chickens. But Wheeler Farms isn’t just about showcasing the Araujos’ new brand, Accendo. A few like-minded producers, including Arrow & Branch and Tor, also make wines in the custom crush facility. A visit is also unique.

Agricultural and culinary elements complement the traditional winetasting experience. An open chef’s kitchen takes center stage in the woodclad hospitality house, and a resident chef prepares small bites. The Araujos occasionally host tastings inside or on the patio overlooking Mount St. Helena, and their “Winemakers of Wheeler Farms” tasting includes wines from four or five different producers.

Appointment only. 707-200-8500; wheelerfarmswine.com

Dakota Shy, St. Helena

LIKE MINDS: Above, from left, Tom Garrett and Todd Newman.

Below, the tasting room.

Most Napa winery startups take years to garner attention and even longer to earn respect. But the wine world welcomed friends Tom Garrett and Todd Newman with almost instant praise when they debuted their first vintage of Dakota Shy Cabernet Sauvignon in 2008. In the 1950s, Garrett’s great-grandmother purchased a historic Oakville vineyard that lies within the legendary To Kalon vineyard. He still sources grapes from here to make his family’s highly regarded, limitedproduction Detert Vineyards wines. He has also been mentored by winemakers at Joseph Phelps Vineyards and Turley Wine Cellars, and by consulting winemaker Heidi Barrett. At Revana Family Vineyard, he worked alongside Newman, a North Dakota native who honed his love of wine while working at Napa’s beloved and now-shuttered Martini House. While at Revana, the friends plotted running their own winery one day. Last year, that vision became a reality when they opened Dakota Shy’s doors to the public. The duo meticulously source mountain- and valleygrown grapes from both historic vineyards and new plantings.

The result: small production, deftly balanced wines. The tasting room, with its speakeasy-meets-Thomas Edison’s laboratory vibe, is quickly becoming one of the toughest reservations in town. Appointment only. 707-244-1184; dakotashywine.com FA L L 2018

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Hospitality 2.0

Second Act

Reeve Wines, Healdsburg You could easily idle away an entire day at this winery.

Surrounded by old oak trees and cacti, the 55-acre property still feels wild and soulful. The brainchild of Missouri natives Noah and Kelly Dorrance, both formerly of Sonoma’s hip Banshee Wines, this new project has a distinct rock ’n’ roll vibe. Black brick walls and a poured-concrete floor give the tasting room a refreshingly original feel. Credit Kelly for the effortlessly cool decor, including an enormous vintage rug and an organic hanging sculpture made from old man’s beard. A soundtrack featuring the Killers and the Police sets 42

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the tone on the umbrellashaded patio, which overlooks an acre of cabernet grapes.

Noah also sources grapes from other Sonoma vineyards as well as Mendocino County to go into their sangiovese, riesling, pinot noir, and rosé wines. Wine Club membership comes with serious perks.

In addition to quarterly shipments of supersmallbatch wines, members get private chef lunches at the winery, exclusive invites to monthly chef dinners, and discounted rates at the property’s four-bedroom villa.

Appointment only. 707-2356345; reevewines.com

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Six generations of the Young family have farmed this Alexander Valley property for 160 years, pushing the boundaries of California winemaking. The family is now innovating the hospitality experience. In August, they replaced a quaint tasting room with the 2,260-square-foot Scion House high above the 470-acre ranch. Visitors reach the new facility via a driveway that winds through a prime block of estate cabernet sauvignon.

The building includes a main tasting room, two private rooms for higherend tastings of cab and chardonnay, a communal area, and two booth areas.

A fireplace and works by artist James Armstrong give it a residential feel.

Outside, take in valley views by a fire pit while sampling new, small-lot wines and noshing on small bites.

Appointment suggested.

707-395-3550; ryew.com

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Robert Young Estate, Geyserville

The Ink House

Eco Visionary

Silver Oak, Healdsburg Silver Oak has always been synonymous with California cabernet. The opening of the producer’s second eco-sensitive winery also has cemented its reputation as an industry leader in sustainability. In 2016, Silver Oak became the world’s first winery to be LEED-Platinum certified for its Oakville winery and it’s on track for a second certification at this stunning new net zero energy, net zero water facility. Consider the innovations extraordinary, from a membrane bioreactor that reuses water to recycled Levi’s used as insulation. The winery and tasting room eschew hippy-dippy “green” design in favor of a simple, modern aesthetic. Historic barns inspired the look, and Silver Oak salvaged old wine tanks for the redwood siding on the winery and tasting room. The latter, which opened in April, has floor-to-ceiling windows that take in the surrounding 113-acre property, plus a wine library, VIP room, and large dining room serviced by an electric kitchen. Later this year, the winery plans to enter the Living Building Challenge, a rigorous performance-based, green-building certification program measured over a 12-month period. Reservations not required for parties of six or fewer. 707-942-7026; silveroak.com

Lodging News Napa

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Archer Hotel, Napa

Gaige House + Ryokan, Glen Ellen

With its location on First Street, the 183-room Archer has become the social hub of downtown Napa, particularly its rooftop bar, Sky & Vine. A Charlie Palmer steakhouse and a spa offering everything from mud footbaths to massages also help make this Napa’s buzziest new stay.

From $239. 855-437-9100; archerhotel.com/napa

The Francis House, Calistoga Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, this French Second Empirestyle stone home once belonged to a prosperous Napa merchant and rancher.

A three-year renovation, slated to be completed on Sept. 7 at press time, has reimagined the property as a five-room inn with a pool, infrared sauna, and salt room.

From $495. 415-350-0060; thefrancishouse.com

The Ink House, St. Helena In February, the Castellucci wine family debuted its first inn within one of Napa’s most historic buildings.

With just four rooms, the Ink House feels like your own private Napa estate, complete with a bocce court and house Bentley. An on-site dedicated host prepares breakfast and can arrange on-property catered picnics or dinner at Meadowood’s Michelin-rated restaurant.

From $950. 707-968-9686; inkhousenapavalley.com FA L L 2018

Traditional Japanese inns inspired this 23-room property, where amenities include classic yukata garments, zori slippers, and green tea and matcha cookies upon check in.

Eight Ryokan Zen Suites feature authentic touches, such as private karesansui rock gardens and deep granite soaking tubs.

From $279. 707-935-0237; thegaigehouse.com

Harmon Guest House, Healdsburg At press time scheduled to open in late August, this 39-room sister property of Hotel Healdsburg and H2 Hotel boasts the only publicly accessible rooftop bar in town. Rooms feature bar carts stocked with local spirits, such as Young & Yonder vodka. Check the calendar for talks on art, design, and social change.

From $249. 707-922-5262; harmonguesthouse.com

Kenwood Inn & Spa, Kenwood After five months of closure due to the Sonoma County wildfires, this romantic 29-room retreat reopened in March. Rooms feature fireplaces and Italian furnishings, and many come with balconies. New additions include pool cabanas, a wine bar, and a new spa.

From $399. 800-353-6966; kenwoodinn.com

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Japan on Foot

On a new REI adventure, hike two ancient trails for a cultural immersion

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STEP BY STEP: Above and right, on the _ Kumano Kodo trek, follow the banner-lined route and the stone steps leading to Shinto grand shrines.

Far right, a local boatman on the Kumano River.

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It’s 10:23 a.m., and I don’t know whether I’m drunk on sake or high on a week’s worth of well-fed Buddhas and geisha smiles. I’m just past the midpoint of my journey, a trek by boot, bus, boat, and train from Japan’s ancient capital to its modern one, Kyoto to Tokyo. Two of the country’s most historically and

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culturally significant trails — the UNESCO– pilgrimage, behind designated Kumano Kodo – me, and the samurai-trodden Nakasendo Way, now underfoot — serve as my compass, centuries of Japan’s evolving makeup preserved along the paths. This is history detailed beyond the capacity of language, recorded in the land itself.

But even as I hustle up the street of – this small post town on the Nakasendo, reluctantly leaving the local sake brewery’s – that mellow libations, it’s the Kumano Kodo still sticks to my clothes, its path so gnarled at times it forced me to look down as I hiked.

It was as though the kami, or Shinto deities, paved it this way on purpose — not to trip me up but to focus my attention on the present, bullying intentionality out of each step as I climbed the mountain path, flanked by the ghost spirits of Japan’s ancient travelers who toed the trail a millennium before.

Along with seven other travelers, I’ve embarked on the first departure of REI – Adventures’ “Japan Hiking – Kumano Kodo – & Nakasendo” trip, an 11-day trek that marks the tour organizer’s return to the country after a 20-year absence. As though making up for lost time, REI has designed an itinerary

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ALONG THE KUMANO _ KODO : Above, see Shinto priests bless pilgrims at the Kumano Hongū Taisha grand shrine. Center column, clockwise from top, float with local river guides down the Kumano River, leave an offering inside the AdashinoNembutsu-ji temple, and get your pilgrimage passport stamped at each stop on the trek. Above right, stroll among Arashiyama’s bamboo grove.

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that includes portions of these two important trails, each of which stands as a hallmark expedition on its own. It’s an easy-active adventure, a newly introduced category that, while still physically demanding, is doable for most anyone who’s in good physical condition and can hike up to 7 miles in one go with moderate elevation changes — and, in the case of Japan, eat lots and lots of raw fish.

Leading this time travel is a living encyclopedia of Japanese history and culture, also known as Fumiko, our local guide. She fields our every curious question and schools us on her country’s labyrinth of etiquettes, from chopstick use and a meal’s prescribed order to bus boarding and even communal bathing. There’s no routine in Japan, only ritual.

Graceful practices comprise the country’s very cultural fabric, every surface immaculate and orderly without feeling rigid. After all, Fumiko tells us, if you keep a messy space, be it mental or physical, the deities won’t hang around for long.

the trip begins in Kyoto’s thick bamboo forest and carries us toward the coast to catch the start of the Nakahechi trail, the most popular of the Kumano’s thousand-year-old network of routes, for both modern and ancient pilgrims. Many roads on the Kumano lead to a triad of grand shrines collectively known as Kumano Sanzan, the main artery of Japan’s sacred heart. Visit all three, it’s believed, and you’ll attain spiritual purification — necessary in particular for emperors nearing the end of their reign.

“Deities in the Kumano area are very compassionate,” Fumiko explains with a wry smile. They welcome anyone from anywhere, regardless of gender, creed, or class — even religion. Japan itself is syncretistic, where its native Shintoism is practiced in tandem with Buddhism, which arrived under Chinese influence in the sixth century. It was believed that the Kumano area, a sacred site since prehistoric times, housed Shinto incarnations of Buddhist deities. As a result, Buddhist monks adopted it by the eighth century and used it as a training ground to gain spiritual powers.

Three hundred years later, emperors took to the pilgrimage as well.

The 400-mile round-trip journey took as long as a month to complete, crew members creating an ant trail more than a mile long behind the emperor. Though I reach Kumano Sanzan after only three days on the Nakahechi, the retired emperors’ traditions quickly become my daily practice. I learn to bow before the red torii gates

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that mark the entrance to shrines, but only after rinsing my hands and mouth at the always-adjacent temizuya, a ground-fed fountain sometimes with a dragon spout. These — the mouth and hands — cause the most harm, Fumiko explains, and so we must cleanse them before entering a sacred space.

Cleanliness is paramount to both Shintoism and Buddhism, neither assumed nor taken for granted.

As we snake the Kumano through the Kii Mountain Range, my fellow trail-worn travelers and I are easily indoctrinated, thirsting for stone baths of hot onsen water that welcome our practiced muscles at each inn. Night after night, I sit alongside other women on a low stool in front of a shower head, together washing the day away. Once clean, I wade into the natural hot spring, body melting into the lightly sulphured bath, gaze softening on the exposed horizon as the sun shares one last wink of light.

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after we spend days traveling by foot, the speed of a train railing toward the Central Alps and the – Way jars me, my body unaccustomed Nakasendo to moving so fast and my mind unable to keep up.

We’re approaching modernity, and it’s palpable. Each day’s hike no longer leads to a guest house snuggled somewhere between the Kii Mountains’ peaky shoulder blades. Now we chase the sun’s last rays down narrow roads that unfold into small post towns populated by two-story wooden buildings housing family-run inns and shops.

We’ve moved into the Edo period, Japan’s final era of traditional life before ports opened to foreign trade and, in effect, influence. Ieyasu Tokugawa, the Edo

EXPLORING_ NAKASENDO WAY: Clockwise from above left, stroll the route’s paved path, visit Matsumoto Castle and the Sensō-ji temple, and feast on provincial fare.

– – period’s first shogun, developed the Nakasendo – in the 17th century as one of five Gokaido routes used to govern the country’s 270 provinces. In the early Edo years, only samurai and feudal lords were allowed access, stopping in post towns to – change horses, though eventually the Gokaido opened to trade merchants as well.

– feels at the same time foreign The Nakasendo and familiar, ritualized in ways that now comfort.

By day, I move, sweat burning puddles across my arms and face, knees greased against the weight of a daypack. By night, I fold into curative onsens, don a traditional yukata robe, and dine on wild spreads of unfamiliar provincial fare, sharing cheers of “Kanpai!” with new friends.

That’s why I can’t tell where my buzz stems from as I float down a street somewhere between Kyoto and Tokyo, feeling dumb but happy — buoyant even. Because I’ve imbibed on Japan’s seductive cocktail of wide-eyed wonderment and midmorning sake tastings, of samurai stories and matcha ice cream cones, of mountain myths and holy waterfalls. Because I’ve seen where tiny moments and small joys meet the sublime. How I’m so lucky to be here — in this moment, with these people, feasting on our collective experience — I don’t know.

As always, Fumiko has the answer and, again, it comes from those ever-compassionate deities.

“You are here,” she says, “because you were chosen to be here.”

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Shochu, So Good Top bartenders share their favorite cocktail recipes for this Japanese spirit now tempting U.S. palates BY

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shochu, a japanese spirit made mostly from rice, sweet potato, or barley, has long been lauded in its homeland as a low-proof, foodfriendly sipper and cocktail base — and now American imbibers are catching on. According to Japan’s National Tax Agency, U.S. shochu sales increased 27 percent from 2014 to 2017.

Traditionally drunk on the rocks or with water in Japanese gastropubs called izakayas, shochu — with its malty, earthy, and sometimes fruity flavors — pairs nicely with snack foods such as salted edamame, lightly grilled meats, and fermented seafood.

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– Drinkers may also order a chuhai — a highball made up of shochu and soda water, maybe with some yuzu or other fruit juice — for a refreshing cap on a long day.

But some of America’s top bartenders are ratcheting up the innovation, pairing shochu with other traditional Japanese ingredients to meticulously create cocktails capturing the attention of U.S. audiences.

How better to get to know this on-therise spirit than to give it a taste. Here, seven flavorful drinks you can impress your friends with at home.

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“This is a delicate and floral cocktail with sweet plum and bitter lemon peel notes. It’s very quaffable, despite being all spirit, thanks to the lower proofs of the shochu and sake. I like it best as an aperitif, maybe on a sun-drenched patio. You can also pair it with seafood or salads with vinegary dressings.”

— Eric Trousdale, beverage director, Arbella, Chicago 1-1/2 ounces dry shochu 1/2 ounce sweet shochu 1 ounce plum-infused sake 2 dashes plum bitters 1/4 ounce amaro 1/4 ounce créme de violette liqueur lemon peel for garnish

Combine all ingredients except the amaro, crème de violette, and garnish in a mixing glass and stir.

Strain into a coupe glass.

Express the lemon peel and place in the glass.

Add amaro and crème de violette on top with a pipette.

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“The name ‘Dejima’ derives from a Dutch trading post in Japan that once was the major outlet of sanctioned trade between Japan and the Western world. The gin has warm overtones of Thai pepper and lemongrass, held in balance by the soothing structure of the malted rice in the shochu. Muddled cucumber brings a fresh, vibrant note along with the rhubarb’s floral tartness. The subtle cedar aroma of the masu box adds to it.”

— Janis Martin, owner, Tanuki, Portland, Ore. 4 slices cucumber 1-1/2 ounces rice shochu 1-1/2 ounces Bombay Sapphire East gin 1 ounce elderflower liqueur 3 dashes rhubarb bitters pinch of sea salt In a cocktail shaker, muddle 2 cucumber slices. Fill shaker halfway with ice and remaining ingredients. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds. To serve, strain into a cedarwood masu box (traditional sake cup). Garnish with 2 other cucumber slices.

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“This drink is named after an uprising by Japanese farmers in the Chichibu district to protest oppression after the Meiji Revolution. The shochu adds to the aromatics with its citrus notes, while the barrel-aged gin offers a toasted note and imparts a whiskey character. It’s similar to the classic Manhattan cocktail and a little boozy.”

— Anna Shin, general manager, Momotaro, Chicago 1 ounce barrel-aged gin 1 ounce sweet vermouth 1/4 ounce maraschino liqueur 1/4 ounce citrus-flavored shochu 2 dashes Angostura bitters orange peel for garnish Add all ingredients to a mixing glass. Stir and strain twice into a martini glass. Garnish with an orange peel.

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“A refreshing, shochu-centric beverage reminiscent of a piña colada, this refined drink’s tropical ingredients result in a delightful, silky cocktail to drink on balmy nights.”

— Frank Cisneros, consulting bar director, Bar Moga, New York 1/2 ounce lime juice 1/2 ounce cream of coconut 1/2 ounce ginger syrup 3/4 ounce Yuzu Omoi (sake infused with yuzu) 1 ounce Mizu lemongrass shochu rose water lemon twist for garnish

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Whip-shake (shake with only a few chips of ice to aerate) lime juice, cream of coconut, ginger syrup, yuzu sake, and shochu.

Pour over crushed ice in a rocks glass. Top with a spritz of rose water and lemon twist.

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“Savor the different notes of bright citrus that are both delicate and delicious. The umeshu offers an added sweet and sour taste, while the yuzu rounds out the drink with its exotic citrusy fragrance, topped by an egg white foam cap for texture.”

— Katsuaki Asai, lead mixologist, Azabu Miami Beach, Miami 1-1/2 ounces lemongrass shochu 1/2 ounce umeshu Japanese liqueur 3/4 ounce yuzu juice 1/4 ounce simple syrup 1 egg white matcha tea powder for garnish small edible flower for garnish

WHERE TO FIND SHOCHU Previously carried almost exclusively by Japanese distributors for Japanese bars and restaurants, shochu has expanded its reach as of late, with many fine U.S. liquor stores stocking and shipping it. You can also find shochu at Japanese markets. These purveyors feature selections worth checking out.

Shake shochu, umeshu, yuzu juice, and simple syrup together with ice. Strain onto a sphere or large square of ice in a rocks glass. In a cocktail shaker, shake egg white without ice until frothy.

Top the drink with the egg white foam and garnish it with matcha tea powder and an edible flower.

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Mitsuwa Marketplace

Umami Mart

The iconic fine booze retailer carries various shochus and ships to most U.S. states.

399 Lafayette St., New York; 212-674-7500; astorwines.com

With locations in California, Hawaii, Illinois, New Jersey, and Texas, this Japanese grocer carries shochu, sake, and snacks suitable for pairing, such as wagyu bento boxes and sushi platters. mitsuwa.com

The popular Oakland, Calif., shop sells fine imported glassware and barware, as well as sake and shochu shippable within the state. 815 Broadway, Oakland; 510-250-9559; umamimart.com

6. Uchiba Shiso Tini

“Honkaku-style shochus feature ripe pear and honeysuckle blossom notes, sometimes even with ripe red plum and fresh cooked rice. The acidity in this drink balances well with the shochu’s savoriness. Served ice cold, it has a light yellow tint and is very drinkable.

It reminds you of a Meyer lemon with apricots as you bring it to your lips.”

— Chris Melton, beverage director, Hai Hospitality (which owns Uchiba), Dallas 1-1/2 ounces vodka 1/2 ounce Honkaku-style or barley shochu 1 ounce lemon juice 3/4 ounce yuzu honey (recipe follows) shiso leaves Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice and one shiso leaf and shake well. Double strain and serve in a chilled glass. Garnish with a fresh shiso leaf.

Yuzu Honey 2 ounces yuzu juice 2-1/2 ounces clover honey Mix ingredients. Store remaining honey for future use.

7. Yuzu Shiso Sour

“Yuzu is a tart, aromatic citrus. It’s very refreshing, while the shiso has a basil-mint quality. The rice shochu is very neutral with a few tropical fruit notes. It’s designed as an aperitif, but goes great with grilled meats with a light soy glaze.”

— Courtney Kaplan, co-owner, Tsubaki, LA 2 ounces rice shochu 1 ounce yuzu juice 1 ounce shiso syrup (recipe follows) club soda yuzu peel for garnish Add the shochu, yuzu juice, and shiso syrup to a Collins glass with ice. Top with club soda and yuzu peel.

Shiso Syrup 16 ounces water 16 ounces sugar shiso leaves In a pot over high heat, heat water and sugar until dissolved. Add a handful of packed shiso leaves and let sit until cooled. Strain.

New Shochus to Try Now AOKAGE: Barley shochus can sometimes be dry and grassy, but Aokage is a mouthful of velvety chocolate, says shochu expert Stephen Lyman, an educator for the Sake School of America. Expected to arrive in the U.S. this fall, it mixes well in warm cocktails. yanagita.co.jp MIZU LEMONGRASS SHOCHU: The Mizu brand was the first to break out into the New York cocktail scene with its barley expression, and its second release is the first lemongrass shochu made in Japan with organic lemongrass harvested near the distillery and a rice and white koji base.

It works as a beer replacement when mixed with lots of ice and soda water, Lyman says. mizushochu.com

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TOJI JUNPEI: This traditional handmade shochu hit U.S. stores in April. Made with purple sweet potatoes, it is richly aromatic with a sweet, yet complex flavor profile. Lyman calls it “extremely versatile,” so drink it how you like. kodamadistillery.co.jp

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Coupes Du Jour BY

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The season’s best new coupes eclipse the style-over-comfort sportsters of yore. While past coupes always featured two doors, designers now play with two- and four-door low-roof designs. These latest models prioritize the needs of full-size humans and what they carry and still turn heads on the roadways. If you’re looking for something functional, versatile, fast — and sexier than the norm — you’ll want to kick the tires on four of the most fun rides debuting right now, ranging from the upscale to the more economical.

Bentley Continental GT FIRST IMPRESSION: Exceedingly steeped in tradition, Bentley has been making coupes since 1952. So this complete remake of the Continental GT might not appear like a radical departure — until you look beneath the skin. Visually, its muscular lines make it more handsome than pretty and, hewing to Bentley’s stately tradition, that’s just the effect the British brand was after.

INSIDE LOOK: Crack the very substantial driver’s side door and you realize you’re about to enter a space more akin to a salon than a car. The seats feature diamond quilting that took 1-1/2 years to develop, with each patterned square receiving 712 stitches of embroidery, and the cabin uses several steers’ worth of leather. One bit of theater: Bentley engineered a trick panel at the center of the dash. When the ignition’s off, it showcases veneer. Fire up the engine, though, and the veneer rolls into the dash like something out of a sci-fi film, and in its place a modern touchscreen appears.

ON THE ROAD: You might expect a car weighing nearly 5,000 pounds to be ponderous. This machine, thanks to a stiff chassis, just feels uncannily agile — and, wow, can it fly. A monstrous 664 pound-feet of torque from its 12-cylinder engine provides a punch rarely felt in non-race cars. Not temperamental in the slightest, it cruises around as easily as a Honda Accord. Just, you know, a tad more exclusive.

TRY THIS: The optional 2,200-watt, 18-speaker Naim audio system had us nearly weeping at music we thought we knew — and now know far better.

DETAILS: From $214,600; bentleymotors.com

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Mercedes-Benz CLS450 4Matic FIRST IMPRESSION: Mercedes, slowly revising every car it makes toward a smoother, less angular look, endows the CLS with a flowing, liquid quality, redolent of 1930s cigarette boats.

INSIDE LOOK: A display screen covers more than half of the dash, giving the cockpit the perception of added width, enhanced further by a sturdy plank of optional open-pore wood trim pierced by air vents that look like jet engine exhausts. Every bit as slick as the exterior, the cabin changes hues with ambient illumination (think puddle lighting you’d find in an opera house), which you can customize in any of 64 colors. Turn the temperature down and the accent color switches briefly to blue; increase the heat, and it briefly shines red. It’s a nifty trick, even if the CLS’ best virtue isn’t a sleight of hand of any kind, but rather its supreme comfort.

ON THE ROAD: We tested the CLS in Germany, where we got the most out of its mild hybrid package that pairs a small electric motor with 184 pound-feet of torque to the in-line six-cylinder, 362-horsepower gas engine. We found effortless acceleration — 0 to 60 in 4.8 seconds — as well as a hushed cabin, perfect for long stretches of autobahn. Smart cruise control not only paces traffic, it reads speed-limit signs, automatically slowing the car as needed.

TRY THIS: Looking for a bit more oomph? The AMG CLS 53 gets a more potent, 429-horsepower, six-cylinder engine that knifes about a half-second off 0-to-60 sprints.

DETAILS: From $72,000 (estimated); mbusa.com

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Audi RS 5 Coupe FIRST IMPRESSION: To the untrained eye, you’re looking at just another sporty vehicle.

Designers penned a restrained rather than flamboyant shape, with somewhat wider fenders and a lower stance only slightly belying the athletic prowess of Audi’s hottest four-seater.

INSIDE LOOK: Simple, functional controls include a digital gauge cluster that transforms from providing driving information, such as g-force under acceleration, to showing Google Earth-based navigation and turn-by-turn directions. It’s all deeply, immediately intuitive, so you find yourself tapping fewer switches.

Other notables: sports seats with 14-way adjustment and massage functions, useful pockets and storage throughout the cabin, and a versatile trunk. At one point, we hauled a bicycle, a backpack, a case of wine, and a few bags of groceries — all at once.

ON THE ROAD: The biturbo, 444-horsepower V-6 under the hood changes personality depending on whether you drive in comfort, auto, or dynamic mode. The latter quickens shifts from the eight-speed automatic and increases the exhaust’s rasp. It also stiffens the suspension, which automatically resists the load shift created by cornering, to prevent body roll. At its fiercest, you can dash to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds. Or, thanks to that comfort mode, you can whip off the superhero guise and just tool along comfortably.

TRY THIS: The $3,350 Dynamic package includes both a sportier suspension and a luscious exhaust note.

DETAILS: From $69,900; audiusa.com

Volkswagen Arteon FIRST IMPRESSION: With its blacked-out, half-chassis glass moonroof that extends the windshield’s sweep, plus a long, low hood and ultralow grille, the Arteon looks exceptionally sporty.

Taut, horizontal lines give it an aggressive vibe that fits the car’s driving persona.

INSIDE LOOK: Sliding into the interior feels like slipping on a custom-tailored suit — everything just fits. The neatly leatherwrapped steering wheel provides grip and comfort, metal brightwork rims the dash but doesn’t look garish, and you can option all four all-day-supportive seats with both heating and cooling. The trunk swallows nearly 20 cubic feet of cargo, big enough for a pair of golf bags plus weekend luggage, and with those aft seats folded, you’ll have more cargo room than many wagons.

ON THE ROAD: The Arteon proved its mettle on both the German autobahn and on backcountry forest roads. You can toggle the suspension from comfort to sport modes, but even in comfort we found the car remains poised when cruising at higher speeds.

Sport mode hunkers the coupe tautly for juking around rolling lanes. The turbocharged 268-horsepower, four-cylinder engine jumps to life quickly, too, so while the Arteon wasn’t designed as a sports car, it’s spunky, quick, and immensely entertaining.

TRY THIS: The 4Motion all-wheel-drive option transforms the Arteon’s personality so it claws harder around corners and brings out that much more fun.

DETAILS: From $36,500. vw.com

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Polar Plunge!

Over the next two years, cruise companies will launch at least 12 new ice-class ships that will spend six to eight months each year in and around polar regions, delivering Shackleton-style thrills. With once-inconceivable technology, these vessels will think greener, provide smoother sails in rough seas, and plow deeper into remote regions, edging closer to the true North and South Poles. An added bonus: Their luxury levels approach, if not top, megabucks yachts. Here, our guide to these ice-bound newcomers sure to transform Antarctic and Arctic sails into the coolest cruises imaginable.

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Just Launched Le Lapérouse and Le Champlain French bilingual line Ponant triumphs with these 184-passenger twins for Arctic exploration. They feature a Gallic chic design, with elegant king-size-bed staterooms, pool with countercurrent swimming, and theater with an LED wall as the stage backdrop. An adjustable hydraulic platform provides easier Zodiac embarkation for expeditions.

More to like: Experience close encounters with wildlife and sip martinis on a vibrating couch in Blue Eye, the utterly futuristic multisensory underwater lounge delivering real-time marine views and sounds. Yes, crew members pour passengers Veuve Clicquot on icebergs.

Sails: Le Lapérouse debuted its Arctic route in June, with no plans for a return before 2020, at the soonest. Le Champlain launches in October and departs on its first Arctic voyage May 30, 2019 — sailing eight days round-trip Reykjavik, Iceland. Three more identical cruises in August.

More info: 888-400-1082; us.ponant.com

Still to Come This Year World Explorer Quark Expeditions goes upscale with this 176-guest ship featuring all exterior cabins with balconies, plus a library touting polar adventure tomes, and a gym, pool, sauna, and spa.

Prestige stateroom

More to like: Observation decks ensure easy wildlife sightings. Adventuresome cruisers can sea kayak, camp ashore in tents, and stand-up paddleboard.

Novice kayakers will feel like pros on sit-on-top kayaks, which offer greater stability for beginners.

Sails: Antarctic voyages begin with a 20-day Falklands, South Georgia, and Antarctica journey, cruising round-trip Ushuaia, Argentina, departing Dec. 16, with additional Antarctic voyages through mid-March 2019.

More info: 888-979-2061; quarkexpeditions.com

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From Aussie company Aurora Expeditions, this ship sails with 120 passengers in polar regions and comes with a hot commodity — an X-Bow that pierces waves with greater stability than a traditional bow. Besides improving fuel efficiency and reducing air emissions, the X-Bow promises far smoother sails in even high seas. Plus, the ship can anchor without disturbing the sea floor via GPS technology and high-tech steering to hold position without using heavy chains and anchors.

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Hanseatic Inspiration Schnecken and schnitzel buffs may prefer this 199-passenger PC6-rated ship from Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, a bilingual German line that will sail the Antarctic.

More to like: Inspiration’s showstopper? Sundeck glass balconies with glass flooring; step out, and it’s like hovering over water.

Sails: Launches October 2019.

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More to like: Most cabins have balconies. The ship will also boast a wellness center, 360-degree open deck and sundeck, and library. In Antarctica, ski down virgin glacial slopes and go mountaineering. In the Arctic, polar snorkeling and scuba diving entice.

Sails: First Antarctic cruise heads out for 12 days round-trip Ushuaia, Argentina, departing Oct. 30, 2019, with additional ones scheduled through mid-March.

An 11-day Arctic cruise launches June 22, 2020, roundtrip Longyearbyen, Norway, with additional ones scheduled through August.

More info: 888-485-5080; auroraexpeditions.com.au

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With its auxiliary electric engine, this 530-passenger ship from Hurtigruten can reduce CO2 emissions by 20 percent.

More to like: Cabin and suite designs embrace native Norwegian materials such as birch, oak, and wool, and amenities include three restaurants, infinity pools, saunas, gyms, Jacuzzis, and large observation platforms. A science center will offer workshops in subjects such as photography and biology. Next-gen underwater drones will deliver real-time video to iPads and smartphones. Better yet, don a mask digitally displaying that real-time ocean-view video.

It’s so virtual reality-ish, like deep-water diving without getting wet.

Sails: Roald Amundsen debuts next May, with the first Arctic cruise sailing 12 days between Longyearbyen, Norway, and Reykjavik, Iceland, departing July 26, 2019.

More info: 888-896-2123; hurtigruten.com

Inspiration’s sundeck glass balconies

Roald Amundsen’s cabin with balcony

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In 2020

Crystal Endeavor Penthouse Suite

Crystal Endeavor This 200-passenger eye-catcher could win the 2020 expedition ship beauty award. But more than just pretty, it also has a PC6 rating and will plow beautifully through medium first-year ice.

Sails: Launches in August 2020 and departs on its first Antarctic cruise Jan. 6, 2021, sailing 22 days from Hobart, Tasmania, to Christchurch, New Zealand.

More Info: 888-722-0021; crystalcruises.com

Scenic Eclipse

RALPH LEE HOPKINS (BEAR)

This all-suite, butler-staffed ship has Polar Class 6 status, the highest ice-class ranking for passenger ships. Plus, newfangled zero-speed stabilizer fins 50 percent larger than standard promise greater ship stability in the polar regions’ turbulent waters. Built for 228 guests, Eclipse limits capacity to 200 passengers for Arctic and Antarctic cruises.

More to like: Enjoy 10 dining experiences, two heated pools, and a spa. In the owner’s penthouse suite, soak in a private outdoor Jacuzzi, sipping bubbly. The ship ups the luxe quotient even more with a submarine and two helicopters.

Sails: The debut 11-day Antarctic voyage cruises roundtrip Ushuaia, Argentina, departing Jan. 27, 2019, with multiple voyages until March. The first Arctic voyage sails 11 days round-trip Longyearbyen, Norway, beginning June 16, 2019, with multiple voyages until mid-August.

Looking ahead: Scenic plans to launch a yet-to-be named Scenic Eclipse twin in 2020. The first Arctic expedition cruises for 13 days between Copenhagen and Tromsø, Norway, departing June 10, 2020. Subsequent journeys meander the region until September.

More info: 844-788-7985; scenicusa.com

Le Bellot and Le Surville Along with the traditional Ponant yachtlike vibe, these 184-passenger sister ships will introduce more advanced vessel technology, such as nonintrusive underwater projectors so guests can observe the seabed without risk to the marine biosphere.

Sails: No details available at press time.

More Info: 888-400-1082; us.ponant.com

National Geographic Endurance This 126-guest ship from Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic will compete as the world’s most technically sophisticated expedition ship. Endurance’s X-Bow diminishes pitching, keeping the ship stable during stormy weather, and reduces fuel needs. Zero-speed stabilizers also reduce seasickness risk.

Sails: Debuts January 2020. No additional details available at press time.

More Info: 800-397-3348; expeditions.com

Quark Expeditions’ Solely Polar Vessel This yet-unnamed ship will carry 200 passengers and focus on polar travel only, sailing to uncommon destinations such as the Ross Sea. New safety designs include two separate engine rooms and a fully operational emergency bridge.

Sails: No details available at press time.

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ClubCorp News and Events

Reinventions

Lifestyle Changes

The latest round of club upgrades means an innovative golf simulator, bulked-up fitness center, revamped restaurant, and expanded outdoor gathering spot. Let the good times roll.

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NORBECK COUNTRY CLUB, Rockville, Md. Practice your swing year-round with this club’s new Full Swing golf simulator, which uses dual-tracking technology to analyze the golfer and measure ball flight in real time. Order a handcrafted cocktail from the updated bar.

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On the Radar

Out for a Drive

At Dallas-area club’s family-friendly golf experience, come for the practice, stay for the fun and camaraderie

THE CLUBS OF KINGWOOD, Kingwood, Texas Break a sweat at

the all-new outdoor fitness center on sunny days, but don’t let the weather stop you — on rainy days, head inside for a workout at the updated 20,000-square-foot gym.

DEVILS RIDGE GOLF CLUB, Holly Springs, N.C. On the expanded patio, overlooking the practice putting green and 10th hole, gather around the fire pit or catch the game on one of four TVs and order food a la carte at the outdoor bar.

EAGLE’S NEST COUNTRY CLUB,

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Grab a bite at the new, 130-seat Redwoods restaurant, which serves New American cuisine.

Menus change with the seasons.

Head to ClubCorp’s original club, Brookhaven Country Club near Dallas, to take advantage of another ClubCorp first: the new Drive Zone, a golf experience boasting interactive games, putting greens, and more.

Eight bays feature Toptracer Range technology — the same system used during PGA Tour telecasts — which provides instant replays on the bays’ TV screens via cameras and sensors on the range, so you can follow your shots after you hit them.

Bring your own clubs or opt to use the TaylorMade rental clubs provided in each bay, then choose from six game modes, including longest drive and closest to the pin. Keep score on touchscreen displays, or download the Toptracer Range app to store your stats long-term. Craft brews, cocktails, and handcrafted bites round out the experience. — K.W. FA L L 2018

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By Kate Wahnschaffe

Hot Deals

David Toms

In the News Buzz From the Clubs

InterContinental Presidente

Junior member meets PGA Tour hero, Toms triumphs, and a presidential sighting

Stay and save at these hotels

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Book an island getaway at Mexico’s InterContinental Presidente Cozumel Resort & Spa by Oct. 31 to get preferred rates and a daily buffet breakfast. Lounge on the resort’s half-mile stretch of private beach, pamper yourself at the 6,500-squarefoot spa, or visit the dive shop for scuba and snorkeling gear. Members of ClubCorp clubs with Signature Gold Golf and O.N.E. benefits can use their complimentary golf benefit at the nearby Cozumel Country Club.

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Stay at Sedona Rouge Hotel & Spa in the heart of Sedona, Ariz., through February and receive 20 percent off best available rates. Use a $50 resort credit to relax at the spa or grab a bite at the hotel’s Reds Restaurant, or head outside to explore the surrounding red-rock canyons.

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Whether traveling east or west, you’ll find savings at Omni properties on both coasts. At the Omni Jacksonville Hotel in downtown Jacksonville, Fla., through the end of the year, get 15 percent off best available rates and a room upgrade.

Alternatively, at the Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza, you’ll receive 15 percent off Omni Los Angeles through Nov. 30.

Restrictions may apply. For details on the above deals and to book, call the ClubLine or email clubline@clubcorp.com.

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In July, David Toms, a member at Southern Trace Country Club in Shreveport, La., claimed the victory at the 2018 U.S. Senior Open, his first PGA Tour Champions win. Toms won by one stroke with a 3-under 277, adding to his career 13 PGA Tour wins — including a major win at the 2001 PGA Championship.

In July, former President George W. Bush stopped in at Timarron Country Club in Southlake, Texas, for a round of golf and mingled with members and employee partners.

George W. Bush

The Sea Lions competitive swim team at Crow Canyon Country Club in Danville, Calif., grabbed the gold at this year’s Contra Costa County Championship, preserving its county champion title for the 14th consecutive year.

Brookstone’s par-4 No. 9 hole

New Club In Acworth, Ga., about 30 miles northwest of Atlanta

in the foothills of the North Georgia Mountains, Brookstone Golf & Country Club, the latest addition to the ClubCorp family, expands the company’s portfolio of nearly 30 clubs in the Atlanta area. Go for golf on the par-72, 6,815-yard championship layout, bring the kids to the junior Olympic-size pool or lounge in the adults-only pool, and play tennis at one of six hard or two clay courts. Stay tuned for a major renovation, which will include updates to the club’s upscale and casual restaurants, a new fitness center, aquatics upgrades, and more.

MIGUEL NÚÑEZ (INTERCONTINENTAL); GETTY IMAGES: JAMIE SQUIRE (FOWLER), ROBERT LABERGE (TOMS); D SQUARED PRODUCTIONS (BROOKSTONE)

Fall Escapes

Just Added: Anderson Country Club, Anderson, S.C. Brookstone Golf & Country Club, Acworth, Ga. Country Club of Terre Haute, Terre Haute, Ind. Croasdaile Country Club, Durham, N.C. Lake Shore Country Club, Erie, Pa. RidgePointe Country Club, Jonesboro, Ark. Toledo Country Club, Toledo, Ohio

This summer, ClubCorp paired with Cobra Puma Golf to provide junior members of ClubCorp clubs Rickie Fowler the opportunity to purchase the same polo and hat PGA Tour star Rickie Fowler wore during Friday’s round of the 2018 PGA Championship. In addition, participants of a “Look Like Rickie” contest entered for a chance to win a trip to the 2018 World Golf Championships — Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, and to meet Fowler and watch him in action.

Contest winner Christopher Hastings, a member at Quail Hollow Country Club in Concord, Ohio, scored the tickets for himself and his 4-year-old son, Stone, who spent one-on-one time with Fowler on the course’s driving range prior to tournament practice rounds.

At Our Clubs

Moorings 5000

Pro Tournaments

Justin Thomas

World Golf Championships — Bridgestone Invitational Firestone Country Club, Akron, Ohio

After nearly two decades at the club, this PGA Tour event saw its last year at Firestone in August. Justin Thomas bagged his ninth career win with ease, ending with a fourstoke lead. Kyle Stanley, a member at Canterwood Golf & Country Club in Gig Harbor, Wash., took second place.

Sepp Straka

KC Golf Classic

Nicklaus Golf Club at LionsGate, Overland Park, Kan. Also in August, Austria native Sepp Straka scored his first Web.com Tour victory at the KC Golf Classic, formerly known as the Digital Ally Open.

He finished 22-under, beating out runner-up Kyle Jones by one stroke.

On the Scene

KYODO NEWS/GETTY IMAGES (THOMAS), T. ROB BROWN (STRAKA)

Firestone Country Club, Akron, Ohio At this August tournament, J.R. Ault and Chad Parrott (from left) of Magnolia Creek Golf Club in League City, Texas, emerged the overall low gross victors in the open division, while Troy Nielson and Eric Perry of Canyon Crest Country Club in Riverside, Calif., took overall low net. In the senior division, Rick Derauf and Rich Newland of Bay Oaks Country Club in Houston won overall low gross, and John Connell and Chuck Moulton of Blackstone Country Club in Aurora, Colo., collected overall low net.

Parent Child Better Ball

The Moorings

Firestone Country Club, Akron, Ohio

Father-daughter duos stole the spotlight in the 14-and-under division, with Elle and Jeff Higgins (above) of Blackstone Country Club in Aurora, Colo., claiming low gross and Jarrod and Addison Sohosky of Stonebriar Country Club in Frisco, Texas, winning low net. In the 15-and-over division, dad and son Darrell and George Clark of Chantilly National Golf & Country Club in Centreville, Va., snagged low gross, and Stan and Will Fore of Trophy Club Country Club in Trophy Club, Texas, earned low net.

Women’s Tennis Challenge Cup Pinehurst Resort, Pinehurst, N.C.

This year, the team from Knollwood Country Club in Granger, Ind., celebrated its third win in the tournament’s 27-year history, narrowly beating out reigning champs from Gleneagles Country Club in Plano, Texas, who held the first-place title for the previous five years.

Teaming Up Get to know more about our key strategic alliances, and the deals available to you

ClubCorp Tournaments Two-Person Best Ball

Just for You

Knollwood’s team, from left, Darla Lippert, Kasha Widner, Shelly Whitney, Minde Shinnick, and Kerie Graham

Scoop: In 2019, this global yacht charter company celebrates 50 years of providing premier vacations. A 2018 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence recipient, the Moorings features a fleet of more than 400 yachts in 20 worldwide destinations, including the Caribbean, Mediterranean, and South Pacific. The company arranges charter experiences for all types of travelers, from expert sailors who want to man their own yacht to power-boaters to those wanting an all-inclusive sailing complete with professional captain and personal chef.

What’s new: To mark its first 50 years, the company has introduced a new flagship yacht to its fleet called the Moorings 5000, available for both bareboat and all-inclusive crewed sailings. The four-en-suite-cabin catamaran, available to charter in the British Virgin Islands, accommodates up to 11 guests and features a well-appointed galley with gas range and oven and an adjacent dining area with wraparound seating and a drop-down table that converts to an additional double berth. Next summer, the Moorings adds Portorosa, Italy, to its growing list of destinations.

Information: moorings.com Deal: Receive a 5 percent discount on select charters. For details, call the ClubLine or email clubline@clubcorp.com FA L L 2018

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The List Where to play. Where to dine. Where to meet.

Oro Valley Country Club, Oro Valley, Ariz.

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse In Scottsdale.

Gainey Ranch Golf Club, 480-951-0022 gaineyranchcc.com In Scottsdale, 20 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. 27 holes of golf designed by Benz & Poellot, clubhouse, pro shop, restaurant, bar and grill, banquet facility.

Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Hyatt Regency Scottsdale at Gainey Ranch In Scottsdale.

Oakcreek Country Club In Sedona. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia Red Door Spa In Litchfield Park and Phoenix.

Key to symbols

How to use this list City Clubs Country Clubs Golf Clubs Sports Clubs The Owners Club: Use of The Owners Clubs is available to Owners Club members only.

Communities: As a My Community member, you receive access to clubs in your local area.

Network Alliance Clubs/ Hotels/Services: You enjoy privileges at a group of clubs not owned, operated, or managed by ClubCorp. Green fees may apply.

You also qualify for preferred rates, privileges, and accommodations at select hotels, and have access to ticket, shopping, and transportation services.

New listing since previous issue.

Sedona Rouge Hotel & Spa In Sedona.

Seville Golf & Country Club, 480-722-8100 sevillegcc.com In Gilbert, 34 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. 18-hole Gary Panks-designed golf course, 3 tennis courts, health club, water park.

Signature Gold Golf.

SunRidge Canyon Golf Club In Fountain Hills.

University Club

You must be an overnight guest of the resort in order to use the facilities.

Network Alliance clubs that accept your MemberCard.

Business club is equipped with athletic facilities.

Entries in “The List” are under nearest metropolitan area with commercial airline service.

To make reservations, call the ClubLine or e-mail at clubline@ clubcorp.com.

Signature Gold Dining.

Alabama Auburn Saugahatchee Country Club In Opelika. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Birmingham Anniston Country Club In Anniston. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

City Club Birmingham, 205-252-0088 summit-birmingham.com Atop the Regions-Habert Plaza in downtown Birmingham. Meeting and conference rooms, member workstations. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Grand National Golf Club

In Hoover. Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.

Selwood Farm Sporting Clays and Quail Hunting Preserve In Alpine.

Silver Lakes Golf Club In Gadsden. Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.

Huntsville Burningtree Country Club In Decatur. Signature Gold Golf.

Hampton Cove Golf Club Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.

The Shoals Golf Club In Florence. Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.

Mobile Magnolia Grove Golf Club

Capitol Hill Golf Club In Prattville. Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.

City Grill Highland Oaks Golf Club In Dothan. Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.

Next Door Restaurant Shenandoah Plantation Hunting and Fishing In Union Springs.

Wynlakes Golf & Country Club

Tucson Omni Tucson National Resort Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Oro Valley Country Club, 520-297-1121 orovalleycountryclub.com In Oro Valley, 15 miles north of downtown Tucson. 18-hole golf course, fitness center, casual dining, and private events space. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Red Door Spa Tucson National Golf Club

Signature Gold Golf.

Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Arizona

Arkansas

Phoenix

Bentonville

My Arizona Community, 800-433-5079 myarizonacommunity.com

Antelope Point Marina

Fayetteville Country Club In Fayetteville. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Shadow Valley Country Club

Pine Bluff Country Club In Pine Bluff. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

California Bakersfield Bakersfield Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Lake Tahoe See Reno, Nev.

Los Angeles My Los Angeles Community, 800-433-5079 mylosangelescommunity.com

Braemar Country Club, 818-345-6520 braemarclub.com.

In Tarzana, 20 miles from Los Angeles International Airport. 2 golf courses, 20 tennis courts, and 2 pools. Closed Mon.

Chinois

In Auburn. Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.

Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.

In Lake Powell. Part of Forever Resorts.

In Rogers. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

In Santa Monica. Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

Greystone Golf & Country Club

Montgomery

Anthem Golf & Country Club, 623-742-6200

Fort Smith

City Club Los Angeles, 213-620-9662

Signature Gold Golf.

In Greenville. Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.

Musgrove Country Club In Jasper. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Oxmoor Valley Golf Club Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.

Red Mountain Theatre Company

Cambrian Ridge Golf Club

C apital City Club, 334-834-8920 capitalmontgomery.com Top two floors of RSA Tower downtown. Formal and informal dining, private party facilities. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

anthemclubaz.com In Anthem, about 40 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. 36 holes of Greg Nashdesigned golf, two resort-style pools, and two fitness centers. Signature Gold Golf.

The Capital Grille In Phoenix and Scottsdale.

Fianna Hills Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Jonesboro RidgePointe Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Little Rock Diamante, A Private Membership Golf Club In Hot Springs Village. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

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cityclubla.com In the heart of downtown, 17 miles from LAX. Fine dining, private event facilities, seven meeting rooms, movie screening room. Signature Gold Dining.

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse In Los Angeles, Beverly Hills.

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Ross Bridge Golf Club

House of Blues Foundation Room Lounge In Anaheim.

Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza Porter Valley Country Club, 818-360-1071 portervalley.com In Northridge. 18-hole Ted Robinsondesigned golf course, 5 tennis courts, swimming pool, fitness center.

Closed Mon.

Sand Canyon Country Club In Santa Clarita.

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Six Flags Magic Mountain Spago In Beverly Hills. Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

Monterey Carmel Valley Ranch Resort 6 miles from Carmel-by-the-Sea. Signature Gold Golf.

Hyatt Regency Monterey

Napa Kitchen Collective Access to member’s lounge and interactive kitchen experience.

Reservations required.

Ontario Canyon Crest Country Club, 951-274-7900 canyoncrestcc.com In Riverside, 20 miles from Ontario International Airport. Golf course, 6 tennis courts, swimming pool.

Closed Mon.

Orange County Aliso Viejo Country Club, 949-598-9200 alisogolf.com In Aliso Viejo, 13 miles from John Wayne Airport. 18 holes of Jack Nicklaus/Jack Nicklaus II-designed golf, practice facilities, pro shop, private event facilities. Closed Monday.

Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Bayside Restaurant In Newport Beach.

Bistango Restaurant In Irvine.

Center Club Orange County, 714-662-3414 center-club.com In the Center Tower building in downtown Costa Mesa, near John Wayne Airport. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Coto de Caza Golf & Racquet Club, 949-858-4100 coto-de-caza.com In Coto de Caza, 20 miles southeast of John Wayne Airport.

36 holes designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr.; 10 lighted tennis courts, 3 pools. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Monarch Beach Resort In Dana Point.

Old Ranch Country Club In Seal Beach. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Palm Springs Copley’s Restaurant Desert Falls Country Club, 760-340-5646 desert-falls.com In Palm Desert, 15 miles southeast of Palm Springs. Par-72 course spans 7,017 yards with views of the San Jacinto Mountain Range. Tee-time cancellation policy applies. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa In Indian Wells.

Indian Wells Country Club, 760-345-2561 indianwellsclub.com In Indian Wells, 20 miles southeast of Palm Springs Airport. 2 clubhouses, ballroom, fitness center, private dining rooms, patio dining, and pro shop. 2 championship courses wind through the foothills of the Santa Rosa Mountains. Tee-time cancellation policy applies. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Mission Hills Country Club, 760-324-9400 missionhills.com In Rancho Mirage; 10 miles southeast of Palm Springs. 1,760-acre club with 3 championship 18-hole golf courses.

Large clubhouse, pool, fitness center, 29 tennis courts (5 grass). Tee-time cancellation policy applies. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Roy’s restaurant In Rancho Mirage.

Sacramento Charlie Palmer Group Receive VIP access and service at Charlie Palmer’s Dry Creek Kitchen, located in Healdsburg. Access for Members with Signature Gold benefits only.

Empire Ranch Golf Club, 916-817-8100 empireranchgolfclub.com In the foothills of Folsom. 6,669yard, par-71, daily fee golf course overlooking Folsom Lake. Full-service pro shop, clubhouse, dining, driving range, and practice areas. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Granite Bay Golf Club, 916-791-7578 granitebayclub.com In Granite Bay, 20 miles east of Sacramento. 18-hole championship course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., practice facilities, pro shop, clubhouse, fitness facility, meeting space. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Lake Oroville Marina In Lake Oroville. Part of Forever Resorts.

Moccasin Point Marina In Don Pedro Lake. Part of Forever Resorts.

Saddle Creek Golf Club In Copperopolis. Signature Gold Golf.

Teal Bend Golf Club, 916-922-5209 tealbendgolf.com 18-hole, 72-par course designed by Brad Bell, practice range, grill, home of Teal Bend Golf Schools. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Trinity Lake Resorts & Marinas In Trinity Lake. Part of Forever Resorts.

Turkey Creek Golf Club, 916-434-9100 turkeycreekgc.com In Lincoln. 18-hole Brad Bell-designed golf course, grill. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

San Diego My San Diego Community, 800-433-5079 mysandiegocommunity.com

Bay Club Carmel Valley One of the Bay Club Company’s 11 facilities on the West Coast.

Complimentary access for traveling members.

Bernardo Heights Country Club, 858-487-4022 bernardoheightscc.com 18-hole Ted Robinson-designed golf course, informal and formal dining, private events space. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse Hotel Solamar Legoland In Carlsbad.

Morgan Run Club & Resort, 858-756-2471 morganrun.com In Rancho Santa Fe. 27-hole championship golf course, practice facilities, 11 tennis courts, pool, overnight accommodations, informal and formal dining, conference/banquet facilities. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Rancho Bernardo Inn Golf Resort

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800-433-5079 international callers

972-888-7357

e - mail clubline @ clubcorp . com fax

972-888-7527 for a complete list of your benefits clubline . com private event desk

877-684-3919 privateevents @ clubcorp . com

Member Benefits and Levels As a benefit of club membership, you have access to certain clubs and resorts listed in “The List” that are outside the nonresident radius of your home club. These restrictions apply from the place(s) of residence and business for you and your family members. Privileges are based upon your benefit level as described below. The Associate Club benefits do not apply to groups or private events, and cart fees are additional. Call the ClubLine to make reservations and for questions about your benefits. For information on legacy and relocation benefits, contact your home club.

O.N.E. (Optimal Network Experiences): Members receive 50 percent discount on a la carte dining at their home club, benefits in their local community, and complimentary golf and dining privileges when traveling. Complimentary traveling benefits are noted as Signature Gold Golf and Signature Gold Dining in The List.

Signature Gold: is the flagship level of private club benefits, featuring complimentary golf and dining at participating clubs (two rounds and two meals per club per month). Additional benefits include 30-day advance tee times for members with Signature Gold Unlimited and privileges in the market of the members’ second home or business. Signature Gold Golf offers complimentary golf at Associate Clubs and signature courses (two rounds per club per month; tee times booked 14 days prior to play). Signature Gold Dining offers complimentary dining at business and business sports clubs (two meals per club per month).

Associate Bronze: Members receive social privileges at Associate Club properties.

Associate Gold: Members receive golf, social, and athletic privileges at Associate Clubs, excluding some select golf courses. Members do not pay green fees at specified country clubs. (Play restricted to two rounds per month at each location.)

Associate Plus: Members receive golf privileges at certain properties and are limited to two rounds per month per club. Members are charged 50 percent of accompanied-guest green fees.

Associate Silver: Members receive social and athletic privileges at Associate Club properties and golf privileges at certain Associate Club properties. Golf availability varies and green fees apply in certain resort areas and during designated seasons.

Shadowridge Golf Club, 760-727-7700 shadowridgecc.com In Vista, in north San Diego County.

18-hole golf course, practice facilities, clubhouse. Closed Mon. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

University Club Atop Symphony Towers, 619-234-5200

Bay Club Redwood Shores In Redwood City. One of the Bay Club Company’s 11 facilities on the West Coast. Complimentary access for traveling members.

Bay Club Ross Valley In Kentfield. One of the Bay Club Company’s 11 facilities on the West Coast. Complimentary access for traveling members.

Bay Club San Francisco

uc-sandiego.com Atop Symphony Towers downtown. Two main dining rooms and six meeting rooms. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

One of the Bay Club Company’s 11 facilities on the West Coast.

Complimentary access for traveling members.

San Francisco

In Santa Clara. One of the Bay Club Company’s 11 facilities on the West Coast. Complimentary access for traveling members.

My Bay Area Community, 800-433-5079 mybayareacommunity.com

Bay Club at the Gateway One of the Bay Club Company’s 11 facilities on the West Coast.

Complimentary access for traveling members.

Bay Club Courtside In Los Gatos. One of the Bay Club Company’s 11 facilities on the West Coast. Complimentary access for traveling members.

Bay Club Financial District One of the Bay Club Company’s 11 facilities on the West Coast.

Complimentary access for traveling members.

Bay Club Marin In Marin. One of the Bay Club Company’s 11 facilities on the West Coast. Complimentary access for traveling members.

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Bay Club SF Tennis One of the Bay Club Company’s 11 facilities on the West Coast.

Complimentary access for traveling members.

The Club at Wingtip Club Quarters Crow Canyon Country Club, 925-735-5700 crow-canyon.com In Danville, 30 miles east of San Francisco at the foot of Mount Diablo.

18-hole Ted Robinson-designed golf course, 13 tennis courts, pool, fitness facility. Closed Mon.

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse Hotel Zoe Napa Valley Lodge In Napa Valley.

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City Clubs

Country Clubs

Golf Clubs Sports Clubs

The Owners Club

Communities

Network Alliance Clubs/ Hotels/Services New listing Must be an overnight guest MemberCard accepted Athletic facilities

Pleasure Cove Marina In Lake Berryessa. Part of Forever Resorts.

Santa Rosa Golf & Country Club, 707-546-3485 santarosagolf.com In Santa Rosa, 55 miles north of San Francisco in Sonoma County.

18-hole parkland golf course, upscale dining, ballroom. Tennis, swimming, and fitness facilities. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

San Jose My Bay Area Community, 800-433-5079 mybayareacommunity.com

Bay Club Cupertino One of the Bay Club Company’s 11 facilities on the West Coast.

Complimentary access for traveling members.

Coyote Creek Golf Club Signature Gold Golf.

seasonal dining hours. Resort rates apply. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Sky Hotel

Colorado Springs The El Paso Club Signature Gold Dining.

Perry Park Country Club In Larkspur. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Denver Black Bear Golf Club, 303-840-3100 blackbearclub.com In Parker. 32 miles south of Denver International Airport. 18-hole Jeff Brauer-designed golf course, driving range, practice facilities, dining room.

Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Blackstone Country Club, 303-680-0245 blackstone-club.com In Aurora. 25 miles south of Denver International Airport. 18-hole Jay Morrish-designed golf course, dining room, pool, 2 tennis courts, fitness facilities. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

The Capital Grille Del Frisco’s VIP access and service at Del Frisco’s.

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse Hotel Monaco Omni Interlocken Resort In Broomfield. Signature Gold Golf.

Fort Collins Fort Collins Country Club

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse Lake Don Pedro Marina

Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

In Don Pedro Lake. Part of Forever Resorts.

In Edwards. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Silicon Valley Capital Club, 408-971-9300 sanjoseclub.com In Knight Ridder Building in heart of downtown. Main dining room, 4 private dining rooms, meeting rooms, conference rooms. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Victorville Spring Valley Lake Country Club, 760-245-5356 spring-valley-lake.com Spring Valley Lake area. Golf course, 4 tennis courts, swimming pool, and fitness center. Closed Mon.

Colorado Aspen Aspen Glen Club, 970-704-1905 aspen-glen.com In Carbondale, 30 miles northwest of Aspen. Jack Nicklaus/Jack Nicklaus II co-designed 18-hole course. Athletic facility, 4 tennis courts (3 clay courts, 1 hard court), outdoor pool, spa, and pro shop. 2 dining rooms with

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Connecticut Hartford Hartford Club Signature Gold Dining.

Stamford See New York City.

Windsor Locks Six Flags New England In Springfield, Mass.

Delaware Newark See Philadelphia.

Wilmington University and Whist Club Signature Gold Dining.

Florida Clearwater Countryside Country Club, 727-796-2153 countrysideclub.com In Countryside; 17 miles from Tampa International Airport. 27 holes of championship golf, practice greens,

driving range, pro shop, 14 tennis courts, fitness center, 2 pools, grill, lounge, and dining. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

East Lake Woodlands Country Club, 727-784-8576 eastlakewoodlandscc.com In Oldsmar between Clearwater and Tampa. 36 holes of Von HaggeDevlin-designed golf, practice and banquet facilities, clubhouse, fitness center, 17 tennis courts, 3 pools.

Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

StarLite Dining Cruises

Destin Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club In Santa Rosa Beach. Signature Gold Golf.

Vue on 30a In Santa Rosa Beach.

Fort Lauderdale My South Coast Community, 800-433-5079 mysouthcoastcommunity.com

The Capital Grille The Club at Boca Pointe In Boca Raton. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Eagle Trace Golf Club In Coral Springs.

Hamilton Douglass Clothiers Heron Bay Golf Club In Coral Springs.

Lago Mar Country Club In Plantation. Signature Gold Golf.

Red Door Spa Tower Club, 954-764-8550 tower-florida.com On the 28th floor of One Financial Plaza in the downtown business district, with views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Library/lounge, dining room, and private rooms for business and social events. Signature Gold Dining.

Fort Myers The Capital Grille In Naples.

The Club at Pelican Preserve Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Raptor Bay Golf Club In Bonita Springs.

Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples In Naples

Gainesville Haile Plantation Golf & Country Club, 352-335-0055 haileplantationgolf.com 10 miles from the University of Florida and the Florida Medical Center. 18-hole Gary Player-designed golf course. Tennis, swimming, and fitness facilities, pro shop. Dining room, bar, and grill. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Jacksonville My Jacksonville Community, 800-433-5079 myjacksonvillecommunity.com

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Amelia National Golf Club In Fernandina Beach.

The Capital Grille Deercreek Country Club, 904-363-1604 deercreekclub.com 20 miles south of downtown. 18-hole Robert Miller-designed golf course, practice facilities, pro shop, fitness center, 8 outdoor Har-Tru tennis courts, informal dining. Closed Mon. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Marsh Creek Country Club, 904-461-1101 marshcreek.com In St. Augustine. 18-hole golf course, informal and formal dining, 10 tennis courts, fitness rooms, pool, private events space. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort In Amelia Island.

Omni Jacksonville Hotel Queen’s Harbour Yacht and Country Club, 904-221-1012 queensharbourcc.com On the Intracoastal Waterway in Queen’s Harbour; 24 miles from Jacksonville International Airport.

18-hole Mark McCumber designed golf course. 2 tennis courts, pool.

Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Melbourne Suntree Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Miami My South Coast Community, 800-433-5079 mysouthcoastcommunity.com

The Biltmore In Coral Gables.

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse

Orlando Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge Buena Vista Palace Resort & Spa In Walt Disney World.

The Capital Grille Celebration Golf Club In Celebration.

Citrus Club, 407-843-1080 citrus-club.com On the 18th floor of Citrus Center.

Formal and casual dining, cocktail lounge, six private rooms. Citrus Club Spa and Fitness Center, Meeting and conference rooms.Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

DeBary Golf & Country Club, 386-668-1705 debarycc.com In DeBary, 25 miles northeast of Orlando. 18-hole Lloyd Clifton golf course, formal dining, 6 tennis courts, pool, fitness center. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse

Golden Bear Club at Keene’s Pointe In Windermere. Signature Gold Golf.

Grand Bohemian Hotel House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch Signature Gold Dining.

Legoland In Winter Haven.

Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate In ChampionsGate.

Portobello Part of Levy Restaurants. Access for Members with Signature Gold benefits only.

Sarasota The Venetian Golf and River Club In North Venice. Signature Gold Golf.

Tallahassee Kinderlou Forest Golf Club In Valdosta, Ga. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

St. James Bay In Carrabelle.

University Center Club, 850-644-8528 universitycenterclub.com On the campus of Florida State University overlooking the stadium.

Formal and informal dining, private meeting room, ballroom. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Tampa My Tampa Bay Community, 800-433-5079 mytampabaycommunity.com

The Capital Grille Centre Club, 813-286-4040 centretampa.com Atop the Urban Center in Westshore.

Dining room, lounge, private dining and meeting rooms, conference room. Closed Sat and Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Hunter’s Green Country Club, 813-973-1000 huntersgreencc.com 35 miles from Tampa International Airport. 18-hole Fazio-designed championship course with driving, chipping, and putting ranges, 17 lighted tennis courts, basketball, racquetball, volleyball, fitness, formal dining, grill, banquet room. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

StarLite Dining Cruises In St. Petersburg.

Tampa Club Tampa Palms Golf & Country Club, 813-972-1991 tampa-palmscc.com 22 miles from Tampa International Airport. 18-hole Arthur Hills-designed championship golf course, 9 Har-Tru tennis courts, fitness center, junior Olympic-size pool. Overnight resort accommodations. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

West Palm Beach Breakers West Country Club Pay-to-play access.

The Capital Grille In Palm Beach Gardens.

Monarch Country Club, 772-286-8447 monarchclub.com In Palm City, 40 miles north of West Palm Beach. 18-hole championship Arnold Palmer golf course, 6 lighted Har-Tru tennis courts, pool, Jacuzzi.

Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

PGA National Resort & Spa In Palm Beach Gardens. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Georgia Atlanta My Atlanta Community, 800-433-5079 myatlantacommunity.com

Atlanta National Golf Club, 707-442-8801 atlantanationalgolfclub.com In Alpharetta. Golf retreat surrounded by rolling hills. 18-hole Pete and P.B. Dye-designed golf course, practice facilities, formal and casual dining, men’s grill, meeting facilities.

Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Bear’s Best Atlanta, 678-714-2582 bearsbest.com Features 18 of Jack Nicklaus’ favorite holes from his own designs around the world. Clubhouse includes Nicklaus memorabilia, dining facilities, outdoor pavilion, pro shop.

Signature Gold Golf.

Bentwater Golf Club, 770-529-9554 bentwatergc.com In Acworth. Near Marietta and Kennesaw. 18-hole golf course, dining, banquet room, pro shop.

Braelinn Golf Club, 770-631-3100 braelinngc.com In Peachtree City. 25 miles south of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 18-hole golf course, practice facility, casual dining, pool, 4 tennis courts. Closed Wed.

Buckhead Club, 404-262-2262 buckhead-club.com On the 26th floor of the Sovereign Building. Dining room, lounge, meeting and conference rooms, fitness center. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Canongate I Golf Club, 770-463-3342 canongate1gc.com In Sharpsburg. 20 miles southwest of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 36 holes of golf, main and private dining rooms, pool, 2 tennis courts.

The Capital Grille Chapel Hills Golf Club, 770-949-0030 chapelhillsgc.com In Douglasville. 25 miles northwest of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 18-hole golf course, main and private dining rooms, pool, 4 tennis courts.

Flat Creek Country Club, 770-487-8140 flatcreekcc.com In Peachtree City. 23 miles south of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 27 holes of golf, practice facilities, main and private dining rooms, pool, private events facilities. Closed Mon.

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse In Atlanta, Dunwoody.

Glen Ella Springs Inn In Clarkesville.

Hamilton Mill Golf Club, 770-945-4653 hamiltonmillgc.com In Dacula. 50 miles northeast of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 18-hole Fred Couples/Gene Bates-designed golf course, practice facilities, meeting and conference space.

Jonpaul’s Tonsorial and Spa Services

Cigar City Club Commerce Club, 404-222-0191

In Johns Creek.

commerceclubatlanta.com On the 49th floor of 191 Peachtree Tower in downtown Atlanta. Two main dining rooms, seven private meeting rooms, bar and lounge.

Closed Sat and Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

laurelspringsclub.com In Suwanee, 27 miles north of Atlanta.

18-hole Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course, driving range, and practice facilities. Informal dining, bar and lounge, Nicklaus library, pro shop, locker rooms. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Country Club of Gwinnett, 770-978-7755 countryclubofgwinnett.com 30 miles east of Atlanta. 18-hole Steve Melnyk-designed golf course with driving range and practice facilities.

Grill, pro shop, banquet facilities.

Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Country Club of the South, 770-475-1803 thecountryclubofthesouth.com In Johns Creek, 36 miles from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 18-hole Jack Nicklaus-designed championship golf course. Four-bedroom villa, 12 tennis courts, fitness center, pro shop, junior Olympic-size pool. Closed Mon. Signature Gold Golf.

Currahee Club

Brookfield Country Club, 770-993-1990

In Toccoa. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

brookfieldcountryclub.com In Roswell, 35 miles north of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 18-hole course, casual dining, private events space, pool, fitness and tennis centers, golf performance center with FlightScope technology. Closed Mon. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Eagle’s Landing Country Club, 770-389-2000

Brookstone Golf & Country Club, 770-425-8500

Eagle Watch Golf Club, 770-591-1000

brookstonecc.com In Acworth, about 30 miles northwest of Atlanta. 18-hole course, 8 tennis courts, 2 pools, casual and upscale dining options. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

eaglewatchgc.com In Woodstock. Set in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. 18-hole Arnold Palmer-designed golf course, dining room, garden room, lounge.

eagleslandingcc.com In Stockbridge, 20 miles south of downtown Atlanta. 27-hole Tom Fazio-designed golf course. Pro shop, 8 tennis courts, 2 pools, informal dining. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Laurel Springs Golf Club, 770-884-0065

Mandarin Oriental The Manor Golf & Country Club, 678-366-3886 manorgcc.com In Milton. 18-hole golf course — Georgia’s only Tom Watson-designed championship course, formal and casual dining, aquatic center featuring junior Olympic-size pool, tennis center with 16 courts. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Mirror Lake Golf Club, 770-459-5599 mirrorlakegc.com In Villa Rica. 36 holes of golf, dining room, patio with views of Mirror Lake, pool, 4 tennis courts.

Northwood Country Club, 770-923-2909 northwoodcc.com In Lawrenceville, 35 miles northeast of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 18-hole championship golf course, driving range, fitness center.

Olde Atlanta Golf Club, 770-497-0097 oldeatlantagc.com In Suwanee. 18-hole Arthur Hillsdesigned golf course, practice facilities, casual dining, private events facilities.

The Peachtree Club In Midtown.

Planterra Ridge Golf Club, 770-487-8141 planterraridgegc.com In Peachtree City. 27 miles south of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta

International Airport. 18-hole golf course, practice facilities, dining room, pool. Closed Tue.

Polo Golf & Country Club, 770-887-7656 pologolfandcountryclub.com In Cumming. 18-hole Joe Leedesigned golf course, practice facilities, dining, swim center with pools and waterslide, tennis center with 10 courts. Closed Mon. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

The Ritz-Carlton Atlanta Six Flags Over Georgia Six Flags White Water Sun City Peachtree Golf Club, 678-242-1933

the clubline

800-433-5079 international callers

972-888-7357

e - mail clubline @ clubcorp . com fax

972-888-7527 for a complete list of your benefits clubline . com private event desk

877-684-3919 privateevents @ clubcorp . com

Columbus Country Club of Columbus

suncitypeachtreegolf.com In Griffin. 18-hole golf course, practice facilities, dining room, bar, private events facilities.

Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Traditions of Braselton, 706-363-9963

Healy Point Country Club, 478-743-1495

traditionsofbraseltongc.com In Jefferson. 18-hole golf course, casual dining, private events space.

Closed Tue.

White Columns Country Club, 770-343-9025 whitecolumnscountryclub.com In Milton. 18-hole Tom Fazio-designed golf course, dining, tennis complex with 10 courts, outdoor swim center, fitness facilities. Closed Mon. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

White Oak Golf Club, 770-251-6700

Macon healypointcc.com 18-hole Gary Player-designed golf course, formal and casual dining, tennis complex with 10 courts, pool, fitness facilities. Closed Tue.

River Forest Golf Club, 478-974-0974 riverforestgc.com In Forsyth. 25 miles northwest of Macon. 18-hole golf course, dining room, access to pool, tennis, and fitness facilities. Closed Mon.

Savannah

whiteoakgc.com In Newnan. 27 miles south of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 36-hole golf course, dining room, private dining room, 4 tennis courts, pool.

Whitewater Creek Country Club, 770-460-0877 whitewatercreekcc.com In Fayetteville. 20 miles south of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 18-hole Arnold Palmer-designed golf course, main and private dining rooms, private events facilities. Closed Thur.

The Whitley Windermere Golf Club, 678-513-1000 windermeregc.com In Cumming. 18-hole Davis Love IIIdesigned golf course, dining room, private events facilities.

Augusta The Carriage House Inn In Aiken, South Carolina.

Mansion on Forsyth Park

Valdosta See Tallahassee, Fla.

Hawaii Kauai St. Regis Princeville Resort

Maui Dunes at Maui Lani Golf Course Spago Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

Oahu Hawaii Prince Golf Club Prince Waikiki Plaza Club Signature Gold Dining.

Royal Hawaiian Golf Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Illinois Champaign

The Pinnacle Club The Willcox

Urbana Country Club

In Aiken, South Carolina.

In Urbana. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Woodside Plantation Country Club, 803-649-3383

Chicago

woodside-plantation.com In Aiken, South Carolina. 30 miles from Augusta Regional Airport in Woodside Plantation. 3 golf courses, 10 tennis courts, 2 pools. Closed Mon. Green fees apply to all members during Masters week.

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My Chicago Community, 800-433-5079 mychicagocommunity.com

Autobahn Country Club In Joliet. Premier motorsports club.

Calumet Country Club In Homewood.

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Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia

Omni Resorts: Beautiful Locations, Exceptional Golf Located in some of the country’s most beautiful places, Omni Hotels & Resorts’ golf destinations are more than just great places to stay. With exceptional courses designed by award-winning architects, the fairways of Omni Hotels & Resorts offer exciting challenges to players of all abilities from coast to coast.

Nestled at the base of breathtaking Camelback Mountain, Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia is strategically positioned in proximity to nearly 200 courses in the Scottsdale area. Spend your time off the links basking in one of three pools or indulging in a soothing massage at the Moroccan-inspired Joya Spa. Slated to re-open in 2019 after a $150 million expansion, the new Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa goes beyond a typical renovation — it’s an evolution of the entire experience. Consistently ranked one of the top courses you can play by Golf Magazine, Fazio Foothills recently emerged from a course renovation that features, among other improvements, a new drainage system that enhances the playability and overall enjoyment of the entire course.

Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa

And after the round, each resort offers the chance to relax and unwind with fine food and beverage options, luxurious accommodations and superior service.

The Capital Grille Locations in Chicago, Lombard, and Rosemont.

The Carlton Club at RitzCarlton, Chicago Spa access only.

Chicago Elite Yacht Club Quarters Hotel The Drake Hotel Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse In Chicago, Naperville, Rosemont.

House of Blues - Foundation Room Access for Signature and Associate Gold only.

House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch Signature Gold Dining.

services, pool, fitness center, casual and formal dining. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Seadog Cruises Six Flags Great America Spiaggia Part of Levy Restaurants.

Spirit of Chicago White Eagle Golf Club In Naperville.

Peoria Country Club of Peoria Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Rockford Rockford Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Indiana

The Metropolitan, 312-876-3200

Evansville

metclubchicago.com On the 66th and 67th floors of the Willis Tower in the financial district.

Dining room, 16 private rooms, grill, wine bar, meeting and conference rooms, fitness center. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

In Newburgh. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Mid-America Club, 312-861-1100 midamclub.com Atop the 80th floor of the Aon Center. Dining room, grill, lounge, 8,500-square-foot ballroom, private dining and conference rooms.

Signature Gold Dining.

Mystic Blue Odyssey Cruises Ravinia Green Country Club, 847-945-6200 raviniagreen.com In Riverwoods, about 15 miles north of O’Hare International Airport.

18-hole golf course with caddy services, tennis courts, pools, casual and formal dining. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Ravisloe Golf Club In Homewood.

Red Door Spa Ritz-Carlton, Chicago Rolling Green Country Club, 847-945-6200 rollinggreencc.com In Arlington Heights, about 12 miles north of O’Hare International Airport.

18-hole golf course with caddy

the clubline

800-433-5079 international callers

972-888-7357

e - mail clubline @ clubcorp . com fax

972-888-7527

Rolling Hills Country Club

Fort Wayne Orchard Ridge Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Indianapolis Anderson Country Club In Anderson. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Broadmoor Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

The Capital Grille Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse Hawthorns Golf & Country Club In Fishers. Signature Gold Golf.

Omni Severin Hotel Puck’s Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

Skyline Club, 317-263-5000 skyline-indy.com On the 36th floor of the One American Square building downtown. Main dining room, bar and grill, 4 private dining rooms. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

West Lafayette Golf and Country Club In West Lafayette. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

South Bend Knollwood Country Club, 574-277-1541 knollwoodclub.com In Granger, north of Notre Dame. 2 golf courses, driving range, indoor and outdoor pools, 10 tennis courts.

Dining, golf shop, fitness center.

Terre Haute Country Club of Terre Haute

for a complete list of your benefits clubline . com

Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

private event desk

Davenport

877-684-3919 privateevents @ clubcorp . com

Iowa Davenport Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Des Moines Des Moines Embassy Club Glen Oaks Country Club In West Des Moines. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse Hotel Monteleone House of Blues - Foundation Room

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City Clubs

Country Clubs

Kansas

Access for Signature and Associate Gold only.

Golf Clubs

Kansas City

House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch

The Owners Club

Communities

Signature Gold Dining.

Network Alliance Clubs/ Hotels/Services

Lawrence Country Club In Lawrence. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Nicklaus Golf Club at LionsGate, 913-402-1000

Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans Windsor Court Hotel

Shreveport

nicklausgolflg.com In Overland Park, 10 miles southwest of Kansas City, Mo. 18-hole Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course, practice facilities, pool, 21,000-square-foot clubhouse, pro shop, conference room, informal dining room, casual bar and grill, private dining room.

Closed Mon. Signature Gold Golf.

Southern Trace Country Club, 318-798-8300

Wichita

Baltimore

Reflection Ridge Golf Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Willowbend Golf Club Signature Gold Golf.

Kentucky Bowling Green Indian Hills Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Hebron See Cincinnati.

Louisville GlenOaks Country Club In Prospect. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Persimmon Ridge Golf Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Polo Fields Golf & Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Owensboro The Pearl Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Louisiana Lafayette Carriage House Hotel City Club at River Ranch Signature Gold Dining.

Lake Charles Lake Charles Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Many Cypress Bend Resort Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

New Orleans Beau Chene Country Club In Mandeville. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Emeril’s Receive VIP access and service at Emeril’s New Orleans and NOLA restaurants.

English Turn Golf and Country Club

southern-trace.com 18-hole Arthur Hills-designed championship golf course, 6 lighted tennis courts, pool, spa and fitness facilities, whirlpool, steam room, and lounge.

Maryland The Capital Grille Eagle’s Nest Country Club In Phoenix, 21 miles north of Baltimore. 18-hole golf course, casual and upscale dining, eight Har-Tru outdoor tennis courts, Olympic-size pool, private event space. Closed Mon. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Sports Clubs

New listing Must be an overnight guest MemberCard accepted Athletic facilities

Ipswich Country Club, 978-356-4822 ipswichclub.com In Ipswich, 30 miles northeast of Boston. 18-hole championship golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones. 6 Har-Tru tennis courts, pro shop, fitness center, pool, sauna, steam room, whirlpool. Closed Mon.

Langham Hotel Boston Odyssey Cruises Seaport Elite Yacht Cruises Spirit of Boston

Cape Cod Ocean Edge Resort & Club In Brewster.

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse The Golf Club at South River

Michigan

In Edgewater

My Detroit Community, 800-433-5079

Red Door Spa In Baltimore, Bethesda, and Gaithersburg.

Detroit mydetroitcommunity.com

The Capital Grille Dearborn Racquet & Health Club

Six Flags America Spirit of Baltimore

In Dearborn.

Rockville

No. VI Chophouse

See Washington, D.C.

In Novi.

Massachusetts

Oakhurst Golf & Country Club, 248-391-3300

Boston My New England Community, 800-433-5079 mynewenglandcommunity.com

Boston College Club, 617-946-2828 bostoncollegeclub.com On the 36th floor of the Bank of America Financial Building in the financial district. Formal and informal dining, bar and lounge, meeting and conference rooms. Closed Sat and Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

The Capital Grille In Boston and Chestnut Hill.

Club Quarters Hotel Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse House of Blues - Foundation Room Access for Signature and Associate Gold only.

The International Golf Club and Lodge

oakhurstgolf.com In Clarkston. Arthur Hill-designed course. Three-story clubhouse includes dining options, meeting rooms, private event spaces, and pro shop. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Oak Pointe Country Club, 810-229-4554 oak-pointe.com In Brighton, 30 miles west of Detroit.

18-hole Arthur Hills-designed golf course and 18-hole private championship course. 4 lighted tennis courts, fitness center, pool. Closed Mon.

Skyline Club, 248-350-9898 theskylineclub.com In Southfield, 15 miles north of Detroit, on the 28th floor of the Town Center Building. Dining, lounge, private workspaces, fitness center.

Closed Sat-Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

In Bolton.

Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. FA L L 2018

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City Clubs

Country Clubs

Golf Clubs Sports Clubs

The Owners Club

Communities

Network Alliance Clubs/ Hotels/Services New listing Must be an overnight guest MemberCard accepted Athletic facilities

TPC Michigan, 313-436-3000 tpcmichigangc.com In Dearborn. 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature course, casual dining, bar, lounge, locker rooms, private events space. Closed Mon. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

University Club of Michigan State University In Lansing.

Wolfgang Puck Grille Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

Grand Rapids Cork Wine & Grille FireRock Grille In Caledonia.

Rush Creek Bistro In Grandville.

StoneWater Country Club In Caledonia.

Sunnybrook Country Club In Grandville.

Thousand Oaks Golf Club Watermark Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Minnesota Minneapolis The Capital Grille Dellwood Country Club

Jackson

Mississippi Hattiesburg Canebrake Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

La Posada de Santa Fe, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa

Whisper Lake Country Club In Madison.

New York

Missouri

Albany

Columbia

Six Flags’ park In Lake George.

The Great Escape

The Club at Old Hawthorne

Long Island

Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

The Hamlet Golf & Country Club, 631-209-7448

Joplin Twin Hills Golf & Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Lake of the Ozarks The Club at Porto Cima Signature Gold Golf.

Lake of the Ozarks Marina Part of Forever Resorts.

The Lodge of Four Seasons In Lake Ozark.

Kansas City The Capital Grille Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse Nicklaus Golf Club at LionsGate, 913-402-1000 In Overland Park, Kansas. See Kansas City, Kansas.

Springfield Millwood Golf & Racquet Club In Ozark. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

St. Louis Missouri Athletic Club Signature Gold Dining.

Six Flags St. Louis WingHaven Country Club In O’Fallon. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Omaha

Somerby Golf Club

Santa Fe

In Pearl.

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse Medina Golf & Country Club, 763-478-6021

In Byron. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Signature Gold Golf.

Patrick Farms Golf Club

Nebraska

Rochester

Picacho Hills Country Club

In Madison. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

In Dellwood. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

medinagolfcc.com In Medina, 20 miles west of downtown Minneapolis. Family pool, 18 holes of championship golf, 9-hole short course, 4 Har-Tru tennis courts, dining options. Closed Mon. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Las Cruces

Lake Caroline Golf Club

Champions Run Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Mid-America Club, Chicago Canyon Gate Country Club, 702-363-0303 canyon-gate.com In Canyon Gate, 8 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip. 18-hole golf course, 4 tennis courts, pool, fitness center.

Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

The Capital Grille Charlie Palmer Group Receive VIP access and service at Charlie Palmer’s Aureole and Charlie Palmer Steak restaurants.

Citizens Kitchen & Bar Cottonwood Cove Resort & Marina In Lake Mojave. Part of Forever Resorts.

Cut Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

Del Frisco’s VIP access and service at Del Frisco’s.

Emeril’s Receive VIP access and service at Emeril’s New Orleans Fish House, Delmonico Steakhouse, and Table 10 restaurant.

Fix Restaurant Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse In Las Vegas.

House of Blues - Foundation Room

Vdara Hotel & Spa

Reno Charlie Palmer Group Receive VIP access and service at Charlie Palmer Steak restaurants.

Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino In Incline Village.

Somersett Country Club Signature Gold Golf.

The Village at Squaw Valley In Lake Tahoe, Calif.

New Hampshire Manchester Omni Mount Washington Resort In Bretton Woods.

The One Hundred Club In Portsmouth.

New Jersey Atlantic City Red Door Spa

Newark Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club

Nevada

In Bedminster Township. Signature Gold/O.N.E.

Las Vegas

House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch

Trenton

Signature Gold Dining.

cherryvalleycc.com In Skillman. About 8 miles north of historic Princeton. 18-hole Rees Jones golf course set along Bedens Brook, 7 tennis courts, Olympic-size pool.

Closed Mon. Signature Gold Golf.

Aria Resort & Casino Bear’s Best Las Vegas, 702-804-8500 bearsbest.com 10 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip.

Features 18 of Jack Nicklaus’ favorite holes from his own designs around the world. Clubhouse includes Nicklaus memorabilia, dining facilities, and pro shop. Signature Gold Golf.

Bellagio Callville Bay Resort & Marina

Le Cirque Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino MGM Grand Hotel and Casino The Mirage New York New York Red Square Searsucker The Signature at MGM Grand Spago Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

Stack Restaurant P R I VAT EC LU B S M AG.C O M

Trattoria del Lupo Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

Access for Signature and Associate Gold only.

In Lake Mead. Part of Forever Resorts.

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Temple Bar Marina In Lake Mead. Part of Forever Resorts.

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Cherry Valley Country Club

Six Flags Great Adventure In Jackson, N.J.

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor In Jackson, N.J.

New Mexico Albuquerque Canyon Club Signature Gold Golf.

hamletgolfandcountryclub.com In Commack, 14 miles northwest of Long Island MacArthur Airport.

18-hole golf course, 8 tennis courts, pool, pro shop, fitness center, informal dining. Closed Mon. Signature Gold Golf.

Red Door Spa In Bellmore.

Willow Creek Golf & Country Club, 631-403-6108 hamletwillowcreek.com In Mt. Sinai, 18 miles northwest of Long Island MacArthur Airport.

18-hole golf course, pro shop, informal dining. Signature Gold Golf.

Wind Watch Golf & Country Club, 631-606-2252 hamletwindwatch.com In Hauppauge, 8 miles northwest of Long Island MacArthur Airport.

18-hole golf course, pro shop, informal dining. Signature Gold Golf.

New York City Anglebrook Golf Club In Lincolndale. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

The Athletic & Swim Club at Equitable Center, 212-265-3490 athleticswim.com Midtown location. World-class fitness area, 25-yard indoor pool, group exercise classes, personal training, massage, quick snack bistro. Adults only — 16 and older.

Bateaux New York The Beard House In Greenwich Village.

The Capital Grille In Manhattan; Stamford, Conn.

Charlie Palmer Group Receive VIP access and service at Charlie Palmer’s Aureole restaurant.

Club Quarters Hotel, Midtown Club Quarters Hotel, Rockefeller Center Club Quarters Hotel, Wall Street Club Quarters Hotel, World Trade Center Del Frisco’s VIP access and service at Del Frisco’s.

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse In Manhattan.

Manhattan Elite Yachts

CLAY HAYNER

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The Michelangelo Hotel Omni Berkshire Place Red Door Spa In Darien, Conn.; and New York City.

Spirit of New Jersey Spirit of New York Terrace Club

North Carolina Asheville Hendersonville Country Club In Hendersonville. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Inn on Biltmore Estate In the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Omni Grove Park Inn

Charlotte The Capital Grille Charlotte City Club

Alamance Country Club In Burlington. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Angus Barn C arolina Club, 919-962-1101 carolina-club.com In Chapel Hill. On the campus of UNC at Chapel Hill, in the George Watts Hill Alumni Center. 20 miles from Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Dining room and grill, 7 private rooms. Signature Gold Dining.

City Club Raleigh, 919-834-8829 cityclubraleigh.com On the 28th and 29th floors of the Wells Fargo Capitol Center. Formal and informal dining, 6 private dining rooms. Signature Gold Dining.

Croasdaile Country Club Devils Ridge Golf Club, 919-557-6100

VIP access and service at Del Frisco’s.

devilsridgecc.com In Holly Springs, 20 miles southwest of Raleigh. 18-hole John LaFoydesigned golf course. Grill area, 3 private dining rooms, and driving range. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Firethorne Country Club, 704-243-2433

Lochmere Golf Club, 919-851-0611

Signature Gold Dining.

Charlotte Motor Speedway Chetola Resort In Blowing Rock.

Del Frisco’s

firethornecountryclub.com In Marvin, about 20 miles south of Charlotte. 18-hole Tom Jacksondesigned golf course, casual and formal dining, private events space, 10 tennis courts, four pools.

Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Omni Charlotte Hotel River Run Country Club In Davidson. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

TPC Piper Glen, 704-846-1212 tpcpiperglengc.com 18-hole Arnold Palmer-designed golf course, dining, tennis courts, pool, fitness center. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Verdict Ridge Golf & Country Club In Denver. Pay-to-play access.

Outer Banks The Currituck Club, 252-453-9400 thecurrituckgolfclub.com Between Duck and Corolla. 90 miles from Norfolk International Airport.

18-hole Rees Jones course, practice facilities. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Nags Head Golf Links, 252-441-8073 nagsheadgolflinks.com 90 miles from Norfolk International Airport. 18-hole golf course and grill.

Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Raleigh/Durham My Triangle Community, 800-433-5079 trianglecommunityclubs.com

lochmere.com In Cary, southeast of Raleigh. 18-hole Gene Hamm-designed golf course, practice facilities, pro shop, grill, covered pavilion for special events.

Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Neuse Golf Club, 919-550-0550 neusegolf.com In Clayton, 30 miles southeast of Raleigh. 18-hole John LaFoy-designed course, clubhouse, 6 tennis courts, grill. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Sheraton Capital Center Hotel Siena Hotel In Chapel Hill.

The State Club University Club

Village of Pinehurst Pinehurst Resort In the Sandhills of North Carolina.

Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. on No. 9.

Wilmington Beaufort Club In Beaufort. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

City Club of Wilmington River Landing Country Club In Wallace.

Winston-Salem Bermuda Run Country Club, 336-998-8155 bermudaruncc.com In Bermuda Run, about 13 miles southwest of Winston-Salem. Two 18-hole courses, tennis courts, two

pools, private events space, and two clubhouses, both with dining options.

Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

High Point Country Club In High Point. Pay-to-play access.

Starmount Forest Country Club In Greensboro. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

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Oklahoma City

e - mail clubline @ clubcorp . com fax

In Ardmore. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

972-888-7357

972-888-7527 for a complete list of your benefits clubline . com

Akron

private event desk

877-684-3919

Firestone Country Club, 330-644-8441

Silver Lake Country Club, 330-688-6066 silverlakeclub.com In Silver Lake, minutes from downtown Akron. 18-hole championship golf course, driving range, putting green, and pro shop. 2 pools, formal dining, 2 private dining rooms, ballroom, and grill. Closed Mon.

Cincinnati My River Community, 800-433-5079 myrivercommunity.com

The Cincinnatian Hotel Oasis Golf Club & Conference Center In Loveland. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Stillmeadow Country Club Traditions Country Club In Hebron, Ky. Signature Gold Golf.

Cleveland My North Coast Community, 800-433-5079 mynorthcoastcommunity.com

Blue Point Grill The Capital Grille In Lyndhurst.

Chagrin Valley Athletic Club In Chagrin Falls.

The Club at Hillbrook In Chagrin Falls.

Delmonico’s Steakhouse Elyria Country Club In Elyria.

Fox Meadow Country Club In Medina.

Hill ‘n Dale Club In Medina.

House of Blues - Foundation Room Access for Signature and Associate Gold only.

Lakeside Yacht Club

McAlester Country Club

international callers

Ohio

firestonecountryclub.com 15 miles from the Akron-Canton Airport. Home to the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational, with 3 18-hole golf courses, pro shop, bar and grill, and private dining. Open daily April-October. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold on West and North courses. Privileges for Associate Club members do not apply during the week of the Bridgestone Invitational.

McAlester

privateevents @ clubcorp . com

Dornick Hills Country Club

The Greens Country Club Oak Tree Country Club oaktreecc.net In Edmond. About 15 miles north of Oklahoma City. 36 holes of Pete Dyedesigned golf, tennis, fitness center, pool, Closed Mon. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Shawnee Country Club Quail Hollow Country Club, 440-639-3800

In Shawnee. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

quailhollowcc.com In Concord, 25 miles east of Cleveland. Weiskopf-Morrish golf course and Bruce Devlin golf course, fitness center.

In Norman. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Rustic Hills Country Club

The Trails Golf Club

Tulsa Club at Indian Springs

In Medina.

In Broken Arrow.

Salmon Dave’s Pacific Rim Signature of Solon Country Club

Oregon Astoria Astoria Golf and Country

In Solon.

Club

Steele Mansion Inn In Painesville.

Weymouth Country Club In Medina.

Columbus

Grants Pass Golf Club

heritagegc.com In Hilliard, 13 miles northwest of Columbus. 18-hole P.B. Dye-designed course, formal and casual dining venues, and private events space.

Signature Gold Golf.

Dayton My River Community, 800-433-5079 myrivercommunity.com

Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dayton Dayton Racquet Club, 937-224-4381 daytonracquet.com On the 28th and 29th floors of Kettering Tower downtown. Fitness center, personal training, massage, squash court, 2 group fitness rooms, dining room, lounge, meeting and conference rooms. Signature Gold Dining.

Sugar Valley Country Club In Bellbrook.

Portland Boundary Social Club Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse Hotel Monaco Hotel Vintage Plaza Riverside Golf & Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

University Club

Redmond The Loft of Bend In Bend.

Pennsylvania Erie Lake Shore Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Harrisburg Country Club of Harrisburg Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Toledo

Lebanon Country Club

Highland Meadows Golf Club

In Lebanon. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Philadelphia

In Sylvania. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Toledo Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Oklahoma Lawton The Territory Golf and Country Club

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Medford In Grants Pass. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Heritage Golf Club, 614-777-1690

In Duncan. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

In Warrenton. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Applecross Country Club In Downingtown.

The Capital Grille Club Quarters Hotel Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse In Philadelphia, King of Prussia.

Freedom Elite Yacht

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French Creek Golf Club In Chester County.

Hartefeld National, 610-268-8800 hartefeld.com In Avondale, 40 miles from Philadelphia. 18-hole Tom Faziodesigned golf course, grill and pub, ballroom. Signature Gold Golf.

North Hills Country Club, 215-887-8030 northhillscc.org In North Hills. 200-seat ballroom with bar, three pools, casual and upscale dining, and 18-hole golf course.

Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Pyramid Club, 215-567-6510 pyramidclub.com Atop Mellon Bank Center in Center City. Views of the Delaware Valley from the main dining room. Meeting and conference rooms. Closed Sat-Sun except on holidays and for private parties. Signature Gold Dining.

Spirit of Philadelphia Talamore Country Club In Ambler.

Pittsburgh My Pittsburgh Community, 800-433-5079 mypittsburghcommunity.com

The Capital Grille The Carlton Restaurant Diamond Run Golf Club, 412-741-2020 diamond-run.com In Sewickley, 16 miles from Pittsburgh International Airport. 18-hole Gary Player-designed course, practice facilities, informal dining, grill. Closed Mon. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Green Oaks Country Club In Verona.

Omni Bedford Springs Resort In Bedford. Signature Gold Golf.

Omni William Penn Hotel Rivers Club, 412-391-5227 riversclub.com In One Oxford Centre downtown.

Complete fitness, squash, yoga, Pilates, pool, sauna, steam room, whirlpool. Dining room, pub. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Seven Oaks Country Club In Beaver.

Treesdale Golf & Country Club, 724-625-2220 treesdalegolf.com In Gibsonia, 25 miles north of downtown Pittsburgh. 27 holes of golf designed by Arnold Palmer. Driving range, practice area, pro shop, tavern, fitness center, private dining rooms. 4 lighted tennis courts, pool.

Rhode Island Providence The Capital Grille Ledgemont Country Club In Seekonk, Mass. Signature Gold Golf.

South Carolina Aiken See Augusta, Ga.

Charleston Belmond Charleston Place Hotel Charleston National Golf Club Harbour Club Signature Gold Dining.

Kiawah Island Golf Resort RiverTowne Country Club In Mount Pleasant. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Seabrook Island Club Signature Gold Golf.

Snee Farm Country Club In Mt. Pleasant.

Golden Bear Golf Club at Indigo Run, 843-689-2200

bluegrasscountryclub.com In Hendersonville. 18-hole golf course, 4 tennis courts, swimming pool, dining facilities, and marina.

Signature Gold Golf.

goldenbear-indigorun.com 1,714-acre residential and golf community. 18-hole Jack Nicklaus golf course, pro shop, tennis.

The Golf Club at Indigo Run, 843-689-3500 thegolfclub-indigorun.com Jack Nicklaus and Jack Nicklaus II-designed golf course, clubhouse, pro shop. Signature Gold Golf.

Haig Point On Daufuskie Island. Pay-to-play access.

Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort The Owners Club at Hilton Head, 843-342-2080 Set in the prestigious Indigo Run private community, a short drive to the island’s beaches. Special privileges at the Jack Nicklaus-designed Golden Bear golf course, private lodge with swimming pool, member lounge, and business center plus spacious 3-bedroom, 3-bath Club Homes.

Myrtle Beach Barefoot Resort & Golf

Signature Gold Dining.

Wachesaw Plantation Club

Chattanooga

Inn at USC The Members Club at Woodcreek and WildeWood

Signature Gold Dining.

Black Creek Country Club Signature Gold Golf.

Knoxville Club LeConte Fox Den Country Club Signature Gold Golf.

Memphis Crescent Club

Commerce Club, 864-232-5600

Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

commerce-club.com Atop the One Liberty Square building downtown. Dining and meeting rooms, bar, and grill. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Hilton Head Island Country Club of Hilton Head, 843-681-2582

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Temple Hills Country Club, 615-646-4785 templehillsgolf.com In Franklin, about 20 miles south of Nashville. 27 holes of golf open year-round, casual and formal dining, private events space, two tennis courts, junior Olympic-size pool.

Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Texas Abilene Abilene Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Amarillo Amarillo Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Amarillo Club

My Lone Star Community, 800-433-5079

capitalcolumbia.com On the 25th floor of the SouthTrust Tower downtown, across from the capitol. Dining room, grill, private dining, lounge, meeting and conference rooms. Signature Gold Dining.

Hyatt Regency Greenville Musgrove Mills Golf Club The Preserve at Verdae

Nashville City Club Signature Gold Dining.

House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch

Tennessee

Greenville

Clarksville Country Club In Clarksville. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Signature Gold Dining.

C apital City Club, 803-256-2000

Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Bluegrass Yacht & Country Club, 615-824-6528

Signature Gold Golf at Dye Club.

Preferred rates at Fazio, Love, and Norman courses.

Columbia

In Gibsonia and Pittsburgh.

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Nashville

In Murrells Inlet. Signature Gold Golf.

hiltonheadclub.com On the Intracoastal Waterway; 10 miles from Hilton Head Airport and 30 miles from Savannah International Airport. 18-hole championship Rees Jones golf course,

Salon Vivace

putting and chipping greens, 6 clay tennis courts, fitness center, 2 pools.

Marina access.

Windyke Country Club

the clubline

800-433-5079 international callers

972-888-7357

e - mail clubline @ clubcorp . com fax

972-888-7527 for a complete list of your benefits clubline . com private event desk

877-684-3919 privateevents @ clubcorp . com

Austin mylonestarcommunity.com

Driskill Hotel Fogo de ChĂŁo Brazilian Steakhouse The Hills of Lakeway, 512-261-7200 thehillscc.com Includes the Hills Country Club in the Village of the Hills and Lakeway Country Club in Lakeway.

he Hills Country Club, T 512-261-7272 In the Village of the Hills, 20 miles from downtown Austin along Lake Travis. Two 18-hole courses: the Jack Nicklaus-designed Hills course and Flintrock Falls, co-designed by Jack Nicklaus and Jack Nicklaus II. Pro shop, 18 tennis courts, fitness center, pool, informal dining, grill. Closed Mon. Flintrock Falls is closed Wed. Golf benefits on Flintrock Falls for Signature Gold. Golf benefits on the Hills course for Signature and Associate Gold.

L akeway Country Club, 512-261-7272 The 18-hole, Leon Howarddesigned Live Oak Golf Course has driving range, pro shop, 18 tennis courts, grill. Closed Mon. The 18-hole Yaupon Course, designed by Leon Howard, features practice facilities, driving range, pro shop, grill. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Lost Creek Country Club, 512-892-1205 lostcreekclub.com 18-hole golf course, 16 tennis courts, 3 swimming pools, large fitness facility, and dining. Closed Mon.

Omni Austin Hotel Downtown Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa The Owners Club at Barton Creek, 512-329-4663 Offers members luxurious 3-bedroom, 3-1/2-bath Club Home accommodations with access to four golf courses by Tom Fazio, Ben Crenshaw/Bill Coore, and Arnold Palmer; tennis center, fitness center, full-service spa, and several restaurants.

River Place Country Club Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

The University of Texas Club, 512-471-2000 utclub.com On the 6th and 7th floors in the Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Bar with casual dining, banquette seating, media area, private rooms. Privileges are not extended during home football game weekends (Fri-Sun), however non-resident memberships are available. Signature Gold Dining.

Corpus Christi Corpus Christi Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Dallas/Fort Worth My Dallas Fort Worth Community, 800-433-5079 mydfwcommunity.com

Brookhaven Country Club, 972-243-6151 brookhavenclub.com In Farmers Branch. Three 18-hole golf courses, practice facilities, pro shop, 39 tennis courts, 6 racquetball courts, 5 pools, fitness center, formal and informal dining, private dining rooms, banquet facilities.

Canyon Creek Country Club, 972-231-1466 canyoncreekclub.com In Richardson. 18-hole golf course, pro shop, 24 lighted tennis courts, 3 pools, indoor and outdoor dining.

Closed Tue.

The Capital Grille Cedar Creek Country Club In Kemp. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

City Club of Fort Worth In Fort Worth.

The Clubs of Prestonwood, 972-239-7111 prestonwoodcc.org Two North Texas clubs in one, just eight miles apart. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

The Creek Clubhouse In North Dallas. 18-hole course designed by Ralph Plummer; casual and formal dining,

Laykhold-surface tennis courts, pool, and fitness center. Closed Mon.

The Clubs of Kingwood theclubsofkingwood.com In Kingwood. Hailed as one of the “World’s Largest Private Country Clubs”

The Hills Clubhouse In Plano. 18-hole course designed

by Dave Bennett. Pool. Closed Tue.

The Clubs of Kingwood at Deerwood, 281-360-1060

Cooper Hotel, Conference Center & Spa Corinthian Wellness Spa In Southlake.

Del Frisco’s

Lost Creek Country Club, Austin, Texas

Receive VIP access and service at Del Frisco’s in Dallas and Fort Worth.

Five Sixty by Wolfgang Puck Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse In Addison, Uptown.

Frisco Gun Club In Frisco.

Gleneagles Country Club, 972-867-6666 gleneaglesclub.com In Plano, 25 miles northeast of DFW International Airport. Two 18-hole Bruce Devlin and Robert VonHaggedesigned golf courses, 18 lighted tennis courts, fitness facility, 3 dining areas, 6 private event rooms. Closed Mon. Access for Members with Signature Gold benefits only.

Hackberry Creek Country Club, 972-869-2631 hackberrycreekcc.com In Irving, 5 miles from DFW International Airport. 18-hole golf course. 12 tennis courts, 3 pools, driving range, full-service dining, banquet facilities. Closed Mon.

House of Blues - Foundation Room Access for Signature and Associate Gold only.

La Cima Club, 972-869-2266 lacimaclub.com Atop Williams Square Tower in Las Colinas. Main dining room, lounge, 6 private dining rooms. Reservations required. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Las Colinas Country Club, 972-541-1141 lascolinascc.com In Irving, 8 miles from DFW International Airport. 18-hole golf course, tennis facilities, fitness center, 5 dining areas. Golf and dining available Tue-Sun. Signature Gold Golf.

Oakmont Country Club, 940-321-5599

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oakmontclub.com In Corinth, 20 miles northwest of Dallas. 18-hole course designed by Roger Packard and Don January; practice facility with double-ended driving range, clubhouse with pool and tennis facilities.

Omni Dallas Convention Center Hotel Omni Dallas Hotel at Park West Omni Fort Worth Hotel Park City Club Red Door Spa In Dallas and Plano.

Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek Rough Creek Lodge & Resort In Glen Rose.

Roy’s restaurant In Plano.

Shady Valley Country Club, 817-275-3092 shadyvalley.com In Arlington, between Dallas and Fort Worth. Golf course, driving range, tennis court, pool, and sauna. Closed Mon.

Sheraton Stonebriar Hotel Six Flags Hurricane Harbor In Arlington.

Six Flags Over Texas In Arlington.

Stonebriar Country Club, 972-625-5050 stonebriar.com In Frisco, 30 miles north of Dallas.

Two 18-hole golf courses, designed

by Tom Fazio and Finger/Dye. Lighted tennis courts, pool, formal and informal dining. Finger/Dye course for Signature and Associate Gold. Fazio course for Signature Gold.

clubhouse, fitness center, meeting and conference rooms, and special-event facilities. Closed Mon.

Tower Club, 214-220-0403 tower-dallas.com In Thanksgiving Tower downtown; 15 miles from Dallas Love Field and 25 miles from DFW International Airport.

Main dining room, e-lounge, bar, 13 private dining rooms with views of the city. Reservations required.

Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Trophy Club Country Club, 817-837-1900 trophyclub-dallas.com In Trophy Club, 15 miles from DFW International Airport. 36-hole Ben Hogan/Arthur Hill-designed course (the only course designed by Hogan).

Fitness center, pool, 8 outdoor tennis courts, informal dining. Closed Mon. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Walnut Creek Country Club, 817-477-3192 walnutcreekcc.com In Mansfield, 15 miles southeast of Fort Worth. 36 holes of golf, putting green, 14 tennis courts, 2 pools.

Private dining rooms. Closed Mon.

Stonebridge Ranch Country Club

The Westin Stonebriar Resort

stonebridgeranchcountryclub.com In McKinney. Overnight accommodations in golf course cottages.

Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Houston

The Ranch Clubhouse, 972-540-2000

April Sound Country Club, 936-588-1101

27-hole Arthur Hills-designed golf course, practice facilities, pro shop, clubhouse, pool, informal dining, grill, fitness center. Closed Tue.

The Stonebridge Clubhouse, 972-540-1000 18-hole Pete Dye-designed golf course, practice facilities, pro shop, clubhouse, 7 tennis courts, pool, fitness center with whirlpool and sauna, informal dining, grill. Closed Mon.

Suntex Boat Club Timarron Country Club, 817-481-7529 timarronclub.com In Southlake, 15 miles west of DFW International Airport. 18-hole Byron Nelson-designed golf course.

Practice facility with driving range, sand bunker, and chipping and putting greens, 31,000-square-foot

My Houston Community, 800-433-5079 myhoustoncommunity.com

aprilsoundcountryclub.com On Lake Conroe, 45 miles north of Houston. 27 holes of golf, 12 tennis courts, fitness center, aquatics complex.

Bay Oaks Country Club, 281-488-7888 bayoakscountryclub.com 18-hole Arthur Hills golf course, 9 tennis courts, pool, fitness center, formal and casual dining. Closed Mon.

The Capital Grille The Club at Falcon Point, 281-392-7888 falconpoint.com In Katy, 25 miles west of downtown Houston; 18-hole championship golf course designed by Robert von Hagge and Bruce Devlin, 5 lighted tennis courts, 2 pools. Closed Mon.

18-hole championship golf course, driving range, pro shop, clubhouse, grill. Informal dining room available for private functions.

Closed Mon. Green fees apply after use of Signature Gold and O.N.E. complimentary rounds.

The Clubs of Kingwood at Kingwood, 281-358-2171 Four 18-hole golf courses, 5 pools, 26 tennis courts, clubhouse, pro shop. Closed Mon.

Del Frisco’s VIP access and service at Del Frisco’s.

The Downtown Club thedowntownclubhouston.com An alliance of two private club traditions in downtown Houston that offers expanded benefits for downtown business leaders and residents.

Private dining rooms available at both clubs.

The Downtown Club at Houston Center, 713-654-0877 In First City parking garage downtown. Complete athletics, basketball, indoor track, 4 group exercise studios. Lunch only.

Signature Gold Dining.

The Downtown Club at Met, 713-652-0700 In Allen Center downtown. 10 indoor tennis courts, squash, racquetball, basketball, 4 group exercise studios, KidZone, Bella Rinova Day Spa. Café lunch service. Signature Gold Dining.

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse In Houston, the Woodlands.

The Golf Trails of the Woodlands, 281-882-3000 thegolftrails.com In the Woodlands. 20 miles north of George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Two golf courses, the 18-hole Oaks and 18-hole Panther Trail, dining and snack options, access to pool and fitness facilities at adjacent Woodlands Resort & Conference Center.

Hearthstone Country Club, 281-463-2201 hearthstoneclub.com In northwest Houston. 27-hole golf course designed by Jay Riviere, 6 tennis courts, 2 pools. Closed Mon.

House of Blues - Foundation Room Access for Signature and Associate Gold only.

House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch Signature Gold Dining.

The Houston Club, 713-225-3257 On the 49th floor in One Shell Plaza downtown. Dining with views of the

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city. Private dining rooms, wine lockers, meeting and conference rooms.

Signature Gold Dining.

Lake Windcrest, 281-259-2279 lakewindcrestgc.com In Magnolia. 35 miles north of George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

18-hole Thomas E. Walker-designed golf course, driving range.

Magnolia Creek, 281-557-0555 magnoliacreekgc.com In League City. 20 miles southeast of William P. Hobby Airport. 27-hole links-style golf course, practice facilities, event space.

South Shore Harbour, 281-334-0525 southshoreharbourcc.com In League City. 20 miles southeast of William P. Hobby Airport. 27-hole golf course, private events facilities.

Closed Mon.

Traditions Club In Bryan. Golf benefits for Signature Gold Golf.

Willow Creek Golf Club, 281-376-4061 willowcreekclub.com In Spring near the Woodlands, 30 miles north of downtown Houston.

18-hole von Hagge and Devlindesigned golf course. Fine and casual dining. Closed Mon.

The Woodlands Country Club, 281-863-1400 thewoodlandscc.com In the Woodlands. 20 miles north of George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Three golf courses: the 27-hole Palmer course, 18-hole Player course, and 18-hole Tournament course. Tennis center with 21 courts, pool, fitness facilities, formal and casual dining, private events facilities.

Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Longview Mt. Pleasant Country Club In Mount Pleasant. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Summit Club Signature Gold Dining.

Lubbock Hillcrest Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

The Texas Tech Club, 806-742-4496 texastechclub.com On the east side of Jones AT&T Stadium overlooking the football field and downtown. Dining, meeting and conference rooms. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

McAllen Cimarron Country Club, 956-581-7401 clubatcimarron.com In Mission. 5 miles from McAllen Miller International Airport.

Championship golf course, pool, racquetball courts, lighted tennis courts.

Closed Mon.

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Utah Park City

Stonehenge Golf & Country Club, 804-378-7841 stonehengeclub.com In Midlothian, 30 miles from Richmond International Airport.

Golf course, putting green, 6 lighted tennis courts, junior Olympic-size pool. Closed Mon.

The Owners Club

Jeremy Ranch Golf & Country Club

Communities

Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Roanoke

Virginia

In Salem. Signature Gold Golf.

Sports Clubs

Network Alliance Clubs/ Hotels/Services New listing Must be an overnight guest MemberCard accepted Athletic facilities

Midland Green Tree Country Club

Arlington

Tysons

See Washington, D.C.

See Washington, D.C.

Centreville

Washington

See Washington, D.C.

Charlottesville

Signature Gold Golf.

Greencroft Club

San Angelo

Signature Gold Dining.

San Angelo Country Club Signature Gold Golf.

San Antonio My Lone Star Community, 800-433-5079 mylonestarcommunity.com

Fair Oaks Ranch Golf & Country Club, 210-582-6700 fairoaksclub.com 16 miles north of San Antonio in Fair Oaks Ranch. Hill Country setting with 36 holes of golf, tennis, swimming, dining. Closed Mon.

Haymarket See Washington, D.C.

Hot Springs Omni Homestead Resort The Owners Club at The Homestead, 540-839-3700 In Hot Springs. Members enjoy 3 top-ranked golf courses, tennis, swimming, horseback riding, hiking, fly-fishing, ice skating, skiing, fine dining, and spa with natural mineral springs, plus the use of 3-bedroom, 3-bath Club Home.

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse Lake Amistad Resort & Marina

Lansdowne

In Del Rio. Part of Forever Resorts.

Norfolk

Mokara Hotel & Spa Omni La Mansión del Rio Hotel Plaza Club Signature Gold Dining.

Rebecca Creek Distillery Members receive a complimentary drink and tour.

Six Flags Fiesta Texas

Temple Wildflower Country Club, 254-771-1177 wildflowerclub.com In Temple, west of Interstate 35. 50 miles from Waco Municipal Airport.

Golf course, 6 tennis courts, 2 pool, fitness facilities, main dining room, grill.

Tyler Eagle’s Bluff Country Club In Bullard. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Sulphur Springs Country Club In Sulphur Springs. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Victoria Victoria Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Waco Baylor Club Situated on the home side of Baylor University’s McLane Stadium. Dining,

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Hidden Valley Country Club

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Leesburg See Washington, D.C.

Greenbrier Country Club, 757-547-7375 greenbrierclub.com In Chesapeake. 12 miles from Norfolk International Airport. Championship Rees Jones-designed 18-hole golf course, putting and chipping greens, driving range, 8 lighted Har-Tru tennis courts, 2 racquetball courts, fitness center, outdoor junior Olympic-size pool. Closed Mon.

The Sanderling Resort Spirit of Norfolk Town Point Club, 757-625-6606 town-point.com Downtown in the World Trade Center. Formal and casual dining, lounge, business center, meeting and conference rooms. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Richmond Ford’s Colony Country Club, 757-258-4100 fordscolonycc.com In Williamsburg, about 50 miles east of Richmond International Airport.

Three 18-hole Dan Maples-designed courses, six indoor practice tees, casual and formal dining, private events space. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Omni Richmond Hotel Red Door Spa

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Seattle My Puget Sound Community, 800-433-5079 mypugetsoundcommunity.com

Canterwood Golf & Country Club, 253-666-8502 canterwoodgcc.com In Gig Harbor, 34 miles from Sea-Tac Airport. 18-hole golf course, pro shop, 4 tennis courts, Olympic-size pool, formal and informal dining. Closed Mon. Signature Gold Golf.

The Capital Grille The Collective, 206-247-7190 collectiveseattle.com In Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood. Restaurant and bar, coffee shop, boutique bouldering area, and art studio. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Columbia Tower Club, 206-622-2010 columbia-tower.com On the 75th and 76th floors atop the Columbia Center downtown. 3 dining rooms, 6 private dining rooms, and the Stratus bar and lounge. Fully equipped business center with highspeed wireless Internet access and videoconferencing center. Signature Gold Dining.

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse In Bellevue.

The Golf Club at Echo Falls In Snohomish.

The Golf Club at Hawks Prairie In Lacey.

The Golf Club at Newcastle In Newcastle.

Harbour Pointe Golf Club In Mukilteo.

Hotel Monaco Hotel Vintage Park Sorrento Hotel Trophy Lake Golf & Casting In Port Orchard.

Washington National Golf Club In Auburn.

Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. My Capital Community, 800-433-5079 mycapitalcommunity.com

Capital & National Elite Yachts The Capital Grille In Washington, D.C.; and Tysons Corner, Va.

Chantilly National Golf and Country Club, 703-631-9560 chantilly-national.com In Centreville, Va., 10 miles south of Washington Dulles International Airport. 18-hole Ed Ault-designed golf course, practice range, 6 tennis courts, pool, dining areas, and private dining rooms. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Charlie Palmer Group Receive VIP access and service at Charlie Palmer Steak restaurant.

City Club of Washington, 202-347-0818 city-washington.com In the Columbia Square building in downtown. Main dining room, 5 private dining/meeting rooms, business center, member lounge, and bar.

Closed Sat and Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

golf course, 4 lighted Har-Tru tennis courts, pool, pro shop, dining areas, private dining rooms, and fitness center.

Spirit of Washington Sportrock Climbing Center In Sterling, Va.

Toka Salon & Day Spa Tower Club Tysons Corner, 703-761-4250 tower-tysons.com In Tysons, Va., atop the Tyson Tower 1 building, in Tysons Corner; 15 miles from Washington Dulles International Airport. Dining room, member bar, and private dining rooms. Signature Gold Dining.

West Virginia Charleston Berry Hills Country Club Signature Gold Golf.

Morgantown The Pines Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Wisconsin Madison Bishops Bay Country Club In Middleton. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Club Quarters Hotel Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse

Milwaukee

In Washington D.C.; Tysons, Va.

In Kohler.

The Golf Club at Lansdowne In Lansdowne, Va.

Lansdowne Resort In Lansdowne, Va.

The Capital Grille Destination Kohler Geneva National Golf Club In Lake Geneva.

University Club of Milwaukee — Downtown

Mt. Vernon Excursion Norbeck Country Club, 301-774-7700

Signature Gold Dining.

norbeckcc.com In Rockville. 18 miles north of Washington D.C. 18-hole golf course, 12 tennis courts, volleyball court, pool, fitness center. Course closed Mon. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Signature Gold Golf.

Odyssey Cruises Piedmont Club, 703-753-5922 piedmontclub.com In Haymarket, Va. 25 miles from Washington Dulles International Airport. 18-hole Tom Fazio-designed golf course. Pro shop, men’s and women’s locker rooms, dining, and conference facilities. Course closed Tue. Signature Gold Golf.

Red Door Spa In Arlington, Va.; Vienna, Va.; and Washington, D.C.

Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner In Tysons, Va.

River Creek Club, 703-779-2022 rivercreekclub.com In Leesburg, Va, along the Potomac River. Fewer than 20 miles from Washington Dulles International Airport. 18-hole Ault, Clark, and Associates-designed championship

University Club of Milwaukee — Golf Club

Wausau Greenwood Hills Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

International Canada Montréal, Québec Club de Golf Islesmere In Laval. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Le Fontainebleau Golf Club In Blainville. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Le Maître De Mont-Tremblant In the Laurentian Mountains.

Val Des Lacs Golf Club In Ste-Sophie.

Ottawa, Ontario Arc Hotel Club de Golf Hautes Plaines In Gatineau, Quebec.

Eagle Creek Golf Club In Dunrobin.

GreyHawk Golf Club Signature Gold Golf.

Kanata Golf & Country Club In Kanata.

Toronto, Ontario Blue Springs Golf Club In Acton.

Caledon Woods Golf Club 30 minutes northwest of Toronto.

Cherry Downs Golf & Country Club In Pickering.

The Club at Bond Head In Bond Head. Signature Gold Golf.

The Country Club In Woodbridge.

DiamondBack Golf Club In Richmond Hill.

Eagle Ridge Golf Club In Georgetown. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Emerald Hills Golf Club In Stouffville.

Glen Abbey Golf Club 30 minutes west of Toronto.

Glencairn Golf Club In Milton.

Glendale Golf and Country Club In Hamilton. Signature Gold Golf.

Grandview Golf Club 2 hours north of Toronto.

Greenhills Golf Club 2 hours west of Toronto. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Greystone Golf Club In Milton.

Heron Point Golf Links In Ancaster.

Hidden Lake Golf Club In Burlington. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

King Valley Golf Club In King City.

King’s Riding Golf Club In King City.

The Lake Joseph Club 2 hours north of Toronto.

National Pines Golf Club In Innisfil.

Omni King Edward Hotel RattleSnake Point Golf Club In Milton.

Rocky Crest Golf Resort In Mactier.

Sherwood Inn In Port Carling.

Station Creek Golf Club In Gormley.

Wyndance Golf Club Signature Gold Golf.

Vancouver, British Columbia Vida Spa 4 locations.

China Beijing C apital Club, 011-8610-8486-2225 thecapitalclub.com On the 50th floor of Capital Mansion in the Chao Yang business district.

Bar area, grill room, Chinese dining room, 9 private rooms, business center with wireless Internet access and videoconferencing facilities.

Athletics area includes swimming pool, gymnasium, squash, and 6-lane bowling alley. Signature Gold Dining.

Shenzhen Mission Hills China In Dongguan, Haikou, and Shenzhen.

England London Club Quarters Hotel, Gracechurch Club Quarters Hotel, St. Paul’s Club Quarters Hotel, Trafalgar Square St. James’s Hotel & Club

France Paris Paris International Golf Club Signature Gold Golf.

Saint James Paris Hotel

Germany Frankfurt Frankfurt Airport Club Inside the Frankfurt Airport complex, near the Sheraton Hotel.

India New Delhi Le Cirque

Indonesia Jakarta American Club

Mexico Cancun Omni Cancun Hotel & Villas Omni Puerto Adventuras Hotel Beach Resort

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Melia Cozumel All-Inclusive Golf & Beach Resort Playa Azul Golf, Scuba, Spa Hotel Presidente Intercontinental Cozumel Resort Spa

Puerto Vallarta Casa Velas Hotel Boutique Marina Vallarta Club de Golf, 011-52-322-221-00-73 vallartagolfclubs.com In Marina Vallarta, north of Puerto Vallarta and 5 miles from the airport.

18-hole championship course, driving range, practice green. Clubhouse, open terrace, bar. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold and Silver only.

Marriott Casa Magna Hotel The Owners Club at Puerto Vallarta, 011-52-322-221-2690 In the exclusive Marina Vallarta Club de Golf on Mexico’s Pacific Coast.

Championship golf, 3-bedroom, 3-bath or 2-bedroom, 2-1/2-bath furnished accommodations with private verandas and hot tubs. Members pay cart fees only at Vista Vallarta, the 18-hole Jack Nicklaus-designed course. A second 18-hole course, designed by Tom Weiskopf, is also available for play.

Vista Vallarta Club de Golf, 011-52-322-29-000-30 vallartagolfclubs.com In the foothills overlooking Puerto Vallarta. Two 18-hole golf courses: one Jack Nicklaus-designed 18-hole championship course, and a course

by Tom Weiskopf. Practice facilities, pro shop, clubhouse. Signature Gold Golf.

Puerto Rico

Cozumel

San Juan

Cozumel Country Club, 011-52-987-872-9570

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse

Roc (Taiwan) Taipei American Club World Trade Center Club

Scotland

Dell

South Africa

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1-800-Flowers.com Members receive a 15 percent discount on delivered orders including flowers and merchandise. Order through the ClubLine.

The American Club Tower Club

Johannesburg

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In Puerto Adventuras.

cozumelcountryclub.com.mx On the northern side of the island, 5 miles from international cruise ship pier. 18-hole course designed by the Nicklaus Design Group, practice area, putting and chipping green, practice bunker and two-tiered practice tee. Native palapa-style clubhouse with casual dining and pro shop.

Signature Gold Golf.

Singapore

Members receive preferred rates on consumer products through Dell’s Member Purchase Program. Shop dell.com/mpp/clubcorp and receive up to 30 percent discount on select systems, plus up to 10 percent discount on all Dell branded mobility products.

The Rand Club

Stockholm Vidbynas Golf Club

Services

Switzerland

Ship Sticks

Lipperswil Golf Club Lipperswil 30 miles east of Zurich-Kloten Airport. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Vietnam Hanoi Press Club

Other Affiliates Entertainment Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse Complimentary dessert for each member of the dining party. (Limit 10 per table.)

Six Flags amusement parks Members receive up to 56 percent off main ticket prices.

Tickets Purchase tickets for events such as concerts, Las Vegas shows, sporting events, and theater productions.

Ticket purchases are through a thirdparty provider.

Topgolf At participating locations, members receive a free lifetime membership card ($5 value), plus 50 percent off bay rates on Mondays.

Hotel Program Find Hotels

Preferred Rates For Members

Insurance Geico Members may qualify for an additional discount on car insurance. For a free quote, go to geico.com/disc/ clubcorp or call 800-368-2734.

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Avis Car Rental Members receive discounted rates at participating locations and members with Signature Gold Unlimited or O.N.E. benefits receive complimentary enrollment into Avis First, a reward program that offers special deals and upgrades for members.

Savoya Members with Signature Gold or O.N.E. benefits receive 25 percent discount on ground transportation services in more than 55 countries.

All other associate members receive 20 percent discount.

Travel Diamond Resorts Members receive a 15 percent discount off best available rates.

Elite Alliance Qualified members receive two years of complimentary membership and the opportunity to be credited with 1.5 times the number of earned Elite Credits for the first vacation deposit.

The Moorings Members receive a 5 percent discount on select charters through this global premier yacht company.

Members receive a $100 shipboard credit.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises Members receive a $100 shipboard credit per suite for new bookings on any Regent Seven Seas cruise, and best-available 2-for-1 inclusive fares.

Silversea

The following hotels offer members preferred rates: Kimpton Hotel Group, Omni Hotels, and select Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company locations.

Old Course Hotel St. Andrews Golf Resort & Spa

Transportation

Oceania Cruises

Members receive up to 40 percent discount at hundreds of hotels. To book, call the ClubLine or log onto your club’s website, and click the “Find Hotels” button.

St. Andrews

Members receive preferred rates for golf club shipping services. Coupon code: ClubCorp10

Members receive up to 5 percent discount on cruises, $200 shipboard credit, and onboard amenities.

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Private Machu Picchu Train’s dining car

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Ride in Royal Style to Machu Picchu

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ointing to a cluster of gear-strapped backpackers atop a rocky crest, our server Agustin announces, “This is where the Inca Trail begins.” My four fellow passengers and I swap waves with the cheery bunch from across the Urubamba River. Our terminus is mutual — the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu in Peru — but as the hikers fade from view, the difference in our mode of transit feels as wide as the Sacred Valley we split.

In March, Inca Rail, one of the leading train services to Machu Picchu, renovated and upgraded its three existing trains and added a fourth one. In doing so, it also rebranded itself as the “Machu Picchu Trains by Inca Rail.” I’m aboard its Private Machu Picchu Train, the only private charter service to Peru’s famed ruins. My carriage, which can accommodate a group of eight, impresses with its meticulous design, open bar, and Peruvian vocalist and guitarist for added ambience. A grueling, multiday journey by foot this is not. An ultraluxe ride through plush, mountainous terrain it most definitely is.

We’ve departed from the Ollantaytambo Station, about 50 miles northwest of Cusco, for the 90-minute ride. I’m expecting a mix of high-end service and exotic flavors of Andean cuisine — and I’m not disappointed. Upon boarding, I’m greeted with a citronella-scented

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cold towel and Peruvian “welcome drink” — the classic pisco sour — impeccably served with the train’s first movement. Moments later, the pop of Champagne echoes through our coach as Agustin unveils the tasting menu. An amuse-bouche of Andean cheese atop quinoa tabbouleh arrives first, followed by strips of trout ceviche in a yellow chili cream. With each plate, Agustin offers regional wines. I opt for fresh pineapple spearmint juice to go with my grilled-vegetable carpaccio entree.

“The adventure [to Machu Picchu] starts on the train,” Maritza Montero of Inca Rail tells me.

An adventure, this is, indeed — hiking boots not required. — T.J. OLWIG Details: $5,500 one-way for eight; $9,000 round trip. incarail.com

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There’s never been a more exciting time to experience the cradle of American golf.

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When you play a round of golf at one of our nationally acclaimed Omni Golf Resort destinations, you come away with more than just your score. From the breathtaking mountain backdrop at Rancho Las Palmas to the sawgrass-lined fairways of Amelia Island, no other golf experience brings you closer to the true spirit of the place you’re in.

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TRAVELING FOR A GAME DAY THIS FOOTBALL SEASON?

Our ClubCorp country and city clubs in the area are ready to welcome you to play golf or dine with friends, and team up with you to host the ultimate tailgate party, a watch party in one of our lounges, class reunions and alumni parties.

IT'S

GAME DAY

Enjoy Member benefits at our six alumni clubs this season. Tailgate parties are available at Baylor Club, The Carolina Club, The Texas Tech Club and The University of Texas Club on game days. Dining at the club is available the night before a game at The University Center Club at Florida State University and The Boston College Club. Even better, enjoy Sunday brunch at The University Center Club at Florida State University.1

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GAME DAY BENEFITS BAYLOR CLUB | WACO, TX Enjoy panoramic views of McLane Stadium and downtown Waco over the Brazos River.

Member Tailgate at Knox Hall opens three hours before kickoff with a cash bar, buffet, big-screen TVs and activities, and closes after the first quarter.

Two complimentary guests per Member.1 Only premium ticket holders (Suite, Club, Loge and Founders) will have access to Baylor Club on game day.

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS CLUB | AUSTIN, TX Located on the sixth and seventh floors of the east side of Darrell K Royal – Texas Memorial Stadium

Only UT Club Members have access to the 6th floor Club on game day with a ticket (inside the stadium).

The Tailgate Tent opens two and a half hours before kickoff with a full bar, grill, live band and big-screen TVs.1

THE BOSTON COLLEGE CLUB | BOSTON, MA

Game day benefits are not available, but enjoy their dining, business amenities, meeting and event spaces, networking opportunities and more!

THE TEXAS TECH CLUB | LUBBOCK, TX Enjoy panoramic views of the Jones AT&T Stadium and downtown Lubbock.

Access is available to The Texas Tech Club Tailgate Tent for $5 per person.

Reservations through ClubLine are required for Members and guests. The Texas Tech Club Tailgate Tent opens three hours before kickoff with a full bar, buffet, TVs and more.

Two complimentary guests per Texas Tech Club membership.1

THE CAROLINA CLUB | CHAPEL HILL, NC

Located in the George Watts Hill Alumni Center at the University of North Carolina Attend the Tar Heel Football Tailgate Party by making reservations through ClubLine.1 Tailgate begins three hours before kickoff.

THE UNIVERSITY CENTER CLUB AT FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY | TALLAHASSEE, FL Game day benefits are not available, but enjoy our dining experience Friday nights before a game day and Sunday brunch after home games.

For reservations or more information, contact ClubLine: 800.433.5079 | clubline@clubcorp.com For reservations or more information, contact ClubLine: 800.433.5079 | clubline@clubcorp.com Some restrictions and exclusions apply.

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DESTINATION DEALS FEATURED LOCATIONS

MONARCH BEACH RESORT | DANA POINT, CA

Stay and enjoy 30% off best available rates and complimentary valet parking. 2

WESTIN STONEBRIAR | FRISCO, TX

Book now for stays through December 31, 2018 and enjoy the 4th night free (applied at check-out), full breakfast buffet for two daily and room upgrade, based on availability. 3 Enjoy your complimentary golf benefits at any of the 12 DFW country clubs and your complimentary dining benefits at La Cima Club and Tower Club.1

HYATT REGENCY SCOTTSDALE RESORT & SPA AT GAINEY RANCH | SCOTTSDALE, AZ OMNI SOUTHPARK AUSTIN, TX

Receive the best available upgrade at check-in and 15% off the best available rate.1

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Enjoy 20% off all rooms and suites, free Wi-Fi, free beach and pool activities, free welcome drink upon check-in, free live music nightly in Center Stage Bar, free shuttle to Old Town Scottsdale and Kierland and free hiking shuttle.4 Members can enjoy their complimentary golf benefits at Gainey Ranch, Anthem and Seville Country Clubs.1

For reservations or more information, contact ClubLine: 800.433.5079 | clubline@clubcorp.com For reservations or more information, contact ClubLine: 800.433.5079 | clubline@clubcorp.com Some restrictions apply.

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OMNI SCOTTSDALE RESORT & SPA AT MONTELUCIA SCOTTSDALE, AZ

Embark on an unforgettable trip to the Sonoran Desert. Lounge the day away at one of three sparkling pools in your own private cabana. Relax your cares away with a treatment at Joya Spa, or enjoy a host of culinary offerings at Prado while gazing at unforgettable sunset views of Camelback Mountain. The possibilities are endless. So plan your escape today, and make the most of your getaway. Book 3 nights and the 4th night is free along with a $150 resort credit per stay.1

OMNI HILTON HEAD OCEANFRONT RESORT HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC Plan a trip to beautiful Hilton Head Island and get 15% off their best available rates.5

OMNI PARKER HOUSE BOSTON, MA

Enjoy the fall colors and a 20% off best available rate discount.1

CARMEL VALLEY RANCH | CARMEL-BYTHE-SEA, CA

In the foothills of the Santa Lucia Mountains, located just east of the Monterey Peninsula, Carmel Valley Ranch was recently voted “Top Resort in Northern California” in the 2017 Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards.

Guests enjoy easy access to miles of scenic hiking trails, vineyards and gardens bordering the resort’s Pete Dye-designed golf course.

Book your mid-week stay (Sunday-Thursday) for anytime through next year by October 31, 2018 and Members will receive 10% off the best available rate including complimentary breakfast for 2 and 15% off spa services. Members with O.N.E. or Signature Gold can enjoy their complimentary golf benefits. If Members don’t have the complimentary golf benefits, they enjoy an $85 green fee.6

For reservations or more information, contact ClubLine: 800.433.5079 | clubline@clubcorp.com For reservations or more information, contact ClubLine: 800.433.5079 | clubline@clubcorp.com Some restrictions and exclusions apply.

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MORE DESTINATION DEALS FEATURED LOCATIONS

OMNI AMELIA ISLAND PLANTATION | FERNANDINA BEACH, FL

Visit Omni Amelia Island Plantation this fall and receive a $50 resort credit (once per stay) and complimentary self-parking.1

OMNI ORLANDO RESORT AT CHAMPIONSGATE ORLANDO, FL

Discover Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate with 12% off the best available rate. Experience Orlando’s first resort wave pool, 23 private cabanas and kids’ interactive pool with pool slides. Once you dry off, enjoy championship golf courses, natural walking trails, a signature spa, 10 on-site restaurants and a convenient location for visiting world-famous theme parks and attractions.1

OMNI LA COSTA RESORT & SPA | LA COSTA, CA

From culinary experiences to championship golf, Omni La Costa Resort & Spa is the perfect destination. This fall, enjoy 12% off the best available rate, plus a complimentary room upgrade at time of arrival based on availability.7

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MOKARA HOTEL & SPA SAN ANTONIO, TX

Members receive 12% off the best available rate, $50 spa treatment credit and breakfast for each registered guest with a 2-night stay.8

For reservations or more information, contact ClubLine: 800.433.5079 | clubline@clubcorp.com For reservations or more information, contact ClubLine: 800.433.5079 | clubline@clubcorp.com Somerestrictions restrictionsand andexclusions exclusionsapply. apply.See See back cover importantdetails detailsand andadditional additionalterms termsand andconditions. conditions.

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ENJOY COMPLIMENTARY

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GOLF BENEFITS AT NEW CLUBS

NEW ALLIANCE CLUBS ANDERSON COUNTRY CLUB ANDERSON (INDIANAPOLIS), IN

Experience a championship 18-hole course featuring scenic, meticulously groomed fairways and bent grass greens.

ASTORIA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB ASTORIA, OR

Astoria offers a unique 18-hole course in a memorable and picturesque layout that takes full advantage of the rolling sand dunes that define the Clatsop Plains.

HENDERSONVILLE COUNTRY CLUB HENDERSONVILLE (ASHEVILLE), NC

Tee it up on an 18-hole championship course with wonderful character that can challenge some of the best in the state.

HIGHLAND MEADOWS GOLF CLUB SYLVANIA (TOLEDO), OH

Enjoy a quality golf experience that provides an escape from the everyday.

NEW CLUBCORP CLUB

BROOKSTONE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB ACWORTH, GA

We are pleased to welcome Brookstone to the family.

The Club features 18 holes of championship golf, eight tennis courts, two pools, dining, fun events and so much more. Access for Members with My World Benefits (O.N.E., Signature Gold Unlimited) will be available September 1, 2018 and include golf, tennis, pool and dining on a space available basis.

For reservations or more information, contact ClubLine: 800.433.5079 | clubline@clubcorp.com For reservations or more information, contact ClubLine: 800.433.5079 | clubline@clubcorp.com Some restrictions and exclusions apply. See back cover for important details and additional terms and conditions.

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HOT MEMBER

2018

OFFER VOTE FOR YOUR REBECCA CREEK DISTILLERY

All Members get one Rebecca Creek Distillery San Antonio Fiesta Medal and one complimentary drink voucher as well as a tour of the Distillery. Guests of Members (up to five) will receive one complimentary drink voucher and a distillery tour.1

CLUBCORP FAVORITES IN OUR ANNUAL“BEST OF” CATEGORIES VOTE NOW: BESTOFCLUBCORP.COM

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Which clubs rank the highest when you use My Community benefits around town and My World benefits when you travel?

Nominate your favorite clubs and help us determine the best of the best across the ClubCorp family. Submit your entries by January 31, 2019. Member favorites will be announced in March 2019. Remember – you can’t vote for your home club!

BEST VIEW

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1. General: Some restrictions and exclusions apply. Contact ClubLine for more details. 2. Monarch Beach: Offer valid through April 30, 2019. Reservation must be made by March 31, 2019. 3. Westin Stonebriar: Offer subject to availability and blackout dates and other restrictions may apply. 4. Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch: Offer valid September 10 through December 31, 2018. 5. Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort: Discount is based on availability; 4-night length of stay required if dates include a weekend (Friday and Saturday) night. Otherwise the 15% off is available on weekdays. 6. Carmel Valley Ranch: Offer valid for mid-week stays Sunday - Thursday until the end of October 2018, subject to availability. 7. Omni La Costa Resort & Spa: Offer valid through December 31, 2018. 8. Mokara Hotel & Spa: Offer valid through December 31, 2018. 1-8.

All offers are subject to availability and none are redeemable for cash. Other restrictions and exclusions may apply. © ClubCorp USA, Inc. All rights reserved. 0918 NP

For tickets, reservations or more information about these special offers: 800.433.5079 | clubline@clubcorp.com | clubcorpnetwork.com

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