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Lake Tahoe

Not just for skiing anymore; lots to do in summer, too

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really cool convertibles for your driving pleasure

Orange Wines

Gaining in popularity fast.

Why you should try ’em.

JAPAN

Many new developments make this Asian land even more enchanting

Kiwi Golf

How You Can Tee It Up on an Ultra-Exclusive New Zealand Course

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CEO’s Letter

With a very fond farewell,

Eric Affeldt Catalyst and CEO

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R.J. HINKLE (ABOVE LEFT), COLLEEN DUFFLEY (ABOVE RIGHT)

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ear Members and Guests, “Ain’t it funny, how time slips away?” Willie Nelson sure had that right. Just over 10 years ago, I wrote my first President’s Letter for Private Clubs magazine, and now as I prepare to retire, upon the appointment of my successor, I write my last. As the photos to the left suggest, a lot has changed in the last decade! Apart from my getting older and my golf game getting worse, it has been a true privilege to have served all of you and worked with so many talented Employee Partners.

Just some of my favorite highlights during my tenure at ClubCorp include: 1 Launching the incredible ClubCorp Charity Classic, which has now raised more than $20 million to benefit so many great charities and our own Employee Partners Care Foundation.

1 Creating the innovative O.N.E. program now being used by more than 50 percent of our Members.

1 Reinvesting more than $700 million back into our clubs, while reinventing 63 Golf and Country Clubs and 26 Business, Sports, and Alumni Clubs.

1 Hiring and promoting so many wonderful Employee Partners, such as our editor-in-chief, Don Nichols, who along with his team completely redesigned our award-winning magazine.

1 Helping produce the top 10 most profitable years in ClubCorp’s 60-year history, benefiting all our stakeholders and allowing for the aforementioned capital reinvestment in our clubs.

1 Acquiring and reinventing Sequoia Golf, the largest acquisition in ClubCorp’s history.

1 Launching our successful IPO in 2013 after more than 50 years of private ownership.

1 Lastly, on a personal level, seeing my two terrific daughters graduate from college and evolve into even more beautiful people, cherishing the birth of two wonderful granddaughters, and celebrating 10 years of golf and camaraderie with my BUGS (Butt Ugly Golf Society) friends.

Thank you, thank you, thank you! To all my partners and to my many Member friends. What a great decade, with more to come.

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Table of Contents

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10 Travel Get away to ever-evolving Chicago for a fun-filled weekend; check in at three new Brooklyn hotels; mix adventure and luxury at a Colorado fishing lodge; just-opened restaurants in Barcelona and Miami you’ll want to try.

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36 46 Summer in Lake Tahoe 52 Driving Alfresco Scooped!

56 Orange Wines 58 62 First Look 64 Play It While You Can Japan

The country tempts you with fresh reasons to visit now.

BY E L I ZAB E T H WO O D S O N

There’s so much to do there even after ski season.

BY B I L L F I N K

Take these three hot new convertibles for a spin.

BY M I C HAE L F RAN K

22 Culture Relive the days of flower power at a new exhibit in San Francisco that recounts the art, fashion, and music of 1967’s Summer of Love.

24 Wine & Spirits Three spotlight-stealing new American-made amaro options to drink straight or in cocktails.

26 Rides Volvo unleashes a sexy new wagon. Plus, the cute Mini adds some heft, and Honda equips its hot hatch with smooth, adjustable suspension.

33 The Game Five experts, including World Golf Hall of Famer Johnny Miller, share their secrets for excelling on challenging links-style golf courses — from how they tackle that pesky fescue to playing against the harsh wind.

BY T O M M AC K I N

84 Borneo Book an exotic customized helicopter tour over the jungles and beaches of this tropical escape and get a bird’s-eye view.

BY J I L L RO BI N S O N

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Treat your palate to a refreshing sweet corn ice cream.

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Why these deceptive whites are creating so much buzz.

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Step aboard Silversea’s latest luxury cruise ship.

BY JAN I C E WAL D H E N D E R S O N

Score a tee time on an exclusive Kiwi golf course.

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68 ClubCorp News and Events. Junior golfers Liam Hartling and Isabella Saenz grab headlines at this year’s Drive, Chip & Putt Championship. Check out where they placed.

BY TOM MACKIN

72 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: Asian beauty. Photography by Niko Guido/Getty Images.

JOANN DOST (GOLF), RACHID DAHNOUN (ROLLER COASTER), R.J. HINKLE (BOTTLES)

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29 Profiles Noteworthy club members with fascinating stories.

From the Editor Japan Beckons

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wo of my family members vacationed in Japan this past January, exploring Tokyo and Kyoto. When I recently had dinner with them in LA, where they live, I naturally asked whether they had a good time in the Far East. “Yes!” they exclaimed.

Such enthusiasm prompted me to ask what they liked best about the Land of the Rising Sun. “The people,” they replied with no hesitation, using adjectives such as conscientious, considerate, friendly, and thoughtful to describe the locals. They also raved about the food, explaining they had only one bad meal.

I wanted to hear about their trip because our Japan cover story (page 36) had really piqued my interest in visiting this faraway destination that I’ve always been a little intimidated by, knowing its culture differs so sharply from ours. But writer Elizabeth Woodson does an excellent job of taking the mystery out of this alluring land and making a visit there seem doable — and utterly mesmerizing. Read her story and see if you agree.

I’m not a skier, but I’m all for escaping to mountain resorts in the warm weather for outdoor fun. When I read Bill Fink’s guide to Lake Tahoe’s many new summer attractions (page 46), I immediately put that lakeside haven on my must-see list, as well. I want to do a cannonball jump into that refreshing-looking water every time I see that lake photo on the story’s opening spread.

The many other stories we have for you in this issue run the gamut from tips on playing links courses to a wine with a deceptive name that’s quickly gaining popularity. Happy reading.

— DON NICHOLS don.nichols@clubcorp.com

EDITORIAL

Editor-in-Chief DON NICHOLS

Design Director

Managing Editor

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LOUIS MARROQUIN

Associate Design Director RON THOMAS

Assistant Editor KATE WAHNSCHAFFE

Administrative Assistant

Young Guns Two junior golfers from ClubCorp clubs fared well at the Drive, Chip & Putt Championship held at Augusta prior to the Masters in April.

Turn to page 68 to learn more about these youthful overachievers.

DESTINY WASHINGTON CONTRIBUTORS

Jennifer Ceaser, Paula Felps, Bill Fink, Michael Frank, Elaine Glusac, Adam H. Graham, Janice Wald Henderson, Chaney Kwak, Amy Laughinghouse, Lanee Lee, Drew Limsky, Kimberly Lovato, Tom Mackin, Jill Robinson, Robin Barr Sussman, Elizabeth Woodson W R I T E R S:

P H O T O G R A P H E R S: Thomas Alleman, Peter Calvin, Joann Dost, Colleen Duffley, Gregory Foster, Jeffrey Friedl, Niko Guido, Charles Harris, Clay Hayner, R.J. Hinkle, John Lander, Michael Marfell, Jeremie Souteyrat, Brian Walters OPERATIONS

Production Director ERIC KOLB

Circulation Manager SHARRI BOWERS ADVERTISING / MARKETING

Vice President, Partner Marketing & Sales R A N D A L F. K A Z M I E R S K I, 972-888-7374 randy.kazmierski@clubcorp.com Activation Director 972-888-7368

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Writer Tom Mackin Home base: Scottsdale, Ariz.

Assignment: “Play It While You Can,” about Tara Iti Golf Club in New Zealand (page 64) Quote: “Considering a New Zealand golf trip? Do not hesitate. Memorable landscapes, artistic course designs like Tara Iti, and a warm welcome make it a worthwhile journey.”

Has written for: Golf and Links

Writer Jill Robinson Home base: Half Moon Bay, Calif.

Assignment: “MayaInspired Wellness,” about Mexico’s new Chablé resort (page 18) Quote: “The Yucatán and Riviera Maya have ample opportunities to celebrate Maya culture, but many can seem gimmicky.

Not so with Chablé, where shamanism meets luxury.”

Has written for: Afar and Outside

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Writer Lanee Lee Home base: Studio City, Calif.

Assignment: “Ballerinas That Ride Harleys” (page 58), about orange wines Quote: “A white wine with the body and bite of a tannic red wine?

Orange wine is the holy grail of pairing versatility — plus, its funk is a conversation piece at parties.”

Has written for: Bon Appétit and National Geographic Traveler

Writer Bill Fink Home base: Oakland, Calif.

Assignment: “Summer Fun in Lake Tahoe” (page 46) Quote: “Lake Tahoe is one of the world’s most beautiful natural playgrounds, and now with new investments in the area, the towns around it are becoming as refreshing as the lake.”

Has written for: Afar and the Chicago Tribune

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Summer 2017

Bonus Content beginning on page 87 Desserts

Double Dip

Cool off from summer’s heat by whipping up and then dishing up more refreshing ice cream (and sorbet) recipes courtesy of our club chefs.

Travel

European Lodging Members of ClubCorp clubs

RON THOMAS (SORBET)

Now access us on your tablet or mobile phone 1 On your club website, log in to the members-only area. In the QuickLinks column, under My World click on Private Clubs Magazine.

1 Or, log on at m.myclubmobile.com and click on the magazine icon.

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Three new-to-thescene hotels across the pond that will pamper you royally in Germany, Portugal, and Spain.

Anantara Vilamoura

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Breaking News

Additional lifestyle tidbits that you need to know about, including a major expansion of Elvis Presley’s Graceland in Memphis, Tenn., and the debut of the world’s first Ferrari theme park in Spain.

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RANVESTEL PHOTOGRAPHIC

Chicago Riverwalk Latitude 41° N / Longitude 88° W

Things to do Gather for sun, alfresco dining, craft cocktails, local brews, outdoor concerts, kayaking, and much more

Chicago Riverwalk

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Urban Fun

Summer in the City

Chicago has long been known for its urban innovation — after all, it’s the home of the first skyscraper. Now the city has again evolved with new parks and luxury hotels, of-the-moment restaurants, theater debuts, and a new jazz club. Its latest reinvention makes this Midwest gem a perfect choice for your next weekend getaway. Here, a mini-guide to all that’s new.

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Walk: Completed last fall, the 1.25-mile Riverwalk Chicago connects Lake Michigan to the Loop downtown business center, offering unique views of Chicago’s skyscrapers and architectural landmarks, such as Bertrand Goldberg’s 1967 cylindrical Marina Towers, from water level. Stop along the way at one of the route’s lively outdoor restaurants and bars, such as Tiny Tapp for craft cocktails and local beers and City Winery for outdoor concerts with a house-made cabernet. 877-300-6746; chicagoriverwalk.us Bike: The 2-year-old Bloomingdale Trail, a 2.7-mile-long linear park created from an elevated and abandoned railway route, links several hip neighborhoods, including Logan Square and Wicker Park. It’s the centerpiece of a larger project known as the 606 (the606.org) that connects the trail to ground-level parks and an ideal way to get a feel for the city’s motto “Urbs in Horto,” or “City in a Garden.”

Explore it on two wheels with Divvy, the city’s bikeshare program, which operates several stations near the route ($9.95 for a 24-hour pass; divvybikes.com).

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Winter’s Jazz Club

Listen: Chicago’s legendary jazz scene spans period speakeasies such as the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge and fixtures on the global touring circuit such as the Jazz Showcase. Last November, in the Streeterville neighborhood just west of Navy Pier, Winter’s Jazz Club debuted with 100 seats at cabaret tables that cluster around a low stage. The venue attracts a reverent following with its intimacy and good acoustics. Look for performances by local talents including guitarist Guy King, who has opened shows for B.B. King; and drummer George Fludas, who has toured with Diana Krall. 465 N. McClurg Court; 312-3441270; wintersjazzclub.com

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Rooftop terrace at LondonHouse

Leña Brava

See: Steppenwolf Theatre Company expanded last summer to include a small cabaret-style space in the Lincoln Park complex. It also added the Front Bar, a buzzy lounge for pre- and postcurtain gathering. 1650 N. Halsted St.; 312-335-1650; steppenwolf.org 1Hamilton had its Chicago premiere last September at the PrivateBank Theatre in the downtown Loop.

Much-sought-after tickets are currently on sale through Jan. 7, 2018, starting at $65. 18 W. Monroe St.; 800-775-2000; broadwayinchicago.com

Members of the Chicago cast of Hamilton

Dine: It’s hard to go wrong dining in Chicago (hint: hit Randolph Street in the West Loop for a string of sure-bet food spots). But over the past year, the most acclaimed innovators have reinvented some of the oldest formulas, from food courts to steakhouses.

1At GT Prime, a sexy steakhouse where the prime cuts, from lamb loin to wagyu, come pre-sliced, chef Giuseppe Tentori makes meat sharable. Do yourself a favor and don’t pass on the first-course Bolognese pasta from the Italian-born chef.

707 N. Wells St.; 312-600-6305; gtprimerestaurant.com

Black Dog Gelato’s Blueberry French Toast at Revival Food Hall

1At Revival Food Hall in the Loop, food stands represent popular neighborhood restaurants, including the raw fish salad specialist Aloha Poke Co. and Black Dog Gelato. A DJ twice weekly and a bar help amp the energy here.

125 S. Clark St.; 773-999-9411; revivalfoodhall.com 1Regional Mexican cuisine specialist Rick Bayless recently opened Leña Brava in homage to Mexico’s northern Baja. Split between cold and flamed dishes, the menu highlights sushi-like raw fish starters and fire-roasted proteins. 900 W. Randolph St.; 312-733-1975; lenabrava.com

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Imbibe: Rooftop bars crown a clutch of new hotels. Ride the elevator to the 22nd floor of the year-old 452-room LondonHouse Chicago for drinks above the Chicago River. You can have the grand cupola that tops the 1923-vintage skyscraper all to yourself for 30 minutes by purchasing a glass of Dom Perignon champagne ($50). Rooms from $299.

85 E. Upper Wacker Drive; 312-357-1200; londonhousechicago.com 1Guests of the 69-room Robey hotel, which opened last November in Wicker Park, have priority access to the 13th-floor, 35-seat rooftop lounge and its panoramic views back to downtown. If you’re not a guest, try putting your name on the waiting list kept at the ground-floor French café. Rooms from $175. 2018 W. North Ave.; 872-315-3050; therobey.com

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Digital Concierge 1Chef Stephanie Izard has some fun with Chinese food at Duck Duck Goat. She calls it “reasonably authentic,” but if you’re hooked on ChineseAmerican staples such as crab Rangoon and moo shu pork, you’ll appreciate these elevated versions. 857 W. Fulton Market; 312-902-3825; duckduckgoatchicago.com

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Moo shu pork

ALSO TRY: Digest the city’s character without leaving the Loop at the new Potter’sChicago Burger Bar at the Palmer House Hotel. Each quarter-pounder is themed after a local neighborhood; the ritzy Gold Coast comes embellished with foie gras and truffle aioli and Little Italy mixes Italian beef with spicy giardiniera. 124 S. Wabash Ave; 312-917-4933; potterschicago.com.

F. Scott Fitzgerald

Visit: The American Writers Museum opened in May near Millennium Park. Its galleries explore great authors, from F. Scott Fitzgerald to Dr. Seuss.

180 N. Michigan Ave.

Sleep: Another noteworthy hotel opened last November just steps from the shop-centric Magnificent Mile — the 287-room Conrad Chicago, with sleek interiors from designer PierreYves Rochon. Chef Richard Sandoval oversees two restaurants, including Baptiste & Bottle, which specializes in bourbon cocktails and American fare such as cheddar and chive biscuits and tripleseared New York strip steaks. At press time, a rooftop sushi bar was scheduled to open in late spring. From $325. 101 E. Erie St.; 312-667-6700; conradchicagohotel.com Conrad Chicago City View room

New app serves up travel tips on cities around the world BY

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face-to-face communication may be best, but it’s not always an option in a world of disappearing hotel concierges. Through its new concierge app, Porter & Sail partners with hotels, including Hôtel Americano in New York and the Wellesley in London, to create exclusive content for their guests in a fast-growing number of the world’s most popular cities, such as LA, Miami, Barcelona, Berlin, Singapore, and Sydney.

Soon, the app rolls into Amsterdam, Melbourne, and Montreal. Visit porterandsail.com for a complete list of participating hotels.

In the saturated world of travel apps, this free one stands out for its clean design and insider curation of restaurants, bars, and boutiques, all written about and photographed by an inhouse team that includes celebrated creatives such as author Sloane Crosley, musician Moby, and actor Stellan Skarsgård. Its also appeals to a variety of travelers. “We love partnering with upmarket, independent hotels that have a sense of authenticity.

But we’re in conversations with several five-star hotel brands, too,” says CEO Caitlin Zaino.

Porter & Sail refreshes the app’s content quarterly and the app works in real time, so no recommending an alfresco breakfast spot on Miami’s South Beach at 8 p.m., or if it’s raining. You can also chat directly with your hotel for additional recommendations, and

by September, the app will support keyless entry, substituting as a hotel room key. Most important for all travelers, it works offline.

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Iberian restaurant opens U.S. outpost BY

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Culinary Hit-Maker Acclaimed Barcelona chef scores big again BY

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top a cup of bright-crimson hibiscus tea floats a sprig of tiny white Mediterranean wildflowers foraged from the Catalan countryside. It’s accompanied by a translucent rectangle of yuzuflavored “edible paper” dotted with acid-green wasabi and Chef Albert Adrià a bite-size “cherryboshi,” a chewy rendition of the fruit wrapped in pickled cherry blossom petals. Traditional Japanese music tinkles from above.

This highly stylized, ryokan-inspired moment kicks off the four-hour, 40-pluscourse culinary journey at Enigma, the newest Barcelona restaurant from white-hot chef Albert Adrià . Adrià, who with his older brother, Ferran, put Spain on the world gastronomy map with El Bulli, has established a mini empire of local eateries since the two shuttered the famed three-Michelin-star spot in 2011. His tapas joint, Tickets, scored 25th on the 2017 World’s 50 Best Restaurants list.

But Enigma, which opened in January with a monthslong waiting list, is Adrià’s most ambitious solo effort, a gourmet experience that goes well beyond the typical tasting menu. Each night, the waitstaff guides just 24 dinner guests through six discrete spaces — among them a wine cave, a bar, and a grill area — serving them a series of themed snacks and small plates, referred to as “enigma.”

The minimalist decor of opaque tables and chairs and frosted wall panels that resemble sheets of ice virtually recedes into the background, the better to showcase the colors and tastes that define Adrià’s inventive, modern cooking.

In the larger, seated dining area, where the bulk of the dinner takes place, servers place dishes before you without divulging their ingredients until after you’ve finished savoring them. It may sound like a gimmick, but it encourages you to concentrate on the flavors at hand. Plates alternate between deliciously simple, such as a paper-thin slice of wagyu topped with miso salt, to wonderfully complex, such as king crab served with a spicy-sour limecoriander ribbon of gelatin and dusted with tiny, crunchy dried shrimp.

For the evening’s final stage, the waitstaff ushers you through what looks like a storage area and into a full-fledged cocktail bar. The room buzzes with rock music as mixologists whip up signature drinks such as the Derby, a blend of bourbon, fresh quince, mango cordial, and double-malt beer. It’s the perfect way to steel yourself for the bill — about $240 per person, excluding drinks.

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the ritz-carlton, South Beach in Miami has found a winning dining concept to fill its enviable Collins Avenue retail space — and the new restaurant enlivens the classic art deco beachfront resort yet broadcasts a distinct identity.

Given a glamorous imprimatur by its owners, who include pop star Enrique Iglesias and tennis great Rafael Nadal, Tatel Miami serves up traditional Spanish fare. The jamón ibérico being carved up in a place of pride between the entrance and the dining room won’t let anyone forget that, and the Tatel brand remains authentic and undiluted. Indeed, the only two other locations are in Spain — in Madrid and Ibiza.

“Having seen Tatel grow and succeed, it couldn’t make me happier to bring it to my home, Miami,” Vegetable paella Iglesias says.

Executive chef Nicolas Mazier — who held the same position at Nobu Miami — oversees every sea bass ceviche, Spanish omelet, and plate of croquetas de leche fresca (fresh milk croquettes). The last, a crispy and creamy delicacy, is meant to be shared, a social and culinary requirement for every table of revelers — whether they’re Miamians, Madrileños, or otherwise.

1669 Collins Ave.; 305-604-0523; tatelrestaurants.com/miami

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For a change of pace from Manhattan, book a hotel in this booming borough, where three luxury properties have opened since the fall.

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Around New York

Local Hot Spot BY

DON NICHOLS

The William Vale

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ine on classic French cuisine with Mediterranean influences at Majorelle on the lobby level of the Lowell Hotel in Manhattan. The 76-seat Upper East Side gourmet eatery has been packing in diners — especially power brokers — most every night since its March opening. Among the menu’s savory dishes: Ox Tail Braised in Red Burgundy Wine With Root Celery Purée, and Sole Goujonettes With Artichokes.

To launch the restaurant, the Lowell partnered with Charles Masson, a beloved local restaurateur who worked 40 years at his family’s popular and ultraswanky French restaurant, Le Grenouille, then briefly served as the restaurant director at the Baccarat Hotel & Residences, before moving to the Lowell in fall 2015. British architect Mark Pinney and designer Michael S. Smith created the striking interior, which features vaulted ceilings and marble columns complemented by etched glass. 28 E. 63rd St.; 212-838-1400; lowellhotel.com

Also at the Lowell

Pinney and Smith just finished renovating the entire lobby, including the Club Room, a cozy bar and lounging area with handcrafted crown moldings, French Oak parquet flooring, and hand-painted paneling. In recent years, Smith also redid most of the intimate hotel’s 74 rooms, 33 of which have wood-burning fireplaces, a Manhattan rarity. From $960.

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You’ll find this eco-conscious, 194-room hotel at Pier 1 in Brooklyn Bridge Park.

Developers built it to meet LEED guidelines; for example, 100 percent of its energy comes from wind power. Each sleek-looking room features a floor-to-ceiling sliding window that converts the space into an open-air den with a city view. Local artisans produced many of the in-room design features, such as the open-slotted wood closets. The lobby café sources many of its food products from local purveyors, as well. Still to come: a main restaurant, small rooftop pool, a lounge with Manhattan views, and a spa. From $350. 877-803-1111; 1hotels.com/brooklyn-bridge

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At this 183-room high-rise in the Williamsburg neighborhood, Manhattan residents on mini staycations account for 20 percent of weekend business, according to general manager Sebastien Maingourd. The hotel’s many resort-style amenities, including a 60-foot outdoor pool, a 15,000-square-foot urban park with benches overlooking the Manhattan skyline, and a rooftop bar with 360-degree views of the city, help draw the locals. The property has a bright, hip feel with eye-catching art by Brooklyn artists in the public spaces and rooms and a progressive design featuring a color palette of white, blond, and gray. Dine on Southern Italian cuisine at Leuca, the hotel’s main restaurant. From $319. 718-631-8400; thewilliamvale.com

The Williamsburg Hotel Developers of this 150-room high-rise a short walk from the William Vale honored the area’s industrial past by using brick, glass, and Corten steel intricately in the construction and design. You enter on the street level, then walk down a cascading staircase to a small lobby area and a handsome bar with a loftlike look, thanks to its brick walls, high ceilings, and exposed ductwork. The hotel plans to open a grain-and-vegetable-based restaurant adjacent to the bar this summer.

Also to come: a pool and a second bar, both on the rooftop. Compact rooms have lots of character, with whitewashed timber or distressed gray walls, art deco-inspired furniture, and brightly colored subway tiles in the bathrooms. From $295. 718-362-8100; thewilliamsburghotel.com — D. N.

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Gone Fishing

Cast your line for adventure and just the right mix of luxury at this new riverside getaway BY

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remote fishing lodge conjures images of a drafty shack in the mountains, with rough food and rougher conditions. Not so at the new Taylor River Lodge from Eleven Experience. Here, outside of Crested Butte, Colo., prime fly-fishing and other activities combine with luxury lodging and exclusive services.

A first look at the property’s eight log cabins scattered in a scenic riverside clearing gives the impression of basic frontier living. But stepping inside one of them, the luxury immediately comes to the fore: supersoft beds, wireless access, steam showers, and raft-loads of amenities. Cabins range from a cozy cottage for two to a two-story single-family home.

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ROLLING ON THE RIVER: Clockwise from top left, drink and dine in at the main lodge, hang out in the Copper John game and media room, and book activities such as rock climbing, rafting, and fly-fishing.

tap, next to a fly shop and retail space. Fire pits and lanterns hanging from tree branches light the way at night. The main lodge, overlooking the river, hosts gourmet meals while a roaring fire and a silent bear rug complete the classic mountain lodge ambience.

The property’s Bath House, with hot tub, steam room, and saunas, is as luxurious as you see in any high-end spa, only with the frontier touch of moose, deer, and elk antlers mounted on the walls. The spa itself, a small outbuilding, contracts with local masseuses and yoga instructors for top-end service.

As for activities, try the full “Colorado decathlon” of guided experiences: fishing, biking, hiking, rock climbing, horseback riding, rafting, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, archery, and even ax throwing. But you don’t have to be an Olympian to try any or all of these during your stay. The expert staff leads outings tailored to guests’ interests and abilities — whether for kids and absolute beginners or hard-core experts, they’re ready with training, tips, and all the gear.

Fishing starts for beginners in the well-stocked trout pond in front of the main lodge and progresses to the Taylor River, a short walk away. A semiprivate river section could be considered the perfect fly-fishing stream: shaded banks with varied currents and river bottom terrain to work with, and three different trout types available for the catching.

After an epic battle with some fish or a rock climb, retire to the bar for some après drinks and tales of the “big one that got away.” Then amble over to the large tables for dinner, perhaps concluded with s’mores around a fire pit.

“Full Experience” packages, from $1,720 per night, include activities, guides, and equipment. 970-349-7761; elevenexperience.com

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Maya-Inspired Wellness In Mexico’s Yucatán, put the focus on you at this new jungle retreat JILL ROBINSON

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ust a 22-mile drive from the colonial city of Mérida on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, a 19th-century hacienda now charms as a modern wellness retreat tucked into lush gardens at the edge of the Maya jungle. Chablé Resort & Spa, which Hacienda entrance opened in December, tailors a complete experience for each guest, blending spa treatments with a personal wellness program based on one’s own goals, whether that be fitness, stress management, or merely overall relaxation.

Scattered across the 750-acre property sit 38 luxurious casitas and two spacious three-bedroom villas, all with swimming pools, outdoor living areas, and indoor/outdoor showers. Whatever your accommodations, you can expect tranquil views and privacy; buildings are separate enough that you’ll feel alone in the jungle — until staffers deliver hot coffee and warm pastries each morning.

The 32,000-square-foot spa pampers with 15 treatment rooms perched on the edge of a cenote, one of the deep limestone sinkholes throughout the Yucatán that the ancient Maya used as water sources. Treatments stem from three themes inspired by elements of Maya culture — Fountain of Youth (flow), Tree of Life (balance), and Heaven on Earth (inspire) — and are balanced between traditional ritual elements and modern therapeutic methods. For example, Heaven on Earth treatments incorporate both vibrational therapies and the temazcal, a 90-minute Maya 18

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sweat lodge experience that includes heat, rocks, chanting, and teas.

With Chablé’s flexible wellness program, opt for physical activity or cultural immersion each day of your stay. Daily activities range from meditation, yoga, TRX, and muscle training to biking and tennis.

One of the region’s best cooks, Doña Eneida, a former restaurateur from the nearby town of Chocholá, leads traditional Maya cooking classes. She’ll teach you how to make tortillas by hand, roast local chilies, and transform cacao seeds into chocolate. The resort also offers personalized excursions to ancient Maya sites and Mérida.

Acclaimed chef Jorge Vallejo, of Mexico City’s popular Quintonil, designed the cuisine at all three restaurants, where the chefs source ingredients mostly from on-site Maya gardens. Don’t miss the juice and smoothie bar at the Spa restaurant. In a relaxed poolside setting, savor both healthy and more indulgent dishes from breakfast to dinner at Ki’ol. Housed within the walls of an old hacienda structure, Ixi’im, the fine-dining restaurant, serves up dishes such as duck with huitlacoche (corn fungus) mole, and suckling pig with recado negro sauce and Ixchil onions.

After dinner, relax near the hacienda and sip house-label tequila while watching glittering fireflies on the lawn under the tamarind tree. Wellness and true relaxation require many different well-blended elements. From $1,040. 844-424-2253; chableresort.com

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/Travel/ More Need-to-Know Tidbits DRIVE On Nantucket island this summer season, book any of the top three-bedroom accommodations at the White Elephant, White Elephant Village, or the Wauwinet hotels and drive a 2017 BMW (above), at no cost, for your entire stay. 800-475-2637; nantucketislandresorts.com

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On the Seine

New Uniworld ship puts Paris center stage From your cabin on Uniworld’s newest vessel, the S.S. Joie de Vivre, which launched in April, you’ll get splendid views of Paris’ Eiffel Tower. It’s the company’s first super ship that docks in the heart of the French capital because it’s 32 feet shorter (410 feet) than Uniworld’s other three super ships and can make a complete turn in the Seine. Smaller doesn’t mean lesser than; Uniworld describes the vessel as the company’s “newest masterpiece,” noting it delivers more in the way of design features and onboard offerings. If you book one of its eight-day Paris to Normandy and back odysseys, here are four things you’re sure to like about this sparkling new river cruiser.

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ART & DÉCOR French designer accents dress up the Joie de Vivre, from a filigreed staircase modeled after the balconies of Paris’ Plaza Athénee to the opulent Louis XV-style fabrics by interior designer Pierre Frey. Original artwork in public spaces and rooms include linen posters dating from 1860 to 1940 and caricatures by George Goursat, better known as Sem, whose early 1900s cartoons you’ll instantly recognize.

DINING Variety is the spice of life when dining aboard the ship, with menus in four restaurants designed around seasonal ingredients found in local markets. But don’t miss the Progressive Dinner. “We created this epicurean journey to give guests a glimpse of the inner workings of the ship, with courses served everywhere from the wheelhouse to the engine room to the kitchen,” says Ellen Bettridge, president and CEO of Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection.

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EXCURSIONS Must-do outings include visits to Versailles Palace, Monet’s garden at Giverny, and Normandy’s D-Day beaches, but you can opt for bespoke excursions, too, such as a night out at the Moulin Rouge in Paris. Have something else in mind?

An onboard concierge can individualize an experience, such as a day trip to Mont St. Michel or an evening meal in a French home.

THE EXTRAS Two royal suites, eight junior suites, and 54 state rooms have lots of closet and drawer space, as well as under-bed storage. Floor-to-ceiling windows deliver wonderful views. In Club L’Esprit, book a massage, do morning yoga, or take a dip in a small pool that sinks into the floor each evening when the club transforms into Claude’s supper club. 866-883-7230; uniworld.com — KIMBERLEY LOVATO 20

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TOUR In Tuscany, dine on truffle cheese, wild boar salami, and more on Eating Italy’s new Florence Sunset Food Tour. During the 3-1/2 hour excursion, you’ll stop for some authentic Italian grocery shopping, cocktails, and a live cooking demonstration. 215-688-5571; eatingitalyfoodtours.com GOLF Play Nova Scotia’s highly rated Cabot Links course on One Ocean Expeditions’ “Fiddles & Sticks” cruise. Book early for the June 24-July 1, 2018, journey, which will also take you to memorable stops such as Sable Island. 855-416-2326; oneoceanexpeditions.com EAT Veteran Pittsburgh chef Derek Stevens has opened his first restaurant, Union Standard, in the Steel City’s downtown. The menu focuses on the cuisine of the American Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Appalachian regions.

412-281-0738; unionstandardpgh.com EXPERIENCE In Galveston, Texas, check out Moody Gardens Aquarium Pyramid’s just completed $37 million renovation. At its new Mangrove Lagoon, pet cownose stingrays and bonnethead sharks. 800-582-4673; moodygardens.org SEE A new gallery opening in June at the Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver will showcase more than 100 Northwest Coast art pieces, including rare historical works, jewelry, and basketry. 604-8225087; moa.ubc.ca SAIL In June, Belmond launches two more luxury European barges — the Lilas and Pivoine — that will sail on rivers and canals in Alsace and Champagne, France. Each has four cabins, as well as a dining room and heated pool. 800-524-2420; belmond.com — DON NICHOLS AND KATE WAHNSCHAFFE

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Flashback to 1967 Nostalgic exhibit takes you back to San Francisco’s trippy Summer of Love C H A N E Y K WA K

A look inside the life of Muhammad Ali

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ifty years have passed since tens of thousands of so-called flower children descended on San Francisco’s HaightAshbury neighborhood, changing the course of history in music, fashion, and politics. This year, the city’s de Young Museum commemorates the semicentennial of this global movement with an ambitious new exhibition. “The Summer of Love Experience: Art, Fashion, and Rock & Roll” brings together psychedelic posters, original fashion, and light shows through Aug. 20. The display encompasses more than 400 items, including Jerry Garcia’s “Captain Trips” hat, tie-dye fabric salvaged from the Grateful Dead office, and photographs of Bob Dylan, Allen Ginsberg, and Janis Joplin.

“We tried to be as true to the period as possible,” says Jill D’Alessandro, the museum’s curator of textile and costume arts. “The challenge is to exhibit things that were so interactive, like concerts.”

To transport visitors to the summer a half-century ago, the show features an authentic soundtrack of live concerts and archival film footage. Artist Bill Ham created an installation that projects light through layers of liquid dyed with brilliant food coloring, encapsulating the epoch’s trippy spirit.

At the heart of the exhibition is Haight Street Gallery, featuring walls of boldly colorful concert fliers. Popular attire such as prairie dresses and fringe-top leather jackets re-create the mood of the time, and sections devoted to shopping and the social justice movement reflect the manifold aspects of the 1960s zeitgeist.

De Young Museum’s location in Golden Gate Park provides a perfect backdrop for this historical re-enactment. San Francisco’s 1,017-acre playground hosted “The Human Be-In,” which kicked off the countercultural movement of 1967. Make sure to climb to the top of the museum’s Hamon Observation Tower, which offers a bird’s-eye view over the park — as well as the city that has changed so much since the Summer of Love. But you can still wear flowers in your hair. 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive; 415-750-3600; deyoung.famsf.org

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Get a ringside seat to the life and legend of a sports icon at the new exhibit, “I Am the Greatest: Muhammad Ali,” through Sept. 30 at the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art in Las Vegas. Through previously unseen video, personal heirlooms, and tales from Ali’s closest friends, you’ll explore the three-time heavyweight champ’s humble beginnings in his home state of Kentucky, rise to superstardom, and humanitarian work. Mustsee artifacts include two World Champion rings, as well as boxing shorts, shoes, and gloves. 888-4887111; bellagio.com/bgfa — LOUIS MARROQUIN

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BRECKENRIDGE BITTER

Bittersweet, But So Good

Breckenridge Distillery, Breckenridge, Colo.

Hailing from the world’s highest distillery at 9,600 feet, this amaro features 13 botanicals, dried fruits, and roots. The result is an Alpine-style liqueur usually dominant with gentian root flavors.

How to drink: Drop a shot in an IPA for a Colorado version of amer bière.

Details: 36 percent ABV. $32/750 mL; breckenridgedistillery.com

Amaro is no longer just an ‘afterthought’ LANEE LEE

AMÈRE NOUVELLE

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t’s not amaretto. It’s not amore.

Rather, amaro (“bitter” in Italian) is a potent liqueur originally created by monks for medicinal purposes centuries ago. It’s made by infusing aromatic botanicals in a neutral spirit or wine — then aged and sweetened. The result? A bold bouquet of bittersweet flavors that might take some getting used to, but definitely worth the initial wince for that unmistakable spicy finish.

With this power to warm and soothe, it’s no surprise that Europeans traditionally sip it post-dinner as a digestif, usually served neat at room temperature. Here in the States, however, amaro is now taking center stage in cocktails — and with dozens of wildly diverse brands, from Campari (bright red and citrusy) to Jägermeister (inky brown, medicinal, and minty), the liqueur has exploded in popularity among craft bartenders.

“I love using amaro in cocktails,” says Cari Hah, bar manager at LA’s Big Bar. “It lends such a beautiful depth of flavor, as well as a texture and viscosity that rounds the drink out.”

Over the last decade or so, American amaro options have gone from nearly nonexistent to more than 20 made by distilleries throughout the country. “With both European and U.S. amari, very different expressions abound, making the search for your preferred style a matter of taste,” says Dario De Conti, co-owner of Napa’s Ca’ Momi Osteria, home to the West Coast’s largest amari collection.

Here, a few USA-made amari to try now.

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Fashioned after pre-WWII Amer Picon, an Alsatianstyle liqueur, Amère Nouvelle is a beautiful, buttery-yellow color with flavors of bitter orange and spices on the palate.

How to drink it: Pour over ice. Throw in a splash of pomegranate and lime juice to taste. Stir and top with sparkling water.

Details: 30 percent ABV. $25/375mL; spirits. bittermens.com

SOUTHERN AMARO High Wire Distilling Co., Charleston, S.C.

Made with local ingredients, such as yaupon holly, Dancy tangerine peel, Johns Island mint, and Charleston black tea, this amaro is dark in color with dominant notes of citrus and tea.

How to drink it: Riff on a classic Negroni by swapping out the Campari or Aperol with amaro.

Details: 30 percent ABV. $32/750mL; highwiredistilling. squarespace.com

The Bitter Truth Brad Thomas Parsons is America’s go-to expert on all things bitter and boozy. His new book, Amaro: The Spirited World of Bittersweet, Herbal Liqueurs With Cocktails, Recipes, and Formulas, is essential to a cocktail connoisseur’s book collection. Part travelogue and part encyclopedia, Amaro demystifies the digestif with animated anecdotes, well-researched history, and drink recipes. $26; btparsons.com/amaro

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On the Radar

Volvo’s Sexy Beast Drive to impress in this confident, stylish head-turner BY

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olvo’s new V90 Cross Country T6 AWD can conquer just about any terrain you’re likely to drive, short of full-tilt 4x4 rock crawling. How? An 8.3-inch ground clearance matches or bests that of most SUVs. Couple that with 316 horsepower juicing all four wheels and this beauty powered tenaciously on mud and dirt, as well as snow and ice, when we tested it in northern Sweden — and shot forward with shocking quickness on pavement.

Plus, Volvo’s engineers built this one with a taut suspension that’s fun to drive fast.

Volvo designed this wagon with sleek lines and a subtle cockpit and crowned the dash and doors with hefty hunks of real wood rather than plasticky veneers.

The car’s real Nappa leather seats feel richer and softer to the touch than the vinyl-like materials many carmakers choose these days. One must: Get the optional 19-speaker Bowers & Wilkins sound system that’s flat-out mind-blowing.

Why choose this wagon over its S90 sedan cousin? Because 54 cubic feet of cargo space can swallow as much gear as most mid-size SUVs — and unlike those tall-riding machines, with this one you get more fun for your money, too.

From $55,300. volvocars.com/us

Hot Honda Carmakers typically target their “hot hatches” at junior buyers who don’t mind a rough ride. Honda’s smarter. The company’s new Civic Type R, the fastest Honda sold in the U.S., debuts with a 306-hp four-cylinder engine, but it doesn’t have to scream to its top revs to hit peak torque. Honda built the Type R with an adjustable suspension, so with the throw of a switch you can dial in stiffness for quick, race-car reflexes or soften the ride for a smoother commute. From $35,000. automobiles.honda.com — M.F. 26

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New Model

Mini Grows Up

Larger, but still cute, the little one makes some big strides With Minis, you expect sharp, superbhandling cars. With the BMW subbrand’s new Cooper S Countryman ALL4, you get that and something more — practicality.

Don’t worry Mini fans: Just because 6-foottall adults can comfortably sit in the back seat doesn’t mean the British carmaker has ditched its values at valet parking.

The car’s quick steering and precise handling made it a blast to carve around the roads near Mini’s Oxford, England, headquarters during testing. The punchy, 189-hp turbocharged four-cylinder under the bonnet purrs at idle but lets out a nice, growly roar when you flatten your right foot. In addition to the roomier second row, we really appreciated the quite large cargo hold. We had enough room to pack three large suitcases aboard and still fit four passengers in our test car.

Another update: This one rides just a bit higher, so you can see in traffic — and other drivers see you, too — which makes highway travel less intimidating than in previous Minis. From $31,100. miniusa.com — M.F.

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We’ve created a place where sports fans and fine dining foodies can come together.

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Coto de Caza Golf & Racquet Club, Coto de Caza, Calif.

Members since: Pratt, 1998; Selanne, 2001 Who they are: Co-owners of Selanne Steak Tavern and the adjacent retail TS Gourmet Shoppe in Laguna Beach, Calif.

How it happened: Retired NHL great Selanne had dreamed of owning a restaurant, and when he learned his good friend, Orange County businessman Pratt, had the same idea, they joined forces. “Here we are a few years later with a restaurant in one of the most beautiful locations in Southern California,” Pratt says.

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What they offer: The upscale tavern serves modern American fare and artisanal cocktails and boasts a wine list lauded by Wine Spectator. TS Gourmet Shoppe stocks many of the oils and seasonings used in menu items, as well as hockey memorabilia.

“There’s a little something for everyone to take home,” Selanne says.

A day in the life: Both men oversee operations and Selanne sometimes slips behind the bar to mix drinks.

“I love meeting the people who are dining with us.”

— PAULA FELPS

From left, Kevin Pratt and Teemu Selanne

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City Club Raleigh, Raleigh, N.C. Member since: 2015 Who she is: A 2002 summa cum laude graduate of Shaw University in Raleigh, she returned in 2015 as president. “I want to make sure I give my best to my alma mater.”

Entrepreneurial spirit: She is also co-founder of the nonprofit Brilliant and Beautiful Foundation, which aids young women in scientific research, and was co-owner and COO of hair-care manufacturing and retail company Tea and Honey Blends and co-owner of the hair salon Element Beauty Bar. She brings her varied expertise to Shaw and promotes a business mentality as part of her vision for the school. “We’ve instituted a culture of entrepreneurial thinking across the entire organization.”

Path to the presidency: She says her MBA in marketing and Ph.D. in physical organic chemistry have enhanced her far-ranging career interests. “I treasure all of the academic and professional experiences I’ve had because they certainly prepared me for being a college president today.”

Looking forward: For Shaw’s 2017-2018 school year, she says, the 152-year-old university is on track to have its highest incoming freshman enrollment rate yet.

“I always maintain a steady focus on the goal I am trying to achieve.”

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Buckhead Club, Atlanta Member since: 2013 Who he is: Armed with an engineering background and a Ph.D. in biomechanics, he co-founded Nfant Labs, a medical-device and digitalhealth company that created Nfant Feeding Solution, the first internet-connected product cleared by the FDA for neonatal intensive care units.

The problem: “About 500,000 babies per year in the U.S. are born premature, and a main factor that keeps them from being discharged from the NICU is having trouble with feeding.”

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The solution: While many doctors use the method of having a baby suck on their finger to test the strength of the infant’s swallow, Nfant’s noninvasive device — a sensor clipped to a bottle that communicates with a mobile app — takes the subjectivity out of the equation. “We make any bottle a smart baby bottle. We relay objective data in real time to a tablet so doctors, nurses, and parents can react to how a particular baby is feeding.”

What’s next: “We view feeding as a window into the brain.” The company plans to use the data to study brain-development issues such as autism, cerebral palsy, and others. “The earlier you can diagnose a kid with a neurodevelopmental issue, the better their outcomes are going to be.” — LOUIS MARROQUIN

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Mastering the Links

How to sharpen the skills you need to excel on these tough-to-play courses BY

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OUT OF THE DEPTHS: On his way to the win, Padraig Harrington powers through the fescue during the 2008 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England.

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olf course architect David McLay Kidd likens playing a classic links golf course to entering the fourth dimension. “It’s a whole ’nother thing,” he says. That means dealing with deep pot bunkers, massive greens, and ground more rumpled than an unmade bed. You’ll see all that and more this July at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England, when it hosts the Open Championship for the 10th time since 1954.

We’ve enlisted five experts, including two winners of Open Championships played at Royal Birkdale, to walk you through some common links-course obstacles and prepare you for the next time you enter that singular dimension.

/The Game/ Johnny Miller Escaping From the Fescue

OVER AND OUT: Phil Mickelson hits out of a deep bunker at the 2016 Open Championship.

Inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1998, Miller is a two-time major championship winner, including the 1976 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, where he won by six strokes.

“On links courses, you have to keep the ball in play and out of the tall fescue grass.

If you get in there and aren’t sure what to do, you can make huge numbers. The fescue grabs the shaft of the club and turns the face over, often leading to a pulled duck hook if you don’t know what you are doing. The best way to deal with that shot is to take a club with a lot of loft, such as a 9-iron or wedge, have the clubface open slightly, and play it just inside your right foot — which means on your backswing you have to pick up the club real sharply and come down right on top of the ball. It’s sort of an up-and-down swing.”

Links Lesson: “Hold on to the club with a tight grip to keep the clubface from turning over. You want to be very geared up for impact so the fescue doesn’t flip the face over. Punch the ball back into play and go from there.”

FRESH-CUT GRASS: Johnny Miller shows how it’s done at the 1976 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale.

Grant Rogers Getting Out of a Deep Bunker Rogers, a PGA master professional, has been the director of instruction at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Bandon, Ore., since 2000.

“You’ll never be a really good bunker player unless you hit into a lot of bunkers. So be optimistic, look at it as an adventure, and believe something good is going to happen. Use at least a 58-degree wedge, play the ball more forward in your stance (toward the inside of your front heel), make a steeper backswing, and accelerate through the sand with your hands finishing — for right-handers — over your left shoulder and roughly even with your left ear. Also, use a lighter-than-normal grip pressure; your body can’t be tense. You don’t have to swing hard, but you do need to swing big.

Think of making more of a rhythmic swing, like Phil Mickelson, Ernie Els, or Lydia Ko.”

Links Lesson: “Be realistic about your shot options, especially if your ball ends right up against the face of a pot bunker.

Consider using your putter just to advance the ball into the center of the bunker to create more room for your next shot.

Or, rather than floundering around endlessly in the sand, invoke Rule 28, which covers an unplayable ball situation and provides three options that come with a onestroke penalty, including returning the ball to where you hit the shot that got you in the bunker.”

Mo Martin Playing in the Wind “If you don’t know how to manage the wind on a links course, it will beat you up. If you play a fade and there’s a right-to-left wind, use that to your advantage. Aim directly at your target, instead of to the left, because the ball flight and wind will balance each other out. If it’s a left-to-right wind, accept it and 34

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aim significantly more left. If you understand where your game is, then you can enjoy playing in the wind. If you’re lucky enough to have the ability to play both draws and fades, it’s a lot of fun.

But if you fight the wind, you will lose every time. It’s not a battle you want to take on. Respect it and go with it.”

Links Lesson: “A lot of amateurs may assume, ‘Oh, it’s a two-club wind, and that will be consistent throughout the whole bag.’ It’s definitely not. Playing into the wind will affect your pitching wedge, 9-iron, and 8-iron quite a bit. But your 7-iron, 6-iron, and 5-iron will penetrate through the wind a bit more. Knowing how the wind affects the distances of each club will help you play better and more consistently.”

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Martin, on the LPGA Tour since 2012, earned four top-10 finishes in 2016. She won the 2014 Ricoh Women’s British Open at Royal Birkdale, the only player to finish under par at the championship that year.

WINNER’S TOUCH: Zach Johnson putts in the final round of the 2015 Open Championship on his way to the win.

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Kidd has designed golf courses worldwide, including the first course at Bandon Dunes in Oregon and Machrihanish Dunes in his native Scotland. He is working with Bandon Dunes developer Mike Keiser on a new course at Sand Valley Golf Resort in Nekoosa, Wis.

“Outside of the weather, it’s usually the contours of a links course that offer the primary line of defense.

There are friendly contours and unfriendly contours, and you need to quickly adjudicate which are which. When my team and I design links courses, we talk about that the most. In my current mode of trying to make golf a little more fun, I’m trying to balance out the contours so that more than 50 percent are in favor of the golfer. That means contours that are receptive to shots rather than rejecting them.

We build ones that help make something good happen, such as pushing the ball forward or back into play, generally when a player has executed a moderately good shot. Completely rank shots, however, will find those unfriendly contours — that’s where things start to go a little sideways.”

Links Lesson: “If there’s a clear path between you and the hole — even if you are 100 yards out — think about putting. Whether you use a putter, a rescue club, or even a 5-iron, use a putting stroke. If there is no bunker or hazard in the way and you can roll the ball along the ground, consider doing just that. Use the contours to your advantage.”

Mike Bender Finding Your Speed Bender is master instructor at the Mike Bender Golf Academy in Lake Mary, Fla. He was named the 2009 PGA of America National Teacher of the Year and has coached two-time major winner Zach Johnson since 1999.

“Because links courses often experience windy conditions, they have bigger and slower greens to improve playability. Because of that larger size, you often face a lot of long putts; and generally when greens speeds are slower, the ball tends to break a bit less. When you force the acceleration with your wrists or arms, your distance control usually is not good.

Use a lighter grip pressure, take the putter back longer, and let it flow. Zach Johnson [winner of the 2015 Open Championship at St. Andrews] has told me: ‘Putting in the wind is much harder than ball striking. You can hit approaches to 40 feet from the hole all day long, but two-putting from 40 feet in the wind is not that easy.’”

Links Lesson: “To get ready for putting on links courses, practice the longest uphill putts you can find and try to get the ball just past the hole consistently.

Using that uphill slope decreases the natural speed of the green and helps lengthen your putting stroke.

Doing so helps you build a feel for hitting putts harder, which is what you will likely have to do on the slower greens found on links courses.”

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To visitors, Tokyo can seem like it has multiple personality disorder. For some, it’s a sleek, futuristic metropolis; to others, it’s a bubblegum-pop playground overrun by grown-up schoolgirls. Then there’s its muchdeserved reputation as a design-forward fashion capital. But to many, Tokyo’s food scene ranks as its greatest draw: Amid the city’s steel-clad buildings and hypermanic commercial districts, the world’s best chefs reign supreme.

The numbers alone paint quite the picture: Tokyo lays claim to more than 80,000 restaurants, nearly four times the number found in New York. Even better, it has more Michelin stars than any other metropolis, with 227 gastronomic paradises boasting one or more stars this year (by comparison, Paris has 92). There’s always something new to delight in, from hidden hole-in-the-wall spots to finedining temples — as well as food tours, culinary experiences, and even hotels that elevate the art of the room-service meal.

might encompass meals at izakayas (Japanese gastropubs) in up-and-coming districts such as Ebisu, soba noodle sojourns in Ueno, and sake tastings in hole-in-the-wall bars.

Of course, Tokyoites love much-hyped new restaurants, and the latest crop fits the bill, so you may want to opt for one of them instead of a tour. Ginza Shinohara is the first Tokyo restaurant for chef/owner Takemasa Shinohara, whose restaurant in the Shiga Prefecture is considered one of Japan’s best places for kaiseki — an elaborate, highly seasonal, formally coursed meal. So it’s little wonder that his months-old restaurant is one of the city’s hottest tables.

Another choice new option comes from Japanophile, Michelin-starred French chef Thierry Marx, who finally landed in Tokyo with last fall’s opening of Bistro Marx (bistromarx.jp) in Ginza Place, one of the city’s newest landmark buildings. Expect solidly executed French fare with a Japanese touch.

At Mixology Experience, master mixologist Shuzo Nagumo offers a decidedly distinct way to end your day with foie gras-infused vodka cocktails and umami sours topped with freshly shaved bonito flakes.

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Transcendent dining experiences aren’t limited to the upper echelons of Tokyo’s restaurant scene. Even under-the-radar neighborhood spots dish out some of the best meals. Oishii Tokyo Food Tours (oishiitokyo.com), launched a couple of years ago, guides travelers past the buzzy to those hidden heroes that locals love. Tours 38

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A visit to the famed, 80-plus-year-old Tsukiji Fish Market (tsukiji-market.or.jp) is a rite of passage for Tokyo-bound foodies. Last November, the market was set to relocate to a new site in the Toyosu area, but environmental concerns put those plans on hold. The market’s original site continues to operate for the foreseeable future, which means you might have one last opportunity to pay homage to this iconic site. Start your day early at the market’s auction to see tuna go for tens of thousands of dollars (and

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hough japan has a land mass smaller than the state of California’s, it packs quite the mighty punch: The archipelago nation has become a poster child for immensely moving, exquisitely diverse experiences.

For travelers looking to embark on a Japanese odyssey, there has never been a better time to go. In 2009, the nation’s leaders set a goal of increasing tourism to 20 million visitors by 2020, a goal they achieved in 2016. The government has since doubled down on that figure, and now wants 40 million inbound travelers by 2020, the year Tokyo hosts the Summer Olympics.

To answer the challenge, domestic and international developers have embarked on an impressive building spree that has already brought a host of new hotels, restaurants, shops, attractions, and the like to a diverse range of destinations. Visit Japan now and you’ll be among the first to partake of the new offerings set to redefine the country’s travel experience for years to come. With so many new things to see, touch, taste, and enjoy, the Land of the Rising Sun now shines brighter than ever. Here, three perfect — and distinctively different — three-day itineraries from which to take it all in.

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PICK AND CHOOSE: Stop for a bite, or two, during an Oishii Tokyo Food Tours itinerary (top). Sip a singular cocktail at Mixology Experience (above).

Drop by the renowned Tsukiji Fish Market for unique catches (left and below left). Order the Cod Roti at Bistro Marx (below).

With outposts from nearly every global luxury hotel brand, Tokyo isn’t lacking for posh temporary abodes. For that reason, homegrown luxury label Hoshinoya wanted to create something entirely different for its first Tokyo property.

Found in the Otemachi district, the nearly year-old Hoshinoya Tokyo is a sort of urban-style ryokan (Japanese inn) that blends traditional style with modern touches. Guests remove their shoes in an entrance space (they are kept in an artistic display of boxes on the ground level) before making their way up to the hotel.

Each of the hotel’s 14 guest-room floors functions as its own ryokanlike space, with a central lounge area staffed by gracious hosts who serve complimentary treats and sake as they provide Tokyo recommendations. The tatami mat floors of the 84 rooms are topped with futon mattresses and shoji screens that give way to windows wrapped in iron latticework modeled after a kimono motif.

Guests take traditional Japanese breakfasts artfully presented in a series of boxes in their rooms. Dinner can also be served en suite. Or opt to head down to the basement restaurant, where chef Noriyuki Hamada dishes out wonderfully inventive, highly seasonal creations to patrons in the clay-walled dining room. From $700. 011-81-50-3786-1144; hoshinoyatokyo.com 1 While the Hoshinoya steers more to the traditional, the Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho, the Luxury Collection’s first Tokyo hotel, unabashedly basks in a contemporary style. Located on floors 30-36 of a gleaming skyscraper in the Chiyoda district, the property blends striking flourishes — such as the abstract silver sculptures adorning the lobby’s ceiling and a kaleidoscopic glass waterfall installation by Japanese artist Mari Noguchi — with jaw-dropping views all the way to Mount Fuji, views best experienced from the floor-to-ceiling windows in many of the 250 rooms. From $400. 011-81-33234-1111; luxurycollection.com S U M M E R 2017

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the streets, including See You Soon (seeyousoon.tokyo), a hip 17-month-old boutique that stocks fashion, art, and lifestyle pieces from indie Japanese and international designers. For artisanal bars and chocolateinfused shampoo, head to the bean-to-bar chocolate shop Cacao Store (theobroma.co.jp).

Mingle with Tokyo’s hipster crowd at Fuglen (fuglen.com), an espresso/cocktail bar perfect for people-watching.

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TOKYO TREATS: Clockwise from top left, pick your chocolate pleasure at the Cacao Store, absorb the ceremony at the Sakurai Japanese Tea Experience, or go the espresso route at Fuglen. Then fuel up with ramen at Ginza Kazami (below).

rooftop garden. Take a timeout from sightseeing for a tea break.

Shinya Sakurai puts a modern spin on the Japanese tearoom with his just-relocated Sakurai Japanese Tea Experience (sakurai-tea.jp) in the Minato ward. Lab-coat-wearing tea masters serve perfectly whisked cups of powdered matcha and aromatic brews of hojicha leaves roasted on-site, along with tastes of sake and a selection of wagashi (traditional sweets).

Where to go for lunch or dinner?

After being open just a few months, chef Masamichi Amamoto’s sushi restaurant HigashiAzabu Amamoto in Minato racked up two Michelin stars last year. New and already uber-popular Ginza ramen shop Ginza Kazami seems a sure bet to join the Michelin ranks in next year’s guide.

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when we say early, we mean it — you’ll have to line up about 3 a.m. to secure a spot at the auction). Post-bidding, savor a sushi breakfast at Sushi Dai (tsukijigourmet.or.jp), just outside the gates.

After a much-needed nap back at your hotel, spend the afternoon with Tokyo Food Tour (tokyofoodtour.com).

Its walking tours often start with cooking demonstrations and lessons, such as sobanoodle-making workshops and classes in amezaiku, traditional Japanese pulled candy. Next, head to Tomigaya, a neighborhood adjacent to Shibuya that has emerged as a quieter, cooler alternative — call it Tokyo’s answer to Brooklyn. Wander the new shops that have opened along

The Meoto-Iwa “wedded rocks” at the Futami Okitama shrine

MIE

FODDER FOR THE SOUL

Stretched along a peninsula that juts into the Pacific on Japan’s eastern side, the Mie Prefecture seems tailor-made to be a favorite playground for jet-setters.

Its landscape — an Instagram-worthy blend of verdant, mist-shrouded hills and mountains, and nearly 700 miles of coastline characterized by craggy bays and tiny islets — is beautiful by default. Straight-out-of-the-ocean seafood and Matsusaka beef from black-haired wagyu cattle, arguably Japan’s best (Kobe just markets better, locals will tell you), anchors the top-notch local food scene. Religious and cultural sites, including Japan’s most sacred Shinto shrine, speak to visitors on a deeper level.

All this, yet most foreigners have never heard of, let alone visited, this part of Japan just two hours by train from Osaka and 90 minutes from Nagoya. But Mie’s undiscovered status is changing fast: The international spotlight shone down on the prefecture when Japan hosted the G-7 summit there last year. That light has only grown brighter thanks to new hotels and experiences laying roots along Mie’s shores.

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Accompany them and marvel at the structure’s build — made entirely from cypress wood and constructed without any nails.

It’s easy to spend a few hours wandering the tranquil grounds, but leave time to explore Okage Yokocho (okageyokocho.co.jp), a re-created Edo-era village just outside the shrine’s sacred grounds where traditional buildings house shops and restaurants.

Nibble on mochi covered in ribbons of sweet bean paste between sips of green tea on the outdoor deck at Akafuku Honten, a famed Mie confectionary that has been serving the local delicacy to pilgrims en route to the shrine for more than 300 years.

Or savor a lunch of Ise udon, thick noodles eaten with a sweet and salty sauce, at Fukusuke noodle house.

Take in a traditional drum show or

STAY Glitterati-favored brand Aman Resorts has a penchant for taking culturally rich, undiscovered destinations and putting them on the map. One of its latest properties continues that grand tradition: Amanemu opened with 28 Kerry Hill-designed suites and villas in Mie’s Ise-Shima National Park last year. The sleek digs offer a sort of stylized take on traditional minka farmhouses. Outside, the low-slung pavilions feature darkly stained cedar walls and tiled, pitched roofs. Inside, it’s pure Japanese minimalism, from the blond woods, white textiles, and sliding shoji screen doors in bedrooms to the striking black-basalt-stone bathrooms, where you can kick back in your own private onsen, thanks to water piped in from nearby hot springs. From $808.

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storytelling performance in the “village square.” Also wander the shops for local handicrafts, including indigo-dyed textiles from the nearby town of Matsuzaka at Momenya Ai, pottery at Tanuki Danrantei, and artistically braided ropes at Kumihimo Hirai.

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While Ise Jingu- is Mie’s big religious draw, more than 125 other shrines also dot the region.

Fittingly, you’ll find many along the sea, a testament to the ocean’s importance to the locals’ daily lives.

Wake up pre-dawn and head to the Futami Okitama shrine, where a pair of side-by-side rocks rising from the sea have been turned into a torii gate with a traditionally braided rope joining them. In the summer, locals and visitors alike come early to watch the sun seemingly rise between the two rocks.

Here, you might also witness Mie’s famed ama (women free divers) praying for safety and a good catch.

The tradition of women diving deep beneath the ocean’s surface sans breathing equipment in search of both edible and nonedible treasures has been practiced in Mie for hundreds of years. You’ll learn more about the ama at Mikimoto Pearl Island (mikimoto-pearl-museum.co.jp ) in the city of Toba. Japanese jeweler Mikimoto Ko-kichi first had success cultivating pearls in the waters off Mie. Today, some of the label’s pearls Day

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MIE FIRST: Clockwise from above left, while in this prefecture, explore the Okage Yokocho village, watch amas dive for underwater treasures, dine on an ama-cooked meal at Osatsu Kamado Mae-nohama, and reflect at the Ise Jingushrine. Below, view a pearl crown and other artifacts at the Mikimoto Pearl Island museum.

still come from these waters, and you can visit the brand’s complex to watch ama bring pearl-filled oysters to surface, before buying a strand of the local catch to bring home.

After exploring the complex, go for lunch in a tin-roofed ama diving hut.

At Osatsu Kamado Mae-no-hama, dine on the season’s seafood, cooked for you by an ama on the hut’s open charcoal grill. Finally, postlunch, indulge your sweet tooth at Minerva, a gelato shop in Toba City where you can sample a local take on the sweet Italian treat — think flavors such as a vanilla and pearl powder blend.

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Iga is thought to be the birthplace of Japan’s ninja culture. During the late 16th century, the region was believed to be home to Japan’s best ninja training school (Hattori Yasunaga, one of the country’s most famous ninjas, also called the city home).

Earlier this year, Iga re-branded itself as a “ninja city” in a bid to lure visitors. There’s quite a bit for travelers to discover, including the Iga-ryu Ninja Museum (iganinja.jp), inside an old house once used by the Iga ninja clan (so expect booby traps galore). See historic artifacts and, in an area adjacent to the museum, try your hand at throwing stars.

After a day channeling your inner warrior, reward yourself with Matsuzaka beef at Gyugin, one of the city’s best restaurants. The experience is holy in and of itself.

Experts’ Tips Japan is perhaps the most unfamiliar familiar destination. You may have some preconceived notions about the island nation before you arrive, but don’t be surprised if you spend more than a few moments lost in translation after you land. Here, two Virtuoso-affiliated travel advisers with their fingers on the pulse of Japanese travel offer tips to help ease your journey.

1Prepare for language barriers.

“You don’t want to make people feel embarrassed if they don’t speak English.

It’s good to have several key phrases, your hotel’s business card, and your intended destinations all written in both English and Japanese before you leave your hotel.

Your concierge will be happy to provide,” says Rob Clabbers, president of Q Cruise + Travel in Chicago.

KYOTO MIXING OLD SCHOOL WITH NEW SCHOOL

From its geishas who glide about the streets of the well-preserved historic district of the Gion to the many temples, shrines, and palaces, Kyoto has long been a go-to for exploration of Japanese heritage. After all, the city served as the country’s imperial capital until the Meiji regime moved the royal court to Tokyo in 1869. It’s also well-known for its 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, beautiful rock gardens, and the traditional artisans who toil away in centuries-old wooden houses. But it’s not all old school in the city, as hoteliers, cultural institutions, artists, chefs, and shop owners are all bringing traditional ideas and techniques into a modern context. It’s this dichotomy between the old and the new that makes Kyoto one of Japan’s most enticing destinations to explore.

2 Use apps.

“Several great translation apps are available to help travelers get past language barriers. At the very least, download Google Translate before your trip,” recommends Georgia Schley Ritchie, an adviser with Century Travel, a Worldview Travel Co., in Atlanta.

3 Don’t tip.

“Tipping isn’t part of the Japanese culture. Some Japanese may even consider it an insult, as they take great pride in doing their jobs well without expectation. Some restaurants and hotels might levy a service charge, but nothing additional is expected,” says Clabbers.

4Cash up.

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“Cash is king in Japan, especially in smaller towns, so always have yen with you. Also, many Japanese ATMs don’t accept American debit cards, so be sure to withdraw enough from international-friendly ATMs at centralized points, like at the airport,” notes Clabbers.

5 Plan ahead for dining.

“Top restaurants across Japan are often very small, so reservations can be difficult to come by. Before your trip, work with your well-connected travel adviser to secure your dream tables,” says Schley Ritchie.

“Also, be mindful that many restaurants require a credit card when booking, and they have strict cancellation policies.”

6Go by rail.

Japan’s excellent train system is the best way to travel around the country, but until March, visitors couldn’t purchase Japan Rail Passes after their arrival — they had to buy them before their trips. To be safe, well in advance of leaving home, Schley Ritchie recommends confirming you can buy your passes after entering the country, and at what price.

“Also, pack light, since trains don’t have much room for luggage; or plan on having your hotel forward your bags to your next destination,” she advises.

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Start your day with a private meditation session at the Ryosoku-in Temple, one of Kyoto’s oldest Zen Buddhist temples (some hotels will make your reservation for you). From there, see how tradition and a modern spirit peacefully coexist at the Kyoto National Museum (kyohaku.go.jp). Explore the museum’s collection of ceramics, calligraphy scrolls, historic costumes, and the like in the strikingly modernist Taniguchi Yoshio-designed Heisei Chishinkan Hall, which opened in 2014. Move next door to the original Meiji-period, red brick building erected in 1895, which currently houses special exhibitions.

While tea ceremonies are on offer across Japan, no place does it better than Kyoto. For the supertraditional, head to the nearly 300-year-old Ippodo (ippodo-tea. co.jp/en), where you can receive lessons in brewing techniques and purchase dried leaves and powders galore. Located in a preserved machiya townhouse in the Gion, the year-and-a-half-old vintage shop/design gallery Pass the Baton takes a more unconventional S U M M E R 2017

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Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto’s spa pool

Stay Travel professionals considered the 134-room Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto a game-changer when it landed along the banks of the scenic Kamogawa River in late 2014 as Kyoto’s first true luxury hotel.

It’s easy to see why: Its design, which integrates stylized elements from Meijiera houses (wooden latticework doors, traditional Shippo cloisonné patterns, washi paper artwork), is an impeccable collaboration between local artists and top-name international designers. Plus, the ambitious roster of programming — including samurai sword lessons (with participants dressed in traditional garb), sake tastings, soap-making workshops, city art tours, and bicycle excursions to area temples and shrines — makes it the archetype for a modern-day, experiencebased city hotel. From $512. 800-5428680; ritzcarlton.com

1 But the Ritz now has competition with the opening last October of the Four Seasons Kyoto in the historic Higashiyama district, a five-minute walk from the Kyoto National Museum.

The hotel’s design team dressed up the 123 modern rooms in subtle shades of cream, green, blue, and lavender, and outfitted them with washi paper lamps, delicate fusuma-inspired screens, and beautiful lacquerware. The rooms’ floor-to-ceiling windows look out on the city or the hotel’s magnificent 800-year-old garden, complete with a tranquil pond. Don’t miss a tea ceremony — the Japanese tradition of welcoming guests with cups of tea and traditional pastries — in the quaint little teahouse overlooking the pond, though night owls might prefer it after dark when it transitions into an intimate sake bar. From $670. 800-819-5053; fourseasons.com/kyoto 44

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approach to the tea ceremony at its Tea and Sake Room by Tasuki.

The tearoom also serves as a sake bar and offers delicious shaved-ice creations made in different green tea flavors, in addition to conventional brews and Kyoto sweets.

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The Windows to Japan (windowstojapan.com) tour company will take you past the standard guidebook fare and help you access truly authentic moments in Kyoto and surrounding areas.

Its geisha experience, for example, involves a private dinner session with a geisha, where you can ask questions about her daily life.

Plenty of ink has been given to Kyoto’s many fine-dining establishments, but Windows’ food tours will expose you to the city’s equally as delicious street foods. The outfitter even offers opportunities for you to visit with locals in their private homes.

Of course, you must savor a fine meal in Kyoto, as the age-old culinary traditions have produced restaurants as spectacular as those found in Tokyo (just check out the Michelin guides). Two good choices: the Michelin three-starred Hyotei (hyotei.co.jp), where the kaiseki courses are almost too beautiful to eat; and Giro Giro Hitoshina (guiloguilo.com), which modernizes kaiseki dining with its counter seating and less rigid coursing.

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Kyoto’s artistic traditions are just as renowned as its food, with the latest crop of artisans and designers pulling from that rich well while also creating something entirely all their own. Pick up hand-hammered copper tea caddies at Kaikado (www.kaikado.jp); lampshades, bowls, and tea strainers made using traditional handweaving techniques at KanaamiTsuji (kanaamitsuji.net); and artistic

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fabrics from Hosoo (www.hosoo-kyoto.com), a 1688 textile house that employs nishijin weaving in both traditional and contemporary designs.

The Kyoto Design House (kyoto-dh.com) is another must for its daily-use items (woven silk neckties, carved wooden business card holders) made by local artisans. Kira Karacho (kirakaracho.jp) employs centuries-old block-printing techniques traditionally used for fusuma sliding screens on everything from stationery to wallpaper and lampshades.

For dinner, grab one of 10 seats at the counter constructed from a 200-yearold cypress tree at the Four Seasons’ Sushi Wakon, where Michelinstarred master chef Rei Masuda serves traditional Edomae-style sushi that you’re encouraged to eat with your fingers. A dinner here will earn you plenty of bragging rights, as it was one of 2017’s most anticipated restaurants.

CULTURE KYOTO-STYLE: Clockwise from top left, stroll the city’s quaint alleyways; score artisanal finds such as lampshades at Kanaami-Tsuji, copper crafts at Kaikado, and wooden briefcases at Kyoto Design House; explore one of Kyoto’s many UNESCO World Heritage sites; dine at Hyotei; and get the geisha experience with a Windows to Japan tour.

The Japanese love affair with trains is well-documented, with bullet trains that crisscross the country, whisking riders to and fro at breakneck speeds. But the latest crop of trains takes the slower road, much to travelers’ delight.

Launched in 2013, Japan Rail Kyushu’s Seven Stars in Kyushu (www.cruisetrain-sevenstars.com) channels the Orient Express, with its seven carriages outfitted with 14 suites, plus an electric-piano-equipped lounge. The ornate locomotive chugs along tracks lining Japan’s southernmost main island of Kyushu on two- to four-day itineraries.

1 Japan Rail East’s just-launched Train Suite Shiki-Shima (jreast.co.jp/shiki-shima) takes a futuristic approach to its journey. The 10-carriage train designed by Ken Okuyama — the design mind behind the Ferrari Enzo and Maserati Quattroporte — favors sleek lines and plenty of glass over wood. The abstractly artistic placement of windows calls to mind a spaceship more than your run-of-the-mill choochoo. The 17 suites are done up in luxe shades of brown and offset by woven floor mats, gold-foil-accented walls, and lacquerware touches. There’s even a presidential suite with a cypress bathtub. Two- to four-day itineraries head north from Tokyo to the Hokkaido region, making stops for visits to onsen resorts and mountain towns.

After a day of exploration, you return for elaborate meals designed by Katsuhiro Nakamura, the first Japanese chef to win a Michelin star for his efforts in Paris.

NEXT ON THE TRACKS: From West Japan Railway Co., the Twilight Express Mizukaze will start journeying through the San’yō and San’in regions of southern Honshu this summer. twilightexpressmizukaze.jp/en S U M M E R 2017

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A wealth of new don’t-miss developments keeps this famed ski destination rocking even after the last snow has melted BY

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Summer in Lake Tahoe

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t last the lake burst upon us — a noble sheet of blue water lifted 6,300 feet above the level of the sea and walled in by a rim of snow-clad mountain peaks that towered aloft full 3,000 feet higher still.... I thought it must surely be the fairest picture the whole earth affords.”

So wrote the usually cynical Mark Twain about his first visit to Lake Tahoe in 1861. While the scenery remains just as spectacular as it was more than 150 years ago, a lot has changed since the days Twain camped on the deserted shores of the lake eating salt pork.

Lake Tahoe, which straddles the border of California and Nevada

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MATTHEW PALMER (HIKERS), RON THOMAS (MAP)

Northstar’s Specialized Bike Academy

about a three-hour drive northeast from San Francisco, has come alive with new offerings in luxury lodging, fine dining, and recreational activities over the past several years. While the ski resorts saw the initial investments, the focus of Lake Tahoe development has now shifted to summertime, with major new offerings on the beachfront, in golf, and in hiking and biking adventures on the nearby mountains and at the shores along the 72-mile circumference of the lake.

Here, some of the best new or improved summer attractions scattered along Lake Tahoe’s popular northern and southern shores that might have impressed even the famously grumpy Mr. Twain.

LAKESIDE ESCAPES: Clockwise from above left, dive into fun at Lake Tahoe with swimming in sparkling blue water, golf at Edgewood Golf Course, cocktail classes led by Ryan Dierks at Truckee Tavern and Grill, cycling at the Specialized Bike Academy at Northstar, scenic gondola rides at Heavenly Mountain Resort, and hiking at Squaw Valley’s High Camp.

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north Lake Tahoe Along the north shore, Tahoe City, Calif., and Incline Village, Nev., offer prime beachfront access for swimmers and boaters to experience the lake’s dazzling blue waters. The California mountain resorts of Northstar and Squaw Valley — north and northwest of the lake, respectively — host luxury lodging with front-door access to some of the world’s best hiking and biking trails. The old rail town of Truckee, Calif., north of the lake, now injects a new sophistication into its dining and shopping scene, best experienced in the summer when you don’t have to slip and slide in your snow boots.

Northstar’s Specialized Bike Academy

Lake Club, the Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe Opening June 27, this new luxury lakefront development combines food and activities with an awe-inspiring vista of Tahoe.

Guests staying at the RitzCarlton, Lake Tahoe in the mountains north of the lake will now be able to take part in the Lake Club’s exclusive surf-and-turf experience.

After hiking or biking in the hills around the Northstar resort, home base for the Ritz, guests can hop a shuttle for a 20-minute ride from the hotel to the Lake Club.

The facility and its private pier will provide beach access and connection to

a slew of water activities, from sailing to kayaking to waterskiing and parasailing.

After playing in the lake, guests can take in the views along with their food and drink on the Lake Club’s dining terrace, soak in the outdoor whirlpool, and roast s’mores over a fire pit. Also this summer, the Ritz launches an “Après Adventurist” package, offering a collection of exclusive curated lakeside activities along with a room stay.

Details: 7170 N. Lake Blvd., Tahoe Vista, Calif.; 530-562-3000; ritzcarlton.com. Rooms at the RitzCarlton, Lake Tahoe from $300.

The Northstar California resort centers its summer operations on one of the best lift-accessed mountain biking courses in the U.S. The terrain ranges from easy cross-country paths for scenic pedaling to double black diamond runs. This season at the resort’s year-old Specialized Bike Academy expect upgraded trails, enhanced classes, and the latest mountain bikes for rental. Also, book both beginner and advanced clinics, as well as women-specific clinics and individualized lessons for kids. Last February, county officials approved the Northstar Mountain Master Plan, so look for further expansion of terrain and facilities for years to come.

Details: Between Truckee and Kings Beach, Calif., off of Highway 267. 800-466-6784; northstarcalifornia.com. Packages from $239.

Old Town Tap Not your typical mountain town pizza pub, this restaurant and bar opened in mid-2016 on historic Truckee’s main street as a passion project for husbandand-wife team Marlena John (the pizza fanatic) and Luke Bill (the cocktail connoisseur). With bare brick walls and unadorned glossy wood tables, the Old Town Tap creates a modern hipster vibe within a comfy diner setting. The menu features oddball craft cocktails such as the whiskeywalnut-banana “Chunky Monkey,” artisanal pizzas with locally sourced toppings (kohlrabi, anyone?), inventive dishes such as deviled shrimp (above) and a rotating beer selection exotic enough to please even mustache-twirling hops geeks snacking on seasonal pickles. You can also fill up on traditional short ribs or a sausage pizza and wash it all down with a PBR. Details: 10164 Donner Pass Road, Suite 1, Truckee, Calif.; 530-563-5233; oldtowntaptruckee.com. Pizzas $12-$15, cocktails $9-$10, cans of PBR $3.

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Squaw Valley’s High Camp This year, the Squaw Valley ski resort launches new summer-focused activities. The gondola-serviced midmountain High Camp recreation area, at 8,200 feet elevation, has been transformed into a full activity center with a fresh slate of experiences and ticket packages, as well as expanded hiking trails and a disc golf course. Combine this with the hiking, a huge swimming pool, and roller-skating rink and you have a critical mass of high-elevation fun. On the heels of a record winter for snowfall, the resort plans to open the ski lifts for some Fourth of July skiing. To get prepped for all these activities, start the day in the Village at Squaw Valley at the Coffeebar, opened in February, with tasty baked goods and freshly brewed coffee drinks.

For an even higher-elevation overview, the Resort at Squaw Creek introduces summer helicopter tours over the resort and Lake Tahoe, lifting off just outside the resort’s hotel.

Co-owner and bar manager Ryan Dierks will lead weekly cocktail classes at this popular upscale restaurant’s bar this summer. During the 90-minute classes, you’ll mix, shake, and sample six different cocktails, from the classic to the creative, with pauses for reflection over cheese and charcuterie plates. You’ll not only learn how to select ingredients and mix drinks at home, but also what to order at the bar.

Details: 10118 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, Calif.; 530-5873766; truckeetavern.com.

Classes held Saturdays from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in July and August. Reserve your spot in advance, $75 per person.

Maximum class size: 10 people.

Details: Squaw Valley Resort, Olympic Valley, Calif.; 800-403-0206; squawalpine.com. Adventure Package, including pool access and tram rides, $45. Sightseeing Package, including access to hiking trails and scenic observation deck, $36. Family Pass, including all High Camp activities and tram rides, $124 for two adults and four kids.

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Heavenly Mountain Resort’s Epic Discovery The Heavenly ski resort dove big into the summer business a couple of years ago with the introduction of its midmountain Epic Discovery. Activities range from climbing walls (above left) and three ropes courses (above right) to an inner-tube slide, multiple zip lines, and a 3,400-foot-long gravity-powered downhill roller coaster (top left). This year’s additions include the East Peak (Silver Rush) Zip Line Tour. Zip through the trees at 40 mph, with views overlooking the Carson Valley — if you’re brave enough to keep your eyes open — and ride back to the top on an ATV. For the less extreme, ride the scenic gondola to an observation deck and mellow hiking trails — but mind the 9,000-foot elevation.

Details: 4080 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, Calif.; 775-586-7000; skiheavenly.com.

Ultimate Adventure Pass, including all Epic Discovery activities and scenic gondola ride, $94; “Little Explorer” kids pass, $54.

Hotel Becket Named for a sailing knot that ties two ropes into one, the Hotel Becket, which opened last December, leads the latest South Tahoe renovations along the main strip by combining two old properties into a single boutique experience. Choose from an eclectic variety of 167 rooms, ranging from rustic to contemporary, all with modern mountain touches such as reclaimed barn doors and recovered mining lumber. Take a short walk from the hotel for private Lake Tahoe beach access or to the vibrant Heavenly Village, with gondola access to the Heavenly Mountain Resort summer programs. Ten Crows, the hotel’s new restaurant, features rib-sticking Southern barbecue and an expansive beer and craft cocktail menu. The pet-friendly Becket not only welcomes dogs accompanying guests, it even provides one if you don’t have your own. Through the “Borrow a Bernese” program, you can take out Remington, the hotel’s Bernese Mountain Dog, for a nature walk.

Details: 4003 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, Calif.; 530-544-6000; hotelbecket.com. From $175.

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With its strip of high-rise casinos, bars, and clubs, South Lake Tahoe has rightly earned the reputation as the lively side of Lake Tahoe. After losing some of its luster over recent decades thanks to its rows of cheap motels and strip malls, South Lake Tahoe has executed a major makeover over the last five years, with new hotels, refurbished old ones, and bright new shopping areas, along with an extended lakeside bike trail network and new beaches and hiking trails.

The investments and improvements from 2014 to 2016 alone read like a slotmachine jackpot: $60 million at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe; $25 million at Zalanta Resort’s condo and retail development; $24 million at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa; $20 million at the Landing Resort & Spa; $12 million at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe; $8 million at Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel; $8 million at Beach Retreat & Lodge; $2 million at Ridge Tahoe’s Castle Rock event space; $2 million at Postmarc Hotel & Spa Suites; $1.2 million at 7 Seas Inn; and the list goes on.

These latest South Lake Tahoe offerings are enough to bring back old visitors and entice new ones, whether you’re a golfer, hiker, swimmer, or just a devotee of great mountain meals.

Lake House Despite the name, this new fine-dining restaurant with a casual vibe is not actually on the lake, but rather at the southwest edge of South Lake Tahoe along a revitalized section of town around the “Y” — a three-way intersection of highways 50 and 89. The Lake House has a classic steakhouse decor with comfy booths and dim lighting, but with the quirky Tahoe twist of nautically inspired artwork and hanging driftwood.

The filet mignon in peppercorn sauce (left) is worth the drive from the lake, and a jalapeño-infused ceviche appetizer and roasted trout entree provides a seafood treat for those inspired by Tahoe.

Details: 1181 Emerald Bay Road, South Lake Tahoe, Calif.; 530-541-3433; thelakehousetahoe.com. Entrees $30-$45.

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Izabella Ristorante Italiano As Twain said back during his visit, “Three months of camp life on Lake Tahoe would restore an Egyptian mummy to his pristine vigor and give him an appetite like an alligator.”

Satisfy your well-earned appetite at this restaurant in the heart of the hotel strip along the state line. Since opening last June, it has been getting rave reviews for its hearty Italian meals, including classic pasta dishes, veal parmigiana, and chicken saltimbocca, plus an extensive Italian and Californian wine list and free focaccia bread. Top it off with an Espresso Mud Pie for dessert. The restaurant features a friendly low-key atmosphere, nice for a casual night out on a lakeside holiday.

Details: 3967 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, Calif.; 530544-0400; izabellatahoe.com.

Entrees $17-$30.

Also at the “Y,” the newly renovated Crossing at Tahoe Valley shopping and dining center adds several new spots, including the Lake Tahoe Aleworx brewpub featuring craft beers and wood-fired pizzas.

The Lodge at Edgewood Tahoe Scheduled to open in late June, this massive $100 million resort project on the Nevada side of South Lake Tahoe creates a new hotel on the grounds of the lakeside Edgewood Golf Course — home to July’s annual American Century celebrity tournament. The Lodge opens with 154 luxury rooms, each with its own balcony or terrace and a gas fireplace. A towering classic mountain-style main lodge anchors the property, which includes a spa (above), bar, restaurant, and large event space. On the 235-acre lakefront grounds, the golf course upgrades with lodge access and a new ninth fairway and lakeside green. The lodge’s access to an adjacent public swimming beach with watersport rentals and walking paths ups the incentive to get outdoors. After a day on the lake or golf course, retire to the Pool Bar and watch the sunset over the shimmering Lake Tahoe waters.

Details: 100 Lake Parkway, Stateline, Nev.; 888-881-8659; edgewoodtahoe.com. Rooms from $350; green fees from $150.

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RAISE THE ROOF: Mercedes-Benz’s sleek new AMG SLC43 features a retractable hardtop, a ninespeed paddleshift gearbox, and comfortable leather seats.

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Driving Alfresco Get ready to flip your lid for these fantastic new convertibles — sleek, functional, and cool as they come — arriving in showrooms just in time to make the most of the season BY

M I CHAEL FRANK

Mercedes AMG SLC43 Mercedes-Benz’s new AMG SLC43 drives like heavy metal music blasting through a sound stage’s 12-foot-tall speakers. The car’s steering cut corners with sushi-knife precision during our test drive in the canyons above Malibu; the exhaust burped loudly and joyously on downshifts of the awesomely quick, nine-speed paddleshift gearbox; and acceleration from the 362-hp, twin-turbocharged V-6 was, if not supercar breathtaking, certainly strong enough to make all traffic vanish in the rearview mirror.

Use the Dynamic Select system to mute the car’s raucousness with the throw of a switch. Choose from mellow Eco and Comfort settings, both of which quiet the exhaust and smooth automatic gearbox changes, or the louder and faster Sport and Sport+ settings.

The latter modes, by degrees, add back exhaust vocals and increase the idle speed for better acceleration so the SLC43 can let down its rocker hair, so to speak. Put another way, you can burn rubber and slide the car’s 18-inch, high-performance tires to the edge of their grip limit.

The cabin was built for all-day, everyday comfort with a style that’s more timeless and restrained than violent with sports car bling. Yes, the leather-wrapped seats hug, but not too tightly, and the speedometer and tachometer are lidded in shiny gloss metal, but mostly there’s harmony in the cabin’s muted business-classlike mien. Of course, if you want bling, get the special-edition AMG Performance Studio RedArt version with its matte gray exterior, red trim, muscular 10-spoke AMG wheels, and red interior accents.

Mercedes not only nailed the interior and the car’s superb engineering, but aced the utility of the retractable hardtop, too.

The translucent tempered safety-glass lid makes for a quieter car than one with a cloth roof. Plus, even when the roof’s closed, light still shines through, giving the cabin an airier feel than other twodoors. From $60,300. mbusa.com

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Mazda MX-5 Miata RF For nearly 30 years, Miatas have been sold worldwide with cloth lids. The beauty in that formula was that most drivers could reach back while seated in the driver’s seat and pull the ultra-lightweight top shut, one-handed. Fabric, however, fades with time, and small cloth-top convertibles can be noisy. That’s a nonfactor with the Miata RF, which gets an electronically powered folding hardtop that neuters outside traffic din and makes the all-new Miata look even more gorgeous closed than open.

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With its nearly dead-even, frontto-rear weight balance and tiny wheelbase, this fun-to-drive car loses absolutely nothing by adding a little more than 100 pounds over the previous model. Small cars like this have so-called “go-kart handling” because they’re short, so they’re easy to spin around a central axis. That axis is the driver, so it feels like the car rotates directly around you. Mix in just enough oomph from the 155-hp in-line, four-cylinder engine and one of the best six-speed gearboxes not made by Porsche, and you have a recipe for more smiles per mile than you’ll experience from just about any other car at this price.

The functional cabin features well-bolstered seats but — like with the classic sports cars the Miata was originally built to emulate (think 1960s Fiats) — all the money went into an engine that sounds great, quick steering, and a sporty but

reasonably forgiving suspension.

Although Miatas are the best-selling convertibles out there because historically they’re exceptionally reliable, there is one hiccup: If you’re much taller than 6 feet you might feel squished. So, like with shoes, you might try one on for size before buying. From $31,555. mazdausa.com

Audi S5 Cabriolet Not just a fair-weather friend, this all-new S5 Cabriolet — equipped with quattro all-wheel drive and flexible rear seats that fold forward to make room for both summer and winter gear and everything in between — is a convertible for all seasons.

Both wider and longer than the previous model, it packs in more shoulder and knee room in the front and rear seats.

Visually, the lines are graceful and flowing, especially in white, and it’s hard to call the quarters anything but exquisite. Audi’s designers showcase their best efforts here, combining brushed metal accents in weighty, sculptural chunks. Then at night, the whole interior shifts tone as optional soft ambient lighting takes over, creating a supper-club feel that makes you never want to stop driving. Also opt for the diamond-patterned, quilted leather

seats — they’re ultra-supportive and available in assorted vibrant color packages.

While you can get a base A5 Cabriolet with a 252-hp four-cylinder engine, we prefer the S5’s more muscular 354-hp V-6 and its quicker steering. Audi’s engineers spent extra effort on the S5’s handling, too, not by over-stiffening the suspension, but by increasing the chassis rigidity by 40 percent, creating a more athletic, dynamic ride.

They also triple-insulated the folding top, so it’s nearly as quiet as a metal roof.

Acoustic engineers even tested whether wind noise would impact smartphone calls over Bluetooth when you’re driving with the top down. They weren’t completely happy, so they ingeniously relocated microphones into the seatbelt straps.

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SCOOPED! Satisfy your sweet tooth with a hefty dip of this cool and creamy treat amped up with fresh corn, a pop of cayenne pepper, and a tangy, fruity topping BY

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Sweet Corn Ice Cream With Pickled Strawberry Sauce

2 cups whole milk 2 cups heavy cream 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 fresh vanilla bean, cut in half longwise 4 ears fresh corn 8 egg yolks 1 pinch cayenne pepper Pickled Strawberry Sauce (recipe follows) In a deep, medium-size saucepot, combine the milk, heavy cream, salt, 1/2 cup of the sugar, and the scraped-out vanilla bean. Cut the corn kernels off the cobs and add the kernels to the pot. Place the cobs in the saucepot, too, cutting them to fit if necessary. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring often, and then set aside to cool.

Remove the cobs from the pot and discard.

Using an immersion blender, puree the corn kernels in the pot until smooth. Bring the mixture back to a boil for 2 minutes. Turn the heat to low.

In a large stainless-steel bowl, whisk the egg yolks and remaining 1/4 cup of sugar. Temper the egg mixture by adding 1 cup of the warm corn and milk mixture from the saucepot.

Add this egg mixture back to the saucepot

on the stove along with cayenne pepper. Stir continuously on low heat for about 10 minutes until the mixture thickens.

Using a fine sieve, strain the mixture into a large bowl, pushing all the liquids through.

Discard the solids. Refrigerate the ice cream mixture overnight. The next day, add the mixture to an ice cream maker and process according to machine instructions. Freeze any leftover ice cream in airtight containers.

To serve, top with Pickled Strawberry Sauce.

Yield: 6 to 8 servings PICKLED STRAWBERRY SAUCE 1 tablespoon sugar 1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 cup hot water 1/2 cup white balsamic vinegar 1-3/4 cups small, fresh strawberries 2 sprigs thyme In a 12-ounce Mason jar, add the sugars, salt, and hot water. Stir until the salt and sugar are dissolved. Add the vinegar and let it cool to room temperature. Add the strawberries and thyme, fully immersing the strawberries in liquid. Cover the jar and let it steep for one day in the refrigerator.

Chef’s Tip: “Use 40-percent butter fat heavy cream for the ice cream because it doesn’t curdle easily when cooking. The extra fat prevents the ice cream from freezing too hard.”

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Members of ClubCorp Clubs

GoMobile On your mobile device, log on to your club website or m.myclubmobile.com for two more creamy creations from club chefs. Click on the Private Clubs icon, and then on the Bonus Content headline.

1 Salted Caramel Ice Cream With Pistachios and Rosemary 1 Lime and Ginger Coconut Cream Sorbet With Pineapple Rum Compote

BRETT STEVENS/GETTY IMAGES (BACKGROUND), ICE CREAM (RON THOMAS)

Tim Drown, regional executive chef of the University Center Club in Tallahassee, Fla., crowns his silky creation with fresh strawberries kissed with balsamic vinegar and thyme.

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This ice cream resonates with fresh-picked summery flavors from the plump, freshly shucked corn and the tangy strawberry topping. — Executive chef Tim Drown

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That’s how one expert describes orange wines, deceptive whites now generating lots of buzz among oenophiles. You’ll want to try ’em.

vinous exotica.

if the latin term for orange wines doesn’t pique your interest, we don’t know what will. But while these wines are indeed exotic, they’re quickly becoming less rare with their global popularity now increasing at a rapid clip. Until recently, the former Soviet republic of Georgia, Italy, and Slovenia dominated this market, but now nearly every wine region in the world has started producing orange wines, including U.S. vintners from Oregon’s Willamette Valley to New York’s Finger Lakes.

Don’t let the name fool you. Not associated with the citrus fruit, these wines are actually white wines. During fermentation and aging, whitegrape skins, stems, and seeds are left in the juice, infusing it with golden amber hues. Due to this au naturel approach and usually no added yeast or pesticides, orange wines are part of the natural wine movement, a recent trend captivating American wine drinkers.

Much like umami’s classification as the mysterious fifth taste, orange wines enjoy similar intrigue. Oenophiles consider them the fourth wine color: red, white, rose, and orange.

Unlike the recent release of Pagani’s Huayra roadster, orange wines are not the showroom’s newest model. Originally from Georgia — the Eastern European country, not the U.S. state — they’re considered the world’s oldest type of wine, dating back to 8000 B.C. Visit Kakheti, the country’s predominant wine region, and you’ll discover they’re still made exactly as they were thousands of years ago. Here, the bronze, amber, or marigold hues are derived not only from skin contact, but also from giant underground clay vessels, called qvevri (KEV-ree), the juice rests in. Clay pots also offer slow, oxidative aging that belies an unmistakable earthy quality and viscous texture.

Because Georgians are extremely proud of their heritage, most make backyard wine according to family tradition — if you spot huge circles in the ground, you’ve stumbled upon their qvevri storage — and regard drinking it as commonplace as drinking water. But beyond the country’s borders, these orange wines have become a highly regarded treasure for oenophiles around the world. UNESCO even awarded Georgian wine an Intangible Heritage designation in 2013.

“This style of wine is not new for us. For the world, it is new old wine,” says Irakli Cholobargia, with the Georgian National Wine Agency.

But beyond the novelty, how do these orange wines taste?

In general, they have aromas of sourdough, hazelnut, dried orange peel, and jackfruit. Best to sit down if you’re trying one for the first time. The light color deceives. Much like red wine, they are often extremely viscous, meaty, and tannin-forward with intense flavors of sour earthiness. But this bait-and-switch has a serious upside: versatility. They can dance with a platter of oysters as deftly as with roasted duck or spicy Indian cuisine.

“Like rose, they can pair with both delicate and hearty dishes. They’re ballerinas that ride Harleys,” says Fahara Zamorano, head sommelier at Gwen restaurant in LA, about their multifaceted personality.

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Anthony Rossi, sommelier at Chicago’s Enolo Wine Cafe, is an orange wine enthusiast educating restaurant patrons, one glass at a time, about the category’s unexpected, yet alluring, characteristics.

Who will like orange wines?

I sell orange wines the same as I do stinky cheese. I say, “You’re probably not going to like this, but …” Otherwise, IPA beer drinkers tend to love orange wines. Tannin and hops have a very similar, astringent effect on the palate, and the combination of citrus and resin on the nose is strikingly similar.

What temperature should you serve them?

People serve many orange wines too cold, as with many white wines. Serve them at room or cellar temperature (roughly 55 degrees).

Best food pairings?

You can drink them with just about anything. I like bringing an orange wine to a picnic to go with cheese, charcuterie, or foie gras. In the fall, I love them with Thanksgiving dinner, especially with gamey fowl and squash dishes. But you can find an excuse to drink orange wine anytime, even with fatty fish or as a dessert wine.

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Four Stellar American Oranges to Try Amber Folly 2016 YORKVILLE CELLARS Mendocino, Calif.

Made of Sémillon grapes, Amber Folly is a “wonderful introduction to orange wines with salted caramel aromatics and tannins that are present, but not aggressive,” says Chicago sommelier Anthony Rossi. Pair it with butternut squash soup. $28/750mL; yorkvillecellars.com

Chilion 2015 RUTH LEWANDOWSKI WINES Salt Lake City

This honey-hued wine is made in Utah with obscure Italian Cortese grapes grown in Mendocino, Calif. It’s sturdy in body with quince, granite, and baking spice on the palate. Pairs well with a gamut of foods, from sushi to rack of lamb. $25/750mL; ruthlewandowskiwines.com

Ramato 2013 CHANNING DAUGHTERS Bridgehampton, N.Y.

Brilliantly copper in color, this Ramato (“auburn” in Italian) is well-balanced and pleasant on the nose and palate with flavors such as peach, dried apple, and honey. Pairs well with charcuterie and pork dishes. $25/750mL; channingdaughters.com

Wayward Son 2016 KIVELSTADT CELLARS This cult favorite blends Marsanne, Roussanne, and Viognier. Released in April, it’s predicted to sell out within six months. Pair it with cheese or creamy pasta. $32/750mL; kivelstadtcellars.com

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5 Choice Spots to Sip Orange Wines Gwen, LA Celebrity chef Curtis Stone’s second LA restaurant — this one in Hollywood — features nine orange wines by the bottle, as well as two limited-quantity ones (off the list) and one by the glass. Wine director Fahara Zamorano says the orange wines on the menu, mostly from Northern Italy and Slovenia, represent pioneering winemakers of the modern-day skin contact movement. 6600 Sunset Blvd.; 323-946-7512; gwenla.com

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Three Stalwarts From Europe

Gewurztraminer Demoiselle 2015 DOMAINE RIETSCH Alsace, France

Probably not like any cloyingly sweet Gewurztraminer you’ve ever had, this orange wine is fresh and zingy, yet polished — an ideal host gift for your next summer soiree or BBQ invite. Pairs well with cheese or lamb curry. $22/750mL; alsace-rietsch.eu

Mtsvane 2015 PHEASANT’S TEARS

WONHO FRANK LEE (GWEN), AARON CONWAY (SOUDER)

Kakheti, Georgia

Pleasantry, Cincinnati “Orange wine is foreign to 99 percent of the new guests who walk through our door. It catches their eye because they’ve never heard of it. But when we put it in their glass and they’re able to taste it, especially with food, they get it,” says wine director and co-owner Daniel Souder (right).

This Over-the-Rhine restaurant sells roughly five orange wines by the bottle and one by the glass.

118 W. 15th St.; 513-381-1969; pleasantryotr.com

Roberta’s, Brooklyn, N.Y. Except for its cardboard to-go boxes, nothing is stereotypical at this Bushwick pizza joint, including its wine selection. Look for the menu’s orange wine section with 10-plus choices, including the popular Richard Stávek Vesely Oranzove from the Czech Republic. 261 Moore St.; 718-4171118; robertaspizza.com

If you’re traveling outside the U.S. …

From 70-year-old Mtsvane vines, it delivers rich vanilla and spice notes on the nose and flavors of dry sherry and smoky apricot. Pair it with grilled white fish or pork dishes. $18/750mL; pheasantstears.com

Fera at Claridge’s, London

Rebula 2012 MOVIA Primorska, Slovenia

Made by eighth-generation biodynamic winemaker Ales Kristancic, this goldencolored wine has notes of banana and ripe apple on the nose. In the mouth, it’s medium bodied with a touch of tannin and savoriness. Pair it with trout, oysters, or salmon. $31/750 mL; movia.si

Fera at Claridge’s

This Mayfair restaurant offers more than 100 orange wines by the bottle and at least two by the glass. “We happily showcase this style of wine, which opens another dimension to wine tasting and dining due to its versatility in food matching,” says Raphaël Rodriguez, the restaurant’s director and head wine buyer.

Brook Street in Mayfair; 011-44-20-7107-8888; feraatclaridges.co.uk

10 William St., Sydney This always jamming Italian-influenced restaurant in Paddington specializes in niche wine. Currently, it has 26 orange wines by the bottle listed — mostly from Italy — with two more available by the glass. 10 William St.; 011-61-29360-3310; 10williamst.com.au S U M M E R 2017

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First LOOK s

Cruise writer Janice Wald Henderson takes you aboard Silversea’s newest beauty

he had me at the gangway.

Her sleek lines, rising gracefully from the water’s edge. That new luxury ship smell — intoxicating, like the scent of a showroom Ferrari. As I board the 596-passenger Silver Muse, Silversea’s gleaming new flagship, my hand glides smoothly up the wood railing and my heels clang comfortably against the metal stairs. On this sunny April morning, I’m more than ready for this ship’s maiden voyage from Genoa, Italy, to Barcelona, Spain.

Like other cruise enthusiasts, I’ve been eagerly awaiting this launch, the last of the three most highly anticipated ultraluxury ships to debut over the past year. First came Regent’s Seven Seas Explorer last July, then Seabourn’s Encore in December, and now I’m in the Mediterranean for the unveiling of the much-hyped Muse. Conservative Silversea, long known for preferring timeless elegance over trends, takes a giant leap forward with its newest pleasure boat, but how sweeping are the changes? After a long wait — Silversea announced its plans for the ship two years ago — I can finally sail on this new build and find out.

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welcoming glass of prosecco. A white-gloved attendant escorts me to my suite and I peek at public rooms along the way. My butler — every suite gets one — and stewardess introduce themselves. Are there special spirits I want in my private bar? Bulgari or Ferragamo toiletries?

Once alone, I muse over my first impressions of the Muse. Silversea’s eight older ships convey more generic understated elegance; number nine embraces the company’s Italian family-owned status with modern elegance. The Muse is also the fleet’s largest, with bigger suites and public spaces, and more outdoor seating.

My entry-level suite measures 387 square feet, including the private veranda. With its feel-good furniture, bold paintings, and artsy metalframed mirrors, call it a designdevotee’s dream. Tech-freak me loves my two TVs, invisible inside huge wall mirrors until I click the remote.

They deliver plenty besides live news and movies that I find useful throughout my sail, from onboard dining details to port information.

Silversea hallmarks, such as the European toiletries, baths with separate showers and full-size tubs, writing desks with personalized stationery, Pratesi linens — now with a noticeably higher thread count — and pillow menus with nine choices, are still de rigueur. But the new gold-veined gray marble is so

highly polished, my face appears in its shine. Another Muse first: wallmounted mobile device chargers, plus way more suite electrical outlets.

Bigger suites than mine deliver even more grandness — more marble, more granite, more furnishings.

The grandest, yet most intimate one, particularly impresses me: the Balsorano Owner’s Suite, a 1,000-square-foot vision-come-to-life of Silversea’s chairman and owner, Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio. The many personal touches touch me: the executive’s family pictures, chairs from his former Rome residence, his favorite books, and vintage port personally selected by the chairman. n the ship’s public areas, I soon find favorite hangouts, such as the Tor’s Observation Library at the ship’s top. Here, I borrow a Mediterranean travel book and curl up in a comfy chair in front of a floor-to-ceiling window with ocean views. Soon I drop the book and breathe in rhythm to the waves.

I’m not sleeping, just being, for about 30 blissful minutes.

Another calming fave: the Arts Café, which serves up healthful eats and a coffee bar inside an art gallery.

How whimsical, a word I haven’t associated with Silversea before.

When I sink into one of the café’s ergonomically designed, curvaceous high-back chairs upholstered in

alphabet-letter print, I lose all desire to get up. Why bother? Vibrant paintings and futuristic sculptures surround me. Nearby shelves teem with art-themed tomes curated by London’s Heywood Hill, a beloved Mayfair bookstore.

Beautifully displayed art catches my eye throughout the ship. Some pieces resemble Old World Italian countryside paintings, though on closer look I realize they’re needlepoint, sewn with teensy stitches. Edgy sculptures include one made from bronze-hued hair dryers.

On one day of the cruise, I make sure to carve out time for the Zàgara Spa. Silversea’s first full-service spa and most holistic one provides beauty and body therapy treatments, cosmetic enhancement services, and acupuncture. I opt for personalized body therapy. Sitting in a softly lit “mood room,” I sniff unlabeled essential oils and pick the one I find most appealing. My therapist enters and tells me I’ve chosen lavender. For my de-stressing treatment, she selects a custom massage oil, the lamp color to set the right mood, the appropriate New Age music, and even the tea to sip post-massage. Soon, I’m lying on a warm table on incredibly silky sheets, drifting away while she works her magic. Fifty minutes later, I’m sipping chamomile-infused herbal tea as I practically float out the spa door.

A Silver Muse Superior Veranda Suite

This is no girlie place; therapists pamper men with male-specific facial and shaving services, plus they can retreat to a private steam and sauna.

While Vegas-y shows don’t excite me, I see most audience members clapping enthusiastically in the jazzy Venetian Lounge on one of my party nights. Here, the showroom seating is now cabaret-style, with chairs and cocktail rounds rather than just banquettes. The undulating ceiling changes colors, and the stage backdrops flash in bright neon hues.

Highly choreographed singers who belt out Motown, Sinatra, and other standards still star as the fleet’s primary entertainment. All that said, I prefer the Panorama Lounge, a buzzy bar with a more rocking band, the occasional DJ, and a nice dance floor.

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ow” best describes Silversea’s new approach to dining on the Muse. Rather than relying on one primary purveyor, the chef employs several for authenticity and excellence of ingredients.

The beef, for instance, checks the world’s best boxes — French Limousin, Japanese Wagyu, and Italian Piedmontese. I make another pleasant culinary discovery, as well: Silversea hit delete on the main dining room. Instead, for meals, I choose from eight compelling venues each day, the most on a Silversea ship. I’m able to satisfy every culinary

Also on the Ship 1With slot machines and three tables for poker, roulette, and blackjack, the small casino scores as a cool hangout for a spirited crowd.

1In the Connoisseur’s Corner cigar bar, puff a fine Montecristo and sip a single-malt scotch.

1The seawater pool — bigger than on sister ships — sparkles with blue and white tiles, and two whirlpools flank one end. Many poolside tables and chairs encourage socialization.

1The fitness center is larger, too. The workout room features Technogym resistance equipment. Bicycles, elliptical trainers, and treadmills sport video screens, but the sweeping ocean view mesmerizes most.

whim onboard, from dim sum and sashimi to wild boar salami and Indian lamb curry, even foie gras and caviar.

How I love Spaccanapoli. At this unfussy outdoor eatery overlooking the pool, a Neapolitan chef works a fancy pizza oven. His ingredient choices, such as fior di latte (fresh cow’s milk mozzarella) and San Marzano tomatoes, deliver sublime results. Ditto for his techniques.

From Australia to Spain, Atlantide’s menu roams the globe for primo steak and seafood dishes. Its ornate recessed lighting, sparkly charger plates, and plush burgundy chairs ooze glam. I learn Atlas’ seven mythological nymph daughters, granted immortality as stars, inspired Atlantide’s name. As I bite into a luscious lobster salad adorned with caviar, I wonder if any mythological magic will rub off on me. I’d like to be a muse star in the sky — not yet, but one day. Meanwhile, I dine easy, knowing the Muse shines brightly, today and all the days of my sail.

Where It Sails: Cruises the Mediterranean through August, shifts to Northern Europe and the British Isles, then repositions to New England in mid-September before heading to Florida and South America in mid-October. Returns to the Med in mid-May. 888-978-4070; silversea.com S U M M E R 2017

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Play It While You Can Tee It Up at One of New Zealand’s Newest, Most Exclusive Golf Clubs BY

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BEAUTY SHOTS: With head-turning holes such as the par-3 second (top) and challenging par-4 sixth (bottom), Tara Iti Golf Club takes full advantage of its coastal location.

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the game’s cognoscenti all agree that New Zealand’s Tara Iti Golf Club will likely rank among the world’s Top 100 courses when Golf magazine unveils the 2017-2018 version of its prestigious biennial list this fall. Ever since it opened in late 2015, the Tom Doakdesigned links course has been generating much buzz, particularly among architecture buffs who admire Doak’s minimalist artistry.

But from Day One, the private club has closely guarded its exclusivity, meaning it has been almost impossible for anyone but members to play its 18 holes — until recently.

Yes, you now stand a chance of scoring a coveted tee time at Tara Iti, which sits alongside the Pacific Ocean in Mangawhai about 60 miles north of Auckland on the North Island. You’ll have to first jump through a few hoops (see sidebar below), but you’ll be glad you did. It’s that good.

Doak made a noteworthy design mark in New Zealand in 2004 at Cape Kidnappers, a stunning clifftop course in Hawkes Bay on the North Island. But the setting at Tara Iti, named after one of New Zealand’s rarest birds, differs greatly: generally level enough to the sea that waves hitting the adjacent beach provide a soundtrack on some holes.

Initial studies of the site revealed enough undulations beneath a dense pine tree forest to convince Doak he could create a stellar layout. “An aerial photo also showed all the raw sand dunes just to the north, and I figured if it was all sandy like that, we ought to be able to find some great holes,” he says.

A large ridge that moves northward on the property (which totals 7 miles of pristine

oceanfront land) ended up touching seven holes and provided an elevated site for the one-story clubhouse.

“We had the bones of our routing put together in three or four days, and I knew the holes had the potential to be really good, but there’s no way we could have visualized how beautiful the place would look from walking around the forest,” says Doak. “We knew we had a beautiful ocean backdrop, but the rest was just a leap of faith.”

After removing tens of thousands of those pine trees, he crafted a superb collection of 18 holes that even inspired a poem by talented caddie Alan McCulloch, which he recited as we walked off the opening tee on a cloudy day this past March. Look for his words framed on a clubhouse wall, along with an excerpt from An American Caddie in St. Andrews by Oliver Horovitz that pithily sums up the club’s policy — essentially, don’t be a jerk.

More fun than fearsome sums up the tale Doak and his team penned at Tara Iti; a place where, like all great links courses, wind factors into club selection and tight fescue turf (kudos to superintendent C.J. Kreuscher) provides plenty of roll. Play shots along the ground on this rough-free layout whenever possible. You’ll encounter the rare punchbowl green, hidden from the fairway and nestled between two large dunes, on the par-4 third hole. Your toughest challenge?

More than likely, the par-4 sixth.

“It’s not the longest par-4 on the course, unless you play the crazy back tee up above the fifth green, where the carry is beyond

“We knew we had a beautiful ocean backdrop, but the rest was just a leap of faith.”

— Tom Doak

JOANN DOST (COURSE-2), BRIAN WALTERS (DOAK)

Here’s How You Can Get on the Course To get started, you’ll need to email a letter of introduction from your home club Two-bedroom Tara Iti cottage to info@legacypartners.co.nz. A member of Tara Iti’s management team will then follow up with a phone call to confirm the information in the letter and find out a little more about you and why you want to visit the club. Emerge from that vetting process successfully, and you can start planning your New Zealand golf getaway.

No need to shop around for hotel accommodations; you must stay on site. Since Tara Iti opened, it has completed eight two-bedroom, ultramodern cottages and two one-bedroom ocean suites. By year’s end, it will unveil two three-bedroom cottages. The club doesn’t disclose its lodging rates or green fees publicly; rather, it simply says they’re comparable in price to the accommodations and fees at Cape Kidnappers and Kauri Cliffs, two of the country’s highest-end resort golf experiences. You can stay as many nights as you like, assuming space availability, and play the course daily while a guest.

Originally set to expire at the end of the year, the visitor policy now has no end date. Still you may not want to wait too long; management notes it will re-evaluate the policy “if it becomes burdensome to members.” You’ll want to make every minute at Tara Iti count because you’re allowed to visit only once.

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the ability of most mortals,” says Doak.

“But it usually plays into the wind, and the fairway is so undulating that it’s pretty much impossible to play for a level lie. So you’ve got to play your second shot uphill to a tightly guarded green, into the wind, and usually from an awkward stance. It’s the toughest approach shot out there, on a course that has a few of them.”

Another one comes on the very next hole, the par-4 seventh. It features the smallest green Doak has ever built on an 18-hole course. At 292 yards from the championship tee, he says, “It’s also one of the shortest par-4 holes we’ve ever built, and I wanted what looked like a pushover on the scorecard to actually be quite challenging, so we made the green tiny, and the recovery shots around the green are tough, as well. It’s certainly one of the most talked-about holes on the course, and we saw scores from two to X when we held our 2016 Renaissance Cup [a tournament named after Doak’s design company] event there.”

Elevation changes come into play more on the back nine, where the sand dunes

rise much taller and broader. The doglegright par-5 11th, with an expansive fairway that eventually leads downhill to a green framed by sea views and islands in the distance, was my favorite par 5 (despite two double bogeys). Doak entices you to go for the green off the tee on the par-4 13th, but it’s all uphill with a steep fall off on the green’s front left side, where an imperfect drive leaves you with a perfectly blind pitch shot. Trust me, I know.

The sea provides yet another memorable backdrop on the 17th, the final par 3 with a green almost completely surrounded by sand, and the first hole site identified

by Doak. The par-5 18th caps it all off, a hole where the sharply angled and heavily rumpled fairway got the best of me during both rounds.

Like every great links course, and Tom Doak course for that matter, Tara Iti will linger long in my memory. A stanza from the poet caddie McCulloch best sums up the experience: “Born of one man’s vision, and built by many hands toil, Tara Iti is the perfect collision, of sand and sea and soil.”

011-64-9-4314600; taraiti.com

Another Golf Option Want to do your shot-making at a more affordable, more accessible, and even newer course than Tara Iti? At Windross Farm Golf Course, which opened last September in Ardmore, just 20 miles south of Auckland’s city center, you’ll only pay about $115 to play 18 holes. Close proximity to the Auckland airport — only 13 miles to the west — makes it a perfect first or final round on a New Zealand golf trip Brett Thomson, with Kiwi native and former PGA Tour veteran Phil Tataurangi, transformed a former potato farm into a virtually flat linksstyle layout. No fancy amenities here, just a solid course well worth playing.

It’s an easy walk with personality injected by artfully designed bunkers and well-crafted green complexes.

You can see it soon without getting on a plane: This September, it will host the internationally televised McKayson New Zealand Women’s Open, the first LPGA or PGA-sanctioned tournament ever held in the country. 011-64-9-2815414; windrossfarm.co.nz

Bedding Down South Island

North Island 1 The Kinloch Club debuted both the castlelike Lodge at Kinloch, made largely from local schist stone with decor by noted designer Virginia Fisher, and 10 villas in January 2016. All the rooms overlook a challenging — think 170 bunkers and heavily contoured fairways — Jack Nicklaus-designed course, with views of nearby Lake Taupo. From $633, including breakfast and dinner. 011-64-73778482; thekinlochclub.com

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1 Last December, Eichardt’s Private Hotel, a fixture on the Queenstown waterfront since the mid-19th century, opened the Penthouse, a two-bedroom suite with a kitchen and private sauna. One of the country’s most expensive lodging choices at $7,025 per night, it offers you private elevator access, a chef, butler, and driver. All that, plus a sprawling outdoor deck with a hot tub that overlooks Lake Wakatipu. 011-64-3-4410450; eichardts.com/penthouse

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1 You’ll get a less expensive but elevated view of Lake Wakatipu at Hulbert House, an elegant boutique hotel originally built in 1887 that’s a short but uphill walk from Queenstown’s center. New owners reopened the six-room inn about a year ago after meticulously restoring it. Decor, colors, patterns, and designs faithful to the Victorian era create a vivid step back in time, albeit with modern amenities, such as Wi-Fi and warm duvets made with Hungarian goose down.

From $750; 011-64-3-4428767; hulberthouse.co.nz

1 Soak in the jaw-dropping vastness of New Zealand’s natural beauty at Mahu Whenua (“Healing the Land” in Maori).

Built by record producer Mutt Lange, who purchased four adjoining sheep stations totaling 135,908 acres, this lodge charms with two homestead suites and two cottages nestled among native New Zealand beech trees just 11.5 miles from Wanaka and 53 miles from Queenstown. Expect informality, but with access to a lodge host, chef, and concierge services. From $1,300, including meals and drinks; 011-64-34412200; mahuwhenua.co.nz

SIMON DEVITT (KINLOCH), JASON KELLY (PENTHOUSE), MARINA MATHEWS (MAHU)

Tourism surpassed dairy last year as New Zealand’s leading industry, and many new lodging options, especially in the luxury market, have come online to meet a rising demand. Put these on your radar.

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ClubCorp News and Events

Golf

Junior Standouts Two young ClubCorp golfers grabbed the national spotlight at this year’s Drive, Chip & Putt Championship at Augusta National Golf Club prior to the 2017 Masters, with Liam Hartling snagging top honors in the Boys 10-11 division and Isabella Saenz finishing 10th in the Girls 12-13 division. Here, a look at the skills and fortitude that got them there.

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Fred Couples presents the trophy to Liam Hartling

Liam Hartling Age: 10 Home club: Canyon Crest Country Club, Riverside, Calif.

Member since: 2014 Picked up his first club: 1-1/2 years old School status: Fifth grade Low scores: 38 for nine holes; 82 for 18 holes Instructor: Mike Drake, head golf professional, Canyon Crest Country Club Championship prep work: “We found putts and chips around our course that played similarly to what they used in previous finals at Augusta National,” Drake says. “As we got closer to the competition, there was an increased focus on simulating competition by trying to get Liam used to hitting shots under pressure.”

What makes Liam special: “We hosted a U.S. Kids Championship event last September, and Liam was in a playoff in his age division,” Drake says. “He ended up winning the playoff with a birdie. As we walked back in, he explained that he does not understand why everyone is so nervous in playoffs because playoffs just

mean we get to play more golf! Liam and the Hartling family are everything a head pro could ask for in a family of members.”

Liam’s souvenirs from Augusta National: He took home a Masters bucket hat and a single pine needle he picked up from the 13th hole while watching the Monday practice round.

Who Liam met at Augusta: “Fred Couples [1992 Masters champion] handed me the winning trophy,” Liam says. “He told me I did a good job. But the funny thing was that I struggled to hold the trophy, so he helped me. That was easy for him since he has held many more trophies than I have.”

Favorite pro golfer: “Phil Mickelson because he’s a lefty like me,” Liam says. “He also hits it all over the place, and I like to watch him recover from those shots.”

“I want to make it onto the Redlands High School golf team, then play in college, and hopefully on the PGA Tour.”

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“The sky is the limit for her. She can do whatever she puts her mind to. She’ll take her game as far as she wants to go.”

BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS AND ENRICHING LIVES

— Lori Tatum, instructor

Isabella Saenz Age: 12 Home club: The Clubs of Kingwood, Kingwood, Texas Member since: 2006 Started playing golf: 5 years old School status: Sixth grade Low score: 36 for nine holes Instructor: Lori Tatum, Class A LPGA instructor, the Clubs of Kingwood Golf Advantage School Championship prep work: “We worked on hitting specific landing zones with her chips and getting her speed right on putts,” Tatum says. “Then we tuned up her full swing by starting with the wedge and going through the entire bag, including the driver.”

What makes Isabella special: “She’s very goal-oriented and her work ethic is very strong,” Tatum says. “The game brings out her mental toughness and she perseveres, making her a better player.

I would not be surprised at all to see Isabella and her older sister, Ariana, play together on the LPGA Tour some day.”

HARRY HOW/GETTY IMAGES (HARTLING, SAENZ)

Isabella’s souvenirs from Augusta National: “Too many!”

Isabella says. “A chair, umbrella, golf towel, poster, caps, sweater, and a lunch bag.”

Who Isabella met at Augusta: Billy Payne, chairman of Augusta National Golf Club; and LPGA greats Annika Sorenstam and Nancy Lopez.

Favorite pro golfer: “Stacy Lewis is my favorite player on the LPGA Tour because of the adversity she has overcome from being diagnosed with scoliosis at a young age,” Isabella says. “I enjoy watching her on the final day of tournaments and how she always makes her way to the top 10 when it’s not expected. I also admire her focus and confidence on the golf course.”

Isabella’s golf goals: “I hope to play on the LPGA one day!”

Billy Dexter on the value of his membership at the Metropolitan Club in Chicago Member since: 2009 Why he joined: “The diversity of the membership was huge for me. Some clubs in Chicago aren’t very diverse, but here you see other African-American executives and entrepreneurs, Hispanics, women. It was very comforting — and that was even before I knew the history that the Metropolitan Club was one of the first business clubs in Chicago to admit African-Americans and women.”

On building relationships: “I’ve used my network to create events for the club. Every two years, Chicago United, a large diversity advocacy association, puts together a group of 40 senior executives called Business Leaders of Color.

I suggested we create a quarterly networking event at the club. It was pretty cool to bring two of my networks together to create relationships and connections for folks.”

On enriching lives: “I also serve on the boards of several nonprofits. One in particular called Link Unlimited provides scholarships to high-potential students who are economically disadvantaged and connects them with mentors. We’ve hosted cultivation events at the club to encourage people to support the cause.”

Unlikeliest connection: “I’ve really enjoyed getting to know our board chair Robert Zmudka.

On the surface you may think we wouldn’t have much in common, but through our interaction on the board and our passion for cigars and sports, we’ve developed a great friendship — and we’ve been able to introduce each other to different friends in our respective networks.”

Oh, and those family perks: “We’ve also used the club’s ticket service to go to concerts. We scored some amazing Beyoncé tickets a few years ago, so I was a big hero with the wife.”

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ClubCorp News and Events by Kate Wahnschaffe Hot Deals

Special Event

Summer Awaits

Fun at the Masters

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Visit Omni Bedford Springs Resort and get 12 percent off best-available rates. Play a round of golf at Bedford Springs Old Course, and check out the Clubhouse at the Old Course when it debuts in early June.

Members of ClubCorp clubs with O.N.E. or Signature Gold golf benefits pay only cart fees.

Just Added: Anglebrook Golf Club, Lincolndale, N.Y. French Creek Golf Club, Chester County, Pa. Norbeck Country Club, Rockville, Md. North Hills Country Club, North Hills, Pa. Oakhurst Golf & Country Club, Clarkston, Mich.

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Through Aug. 31, score a fourth night free when you stay three nights on the azure waters of Cozumel at the InterContinental Presidente Cozumel Resort & Spa. Members of ClubCorp clubs with complimentary golf benefits can book tee times at the nearby Cozumel Country Club.

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Book Vail Mountain Lodge’s Summer Splash Vacation Special through Sept. 1 and de-stress during a three-night stay that includes daily breakfast, two Magnesium Wellness massages at the lodge’s Vail Vitality Center Spa, gift packages, and more. From $1,344.

New Clubs Three Additions to ClubCorp’s Roster Norbeck Country Club, Rockville, Md. Just north of Washington, D.C., this club features a 7,019-yard golf course with gently rolling fairways and small greens. It also offers nine outdoor tennis courts, three indoor tennis courts, an Olympic-size pool, a volleyball court, and a 1,400-square-foot fitness center. Plus, the club has casual and formal dining options, from a seasonal poolside snack bar to an upscale dining room overlooking the practice facilities.

North Hills Country Club, North Hills, Pa. This club, founded in 1908, boasts an old-style championship course originally designed by J. Franklin Meehan that features tree-lined fairways and subtle greens.

Additional club amenities include three swimming pools, a 200-seat ballroom with a bar, and low-key and upscale dining options.

Oakhurst Golf & Country Club, Clarkston, Mich.

At this club, an Arthur Hill-designed golf course weaves in and out of marshlands and dramatic forests of oak, maple, beech, hickory, and ash trees. The clubhouse matches the course in grandeur, with three stories and 42,000 square feet of spacious rooms and Oakhurst Golf & Country Club amenities, including various dining options, lounges and meeting rooms, private event spaces, a pro shop, and new locker rooms.

Outside, you’ll also find six tennis courts and a resort-style pool.

Talking Baseball Chicago Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts, a member of the Metropolitan Club in Chicago, sat down for a Q&A session at his home club in February. Fellow member Roger Crockett, president of R.O. Crockett Leadership Advisory, led the interview for the 120 in attendance. Ricketts discussed his successful business plan that last year led the Cubs to its first World Series win in 108 years, detailing the importance of people, principles, and patience.

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

Correction The mini-profile about member Zoila D. Escobar (“Connect,” Spring 2017) should have read that AltaMed will launch the AltaMed Institute for Health Equity this year.

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Roger Crockett (left) and Tom Ricketts

MICHAEL KUNDE (OMNI), BRIAN WALTERS (OAKHURST)

Unwind at these hotels and resorts

For the second year in a row, members of ClubCorp clubs who attended the Masters in Augusta, Ga., convened at the Garden City Club for some off-course hospitality. While there, they sipped Macallan scotch and Constellation wines, feasted on daily lunch and breakfast buffets, grazed on hors d’oeuvres, and watched the tournament via six TV screens. When ready to head back to the on-course action, members took advantage of shuttle rides to the tournament in 2017 BMW 7 Series cars (above).

At Our Clubs

Pro Tournaments

So Yeon Ryu

John Daly

Haru Nomura

ANA Inspiration

Insperity Invitational

Volunteers of America Texas Shootout

AP PHOTO: CHARLES BAUS/CAL SPORT MEDIA (SO YEON), LESLIE PLAZA JOHNSON/ AP IMAGES (DALY), LM OTERO (NOMURA); THRASHER PHOTO (COUPLES TOURNAMENT-4)

Mission Hills Country Club, Rancho Mirage, Calif.

The year’s first LPGA major, hosted annually at Mission Hills since 1972, saw So Yeon Ryu claim her second major win. Ryu played a 14-under-par game and celebrated her first LPGA Tour win in nearly three years by leaping into the iconic Poppie’s Pond.

The Woodlands Country Club, the Woodlands, Texas

With one eagle and five birdies in the final round, two-time major winner John Daly finished 14 under par to claim his first Champions Tour victory. It marked his first win since the 2004 Buick Invitational.

Las Colinas Country Club, Irving, Texas

In April at Texas’ sole LPGA Tour event, Haru Nomura earned her third LPGA Tour victory. After a lengthy contest with Cristie Kerr, Nomura birdied the sixth playoff hole, the par-5 18th, for the tournament win.

Coming Up July 27-30 Digital Ally Open at Nicklaus Golf Club at LionsGate in Overland Park, Kan. Aug. 3-6 World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone Country Club in Akron Ohio

Member Event ClubCorp Couples Tournament

Presented by Oceania Cruises Low gross winners: Sean Paolino, Diana Circelli, Greeted with 70-degree weather and René and Cindy Jagot and sunshine, 42 couples gathered at the Ritz-Carlton Reynolds Lake Oconee in Greensboro, Ga., for some friendly competition. The couples, split closely between first-time and return players, played three tournament rounds on some of the state’s top courses.

Low net winners: Dean and Linda Overend Sean Paolino and Diana Circelli and Barbara and Thornton House from Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, Calif., and René and Cindy Jagot from the Clubs of Kingwood near Houston won overall low gross for open and senior divisions, respectively. Dean and Linda Overend from the Owners Club at Hilton Head in South Carolina won the open division overall low net, and Thornton and Barbara House from the Clubs of Kingwood snagged the senior division overall low net.

Mark Your Calendar 1July 15-17 ClubCorp Parent Child Better Ball at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio 1Sept. 6-14 Acura ClubCorp Champions Classic at Pinehurst Resort in Pinehurst, N.C. Ross Division (Sept. 6-10); Fazio Division (Sept. 10-14)

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Monarch Beach Resort Scoop: This summer, the acclaimed coastal Orange County resort in Dana Point, Calif., marks the first anniversary of a $40 million transformation that has upped the luxury quotient. The reimagined property features renovated public spaces, 400 refreshed rooms, Miraval’s first coastal spa location, and access to the Robert Trent Jones Jr.designed Monarch Beach Golf Links.

The expanded pool area encompasses a family pool with graduated entry, two infinity-edge spa tubs, private cabanas, and an outdoor fire pit. Executive chef Collin Thornton oversees five new dining concepts, including an ocean-view Mediterranean restaurant and a familyfriendly poolside cantina.

What’s new: This year, the resort adds “Dana Point Discoveries,” a new menu of land-and-sea guest offerings, such as stand-up paddleboarding, trail hikes, and one-on-one surf lessons. The Miraval Life in Balance Spa introduces golf-specific treatments and classes, including a “Golfer’s Tonic” massage and “Pilates for Golf.” Also, guests wanting an alternative to golf carts can now reserve Laird Hamiltondesigned electric stand-up vehicles to maneuver around the golf course.

Information: monarchbeachresort.com Deal: Receive a 20 percent discount on bestavailable room rates. To book, call the ClubLine or email clubline@clubcorp.com.

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

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 In Litchfield Park and Phoenix.

Sedona Rouge Hotel & Spa In Sedona.

Seville Golf & Country Club, 480-722-8100 sevillegcc.com In Gilbert, 34 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

18-hole Gary Panks-designed golf course, 3 tennis courts, health club, water park. Signature Gold Golf.

SunRidge Canyon Golf Club In Fountain Hills.

Bermuda Run Country Club, Bermuda Run, N.C.

University Club

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

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

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Huntsville Burningtree Country Club In Decatur. Signature Gold Golf.

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

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

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

Magnolia Grove Golf Club

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

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

Wynlakes Golf & Country Club Signature Gold Golf.

Arizona Phoenix My Arizona Community, 800-433-5079

Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.

myarizonacommunity.com

Montgomery

In Lake Powell. Part of Forever Resorts.

Cambrian Ridge Golf Club In Greenville. Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.

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

Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

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

City Grill

Antelope Point Marina

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.

The Capital Grille In Phoenix and Scottsdale.

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse In Scottsdale.

How to use this list Business Clubs Country Clubs

Golf Clubs

Sports Clubs

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

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.

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

Network Alliance clubs that accept your MemberCard.

Signature Gold Dining.

Tucson

United States

Key to symbols

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

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

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

Red Door Spa Tucson National Golf Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

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

Fianna Hills Country

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.

El Dorado Mystic Creek Golf Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

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.

Little Rock Pine Bluff Country Club

Club

In Pine Bluff. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

In Fort Smith. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

California

Shadow Valley Country Club

Bakersfield

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

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

Lake Tahoe See Reno, Nev.

CLAY HAYNER

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Gainey Ranch Golf Club, 480-951-0022

Los Angeles My Los Angeles Community, 800-433-5079

WP24 Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

mylosangelescommunity.com

Monterey

Braemar Country Club, 818-345-6520

Carmel Valley Ranch Resort

braemarclub.com.

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

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

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

City Club Los Angeles, 213-620-9662 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 In Beverly Hills. Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

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

House of Blues Foundation Room Lounge In Anaheim.

Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza Porter Valley Country Club, 818-360-1071 portervalley.com In Northridge. 18-hole Ted 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.

Robinson Ranch Golf Club In Santa Clarita.

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

800-433-5079 international callers

972-888-7357 signature gold

866-989-GOLD

e - mail clubline @ clubcorp . com fax

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

877-684-3919 privateevents @ clubcorp . com

Hyatt Regency Monterey

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

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

Closed Monday. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

AL.KA.LI Salon Bayside Restaurant In Newport Beach.

Bistango Restaurant In Irvine.

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

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

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

Monarch Beach Resort In Dana Point.

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

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

Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa In Indian Wells.

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

Mission Hills Country Club, 760-324-9400 missionhills.com In Rancho Mirage; 10 miles southeast of Palm Springs. 1,760-acre club with 3 championship 18-hole golf courses. Large clubhouse, pool, fitness center, 29 tennis courts (5 grass). Tee-time cancellation policy applies. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

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

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Roy’s restaurant 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.

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

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

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

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

Saddle Creek Golf Club In Copperopolis. Signature Gold Golf.

Teal Bend Golf Club, 916-922-5209 tealbendgolf.com 18-hole, 72-par course designed

by Brad Bell, practice range, grill, home of Teal Bend Golf Schools.

Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

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

Turkey Creek Golf Club, 916-434-9100 turkeycreekgc.com In Lincoln. 18-hole Brad 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. Golf.

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse 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.

Hotel Solamar Legoland In Carlsbad.

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

Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Rancho Bernardo Inn Golf Resort 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.

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

Call the ClubLine to make reservations and for questions about your benefits. For information on legacy and relocation benefits, contact your home club.

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

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

Signature Gold Dining offers complimentary dining at business and business sports clubs (two meals per club per month).

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

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

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

Associate Silver: Members receive social and athletic privileges at Associate Club properties and golf privileges at certain Associate Club properties.

Golf availability varies and green fees apply in certain resort areas and during designated seasons.

Temecula Creek Golf Resort In Temecula.

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.

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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

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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

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.

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

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

Complimentary access for traveling members.

Coyote Creek Golf Club Signature Gold Golf.

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse Lake Don Pedro Marina In Don Pedro Lake. Part of Forever Resorts.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

One Market Restaurant Part of Lark Creek Restaurant Group.

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

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

18-hole parkland golf course, upscale dining, ballroom. Tennis, swimming, and fitness facilities.

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

Servcorp See Other Affiliates section.

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The El Paso Club Signature Gold Dining.

Denver Black Bear Golf Club, 303-840-3100 blackbearclub.com In Parker. 32 miles south of Denver International Airport.

18-hole Jeff Brauer-designed golf course, driving range, practice facilities, dining room. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. 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.

In Santa Rosa Beach. Signature Gold Golf.

Vue on 30a In Santa Rosa Beach.

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

The Capital Grille Hamilton Douglass Clothiers Heron Bay Golf Club In Coral Springs.

Lago Mar Country Club In Plantation. Signature Gold Golf.

Red Door Spa Tower Club, 954-764-8550

Fort Myers

See New York City.

Napa Valley Lodge

Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club

Newark

Stamford

Aspen Glen Club, 970-704-1905

In Napa Valley.

Destin

In Coral Springs.

Aspen

Colorado Springs

lpgainternational.com 5 miles from Daytona Beach International Airport. 39 holes of golf, pool. Signature Gold Golf.

Delaware

Club Quarters Crow Canyon Country Club, 925-735-5700

Sky Hotel

LPGA International, 386-274-5742

In Springfield, Mass.

Signature Gold Dining.

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

Daytona Beach

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.

Colorado

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse Lark Creek Walnut Creek Restaurant

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Windsor Locks Six Flags New England

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.

StarLite Dining Cruises

TPC Eagle Trace Golf Club

The Capital Grille

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.

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

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

Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort In Amelia Island.

Omni Jacksonville Hotel Queen’s Harbour Yacht and Country Club, 904-221-1012 queensharbourcc.com On the Intracoastal Waterway in Queen’s Harbour; 24 miles from Jacksonville International Airport. 18-hole Mark McCumber designed golf course. 2 tennis courts, pool. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

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

Miami My South Coast Community, 800-433-5079

In Naples.

mysouthcoastcommunity.com

Pelican Preserve Golf Club Raptor Bay Golf Club

In Coral Gables.

In Bonita Springs.

Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples In 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.

The Biltmore Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse Servcorp See Other Affiliates section.

Orlando Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge the clubline

800-433-5079 international callers

972-888-7357 signature gold

866-989-GOLD

e - mail clubline @ clubcorp . com fax

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

877-684-3919 privateevents @ clubcorp . com

Buena Vista Palace Resort & Spa

University Center Club, 850-644-8528

In Walt Disney World.

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.

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.

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse Golden Bear Club at Keene’s Pointe In Windermere. Signature Gold Golf.

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

Legoland In Winter Haven.

Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate In ChampionsGate.

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

Todd English’s Blue Zoo Part of the Todd English Restaurant Group.

Wolfgang Puck Grand Cafe

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

The Capital Grille Centre Club, 813-286-4040 centretampa.com Atop the Urban Center in Westshore. Dining room, lounge, private dining and meeting rooms, conference room. Closed Sat and Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

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

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

St. James Bay In Carrabelle.

Bentwater Golf Club, 770-529-9554

Braelinn Golf Club, 770-631-3100

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

StarLite Dining Cruises In St. Petersburg.

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

In Palm Beach Gardens.

Lost Key Golf Club

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.

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

Golfer’s Grail

Panama City

Signature Gold Golf.

Bear’s Best Atlanta, 678-714-2582

Preferred rates for golf simulator.

West Palm Beach

Firefly Restaurant

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.

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

Part of Levy Restaurants.

Pensacola

CLAY HAYNER

Tampa

Atlanta National Golf Club, 707-442-8801

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.

Brookfield Country Club, 770-993-1990 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.

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

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

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

Cigar City Club Commerce Club, 404-222-0191 commerceclubatlanta.com On the 49th floor of 191 Peachtree Tower in downtown Atlanta. Two main dining rooms, seven private meeting rooms, bar and lounge.

Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Country Club of Gwinnett, 770-978-7755 countryclubofgwinnett.com 30 miles east of Atlanta. 18-hole Steve Melnyk-designed golf course with driving range and practice facilities. Grill, pro shop, banquet facilities. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Country Club of the South, 770-475-1803 thecountryclubofthesouth.com In Johns Creek, 36 miles from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta

International Airport. 18-hole Jack Nicklaus-designed championship golf course. Four-bedroom villa, 12 tennis courts, fitness center, pro shop, junior Olympic-size pool.

Closed Mon. Signature Gold Golf.

Currahee Club In Toccoa. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

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

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse In Atlanta, Dunwoody.

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.

The Capital Grille Monarch Country Club, 772-286-8447 monarchclub.com In Palm City, 40 miles north of West Palm Beach. 18-hole championship Arnold Palmer golf course, 6 lighted Har-Tru tennis courts, pool, Jacuzzi. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

PGA National Resort & Spa In Palm Beach Gardens.

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

Georgia

East Lake Woodlands Country Club, Oldsmar, Fla.

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Hamilton Mill Golf Club, 770-945-4653

Polo Golf & Country Club, 770-887-7656

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.

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.

Heron Bay Golf Club, 770-320-8500 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.

Jonpaul’s Tonsorial and Spa Services 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, fitness center.

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

The Peachtree Club In Midtown.

Planterra Ridge Golf Club, 770-487-8141 planterraridgegc.com In Peachtree City. 27 miles south of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 18-hole golf course, practice facilities, dining room, pool. Closed Tue.

Quest Women’s Spa & Fitness Center In Alpharetta.

Reynolds Lake Oconee In Greensboro. Exclusive pricing on overnight packages.

The Ritz-Carlton Atlanta The Ritz-Carlton Buckhead The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation In Greensboro.

Six Flags Over Georgia Six Flags White Water Sun City Peachtree Golf Club, 678-242-1933 suncitypeachtreegolf.com In Griffin. 18-hole golf course, practice facilities, dining room, bar, private events facilities.

Traditions of Braselton, 706-363-9963 traditionsofbraseltongc.com In Jefferson. 18-hole golf course, casual dining, private events space. Closed Tue.

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

White Oak Golf Club, 770-251-6700 whiteoakgc.com In Newnan. 27 miles south of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 36-hole golf course, dining room, private dining room, 4 tennis courts, pool.

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

Closed Thur.

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

Augusta The Carriage House Inn In Aiken, South Carolina.

The Pinnacle Club

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Woodside Plantation Country Club, 803-649-3383 woodside-plantation.com In Aiken, South Carolina. 30 miles from Augusta Regional Airport in Woodside Plantation. 3 golf courses, 10 tennis courts, 2 pools.

Closed Mon. Green fees apply to all members during Masters week.

Columbus Country Club of Columbus Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Macon Healy Point Country Club, 478-743-1495 healypointcc.com 18-hole Gary Player-designed golf course, formal and casual dining, tennis complex with 10 courts, pool, fitness facilities. Closed Tue.

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

Savannah Mansion on Forsyth Park

Valdosta See Tallahassee, Fla.

Hawaii Kauai St. Regis Princeville Resort

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

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

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

Illinois Champaign Urbana Country Club In Urbana. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

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

Bar Toma Part of Levy Restaurants.

Broken Arrow Golf Club In Lockport.

Cafe Spiaggia Part of Levy Restaurants.

Calumet Country Club In Homewood.

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

The Carlton Club at RitzCarlton, Chicago Spa access only.

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

House of Blues Foundation Room

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

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

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

Indianapolis

House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch

The Capital Grille Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse Hawthorns Golf & Country Club

Signature Gold Dining.

In Fishers. Signature Gold Golf.

Access for Signature and Associate Gold only.

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.

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 Golf Club In Homewood.

Red Door Spa Ritz-Carlton, Chicago Rolling Green Country Club, 847-945-6200 rollinggreencc.com In Arlington Heights, about 12 miles north of O’Hare International Airport. 18-hole golf course with caddy services, pool, fitness center, casual and formal dining. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

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

Spirit of Chicago

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

English Turn Golf and Country Club

House of Blues Foundation Room

University Club of Michigan State University

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

Access for Signature and Associate Gold only.

In Lansing.

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

Signature Gold Golf.

Access for Signature and Associate Gold only.

Kentucky

House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch

Willowbend Golf Club

Hebron See Cincinnati.

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

Signature Gold Dining.

Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans Windsor Court Hotel

Shreveport Southern Trace Country Club, 318-798-8300

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

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.

Polo Fields Golf & Country Club

Maryland

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

Baltimore

Louisville GlenOaks Country Club

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse The Golf Club at South River In Edgewater

Red Door Spa In Baltimore, Bethesda, and Gaithersburg.

Six Flags America Spirit of Baltimore

Rockville See Washington, D.C.

800-433-5079 international callers

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In Bolton.

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.

The Capital Grille Club Quarters Hotel Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse

In Caledonia.

Rush Creek Bistro In Grandville.

StoneWater Country Club In Caledonia.

Sunnybrook Country Club

Minnesota

Ocean Edge Resort & Club In Brewster.

Michigan Detroit

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

Minneapolis The Capital Grille Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse

My Detroit Community, 800-433-5079

Rochester

mydetroitcommunity.com

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

The Capital Grille Clubs at Polo Fields In Ann Arbor.

Somerby Golf Club

Mississippi

Dearborn Racquet & Health Club

Hattiesburg

In Dearborn.

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

No. VI Chophouse In Novi.

Oakhurst Golf & Country Club, 248-391-3300 oakhurstgolf.com In Clarkston. Arthur Hill-designed course. Three-story clubhouse includes dining options, meeting rooms, private event spaces, and pro shop. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Oak Pointe Country Club, 810-229-4554

Skyline Club, 248-350-9898

In Boston and Chestnut Hill.

Cork Wine & Grille FireRock Grille

Cape Cod

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

Closed Sat and Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Grand Rapids

In Grandville.

mynewenglandcommunity.com

Boston

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

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

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

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

Massachusetts My New England Community, 800-433-5079

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The International

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.

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

Canebrake Country Club

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

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

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

St. Louis Missouri Athletic Club Signature Gold Dining.

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

Nebraska 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.

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

Canyon Gate Country Club, 702-363-0303 canyon-gate.com In Canyon Gate, 8 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip. 18-hole golf course, 4 tennis courts, 2 pools, Jacuzzi, fitness center. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

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

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

Cut Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

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

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

Fix Restaurant Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse In Las Vegas, Summerlin.

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The Village at Squaw Valley

Access for Signature and Associate Gold only.

In Lake Tahoe, Calif.

House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch Signature Gold Dining.

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Le Cirque Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino MGM Grand Hotel and Casino The Mirage New York New York Postrio Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

New Hampshire

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

Manchester

New York

Omni Mount Washington Resort

Albany

In Bretton Woods.

The One Hundred Club In Portsmouth.

New Jersey Atlantic City Red Door Spa Wolfgang Puck American Grille

Red Square Searsucker The Signature at MGM Grand Spago

Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

In Bedminster Township.

Signature Gold/O.N.E. Golf.

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.

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

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

Newark Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club

Trenton Cherry Valley Country Club 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.

Six Flags Great Adventure In Jackson, N.J.

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor In Jackson, N.J.

New Mexico Albuquerque Canyon Club Signature Gold Golf.

Somersett Country Club Signature Gold Golf.

Santa Fe

Las Cruces Picacho Hills Country Club Signature Gold Golf.

The Great Escape Six Flags’ park In Lake George.

Long Island The Hamlet Golf & Country Club, 631-209-7448 hamletgolfandcountryclub.com In Commack, 14 miles northwest of Long Island MacArthur Airport.

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

Red Door Spa In Bellmore.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bateaux New York The Beard House In Greenwich Village.

The Capital Grille In Manhattan; Stamford, Conn.

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

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

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse In Manhattan.

Le Cirque Cafe Signature Gold/O.N.E. Dining.

Manhattan Elite Yachts The Michelangelo Hotel Omni Berkshire Place Osteria del Circo Signature Gold/O.N.E. Dining

Red Door Spa In Darien, Conn.; and New York City.

Room Mate Grace hotel Servcorp See Other Affiliates section.

Spirit of New Jersey Spirit of New York Terrace Club

North Carolina Asheville Inn on Biltmore Estate In the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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.

Center Club Orange County, Costa Mesa, Calif.

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

Sequoyah National Golf Club In Whittier.

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

Outer Banks See Norfolk, Virginia.

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

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

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

Signature Gold Dining.

City Club Raleigh, 919-834-8829 cityclubraleigh.com On the 28th and 29th floors of the Wells Fargo Capitol Center.

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

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.

Heritage Golf Club In Wake Forest. Signature Gold/O.N.E. Golf

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.

Sheraton Capital Center Hotel Siena Hotel In Chapel Hill.

The State Club University Club

CLAY HAYNER

House of Blues Foundation Room

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

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

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

City Club of Wilmington O2 Fitness River Landing Country Club

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

University Club of Cincinnati Signature Gold Dining

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

Blue Point Grill The Cabin Club Chagrin Valley Athletic Club

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

In Chagrin Falls.

Winston-Salem

In Chagrin Falls.

Bermuda Run Country Club, 336-998-8155

The Club at Hillbrook Delmonico’s Steakhouse Elyria Country Club

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.

In Elyria.

Starmount Forest Country Club

Access for Signature and Associate Gold only.

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

Ohio Akron Firestone Country Club, 330-644-8441 firestonecountryclub.com 15 miles from the Akron-Canton Airport. Home to the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational, with 3 18-hole golf courses, pro shop, bar and grill, and private dining. Open daily April-October. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold on West and North courses.

Privileges for Associate Club members do not apply during the week of the Bridgestone Invitational.

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

Closed Mon.

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

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

Stillmeadow Country Club

Fox Meadow Country Club In Medina.

Hill ‘n Dale Club In Medina.

House of Blues Foundation Room

Lakeside Yacht Club Pro Football Hall of Fame

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877-684-3919 privateevents @ clubcorp . com

massage, squash court, 2 group fitness rooms, dining room, lounge, meeting and conference rooms. Signature Gold Dining.

Sugar Valley Country Club

Lawton The Territory Golf and Country Club In Duncan. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

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

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

Steele Mansion Inn In Painesville.

Weymouth Country Club In Medina.

Columbus Heritage Golf Club, 614-777-1690 heritagegc.com In Hilliard, 13 miles northwest of Columbus. 18-hole P.B. Dyedesigned course, formal and casual dining venues, and private events space. Signature Gold Golf.

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

Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dayton Dayton Racquet Club, 937-224-4381 daytonracquet.com On the 28th and 29th floors of Kettering Tower downtown.

Fitness center, personal training,

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

Philadelphia Applecross Country Club In Downingtown.

Blue Hen Bed & Breakfast In Newark, Del.

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

Freedom Elite Yacht French Creek Golf Club

Hartefeld National, 610-268-8800

Dornick Hills Country Club

In Solon.

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

Oklahoma

Quail Hollow Country Club, 440-639-3800

Salmon Dave’s Pacific Rim Signature of Solon Country Club

Country Club of Harrisburg

In Chester County. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Oklahoma City

In Medina.

Harrisburg

In Bellbrook.

In Canton.

Rustic Hills Country Club

Pennsylvania

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. Golf.

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

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

Tulsa Club at Indian Springs In Broken Arrow.

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

University Club

Redmond The Loft of Bend In Bend.

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

North Hills Country Club, 215-887-8030 northhillscc.org In North Hills. 200-seat ballroom with bar, three pools, casual and upscale dining, and 18-hole golf course. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. 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 SatSun except on holidays and for private parties. Signature Gold Dining.

Spirit of Philadelphia Talamore Country Club In Ambler.

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 In Gibsonia and Pittsburgh.

Seven Oaks Country Club In Beaver.

Treesdale Golf & Country Club, 724-625-2220 treesdalegolf.com In Gibsonia, 25 miles north of downtown Pittsburgh. 27 holes of golf designed by Arnold Palmer.

Driving range, practice area, pro shop, tavern, fitness center, private dining rooms. 4 lighted tennis courts, pool.

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

South Carolina Aiken See Augusta, Ga.

Charleston Belmond Charleston Place Hotel Charleston National Golf Club Harbour Club, 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

Pittsburgh

In Mount Pleasant. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

My Pittsburgh Community, 800-433-5079

Signature Gold Golf.

mypittsburghcommunity.com

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

18-hole Gary Player-designed course, practice facilities, informal dining, grill. Closed Mon. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Green Oaks Country Club

Seabrook Island Club Snee Farm Country Club In Mt. Pleasant.

Columbia C apital 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

In Verona.

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Greenville Commerce Club, 864-232-5600

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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

Signature Gold Dining.

Wachesaw Plantation Club In Murrells Inlet. Signature Gold Golf.

Tennessee Chattanooga Black Creek Country Club

Hilton Head Island

Signature Gold Golf.

Country Club of Hilton Head, 843-681-2582

Club LeConte, 865-523-0405

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.

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.

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

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Knoxville

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.

Nashville City Club Signature Gold Dining.

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

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

Amarillo Amarillo Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Amarillo Club Signature Gold Dining.

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

Driskill Hotel Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse The Hills of Lakeway, 512-261-7200 thehillscc.com Includes the Hills Country Club in the Village of the Hills and Lakeway Country Club in Lakeway.

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

L akeway Country Club, 512-261-7272 The 18-hole, Leon Howarddesigned Live Oak Golf Course has driving range, pro shop, 18 tennis courts, grill. Closed Mon. The 18-hole Yaupon Course, designed by Leon Howard, features practice facilities, driving range, pro shop, grill. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Lost Creek Country Club, 512-892-1205 lostcreekclub.com 18-hole golf course, 16 tennis courts, 3 swimming pools, large fitness facility, and dining. Closed Mon.

Omni Austin Hotel Downtown Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa The Owners Club at Barton Creek, 512-329-4663 Offers members luxurious 3-bedroom, 3-1/2-bath Club Home accommodations with access to four golf courses by Tom Fazio, Ben Crenshaw/Bill Coore, and Arnold Palmer; tennis center, fitness center, full-service spa, and several restaurants.

River Place Country Club

extended during home football game weekends (Fri-Sun), however non-resident memberships are available. Signature Gold Dining.

Corpus Christi

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

Dallas/Fort Worth

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.

My Dallas Fort Worth Community, 800-433-5079

House of Blues Foundation Room

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Access for Signature and Associate Gold only.

Corpus Christi Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

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.

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 double-ended driving range, clubhouse with pool and tennis facilities.

Omni Dallas Convention Center Hotel Omni Dallas Hotel at Park West Red Door Spa

The Hills Clubhouse

In Dallas and Plano.

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

Pool. Closed Tue.

Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek Roy’s restaurant

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

In Plano.

Shady Valley Country Club, 817-275-3092

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

shadyvalley.com In Arlington, between Dallas and Fort Worth. Golf course, driving range, tennis court, pool, and sauna. Closed Mon.

Five Sixty by Wolfgang Puck Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse

Sheraton Stonebriar Hotel Six Flags Hurricane Harbor

In Addison, Uptown.

In Arlington.

Del Frisco’s

Frisco Gun Club

Six Flags Over Texas

Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

In Frisco.

In Arlington.

The University of Texas Club, 512-471-2000

Gleneagles Country Club, 972-867-6666

Stonebriar Country Club, 972-625-5050

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

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

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.

Houston

Stonebridge Ranch Country Club

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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.

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

My Houston Community, 800-433-5079 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

trophyclub-dallas.com In Trophy Club, 15 miles from DFW International Airport.

36-hole Ben Hogan/Arthur Hilldesigned 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.

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.

Walnut Creek Country Club, 817-477-3192

In First City parking garage downtown. Complete athletics, basketball, indoor track, 4 group exercise studios. Lunch only. Signature Gold Dining.

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

The Downtown Club at Houston Center, 713-654-0877

The Downtown Club at Met, 713-652-0700 In Allen Center downtown. 10 indoor tennis courts, squash, racquetball, basketball, 4 group exercise studios, KidZone,

Bella Rinova Day Spa. Café lunch service. Signature Gold Dining.

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse In Houston, the Woodlands.

The Golf Trails of the Woodlands, 281-882-3000 thegolftrails.com In the Woodlands. 20 miles north of George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Two golf courses, the 18-hole Oaks and 18-hole Panther Trail, dining and snack options, access to pool and fitness facilities at adjacent Woodlands Resort & Conference Center.

Hearthstone Country Club, 281-463-2201 hearthstoneclub.com In northwest Houston. 27-hole golf course designed by Jay Riviere, 6 tennis courts, 2 pools.

Closed Mon.

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

House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch

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. Golf.

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.

Signature Gold Dining.

McAllen

The Houston Club, 713-225-3257

Cimarron Country Club, 956-581-7401

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.

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

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

Lake Windcrest, 281-259-2279

Midland Green Tree Country Club

lakewindcrestgc.com Signature Gold Golf.

In Magnolia. 35 miles north of San Angelo George Bush Intercontinental Airport. 18-hole Thomas E. Walker San Angelo Country Club designed golf course, driving Signature Gold Golf. 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

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.

southshoreharbourcc.com In League City. 20 miles south Fogo de Chão Brazilian east of William P. Hobby Airport.

27-hole golf course, private events Steakhouse facilities. Closed Mon. Lake Amistad Resort &

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.

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

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.

Victoria Victoria Country Club 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 Park City Jeremy Ranch Golf & Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Virginia Arlington See Washington, D.C.

Centreville See Washington, D.C.

Haymarket See Washington, D.C.

Hot Springs Omni Homestead Resort The Owners Club at The Homestead, 540-839-3700 In Hot Springs. Members enjoy 3 top-ranked golf courses, tennis, swimming, horseback riding, hiking, fly-fishing, ice skating, skiing, fine dining, and spa with natural mineral springs, plus the use of 3-bedroom, 3-bath Club Home.

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.

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Greenbrier Country Club, 757-547-7375

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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 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.

The Sanderling Resort Spirit of Norfolk Town Point Club, 757-625-6606 town-point.com Downtown in the World Trade Center. Formal and casual dining, lounge, business center, meeting and conference rooms. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Richmond Ford’s Colony Country Club, 757-258-4100 fordscolonycc.com In Williamsburg, about 50 miles east of Richmond International Airport. Three 18-hole Dan Maples-designed courses, six indoor practice tees, casual and formal dining, private events space. Signature Gold Unlimited/ O.N.E. Golf.

Omni Richmond Hotel Red Door Spa Stonehenge Golf & Country Club, 804-378-7841 stonehengeclub.com In Midlothian, 30 miles from Richmond International Airport.

Golf course, putting green, 6 lighted tennis courts, junior Olympic-size pool. Closed Mon.

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.

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The Capital Grille Columbia Tower Club, 206-622-2010

Club Quarters Hotel Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse

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.

In Washington D.C., Tysons, Va.

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse In Bellevue.

The Golf Club at Echo Falls In Snohomish.

The Golf Club at Hawks Prairie In Lacey.

The Golf Club at Newcastle In Newcastle.

Harbour Pointe Golf Club In Mukilteo.

Hotel Monaco Hotel Vintage Park Sorrento Hotel Trophy Lake Golf & Casting In Port Orchard.

Washington National Golf Club In Auburn.

Tacoma Pacific Grill

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

Capital & National Elite Yachts The Capital Grille In Washington, D.C.; and Tysons Corner, Va.

Chantilly National Golf and Country Club, 703-631-9560 chantilly-national.com In Centreville, Va., 10 miles south of Washington Dulles International Airport. 18-hole Ed Ault-designed golf course, practice range, 6 tennis courts, pool, dining areas, and private dining rooms. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. 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.

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 Norbeck Country Club, 301-774-7700 norbeckcc.com In Rockville. 18 miles north of Washington D.C. 18-hole golf course, 12 tennis courts, volleyball court, pool, fitness center. Course closed Mon. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

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.

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 Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

Spirit of Washington Sportrock Climbing Center In Sterling, Va.

Toka Salon & Day Spa Tower Club Tysons Corner, 703-761-4250 tower-tysons.com In Tysons, Va., atop the Tyson Tower 1 building, in Tysons Corner; 15 miles from Washington Dulles International Airport.

Dining room, member bar, and private dining rooms. Signature Gold Dining.

West Virginia Charleston Berry Hills Country Club Signature Gold Golf.

Morgantown Pete Dye Golf Club In Bridgeport. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Wisconsin Milwaukee The Capital Grille Destination Kohler In Kohler.

Geneva National Golf Club In Lake Geneva.

Tripoli Country Club Signature Gold Golf.

Wausau

DiamondBack Golf Club In Richmond Hill.

Eagle Ridge Golf Club In Georgetown. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Emerald Hills Golf Club In Stouffville.

Glen Abbey Golf Club 30 minutes west of Toronto.

Glencairn Golf Club In Milton.

Glendale Golf and Country Club In Hamilton. Signature Gold Golf.

Grandview Golf Club 2 hours north of Toronto.

Greenhills Golf Club 2 hours west of Toronto. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Greystone Golf Club

Greenwood Hills Country Club

In Milton.

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

In Ancaster.

International Canada Montréal, Québec Club de Golf Islesmere In Laval. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Le Fontainebleau Golf Club In Blainville. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Heron Point Golf Links Hidden Lake Golf Club In Burlington. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

King Valley Golf Club In King City.

King’s Riding Golf Club In King City.

The Lake Joseph Club 2 hours north of Toronto.

National Pines Golf Club In Innisfil.

Omni King Edward Hotel RattleSnake Point Golf Club In Milton.

Le Maître De Mont-Tremblant In the Laurentian Mountains.

Val Des Lacs Golf Club In Ste-Sophie.

Ottawa, Ontario Arc Hotel Club de Golf Hautes Plaines In Gatineau, Quebec.

Eagle Creek Golf Club In Dunrobin.

Rocky Crest Golf Resort In Mactier.

Sherwood Inn In Port Carling.

Station Creek Golf Club In Gormley.

Wyndance Golf Club Signature Gold Golf.

Vancouver, British Columbia Vida Spa 4 locations.

GreyHawk Golf Club Signature Gold Golf.

Kanata Golf & Country Club In Kanata.

Toronto, Ontario Blue Springs Golf Club In Acton.

Caledon Woods Golf Club 30 minutes northwest of Toronto.

Cherry Downs Golf & Country Club In Pickering.

The Club at Bond Head In Bond Head. Signature Gold Golf.

The Country Club In Woodbridge.

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C apital Club, 011-8610-8486-2225 thecapitalclub.com On the 50th floor of Capital Mansion in the Chao Yang business district. Bar area, grill room, Chinese dining room, 9 private rooms, business center with wireless Internet access and videoconferencing facilities.

Athletics area includes swimming pool, gymnasium, squash, and 6-lane bowling alley. Signature Gold Dining.

Hangzhou Meilu Legend Hotel West Lake Mansion Club Inside the Meilu Legend Hotel.

Private dining rooms, meeting rooms, wine and cigar bar.

Shenzhen Mission Hills China In Dongguan, Haikou, and Shenzhen.

England London Club Quarters Hotel, Gracechurch Club Quarters Hotel, St. Paul’s Club Quarters Hotel, Trafalgar Square St. James’s Hotel & Club

France Paris Paris International Golf Club Signature Gold Golf.

Saint James Paris Hotel

Germany Frankfurt Frankfurt Airport Club Inside the Frankfurt Airport complex, near the Sheraton Hotel.

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India New Delhi Le Cirque

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Mexico Cancun Omni Cancun Hotel & Villas Omni Puerto Adventuras Hotel Beach Resort In Puerto Adventuras.

Cozumel Cozumel Country Club, 011-52-987-872-9570 cozumelcountryclub.com.mx On the northern side of the island, 5 miles from international cruise ship pier. 18-hole course designed by the Nicklaus Design Group, practice area, putting and chipping green, practice bunker and two-tiered practice tee.

Native palapa-style clubhouse with casual dining and pro shop.

Signature Gold Golf.

Melia Cozumel AllInclusive Golf & Beach Resort Playa Azul Golf, Scuba, Spa Hotel Presidente Intercontinental Cozumel Resort Spa

Puerto Vallarta Casa Velas Hotel Boutique Marina Vallarta Club de Golf, 011-52-322-221-00-73 In Marina Vallarta, north of Puerto Vallarta and 5 miles from the airport. 18-hole championship course, driving range, practice green. Clubhouse, open terrace, bar. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold and Silver only.

Marriott Casa Magna Hotel The Owners Club at Puerto Vallarta, 011-52-322-221-2690 In the exclusive Marina Vallarta Club de Golf on Mexico’s Pacific Coast. Championship golf, 3-bedroom, 3-bath or 2-bedroom, 2-1/2-bath furnished accommodations with private verandas and hot tubs. Members pay cart fees only at Vista Vallarta, the 18-hole

Jack Nicklaus-designed course. A second 18-hole course, designed

by Tom Weiskopf, is also available for play.

Vista Vallarta Club de Golf, 011-52-322-29-000-30 foremexico.com In the foothills overlooking Puerto Vallarta. Two 18-hole golf courses: one Jack Nicklaus-designed 18-hole championship course, and a course by Tom Weiskopf.

Practice facilities, pro shop, clubhouse. Signature Gold Golf.

Puerto Rico San Juan

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Entertainment Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse

Complimentary dessert for each member of the dining party.

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Members receive up to 56 percent off main ticket prices.

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Singapore Singapore The American Club Tower Club In Republic Plaza.

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Switzerland Lipperswil Golf Club Lipperswil 30 miles east of Zurich-Kloten Airport. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Vietnam Hanoi Press Club

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At the King’s Mansion

In Memphis, Tenn., Elvis Presley’s Graceland just got five times larger with a $137 million expansion.

The renovations add more than 200,000 square feet of updates, including a new visitor center, two new restaurants, and a museum (above) covering everything Elvis — from his fashion trends to automobiles. 901-332-3322; graceland.com

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If Ferraris Are Your Thing Ferrari Land, Europe’s first Ferrari theme park, launched in April in Terragona, Spain.

Board an 180-foot free-fall tower, test your skills as a pit stop mechanic, race around the 0.3-mile-long track in go-karts fashioned after Ferraris, pilot an authentic Formula 1 simulator, and more. 011-34-977-779-090; portaventuraworld.com/en/ferrari-land

Pole Position Challenge

GEMMA MIRALDA (FERRARI), RA-HAUS (DINOSAUR)

Science Lessons Delve into the science of flight, sight, and more at the new Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science in Miami.

The museum explores topics ranging from the ocean’s depths to outer space, with a three-level, 500,000-gallon aquarium and 250-seat, globe-shaped planetarium.

Check out “Feathers to the Stars,” the museum’s main permanent exhibit, which assays the story of flight from dinosaurs to space travel. 305-4349600; frostscience.org S U M M E R 2017

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SeaWorld San Diego’s newest attraction opened in May on the park’s southeast side: The familyfriendly Ocean Explorer touts five rides and aquariums showcasing giant octopuses, moray eels, and other exotic creatures. The attraction’s centerpiece, Submarine Quest, sends visitors on a mission to research aquatic animals during a three-minute ride in a mini sub.

619-222-4732; seaworldparks.com/ seaworld-sandiego

Universal Orlando Resort’s third Orlando theme park, Universal’s Volcano Bay, opened with a splash in May. The 25-acre water park features 18 rides and attractions, including a multi-directional wave pool with sandy beaches, water slides, and raft rides. 407-363-8000; universalorlando.com

Taniwha Tubes water slide

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High Design Where You Least Expect It

NICK SIMONITE (STELLA)

Seaside Upgrade The Ocean House in Watch Hill, R.I., a longtime Atlantic Coast favorite, recently completed a multimillion-dollar refresh of its 49 rooms. Adding appeal are ceramic tile entryways; custom wool carpets; and chenille, linen, and toile fabrics. From $655. 855-6780364; oceanhouseri.com

With the opening of the 176-room Stella Hotel, just four miles southwest of Texas A&M University in Bryan-College Station, you can now bed down in luxury in Aggieland.

Each room features Frette linens and Lather bathroom amenities, and the public spaces include four dining and drinking venues. The hotel’s close proximity to a 5-acre lake and more than two miles of hiking and biking trails, combined with its complimentary bicycles and paddleboards, up the appeal for nature-loving travelers. Book one of the suites with a wraparound balcony for views of the lake, a golf course, or A&M’s Kyle Field football stadium. From $129. 979421-4000; thestellahotel.com

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Kenai Fjords

Back to the 49th

Vegan Meals on the High Seas Not a meat eater? You can now chow on vegan breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert fare on all six of Oceania ships. The justadded vegan menus present more than 250 plant-based options, available in the grand dining rooms.

Try the involtini stuffed with tofu or truffle-flavored parsnip soup with chopped tarragon for lunch or dinner, and savor the strawberry sable with passion fruit cream and strawberries for a sweet treat. 855623-2642; oceaniacruises.com

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Seabourn has returned to Alaska for the first time in 15 years; its 458-passenger Seabourn Sojourn now departs from Vancouver, British Columbia, or Seward, Alaska, on 11- to 25-day itineraries. Depending on the journey they’ve booked, cruisers stop at popular destinations such as Glacier Bay and Kenai Fjords National Park. 866-755-5619; seabourn.com

British Columbia’s Newest Ferry

Sail directly from Vancouver to Victoria — or vice versa — via the 254-leatherseat V2V Empress, a new passenger ferry from V2V Vacations. The 3-1/2-hour journey includes onboard amenities such as food and drink service, Wi-Fi, and charging ports at every seat. Upgrade to Royal Class for a three-course meal, tea and coffee, reclining seats, and prime ocean views on the posh upper deck.

From $120. 855-554-4679; v2vvacations.com

HEATH MOFFATT (FERRY)

Afloat in the Amazon Cruise the Peruvian Amazon aboard Delfin Amazon Cruises’ newest, largest vessel — the 22-suite Delfin III. Head up to the top deck for sun; a plunge pool; small gym; bar; and the Rainforest Spa for locally inspired wellness treatments, including a coffee-cacao scrub.

On shore, hike the PacayaSamiria National Reserve, a large protected forest, and look for monkeys, three-toed sloths, and other resident wildlife. 844-4335346; delfinamazoncruises.com S U M M E R 2017

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Eating Organic

Vancouver’s Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel has unveiled a botany-inspired restaurant focusing on local, sustainable, and organic foods. The Botanist consists of four distinct areas: a dining room with limestone and whitewashed woods, a dark-colored cocktail bar and lab, a glass-walled garden, and a secondfloor loft champagne lounge. Examine more than 50 kinds of plants in the garden, including edible green tea camellia, cardamom, and ginger. 604-695-5500; botanistrestaurant.com

MAX CUSIMANO (SQUASH)

New Orleans natives Jacob Naquin and Carl Schaubhut just opened DTB, an innovative Cajun eatery in the city’s Carrollton neighborhood offering Southern Louisiana coastal cuisine with an elevated twist. Adventurous foodies can try the stuffed squash blossoms with alligator chorizo or vegetarian boudin balls. 504-518-6889; dtbnola.com

Want to splurge on lodging in Manhattan?

New in New York

Rib-eye with

BRENT HERRIG (BOUCHERIE), MELISSA HOM (BEVY)

bone marrow For French cuisine in a casual setting, head to the West Village for a table at Boucherie. This new brasserie uses superior cuts of meat from top purveyors to serve up dishes such as confit duck leg with truffle potatoes, and a 36-ounce rib-eye for two served with bone marrow. Its design channels the Belle Epoque, with large wooden-framed mirrors, mosaic floors, and white tile walls. 99 7th Ave.; 212-873-1616; boucherie.nyc

The InterContinental New York Barclay just unveiled its newly constructed, six-room Harold S. Vanderbilt Penthouse and its redesigned, five-room Presidential Suite. The Midtown hotel spent $25 million on the two suites, a staggering figure that should tell you just how lavish they are. From $25,000. 800-496-7621; intercontinental.com

Presidential Suite

The Park Hyatt New York shut down its Back Room Restaurant last fall, gave it a more modern look, then reopened it in April under a new name, Bevy. Chef Chad Brauze works closely with local purveyors to produce his seasonal New American menu Maine lobster that puts emphasis on grilled fish, meats, and vegetables. A standout seafood dish at dinner: the oneand-a-half-pound Maine lobster.

If you’re craving meat, try the juicy rib-eye cap. 212-897-2188; bevynyc.com

Penthouse Suite

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Bedding Down in Africa Stay in one of 13 luxury tents at the One Nature Nyaruswiga Safari Lodge, which opened in January in Tanzania’s Serengeti.

Each canvas tent features a wood-burning stove, walkin closet, silver chandelier, Italian-leather bar, and emperor-size bed with a white-goose-down duvet.

On your tent’s veranda, lounge in the mahogany daybed while looking for wildlife. Venture out with a guide — via safari vehicle, helicopter, or hotair balloon — to see lions, leopards, rhinos, giraffes, and many more animals.

From $820. 011-971-4-5586911; onenaturehotels.com/ nyaruswiga

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At the Ultima Gstaad hotel in Gstaad, Switzerland, relax at its new 8,600-square-foot spa, featuring a hammam, sauna, nail bar, 40-foot pool, indoor and outdoor hot tubs, gym, and more. Swiss skincare line La Prairie provides anti-aging face and body treatments, and Aesthetics Clinic contributes a team of two doctors and two nurses offering customized treatments (including DNA testing) to visitors. Try the caviar massage, ice crystal facial, or Tibetan sound massage. 011-41-33-748-0550; ultimagstaad.com/spa

The Casa San AgustĂ­n hotel in Cartagena, Colombia, just opened its Aurum Spa, decorated lavishly in golden tints to match its name, which means “goldâ€? in Latin. All treatments and rituals draw from local ingredients, such as Colombian coffee, volcanic mud, and horse chestnut, with organic skincare line Naturopathica providing oils, lotions, and aromatherapy.

855-272-1122; hotelcasasanagustin.com

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Good as New Again

Epoch Estate Wines’ newly rebuilt 8,000-square-foot tasting room draws inspiration from the historic York Mountain region where it’s located in San Luis Obispo County, Calif. Built in 1882, the estate suffered earthquake damage in 2003, reopening exactly 13 years later on Dec. 22, 2016. Architects maintained the building’s integrity by using the original redwood beams and hand-fired bricks, restoring the building to its former glory. 805-2377575; epochwines.com/tasting-room 98

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London Gin Palace Head to Notting Hill’s Portobello Road when you need “gin-spiration” in London.

The Distillery, which opened last December, is tonic for the spirit lover’s soul, functioning as a distillery, bar, dining venue, and boutique hotel rolled into one.

At GinTonica, a Spanish tapas restaurant on the second floor, choose from 60-plus varieties of the beverage.

Try the Portobello Road No. 171, named for the gin makers’ former headquarters up the street, and several types produced here on site.

In the Resting Room on the main floor, nibble on dishes such as dry-aged rump steak, washed down with a selection of spirits served on tap from casks stored above the copper bar. True connoisseurs should consider the Ginstitute class ($142), where you’ll distill your own bespoke gin, which you can take home along with a bottle of Portobello Road No. 171. Those who imbibe a bit too ambitiously will find comfortably compact quarters in three top-floor hotel rooms (from $161). 186 Portobello Road; 011-44-20-3034-2233; the-distillery.london — AMY LAUGHINGHOUSE

BRITTANY APP (EPOCH)

Dobbes Family Estate just released its first rosé wine, the 2016 Rosé of Pinot Noir. The medium-bodied wine smells of papaya, strawberry, watermelon, and other fruits, and tastes of banana, lychee, pomegranate, ruby red grapefruit, and star fruit. $24/750mL. 503-538-1141; dobbesfamilyestate.com

Bonus/Culture/ Rebecca Belmore, Biinjiya’iing Onji (From Inside)

FANIS VLASTARAS (TENT), MATHIAS VOELZKE (RED WOOL)

Contemporary Art in Germany and Greece

More than 160 artists contributed new works to this year’s Documenta, a major contemporary art exhibit hosted in Kassel, Germany, every five years. For the first time, Athens, Greece, also hosts part of the exhibit, titled “Documenta 14: Learning From Athens.” The Athens portion runs through July 16, with artwork ranging from a 6-foot-wide hand-carved marble tent to a nearly floor-to-ceiling hanging creation made with thick red wool. See the Kassel exhibit from June 10 to Sept. 17. documenta14.de Cecilia Vicuña, Quipu Womb (The Story of the Red Thread, Athens) S U M M E R 2017

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Salted Caramel Ice Cream With Pistachios and Rosemary

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As if addictive salted caramel ice cream weren’t enough, executive chef C.J. Cucciniello of Canyon Gate Country Club in Las Vegas pushes his recipe over the top with tangy cream cheese, roasted pistachios, and aromatic rosemary.

Chef’s Tip: “Keep your ice cream machine canister in the freezer so it’s ready when you are, and set your freezer at zero degrees Fahrenheit when storing ice cream.”

In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of the milk with the cornstarch.

In a large mixing bowl, blend the cream cheese and salt. In a medium bowl, mix the heavy cream and corn syrup together.

Set each bowl aside.

Heat the sugar in a 4-quart pot over medium heat until the sugar turns a deep amber color, avoiding burning. Remove the pot from the heat and add about a 1/4 cup of the cream/corn syrup

This recipe may seem a bit time-consuming, but the delicious combination of salty-sweet caramel, lemony-pine rosemary, and rich, crunchy pistachios is worth it.

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2 cups whole milk 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch 3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1-1/4 cups heavy cream 2 tablespoons light corn syrup 2/3 cup sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3/4 cup roasted pistachios, roughly chopped 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped

mixture. Continue adding the cream/corn syrup mixture while stirring constantly. Add the remaining milk and stir to combine.

Bring the pot to a boil for 4 minutes.

Remove the pot from the heat and whisk in the cornstarch mixture.

Don’t worry about small caramel clumps, as they will melt during the next steps.

Return the pot to the stove and bring the mixture to a boil for 1 minute, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens slightly.

Remove the pot from the heat.

Gradually add this warm mixture to the cream cheese mixture and whisk until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract. Pour the mixture into a large zip-lock bag and refrigerate overnight or place it in an ice bath and chill for 30 minutes.

Pour the chilled mixture into the ice cream maker, add the pistachios and rosemary (reserving about 2 teaspoons of each for garnish), and follow the machine instructions. After the ice cream has formed, transfer it to a plastic container with a lid. Freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.

Top each serving with fresh rosemary and chopped pistachios.

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

— Executive chef C.J. Cucciniello,

Canyon Gate Country Club, Las Vegas

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Bonus/Recipes/ Lime and Ginger Coconut Cream Sorbet With Pineapple Rum Compote Prepare yourself for a refreshing burst of yum from executive chef Ashleigh Fleming Scherman of the Carolina Club in Chapel Hill, N.C. She balances out the sweet and tart flavors in her recipe with a brilliant touch of cayenne pepper.

2 cups water 1 cup sugar 3 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced 1 tablespoon lime zest 5 tablespoons fresh lime juice 5 tablespoons full-fat coconut milk 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Pineapple Rum Compote (recipe follows) In a medium saucepot, combine all ingredients except the coconut milk, cayenne, and compote.

Cook over medium heat for 10 to 12 minutes until the sugar is well dissolved and flavors begin to infuse. Remove from the heat and cool for 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the coconut milk and cayenne. Chill overnight, at least 5 hours, to infuse flavors. Strain, discarding the solids, and process the mixture in an ice cream maker per the machine instructions.

Top each serving with Pineapple Rum Compote.

Yield: 6 servings

PINEAPPLE RUM COMPOTE

RON THOMAS (ICE CREAM )

5 tablespoons butter, diced 1-1/2 cups fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and diced 1/4 cup dark rum 1/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom 1 teaspoon lime zest 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt In a medium saute pan, heat the butter 3 minutes over medium-high heat until softened and just starting to brown. Add the pineapple and cook 2 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add rum and cook for 1 minute while stirring. Stir in the dark brown sugar. Lower heat to medium and cook for 4 minutes, or until the mixture begins to thicken.

Remove from heat. Stir in cardamom, lime zest, and salt. Cool to room temperature.

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Chef’s Tip: “Don’t waste any leftover ginger. Instead, just grate it, roll it into a log in plastic wrap, and store it in the freezer for future use.”

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This is a summer sorbet version of my favorite cocktail, the Dark and Stormy, with a hint of spice. — Executive chef Ashleigh Fleming Scherman

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Carolina Club, Chapel Hill, N.C .

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Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort, Portugal The Bangkok-based brand Anantara planted a European flag with this April-opening takeover and redo of an 8-year-old, 280-room family-friendly retreat set on an Arnold Palmerdesigned golf course just inland from the coast. Come for the local seafood and the aquatically inflected decor; stay for the new Asian-accented spa. From $266. vilamoura.anantara.com

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The Fontenay Hamburg, Germany This waterfront city — recently in the news for a slew of Michelin stars and the opening of the Herzog & de Meuron-designed Elbphilharmonie concert hall — will finally get a luxury hotel worthy of its rising cultural and culinary cachet this summer.

Contemporary curves and sleek surfaces define Jan Störmer’s sculptural design for the Lake Alster-fronting Fontenay’s exteriors, as well as its 131 rooms, restaurants, and rooftop bar and spa. From $381. thefontenay.de/en

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Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay Ibiza, Spain This resort on the Balearic island known for its parties sees the Japanese chef Nobu Matsuhisa and his hotel partners, who include actor Robert De Niro, teaming up with the owners of Spain’s Marbella Club, a longtime jet-set favorite. The 152 neutral, naturally decorated rooms and suites join two waterfront pools, a Six Senses spa, and four restaurants — all opening in June just north of Ibiza’s main town and set to include not only a Nobu but also an outpost of London-based Mexican haute spot Peyote. From $521. slh.com

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MAKE YOUR SUMMER TRAVEL PLANS TO VISIT THESE AWARD-WINNING CLUBS IN THE CLUBCORP FAMILY. Visit clubcorpawards.com to see even more!

ASPEN GLEN CLUB CARBONDALE, CO

BEST IN STATE Golf Digest 2015-2016

LAS COLINAS COUNTRY CLUB LAS COLINAS, TX

HOME OF THE LPGA NORTH TEXAS SHOOTOUT TOP 5 BEST COUNTRY CLUBS

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BEST FAMILY CLUB TOP 5 BEST COUNTRY CLUBS Dallas/Fort Worth Avid Golfer 2017

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BEST FOOD: READER'S CHOICE

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HOME OF THE LPGA ANA INSPIRATION

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TAKE A GUEST FOR FREE 1 WHEN YOU TRAVEL During July and August, enjoy one free1 guest green fee each month at a ClubCorp country club and/or one free1 guest meal each month at a ClubCorp business club when you travel. Members with O.N.E. or Signature Gold Unlimited get both! This offer is available exclusively at participating ClubCorp clubs outside your Home Club and Community when you travel. Reservations must be made through ClubLine and Members must accompany guest.

NEW CLUBS OFFERING COMPLIMENTARY2 GOLF BENEFITS NEW CLUBCORP CLUBS NORTH HILLS COUNTRY CLUB, NORTH HILLS, PA North Hills Country Club offers a true old-style championship golf course with tree-lined fairways and small greens. Additional amenities include casual and upscale dining, swimming facility with three pools – heated competition lap pool, resort-style zero-entry pool and wading pool – and private event and meeting space that can accommodate up to 200.

NORBECK COUNTRY CLUB, ROCKVILLE, MD Set on 198 scenic acres, Norbeck Country Club offers 18 holes of golf with gently rolling fairways and small greens - one of the most beautiful and challenging courses in the Washington, D.C. area. Additional amenities include casual and upscale dining, nine outdoor and three indoor tennis courts in a permanent tennis structure plus extensive tennis programming and team play for all ages and ability levels, an Olympic-size pool and wading pool.

OAKHURST GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB, CLARKSTON, MI You’ll experience a challenging test of golf that takes you through pristine forests of oak, maple, beech, hickory and ash and past some of Michigan’s most beautiful, protected marshlands. Golf Digest has ranked our championship course among the Top 10 Private Courses in Michigan.

NEW ALLIANCE CLUBS ANGLEBROOK GOLF CLUB, WEST CHESTER, NY In the final design of his legendary architecture career, Robert Trent Jones, Sr. created a modern masterpiece on an unspoiled 240-acre site, and the accolades began pouring in immediately.

PERSIMMON RIDGE GOLF CLUB, LOUISVILLE, KY Persimmon Ridge Golf Club is nationally recognized for its award-winning design and reputation. A consistent host to many golf championships, this gorgeous Arthur Hills design offers 18 holes of championship golf. The course proves a challenge for any golfer and is consistently ranked among the toughest in the state.

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DESTINATION DEALS LANGHAM HOTEL | BOSTON, MA Here is the package for all American history buffs. The Freedom Trail Package includes luxury overnight accommodations, Traditional Langham breakfast for two in CafĂŠ Fleuri and two tickets to a costume guided public tour. 3

VAIL MOUNTAIN LODGE | VAIL, CO Customize your own package at Vail Mountain Lodge including 3 nights in a Lodge room, $590 hotel credit for your choice of 2 activities, and breakfast each morning at the award-winning Terra Bistro restaurant at Vail Mountain Lodge. Valid for stays through August 31, 2017. Total cost: $1,360, a $352 savings.4

OMNI HOUSTON HOTEL | HOUSTON, TX Enjoy your summer at the Omni Houston Hotel that is the perfect oasis with two pools, cabanas, Mokara spa and the recently renovated Black Swan nightclub. Members receive 20% off the best available rate and a complimentary room upgrade (based upon availability). Ask about Summer Specials at Mokara Spa. Offer valid through August 31, 2017. 2

OMNI LA COSTA RESORT & SPA | CARLSBAD, CA Located 30 miles from the San Diego International Airport, Omni La Costa Resort & Spa welcomes travelers to experience the perfect escape from everyday life. Members receive 12% off the best available rate and a $50 resort credit with a 2-night stay. Offer valid through August 31, 2017. 2

OMNI HOUSTON WESTSIDE | HOUSTON, TX At Omni Houston Hotel at Westside, unparalleled hospitality complements priceless accommodations to create the ultimate experience. Members receive 12% off the best available rate and complimentary breakfast for two. Offer valid through August 31, 2017. 2

HYATT REGENCY SCOTTSDALE RESORT & SPA AT GAINEY RANCH | SCOTTSDALE, AZ Members receive 20% off the nightly rate, 2000 World of Hyatt Bonus Points (per stay), free live music nightly in Center Stage Bar, free Wi-Fi, free welcome drink upon check-in, free beach and pool activities, including Dive-In Movies. Offer valid June 5-September 3, 2017. 2

GREAT NEWS! TEE UP WITH NEW TAYLORMADE CLUBS WHEN YOU TRAVEL The new TaylorMade loaner sets are now available at ClubCorp clubs across the country. Members with O.N.E. or Signature Gold Unlimited can reserve complimentary clubs through ClubLine when they travel to ClubCorp clubs. TaylorMade's distinguished line of clubs features some of the industry's top aerodynamic power to maximize speed and strength. Make the No. 1 driver in golf yours today!

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NATIONAL EVENTS & TICKETS5 U.S. OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP

CONCACAF GOLD CUP

PGA CHAMPIONSHIP

Erin Hills plays host to the 2017 U.S. Open, where the best golfers in the world will compete. Get your U.S. Open Golf tickets and travel packages from My TicketLine and head to Erin, Wisconsin in June.

From day 1 play through the Championship, My TicketLine has your access to the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Regardless of your location, the Gold Cup will have soccer matches all across the country.

Golf’s final major of the season makes its way to Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, NC. Let My TicketLine get you there for the official PGA Championship experience.

2017 U.S. MID-AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP, ATLANTA, GA OCTOBER 7 – 12, 2017 | CAPITAL CITY CLUB CRABAPPLE AND ATLANTA NATIONAL GOLF CLUB Come out and enjoy the week at The U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship, the leading annual golf championship in the United States for post-college amateur golfers. The U.S. Mid-Amateur consists of two days of stroke play held at Atlanta National Golf Club and Capital City Club Crabapple. After stroke play, the leading 64 competitors will play a single elimination match-play competition at Crabapple to determine the champion. The winner will receive an invitation to play in the 2018 Masters Tournament. For more information on attending the championship, visit 2017usmidamateur.org. We're excited for this year's championship and can't wait to see you at the clubs.

ENTERTAINMENT CRUISES Experience a city like never before with Entertainment Cruises. They provide everything you need — from VIP service to delicious food, quality entertainment and breathtaking views — all to deliver moments that become memories on the nation’s most iconic waterways. Members receive 20% off standard public cruises, some restrictions apply.1 Year-Round Dining - Sightseeing - Private Charters & More | entertainmentcruises.com

1. Take a guest for free: Reservations must be made through ClubLine. Members must accompany guests. Subject to applicable guest policies. Members may extend one free green fee and/or meal subject to the Member’s level of benefits and the standard Signature Gold and O.N.E. guidelines. Valid exclusively at participating ClubCorp clubs. 2.

Some restrictions and exclusions apply. Contact ClubLine for more details. 3. Langham Boston: Offer valid for stays July 1-September 30, 2017. Rates are based on double occupancy, per room, per night. This package is pre-paid and non-refundable. This package must be booked 7 days in advance. We reserve the right to change the details of the promotion from time to time, and to offer alternative benefits if the one requested is not available. 4. Vail Mountain Lodge: Hotel credit cannot be used toward lodge room rate, taxes, fees or gratuities and cannot be used on any other hotel, club or spa specials at Vail Mountain Lodge or the Vail Vitality Center. 5. Tickets provided by a third party.

Other restrictions and exclusions may apply. © ClubCorp USA, Inc. All rights reserved. 0617 NP

For tickets, reservations or more information about these special offers: 800.433.5079 | clubline@clubcorp.com | clubcorpnetwork.com

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