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President’s Letter

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ear Members and Guests, Perhaps like with many of you, personal birthdays usually hold no special significance for me. The only ones that do get me have zeros in them. For my 50th, I went skydiving; not sure yet about 60, but it will be special and unusual.

2016 marks my 10th year as “Catalyst and CEO” of ClubCorp. It certainly has been special and, at times, unusual. Like my first visit to one of our business clubs, where, when I said we needed to have some casual space for Members who wear jeans, the GM told me, “Oh no, we can’t do that, our Members don’t wear jeans.” Two years later, let alone 10, our club was thriving with its new casual space and the manager apologized.

During the last decade, we have proudly worked to “reinvent” the club industry; we have invested more than $500 million back into our clubs, completed the largest acquisition in our company’s history, launched the wildly popular O.N.E. program, and so much more. My biggest joy — apart from watching my beautiful daughters grow up — has been seeing the progress of numerous Employee Partners in their dedication to “Building Relationships and Enriching Lives.” I’ve said it a thousand times: Our clubs are an extension of our communities and the homes of countless special memories. While I cannot predict what the next decade will bring, I’m pretty sure our clubs will continue to provide Magic Moments for you and your guests, and I will continue to be truly blessed to be a part of it.

Please join me in welcoming these new clubs to the ClubCorp family: Bernardo Heights Country Club in San Diego and Marsh Creek Country Club in St. Augustine, Fla. And, on a personal note, I’d like to announce the latest addition to my own family: my second granddaughter, Carolyn, born on Jan. 21.

Enjoy your spring and a great new season at your club with friends and family.

With a fond farewell,

COLLEEN DUFFLEY

Eric Affeldt President and CEO eric.affeldt@clubcorp.com

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Travel See Australia’s unblemished Kimberley region on new cruise; prime Alaska fishing at expanded lodge; why you’re going to like the refreshed Boulders resort in Arizona.

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Count our golf-crazy writer among a very lucky few who have played this much-anticipated layout on Cape Breton Island. After reading this, you’ll want to play it, too.

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24 Wine & Spirits Now that some wineries are forgoing wine country settings for city dwellings, you’re that much closer to finding new vino treasures.

Discover three of the latest to hit the pavement.

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While in scenic Cape Breton to play a couple of rounds, extend your stay with a road trip along the Cabot Trail or a just-launched cruise of Atlantic Canada.

going to turn heads in these five just-released sportspecific sunglasses. You’ll get a sharper perspective on your game, too.

29 Profiles Noteworthy club members with fascinating stories.

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The Game Whether you want to tack on more carry distance to your tee shots or shave off strokes on the green, the latest golf clubs from top manufacturers might be the tools you’ve been needing.

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88 Private Jet Tropical Tee and Golf Tour: Whisk away to three golf courses and three Four Seasons hotels in Costa Rica, Miami, and Nevis in the privacy of a Magellan jet.

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On the Rebound

Vermouth, long popular in Europe, returns to favor on U.S. shores, sparking an upsurge of new bottles, inventive cocktails, and bars dedicated to this aperitif.

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Caribbean Heat

Centre Club, Tampa, Fla.

Get the scoop on three sizzling new resorts, and one more coming by year’s end. Plus, updates, upgrades, and more at nine other island getaways.

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Texas’ cool capital city, famed for music and arts, adds a new tune to its playlist with the emergence of a booming foodie scene, including these 10 just-opened hot spots.

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70 ClubCorp News and Events. Get ready to be wowed by five reinvented clubs in Colorado, Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina. Plus, two new acquisitions.

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74 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.

On the Cover: Solitude on a Caribbean beach. Photography by Holger Leue/ImageBrief.

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From the Editor Golf in the Tropics

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urely our alluring cover tempts you to break for a Caribbean getaway this spring. I mean, just look at that white sand and oh-so-blue water! On the off chance you’re somehow managing to miraculously resist the temptation, I have news that may well seal the deal for you: Two new luxury resorts in the Dominican Republic and on St. Kitts not only entice with their accommodations but also with challenging golf courses that deliver simply glorious views.

If that news got your attention, turn to “Caribbean Heat” on page 56 for the skinny on the resorts, as well as details on other new and updated properties throughout these sunny isles that never disappoint this avowed fan.

You’ll find golf-related stories spread throughout this issue — after all, it’s springtime, when your thoughts start turning to the fairways again. In “Cool in the Shades” (page 26), writer Scott Kramer spotlights five new sunglasses that will give you a smart, hip look while also helping you improve various aspects of your game. On page 34, in “The Right Stuff,” Scott shifts his attention to some of the best new golf equipment you’ll want to know about. Does the time seem right to spoil yourself? If so, writer Paul Rubio has a doozy of a Splurge for you. In “Tee Off Across the Tropics” (page 88), Paul reports on quite a travel package for you and your golf buddies that involves a private jet, three hard-to-resist coastal destinations, and tee times.

Here’s to the golf season ahead — and lots of birdies!

— DON NICHOLS don.nichols@clubcorp.com

EDITORIAL

Editor-in-Chief DON NICHOLS

Design Director

Managing Editor

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Associate Design Director RON THOMAS

Lookin’ Mighty Good Five more clubs in Colorado, Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina have striking new looks thanks to ClubCorp’s reinvention program. We take you inside the spiffed-up clubs on page 70.

Assistant Editor ALEX ETHRIDGE

Administrative Assistant DONNA COBURN CONTRIBUTORS

Crai Bower, Paula Felps, Michael Frank, Janice Wald Henderson, Becca Hensley, Scott Kramer, Amy Laughinghouse, Lanee Lee, Jennifer Nalewicki, Hilary Nangle, Evan Rothman, Paul Rubio, Michael Shapiro, Josh Sens W R I T E R S:

Edward Caldwell, Peter Calvin, Dean Casavechia, Colleen Duffley, Rebecca Fondren, Clay Hayner, Laurence Lambrecht, Holger Leue, Riku Hulkkonen, Bob Leverone, Wyatt McSpadden, Greg Milano, Evan Schiller, Richard Smyth P H O T O G R A P H E R S:

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Writer Becca Hensley Home base: Austin Assignment: “Austin’s Cookin’ ” (page 60), about the Texas city’s restaurant boom Quote: “Austin embraces creatives, including those who excel in cookery, so chefs have the allure of demigods in our super au courant city. For diners, the temptation is real.”

Has written for: Afar, Cigar Aficionado, and USA Today

Photographer Rebecca Fondren Home base: New York Assignment: “Austin’s Cookin’ ” Quote: “I moved from Austin five years ago. Since then, the city’s culinary landscape has grown and refined itself, making Austin a desirable dining destination. It’s a thrill to see this progression.”

Has shot for: GQ and the Wall Street Journal

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Photographer Dean Casavechia Home base: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Assignment: “Off the Course” (page 43), about what to do after a round of golf in his home province Quote: “Canada’s East Coast has some of the most friendly and easygoing people I have ever met.”

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Writer Crai Bower Home base: Seattle Assignment: “The Ocean Trek” (page 48), about cruising off of Nova Scotia Quote: “I grew up reading about the wild ponies of Chincoteague, Va. I had no idea another Chincoteague existed off Nova Scotia until I stepped onto Sable Island.”

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What skills do you need the most help with on the course? Driving accuracy, putting, sand saves, scrambling? We go to stat leaders from the PGA, Champions, and LPGA tours to get their chart-topping secrets in these categories, so you can pick up tips for improving your game. One hint: For surefire sand saves, Fred Funk (above) says use the bounce on the sand wedge.

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For your springtime sipping, add some nutrients to your happy hour with smooth and surprising cocktails infused with veggie juices.

Snow pea juice mixed with tequila and vermouth makes for a light but robustly flavored thirst quencher.

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, Australia’s own Wild West aboard Ponant’s 264-passenger L’Austral. The French line is now taking bookings for 11-day Down Under cruises to the remote Kimberley region that it launches next year. Located in Oz’s northwest

corner, this biodiversity hot spot is about the size of California, but with only about 40,000 inhabitants, at least half of indigenous descent. Other than the population, everything else is huge: beaches, gorges, mountains, rivers. Blue-tongued lizards, masked boobies, saltwater crocodiles, and other exotic wildlife abound, so pack the serious camera, not just your smartphone.

L’Austral excursions will make exploring Kimberley a snap. Easy tours include walks to aboriginal cave art dating back more than 30,000 years. For more of an adrenaline rush, hike to the top of 262-foot King George Falls or boat through Talbot Bay’s Horizontal Waterfalls, where massive amounts of water pushed by tides through narrow gorges can create up to 13-foot temporary cascades and vast tidal whirlpools.

Dust and dry off onboard the stylish expedition yacht, where pampering rivals the natural wonders ashore. The sleek vessel, designed with rich wood tones, buttery leather, and striking metal, has a decidedly French ambience. With so much activity ashore, you might eschew the Kinesis wall in the fitness area, but love a scrub in the spa.

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Reel in salmon and other prize catches at this expanded Alaskan fishing lodge MICHAEL SHAPIRO

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UP NORTH: On Noyes Island, a 40-minute floatplane flight from the Clockwise coastal Alaskan village of Ketchikan (90 minutes by air from from top, the Seattle), Steamboat Bay is close to prime fishing for halibut, writer with his big catch, a lingcod, and salmon. You can fly up to Ketchikan and the next king salmon; morning hook a king salmon, while boating in an aquatic relax by the wilderness filled with humpback whales, sea lions, otters, Residence’s and bald eagles. Even novices are virtually certain to hook a fireplace; ogle the prize fish or two. day’s bounty.

The Residence, with space for eight guests, is just a fiveminute walk from the main Anchorage lodge, which houses up to 16 guests. The new addition has sweeping views of Ketchikan Steamboat Bay and a hot tub on the deck that’s ideal for Steamboat Bay whale watching. The pièce Fishing Club de rÊsistance is a transparent glass floor section that follows Meskimen Creek, which flows beneath the building.

Each August, the creek fills with pink salmon thrashing upstream to spawn. While sitting in the living room sipping scotch or white wine, look down to see salmon fighting their way up the creek. “This is our luxurious annex,� says resident manager Brandi Cornelius as she walks through a garden of herbs, lettuce, and other produce that chef Katherine Cook uses to work miracles in this remote locale. The menu ranges from ultrafresh cedarplank salmon and halibut Oscar to herb-rubbed barbecue ribs.

It’s not just the lodge and food that make Steamboat special, though. Its guides are highly intuitive about fishing and are great company. Steamboat’s lead fishing guide, Everett Athorp, is a native Alaskan raised in Ketchikan who began working as

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When a guest hooks a fish, Athorp shouts: “Reel, reel, reel. Lift your pole!� When the fish surfaces, he grabs a club with a hook, gives the fish a firm knockout blow, then lifts it into the boat.

When the day is done, guests can pose with their catch for photos. “Hold that salmon out.

It’ll look bigger in the picture,� says the lodge’s outdoor manager Riley Naylor, who expertly slices the fish before they’re vacuum-sealed and frozen. When guests depart, they typically leave with an airline-checkable box of 50 pounds of flash-frozen fish.

After a day on the water, perhaps you’ll want to wind down with a sweat in the sauna, a massage, or a soak in the hot tub. At about 5 p.m., when guests return from fishing, the hosted bar opens, featuring cocktails and nice touches such as smoked ice for a 16-year-old Lagavulin scotch.

When dinner is done, you can ascend to the Residence’s top-floor game room, which has two poker tables, foosball, and bar-style shuffleboard.

The Steamboat experience, whether one stays in the main lodge or Residence, is a bit like summer camp for adults. And just like camp, no matter how long you stay, it’s hard to leave.

DETAILS: Steamboat Bay is open from mid-June through August. Only groups of four or more can make reservations, and the Residence is only used when the lodge fills up.

The starting rate of $5,825 per person for three nights (the minimum stay) includes round-trip seaplane transportation from Ketchikan, accommodations, guided fishing, meals, open bar, and all resort services. 800-350-3474; steamboatbay.com

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/Travel/ Must-Know Travel Tidbits SEE Through June 5 at the Denver Art Museum, marvel at 140 pieces of Japanese armor and accoutrements in “Samurai: Armor From the Ann and Gabriel BarbierMueller Collection.� The exhibit explores samurai life from the 12th through 19th centuries. 720-865-5000; denverartmuseum.org

ATaste of the Alsace for Chris Corbin and Jeremy King. Barely a year after introducing the chic Beaumont hotel in London’s Mayfair district, the business partners debuted Bellanger in December, their 11th restaurant in the U.K. capital.

Specializing in traditional Alsatian fare, Bellanger lies just off the restaurant-rich corridor of Islington’s Upper Street in northeast London. Like Corbin and King’s Wolseley and Delaunay restaurants, Bellanger embodies the elegance of an Old World brasserie. Wood paneling gleams in the light DO TRY: Start with a tarte of antique sconces and chandeliers, and large flambÊe, a sort windows fold open onto Islington Green. Buzzy of thin, crispy tables in an area arranged like a railway carriage pizza. Then overlook the bar, but for a quieter atmosphere dive into the baeckeoffe, a request the Upper Room, or get cozy in the mix of beef, curtain-draped alcove. — AMY LAUGHINGHOUSE pork, and lamb ESSENTIALS: 9 Islington Green; 011-44-20-7226-2555; braised in gewßrztraminer. bellanger.co.uk. Entrees $18-$35.

Road Trip If you have an appetite for exotic cars, gear up for a drive to the British Motor Museum in Warwickshire, 90 miles northwest of London. The former Heritage Motor Centre, which reopened in February with a new Collections Centre, showcases about 400 historic British cars: Daimlers, Jaguars, Swallows, SS cars from the Jaguar Heritage Trust, and more. britishmotormuseum.co.uk — A.L. 18

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EAT In January, the team behind San Francisco’s popular Barbacco and Perbacco Italian restaurants opened Volta on Mission Street in downtown. This new modern brasserie serves up a combination of French and Scandinavian cuisine. 628-400-6200; voltasf.com DRINK Select from 27 bottled brews and seven on tap in the new local craft beer program at Yew Seafood + Bar at the Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver.

The various styles — including cider, fruit beer, and wheat beer — all pair well with the restaurant’s sustainable seafood.

604-692-4939; yewseafood.com EXPLORE Tourissimo, a specialist in soft adventure tourism in Italy, launches Magnifica Tours in April to favorite regions such as the Amalfi Coast. Each of these specially crafted, weeklong hiking and cycling programs is limited to 12 guests. 857-997-0051; tourissimo.travel 1 Adams & Butler’s 2016 trips include two 12-day treks to Kenya in October led by celebrated wildlife filmmaker Reinhard Radke, producer of the film Serengeti. Be awed by the region’s animal kingdom while also getting photography tips from this expert. 800-894-5712; adamsandbutler.com JIVE If you’re a blues lover, set your GPS for St. Louis, where the National Blues Museum opens in April. The downtown attraction includes technology-driven experiences, a theater, artifact exhibits, and lots of public programming. 314-925-0016; nationalbluesmuseum.org STAY The Biltmore Estate in Asheville, N.C., now offers a second lodging option to complement its venerable inn. For more casual accommodations, opt for the new 209-room Village Hotel in the heart of Antler Hill Village. From $129. 800-411-3812; biltmore.com PEDAL In New Orleans, burn off some of that tasty Cajun cooking by walking or cycling along the recently opened Lafitte Greenway, a $9.1 million pedestrian trail and green corridor that runs from Armstrong Park to Mid-City. 504-462-0645; lafittegreenway.org CRUISE Book the new 12-day Galapagos Safari trip from International Nature & Cultural Adventures and you’ll explore far-flung islands not always included on other Galapagos itineraries, such as Espaùola and Floreana. 510-420-1550; inca1.com — DON NICHOLS

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ith a yearlong, multimillion-dollar renovation project now nearing completion, it’s Old West meets the new at the Boulders Resort & Spa in Carefree, Ariz. The award-winning Rhode Island-based design firm of DiLeonardo has updated the 30-year-old property, which snakes around massive 12-million-year-old boulders, with an appealing new look lead designer June Chun calls “timeless modern.” The look mixes contemporary design elements with the Native American culture indigenous to the region. Here, three things you’ll like about the new Boulders (480-488-9009; theboulders.com).

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COZY LIVING AREAS In place of carpeting, flagstone flooring in the 160 casitas now brings the outdoors in to create a strong sense of place while wood-burning adobe fireplaces reflect the region’s roots. So do the eyecatching floating headboards above beds; Native American art inspired their distinctive wood pattern. Contemporary leather furniture juxtaposes the past with the present.

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AIRY LOBBY BAR In the new Discovery Lounge, look out the large windows for stunning views of the property’s signature boulders. They sandwich an oversize, moodsetting adobe fireplace appropriate to the desert setting. Large, cushy leather sofas and upholstered chairs in muted shades of persimmon, white, and navy (colors typically seen in Native American art) invite lounging and visiting with friends over cocktails.

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SLEEK BATHROOMS The resort’s bathrooms, previously quite dated, now look dramatically different. A freestanding milled wooden vanity (topped with white quartz stone) and a wood-framed, illuminated electric mirror deliver a welcome touch of modern.

An accent rug gives a nod to the area’s culture while the pebbled shower and flagstone floor again bring the outdoors in.

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As part of the renovation, the Boulders has converted its former signature restaurant, Latilla, into a ballroom and redesigned Palo Verde to be the new signature restaurant.

There, the resort’s new executive chef, Brian Archibald, serves up a contemporary Southwest menu featuring dishes he describes as “elegant but simple,” such as Seared Domestic Lamb Loin.

Archibald plans to change the menu every six to eight weeks, with the fare driven by what’s available from a select group of local farmers and vendors.

In the Discovery Lounge, he offers street-style dishes for sharing, such as Pork Cubano With House Pickles.

The personable chef also just introduced 45-minute culinary classes in the resort’s organic garden to give him and his team more face time with guests. He plans to schedule classes at least once a month through June, then start up again in October after a three-month break. Upcoming topics include chocolate truffles and handmade pasta.

Testing Your Grit Besides golf, the resort offers numerous on-site outdoor activities, from hiking to mountain biking. The newest?

Rappelling 40 to 80 feet down the property’s signature boulders — if you’re game.

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Sleeper Supercar

With its least expensive McLaren yet, the niche Brit carmaker is finally ready for the road — and a space in your garage BY

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the 2016 570S Coupe is the first McLaren available in the U.S. for less than $200,000. But there’s more to its appeal than that. Even the fact it crests 124 mph in less than 10 seconds and 60 mph in just over three seconds doesn’t adequately explain the raison d’être for this $187,400 two-seater.

But wait, as a supercar, shouldn’t it be all about going fast?

Well, yes. But after driving the 570S on winding two-laners on mountainous Portuguese blacktop, we can tell you it’s McLaren’s most refined car yet and more than just a supercar.

As you probably know, McLaren is a lot like Ferrari. That Modenese sports-carmaker wanted nothing to do with selling street cars in the 1950s; it only cared about the track.

Reluctantly, to fund racing, Ferrari came to the road. McLaren, a far younger English brand that started as a racing team, created a division called McLaren Automotive in 2009 that has slowly brought cars to the road as well. But its first models were radical and uncompromising. Not so the 570S.

This new supercar unquestionably turns heads, but what you cannot see is weight: With a carbon fiber chassis, it weighs a mere 2,895 pounds, almost 200 pounds lighter than a $292,000 Ferrari 458 Speciale. That low weight makes this coupe Miataplayful at low speeds, with nimble steering that never punishes midcourse corrections or overzealous stabs of the throttle. That’s not just due to lightness, but to a midengine design: McLaren crams

its 3.8-liter, 562 hp twinturbo V-8 directly behind the driver, ahead of the rear axle, yielding a close to 50/50 weight bias. Yes, at 100 mph, the McLaren seems to pirouette around the cockpit in corners, but you feel that poise even in a 35 mph right-hander.

That makes this McLaren fun, not just a serious “driver’s car.”

The 570S is insanely quick and ready for the track, too, yet safe and predictable as a daily driver, qualities all too rare in the supercar realm.

Can you have creature comforts?

Yes, some. Get the standard, rather than too-stiff racing seats. And definitely opt for the 12-speaker, 1,280-watt Bowers & Wilkins surround-sound system.

It’s clear and clean, and it makes all your music sound incredible.

Even at 150 mph, we picked up finger snaps and the brightness of piano keys in Mike Posner’s “The Truth” we missed before.

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S-Class luxury; you sacrifice cabin clubbiness for the sake of low weight.

But low heft and high horsepower equal G-forces, resulting in a grin you can’t wipe off your face.

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Some wineries have shirked the countryside for urban digs. Three new ones to discover.

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inding a winery in the heart of a city used to be about as common as discovering a bottle of Château Mouton Rothschild 1945 sitting on the shelf at your local liquor store. But, these days, more and more winemakers have begun ditching Napa Valley and other rural far reaches and opening facilities closer to home where their nearest neighbors are busy boulevards and towering skyscrapers. Why the change in terrain?

“I wanted to bring my wine to the people, instead of making them travel for it,” says winemaker Charles Smith, founder of an eponymous winery in Seattle. “Now we have access to each other.” Adds Eric Van Drunen, winemaker at San Diego’s Vinavanti Urban Winery: “I love visiting the vineyards we work with, but I wanted our winery in the area where we enjoy living. There’s no real difficulty in making wine in the city versus in the country — the grapes just take a short trip at harvest from the vineyards to the winery.”

Perhaps best of all: Sampling delicious, on-the-rise wines is just a cab ride away.

Here, three of the newest wineries to set down roots in the city.

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Charles Smith Wines Jet City Kitty-corner to Seattle’s King County International Airport and housed inside a former Dr Pepper processing plant, this is the largest urban winery in the Pacific Northwest — and possibly the loudest, thanks to the constant rumble of Boeing 737s. But a little noise never fazed self-taught winemaker Charles Smith. The former band manager toured for a decade with the Danish rock ’n’ roll duo the Raveonettes before he settled down in Washington state in 1999, eventually in Walla Walla, where he released his first wine in 2001. He moved to Seattle and opened the Jet City operation last July.

The revitalized 32,000-square-foot space boasts a production facility that can make about 45,000 cases annually using grapes Smith sources from several Washington vineyards, plus two tasting rooms pouring vino from his collection of more than a half-dozen brands. 206-745-7456; charlessmithwines.com Must-try: 2013 M.C.K. Motor City Kitty Syrah, a bold, full-bodied red with hints of spice, dark fruits, and dry-aged meat. $35/750 mL

Hudson, Wis. (in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area)

Negret Wine Company When third-generation winemaker Vincent Negret founded Negret Wine Company last fall, he followed a course similar to the one his grandfather Miguel Negret took in 1937 when he opened his own winery. Back then, Miguel, knowing that finding the ingredients to make wine in Colombia would be challenging, enlisted friends from around the world to help out.

They complied by sending him oak barrels from France, Italy, and Spain, and raisins from California, helping him cobble together a successful winery.

Today, at this winery 18 miles east of St. Paul, Minn., Vincent uses his own connections to source grapes from vineyards in Lodi, Calif.; Minnesota; New York; Washington state; and Wisconsin. With this mishmash of varietals, each with its own unique terroir, he creates unusual blends such as unoaked chardonnay and riesling with expressions not found from grapes grown at a single vineyard. 715-531-4004; negretwinecompany.com Must-try: Carrera 33, a mix of barbera, petite sirah, syrah, cabernet franc, and zinfandel, similar to a Rioja in taste, boasting flavors of red berries on the palette. $32/750 mL

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Vinavanti Urban Winery Relocated a mile north of the San Diego Zoo from its former location in Sorrento Valley last November, this is one of the newest wineries on San Diego’s burgeoning urban wine trail — and the only one certified organic in San Diego County.

Winemaker and owner Eric Van Drunen now sources all his grapes from San Diego County.

He then ages the grapes in stainless-steel and flex tanks — he never uses oak barrels — at his 3,300-square-foot winery and tasting room to keep the taste pure and un-oaky. The winery is on track to produce about 1,500 cases this year. 877-484-6282; vinavantiurbanwinery.com Must-try: 2014 Serendipity, a blend of 90 percent Cinsault and 10 percent Grenache with hints of bright violets, tart bing cherries, and ripe plums. $33/750 mL

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Florida sunshine and an unmatched tennis experience are waiting; the newly renovated PGA National is opening its doors for the ClubCorp Women’s Tennis Challenge Cup! Meet new friends from across the ClubCorp Network as you play a minimum of four doubles matches and relax amid the resort’s luxurious spa with lavish amenities and impeccable service.

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Cool in the Shades

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See and be seen in the latest golf-specific sunglasses

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Maui Jim Frigate

The lightweight, rectangular metal frame is designed with the course in mind.

Polarized lenses block glare and provide UV protection, while letting in plenty of light for depth perception around greens. $200/mirrored lens, $150/nonmirrored; callawaytag.com

This rimless, titanium frame features durable, scratch-resistant, lightweight lenses that protect your eyes from harmful UVA, UVB, and UVC rays. Thanks to disc hinges, the thin temples fit snugly around any face — round, oval, or oblong. $329; mauijim.com

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Sundog Prime EXT TrueBlue

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The patented TrueBlue polycarbonate lenses filter out blue and ultraviolet light that can damage your eyes. Top and side lens vents help eliminate fog and moisture, and the extended lens cut provides maximum coverage. $70; sundogeyewear.com

The Game Day lenses help you easily see your ball’s trajectory on the course. By enhancing contrast and object illumination, the lenses reveal a brighter blue sky, deeper green grass, and whiter ball. $105; underarmour.com

Oakley Radar EV

Prizm lenses enhance your visual acuity, helping you read green contours and grass texture transitions. Plus, lightweight, durable rubber nosepad and earsocks keep the frame gripped in place, regardless of your perspiration level — they become stickier when wet. $190; oakley.com

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2016 Acura ClubCorp

Champions Classic September 7 – 11, 2016 and September 11 – 15, 2016 Pinehurst Resort, Pinehurst, NC The Acura ClubCorp Champions Classic, ClubCorp’s largest national tournament, is bigger and better than ever.

Expanding in 2016, the tournament will include two divisions with tournaments played back-to-back on separate dates.

Clubs will be divided into two divisions, Ross and Fazio, and may now bring two or more teams. Play with your friends, enjoy the tournament of the year and experience the timeless prestige of Pinehurst Resort.

Your registration includes: • Four nights double occupancy lodging • All meals and evening cocktail receptions • A welcome gift bag for each participant valued in excess of $500 • Ground transportation to and from the Raleigh-Durham International Airport • No handicap restrictions • All taxes and gratuities Registration fee is $2,250 per person – a $3,784 VALUE. CONTACT YOUR GOLF PROFESSIONAL OR CLUB MANAGER TO LEARN MORE! © ClubCorp USA, Inc. All rights reserved. 29502 1215 SJ

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Making an impact requires a 360-degree view on everything you do.

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Saurabh Khetrapal

The Hills of Lakeway, Austin, Texas Member since: 2015 Who he is: A self-titled “philanthropreneur,” he is the founder and owner of Fair Trade Safaris, a 2-year-old luxury Africa tour operator that returns 100 percent of net profits to projects benefiting African communities. For example, the outfitter has helped fund the building of a water well in Tanzania’s Maasai territory, providing access to clean water for 30,000 people.

Guest experience: To complement their upscale safari experience, Fair Trade guests have the option to visit the site of one of the outfitter’s myriad community projects, such as the aforementioned water well, to gain an understanding of the scope of these projects and how the profits are being used.

Hitting home: He grew up in East Africa and came to the U.S. at age 18. After success with multiple Silicon Valley start-ups, he shifted his attention 15 years ago to making a social impact in African regions with abject poverty.

His ethos: “I created an operation where guests could have the five-star experience and still make a meaningful impact.”

WYATT MCSPADDEN

Success secret: “Tap into the power of collaborations and partnerships. Turn competitors into collaborators, and work toward common goals.” — PAUL RUBIO

/Profiles/ Nuria Fernandez

Silicon Valley Capital Club, San Jose, Calif.

Member since: 2014 Who she is: As general manager and CEO of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, she oversees all transportation for Santa Clara County, the largest county in the San Francisco Bay Area and fourth-largest in California.

By the numbers: The VTA serves an area of 346 square miles, with 494 buses carrying 104,000 passengers daily and 99 light-rail trains transporting 36,000 daily. “Our daytime population increases significantly given that all the major tech companies are headquartered here in Silicon Valley.”

Greatest challenge: “We have to convince commuters throughout the county that the traffic situation is only going to get worse, not better, unless people start taking advantage of smarter transportation options, including public transit, bicycling, and carpooling.”

Long-range plan: To help that situation, she is coordinating a $7 billion project that by 2025 will add 16 miles of aboveground and underground rail, extending Bay Area Rapid Transit service into Santa Clara County. — LOUIS MARROQUIN

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Our goal is to get people to look at other means of transportation than singleoccupancy vehicles.

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The beauty about sports is there’s never a dull moment.

Peter Burns

TPC Piper Glen, Charlotte, N.C. Member since: 2014 Who he is: Studio anchor for the ESPN-owned SEC Network, a cable TV sports-news channel covering the 14 universities that make up the powerhouse Southeastern Conference.

Big break: In 2003, after he won a contest to be a sports talk-radio host for a day, he quit his job in the oil and gas industry to chase his dream of making a living talking sports.

Die-hard fans: “SEC fans are crazy — in a good way. They can tell you the history of their team ever since they were born, so I have to know all the nooks and crannies to be taken seriously.”

Sweet gig: “I get to hang out with the guys I watched play basketball, baseball, and football growing up — my idols — and watch games with them and talk sports.”

Bob Leverone

Radio, too: In February, he and fellow network personality Anthony “Booger” McFarland scored a weekly show on ESPN Radio called Booger and Burns, covering everything from the NBA and NFL to The Bachelor. — ALEX ETHRIDGE

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I’m fortunate to work for an organization driven by a mission, not shareholder returns.

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Ed Jimenez

Haile Plantation Golf and Country Club, Gainesville, Fla. Member since: 2010 Who he is: After serving as interim CEO of the University of Florida Health Shands system in Gainesville for nine months, he claimed the position permanently last year.

His unique perspective: Jimenez grew up working in front-line positions at hospitals. “I know what it’s like to push a person down the hall on a stretcher.

Management in hospitals is often disconnected from the real work, but I know what [health care workers] are going through.”

Coming up: Last year, UF Health Shands broke ground for two innovative hospitals, one specializing in heart and vascular issues and the other focusing on neuromedicine. The projects, costing a combined $415 million, have a 2018 completion date.

Riku Hulkkonen

Why it matters: With specialty-care units, staff can “think about one thing and one thing only” instead of working with a broad spectrum of ailments. The results, Jimenez says, will be “better outcomes for patients and enhanced opportunities to take science to the bedside faster with innovative research.” — PAULA FELPS

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In golf, having — and 3 using — the proper equipment for a particular scenario can be the difference between a fist-pumping victory and tossing away your scorecard in disgust at the turn.

These just-released, result-focused golf clubs 2 just might be the fix you’ve been looking for to enhance your game. Desired result BY

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Tack on extra carry distance to your tee shots Adjustable and cleverly constructed, these DRIVERS help you home in on your precise optimal launch angle and ball flight to make your drives pierce through the sky.

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1 Cobra King F6

2 Mizuno JPX-EZ

3 TaylorMade M1 460

4 Wilson Staff FG Tour F5

Position its 10-gram sole weight near the clubface and you’ll get a penetrating ball flight, more roll, and distance.

Flip it to the rear to achieve a higher ball flight with more carry and forgiveness. $350

This adjustableloft power tool aims for high launch with low spin. Depending on where you insert the included 10-gram weight (there are three sole ports), your ball will draw, fade, or travel straight. $400

The titanium/ carbon composite clubhead lowers the center of gravity (CG) and sets you up for high shots with impressive hang time. Personalize ball flight by sliding two sole weights that tune draw, fade, and launch angle. $500

Use its six loft and three sole weight configurations to help you achieve the towering tee shot carry you’ve dreamed about. Its clubface thickness varies across it to help accelerate ball speed from any impact point. $380

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XXIO 9

With less mass in the shaft and grip, it helps those with slow and moderate swing speeds to generate more energy into the ball at impact.

The wing-shaped clubface yields more flexibility toward the heel and toe to help you catapult the ball. $650

Desired result

Scramble well with your short game

Desired result

Shave strokes on the green These putters are designed using creative weighting, sizes, shapes, and alignment lines to help you roll in more putts by getting the ball on track right from impact.

Bettinardi Inovai 3.0 Stainless-steel weighting is bolted to the aluminum body, which in turn distributes weight and maximizes stability and feel. A black anodized finish subtly reduces sun glare while you stand over the ball. $300

Miura KM-008 Made of forged milled steel, this diminutive blade — just 3.44 inches from heel to toe — feels soft at impact. You can’t really miss its sweet spot, because its size makes the whole face a hot zone. $450

Odyssey Works Tank Cruiser #1 Thanks to its adjustable head and grip weighting, you can tinker around to get the utopian feel for your unique stroke.

Black and silver bands on the putterhead ease the burden of lining up putts. $250

Scotty Cameron Futura X7M A bar across the rear of this mallet helps position weight deep behind the face, increasing stability through your stroke. Long and raised alignment lines make aiming putts a cinch. $410

The face grooves on this year’s wedges are exceptionally intricate with respect to edge shapes and sharpness, and their soles are shaped to interact more smoothly than ever with turf and sand so you can confidently attack the pin from within 100 yards.

Cleveland Golf Custom Edition Its standard bounce angle embraces any challenge most grass or bunkers present — especially if you’re taking a neutral attack-angled downswing. The rough-surfaced face generates spin control: Grooves are sharp and complemented by a micro-milled face pattern. $140

Mizuno S5 The blue finish looks gorgeous, but this club’s performance is what’s really attractive.

The forged carbonsteel head yields soft-feeling shots, while the beveled sole gives you optimal turf interaction through impact. $130

Cobra King Wide, shallow grooves in the higher lofts generate more spin on full swings.

Variable-depth roughness milled into the face helps short pitches stick and stop quickly. Three sole configurations collectively accommodate any turf or sand condition. $120

Titleist Vokey Design Spin Milled 6 Zero in on distance control with ease.

The sole grind shape increases shot versatility, while the face features aggressive grooves and face texture that impart plenty of backspin. $170

Eyes on the Ball Golf balls have evolved to the point that they now feel pleasantly soft on every shot, travel scary long on tee shots, and spin plenty around the green when you need them to stop. Four new notables to tee up: Bridgestone 2016 TOUR B330-RX This ball travels far off the tee and gets greenside spin for golfers with swing speeds under 105 miles per hour (that’s most of us). A cover coating and souped-up core mute any harsh impact sound, translating to soft feel preferred by the likes of LPGA Tour stars Paula Creamer, Stacy Lewis, and Karrie Webb. $39/dozen Nike RZN Tour Platinum This premium four-piecer emits a soft impact feel without compromising ball speed. Its urethane cover contributes to long ball flight, while its core maximizes energy transfer at impact for forgiveness. $48/dozen Srixon Q-STAR This durable, third-generation ball is built for any swing speed to get distance on long shots and suck-back action on the green. Its proprietary cover — coined “SpinSkin” — lends feel and control. $25/dozen TaylorMade Tour Preferred A new internal mantle layer helps your shots attain a soft feel — as does the urethane cover.

Expect long drives, backspin into the greens, and a high launch on iron shots. $48/dozen

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/The Game/ Desired result

Sock It to ’Em

Create birdie opportunities The latest irons are so forgiving that even better players should consider an upgrade, assuring more accurate distances into tight targets.

Callaway New Apex This cavityback generates reliably consistent ball speed — even when you strike your shot askew. Impact feels extremely soft, thanks to the forged mild carbonsteel clubhead. $1,400/graphiteshafted set, $1,200/steel

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Srixon Z 355

The deep CG in this perimeterweighted iron launches high shots that hit and hold greens. The thin clubface flexes in at impact before catapulting your ball forward for extra carry. $1,000/graphiteshafted set, $880/steel

This slightly heavy clubhead creates a centrifugalforce effect on your swing, lending tempo consistency and faster speed through impact for distance. The sole’s rounded leading edge helps smooth turf interaction. $900/graphiteshafted set, $800/steel

Desired result

Hit more greens in regulation Perfect for long approach shots, these utility clubs are built to hit shots farther, with high ball flight that descends more quietly than their predecessors.

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Tour Edge Exotics CB PRO Tungsten

Imagine the clout of a hollow utility iron with a thin clubface. This is an entire set of them. Tungsten soles lower CG to significantly enhance your ability to get trajectory. $900/graphite-shafted set, $800/steel 2

Ping G Crossover

Each of the three available lofts combines the performance advantages — and looks — of a hybrid and long iron. A flat-and-strong steel face lends workability, while a low-back muscle sends shots high so they’ll land softly. $247/club 3

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Titleist 716 AP2

A cut-through pocket behind the clubface boosts distance on shots struck lower on the clubface. Slots flanking the face’s right and left edges help you get more dependable distance even on mis-hits. $1,300/ graphite-shafted set, $1,100/steel

Tour stud Jordan Spieth plays this forged iron because it’s deadly accurate.

But it’s ideal for amateurs, too.

High-density tungsten at the long-iron extremities lends distance, forgiveness, and feel. $1,545/ graphite-shafted set, $1,345/steel

1. Adidas Cool & Dry Made of nylon and elastane, these feature breathable mesh ventilation and odor resistance.

The no-slip heels keep your feet locked in place within your shoes, while the padded heel and toe, plus an arch-compression panel, enhance comfort. $12 2. FootJoy TechSof Tour Technology inside lures moisture away from your feet. These anatomically shaped left- and rightspecific socks feature extra cushioning at high-impact points. There’s even builtin arch support. $12/sport length, $14/crew 3. Kentwool Tour Profile These Merino wool socks wick moisture while also being breathable, odor-resistant, and temperatureregulating. Their ultrafine fibers feel heavenly soft against your skin. Best of all, they promise blisterfree performance. $20 4. Stance Feherty Signature This thin, crew-length performance hosiery sports cushioning, arch band support, and designated left and right socks. The “Quick Wick” fabric and mesh vents keep your feet cool and dry. $16

Titleist 716 T-MB

The placement of mass inside the head makes it a breeze to hit high-launching, far-carrying shots that land softly. Extreme tungsten weighting in the heel and toe adds forgiveness — and complements a thin steel face that trampolines for power. $250/graphite-shafted club, $225/steel

TaylorMade PSi

The latest golf-specific socks — yes, that’s a real thing — not only look great and different, but can actually enhance your on-course performance by keeping your feet comfortable while preventing them from slipping inside your shoes.

Try these on for size.

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A Sneak Peek at One of the World’s Most Hotly Anticipated New Golf Courses (which just happens to be in North America)

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ike the hubbub surrounding a blockbuster movie, the buildup began a few years ago. Back-page news at first, it then spread to social media and to banner headlines in the golf press, the local murmurs swelling into national buzz. By early last year, it was hard to find a golfer who hadn’t heard advance word about Cabot Cliffs, a major golf-course-in-the-making in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia.

Talking heads could hardly contain their excitement. Golf Digest declared it “an instant classic,” while TSN crowned it “a masterpiece.”

Then, finally last summer, the red carpet moment: Cabot Cliffs opened to the public — but to protect the young turf, the developers have restricted tee times until this June. So only a lucky few have had a chance to take a crack at the course, one being our golf-obsessed reporter Josh Sens, who gladly obliged when we asked him to scout out this newsmaker.

Here, Josh takes you to Cabot Cliffs’ dramatic fairways and clues you in to why this newbie’s worth the long trip.

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emote golf is all the rage these days, and it doesn’t get much more distant than Inverness, a former coal-mining town on Cape Breton Island, overlooking the Gulf of St. Lawrence, and a long way from California, where I live. Lacking access to a private jet, I get here the way a lot of travelers do, via a commercial flight through Toronto into Halifax, where I rent a

car and drive for about 3-1/2 hours.

It’s not an easy trip, but it’s easy on the eyes, especially when you pull into Inverness, a sleepy town of postcard-quaintness, with lobster boats bobbing in the harbor and a swatch of dunes and pines stretched along the towering bluffs that give the course its name. Cabot Cliffs, indeed, I think, as I stand on the first tee, surveying my surroundings. I’m

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A BIT OF BACKSTORY Cabot Cliffs is the second layout at a resort launched in 2012. Cabot Links, the original course, is a lovely, lilting layout with water views on every hole. No shrinking violet in its own right, it ranks 75th on Golf Magazine’s 2015 list of Top 100 Courses in the World. But it was never meant to stand alone. Cabot’s co-developer is Mike Keiser, the man behind Bandon Dunes Resort in southern Oregon, and his guiding philosophy about golf goes something like this: One course is a curiosity; two, a destination. So even as he cut the ribbon on Cabot Links, he had in mind a follow-up, a few miles up the coast on land even more dramatic.

ust how special is the site? Architect Bill Coore, who designed Cabot Cliffs with Ben Crenshaw, is known for his mild manner and taste for understatement. But when he first laid eyes on the raw material he and Crenshaw had to work with, he didn’t hold back: “My goodness,” he said, “if we can’t build a great course here, then we’ve failed.”

Masters of a modernminimalist style, Coore and Crenshaw are like savvy chefs: Given great ingredients, they know not to mess with them too much. Their light hand is apparent throughout a course that takes its cues from the natural terrain, starting in the coastal dunes, turning up and inland toward a pine forest, then tumbling back along the bluffs. Fairways are rumpled but largely forgiving. The architects don’t want you to lose your ball, but they want to make you think once you’ve found it.

Take the bull-nosed bunker that fronts the green of the par-4 second hole. It shrouds part of the putting surface, inducing doubt on your approach shot. You know the target’s there, but it’s hard to trust your senses. Conviction here is crucial. Settle on a club, then let it fly. To help with your decision, you’ll want a caddie. Caddies aren’t required, but they come highly recommended on a layout filled with wrinkles, all the more so when the wind is up and in a feisty mood.

At almost any given moment, you have options.

Low shot? High shot? A bump-and-run relying on the land’s contours? This is how the game was played in its ancient beginnings, so it’s only fitting that you tap into that spirit on a course that looks as if it has been here all along.

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IF YOU’RE GOING WHERE TO STAY: For convenient accommodations, check into Cabot Links Lodge, where all 72 rooms offer golf-course views, with rates from $185. Or opt for one of 15 new two- and four-bedroom villas, with rates from $635. The villas, which come with fully equipped kitchens, sit along the first hole of Cabot Links and look across the course out to the water.

WHAT TO PACK: Canada might be the Great White North, but check out Cabot’s location on a map. It sits nearly due east of New England, with weather a lot like what you get in Massachusetts. Its golf season is similar, too, stretching from late April through early November. You’ll want to bring a windbreaker and rain gear, just in case (this is links golf, after all), but don’t be surprised if you wind up slathering on sunscreen and playing in shorts.

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ourse architects and operators often shy away from talking about “signature holes,” for fear of implying the rest of a course may be somehow lacking. No offense intended, but let’s be honest. A few holes at Cabot Cliffs really stand out.

High atop the list is the par-4 fifth, a risk-reward etched around an estuary that tempts you to cut the corner with your tee shot en route to a testy, tilted green.

The par-3 sixth commands attention, too, its putting surface tucked into a bowl amid the dunes and ringed by native grasses so tall and scruffy, it looks as if a Chia Pet is swallowing the green.

Like a taut action flick, a round at Cabot Cliffs builds in excitement, and as the back nine spill toward the ocean, the drama reaches a fevered pitch. If you can still your heartbeat on the 16th hole, a cliff-side par 3 that plays across a dizzying drop to a green perched on the edge of oblivion, then you’re a cooler character than I will ever be. The 17th offers little let up. It’s a drivable par 4, but only if you pull off an Evel Knievel tee shot over sandstone bluffs.

On to the par-5 18th. Waves surge on the right, dunes loom on the left. On the afternoon I play it, I split the fairway, then pull a 3-wood, angling to reach the green in two. The wind whips off the water, ruffling the flagstick, which sits against a stunning coastal backdrop. I coil, swing, and ... I don’t want to spoil the ending.

But I will say this: Cabot Cliffs is one of those rare summer releases that I’d happily pay to see again. This June, if I’m lucky. 855-652-2268; cabotlinks.com/ golf/cabot-cliffs

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Scene Setters: Above, hit the road on the Cabot Trail.

Right, watch Acadian woodcarver William Roach in action at the Sunset Art Gallery.

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here are only two places in the world: Cape Breton, and that other place, Away.”

That tagline to an exhibit at Cape Breton’s Gaelic College embodies the spirit of this island tethered by a causeway to the northeastern end of Nova Scotia, a province that’s nearly an island in itself. For years, friends have regaled my husband, Tom, and me with tales from this remarkable place. Their eyes glow when describing the remote and wild glacial-sculpted landscape or telling tales about the musical traditions.

And they get downright giddy when sharing their adventures along the Cabot Trail, the 185-mile signed route looping the island’s northwestern tip.

One of the world’s great drives, the Cabot Trail dips in and out of Cape Breton’s Celtic and Acadian cultures, rings the rugged wilderness of Highlands National Park, and passes through traditional fishing villages.

One can drive it in a day, albeit a long one, but we’re here to enjoy the outdoor adventures and cultural experiences along the route,

so we have a four-day trek ahead of us. I think it’s a grand way to celebrate 25 years of wedded bliss, but we know there will be bumps along the road.

“So, do you think we’ll still be married after this trip?” I kid Tom, popping in a CD by Cape Breton master fiddler Natalie MacMaster en route from Home (Maine) to Away, specifically Baddeck, which anchors the trail’s southeastern corner. “That depends on whether we get single kayaks,” he deadpans, pausing to give me the look: “And you can’t make me square dance.”

Our hotel for the night, the Silver Dart Lodge, overlooks Bras d’or Lake, the inland sea comprising both freshwater and saltwater that practically cleaves the mitten-shaped island in half. The lodge gets its name from a bit of aviation history. On Feb. 23, 1909, local engineer Douglas McCurdy climbed into the cockpit of the Silver Dart, an airplane designed by a team assembled

by Alexander Graham Bell, revved across the ice-coated waters, and with skaters in pursuit, took off on the first flight not only in Canada, but also the British Empire.

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Sea kayaking, Gaelic culture, and more We’re not seeking quite that much adventure when we take off counterclockwise on the Cabot Trail, wiggling around St. Ann’s Bay and the mouth of North River as we make our way up to North River Kayak Tours. Although Tom has paddled Maine’s Allagash Wilderness Waterway twice and I’m a former recreational whitewater enthusiast, it has been years since either of us has been in a canoe or kayak. Frankly, we’re not well-suited to paddling together. Tom complains that my stroke is irregular, I take too many breaks, and I try to steer from the bow, all habits developed as a solo paddler. Guilty as charged. When we learn we’ll be sharing a tandem, Tom shoots me a wary glance. “Be grateful we opted for a half-, not a full-day tour,” I huff.

We paddle toward the broad expanse of St. Ann’s Bay, stopping frequently to hear guide Angelo Spinazzola explain flora, fauna, and history and to view waterfalls cascading down forested embankments. “Look!” Angelo points to an eagle gracing a shoreline tree. We glide within about 15 feet of it, watching in hushed silence until it soars away. By the time we beach near a 50-foot waterfall in St. Ann’s Bay, not only have we spied more eagles, but also nesting fledglings, cormorants, and other seabirds.

Even better, Tom and I have achieved a paddling detente that survives the return through choppy, wind-whipped waters. “Just paddle,” Tom barks. I don’t argue. After docking, Angelo, who’s also an award-winning musician, performs a mini concert, providing an introduction to how music infuses this region.

Cape Breton is North America’s heartland for Scottish culture, and its musical heartbeat here is especially strong. Bagpipes lure us into the Gaelic College, established in St. Ann’s in 1938 to keep this heritage alive. In the Great Hall of Clans, we learn how ceilidhs (kay-lees) — community gatherings with traditional musicians and perhaps step or square dancing — are woven into the island’s social fabric.

CAPE CULTURE: Soak in the area’s allure, including (clockwise from top left) a lobstertrap carving at Sunset Art Gallery, glassblowing demos, local musicians — such as guide Angelo Spinazzola — and sea kayaking.

In the college’s kilt-making demonstration, we chat with Ann Cantwell, a nearly 25-year veteran.

“It takes five to seven years to become a kilt-maker and three to four months to make a custom kilt,” she explains, adding that at least 5,000 to 6,000 hand-stitches go into every kilt. She turns to Tom: “A man in a kilt is so handsome. He’s way more than just a man. He’s a man and a half.” I eyeball Tom. “No,” he grunts.

North of St. Ann’s Bay, we stop frequently to ogle the open Atlantic views and to browse studio galleries where glassblowers, potters, leather artisans, and woodworkers demonstrate their crafts. At Wildfire Pottery, Paul Cranford, a former lighthouse keeper turned composer and publisher of a collection of Cape Breton music, shares stories and fiddles as we browse his wife Sarah Beck’s whimsical and wonderful creations. We also discover Cape Breton oatcakes at the Clucking Hen Bakery & Cafe. A hybrid cookie and cracker, it’s a bit sweet, a bit salty, and a mouthful of delicious.

As we resume our travels, the Cabot Trail begins flashing its allures. Etched into seaward-tumbling mountains, it dips, soars, and doubles back on itself, often with only a thin line of trees or scraggly bushes separating it from cliffs plunging to surf. After we skirt Cape Smokey Provincial Park, a bend in the road exposes a swoon-worthy across-the-water shot of our destination, the Keltic Lodge Resort and Spa. Sited within Cape Breton Highlands National Park, it overlooks a cliff-edged, fir-trimmed peninsula dividing North and South Ingonish Bays.

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Cape Breton Highlands National Park and Acadian life Surf and turf are on the menu today: With reservations for a morning whale watch out of Pleasant Bay, and plans for an afternoon hike on the park’s Skyline Trail, just north of Cheticamp, we hit the trail early. The route is a corker. It rings the park and its namesake highlands, bridging the island’s Atlantic and Gulf of St. Lawrence coastlines. The weather is deteriorating, but even shrouded in fog and dressed in gray, the views demand frequent stops.

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canceled, we rebook for the following afternoon and hoof to the adjacent Whale Museum to see what we’re missing.

Even in mist and showers, the Cabot Trail between Pleasant Bay and Cheticamp defines stunning. It boogie-woogies between mountains and sea, delivering panoramic vistas over glacialcarved valleys and surf-battered coastal cliffs that are paired with intimate views of cobbled beaches and wind-stunted forests. “This reminds me of Ireland,” Tom says.

“County Donegal?” I reply; he nods.

Sheets of wind-driven rain replace showers, drowning our plans to hike the Skyline Trail.

In the Acadian community of Cheticamp, a huge “Proud to Be Hookers” sign draws us into a shop owned by Lola LeLievre, who has designed and hooked rugs for more than four decades. “My grandmother and mother hooked rugs, too, but I’m the last of a generation of hookers,” she says.

At Sunset Art Gallery, we chat with Acadian woodcarver William Roach in his studio gallery. “It was in my blood,” he says. “My mother’s family had 18 kids and all were artistic.” Roach learned from a toy-carving uncle, who gave him his first knife at age 4. Now his colorful, whimsical works are found in galleries provincewide.

“You know, the scenery and the adventures are why I wanted to visit Cape Breton, but it’s the people who really make the difference here,” Tom says, as we head to the Island Sunset Resort in Belle Cote. “They’re warm, friendly, and trusting. It’s like we stepped back a few decades.”

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PIT STOPS: From top left, sample scones in Cheticamp, meet owner Lola LeLievre at the Proud to Be Hookers rug shop, and snack on Margaree Snow Crab at the Island Sunset Resort.

Yesterday’s washout leaves us with a jam-packed itinerary today, beginning with fly-fishing on the Margaree River, famed not only for its large salmon population but also for the scenery and accessibility. We follow Eagle Eye Outfitters owner and guide Conrad MacNeil to one of his favorite fishing holes, don waders and boots, and walk about 100 yards to the shoreline. Tom has successfully cast in the past, but I have caught only branches and a guide’s hat.

MacNeil preps a rod and wades out with Tom. “Keep the line tight and a good little bend in the rod,” MacNeil advises. “Follow the fly with the tip of the rod. If you feel a big tug, just lift it up.”

Tom takes the rod and casts. “Hmm, this is fun,” Tom says, a smile softening his concentration. “Perfect. See that, you felt it,” MacNeil coos. Tom casts again and the line jumps, becoming taut. Fewer than five minutes in the water and he lands a brookie. We’re both giddy as Tom poses for a picture before MacNeil releases the trout to the river’s flow.

I’m anticipating similar success, but while I raise a fish or two, I can’t convince one to bite. “The challenge is you know he’s there and you raised him; it’s getting him to come back,” MacNeil says. He changes the fly. “You have to try different patterns, torment him enough to come back and take it.” I don’t land a fish, but I get hooked.

From Margaree, we double back toward Pleasant Bay for a whale-watching reprise. En route, we gaze longingly at the Skyline Trail, but time is an issue. Instead, we stroll the

boardwalk encircling French Mountain Bog, a natural wonder with carnivorous sundews and pitcher plants, and gnarled, stunted, centuryold black spruce and eastern larch.

Not the big views of the trail, but not too shabby, either.

Under clear skies, we pile into an open, eight-passenger zodiac. The craft’s size and maneuverability make it easy to explore coastal sea caves before its big engine zips us offshore. A trio of jumping minke welcomes us, and over the next half-hour or so, we watch entranced as leviathans cavort around us, often surfacing within feet of our craft. “It’s almost as if we can reach out and touch them,” Tom says.

WATER BOUND: Above, try your fly-fishing skills on the Margaree River. Right, get up close to the native marine life with Capt.

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Musical interludes, whiskey tasting, and square dancing The next morning, we detour briefly down the Ceilidh Trail for a luncheon performance at Judique’s Celtic Music Interpretive Center. “You’re free to get up and dance, and it’s OK to talk,” keyboard player Allan Dewar announces before launching into a series of traditional Cape Breton fiddle tunes. Fiddlers Donna-Marie DeWolfe and Doug Lamey accompany him, along with nimble-footed Hailee LeFort, 19, who began step-dancing as a toddler. In the center’s museum, I try both step-dancing and fiddling, without much success.

We check into the Glenora Inn & Distillery in time for a tour and tasting of North America’s first single malt whiskey with master distiller Daniel MacLean.

It loosens me up enough to say yes when asked if we’ll be attending the South West Margaree Square Dance at St. Joseph’s Parish Hall. Tom shakes his head: “I’m not square dancing.” With time to kill, we pad the boardwalk threading the dunes of mile-long Inverness Beach until twilight.

The musicians are warming up when we arrive at the parish hall, but the crowd is thin and we’re on the young side of it. Within the hour, the tables nearly fill up and the floor gets crowded. Tom ambles to the bar, returning with a dance partner for me. “I don’t know

CELTIC TOUCHES: Top left, sip whiskey flights at Glenora Inn & Distillery.

Bottom left, do-si-do at the South West Margaree Square Dance at St. Joseph’s Parish Hall.

Bottom right, the writer strolls the Celtic Shores Coastal Trail.

what I’m doing,” I confess to my new friend, Robert, as we join others on the floor. “The only thing to fear is fear,” he replies. “Just follow the ladies.”

Easier to say than do, square dancing here is an adventure. There is no caller, and not only do the dancers move by instinct, they also integrate step-dancing moves: It’s not just do-si-do, it’s do-si-step-hop-stepdo. I’m hopeless, promenading with the wrong partner, allemanding left instead of right, and too often ending up in the men’s line. “Keep at it, you’ll get it,” Robert encourages.

By 11 p.m., the gray hairs are ceding the hall to a younger, livelier crowd.

The set ends and I rejoin Tom, who’s jawing about fly-fishing with a tablemate. We slip outside, tapping our feet to the music while gazing back at the glow emanating from the hall. “Fun night,” Tom says.

“You know, I might consider trying square dancing.”

Best. Anniversary. Present. Ever.

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anadian children grow up listening to bedtime tales about mythical Sable Island, a 13-squaremile sandbar 109 miles off Nova Scotia’s east coast. Named a National Park Reserve — Canada’s newest one — in 2013, the isolated isle has more than 350 shipwrecks off its shores and roughly 500 wild horses roaming its land. Such draws pique the interest of kids and adults alike, yet few ever visit because it has no dock and no comfort facilities. But soon, I will count myself among those lucky few to land on its shores.

Just yesterday, I left on a 10-day sailing called the East Coast Wildlife Safari Cruise, an adventurepacked new offering from One Ocean Expeditions that set sail from the Cape Breton Island coastal city of Louisbourg. We’re making the trek aboard the 96-passenger Akademik Ioffe, a 384-foot Lloyd’s 1A ice-strengthened vessel designed for polar research but upgraded several years ago so that nonscientists could also discover and explore remote destinations. This morning, Sable Island will be my first off-ship excursion.

I watch as Ioffe’s crane swings wide to lower 24-foot zodiacs into the churning North Atlantic.

In just minutes, we’re splashing our way toward the island under gray skies. As we reach land, crew members pull the zodiac I’m in closer to shore and I leap onto North America’s largest dune complex,

remove my self-inflating, insulated survival suit — safety is paramount in the open sea — and join a small group climbing 90-foot Bald Dune, the tallest of the island’s sand peaks. We’re six miles from the only outbuildings, a research station that is home to just four seasonal inhabitants.

The world’s largest colony of grey seals, about 35,000 resident seals, lures 18 shark species to Sable’s waters. I don’t see any seals or sharks today, but as a once avid birder, I’m thrilled to spot the rare Ipswich sparrow and roseate terns that also breed here. The mysterious horses rank as the real attentiongrabbers, though. They tend to run in family bands, each one typically comprising a stallion and four or five mares. Swimming ashore from marooned galleons provides the more fanciful origin story, but park superintendent Jonathan Sheppard explains ship diaries indicate that Boston merchants staged the first horses more than 250 years ago and never returned for them.

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eyes, pauses not more than 10 yards away to forage on coastal beach grass. I also eye others drinking from a freshwater pond set among wild irises. All the horses appear quite healthy, though equine skeletons posed in bas-relief against the sand demonstrate the park’s policy to treat these animals as a wild species.

Our learning about the island doesn’t stop back on the ship. After a late lunch, we gather for a lecture from Sheppard, who shares more details on the park and its wildlife. We learn he was just as thrilled to explore its fabled shores with us because he visits only about once a year, owing to the isle’s remoteness.

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he unofficial motto of One Ocean is “this isn’t a cruise, it’s an expedition.” Such an approach is obvious on Sable Island, but this attitude also resonates in more traditional cruise ports such as Les Îles de la Madeleine.

Quebec’s Madeleine Islands shimmer with Canada’s whitest sand, which complements former fishing cottages swathed in primary colors. Gentle undulations provide ideal biking terrain, so I pedal from the dock toward La Grave 20 miles away with nine other riders. Perched between Anse Painchaud and La Petite Baie, La Grave sits on one of several of the archipelago’s signature “scorpion tails.”

“When I was young, the water here was so silver with mackerel, the sun’s reflection hurt your

NATURAL HABITAT: Clockwise from bottom left, observe Sable Island’s wild horses; kayak around Percé Rock; hike at l’ÎleBonaventureet-du-RocherPercé National Park; spot birds such as roseate terns; stop for a treat at Café de La Grave.

eyes,” recalls friendly local Michelle Carboneau, after pointing out his birthplace. “All these buildings were part of the cannery.”

Today the color-wheel-bright wooden cottages house a dozen artisans’ boutiques and several cafés. Le Musée de la Mer sits on the bluff at the end of the road where, not far away, an Acadian fiddler serenades among tall grasses and wild strawberry blossoms. I while away my afternoon inside bohemian Café de La Grave, where I imbibe in moules-frites (mussels and fries) and a mason jar of locally produced La Grave ale, a malty blend that’s quite different from Quebec’s more famous Belgian-influenced blond beers. My lone regret comes when I forget to procure the café’s handcrafted café au lait bowls as keepsakes before my 35-minute pedal back to port.

The zodiacs always remain at the ready to return guests to the vessel, so I depart early for the ship. But I’m not on deck long before deciding to join an impromptu zodiac tour along the L’îledu-Havre-Aubert coastline, sandstone headlands populated with arches, coves, and caves. We observe the afternoon raft of kayakers paddling through the narrowest openings, ducking below overhangs, then shift toward open water to explore a whale blow. We spy the arching humpback and a trio of minke whales, turning back to port just as early evening’s magic light yellows the umber cliffs and natural architecture. Beyond name recognition S P R I N G 2016

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am reminded of yet another small-ship virtue a few days later when we sail through a narrow inlet between parallel fjords into the bay bordering Francois, Newfoundland. Only 70 hardy souls reside at this “outer port,” meaning it’s accessible only by water and air. Once ashore, we step along a series of boardwalk “streets” — there are no cars — to a steep path leading toward a broad waterfall that tumbles down the slope from above town.

The three-hour hike takes me past the waterfall and up several granite shelves to reveal additional lakes unwrapped like carnival prizes. I’m not sure if Leif Eriksson gave Newfoundland its moniker, “The Rock,” when he visited the abandoned island in the 11th century, but the nickname makes sense to anyone who has scrambled up and down these variously shaped and sized outcroppings. That night, Francois throws us a “kitchen party,” an Atlantic Canada celebration that takes its roots in actual kitchens where neighbors LOCAL PLEASURE: dance accompanied by local fiddle Above, the and pipe players. I learn the majority writer (right) of local residents have never climbed boogies at a “kitchen party.” above the village.

Clockwise “Don’t really see the point,” from top right, chortles my first local dance partner, spy on Percé when I ask why. national park’s gannet colony; We discover the Ioffe see artisans at has disappeared when we work; stroll at depart well after midnight, Gros Morne only to learn the captain National Park; and eye local has wisely relocated the woodcarvings. ship during daylight rather than navigate the narrow inlet by radar. As we commute to the Ioffe in our zodiac beneath a stupendous nightscape, our wake suddenly ignites with bioluminescence, a rare North Atlantic sighting. “It’s these moments, completely fortuitous, that our passengers most remember from our voyages,” muses Andrew Prossin, One Ocean’s managing director. “The funny thing is, we believe we can almost promise several such moments on every voyage.”

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ENRICHMENT AT SEA No expeditionary cruise is complete without learned guides. The OOE crew features cultural anthropologists, historians, marine biologists, and ornithologists who present a daily series of intriguing talks about Atlantic Canada’s fauna and cultures. The history of Newfoundland, a Canadian province independent until 1949 and known for its unique humor and traditions, proves especially delightful. On this one-of-a-kind voyage, you’ll disembark having gained a comprehensive understanding of each facet of the voyage, from French maritime history to the fascinating geology of Gros Morne National Park’s Tablelands, a UNES T UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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delivered by zodiac to paddle within the inlet’s mouth encountered a family of humpbacks less than 50 feet away. Fortuitous, indeed.

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ucky timing is hardly necessary when visiting l’Île-Bonaventure-et-du-RocherPercé National Park, home to the world’s largest northern gannet colony, as we had done two days before sailing into Francois. One should possess a strong stomach, however; 280,000 seabirds manufacture plenty of guano.

As a former ornithology teacher, I find it easy to ignore the “scent” when watching these lifemates perform an avian pas de deux, first extending their necks skyward, then rubbing their bills together.

All offal memories swiftly disappear by afternoon, when I join eight other kayakers to paddle around and through Percé Rock, among the world’s most recognizable monoliths. Poised in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence and named by one Samuel de Champlain, this limestone Cyclops spawned legends of frightened Spanish pirates and fair French maidens. Back in reality, a low tide derails plans to paddle through the 49-foottall “eye,” so we circle the rock and kayak into open water where the occasional 2- to 3-foot rollers test our party’s mettle.

Geology remains at the forefront when, after a 24-hour passage, we embark to Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland, a more accessible and no less mythic landscape than Sable Island. Although home to the world’s highest density of moose, it’s Gros Morne’s Tablelands that established its unique reputation across the globe. Here, professors Robert Stevens and Harold Williams determined the “large, morose mountain” was actually exposed mantle rock from beneath the earth’s surface, clearly demonstrating the obduction process and thus further establishing plate tectonic theory as fact.

We hike above the excellent visitor center, through birch forests into meadows populated with carnivorous pitcher plants and, yes, at least one moose. We arrive one hour later at the trail’s

IDYLLIC DELIGHTS: From left, explore the Newfoundland countryside; on the ship’s deck, indulge in the province’s delicacies.

peak to survey this vast, 697-square-mile UNESCO World Heritage Site. Trails disappear out east into the tuckamore forest of white spruce and aromatic balsam. To the north, lowland larch scrub and a speckled alder thicket abruptly transition to oceanic and mantle rock, a geologic change I would never think possible were I not right here studying the valley from above.

I imagine Stevens’ and Williams’ “Aha!” moment may have occurred not far from where I’m now seated in one of Parks Canada’s emblematic red Muskoka chairs.

We have only explored the Gulf of St. Lawrence, a relatively small area, yet we’ve observed enough variation to thrill a casual naturalist and excite an outdoor enthusiast. As we return to Cape Breton, I contemplate what makes this an expedition and not just another cruise. The difference, I think, can be found in the liberty to hike half a mile farther above Francois to reach sea vistas, to paddle deeper into that coastal cave or right through Percé Rock, to skip the ship’s lunch and dine on mussels and fries in La Grave before cycling the longer route back to the dock. In short, this expedition encouraged me to explore Atlantic Canada in much finer detail than I could have imagined.

To Book: OOE has renamed the sailing “Canadian Maritimes — Fins and Fiddles” and it embarks from Louisbourg on July 16, with another voyage planned for summer 2017. 855-416-2326; oneoceanexpeditions.com

ONBOARD THE SHIP Renovations through the years have transformed the Ioffe into an expeditionary cruise ship with many amenities.

Accommodations: Each of the 41 comfortable cabins comes with an en-suite bathroom, writing desk, and sofa. The more luxurious five Shackleton Suites include separate sleeping quarters and extras such as upgraded linens and an iPad loaded with regional information. The premier One Ocean Suite, which looks out upon the bow from bay windows, features a bedroom, living area, and bathtub.

Culinary program: In the ship’s airy and light-filled dining room, start your morning with

a broad buffet of breakfast foods; lunch begins with a fresh soup and salad bar followed by a full-plated menu, with items such as roast beef au jus and seafood penne pasta.

Savor five-course dinners with menu choices such as filet mignon, lobster, and snow crab.

Public spaces: In addition to the popular lounge, retreat to the library with marine and polar exploration volumes and a view off the bow. Visit the captain’s bridge, too, and in the multimedia room manage and even print your favorite images. The massage room, hot tub, and saltwater plunge pool soothe weary muscles after a day of exploration.

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Rebound A longtime European fave, vermouth gets its groove back on stateside shores BY

LANEE LEE

“ , , the vermouth,� says Mad Men’s Roger Sterling when ordering up his martini. The ad exec’s vermouth aversion may have prevailed among Americans post-World War II, but it wasn’t always that way.

The aperitif made of fortified wine has been a darling in Europe since the 1700s and in the early 1900s rose to prominence in the U.S., where it was used in more than half of all cocktails, such as the Manhattan or Negroni. It ranked as the fastest-growing product in the U.S. wine industry until Americans started shunning it in the mid-1940s.

The big news now? Vermouth is experiencing a resurgence among savvy sippers on our shores, much like in its pre-Prohibition and pre-World War II

heyday — and U.S. spirit manufacturers and barkeepers are helping fuel the renewed interest by producing new products and opening bars dedicated to this spirit.

Less than two decades ago, there wasn’t a single quality American vermouth maker; bartenders relied on European stalwarts, such as Martini & Rossi and Noilly Prat, to satisfy classic cocktail tipplers. Now, U.S. winemakers and microdistillers produce at least a dozen artisanal brands utilizing a variety of exotic ingredients, from raw honey to rhubarb.

Here, tasty new vermouths to try, new places to sip it, and refreshing cocktail recipes you can make at home. Plus, a Q&A with a vermouth aficionado.

What is it?

Vermouth is an aromatized wine steeped in herbs, roots, and spices

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that’s fortified with booze, typically brandy, and sweetened. In general, it’s labeled as “sweet� or “dry� depending on how much sweetener is used. Low in alcohol — usually between 16 and 18 percent — and powerpacked with layers of flavor due to being infused with a dizzying array of botanicals, you can sip it straight or use it in cocktails.

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new U.S. varieties you’ll want to swirl

Atsby 2-Year Reserve Armadillo Cake Vermouth Sweetened with caramel from dark muscovado sugar and fortified with apple brandy, the nation’s first aged vermouth is a silken, sexy sipper — ideal for cognac lovers.

INFO: atsbyvermouth.com COST: $53/500 mL

Lo-Fi Aperitifs Sweet Vermouth Made with California Muscat Canelli, chardonnay, and sherry, its gentian root and orange oil flavor notes play well with rye whiskeys and bourbons.

INFO: lofiaperitifs.com COST: $25/750 mL

Matthiasson Sweet Vermouth, No. 2

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Ask American vermouth aficionados to name their favorite and the resounding answer is Matthiasson — and it’s no wonder since Steve Matthiasson is one of Napa’s most respected winemakers. Infused with blood oranges, cardoons, and sour cherries, this California vermouth is rich, warm, and bittersweet on the finish.

INFO: matthiasson.com COST: $35/375 mL

This red wine-based vermouth from New York’s Channing Daughters Winery is fortified with brandy, sweetened with honey, and macerated with up to 40 Long Island botanicals, such as Asian pears, sage, and butternut squash. Best sipped at cellar temperature or over ice with a splash of lemonade and a sprig of mint.

INFO: channingdaughters.com COST: $28/500 mL

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Where to Sip It

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Restaurants have zeroed in on the trend, too. In San Francisco, Octavia dedicates an entire page of its wine list to vermouth.

“I see a groundswell of support from both the bartender and sommelier worlds, which is fantastic, as these circles don’t often collide,” Rosoff says. “Vermouth appeals to the same sensibility that drives people toward other handcrafted goods, be it bagels or beard wax.”

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One on One With America’s Votary of Vermouth

For the inside track on the craft vermouth movement in the U.S., we sat down with Adam Ford, founder of Atsby New York Vermouth and author of Vermouth: The Revival of the Spirit That Created America’s Cocktail Culture.

How does American vermouth differ from European?

Like the American craft beer and spirits movement, producers are all about sourcing quality local ingredients and pushing the envelope in taste and method, resulting in a different taste than traditional European vermouths. In essence, American makers don’t have to follow the same regulations as Europeans do.

Why a revival now?

Several factors. You have a population developing a much more sophisticated palate, shying away from sweet, artificially flavored drinks. You have craft cocktail bartenders very interested in sourcing the best ingredients. Then we have producers putting out really interesting vermouths.

Your romance with vermouth began on vacation in the Italian Alps in 2008. How do you like to drink it and when?

For well-made vermouths, I like them neat. I think anytime is a good time to drink vermouth because it’s really versatile. Traditionally, it’s an aperitif stimulating the digestive juices. However, in my book I spell out vermouth cocktail recipes for brunch, pre-dinner, and late night. Because of its relatively low alcohol content, it’s a friendly companion for an entire evening.

Looking into a crystal ball, where do you see the American vermouth movement in the future?

We’ll see a lot more vermouth bars. In fact, I’m opening one in New York City at the end of this year. Plus, many more unique American-made expressions are on the horizon.

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Vermuterías — Spanish vermouth bars — have been all the rage in Barcelona in recent years. Now, the trend is migrating to the U.S. Scheduled to open soon in LA’s Original Farmers Market, Bar Vermut was inspired by a trip to Spain in which co-owners Chris Feldmeier and David Rosoff sampled plenty of vermouth. The duo — restaurant alums from chef Nancy Silverton’s Osteria Mozza — will serve house vermouth on tap made from Santa Barbara wines, vermouthdominant cocktails, and vermouth-laced tapas. Well-known Chicago bartender Annemarie Sagoi plans a spring debut in the Windy City for Artemisia, with the location still to be determined. The bar will feature roughly 30 vermouth brands, both domestic and international, plus a slew of vermouth-centric cocktails.

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These vermouth recipes from top mixologists around the country highlight the aromatized wine’s versatility

Vermouth Julep

From David Kupchinsky, bartending consultant for Moruno and Bar Vermut in LA 1 pinch mint 1/2 teaspoon herbes de Provence 1/2 ounce Meletti Anisette 1/2 ounce verjus 2 dashes lemon bitters 2 ounces dry vermouth mint sprig lemon twist

Smack mint to bring out essence. Add all ingredients except garnishes to a tall glass, adding vermouth last. Add crushed ice and swizzle vigorously for 10 to 15 seconds. Garnish with mint sprig and lemon twist.

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Holy Threesome

From Pamela Wiznitzer, with Seamstress NY in New York 1-1/2 ounces Atsby Armadillo Cake vermouth 1 ounce Amontillado sherry 1/2 ounce Amaro Montenegro orange wedge

Pour liquid ingredients into a mixing glass or shaker and stir 20 times.

Serve over the rocks in a rocks glass. Garnish with orange wedge.

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A Sport and a Pastime

From Josh Sontag, with the Breslin at the Ace Hotel in New York, courtesy of Vermouth: The Revival of the Spirit That Created America’s Cocktail Culture 2 ounces dry vermouth 1/2 ounce Heering Cherry Liqueur 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice lime wheel cherry

Pour liquid ingredients into a mixing glass filled with ice and stir 20 times.

Strain into a coupe.

Garnish with lime wheel and cherry.

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From Annemarie Sagoi, owner of the soon-to-open Artemisia in Chicago 1-1/4 ounces dry vermouth 1 ounce Mancino Bianco vermouth 1/4 ounce Lillet Rose 5 drops grapefruit bitters 2-3 drops absinthe lemon twist

Add all ingredients except the absinthe and lemon twist to a rocks glass and fill with ice; stir for 10 seconds. Use an atomizer to spritz the absinthe atop the drink. Garnish with lemon twist.

Caribbean

HEAT Three new resorts and a fourth one opening later this year are adding sizzle to the islands.

Best of all, three come with golf courses you’ll want to tee up on.

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Amanera OCEANSIDE HIDEAWAY WITH GOLF

Location: In Rio San Juan on the island’s less developed, less touristy north coast, about 50 miles east of Puerto Plata. This newest Aman resort sits atop a cliff overlooking the eye-popping, crescent-shaped Playa Grande, a sparsely developed, mile-long idyllic Atlantic beach.

The look: Early Modern meets the tropics. Floor-to-ceiling glass in the Casa Grande (main building) and 25 individual casitas blurs the boundaries between indoors and outdoors and showcases the bucolic setting. Contemporary furniture in the casitas blends with handmade indigenous Aguayo tiles and Dominican art and artifacts.

Tee up: Aman’s first golf resort borders the Playa Grande Golf Course, a 7,085-yard, par-72 beauty designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. that first opened in 1998. Amanera’s developers bought the public course in 2007, then shut it down in 2014 for extensive renovations — tapping Jones’ son Rees as the architect.

Because they reopened it as a private course when Amanera debuted in November, your foursome could

PEACEFUL likely have the 18 holes GETAWAY: practically to yourselves From left, play (it’s only open to resort 18 holes on guests and the owners the resort’s scenic golf of a handful of villas the course, and developers have built and chill in a sleek sold). Imagine the thrill of one-bedroom that experience, especially casita. since 10 holes front the ocean from high atop cliffs. Lessons come via the club’s head golf pro, Julio Santos, the first Dominican to play in a PGA Tour event.

For your dining pleasure: Yes, you’re on a Caribbean island, but executive chef Antonio Tridenti hails from Italy, so the restaurant’s Mediterranean cuisine has a strong classic Italian influence, with dishes such as squid ink risotto and homemade tagliatelle.

Prefer to go local? Try the Mofongo croquette. If you have any questions about the menu, just ask the dining room’s other resident Italian — Graziano Greco, the affable restaurant and beverage manager.

Coming next: A temporary spa set up in a villa will be replaced with a new facility with eight treatment rooms, mani/pedi salon, yoga and Pilates pavilion, a pool for aquatherapy, and possibly a restaurant. Tentatively scheduled to open late this year.

Info: From $850. 800-477-9180; aman.com/resorts/amanera

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Dominican Republic

St. Kitts

Belle Mont Farm (on Kittitian Hill)

DEXTER FASSALE (GOLF), DARYL CHARLES (BEDROOM)

ECO-FRIENDLY ESCAPES WITH A CULINARY FOCUS

Location: On the less-developed northern coast on fertile hillside farmland set between Mount Liamuiga and the sea.

Here, green-minded Valmiki Kempadoo is developing Kittitian Hill, a 400-acre resort and community focused on organic farming and sustainability.

The look: Think chattel houses with a luxury booster shot.

Eighty-four freestanding guesthouses and one four-bedroom farmhouse — all built with local materials and sustainable sources — ooze with charm. The stylish accommodations feature dark hardwood floors, plush Caribbean-style wood furniture, open verandas with built-in seating, private infinity pools, and a real surprise to many guests — alfresco bathrooms with rainwater showers and rolltop tubs. Lush foliage provides the necessary privacy.

Tee up: The Irie Fields Golf Course, designed by Ian Woosnam, is completely organic, only the world’s third. Nine holes opened late last year; the remaining nine open in mid-2016. Given the 6,900-yard, par-71 course’s hillside location, all 18 holes deliver stunning views of the sea and St. Eustatius and Saba in the distance. The resort calls the course “edible” because it’s home to many of the gardens and trees that provide fruits and vegetables for the restaurants.

For your dining pleasure: Like the accommodations, the culinary program shines, with the farm itself and island purveyors providing the ingredients for 90 percent of dishes served to guests. French chef Christophe Letard, the former executive chef at the Government House in Victoria, British Columbia, heads up the program with an assist from James Beard Award-winning chef Dan Barber, from New York’s Blue Hill Restaurant, who consults with Letard and his team.

The resort’s multiple dining options include two especially interesting concepts that jibe with the rural setting. Both feature one seating per night, with the meal an all-evening affair. At the Farm, an outdoor venue set among vegetable and fruit gardens, diners nosh together at one large communal table with everything served family-style.

There’s no set cuisine; the menu varies, depending on what’s available from the farm and purveyors that day — perhaps rabbit, pork, or duck dishes. Late this year, CoCo House debuts in an indoor/outdoor venue patterned after a traditional cocoa-drying house.

After dining on a 12-course tasting menu, diners will retreat to an outdoor deck to hear Caribbean storytellers share the history of the islands in the dark of the night.

Coming next: Although the resort started welcoming guests a little more than a year ago, it continues to be a work in progress. A new spa replacing a temporary one opens later this year, offering expanded services in treatment rooms surrounding 300-year-old mango trees. In 2017, a new hotel with 55 one- and twobedroom suites debuts in the Village, a retail complex under construction on the property. Rooms will be a bit more edgy and modern than the guesthouse accommodations. Plus, Kempadoo has bought the nearby beachfront Golden Lemon Inn, which had been shuttered, and plans to renovate and reopen the 22-room property next year.

Info: From $700. 855-846-3951; bellemontfarm.com

FARM LIFE: Clockwise from bottom left, at Belle Mont Farm, get comfy in your stylish room, shoot par (or maybe better) on the organic golf course, soak in your private alfresco tub, and dine on sustainable cuisine, with some ingredient’s hand-picked from on-site gardens by chef Christophe Letard.

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ATTENTION, GOLFERS With its new resorts and courses, the two-island nation of St. Kitts and Nevis aims to boost its golf tourism, given the sister isles already have two other pristine 18-hole layouts.

At the Royal St. Kitts Golf Club, adjacent to the St. Kitts Marriott Resort, some holes front the Caribbean; others, the Atlantic. The beauty at the Four Seasons Resort Nevis, designed by Robert Trent Jones II, climbs up lush Nevis Peak, then descends to the seaside for its final hole.

Park Hyatt St. Kitts BEACHFRONT ROOMS WITH A VIEW

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AWAY FROM IT ALL: Below, when open, the Park Hyatt will surely appeal with its idyllic setting.

Right, savor the silence outside and inside a Paradise Beach villa.

Nevis

Paradise Beach PLUSH ISLAND HOME AWAY FROM HOME

Location: Fronts the quiet Caribbean beach for which it’s named on this small island’s west side, with stellar views of St. Kitts. Should you tire of the peacefulness and want a bit more action one morning or afternoon, simply take a 10-minute stroll along the sand to Pinney’s Beach and the Four Seasons Resort.

Why book it: For space and the privacy. With only seven three- and four-bedroom villas spread out over 10 handsomely landscaped acres, crowds are not an issue.

The look: Formerly called Villa Paradiso, the resort had been shut for four years when the new owners bought it in 2012 and extensively renovated the villas before reopening the property last summer. Each unit offers 3,400 square feet of living space and large outdoor decks with spacious pools fenced off for privacy. The villas’ thatched roofs and hand-carved timbers blend with the natural setting and befit the tropics, though the interiors are less island and more modern-cozy with carved mahogany and teak furnishings and sunken marble bathtubs.

Kitchen duty: There’s no restaurant on the property, but the resort can arrange for personal chefs to whip up meals in your villa’s kitchen. Perhaps a traditional local breakfast of salt fish, johnnycakes, boiled eggs, and fried plantains or a more formal dinner of grilled lobster and rib-eye steak.

Imbibe: Order your favorite cocktails at the newly built beach bar right on the sand, an ideal place to watch the sunset from comfortable banquette seating.

A must-do: There’s no spa or fitness center on property either, but the resort can arrange for personal trainers or massage therapists. Request a massage on your private pool deck, with fresh air and the calming sound of the ocean to complement the rubdown.

Info: From $876. 869-469-7900; paradisebeachnevis.com

KEN HAYDEN (PARADISE BEACH-2)

Location: On the island’s southeastern peninsula in a secluded area within Christophe Harbour, a 2,500COMING acre luxury residential SOON community now under development with many amenities, including a superyacht marina. The 126-room property fronts picturesque Banana Bay Beach, which is far away from any crowds because of limited public access. To the south, expect splendid views across the strait that separates St. Kitts from its nearby sister island of Nevis; to the north, the mountains that separate it from Christophe Harbour.

The look: Even though this low-rise resort features contemporary design, you’ll feel like you’ve stepped back in time to plantation days with its light and airy interiors and the use of signature plantation elements, such as a great house, stone barn, and sugar mill spa.

Tee up: Christophe Harbour plans to open the first nine holes of a 7,250-yard, par-72 Tom Fazio-designed golf course in late 2017, and the remaining nine in late 2018. The lower nine play along the marina; the upper nine, atop a mountain plateau. Hotel guests will be able to play the course.

Info: stkitts.park.hyatt.com

More Caribbean News BY

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ANGUILLA

Zemi Beach House Resort & Spa This 6-acre ultraluxe resort debuted with 69 rooms in February on the most prized of the island’s 33 beaches, the paradisiacal Shoal Bay East. Designed by celebrated Caribbean architect Lane Pettigrew, Zemi comprises 1,000 feet of prime beachfront, five food and beverage concepts (including Rhum Room, which serves internationally sourced small-batch rum; and 20 Knots, which dishes up Anguillan specialties such as barbecue crayfish), and the Zemi Thai House Spa, a bona fide brick-and-mortar home shipped from Thailand and transformed into a 15,000-square-foot wellness center.

By December 2017, the property will add 44 more rooms. From $699.

844-734-8768; zemibeach.com ANTIGUA

Carlisle Bay

center; and more. From $47,300 ($2,150 per person). 877-577-8777; moskitoisland.virgin.com

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Eden Roc at Cap Cana

CAYMAN ISLANDS

Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa Scheduled to open in November, Kimpton Hotel’s first Caribbean foray will front Grand Cayman’s popular Seven Mile Beach. Envisioned by design firm SB Architects — celebrated for its work on the likes of Dorado Beach, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Puerto Rico — Seafire will be composed of two modern mid-rises, one a 266-room hotel; the other a residential component. 800-5467866; seafireresortandspa.com

Le Soleil d’Or Petite Cayman Brac makes major waves this year with the February expansion of its sole upscale resort, an under-the-radar property whose overall wellness mantra is reflected in healthy gourmet cuisine, fitness programs, and an extensive spa menu. To complement its existing villas, the resort now offers a four-suite boutique hotel; the three-bedroom Farm Lodge within a 20-acre organic farm; and the new Calamondin Restaurant, which serves dishes featuring ingredients harvested on property. From $320. 888-998-0521; lesoleildorcayman.com

This 13-year-old resort unveiled a dazzling new face just last summer.

The nips and tucks include a refresh of its existing 82 suites; the addition of six adults-only Bay Suites; a new adults-only waterfront restaurant, named Jetty Grill; and a restructured activities program that offers guided hikes, snorkeling, windsurfing, and yoga. From $495. 866-502-2855; carlisle-bay.com

By spring’s end, the island’s only Relais & Châteaux property will nearly triple its room inventory when 52 additional beachfront suites debut alongside the current 34 freestanding ones. The new accommodations will be part of the re-envisioned and expanded Eden Roc Beach Club, which reopened in December with a seductive, understated look capped with a thatched roof. Other changes coming to the Beach Club include expansion of the Solaya Spa, state-of-the-art fitness center, and a yet-to-bedetermined restaurant and bar concept. The resort is located on the isle’s eastern tip, near the resort town of Punta Cana. From $942. 809-4697469; edenroccapcana.com JAMAICA

GoldenEye Along Jamaica’s north coast, the GoldenEye resort — an adaptive reuse of Ian Fleming’s former home — expects to complete 26 slick new Beach Huts in April.

These freestanding, high-ceiling octagonal bungalows fuse the indoors with outdoors, each with frills such as private waterfront verandas and outdoor showers. A new recreation area with a freshwater

pool, seaside bar, and rooftop lounge complements the huts. From $400.

800-688-7678; goldeneye.com ST. BARTHS

Eden Rock–St. Barths In December, this swoon-worthy favorite, which perches above central St. Barths’ picture-perfect St. Jean Bay, unveiled its latest accommodation — the 2,200-square-foot Christopher Columbus Suite. Decorated in fine contemporary Italian furnishings, the new sanctuary features a cantilevered oceanview terrace that hangs over the promontory from which the hotel takes its name. From $708. 855-3336762; edenrockhotel.com

Hotel Le Toiny Tucked into the hillside in the island’s southeast reaches, this ultraprivate hideaway wrapped up an extensive renovation in November. Its suave new design aesthetic plays off the hotel’s coastal surrounds. Draped in whites, neutrals, and distressed woods, and enveloped in native foliage, the 15 revamped villas capture the essence of tropical elegance. Each sports its own full-size pool — but when the beach tempts, head to the just-opened Le Toiny Beach Club, an enclave of sleek loungers, lush gardens, and feetin-the-sand social spaces. From $830.

800-680-0832; www.letoiny.com

GoldenEye Beach Hut

BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS

Eden Rock-St.Barths’ Christopher Columbus Suite

JONATHAN COSH (MOSKITO)

The Branson Estate on Moskito Island Come May, Sir Richard Branson adds a second island paradise in the BVI to his Virgin Limited portfolio — Moskito Island. The 125-acre neighbor of Branson’s world-renowned Necker Island houses the Branson Estate, which is available exclusively for buyouts and accommodates up to 22 guests.

Sprinkled across this unspoiled slice of tropical exotica, the estate features three Balinese-style villas (with a combined 11 bedrooms); a wraparound infinity pool with a swim-up bar; a lounger-lined, palm-laced beach; dining pavilions; tennis courts; a watersports

Master suite at the Branson Estate on Moskito Island

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Cookin’ Austin’s

The state capital of Texas isn’t just about music anymore. With an appetizing gourmet scene amplifying as boldly as speakers turned too high, some might say the city’s burgeoning food culture may soon render its two überpopular tune festivals (Austin City Limits and SXSW) mere background accompaniment.

Secured by longtime dining favorites — some, classic standbys; others, dives with lots of character — and bolstered by a profusion of high-profile new restaurants, Austin soars to take its place among the nation’s most storied culinary hot spots.

Rapt attention from epicurean magazines and food critics, plus awards and nominations from the lofty James Beard Foundation, add to the feeding frenzy.

By district, we serve up this pocket guide to 10 of the best new eateries in a city that’s turning up the heat in its kitchens.

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Central Austin BULLFIGHT While it doesn’t conjure a matador’s bodega in Seville, this restaurant from chef/restaurateur Shawn Cirkiel and executive chef Ryan Shields embodies the passion, playfulness, and warmth of Andalucia’s authentic tapas experience. Just as many Spanish bars have been operated by the same family for generations, Bullfight stands in a kitted-out gas station once owned by Cirkiel’s grandfather. These roots of kinship imbue the restaurant with a palpable soulfulness that make it feel anything but just-opened. Despite its clean, contemporary lines, the restaurant feels cozy, and that warmth continues with classic Spanish bar fare (read: comfort food) delivered with stellar expertise. Using quality ingredients, Cirkiel gets the classic Spanish coterie of flavors right, but his willingness to go rogue — as in a kale-flavored Spanish tortilla (omelette) — is a testament to his creativity and a nod to American taste buds.

DO TRY: Branzino Crudo with piperade (a Basque tomato medley full of garlic and green peppers), served with green olive puree ESSENTIALS: 4807 Airport Blvd.; 512-474-2029; bullfight-austin.com. Entrees $5-$30, small plates

meant to be shared.

Don’t-Miss Classic: Fonda San Miguel This 40-year-old bastion of artful Mexican interior food still reels in locals, visiting celebrities, and tourists for its lavish brunch, enchiladas mole, and a plethora of jaw-dropping art. 2330 W. North Loop; 512-459-4121; fondasanmiguel.com

Don’t-Miss Dive: Ski Shores Cafe For decades, Austin boat folk have steered their crafts to this Lake Austin fave, which opened in 1954 as a hot dog stand. Redone and gussied up today, it still has all the allure of a summertime lake shack, serving items from the original menu, as well as eatables tweaked for today’s more fit-centric palates.

Go for the fried catfish; the café has been using the same recipe for more than 60 years. The Big Kahuna Burger wows, too. 2905 Pearce Road; 512-394-7511; skishoresaustin.com

Branzino Crudo

From left, Emmer & Rye’s chef de cuisine Page Pressley, chef Kevin Fink, and pastry chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph

Downtown EMMER & RYE Chef Kevin Fink admits to organizing his food into tiny bites as the child of Arizona restaurateurs. Now a grown-up kitchen pro, who staged at NOMA in Copenhagen and worked at Napa Valley’s French Laundry, Fink dishes up pygmy portions of seasonal, contemporary American food with a flourish at this new restaurant, where the staff delivers daily specials to hungry diners via wooden dim-sum carts. Larger bites can be had on a real menu, too, but that list changes weekly to promote sustainability and local foraging. Slick, laid-back, and Scandinavian in energy, Emmer & Rye forecasts a (literally) grainy 2016, where forgotten cereal products such as emmer (also known as farro) play a bigger role in America’s ever-widening palates.

DO TRY: Emmer Strozzapreti, a form of hand-rolled cavatelli made with emmer and served with sweet chili, chicken, and mushrooms ESSENTIALS: 51 Rainey St., Suite 110; 512-366-5530; emmerandrye.com. Entrees $4-$54, from small plates to main dishes.

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Downtown Continued Lobster and Crawfish Pot Pie

FIXE The interior of the IBC Building might seem an unlikely place for farmhouse-style victuals.

But chef James Robert proves that a hint of nostalgia, a touch of old-fashioned Southern comfort, and recipes that recall Sunday suppers and our grandmothers tying their aprons touch not just our stomachs, but our hearts. Adorned with bucolic accoutrements (think: a screened-in “porch” in the center of the restaurant), Fixe makes you forget you’re smack dab in the city. From grits to deviled eggs to fried chicken like you have never tasted, this new hot spot has people talking.

DO TRY: Lobster and Crawfish Pot Pie ESSENTIALS: 500 W. Fifth St.; 512-888-9133; austinfixe.com. Entrees $13-$39.

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Andrew Curren An Italian-fare aficionado since studying abroad in Tuscany during college, chef Andrew Curren always wanted to re-create the intrigue of an evening in Italy at one of his restaurants. With three popular local eateries already under his belt, this chef finally seized his opportunity with the opening of Italic last April. Making up for the city’s scarcity of Italian cuisine, the restaurant precipitated a local Italian renaissance that exudes dolce vita. Here, a Milano fashionistaworthy crispness in decor marks urbane digs. Amid the sleekness, savor a cosseting menu of rustic, made-like-mamma-dishes from this chef who has been included in “Best Chefs America,” an honor in which top chefs vote for their most storied colleagues around the world, with the results published in a glossy coffee-table book.

DO TRY: Bucatini All’Amatriciana, a mix of straw-shaped noodles, pork belly flecks, and spicy red pepper flakes ESSENTIALS: 123 W. Sixth St.; 512-660-5390; italicaustin.com. Entrees $14-$25.

WU CHOW For two years before this chic Chinese dining spot debuted in November, the chief players wooed Austin at events and pop-ups with perfect Shanghai soup noodles. Hooked, the denizens could barely wait for the restaurant to open so they could taste the rest of the menu. Calling itself a Sichuan cuisine stronghold, Wu Chow excels in eight styles of regional Chinese cookery, including handcrafted dim sum, for which there’s a dedicated chef. Executive chef Ji Peng Chen, who hails from China, works closely with local purveyors, giving witness to the role that freshness wins in the vibrant flavors of Chinese fare.

DO TRY: Salt and Pepper Squid, lightly fried, akin to calamari, but lighter and more toothsome ESSENTIALS: 500 W. Fifth St.; 512-476-2469; wuchowaustin. com. Entrees $12-$25 (plus market-priced seafood).

Hip Austin has bars aplenty, but these newer downtown ones have people talking Departure Lounge The Townsend

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An interactive portal for travel planning, a wine bar, and a coffeehouse all in one, this innovative gathering place has had Austin aflutter since it opened in 2013.

Amid the enchanted digs, order a global wine, gobble up cheese from another land, and consult with a travel adviser so you can go whisking around the world. The good news? A second location opens mid-2016 at Austin Bergstrom Airport. 311 W. Fifth St., Suite 102; 512-322-9399; departurelounge.com

Music, food, history, and peerless tipples by director of hospitality Justin Elliott come together in this jewel box of a bar/restaurant. This glam spot, which opened last July, has compartments brimming with vintage books, a drippy chandelier, and tantalizing cocktails such as the Carriage House (a mix of Ransom Old Tom Gin, Cynar, and Tequila Ocho Reposado). 718 Congress Ave., Suite 100; 512-8878778; thetownsendaustin.com

East Austin Don’t-Miss Dive: Juan in a Million

GARDNER Seductive and voluptuous, vegetables have caught the imagination of artists for centuries. Curvy eggplants, bristly artichokes, defiant okra painted as still life on a plate — that’s what chef Andrew Wiseheart does at Gardner. In an outpost with interiors as idyllic as a city slicker’s version of a country farmhouse, Wiseheart makes vegetables the star of his addictive cuisine. But carnivores have nothing to fear. Meat plays well here, too, with many dishes being a pas de deux that involves both. Yield to Monday nights’ four-course prix fixe menu, which ensures you taste a variety of seasonal delights.

If you’re lucky, affable owner Juan Meza (known to locals as Don Juan) will greet you at the door. But, even when he isn’t lording over the joint, this Mexican breakfast icon draws in the hungry multitudes. Locals can’t get enough of the homemade tortillas and salsa or the classic morningjumping entrees such as huevos rancheros.

Just try to eat every bite of the Don Juan El Taco Grande — eggs, cheese, potatoes, and bacon heaped on a tortilla for just $4.60. 2300 E. Cesar Chavez St.; 512-472-3872; juaninamillion.com

DO TRY: Okra with hazelnuts, shishito jam, and serrano ham ESSENTIALS: 1914 E. Sixth St.; 512-354-1480; gardner-austin. com. Entrees $12-$40.

JUNIPER The newest of the Italian brigade, this Christopher Sandersdesigned space, with sexy interiors by Mark Cravotta, would please the likes of Dolce and Gabbana with its cool-kid, au courant motifs. Vaunting wood flourishes and industrial accents, it proffers any number of jaunty elements — think a long-stretching blue banquette that slices through the restaurant, and bathrooms so sleek and eye-widening they match the indie/alternative music that plays in the background. That chichi factor sets the mood for technique-driven, contemporary riffs on Italian cuisine, which leave spaghetti and meatballs in the dust.

Chef Nicholas Yanes developed his innovative menu after traipsing through northern Italy, where Michelin-starred chefs such as Massimo Bottura are doing the same.

Wood Grill Charred Octopus

DO TRY: Arctic char with white wine, fennel, and pernod ESSENTIALS: 2400 E. Cesar Chavez St., Suite 304; 512-220-9421; juniperaustin.com. Entrees $3-$15, small-plate dining.

LAUNDERETTE Vintage meets hipster vibe at this retrofitted laundromat. From two of the city’s savviest chefs, Rene Ortiz and pastry maven Laura Sawicki, known for their tenures at Sway and La Condesa, Launderette is what a 1950s truck stop would be if it met Cinderella’s godmother. It’s exquisite, affable, canny, and sophisticated. On trend, the chefs serve Lilliputian plates of fanciful, seasonal, nouveau-American cooking — all meant for sharing. Coriander fried oysters with jalapeño shards and charred lemons make a great start.

But, whatever you do, end with the diminutive birthday-cake ice-cream sandwiches. Cool cocktails keep the party going.

DO TRY: Wood Grill Charred Octopus, smoky-tasting pulpo that’s crisp on the outside, but tender as a kiss on the inside ESSENTIALS: 2115 Holly St.; 512-382-1599; launderetteaustin.com.

Entrees $6-$38, small-plate dining.

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Room Boom

The city has a slew of new hotels, too, including these six Juliet Ristorante

South Austin JULIET RISTORANTE At Juliet, you’ll be tempted to grab a stool on the spacious patio — where a buzzy social scene prevails — to sup on cuisine influenced by southern Italy and tweaked with Texan technique. But enter the regal yet unpretentious Joel Mozersky-designed interior for a haven from the agitation of the traffic just outside. Beneath vintage light fixtures, flirt your way through chef Jacob Weaver’s engrossing menu, which stretches from appetizers to mains with flawless élan. Begin with a Negroni tasting, a flight of 1-ounce variations of the storied cocktail.

DO TRY: Grilled beef tenderloin, dressed with fingerling conserva,

roasted mushrooms, shallot marmaletta, and pepperoni butter ESSENTIALS: 1500 Barton Springs Road; 512-479-1800; juliet-austin.com. Entrees $9-$34.

VOX TABLE Walk into this restaurant with its clean lines and airy ambience and you want to stay forever. Forgo the alluring tables for a seat at the kitchen bar, where chef Joe Anguiano performs as the master of a highly skilled culinary symphony. His players prepare ingenious New American dishes with a sculptor’s ardor. Passionate, they speak to diners as they work, teasing with remarks such as: “Wait for this: The flavors explode in the mouth.” And they do. Savory small plates encourage sharing.

DO TRY: Smoked Hamachi Pipette,

innovatively presented with a ginger/soy vinaigrette

ESSENTIALS: 1100 S. Lamar Blvd., Suite 2140; 512-375-4869; voxtableaustin.com. Entrees $6-$18, small-plate dining.

Downtown

Hotel Van Zandt

Kimpton’s first foray in Austin and arguably the coolest new hotel in town, the Van Zandt towers over Rainey Street’s bars and restaurants. Its 319 rooms and common area pull off a heart-thumping celebration of music and musicians. A terrace pool and bar, roomy suites, and Geraldine’s — a cheeky restaurant with its own soundstage — take Van Zandt to the finish line. From $239.

605 Davis St.; 512-542-5300; hotelvanzandt.com

JW Marriott Austin

Immense, glorious, and like a sponge soaking up a deluge of people looking for fun, this 34-floor, 1,012-room hotel has been an instant success. All its throng-pleasing, alfresco eateries delight. From $399.

110 E. Second St.; 512-474-4777; jwmarriottaustin.com South Austin

South Congress Hotel

Perfect location meets clever hipster ambience at this 83-room Austin-spiced hotel, which has capital views, a rooftop pool, and a prime spot on SoCo’s namesake boulevard. Be seen and satisfied at the soon-to-open Otoko, an exclusive 12-seat micro-restaurant by local celebrity chef Paul Qui, a Top Chef winner. From $289. 1603 S. Congress Ave.; 512-920-6405; southcongresshotel.com

Don’t-Miss Classic: The Salt Lick

West Austin

Though this local fave now has several outposts in the area — including at the airport — the original, rustic, ranch-house location in Driftwood stands proudly as the original. Slinging family-style barbecue the Texas way about 25 miles southwest of Austin, making it south of South Austin, Salt Lick receives kudos for pungent sauces, tender brisket, and dinosaur-sized ribs that dare you to gluttony.

18300 FM 1826; 512-858-4959; saltlickbbq.com

Sonesta Bee Cave

Overlooking the Texas Hill Country’s verdant terrain, in an upscale incorporated town

Sonesta Bee Cave

just 14 miles west of downtown Austin, this 195-room hotel is ideal if you want to be on the far side of city traffic and tucked into nature. Its rooftop terrace bar and lounge, Meridian 98, is fit for royalty. From $159. 12525 Bee Cave Parkway; 800-7663782; sonesta.com/beecave

Hotel Granduca

Like a little bit of Italy in Austin, but on steroids, the charming, 194-room, palatial Granduca sits in upscale Westlake just minutes from downtown. Enjoy afternoon tea, an expansive veranda, and Visconti Ristorante and Bar, yet another fine northern Italian restaurant to tempt the hungry.

From $209. 320 S. Capital of Texas Highway; 512-306-6400; granducaaustin.com South of Austin

Oohla Bean

Lots of Texans hanker for an escape to their rural ranch.

Playing with that penchant for the outdoors, this six-room luxury inn redefines Hill Country haven. With sleek-lined architecture by HA Architects from Austin, the adults-only getaway, about 25 miles southwest of the capital, has a rocky-edged pool that mimics a natural spring; 85 acres to gambol across; and sumptuous prix fixe, four-course meals.

From $220. 1905 Elder Hill Road, Driftwood; 512-858-4034; oohlabean.com

Hotel Van Zandt

A Don’t-Miss-Whatever-You-Do: Uchi Foodies will tell you that this must-try gets the most credit for putting Austin on the gourmet map. The popular restaurant’s brainchild, Tyson Cole, trained with top chefs in Japan, and his variations on sushi and sashimi — combined with his artful, sometimes unexpected, blending of regional ingredients — earned him a James Beard award.

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Seabrook Island South Carolina   Situated on the South Carolina coast just miles from historic Charleston, the charming, private oceanfront community of Seabrook Island delivers the ideal setting to commemorate the significance of a special occasion or important event. Residents and visitors from across the world are drawn to Seabrook’s array of world-class amenities and neighborly feel, all of which seamlessly blend into nature with a devotion to responsible planning and healthy living.

Seabrook Island’s abundant natural gifts and quality of life have made it an easy choice to create an idyllic lifestyle or deliver a sublime escape into paradise. A wedding ceremony, corporate retreat, reception or other special event fit perfectly into the Seabrook Island Club’s exceptional indoor and outdoor venues.

The Atlantic Ballroom’s gracious veranda is highlighted by sensational ocean views and includes 6,000 square feet of space.

Also featuring wraparound decks and ocean views, the Carolina and Deveaux Rooms are perfectly designed for intimate gatherings.The Cooper Room fills the need for a traditional board meeting room with projection screen capabilities. When an outdoor venue is your preference, the OceanTerrace places you

as close as you can get to the water without stepping in the sand.

Among the island’s serene, unspoiled beaches and gently swept dunes, community members and guests have access to two championship golf courses that wind through spectacular ocean, marsh, and maritime forest surroundings.

Endless activities are spotlighted at the community center, tennis center, health and fitness facility, large-scale equestrian center, full service marina and swimming pools. In addition, world-class dining, fabulous shopping and entertainment are available for all to enjoy.

This diverse, vibrant lifestyle is underscored by a welcoming atmosphere that redefines the meaning of community.

Aerial view of the Seabrook Island Club

5 Things to Know About Seabrook Island  A private oceanfront community, Seabrook Island has no commercial entities and is located about 25 miles southwest of Charleston.

Deveaux Room

 The golf courses of Seabrook Island were the first to be honored with

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.

 Tennis Magazine has ranked Seabrook Island’s Racquet Club tennis facilities among the “Top 25 U.S. Resorts.”

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

DiscoverSeabrook.com 800-358-6556 Crooked Oaks Golf Course

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The Landings Georgia   With a location as beautiful and inviting as Savannah, Georgia, it’s little wonder that a private residential community such as The Landings has been created to stand as a thriving testament to its charm-filled surroundings. Nestled among the area’s stunning landscapes and pristine waterways, The Landings boasts a level of amenities typically found in a world-class destination resort, but it’s the fun, vibrant small-town feel that has made it Savannah’s favorite island home.

The community’s welcoming atmosphere has transformed this gated neighborhood into a place where it’s blissfully easy for newcomers to meet people and make lifelong friends.The Landings New Neighbors organization and Landlovers club, coupled with Landings Club membership, provide residents the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of activities and interests that start with six magnificent golf courses designed by luminaries Fazio, Palmer and Hill. Also included are 30 miles of walking and biking trails, a 48,000-square-foot wellness and fitness complex, spa services, four dining clubhouses with farm-to-table menus, indoor and outdoor pools, two deep-water marinas,

court sports (including 34 tennis courts, pickleball and paddle tennis), playgrounds, nature trails and a dog park. More than100 social clubs in the community mean you can be as busy and involved as you like.

When you’re ready to explore the excitement, events and culture offered by enchanting, historic downtown Savannah, The Landings is just an easy 20-minute drive away. It’s just as simple to experience this exclusive club lifestyle for yourself with the community’s expansive “Island Discovery Packages,” which are offered through The Landings Company. With a stay at a beautifully appointed island home, one round of golf per person, a narrated boat tour for two and much more, you’ll be that much closer to becoming a part of this island paradise.

Sunset at one of two deepwater marinas at The Landings

5 Things to Know About The Landings  Savannah Magazine namedThe Landings as Savannah’s Best Planned Six golf courses set against stunning scenery

Community Development from 2011 to 2016.

 Just a golf cart ride away, each of the community’s six golf courses are

designated “Audubon Cooperative Sanctuaries” by Audubon International.

 Open to all Landings residents, Skidaway Farms Community Garden offers raised beds, irrigation, education and picnic areas and year-round support from experts.

 A limited number of furnished or unfurnished properties are available for short-term or long-term rentals.

 Lots for sale range from $75,000 to over $400,000, while homes are available for sale from $300,000 to over $2 million.

thelandings.com 800-841-7011 30 miles of walking and biking trails

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The Reserve at Lake Keowee South Carolina   When do you know you’ve found the perfect destination that instantly transforms your definition of home? For the last 15 years at The Reserve on Lake Keowee, this community of family-oriented friends and neighbors has been celebrating just such a haven in the foothills of South Carolina’s stunning Blue Ridge Mountains.Truly built on the values important to a quality family experience,The Reserve is a world-class destination where memories are made to last a lifetime.

Just 16 miles from Clemson University and two hours from Atlanta and Charlotte,The Reserve’s quiet hills and picturesque shores host an array of family activities from which generations effortlessly bond. Among the amenities featured within this untouched, lush setting are a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course; a central village with a post office, market, performance hall, lakeside pools and casual dining; miles of trails for hiking; and boating and fishing on the mountain-fed waters of Lake Keowee.These afternoons on the lake and friendly matches on the golf course form the stories that are remembered for years to come.

A team of exclusive onsite experts offers first-hand knowledge of the finest developer and resale properties available for year-round,

retirement, and vacation living on Lake Keowee.

Among the multitude of spectacular Lake Keowee getaways, Peninsula Ridge is a premier Lakefront neighborhood with estate-sized homesites, breathtaking lake and mountain views, and convenient access to the Village in the heart of the community via an on-call concierge boat shuttle service. But no matter which lake home you choose to create your perfect oasis,The Reserve is truly a community that invites your family to relax, discover and enjoy the adventure.

Aerial view of The Reserve at Lake Keowee

5 Things to Know About The Reserve at Lake Keowee  Among its 3,900 prime acres,The Reserve encompasses 30 of Lake Keowee’s 300 miles of shoreline.

Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course

 The Reserve at Lake Keowee will act for the fourth time as one of the host courses for the BMW Charity Pro-Am tournament, to be held May 16-22.

 Lake Keowee homes and homesites are just an hour away from the cultural hubs of Asheville, North Carolina and Greenville, South Carolina.

 Located in the heart ofThe Village, the 200-slip marina provides everything

from watercraft, kayak and paddleboard rentals and boat shuttle service to supplies and fuel. A lakeside pathway and park offer gorgeous views of the lake and marina.

 Homesites are available from the $200s and new luxury homes from the $600s.

ReserveAtLakeKeowee.com/ClubCorp 855-592-8851 Sunrise over the Blue Ridge Mountains

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The Virginian Virginia   Becoming part of a true community — one built on a foundation of fellowship, tradition and pride of ownership — is a dream many of us share. Add in wondrous natural surroundings and an endless selection of amenities that includes world-class golf and activities for the entire family, and the dream becomes even more complete. Set on nearly 600 sprawling acres in the highlands of Southwest Virginia,The Virginian Golf Club delivers on that vision, boasting a civility and quality of life that fosters the perfect place to put down roots.

Catering to those who love championship golf, a family oriented atmosphere and quiet, country living,The Virginian ensures that every moment in this community is lived to its fullest.The accolades start with a masterfully designed course byTom Fazio that has been honored as one of the best in America by several national publications.

The course’s green, flowing hills truly make use of the area’s pastoral setting, highlighted by exceptional long-range views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Each unique hole poses its own special challenge for the golfer.

While golf forms a key part ofThe Virginian’s social fabric, it is complemented

by a 44,000-square-foot clubhouse that features fine dining, live entertainment and cultural events for the entire family.The family center boasts lighted tennis courts, a junior Olympic-size pool and state-of-theart fitness center. In addition to an actual working vineyard as a highlight of the club’s landscape, plentiful activities for outdoor enthusiasts include fly fishing, boating, water skiing, bicycling and more.

Finally, a new selection of real estate and membership options in this self-contained community is highlighted by a European-style home set within a terraced landscape to another boasting splendid views down the 9th or 18th fairways. ForThe Virginian’s residents and prospective club members, the dream is indeed real.

18th hole on the Tom Fazio-designed course at The Virginian Golf Club

5 Things to Know About The Virginian  The Virginian’s custom homes, cottages and home sites preserve the Fine dining on the clubhouse patio

character of the land and maintain the natural landscape and panoramic golf course views.

 Course architectTom Fazio has more courses ranked among theTop 100 in the United States than any other designer.

 The Virginian was rated the third-best private golf community in America by the Robb Report magazine.

 Historic Abingdon is distinguished by National and Federal-style architecture, while Bristol is best known for NASCAR’s Bristol Motor Speedway.

 The community is less than five minutes away from Virginia Highlands Airport, a regional base of operations for corporate and private planes.

thevirginian.com 276-645-7050 Pastoral setting in Southwest Virginia

ClubCorp News and Events

Centre Club Tampa, Fla. This business club’s redesign nods to Tampa’s coastal locale with bright blues and calming greens. Focus on work in one of three private offices — each named for a different Tampa pro sports team — or unwind at the club’s dazzling new bar.

Reinventions

Revitalized Quintet

Clubs across the country reveal customized overhauls, including chic furnishings, modern touches, and new social and business amenities.

Get ready to be impressed.

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TPC Piper Glen Charlotte, N.C.

Pull up a plush seat at the 18-chair, four-sided bar. Or, go bold with your menu choice and order member favorite Firecracker Shrimp Tacos at K62. The casual dining restaurant melds the “K” for Arnold Palmer’s “King” moniker and “62” for his number of PGA Tour wins to form its name.

The Manor Golf & Country Club

Bernardo Heights Country Club

Milton, Ga.

At the Cellar, the club’s new casual family dining area, communal tables can accommodate the entire brood, and the three flat-screen TVs on the media wall keep everyone entertained.

Acquisitions

Coast to Coast

Two more clubs for you to play

Blackstone Country Club and Black Bear Golf Club

CLAY HAYNER (5), JEFF GRANBERY (BERNARDO)

Aurora and Parker, Colo.

One membership gets you access to both of these reinvented clubs.

On crisp Colorado evenings at Blackstone (above), in Aurora, cozy up to the impressive fireplace that accents the indoor/outdoor bar space. Eight miles south in Parker, stop in for a meal at Black Bear’s revamped Craft casual restaurant (below), which also features themed events such as a weekly seafood-centric “Dock to Door Night.”

The ClubCorp family continues to grow with two clubs on opposite coasts. On the West Coast, Bernardo Heights Country Club in San Diego features an 18-hole, Ted Robinson-designed golf course, formal and casual dining, private events space, and a patio overlooking the ninth hole. This summer, work begins on a reinvention that will include improvements to the patio, golf course, and more.

On the East Coast, Marsh Creek Country Club in St. Augustine, Fla., comprises an 18-hole golf course, upscale and casual dining, 10 tennis courts, fitness rooms, a pool, and private events space.

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ClubCorp News and Events by Alex Ethridge In the News

Hot Deals

Buzz at the Clubs

Juniors compete at PGA event … New North Texas food and wine fest … Author celebrates movie premiere Michael Dotson

Just Added:

Resort Escapes

Just what you need for golf and relaxation

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Choose your own adventure at Vail Mountain Lodge in Vail, Colo., this spring. Book the Vail Mountain Lodge Customized Package, April 24-Aug. 31, and tailor your getaway to your preferences, whether you’re seeking an active getaway, a relaxing retreat, or a little of both. Choose two from such activities as deep-tissue or Magnesium Wellness massage, private yoga sessions, guided meditation sessions, and private outdoor hiking sessions with a personal coach. The $825 package also includes a three-night stay and breakfast buffet each morning at the resort’s Terra Bistro.

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The Golden Golf Package at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples, Fla., puts the focus on the greens.

Available April 1-May 31, this offer features an upgrade to a golf-course-view room, two 18-hole rounds per night’s stay, and breakfast for two at the resort’s Lemonía restaurant. You’ll also get use of a golf cart, club storage, and a set of new TaylorMade rental golf clubs, freeing you of the hassles of traveling with your clubs. From $819.

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Continue your Ritz-Carlton experience in Hawaii. Book the Island Paradise Package at the Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua in Maui and your fifth night is free. The package also includes 10 percent off your stay in a Deluxe or Deluxe Ocean View room, daily breakfast for two in the Terrace restaurant, and discounted golf fees and preferred tee times at the resort’s Bay and Plantation golf courses. From $621.

Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua

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

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Bernardo Heights Country Club, San Diego Cheyenne Mountain Resort, Colorado Springs, Colo.

Marsh Creek Country Club, St. Augustine, Fla. Meilu Legend Hotel, Hangzhou, China Turtle Bay Resort, Kahuku, Hawaii West Lake Mansion Club, Hangzhou, China

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Five junior members from ClubCorp clubs competed on the two top teams at the 2015 PGA Junior Golf League Championship, held in November at Walt Disney World Resort’s Palm course in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Jay Leng Jr. and Ryan Smith from Morgan Run Club & Resort in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., played on Team California (San Diego); and Michael Dotson, Myles Jones, and Blake Parkman from Olde Atlanta/Windermere Golf Club in Suwanee/Cumming, Ga., played on Team Georgia (Alpharetta). The two teams battled it out in a playoff on the final day, with Team California eventually claiming the championship.

In November, 12 North Texas clubs joined forces for the first ClubCorp Food + Wine Festival, hosted by the Clubs of Prestonwood in Dallas.

Nearly 370 members and guests feasted on the club chefs’ culinary creations

Members Jeff and Natalie Hefley at the ClubCorp Food + Wine Festival

and voted on their favorite dishes. Chef Scott Ballard of Brookhaven Country Club in Farmers Branch won the Best Overall Taste category with his Lantana SpicedRub Tenderloin with Shiner Bock Hash and Sweet Potato Hay. The other participating clubs were: Canyon Creek Country Club in Richardson, Gleneagles Country Club in Plano, Hackberry Creek Country Club in Irving, Las Colinas Country Club in Irving, Stonebriar Country Club in Frisco, Stonebridge Ranch Country Club in McKinney, Tower Club in Dallas, Trophy Club Country Club in Trophy Club, Walnut Creek Country Club in Mansfield, and the affiliate Park City Club in Dallas.

New York Times best-selling author Rick Yancey, a member at Club LeConte in Knoxville, Tenn., hosted a party at the club in January to celebrate the premiere of The 5th Wave, a major motion picture based on his young-adult science-fiction novel of the same name. Despite a winter storm that brought inches of snow to Knoxville that day, Yancey’s fans and supporters gathered to watch the film at a downtown theater before heading to the club for hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and autographs from the author.

Golf course superintendents from two clubs received kudos in their respective regions. The Georgia chapter of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America inducted Chuck

RON STARR (KAPALUA)

Vail Mountain Lodge

Underwood, with Northwood Country Club in Lawrenceville, Ga., since 1982, into its Hall of Fame in December. Over the years, Underwood has overseen the redesign and rebuilding of the club’s greens, was involved in the construction of three ClubCorp golf courses, and more. … The Northern California section of the PGA of America named Matt Dillon of Granite Bay Golf Club in Granite Bay, Calif., Superintendent of the Year in November. Last year, he worked with the local water district to help develop drought policies for the golf industry in Matt Dillon Northern California.

The Northern Virginia chapter of NAIOP, a commercial real estate development association, presented Tower Club Tysons Corner in Tysons, Va., with a 2015 Award of Excellence in November for its redesigned interior. The club’s recent reinvention included opening up the floor plan, adding a new bar and furnishings, and revamping the lobby.

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Golf Digest named two ClubCorp golf instructors in its 2015-16 ranking of the 50 Best Teachers in America. Craig Shankland of LPGA International in Daytona Beach, Fla., ranked 24th, and Chris Como of Gleneagles Country Club in Plano, Texas, came in at 35th.

The magazine also recognized the top instructors in each state, including these ClubCorp instructors: Allan Bowman of Cherry Valley Country

New in China

2016 ClubCorp Tournaments April 18-22 ClubCorp Couples’ Tournament at PGA West and La Quinta Resort & Club in La Quinta, Calif.

May 11-15 ClubCorp Women’s Tennis Challenge Cup at PGA National Resort and Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.

June 9-12 ClubCorp Two-Person Best Ball at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.

July 16-23 ClubCorp Cup at the Belfry Hotel & Resort in West Midlands, U.K.

Pro Tournaments

coming to ClubCorp clubs March 28-April 3 ANA Inspiration at Mission Hill Country Club in Rancho Mirage, Calif.

April 28-May 1 Volunteers of America Texas Shootout at Las Colinas Country Club in Irving, Texas

May 2-8 Insperity Invitational at the Woodlands Country Club in the Woodlands, Texas

Club in Skillman, N.J.; Ben Hynson of Lochmere Golf Club in Cary, N.C.; Joe Leenheer of Silver Lake Country Club in Silver Lake, Ohio; and Kevin Kirk and Carol Mann at the Woodlands Country Club in the Woodlands, Texas.

Members of ClubCorp clubs get preferred room rates and discounts on food and beverage at Meilu Legend Hotel and West Lake Mansion Club, an elegant new dual property in Hangzhou, China, managed by ClubCorp. The 175,000-square-foot boutique hotel and private club, about 100 miles southwest of Shanghai, features 88 luxury rooms, restaurant and banquet facilities, lounge, and fitness center with an indoor pool. Enter the exclusive second-floor private club lobby for access to private dining rooms, meeting rooms, and a wine and cigar bar.

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Information: autoeurope.com Deal: Up to 30 percent off on worldwide car rentals, and free GPS system for all European rentals. To book, call the ClubLine or email clubline@clubcorp.com.

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The List

Key to symbols

How to use this list Business Clubs Country Clubs Golf Clubs Sports Clubs

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

Antelope Point Marina In Lake Powell. Part of Forever Resorts.

Anthem Golf & Country Club, 623-742-6200 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.

Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa The Capital Grille Flat Creek Country Club, Peachtree City, Ga.

United States Alabama Birmingham Auburn Marriott Opelika Hotel at Grand National In Auburn.

Grand National Golf Club In Auburn. Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.

Greystone Golf & Country Club Signature Gold Golf.

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

Red Mountain Theatre Company Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa Ross Bridge 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

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downtown Birmingham. Meeting and conference rooms, member workstations. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Huntsville Burningtree Country Club In Decatur. Signature Gold Golf.

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

The Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa In Florence.

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

Mobile The Battle House, a Renaissance Hotel & Spa Grand Hotel Marriott Resort, Golf Club & Spa In Point Clear.

Lakewood Golf Club In Point Clear. Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. Signature Gold Golf.

Magnolia Grove Golf Club Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.

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

Renaissance Riverview Plaza

The Summit Club, 205-252-0088

Montgomery

summit-birmingham.com Atop the Regions-Habert Plaza in

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

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Cambrian Ridge Golf Club

Capital 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.

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.

Hillcrest Manor Bed & Breakfast Montgomery Marriott Prattville Hotel at Capitol Hill In Prattville.

Next Door Restaurant Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center Shenandoah Plantation Hunting and Fishing In Union Springs.

Spa at Montgomery at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center Wynlakes Golf & Country Club Signature Gold Golf.

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.

In Phoenix and Scottsdale.

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

Gainey Ranch Golf Club, 480-951-0022

Network Alliance clubs that accept your MemberCard.

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. Golf

Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia Red Door Spa

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.

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

Oro Valley Country Club, 520-297-1121

In Chandler and Desert Ridge.

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.

Sedona Rouge Hotel & Spa

Red Door Spa Tucson National Golf Club

In Litchfield Park and Phoenix.

Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine

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 Signature Gold Dining.

Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf

Arkansas Bentonville Shadow Valley Country Club In Rogers. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. CLAY HAYNER

Where to play. Where to dine. Where to meet.

KSL Resorts: Resort properties owned and/or operated by a Network Alliance of ClubCorp. As a member, you enjoy various special rates and services.

Hot Springs Diamante, A Private Membership Golf Club, 501-922-1114 diamanteclub.com In Hot Springs Village; 50 miles from Little Rock International Airport. 18-hole golf course designed by Ault, Clark & Associates, 4 lighted clay tennis courts, pool. Closed Mon.

California Burbank Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine In Woodland Hills.

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

Spago In Beverly Hills. Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

WP24

In Seal Beach. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf

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

Hyatt Regency Monterey

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

Red/Seven In West Hollywood. Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

The Resort at Pelican Hill In Newport Coast.

Robinson Ranch Golf Club In Santa Clarita.

Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Members receive up to 56 percent off main ticket prices.

Six Flags Magic Mountain Members receive up to 56 percent off main ticket prices.

Old Ranch Country Club

Renaissance ClubSport In Aliso Viejo.

Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine

Ontario

In Newport Beach.

Canyon Crest Country Club, 951-274-7900

In Dana Point.

canyoncrestcc.com In Riverside, 20 miles from Ontario International Airport. Golf course, 6 tennis courts, swimming pool. Closed Mon.

Copley’s Restaurant Desert Falls Country Club, 760-340-5646

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.

AL.KA.LI Salon Bayside Restaurant

In Irvine.

In Beverly Hills. Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

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

Monterey

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.

Cut

House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch Signature Gold Dining.

In Newport Beach.

See Other Affiliates section.

Empire Ranch Golf Club, 916-817-8100

Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

City Club Los Angeles, 213-620-9662

Club Sportiva

courts, 3 pools. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

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

Charlie Palmer Group Receive VIP service at Charlie Palmer at Bloomingdale’s, South Coast Plaza, located in Costa Mesa.

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

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St. Regis Monarch Beach

Palm Springs

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 Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine In Rancho Mirage.

Sacramento My Sacramento Community, 800-433-5079 mysacramentocommunity.com

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.

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 Belldesigned 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.

The Declan Suites Hotel del Coronado 800-468-3533; 619-435-6611 hoteldel.com In Coronado. 679 rooms and 25 suites; spa with 21 treatment rooms; salon; fitness center; two pools; seven restaurants; meeting space.

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: Signature Gold Unlimited 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 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).

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.

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 Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine Locations in La Jolla and downtown San Diego.

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.

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What’s Happening

Awards Drumroll, please …

In its latest ranking of the country’s best hotels by popular destinations, U.S. News & World Report gave high marks to these nine Omni hotels.

at Omni

Where members of ClubCorp clubs get a 10 percent discount on the best available room rates at its 60 hotels and resorts

Dallas No. 7: Omni Dallas Hotel

Bob’s Steak & Chop House

Other News For Steak Lovers In 2016, Bob’s Steak & Chop House will unveil three more of its steakhouses in Omni hotels across the country. The first one will open in March at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort in Amelia Island, Fla.; the second, at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, Calif., in June; and the third, at the Omni Berkshire Place in New York, in midtown Manhattan, in September. Bob’s already operates restaurants in five other Omni hotels.

Did you know: Chicago-based meat purveyor Stock Yards provides Bob’s with all of its quality prime cuts of beef, including prime filet.

Omni Louisville Hotel guest bedroom Rooftop pool

Nashville No. 4: Omni Nashville Hotel New Orleans No. 5: Omni Royal Orleans Phoenix No. 12: Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia Pittsburgh No. 2: Omni William Penn Hotel (Pittsburgh) San Antonio No. 1: Mokara Hotel & Spa No. 2: La Mansión del Rio No. 8: Omni San Antonio Hotel at Colonnade Washington, D.C. No. 13: Omni Shoreham Hotel

Omni Royal Orleans

Upcoming Events Balancing Act

Under Construction Omni has broken ground on its first Kentucky project, the 612-room Omni Louisville Hotel, one block from the Kentucky International Convention Center. When it opens in early 2018, the property will be the cornerstone in Fourth Street Live, the city’s exclusive entertainment, retail, and office district.

Besides multiple dining venues, the hotel will feature 70,000 square feet of meeting space, a rooftop pool, a fitness center, a Mokara spa, a lobby art gallery, and a speakeasy with a bowling alley. For residential living, the hotel also will offer 225 luxury apartments atop its guest rooms. — DON NICHOLS

Good Deals Girlfriends’ Golf Getaway With this two-night package, available at the 12 hotels in Omni’s golf portfolio, groups of four to 12 women golfers can combine their accommodations with a round on the course, a spa treatment, a VIP dinner hosted by the executive chef, and workouts in the fitness facilities. Package is exclusive, meaning the resort will offer it to only one group at a time.

Throughout 2016, Omni is offering special presidential-themed golf packages at many of its golf resorts. For example, the Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa in Austin hosted presidents George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush for their round with the president of Argentina in 1999. In honor of that event, it’s offering a “Father-Son Presidential Package” that includes accommodations, a round of golf starting at $100 per person — representing 1999 golf prices — a sleeve of balls imprinted with the American flag, and daily Art of Breakfast buffet.

For more Omni info or reservations: 888-444-6664; omnihotels.com

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Coming

For 2016, a quarterly “Be Well Retreat” series at the Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa in Pennsylvania focuses on self-empowerment, inspiration for the soul, and mindfulness. At each retreat, various panelists will help participants find balance professionally, personally, and spiritually while embarking on their own paths of wellness. Retreat dates are May 12-14, July 8-9, and Sept. 9-11.

As part of the series, the hotel offers a special package that includes accommodations, a healthy lunch, and full access to the wellness programs, with rates from $377 per night, double occupancy.

University Club Atop Symphony Towers, 619-234-5200 uc-sandiego.com Atop Symphony Towers downtown. Two main dining rooms and six meeting rooms. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

San Francisco 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.

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

Complimentary access for traveling members.

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

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

Complimentary access for traveling members.

Club Quarters Club Sportiva See Other Affiliates section.

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 Robinsondesigned golf course, 13 tennis courts, pool, fitness facility. Closed Mon.

Lark Creek Walnut Creek Restaurant In Walnut Creek. Part of the Lark Creek Restaurant Group.

Napa Valley Lodge In Napa Valley.

One Market Restaurant Part of Lark Creek Restaurant Group.

Pleasure Cove Marina

Colorado Springs

Delaware

Cheyenne Mountain Resort The El Paso Club

Newark

In Lake Berryessa. Part of Forever Resorts.

Signature Gold Dining.

Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine Servcorp

Black Bear Golf Club, 303-840-3100

See Other Affiliates section.

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Members receive up to 56 percent off main ticket prices.

Tuscan Inn Wine Spectator Greystone Restaurant In Napa Valley. One of the Culinary Institute of America’s restaurants. VIP access for members with Signature Gold benefits.

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.

Club Sportiva See Other Affiliates section.

Coyote Creek Golf Club Signature Gold Golf.

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

Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine In Pebble Beach.

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 seasonal dining hours. Resort rates apply.

Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Sky Hotel

Denver 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. Golf

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. Golf

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

Hotel Monaco Keystone Lodge In Keystone.

Omni Interlocken Resort In Broomfield. Signature Gold Golf.

Fort Collins Fort Collins Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf

Vail Arrabelle at Vail Square The Lodge at Vail The Pines Lodge In Beaver Creek.

Sonnenalp Club In Edwards. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf

Sonnenalp Hotel Spago

See Philadelphia.

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 Hagge-Devlin-designed golf, practice and banquet facilities, clubhouse, fitness center, 17 tennis courts, 3 pools. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Sandpearl Resort StarLite Dining Cruises

Daytona Beach LPGA International, 386-274-5742 lpgainternational.com 5 miles from Daytona Beach International Airport. 39 holes of golf, pool. Signature Gold Golf.

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

In Beaver Creek. Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

mysouthcoastcommunity.com

Vail Mountain Lodge & Spa, 866-476-0700; 970-476-0700

The Capital Grille Hamilton Douglass Clothiers

vailmountainlodge.com 20 rooms; seven condos; fitness facility offering classes and programs; spa with 12 treatment rooms at the Vitality Center; restaurant

Connecticut Hartford Hartford Club Signature Gold Dining.

Stamford See New York City.

Windsor Locks Six Flags New England In Springfield, Mass. Members receive up to 56 percent off main ticket prices.

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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.

TPC Eagle Trace Golf Club In Coral Springs.

Key to symbols Business Clubs Country Clubs Golf Clubs Sports Clubs KSL Resorts

Windridge Yacht Charters

Fort Myers

The Owners Club Communities

The Capital Grille In Naples.

The Colony Golf and Bay Club In Bonita Springs.

Pelican Preserve Golf Club Raptor Bay Golf Club

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

In Bonita Springs.

Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples In Naples

Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine In Bonita Springs; Naples.

Tiburon Golf Club In Naples. Signature Gold Golf.

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 Playerdesigned 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

Amelia National Golf Club In Fernandina Beach.

Aroma’s Cigars, Wine & Martini Bar 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.

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Key to symbols Business Clubs Country Clubs Golf Clubs Sports Clubs KSL Resorts The Owners Club Communities Network Alliance Clubs/Hotels/ Services New listing Must be an overnight guest MemberCard accepted Athletic facilities

rooms, pool, private events space.

Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Golden Bear Club at Keene’s Pointe

Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort

In Windermere. Signature Gold Golf.

In Amelia Island.

Grand Bohemian Hotel House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch

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.

Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine In Jacksonville Beach.

University Club, 904-396-1687 uc-jacksonville.com In the Riverplace Tower south of downtown. Business center and athletic club with fitness classes, training, and massage. Cocktail lounge and formal and informal dining. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

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

The Biltmore In Coral Gables.

Ritz-Carlton, Coconut Grove Servcorp

Legoland In Winter Haven.

Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate In ChampionsGate.

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

Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine Todd English’s Blue Zoo Part of the Todd English Restaurant Group.

Villas of Grand Cypress Wolfgang Puck Grand Cafe Part of Levy Restaurants.

Panama City Firefly Restaurant

Pensacola Lost Key Golf Club Signature Gold Golf.

Sarasota Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine The Venetian Golf and River Club

See Other Affiliates section.

In North Venice. Signature Gold Golf.

Orlando

Tallahassee

Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge Buena Vista Palace Resort & Spa

Kinderlou Forest Golf Club

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.

Emeril’s Receive VIP access and service at Emeril’s Orlando and Emeril’s Tchoup Chop restaurants.

Fulton’s Crab House Part of Levy Restaurants.

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In Valdosta, Ga. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf

Hunter’s Green Country Club, 813-973-1000

Bentwater Golf Club, 770-529-9554

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.

bentwatergc.com In Acworth. Near Marietta and Kennesaw. 18-hole golf course, dining, banquet room, pro shop.

Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine StarLite Dining Cruises In St. Petersburg.

Tampa Club Tampa Palms Golf & Country Club, 813-972-1991

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.

Florida Aquarium Golfer’s Grail Preferred rates for golf simulator.

Brookfield Country Club, 770-993-1990

Country Club of the South, 770-475-1803

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

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

In Vero Beach.

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.

Monarch Country Club, 772-286-8447

Canongate I Golf Club, 770-463-3342

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.

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.

West Palm Beach The Capital Grille In Palm Beach Gardens.

Costa d’ Este Beach Resort & Spa

PGA National Resort & Spa

Georgia

My Tampa Bay Community, 800-433-5079

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.

Buckhead Club, 404-262-2262

tampa-palmscc.com 22 miles from Tampa International Airport. 18-hole Arthur Hillsdesigned championship golf course, 9 Har-Tru tennis courts, fitness center, junior Olympic-size pool. Overnight resort accommodations. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

University Center Club, 850-644-8528

Tampa

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.

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.

In Carrabelle.

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.

Country Club of Gwinnett, 770-978-7755

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. Golf

In Palm Beach Gardens.

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

St. James Bay

Braelinn Golf Club, 770-631-3100

Tower in downtown Atlanta. Two main dining rooms, seven private meeting rooms, bar and lounge.

Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

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. Golf

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.

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.

Cigar City Club Commerce Club, 404-222-0191 commerceclubatlanta.com On the 49th floor of 191 Peachtree THE CLUBLINE

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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.

Eagle Watch Golf Club, 770-591-1000 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.

The Ellis Hotel 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.

Georgia National Golf Club, 770-914-9994 georgianationalgc.com In McDonough. 30 miles southeast of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 18-hole golf course, bar, grill. Closed Tue.

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.

Quest Women’s Spa & Fitness Center

to all members during Masters week.

heronbaygc.com In Locust Grove. 30 miles south of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 18-hole golf course, dining room, pool, 2 tennis courts. Closed Mon.

In Alpharetta.

Macon

Jonpaul’s Tonsorial and Spa Services

In Greensboro.

Heron Bay Golf Club, 770-320-8500

In Johns Creek.

Laurel Springs Golf Club, 770-884-0065 laurelspringsclub.com In Suwanee, 27 miles north of Atlanta. 18-hole Jack Nicklausdesigned 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.

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

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, 3 tennis courts, pool (open seasonally).

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. Golf

The Ritz-Carlton Atlanta The Ritz-Carlton Buckhead The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation Six Flags Over Georgia Members receive up to 56 percent off main ticket prices.

Six Flags White Water Members receive up to 56 percent off main ticket prices.

Sun City Peachtree Golf Club, 678-242-1933

Healy Point Country Club, 478-743-1495

See Cincinnati.

Indianapolis

River Forest Golf Club, 478-974-0974

Access for Signature and Associate Gold only.

riverforestgc.com In Forsyth. 25 miles northwest of Macon. 18-hole golf course, dining room, access to pool, tennis, and fitness facilities. Closed Mon.

Hawaii

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

In Waikoloa.

White Columns Country Club, 770-343-9025

St. Regis Princeville Resort

whitecolumnscountryclub.com In Milton. 18-hole Tom Faziodesigned golf course, dining, tennis complex with 10 courts, outdoor swim center, fitness facilities. Closed Mon. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Maui

See Tallahassee, Fla.

Hawaii Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine

Kauai

Dunes at Maui Lani Golf Course Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua Spago Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

Oahu Hawaii Prince Golf Club Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki Olomana Golf Club Plaza Club

Whitewater Creek Country Club, 770-460-0877

Signature Gold Dining.

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.

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

Windermere Golf Club, 678-513-1000

Illinois

Augusta The Carriage House Inn In Aiken, South Carolina.

The Pinnacle Club The Willcox

Royal Hawaiian Golf Club

Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine In Honolulu; Ko Olina.

Turtle Bay Resort In Kahuku.

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

Bar Toma Part of Levy Restaurants.

Broken Arrow Golf Club In Lockport.

Cafe Spiaggia

In Aiken, South Carolina.

Part of Levy Restaurants.

Woodside Plantation Country Club, 803-649-3383

In Homewood.

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

Rolling Hills Country Club In Newburgh. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

House of Blues Foundation Room

Traditions of Braselton, 706-363-9963

windermeregc.com In Cumming. 18-hole Davis Love III-designed golf course, dining room, private events facilities.

Evansville

In Itasca.

Valdosta

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.

In Geneva. Signature Gold Golf.

Indiana

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

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

White Oak Golf Club, 770-251-6700

Chicago Elite Yacht Club Quarters Hotel The Drake Hotel Eagle Brook Country Club

Calumet Country Club The Capital Grille Locations in Chicago, Lombard, and Rosemont.

The Carlton Club at RitzCarlton, Chicago Spa access only.

Eaglewood Resort & Spa

House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch Signature Gold Dining.

Metropolitan Club, 312-876-3200 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.

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.

Mission Hills Country Club In Northbrook.

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. Golf.

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

Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine Seadog Cruises Six Flags Great America Members receive up to 56 percent off main ticket prices.

Spiaggia Part of Levy Restaurants.

Spirit of Chicago Tamarack Golf Club In Naperville.

Florence The Capital Grille 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.

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.

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

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

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

Nicklaus Golf Club at LionsGate, 913-402-1000 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.

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

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Kentucky

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Spirit of Baltimore

See Cincinnati.

Massachusetts

private championship course.

4 lighted tennis courts, fitness center, pool. Closed Mon.

Skyline Club, 248-350-9898

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

My New England Community, 800-433-5079

Polo Fields Golf & Country Club

mynewenglandcommunity.com

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.

Boston College Club, 617-946-2828

TPC Michigan, 313-436-3000

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.

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. Golf

GlenOaks Country Club

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

Lexington Greenbrier Golf & Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Louisiana

Boston

The Capital Grille

University Club of Michigan State University

Lake Charles

In Boston and Chestnut Hill.

Lake Charles Country Club

Club Quarters Hotel House of Blues Foundation Room

Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

Access for Signature and Associate Gold only.

Minnesota

Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf

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

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

English Turn Golf and Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

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

House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch Signature Gold Dining.

Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans Windsor Court Hotel

Shreveport Southern Trace Country Club, 318-798-8300 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 Baltimore The Capital Grille The Golf Club at South River In Edgewater

Red Door Spa In Baltimore, Bethesda, and Gaithersburg.

Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine

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Hebron Louisville

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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.

Michigan Detroit My Detroit Community, 800-433-5079 mydetroitcommunity.com

The Capital Grille Clubs at Polo Fields In Ann Arbor.

Coach Insignia Dearborn Racquet & Health Club In Dearborn.

Northern Lakes Seafood Co. In Bloomfield Hills.

In Lansing.

Wolfgang Puck Grille

Minneapolis The Capital Grille

Rochester Somerby Golf Club In Byron. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

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

Jackson Lake Caroline Golf Club In Madison. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Patrick Farms Golf Club In Pearl.

Whisper Lake Country Club In Madison.

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

Lake of the Ozarks Marina In Lake of the Ozarks. Part of Forever Resorts.

The Lodge of Four Seasons In Lake Ozark.

Kansas City

In Novi.

The Capital Grille Nicklaus Golf Club at LionsGate, 913-402-1000

Oak Pointe Country Club, 810-229-4554

In Overland Park, Kansas. See Kansas City, Kansas.

oak-pointe.com In Brighton, 30 miles west of Detroit. 18-hole Arthur Hillsdesigned golf course and 18-hole

St. Louis

No. VI Chophouse

Missouri Athletic Club Signature Gold Dining.

Omni Majestic Hotel Six Flags St. Louis Members receive up to 56 percent off main ticket prices.

WingHaven Country Club

Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino MGM Grand Hotel and Casino Postrio

In O’Fallon. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

Nebraska

Red Square Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine The Signature at MGM Grand Spago

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

Nevada Las Vegas 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.

Callville Bay Resort & Marina In Lake Mead. Part of Forever Resorts.

Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

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

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

Vdara Hotel & Spa Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grille Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

Yellowtail Japanese Restaurant & Lounge

Reno Charlie Palmer Group

Canyon Gate Country Club, 702-363-0303

Receive VIP access and service at Charlie Palmer Steak restaurants.

canyon-gate.com In Canyon Gate, 8 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip. 18-hole golf course, 4 tennis courts, 2 pools, Jacuzzi, fitness center. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

In Incline Village.

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.

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

Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino 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.

New Jersey Atlantic City Red Door Spa Wolfgang Puck American Grille Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

Newark Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club In Bedminster Township.

Signature Gold/O.N.E. Golf.

Fix Restaurant House of Blues Foundation Room

Trenton

Access for Signature and Associate Gold only.

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.

House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch Signature Gold Dining.

Le Cirque

Cherry Valley Country Club

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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 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.

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Omni Grove Park Inn

Charlotte The Capital Grille Charlotte City Club Signature Gold Dining.

Charlotte Motor Speedway Chetola Resort In Blowing Rock.

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

Firethorne Country Club, 704-243-2433 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. Golf.

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River Run Country Club In Davidson. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Sequoyah National Golf Club In Whittier.

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20 miles from Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Dining room and grill, 7 private rooms.

Signature Gold Dining.

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Formal and informal dining, 6 private dining rooms. Signature Gold Dining.

Devils Ridge Golf Club, 919-557-6100 devilsridgecc.com In Holly Springs, 20 miles southwest of Raleigh. 18-hole John LaFoy-designed golf course. Grill area, 3 private dining rooms, and driving range. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Lochmere Golf Club, 919-851-0611 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 LaFoydesigned course, clubhouse, 6 tennis courts, grill. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

O2 Fitness In Cary, Chapel Hill, Fuquay Varina, and Raleigh.

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.

Wilmington City Club of Wilmington O2 Fitness River Landing Country Club

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.

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

Belterra Casino Resort & Spa In Florence, Ind.

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

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

The Woodhouse Day

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. Golf.

Oak Valley Golf Club In Advance. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Piedmont Club, 336-724-7077 piedmont-nc.com Atop BB&T Financial Center in downtown. 20 miles from Piedmont Triad International Airport. Grill dining area, private rooms, lounge, meeting and conference rooms. Signature Gold Dining.

Starmount Forest Country Club

Spa

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

Blue Point Grill The Cabin Club Chagrin Valley Athletic Club In Chagrin Falls.

The Club at Hillbrook In Chagrin Falls.

The Club at Key Center, 216-241-1272 theclubatkeycenter.com Downtown on the 3rd and 4th floors of Key Center overlooking Memorial Plaza. Fountain-view dining room, 5 private dining rooms, and pub, fitness center.

Signature Gold Dining.

Delmonico’s Steakhouse Elyria Country Club In Elyria.

Fox Meadow Country Club

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

In Medina.

Ohio

In Medina.

Akron Firestone Country Club, 330-644-8441 firestonecountryclub.com 15 miles from the Akron-Canton

Hill ‘n Dale Club House of Blues Foundation Room Access for Signature and Associate Gold only.

Lakeside Yacht Club Pro Football Hall of Fame In Canton.

Quail Hollow Country Club, 440-639-3800 quailhollowcc.com In Concord, 25 miles east of Cleveland. Weiskopf-Morrish golf course and Bruce Devlin golf course, fitness center.

Rustic Hills Country Club In Medina.

Salmon Dave’s Pacific Rim Signature of Solon Country Club In Solon.

Steele Mansion Inn In Painesville.

Weymouth Country Club In Medina.

Columbus Capital Club Signature Gold Dining.

Heritage Golf Club In Hilliard. 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.

The Woodhouse Day Spa

Oklahoma Oklahoma City Dornick Hills Country Club In Ardmore. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

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

Shawnee Country Club In Shawnee. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

The Trails Golf Club In Norman. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Tulsa Club at Indian Springs In Broken Arrow.

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

Philadelphia Applecross Country Club In Downingtown.

Blue Hen Bed & Breakfast In Newark, Del.

The Capital Grille Club Quarters Hotel

Freedom Elite Yacht 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.

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.

Westin Philadelphia

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.

Nemacolin Woodlands Resort 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 and pub.

Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Salon Vivace

Pittsburgh

In Gibsonia and Pittsburgh.

My Pittsburgh Community, 800-433-5079

In Beaver.

mypittsburghcommunity.com

Allegheny HYP Club The Capital Grille The Carlton Restaurant Diamond Run Golf Club, 412-741-2020 diamond-run.com In Sewickley, 16 miles from

Seven Oaks Country Club 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.

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Charleston Belmond Charleston Place Hotel Charleston National Golf Club Harbour Club, 843-723-9680 harbour-charleston.com In historic downtown Charleston, across from Waterfront Park and the harbor. Dining, meeting rooms, bar, and rooftop terrace.

Closed Mon. 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

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.

Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort The Owners Club at Hilton Head, 843-342-6539 Set in the prestigious Indigo Run private community, a short drive to the island’s beaches. Special privileges at the Jack Nicklausdesigned 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 Golf at Dye Club.

Preferred rates at Fazio, Love, and Norman courses.

House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch

In Mt. Pleasant.

Signature Gold Dining.

Columbia

Wachesaw Plantation Club

Capital City Club, 803-256-2000 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.

Inn at USC

Greenville Commerce Club, 864-232-5600 commerce-club.com Atop the One Liberty Square building downtown. Dining and meeting rooms, bar, and grill.

Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Hyatt Regency Greenville Musgrove Mills Golf Club

Hilton Head Island Country Club of Hilton Head, 843-681-2582 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, putting and chipping greens, 6 clay tennis courts, fitness center, 2 pools. Marina access.

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

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In Murrells Inlet. Signature Gold Golf.

Tennessee Chattanooga Black Creek Country Club Signature Gold Golf.

The Chattanoogan

Knoxville Club LeConte, 865-523-0405 clubleconte.com Atop Plaza Tower downtown, with views of the Tennessee River and Smoky Mountains. Dining rooms, lounge, 7 private dining rooms, meeting and conference rooms.

Signature Gold Dining.

Fox Den Country Club Signature Gold Golf.

Memphis Crescent Club, 901-684-1010 crescent-club.com Atop Crescent Center between downtown Memphis and Germantown. Meeting and conference rooms, member workstations, and state-of-theart audiovisual equipment. Main dining room, 5 private dining rooms. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Nashville Bluegrass Yacht & Country Club, 615-824-6528 bluegrasscountryclub.com In Hendersonville. 18-hole golf course, 4 tennis courts, swimming pool, dining facilities, and marina.

Signature Gold Golf.

Temple Hills Country Club, 615-646-4785 templehillsgolf.com In Franklin, about 20 miles south of Nashville. 17 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. Golf.

Texas Abilene Abilene Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Amarillo Amarillo Club Signature Gold Dining.

Austin My Lone Star Community, 800-433-5079 mylonestarcommunity.com

Driskill Hotel 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.

The Hills Country Club, 512-261-7272 In the Village of the Hills, 20 miles from downtown Austin along Lake Travis. Two 18-hole courses: the Jack Nicklausdesigned 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.

Lakeway 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.

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 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. Golf.

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 Hills Clubhouse In Plano. 18-hole course designed by Dave Bennett.

Pool. Closed Tue.

Cooper Hotel, Conference Center & Spa Corinthian Wellness Spa In Southlake.

Del Frisco’s Receive VIP access and service at Del Frisco’s in Dallas and Fort Worth.

Five Sixty by Wolfgang Puck 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 VonHagge-designed 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 oakmontclub.com In Corinth, 20 miles northwest of Dallas. 18-hole course designed by Roger Packard and Don January; practice facility with doubleended driving range, clubhouse with pool and tennis facilities.

Omni Dallas Convention Center Hotel Omni Dallas Hotel at Park West Red Door Spa In Dallas and Plano.

Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek 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. Members receive up to 56 percent off main ticket prices.

Six Flags Over Texas In Arlington. Members receive up to 56 percent off main ticket prices.

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.

Stonebridge Ranch Country Club stonebridgeranchcountryclub.com In McKinney. Overnight accommodations in golf course cottages. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

The Ranch Clubhouse, 972-540-2000 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 clubhouse, fitness center, meeting and conference rooms, and special-event facilities. Closed Mon.

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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.

The Westin Stonebriar Resort

El Paso Coronado Golf & Country Club

Fort Worth See Dallas/Fort Worth.

Houston My Houston Community, 800-433-5079 myhoustoncommunity.com

April Sound Country Club, 936-588-1101 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.

The Clubs of Kingwood theclubsofkingwood.com In Kingwood. Hailed as one of the “World’s Largest Private Country Clubs”

The Clubs of Kingwood at Deerwood, 281-360-1060 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.

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.

Houston City Club, 713-840-9001 houstoncityclub.com In West Houston at Greenway Plaza. 10 indoor tennis courts, athletic facilities, racquetball. Casual and fine dining. Signature Gold Dining.

The Houston Club, 713-225-3257 On the 49th floor in One Shell Plaza downtown. Dining with

views of the 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. Walkerdesigned 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 Devlin-designed 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 Summit Club Signature Gold Dining.

Lubbock Hillcrest Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

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.

Midland Green Tree Country Club Signature Gold Golf.

San Angelo 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.

Hotel Contessa Lake Amistad Resort & Marina In Del Rio. Part of Forever Resorts.

Mokara Hotel & Spa Omni La Mansión del Rio Hotel Plaza Club, 210-227-4191 plazasanantonio.com Atop Frost Bank Tower downtown. Dining facilities with 8 private dining areas, bar, conference space, business center, private event facilities, and concierge services. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

River Crossing Club In Spring Branch. Signature Gold Golf.

Six Flags Fiesta Texas Members receive up to 56 percent off main ticket prices.

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. Golf.

Waco Baylor Club Situated on the home side of Baylor University’s McLane Stadium. Dining, private event spaces, meeting rooms with business amenities. Signature Gold Dining.

Utah

McAllen

Park City

Cimarron Country Club, 956-581-7401

Jeremy Ranch Golf & Country Club

clubatcimarron.com In Mission. 5 miles from McAllen Miller International Airport.

Championship golf course, pool, racquetball courts, lighted tennis courts. Closed Mon.

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

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Virginia Arlington See Washington, D.C.

Centreville See Washington, D.C.

Haymarket

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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.

Lansdowne See Washington, D.C.

Leesburg See Washington, D.C.

Norfolk The Currituck Club, 252-453-9400 thecurrituckgolfclub.com On the Outer Banks, North Carolina, between Duck and Corolla. 90 miles from Norfolk International Airport. 18-hole Rees Jones course, practice facilities.

Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Greenbrier Country Club, 757-547-7375 greenbrierclub.com In Chesapeake. 12 miles from Norfolk International Airport.

Championship Rees Jonesdesigned 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.

Nags Head Golf Links, 252-441-8073

Washington, D.C.

Roanoke Hidden Valley Country Club In Salem. Signature Gold Golf.

Tysons See Washington, D.C.

Washington 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 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 high-speed wireless Internet access and videoconferencing center. Signature Gold Dining.

The Golf Club at Echo Falls

In Newcastle.

fordscolonycc.com In Williamsburg, about 50 miles east of Richmond International Airport. Three 18-hole Dan Maples-designed courses, six P R I VAT EC LU B S.C O M S P R I N G 2016

Coeur d’Alene Golf & Spa Resort

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 Sanderling Resort Spirit of Norfolk Town Point Club, 757-625-6606

Ford’s Colony Country Club, 757-258-4100

Spokane In Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

In Snohomish.

Richmond

Willows Lodge In Woodinville.

Omni Richmond Hotel Red Door Spa Stonehenge Golf & Country Club, 804-378-7841

nagsheadgolflinks.com On the Outer Banks, North Carolina. 90 miles from Norfolk International Airport. 18-hole golf course and grill. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

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.

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indoor practice tees, casual and formal dining, private events space. Signature Gold Unlimited/ O.N.E. Golf.

The Golf Club at Hawks Prairie In Lacey.

The Golf Club at Newcastle Harbour Pointe Golf Club In Mukilteo.

Hotel Monaco Hotel Vintage Park Mill Creek Country Club In Mill Creek. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Sorrento Hotel Trophy Lake Golf & Casting In Port Orchard.

Vida Spa Washington National Golf Club In Auburn.

Tacoma Pacific Grill Smoke + Cedar

Washington, D.C. My Capital Community, 800-433-5079

Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C. 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 golf course, 4 lighted Har-Tru tennis courts, pool, pro shop, dining areas, private dining rooms, and fitness center.

The Source

mycapitalcommunity.com

Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

Capital & National Elite Yachts The Capital Grille

Spirit of Washington Sportrock Climbing Center

In Washington, D.C.; and Tysons Corner, Va.

In Sterling, 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. Golf.

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.

Club Quarters Hotel The Golf Club at Lansdowne In Lansdowne, Va.

Lansdowne Resort In Lansdowne, Va.

Madame Tussaud’s Presidents Gallery Members receive 50 percent off admission.

Mt. Vernon Excursion Odyssey Cruises Piedmont Club, 703-753-5922 piedmontclub.com In Haymarket, Va. 25 miles from Washington Dulles International Airport. 18-hole Tom Faziodesigned 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.

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.

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PGA Tour

CHAD COLLINS No. 1 in SCRAMBLING

Straight From the Top

Four of last season’s elite stat leaders on golf’s big three tours — PGA, Champions, and LPGA — reveal their secrets for perfecting key playing categories so you can add some skills to your own arsenal BY

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Champions Tour

FRED FUNK No. 1 in SAND SAVES

MO MARTIN No. 1 in DRIVING ACCURACY

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LPGA Tour Champions Tour

MARK MCNULTY No. 1 in PUTTING

Bonus/Golf/ Chad Collins’ pointers for …

SHORT-GAME WIZARDRY

Simplify Club Selection “With very few exceptions, I will use my 60-degree lob wedge when I’m anywhere within 70 yards of the green — even times where most players might use a less-lofted club to play a bump-and-run. Amateurs know how much confidence impacts the short game, and having a go-to club gives confidence. It eliminates the variable of choosing the wrong club in a given situation.”

Develop a Go-To Shot “The same thing holds true for shot selection. I generally hit midrange shots medium-high with a little bit of check and a little bit of release. I hardly ever hit any flop shots. If I have enough green to work with, it’s all high-percentage shots. I also read the green on chips and pitches as I would for a putt, not so much because I’m trying to hole them all the time but just to help get it up there as close as I can. I take several practice strokes near the ball to get a feel for the grass and for the swing I’ll have to make to hit it the distance I want.”

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Don’t Flip at the Ball “I keep my technique straightforward, too. Most of the time, the clubface will be slightly open, with the ball toward the back of my stance, which is narrow and also a little bit open, and my weight on my front side. It’s mostly trial and error with

all the variables to see what works for you. One thing that isn’t emphasized enough: You have to keep the butt end of the club ahead of your left arm. Otherwise, you’re flipping at the ball, which leads to all those chunks and skulled shots.”

Practice Putting Properly “The other key to good scrambling is holing makeable putts.

I devote at least 80 percent of my practice putting time to putts inside 10 feet. Those are the crucial ones.”

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Chad Collins ranked No. 1 in Scrambling (66.18 percent) on the PGA Tour last season.

He has had five top 10 finishes in his PGA Tour career.

Fred Funk’s pointers for …

SUREFIRE SAND SAVES

Make Use of the Bounce “The biggest fault of amateurs is that they don’t open up the face and use the bounce on the sand wedge. You have to use the back of the sole to get through the sand instead of digging down into it. Get in the practice bunker and experiment with getting the face as open as you can. If you look at [fellow Champions Tour player and two-time U.S. Open champion] Lee Janzen, he gets the face so open it’s almost like a spatula.”

Accelerate Through the Sand “Once the clubface is open, make sure it stays open throughout. If the toe of the club rolls over through impact and the face closes, you have defeated the whole purpose. When I need to get added loft on a bunker shot, I may even weaken my left-hand grip a bit, which further opens the face and lets me swing more aggressively at the ball and have it come out soft. Accelerating through the sand is always key. This isn’t a wimpy little shot. Since you’re hitting behind the ball, you have to commit to hitting through it.”

React to Sand Conditions

Don’t Get Greedy

“Read the sand with your feet. Different sand conditions require adjustments. With soft, deep, really granular sand, it’s much more difficult to get the ball to spin; it won’t grab as much when it hits the green. You’ll need even more acceleration than usual and you’ll need to prepare for the ball to run out more. With tighterpacked sand, you don’t want the clubface way open, because you need to dig into the sand a bit to get under the ball.”

“You need to know which bunkers to avoid given the pin position and when to take your medicine. If you short-side yourself in a bunker with a high lip, you just want to get the ball out and try to leave yourself any kind of par putt and make no worse than bogey.”

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Fred Funk ranked No. 1 in Sand Save Percentage (61.02 percent) on the Champions Tour in 2015. He has won eight PGA Tour and nine Champions Tour titles in his career.

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Mo Martin ranked No. 1 in Driving Accuracy (89.9 percent) on the LPGA Tour last year, leading by more than 7 percentage points. She won the 2014 Ricoh Women’s British Open.

Mo Martin’s pointers for …

FAIRWAY-FINDING DRIVES

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Start With Sound Fundamentals “I have hit my driver well from the time I started playing. It boils down to being neutral. I’m as neutral as you can get — neutral setup, neutral plane, neutral angles, neutral grip. As a result, I don’t have to make compensations.

That’s the basic recipe for accuracy, and the beauty of being in the fairway so often is that it generally takes big numbers out of play.”

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Swing Freely, Not Fearfully “There’s no guiding the ball. Anybody who plays the game well would agree with that. While there are very few times when I try to kill the ball, I swing the club. You never want to steer the driver, or any club.”

Employ the Tee Box’s Width “One thing I don’t see enough amateurs do is use the tee box to their advantage. They tee up in the center of the tee box and aim for the center of the fairway, even if their general shot shape is a fade. If you’re a fader of the ball, on a straightaway hole you should go to the right side of the tee box and aim for the left side of the fairway. If you draw the ball, do the opposite. Play for the shot you hit, not for your best shot.”

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Mark McNulty’s pointers for …

ROCK-SOLID PUTTING

Don’t Decelerate “As a kid growing up in Zimbabwe, I played on sand greens, so from the outset I developed a stroke that had acceleration.

Acceleration is so important. I also developed a putting grip where my left forefinger extends straight down the left side of the grip, my right forefinger extends down the right side of the grip, and both my thumbs extend straight down the top of the grip.”

Minimize Face Rotation

Control With Your Shoulders “My grip eliminates a lot of wrist action.

Ideally, once you have affixed your hands to the putter, there should be no more hand movement from that point on — just rock your shoulders. Let your left shoulder drop a bit when you take your backswing, and let your right shoulder drop a bit on your forward swing.”

Keep Your Head Stationary “The biggest, most common fault among golfers is that, when they’re rocking their shoulders, the head tends to move backward through impact.

You have to concentrate on keeping the head completely still. Here’s a great drill: Find a wall with a baseboard.

Put your putter head against it and rest your head lightly against the wall — you should feel a bit more weight on your toes than your heels. Then just try to rock the shoulders and get the toe of the putter moving up and down along that baseboard. This produces a straightback, straight-through stroke, and it also puts your eyes properly over the ball, not past it or inside of it.”

Mark McNulty ranked No. 1 in Overall Putting Average (1.257 putts per hole) on the Champions Tour in 2015.

He is an eight-time winner on the Champions Tour and has captured 55 other titles worldwide in his career.

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“With the left hand and right hand mirroring each other, you develop a pretty nonrotational putter head back and through the ball. There shouldn’t be much rotation of the putter head.

Whatever rotation you have going back has to be covered as you come through, which brings timing into the equation. Plus, that open-to-closed stroke can impart different kinds of spin on the ball when what you want is simply maximum overspin.”

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GOING WITH THE

GRAIN

Three deliciously healthful alternatives for your springtime menus at home BY

ROBIN BARR SUSSMAN

Rye berries

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Step aside, quinoa. Whole grains such as farro, rye berry, kamut, and others are trending as center-of-theplate dishes with their deep nutty flavors, textures, and nutritional benefits. From almond-crusted sea bass with rye berry pilaf to Spanish chorizo with peppers, feta, and farro, the club chefs are dishing up wellseasoned grain recipes so you can ditch the high-carb, lower-nutrient potatoes, pasta, and white rice, and fuel up the right way this spring.

Almond-Crusted Sea Bass With Asparagus and Rye Berry Pilaf Executive chef Alex Kelly of Texas’ Houston City Club shares her popular recipe for silky nut-crusted sea bass over a medley of spring vegetables with rye berries and parsley oil. The luxurious dish is spring fresh, energy charged, and impressive for any occasion.

3 tablespoons butter, divided 1 tablespoon garlic, minced 1 cup baby carrots, diced 1 cup tricolor asparagus tips 5 cups rye berries, cooked salt and pepper 6 sea bass fillets (6 ounces each) 1 cup almonds, finely chopped 1 bunch microgreens 6 ounces parsley oil

In a large, nonstick pan over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of the butter, plus the garlic and carrots. Saute about 8 minutes until tender. Add the asparagus and saute until tender, about another 8 minutes. To the pan, add cooked rye berries, salt and pepper to taste, and lightly combine. Cover to keep warm until ready to serve.

Season the fish fillets with salt and pepper. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a small bowl in the microwave. Using a pastry brush, coat each side of the fish with the melted butter. Coat both sides of the fish evenly with almonds, pressing gently so they stick. Heat a large, heavy pan to medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter. Sear the fish on each side about 6 minutes, carefully turning to keep the almond crust intact.

To serve, plate the rye berry vegetable medley. Top each serving with a fish fillet and microgreens. Drizzle the parsley oil around the plate and serve immediately.

Yield: 6 servings

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Chef’s tip: “For a more tender texture, soak rye berries overnight and cook them for two to three hours.”

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Combining rich-flavored, almond-crusted fish with tangy, high-fiber rye berries and spring veggies equals healthful eating that isn’t boring. — Executive chef Alex Kelly, Houston City Club, Houston

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Bonus/Recipes/ Spanish Chorizo, Peppers, Feta, and Mint With Farro

3 cups farro 2 teaspoons olive oil 10 ounces dry Spanish chorizo, thinly sliced 2 medium shallots, minced 1 cup red bell pepper, minced 1 cup celery, minced

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With its savory flavor and chewy texture, farro is a chef favorite for its ability to partner with a variety of proteins and culinary styles.

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— Executive chef Sebastian Heil,

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1-1/2 cups chicken stock 2 tablespoons butter kosher salt 6 ounces feta cheese, roughly crumbled 1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped In a deep medium-size pan, cover the farro with water and bring to a boil. Simmer over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 25 minutes. Drain well and set aside.

In a large deep skillet, heat the olive oil.

Add chorizo and cook over moderate heat

until just starting to brown, about 5 minutes.

Add shallots, bell pepper, and celery, and cook until softened, about 5 more minutes. Stir in the farro and chicken stock, and cook until most of the stock is absorbed, about 3 minutes.

Stir in the butter and season to taste with kosher salt. Serve the farro-veggie-chorizo mixture in bowls, and top with feta and mint.

Yield: 6 servings

Chef’s tip: “Add a splash of lemon juice to grain dishes to perk up the flavor with a little acidity.”

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Executive chef Sebastian Heil of the Tower Club in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., whips up an electrifying one-dish meal with tangy Mediterranean twists. He incorporates farro wheat with spicy sausage, red bell peppers, feta, and mint for this light but full-flavored grain dish.

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Kamut kernels are larger than conventional wheat, and some people who have problems digesting conventional wheat can better tolerate it.

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— Executive chef Philip Carter, Aliso Viejo Country Club, Aliso Viejo, Calif.

Braised Short Ribs With Heirloom Tomatoes, Spinach, Garlic, and Kamut

For this robust Italian-style recipe starring tender, slow-cooked short ribs, executive chef Philip Carter of Aliso Viejo Country Club in California replaces his usual pasta base with sweet- and nutty-flavored kamut for a nutritional boost.

MELANIE ACEVEDO (KAMUT)

6 pounds boneless short ribs 2 cups carrots, chopped 2 cups celery, chopped 2 cups canned, diced tomatoes with juices 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped 2 tablespoons rosemary, minced 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons salt 1 tablespoon ground black pepper 1-1/2 cups kamut, soaked overnight and drained 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons garlic, minced 12 baby heirloom tomatoes, sliced in half 3 cups baby spinach leaves 1 cup parsley, finely chopped Parmesan cheese, shaved in thick shreds Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Season both sides of the short ribs with salt and pepper and sear on high heat in a large, heavy saute pan until browned, about 2 minutes on each side. Place the meat in a large roasting pan and add the carrots, celery, tomatoes, thyme, rosemary, garlic cloves, salt, and pepper. Cover with aluminum foil and roast in the oven for 6 hours.

Remove the meat from the roasting pan and place on a baking sheet to cool. After the meat has cooled to about 70 degrees, shred the short ribs with two forks.

Set aside and cover with foil to keep warm. Discard the other pan ingredients.

In a deep, nonstick pot, add 1 cup of water and kamut.

Bring to a boil. Decrease the heat to simmer, cover, and cook until the kamut is tender, 50 to 60 minutes. Set aside and let it sit covered for about 15 minutes.

In a large saute pan, add olive oil, minced garlic, heirloom tomatoes, and spinach. Saute for 3 minutes on medium heat. Add kamut to the saute pan and toss all the ingredients together until combined.

To serve, divide the kamut mixture and top each serving with shredded short ribs. Garnish each serving with parsley and thick shreds of Parmesan.

Yield: 6 servings

Chef’s tip: “For something with a more buttery, natural flavor and a healthy dose of B3, zinc, and magnesium, use kamut instead of white rice in other dishes as well.”

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Vegetables!

This probably wasn’t what your mother had in mind when she told you to eat all your greens, but some of the country’s top bartenders are now elevating mixed drinks with veggie juices and infusions, giving you succulently savory — and more nutritious — alternatives to ubiquitous fruity or sour cocktails.

All you’ll need is a juicer and the savory ingredients to make these mixologists’ garden-fresh creations at home. Squash and celery never looked so appetizing.

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DREAMSTIME (CELERY, SQUASH)

DRINK YOUR

“This drink is inspired by the bounty of produce sourced from nearby Colorado farms.

The butternut squash’s earthiness pairs with the Cointreau’s orange flavoring and the simple syrup’s sweetness, which is cut by the zing of lime and bitters. The cognac’s mellow foundation gives it body.” — KRISTINA GOODE, general manager of Aspen Kitchen

by David Burke Group in Aspen, Colo.

BUTTERNUT SQUASHED SIDECAR 1-1/2 ounces butternut squash, pureed 1/4 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice 1/2 ounce cane sugar simple syrup 1/4 ounce Cointreau orange liqueur 1-1/2 ounces VSOP cognac 3 dashes Dale DeGroff’s Pimento Aromatic Bitters or Angostura bitters powdered sugar freshly ground nutmeg In the oven, roast the butternut squash until soft. Puree it in a blender.

Place squash and all other ingredients except powdered sugar and nutmeg in a cocktail shaker. Add large ice cubes and shake vigorously.

Rim a rocks glass with powdered sugar. Strain the drink into the glass with a fine mesh sieve. Garnish with nutmeg on top.

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THE LONG, STRANGE TRIP

3 drops absinthe 1 ounce amaro 1 ounce rock and rye whiskey 1/2 ounce Punt e Mes vermouth 1/2 ounce celery juice 1/2 ounce lemon juice 1 pinch sea salt Chill a coupe glass with absinthe and ice while preparing the cocktail.

Combine all other ingredients except the sea salt in a shaker and shake well with ice. Discard absinthe and ice from the coupe and fine strain the cocktail into the glass. Top with a pinch of sea salt.

“The celery juice in this cocktail complements the amaro’s many vegetal and herbal qualities.

Because of this, I use rock and rye, a particularly sweet whiskey, with it.

When shaken, the celery juice foams up in the glass, and the pinch of salt on top balances the drink well.” — ALEX JUMP,

bar manager at Easy Bistro & Bar in Chattanooga, Tenn.

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— ZACHARY TAYLOR, bar consultant for San Francisco’s Bar 587, Dirty Water, and 83 Proof

1-1/2 ounces candycap-mushroominfused whiskey (recipe follows) 1/2 ounce black pepper syrup (recipe follows) 3/4 ounce lemon juice 1/4 ounce amaro, preferably Zucca, which is rhubarb flavored orange peel Combine all ingredients except orange peel in a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously.

Strain into a coupe glass, and garnish with the orange peel.

CANDY-CAPMUSHROOMINFUSED WHISKEY

1 bottle (750 mL) 100-proof rye whiskey 1/8 ounce candy cap mushrooms Infuse the rye whiskey with candy cap mushrooms for 40 minutes.

Strain through cheesecloth. (Note: Save remaining mushroom-infused rye for future use.)

BLACK PEPPER SYRUP

Steep 5 whole black peppercorns in equal parts sugar and water until the sugar dissolves. Strain.

DREAMSTIME (CELERY)

THE GARDENER

“Candy cap mushrooms have sweet, caramel, and butterscotch notes that play off your tongue.

The rest of the drink’s ingredients are all about trying to balance that sweetness, so I infuse the mushrooms with rye, which is astringent, peppery, and bitter. The amaro has nice bitter notes and the lemon juice works well with the mushrooms’ maple flavors. As you drink it, the flavors evolve. It has an amazing finish that lingers quite a bit.”

TWO PEAS IN A POD 1/4 ounce honey syrup (recipe follows) 1-1/2 ounces Qui Platinum Extra Añejo Tequila 3/4 ounce snow pea juice 1/2 ounce lemon juice 1/4 ounce Lillet fortified white wine or dry vermouth orange twist

Combine 1/4 ounce of the syrup with all other ingredients except the orange twist into a shaker and fill with ice.

Shake for 10 seconds and double strain into a martini glass. Garnish with the twist.

HONEY SYRUP

3/4 ounce honey 1 ounce hot water Mix honey with hot water. Stir or shake until dissolved and allow to cool.

“This drink is light in body but robustly flavorful at the same time. The snow peas give it a vibrant green color and the characteristics of sweet celery.

For clarity in the drink’s final appearance, I use Qui Platinum Extra Añejo Tequila, which uses a filtration process that results in a clear color, whereas extra añejos are typically dark. It also lends itself well to the acidity and sweetness from the lemon and honey.” — CODY GOLDSTEIN, head bartender at Upholstery Store: Food and Wine in New York’s West Village

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The following eight pages are included as an advertising insert in Private Clubs.

CLUBCORP

ACCESS SPRING 2016

For Members with My World (Signature Gold) or O.N.E. Benefits.

NEW CLUBS ON BOTH COASTS

Bernardo Heights Country Club / San Diego, CA

PLUS, GREAT TICKETS AND TRAVEL SAVINGS

Marsh Creek Country Club / St. Augustine, FL

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WELCOME TO THE CLUBCORP FAMILY Even more ways to enjoy your membership – golf benefits and access available.

BERNARDO HEIGHTS COUNTRY CLUB San Diego, CA

Members can now play at one of San Diego's finest private golf clubs. Bernardo Heights Country Club was designed by renowned architect Ted Robinson and offers a challenging par-72 championship golf course, beautiful clubhouse, fine dining and a full social calendar.

MARSH CREEK COUNTRY CLUB St. Augustine, FL

Marsh Creek Country Club boasts one of the finest North Florida golf courses, offering an 18-hole golf course designed by former PGA touring professional Mark McCumber. The fairways border natural marshland, and the island is home to an abundance of birds and wildlife, from bald eagles to bobcats.

Members also enjoy tennis, swimming, fitness and exceptional dining. Use My World benefits to experience this new club starting the middle of March.

Marsh Creek Country Club / St. Augustine, FL

Bernardo Heights Country Club / San Diego, CA

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NEW ALLIANCE CLUBS Enjoy your O.N.E. or Signature Gold Unlimited benefits at these new alliance clubs.

GREENWOOD HILLS COUNTRY CLUB Wausau, WI

The exceptional layout at Greenwood Hills was carved from scenic terrain overlooking the Wisconsin River Valley. The course design runs the gamut from the front nine holes constructed over rolling, open farmland, to

Greenwood Hills Country Club / Wausau, WI

the back nine sculpted through stands of oak, maple, ash and pine trees. Our course conditions are some of the finest in the state with well-maintained tees, fairways and smooth, fast greens all kept in balance with the native grasses and vegetation. Playing options abound with multiple sets of tees ranging from the longest at just over 7,000 yards, to the most forward set of tees measuring 4,800 yards, offering an enjoyable playing experience for golfers of all skill levels. After a round, players can reflect on their shots in the newly remodeled Members' lounge where they can enjoy their favorite beverage and an extended grille menu. Fine dining options are also available in the Hills Restaurant

Jeremy Ranch Golf & Country Club / Park City, UT

SOMERBY GOLF CLUB

located in the Greenwood Hills clubhouse.

Rochester, MN

JEREMY RANCH GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

Park City, UT

Nestled in the Upper East Canyon of the Wasatch Mountains near Park City, Arnold Palmer created one of the best mountain golf courses in the West. East Canyon Creek winds its way through 10 of 18 holes and makes this golf course as challenging as it is beautiful.

Somerby Golf Club offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Wellgroomed fairways and greens keep Somerby Golf Club difficult yet friendly, and the staff can offer tips and tricks for playing your best round. Consistently honored by Golf Digest Magazine as one of the top ten best courses in the state of Minnesota, Somerby meanders over gently rolling countryside that is dotted with rolling creeks, thick cluster of trees and natural wetlands. Somerby Golf Club is a prior host of the PGA Tour's Nationwide Series and has also been recognized for excellence in environmental stewardship by achieving the designation as a "Certified Audubon

Somerby Golf Club / Rochester, MN

Cooperative Sanctuary" by Audubon International.

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Kentucky Derby / Louisville, KY

NCAA Final Four / Houston, TX The Masters / Augusta, GA

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Indy 500 / Indianapolis, IN

S T E K C I T & S T EN

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KENTUCKY DERBY

May 7, 2016 | Louisville, KY VIP treatment and horse racing should always go hand-in-hand. Be there to witness the most exciting two minutes in sports as the best thoroughbreds and jockeys run for the roses! Travel to Louisville for the first leg of the Triple

FINAL FOUR

Crown and experience everything the

April 2-4, 2016 | Houston, TX

Kentucky Derby has to offer! Book your

Travel to Houston for the ultimate Final Four experience. Get your

Travel Package now for the ultimate Derby

premium tickets with access to the NCAA Experience and enjoy

weekend!

legend appearances, entertainment, games, food and more! Don’t wait until it’s too late – purchase your VIP Hospitality Packages or Travel Packages today.

INDY 500

May 29, 2016 | Indianapolis, IN Witness the 100th running of the

MASTERS

Indianapolis 500 this Memorial Day

April 4-10, 2016 | Augusta, GA

weekend. Book your Travel Packages today

Customize your ultimate Masters experience from badges only to

and let us handle all your travel needs.

complete Travel Packages – no request is too big or too small. Enjoy

Packages can include premium race

anything from private homes to exclusive all-day hospitality access

tickets, pre-race Pit Pass, track lap in an

which includes a premium open bar, delicious meals, a full business

official pace car, Hall of Fame admissions,

center with concierge service, private restrooms and much more!

Saturday appearances, souvenirs and

Book your Masters Package today.

much more!

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DESTINATION DEALS

NEW SPOTS ROOM-MATE GRACE New York, NY

Midtown’s new boutique hotel near 45th and 6th features a great design and services, and its convenient location is only steps away from Times Square, Broadway shows, Rockefeller Center and all you want to do in NYC in springtime. Member rates include WiFi, breakfast and use of the gym with an indoor spa, pool and sauna.

HOTEL CONTESSA San Antonio, TX

AAA Four Diamond award-winning Hotel Room-Mate Grace / New York, NY

Contessa, located directly on San Antonio’s famed Riverwalk, is the perfect downtown retreat. The hotel boasts 265 all-suite modern accommodations, restaurant, rooftop pool and full-service spa. The hotel also features event space for meetings and weddings.

Make your reservations and travel April 1 – June 30, 2016 and enjoy 15% savings2 and a complimentary2 suite upgrade (based on availability).

While in San Antonio, enjoy your complimentary2 golf benefits at Fair Oaks Ranch Golf & Country

Hotel Contessa / San Antonio, TX

Club, River Crossing Club and dining benefits at Plaza Club.

TURTLE BAY RESORT Kahuku, HI

Members are invited to the beautiful Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu's North Shore. Enjoy a 15% discount2 on overnight accommodations with a two-night minimum stay. Members also receive preferred green fees on their two championship courses. From 6:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Palmer course, enjoy a rate of $155 plus tax ($30 savings).

On the Fazio course during the same hours, Turtle Bay Resort / Kahuku, HI

Members enjoy a rate of $115 plus tax ($10 savings).

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DESTINATION HYATT REGENCY SCOTTSDALE RESORT & SPA Gainey Ranch, AZ

Members receive 20% off 2 the best available rate at Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa. If you’re planning your summer vacation, you can stay a little longer and get the third night free2 from May 30 to September 5. Hyatt Regency Scottsdale also offers free WiFi, a free margarita for the adults upon check-in, live music nightly in Center Stage Bar and free beach and pool activities, including dive-in movies during the summer months.

Take advantage of Gainey Ranch Golf Club being next door to the resort for your complimentary2 golf. Anthem and Seville Golf & Country Clubs are only a short drive away.

LA POSADA DE SANTA FE, A LUXURY COLLECTION RESORT & SPA Santa Fe, NM

As one of the most renowned resorts in Santa Fe, La Posada de Santa Fe, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa, combines the rich history of the Southwest with modern amenities and thoughtful touches. Located on six beautifully landscaped acres near Santa Fe's Historic Plaza, guests are surrounded by local artwork, adobe architecture and authentic casita-style accommodations unmatched at other Santa Fe hotels. Members receive 20% off 2 the best available rate, a waived resort fee and $15 parking.

THE SANDERLING Duck, NC

The Sanderling has completed renovations on all of their rooms and is offering buy one night - get one 50% off 2 for stays completed by June 30, 2016.

Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa Gainey Ranch, AZ

La Posada de Santa Fe Santa FE, NM

The Sanderling Duck, NC

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GETAWAY PRESIDENTE INTERCONTINENTAL COZUMEL RESORT & SPA Cozumel, Mexico

Stay at the beautiful Presidente Intercontinental Cozumel Resort & Spa and enjoy a guaranteed room upgrade to an Ocean Suite when you reserve a Beach Front Room. Reservations must be made by May 31 and offer is valid for travel March 28 through December 19. While you’re there, take advantage of your complimentary2 golf benefits at Cozumel Country Club!

HOTEL DEL CORONADO San Diego,CA

SoCal Beach Escape Toss your cares on an ocean breeze and write your memories in the sand. The Del offers a magical beachfront experience. Plan a 2016 vacation full of indelible memories with the SoCal Beach Escape package: • $50 daily beach activity credit (choose from surfing, lessons or SUP rental, Del Beach rental, bike rental or beach spin class) • A beautiful Hotel del Coronado beach bag • Daily valet parking included • Two-night minimum stay required Clubs in the San Diego area where you can take advantage of your complimentary2 benefits include Bernardo Heights Country Club, Morgan Run Club & Resort, Shadowridge Golf Club and the University Club Atop Symphony Towers.

Presidente Intercontinental Resort & Spa Cozumel, Mexico

he Sanderling uck, NC

Hotel Del Coronado San Diego, CA

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LE CIRQUE For one evening only, select ClubCorp clubs will transform their club with menu items, wine selection, table setup and decorations to give Members the authentic dining experience of the legendary Le Cirque restaurant. Le Cirque has restaurants in New York, Las Vegas, The Dominican Republic and India.

These events were created by the vision of Diana DeLucia to join legendary patriarchs Sirio Maccioni, the founder of Le Cirque, and Danny Thomas, the founder of St. Jude, to create a unique dinner series hosted by ClubCorp clubs. The price is $175 per person and a portion of the event price will support the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Sirio Maccioni is Manhattan's most charismatic restaurateur and the brains, energy and passion behind the legendary Le Cirque. He has dedicated his life to the restaurant business and few have achieved the love and respect around the world that Le Cirque's ringmaster has. Located in the Mayfair, Le Cirque was the first privately owned hotel restaurant in the city. It was there, with his wife Egidiana at his side and his three sons in tow, that Maccioni presented to New York what quickly became its most favored restaurant, one frequented by politicians, entertainers, the social set, artists and royalty.

Neither Maccioni, nor the family, has had time to

DINNER LOCATIONS

look back since. This is a one-of-a-kind experience you won't want

Dates will begin in May and run through the summer. 3

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Buckhead Club | Atlanta, GA

The Houston Club | Houston, TX

Citrus Club | Orlando, FL

The Metropolitan Club | Chicago, IL

City Club Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA

Silicon Valley Capital Club | San Jose, CA

City Club Raleigh | Raleigh, NC

Tower Club | Dallas, TX

Columbia Tower Club | Seattle, WA

Tower Club Tysons Corner | Tysons, VA

1. Tickets provided by a third party. Pricing subject to change without notice. Travel package pricing based on double occupancy. 2. Some restrictions and exclusions apply. Contact ClubLine for more details. 3. Reservations are required. Locations and dates are subject to change. 1-3 All offers are subject to availability and none are redeemable for cash. Other restrictions and exclusions may apply. Š ClubCorp USA, Inc. All rights reserved. 0216 SMJ

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