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2016-2018 America’s Top Private Clubs of Excellence ELECTED BY CLUB MANAGERS, PRESIDENTS AND OWNERS NATIONWIDE

PRESENTED BY A MESSAGE TO CLUB MANAGERS, BOARDS, OWNERS AND MEMBERS CLUB LEADERS FORUM and the esteemed members of the Advisory Board are proud to present the 2016 - 2018 Platinum Clubs of America. Established in 1997 by the late Mr. John Sibbald, Platinum Clubs was his vision to elect the finest Private Clubs in the nation that represent Excellence, as selected by General Managers, Presidents and Owners.

The biennial election to identify the top 5% of Private Clubs in the country was conducted by an independent third party with the results certified as true and correct. This year, a record 3,128 General Managers, Presidents and Owners voted for their peers, which makes Platinum recognition the most respected acknowledgment in the industry. These Industry Leaders were directed to vote for Clubs that meet the Seven Platinum Clubs of America Selection Criteria, as approved by the Advisory Board.

Thirty-five new Country Clubs were elected Platinum and 21 Clubs joined the list in the other four categories. Many clubs climbed the list, which is a testament to their commitment to Excellence and adherence to the Seven Selection Criteria.

I would like to express special appreciation to the Advisory Board for their input, guidance and oversight. It is my distinct pleasure to announce the return of the current Board Members to serve another two-year term and welcome three newly elected Club Managers to the Board: Matthew Allnatt (Jonathan Club), Michael McCarthy (Addison Reserve Country Club) and Christine Pooler (Merion Club).

Congratulations to the Country, Golf, City, Yacht and Athletic Clubs elected Platinum Clubs of America 2016 - 2018. It is my sincere hope that Platinum Licensees will enjoy the many new program benefits that have been developed for Clubs, General Managers, their Boards and Members.

Respectfully yours, Dennis W. Burns, Executive Director

CLUB LEADERS FORUM ADVISORY BOARD The CLUB LEADERS FORUM Advisory Board is comprised of General Managers that have achieved Platinum status throughout their careers and manage some of the most prestigious Private Clubs in the nation. The Board provides experienced guidance and oversight regarding the Platinum Club elections, License Program and all other services provided by Club Leaders Forum.

MICHAEL McCARTHY KEVIN VITALE JAY DI PIETRO DWIGHT JENSON TIM TIMLIN MATTHEW ALLNATT ATILLA KARDAS CHRISTINE POOLER Addison Reserve Baltusrol Boca West Country Club Yacht Club Country Club Jonathan Club Jupiter Hills Club Country Club

NORM RICH MICHAEL LEEMHUIS TERRY ANGLIN J. J. WAGNER JOHN DORMAN JEFF McFADDEN COLIN BURNS Multnomah Ocean Reef Club San Diego Yacht Club Santa Ana Country Club The University Club The Union League Athletic Club () of Club Leaders Forum in Review

SINCE ASSUMING RESPONSIBILITY for Club Leaders Forum and the Platinum Club organization in 2012, Management, in conjunction with the Advisory Board, has worked diligently to support Leaders in the Private Club industry. Central to the strategic objectives has been a commitment to preserve the tone and quality only found at the most prestigious Clubs in America and around the World. In keeping with that goal in 2016, the logos and marks have been redesigned and modernized.

The FORUM was relaunched in 2015 as an online publication and has received positive reviews. The content is unlike any other found in industry publications. With the mantra to be Creative, Informative and Relevant, The FORUM, published each Spring and Fall, has become a must read for Club Leaders.

Club Leaders Forum introduced Platinum Clubs of the World in 2013 and conducted the second election in 2015. A respected Panel has been assembled that travel the globe and understand Excellence in Clubs. Currently, Private Clubs from more than 20 countries proudly display their Platinum Club plaques as a mark of recognition and distinction.

Much has been accomplished in the past four years to enhance the benefits of the Platinum Club License Program. Club Leaders Forum conducted the inaugural Excellence in Platinum Clubs LIVE event prior to the 2016 CMAA Conference in San Diego. Attended by more than 100 Platinum Club Managers at the San Diego Yacht Club, the participants were unanimous that this event should not be missed at future conferences.

The Private Club Assessment Program has been warmly received and utilized by Private Clubs across the nation. Conducted over a two-day period, a senior executive from Club Leaders Forum visits the Club and employs the Seven Platinum Club Selection Criteria to assess the Club’s operation. The visit culminates in the production of an executive summary prepared for the Club’s Board and Management.

An Online Discussion Group was launched in 2016 to create connections between Platinum Clubs and their Staff. Club Managers and Department Heads may now communicate with each other, pose questions and pro- vide insights on hot topics in the industry. More recently, a feature was introduced whereby the Advisory Board respond to posted topics and questions.

One of the most significant initiatives introduced for the 2016-2018 Platinum Clubs of America are the benefits available from the membersPLATINUM of the Platinum Circle. CLUBS A full description can be found in the latter pages of this Announcement Booklet. In theOF future, AMERICA not only will Clubs benefit from Platinum recognition, but also Boards, Club Members and Senior5 STAR Staff will enjoy PRIVATE added value. CLUB Congratulations to the Platinum Clubs elected by their peers this year. The election process begins with a pre- liminary ballot and extends over a 90-day period, with final votes cast then tabulated and certified as true and correct by an independent third party. The result of this extended process is the election of the 290 Platinum Clubs of America who can stand proud.

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5 S S T B A U R CL PRIVATE Platinum Clubs® of America Selection Criteria THE SEVEN SELECTION CRITERIA were revised in 2014 and approved by the Advisory Board for the 2016 election. General Managers, Club Presidents and Owners were asked to consider the following seven criteria when making their selections and casting votes on the final ballot. The following Criteria form the benchmark of Excellence in the Private Club Industry:

UNIVERSAL RECOGNITION 1 Clubs of Excellence are widely known as such by the strata of American society that frequent Private Clubs and are well traveled. Whether these Clubs are recognized from their inception or through the accumulated passage of time, their traditional history and ability to attract and retain the finest members sets them apart as domiciles of excellence.

EXCELLENCE IN AMENITIES AND FACILITIES 2 It is the total array of facilities that provides excellence and fulfillment of the members needs in every function and activity that makes it great. Remarkable Clubs invest on a regular and planned basis in the mainte- nance, supervision and replacement of the grounds, equipment and furnishings, while building reserves.

CALIBER OF STAFF AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE LEVELS 3 Ladies and gentlemen serving ladies and gentleman is a maxim of the finest Clubs. Clubs that provide an excellent work environment, compensation and benefits, attract outstanding employees in the community. The quality of management is reflected by a staff that is well trained, well-mannered and highly motivated to provide its members with an extraordinary experience.

QUALITY OF MEMBERSHIP 4 Great members are the heart and soul of successful Clubs. Members that represent the best qualities are those that reflect the community values in which they live. They celebrate their heritage and religiously observe their time-honored traditions. In addition, great members work hard to attract prospective new members who are equally great.

GOVERNANCE & PRUDENT FISCAL MANAGEMENT 5 Great Clubs are led by presidents, owners and directors who understand that their key role is strategy and setting policy. High caliber boards work hard at ensuring continuity of effort and direction, term after term. They possess the wisdom to plan well and invest well. Prudent boards understand the need for regular dues increases and occasional assessments, together with overall fiscal responsibility.

ADAPTING TO CHANGING TIMES 6 Great Clubs work at anticipating their members and prospective members’ needs and interests. These Clubs adopt a mission statement that resonates with members about who they are and where they want to be and then develop a strategic plan to get there. Great Clubs are able to maintain traditions that reflect who they are and remain flexible to adapt to an ever-changing member market.

OVERALL EXPERIENCE 7 Great Clubs provide an “Unparalleled Experience” every day, one member at a time. These Clubs work hard to make decisions in the best interest of their members and those serving them. They encourage their staff to take the initiative, and they support their efforts to deliver exceptional service. Outstanding Clubs continue to treasure their shared experience, celebrate their achievements and appreciate one another – just like family. PLATINUM CLUBS OF AMERICA PLATINUM5 STAR PRIVATE CLUBS CLUB PLATINUMOF AMERICA CLUBS 5 STAROF AMERICAPRIVATE CLUB PLATINUM5 STAR PRIVATE CLUBS CLUB PLATINUMOF AMERICA CLUBS 5 STAROF AMERICAPRIVATE CLUB 5 STAR PRIVATE CLUB Platinum Club Categories

THERE ARE FIVE PLATINUM CLUB OF AMERICA CATEGORIES for election: Country Clubs, Golf Clubs, City Clubs, Athletic Clubs and Yacht Clubs. In 2016, the number of Clubs in each category are: one hundred fifty (150) Country Clubs, fifty (50) Golf Clubs, fifty (50) City Clubs, twenty (20) Yacht Clubs and twenty (20) Athletic Clubs. In total, there are 290 Clubs that have earned the honor of being a Platinum Club of America in 2016-2018. Clubs that received a substantial number of votes were acknowledged as Candidates for Platinum status in 2018.

COUNTRY CLUBS are defined as full service Clubs with “Country Club” in the official name, offering a wide variety of amenities in addition to Golf, and includes Residential Communities.

GOLF CLUBS are considered facilities with “Golf Club” in the official name, offering only a or courses with a Clubhouse and limited other recreational amenities.

CITY CLUBS are Clubs with “City Club” in the official name, offering business meeting and banquet rooms, member dining, athletic facilities, may provide hotel rooms and are located in city centers.

ATHLETIC CLUBS are identified as Clubs with “Athletic Club” in the official name with limited dining and meeting facilities. Other Clubs including Beach, Hunt and Racquet Clubs are included in this category.

YACHT CLUBS are Clubs with “Yacht” in the name and provide members with marina facilities, social amenities and maritime activities.

* Clubs may only be recognized in one category. The Club’s official name is the primary consideration for the appropriate category designation, unless requested by the Club and approved by the Advisory Board. The Vote THE VOTE was conducted electronically and confidentially through BS CLU OF a third party, SportsHub Technologies. Two Ballots were provided to M A U M N E I R over 4,000 Private Clubs across the USA. One Ballot was completed T I A C

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5 S S T B The Ballot requested that voters select the Clubs in a specific order. A U R CL PRIVATE The votes were submitted over a 30-day period, and the total number PLATINUMof points received by each CLUBS Club was divided by the number of voters OFto provide AMERICA an average score. To qualify, Clubs must have received a 5 STARminimum PRIVATEof 50 votes in the CountryCLUB and Golf Club Categories and 25 votes in the City, Athletic and Yacht Club Categories. COUNTRY CLUBS

RANKING POINTS GOLF & ATHLETIC & 1 – 3 100 CITY CLUBS YACHT CLUBS 4 – 10 70 11 – 25 50 RANKING POINTS RANKING POINTS 26 – 50 40 1 – 3 100 1 – 3 100 51 – 75 30 4 – 10 70 4 – 10 70 76 – 100 15 11 – 25 50 11 – 15 50 101 – 125 10 26 – 40 30 16 – 20 25 126 – 150 5 41 – 50 20 21 and ABOVE 0 151 and ABOVE 0 51 and ABOVE 0 BS CLU OF M A U M N E I R T I A C

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1 CONGRESSIONAL COUNTRY CLUB Bethesda, Md. 81.20 26 SOUTHERN HILLS COUNTRY CLUB Tulsa, Okla. 59.09

2 OCEAN REEF CLUB Key Largo, Fla. 78.48 27 MAYACAMA Santa Rosa, Calif. 59.08

3 BOCA WEST COUNTRY CLUB Boca Raton, Fla. 76.90 28 JUPITER ISLAND CLUB Hobe Sound, Fla. 59.07

4 CHEROKEE TOWN AND COUNTRY CLUB , Ga. 74.20 29 WESTCHESTER COUNTRY CLUB Rye, N.Y. 59.06

5 THE VINTAGE CLUB Indian Wells, Calif. 68.85 30 COUNTRY CLUB OF VIRGINIA Richmond, Va. 59.00

6 JOHN’S ISLAND CLUB Vero Beach, Fla. 68.75 31 LORDS VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB Lords Valley, Pa. 58.86

7 ADDISON RESERVE COUNTRY CLUB Delray Beach, Fla. 68.16 32 St. Louis, Mo. 57.50

8 COUNTRY CLUB Los Angeles, Calif. 68.14 33 CAPITAL CITY CLUB Atlanta, Ga. 57.45

9 CHARLOTTE COUNTRY CLUB Charlotte, N.C. 63.77 34 CARMEL COUNTRY CLUB Charlotte, N.C. 57.06

10 Brookline, Mass. 63.02 35 Rochester, N.Y. 56.93

11 CHEVY CHASE CLUB Chevy Chase, Md. 62.25 36 INDIAN HILL CLUB Winnetka, Ill. 56.89

12 FISHERS ISLAND CLUB Fishers Island, N.Y. 61.93 37 BIG CANYON COUNTRY CLUB Newport Beach, Calif. 56.81

13 THE RESERVE CLUB Indian Wells, Calif. 61.75 38 Columbus, Ohio 56.24

14 HOUSTON COUNTRY CLUB Houston, 61.63 39 Lancaster, Pa. 55.80

15 Houston, Texas 61.29 40 FARMINGTON COUNTRY CLUB Charlottesville, Va. 55.59 16 ISLEWORTH GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Windermere,PLATINUM Fla. 61.28 41 CLUBSTHE Pacific Palisades, Calif. 55.29 FRENCHMAN’S CREEK BEACH 17 Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. 60.39 42 LAKE NONA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Orlando, Fla. 55.19 & COUNTRY CLUB OF AMERICA

18 BEL-AIR COUNTRY CLUB Los Angeles,5 STAR Calif. PRIVATE60.27 43 BELLE CLUB MEADE COUNTRY CLUB Nashville, Tenn. 55.06

19 THE MADISON CLUB La Quinta, Calif. 59.86 44 CHERRY HILLS COUNTRY CLUB Cherry Hills, Colo. 54.88

20 MAIDSTONE CLUB East Hampton, N.Y. 59.79 45 PHILADELPHIA CRICKET CLUB Philadelphia, Pa. 54.86

MONTEREY PENINSULA 21 Pebble Beach, Calif. 59.74 46 THE COUNTRY CLUB AT MIRASOL Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. 54.55 COUNTRY CLUB

22 Medinah, Ill. 59.55 47 KIAWAH ISLAND CLUB Kiawah Island, S.C. 54.32

23 OAKLAND HILLS COUNTRY CLUB Bloomfield Hills, Mich. 59.51 48 COUNTRY CLUB OF YORK York, Pa. 54.27

24 INDIAN CREEK COUNTRY CLUB Indian Creek Village, Fla. 59.46 49 THE CLUB AT MEDITERRA Naples, Fla. 53.68

25 DESERT MOUNTAIN CLUB Scottsdale, Ariz. 59.26 50 ELDORADO COUNTRY CLUB Indian Wells, Calif. 52.95 CLUB POINTS CLUB POINTS

51 FISHER ISLAND CLUB Fisher Island, Fla. 52.70 76 BERKELEY HALL CLUB Bluffton, S.C. 48.61

52 ADMIRALS COVE Jupiter, Fla. 52.15 77 Lake Forest, Ill. 48.07

53 LOST TREE CLUB North Palm Beach, Fla. 52.12 78 PRAIRIE DUNES COUNTRY CLUB Hutchinson, Kan. 48.06

54 THE STANWICH CLUB Greenwich, Conn. 52.11 79 Edina, Minn. 47.92

55 Baltimore, Md. 51.98 80 HUNTINGDON VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB Huntingdon Valley, Pa. 47.78

56 COLLETON RIVER CLUB Bluffton, S.C. 51.78 81 THE CLUB AT LAS CAMPANAS Santa Fe, N.M. 47.51

57 LAKE NAOMI CLUB Pocono Pines, Pa. 51.52 82 LOBLOLLY Hobe Sound, Fla. 47.40

58 NEW ORLEANS COUNTRY CLUB New Orleans, La. 51.41 83 ARMY NAVY COUNTRY CLUB Arlington/Fairfax, Va. 47.39

59 SAUCON VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB Bethlehem, Pa. 51.14 84 THE POLO CLUB OF BOCA RATON Boca Raton, Fla. 47.28

60 DALLAS COUNTRY CLUB Dallas, Texas 50.52 85 KANSAS CITY COUNTRY CLUB Mission Hills, Kan. 47.14

61 Ligonier, Pa. 50.40 86 MAROON CREEK CLUB Aspen, Colo. 46.89

62 BROKEN SOUND CLUB Boca Raton, Fla. 50.15 87 CRYSTAL DOWNS COUNTRY CLUB Frankfort, Mich. 46.86

63 COUNTRY CLUB OF ROCHESTER Rochester, N.Y. 49.90 88 ESTANCIA CLUB Scottsdale, Ariz. 46.69

64 THE BRIDGES AT RANCHO SANTA FE Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. 49.89 89 GREENWICH COUNTRY CLUB Greenwich, Conn. 46.67

65 CAROLINA COUNTRY CLUB Raleigh, N.C. 49.77 90 FIDDLESTICKS COUNTRY CLUB Fort Myers, Fla. 46.54 66 QUAIL HOLLOW CLUB PLATINUMCharlotte, N.C. 49.75 CLUBS 91 ROARING FORK CLUB Basalt, Colo. 46.47 67 SHOOTING STAR Jackson,OF Wyo. AMERICA49.64 92 BUTTERFIELD COUNTRY CLUB Oak Brook, Ill. 46.35

68 CENTURY COUNTRY CLUB 5 Purchase,STAR N.Y. PRIVATE49.17 93 CLUBCOLONIAL COUNTRY CLUB Fort Worth, Texas 46.34

69 ATLANTA COUNTRY CLUB Marietta, Ga. 49.09 94 Chevy Chase, Md. 46.29

70 ST. ANDREWS COUNTRY CLUB Boca Raton, Fla. 49.06 95 Glencoe, Ill. 46.20

71 Toledo, Ohio 48.97 96 BILTMORE FOREST COUNTRY CLUB Asheville, N.C. 46.09

72 HILLCREST COUNTRY CLUB Los Angeles, Calif. 48.90 97 WAIALAE COUNTRY CLUB Honolulu, Hawaii 45.67

73 THE COUNTRY CLUB Pepper Pike, Ohio 48.83 98 FRENCHMAN’S RESERVE Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. 45.58

74 Rancho Mirage, Calif. 48.79 99 ST. LOUIS COUNTRY CLUB St. Louis, Mo. 45.56

75 THE CLUB AT IBIS West Palm Beach, Fla. 48.65 100 SLEEPY HOLLOW COUNTRY CLUB Scarborough, N.Y. 45.48 BS CLU OF M A U M N E I R T I A C

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101 BALLANTYNE COUNTRY CLUB Charlotte, N.C. 45.43 126 LA JOLLA COUNTRY CLUB La Jolla, Calif. 44.12

102 SHERWOOD COUNTRY CLUB Thousand Oaks, Calif. 45.40 127 PHILADELPHIA COUNTRY CLUB Gladwyne, Pa. 44.09

103 WILMINGTON COUNTRY CLUB Wilmington, Del. 45.38 128 MIRABEL CLUB Scottsdale, Ariz. 44.00

104 COUNTRY CLUB Denver, Colo. 45.32 129 JUPITER COUNTRY CLUB Jupiter, Fla. 43.97

105 BELLE HAVEN COUNTRY CLUB Alexandria, Va. 45.31 130 PHOENIX COUNTRY CLUB Phoenix, Ariz. 43.89

106 PARADISE VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB Paradise Valley, Ariz. 45.21 131 BELFAIR Bluffton, S.C. 43.78

107 OLYMPIA FIELDS COUNTRY CLUB Olympia Fields, Ill. 45.19 132 BONITA BAY CLUB Bonita Springs, Fla. 43.64

108 CANOE BROOK COUNTRY CLUB Summit, N.J. 45.08 133 MYERS PARK COUNTRY CLUB Charlotte, N.C. 43.53

109 THE HIDEAWAY La Quinta, Calif. 45.06 134 BROOK HOLLOW CLUB Dallas, Texas 43.49

110 WOODFIELD COUNTRY CLUB Boca Raton, Fla. 45.03 135 BONITA BAY CLUB Naples, Fla. 43.44

111 PIPING ROCK CLUB Locust Valley, N.Y. 45.00 136 Glenview, Ill. 43.40

112 CAMARGO CLUB Cincinnati, Ohio 44.91 137 OKLAHOMA CITY GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Nichols Hills, Okla. 43.33

113 THE EVERGLADES CLUB Palm Beach, Fla. 44.89 138 THE STOCK FARM CLUB Hamilton, Mont. 43.25

114 South Hamilton, Mass. 44.87 139 PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB Palm Beach, Fla. 43.22

115 ROUND HILL CLUB Greenwich, Conn. 44.86 140 GRANDFATHER GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Linville, N.C. 43.16 116 COUNTRY CLUB OF ORLANDO Orlando,PLATINUM Fla. 44.84 141 CLUBSFRESH MEADOW COUNTRY CLUB Lake Success, N.Y. 43.09 117 PIEDMONT DRIVING CLUB Atlanta, Ga.OF AMERICA44.81 142 St. Louis, Mo. 43.05 5 STAR PRIVATE CLUB 118 SAN ANTONIO COUNTRY CLUB San Antonio, Texas 44.75 143 BLOOMFIELD HILLS COUNTRY CLUB Bloomfield Hills, Mich. 43.04

119 COUNTRY CLUB OF NORTH CAROLINA Pinehurst, N.C. 44.71 144 THE Paramus, N.J. 42.94

120 COUNTRY CLUB OF BUFFALO Williamsville, N.Y. 44.69 145 GOZZER RANCH CLUB Harrison, Idaho 42.86

121 THE CLUB AT CARLTON WOODS The Woodlands, Texas 44.66 146 PINEHURST COUNTRY CLUB Pinehurst, N.C. 42.82

122 WOODMONT COUNTRY CLUB Rockville, Md. 44.60 147 PENSACOLA COUNTRY CLUB Pensacola, Fla. 42.77

123 PLAINFIELD COUNTRY CLUB Edison, N.J. 44.51 148 GLEN OAKS CLUB Westbury, N.Y. 42.75

124 YEAMANS HALL CLUB Charleston, S.C. 44.41 149 LA QUINTA COUNTRY CLUB La Quinta, Calif. 42.73

125 LAKE SHORE COUNTRY CLUB Glencoe, Ill. 44.40 150 BETHESDA COUNTRY CLUB Bethesda, Md. 42.71 BS CLU OF M A U M N E I R T I A C

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CLUB POINTS CLUB POINTS

1 Clementon, N.J. 94.30 26 WHISPER ROCK GOLF CLUB Scottsdale, Ariz. 51.20

2 AUGUSTA NATIONAL GOLF CLUB Augusta, Ga. 92.01 27 BURNING TREE CLUB Bethesda, Md. 51.18

3 Springfield, N.J. 77.25 28 CONWAY FARMS GOLF CLUB Lake Forest, Ill. 50.76

4 MERION GOLF CLUB Ardmore, Pa. 73.37 29 THE LOXAHATCHEE CLUB Jupiter, Fla. 49.86

5 CYPRESS POINT CLUB Pebble Beach, Calif. 70.60 30 OLD MARSH GOLF CLUB Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. 49.58

ARNOLD PALMER’S BAY HILL 6 Oakmont, Pa. 68.37 31 Orlando, Fla. 48.57 CLUB & LODGE

7 WINGED FOOT GOLF CLUB Mamaroneck, N.Y. 66.88 32 THE GOLF CLUB New Albany, Ohio 48.39

8 SHINNECOCK HILLS GOLF CLUB Southampton, N.Y. 62.07 33 TRADITION GOLF CLUB La Quinta, Calif. 48.33

9 Newton Square, Pa. 61.57 34 DOUBLE EAGLE CLUB Galena, Ohio 48.29

10 SEMINOLE GOLF CLUB North Palm Beach, Fla. 61.06 35 CASTLE PINES GOLF CLUB Castle Rock, Colo. 48.10

11 CAVES VALLEY GOLF CLUB Owings Mills, Md. 60.76 36 HAZELTINE NATIONAL GOLF CLUB Chaska, Minn. 47.86

12 NATIONAL GOLF OF AMERICA Southampton, N.Y. 60.69 37 QUAKER RIDGE GOLF CLUB Scarsdale, N.Y. 47.83

TRUMP NATIONAL GOLF CLUB 13 GOLF CLUB San Francisco, Calif. 57.50 38 Bedminster, N.J. 47.50 BEDMINSTER

14 VILLAGE GOLF CLUB Dublin, Ohio 56.43 39 BUTLER NATIONAL GOLF CLUB Oak Brook, Ill. 47.47

15 Wheaton, Ill. 55.61 40 3 CREEK RANCH GOLF CLUB Jackson Hole, Wyo. 47.35

16 THE SANCTUARY GOLF CLUB Sanibel,PLATINUM Fla. 55.47 41 FRIAR’SCLUBS HEAD Riverhead, N.Y. 47.33 17 PRESTON TRAIL GOLF CLUB Dallas, Texas OF AMERICA55.16 42 Atlanta, Ga. 47.21 5 STAR PRIVATE CLUB 18 THE ALOTIAN CLUB Roland, Ark. 55.13 43 DEEPDALE GOLF CLUB Manhasset, N.Y. 47.10

CALIFORNIA GOLF CLUB 19 DESERT HIGHLANDS GOLF CLUB Scottsdale, Ariz. 54.38 44 San Francisco, Calif. 46.96 OF SAN FRANCISCO

20 ADIOS GOLF CLUB Coconut Creek, Fla. 54.00 45 McARTHUR GOLF CLUB Hobe Sound, Fla. 46.79

21 PEACHTREE GOLF CLUB Atlanta, Ga. 52.88 46 OLD SANDWICH GOLF CLUB Plymouth, Mass. 46.67

22 Ligonier, Pa. 52.86 47 ATLANTIC GOLF CLUB Bridgehampton, N.J. 46.40

23 SAGE VALLEY GOLF CLUB Graniteville, S.C. 52.38 48 MEDALIST GOLF CLUB Hobe Sound, Fla. 46.30

24 BIGHORN GOLF CLUB Palm Desert, Calif. 52.08 49 SHADY CANYON GOLF CLUB Irvine, Calif. 46.25

25 JUPITER HILLS CLUB Tequesta, Fla. 51.82 50 WADE HAMPTON GOLF CLUB Cashiers, N.C. 46.17 BS CLU OF M A U M N E I R T I A C

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1 THE UNION LEAGUE OF PHILADELPHIA Philadelphia, Pa. 90.13 26 THE LOTOS CLUB New York, N.Y. 51.88

2 JONATHAN CLUB Los Angeles, Calif. 77.75 27 SAINT LOUIS CLUB St. Louis, Mo. 51.67

3 THE UNIVERSITY CLUB – NEW YORK New York, N.Y. 76.98 28 THE KNICKERBOCKER CLUB New York, N.Y. 51.30

4 UNIVERSITY CLUB OF CHICAGO Chicago, Ill. 70.57 29 HAVARD CLUB OF New York, N.Y. 49.77

5 DUQUESNE CLUB , Pa. 69.77 30 THE MAR-A-LAGO CLUB Palm Beach, Fla. 49.62

6 CLUB Los Angeles, Calif. 67.50 31 THE CENTER CLUB Baltimore, Md. 49.49

7 THE FORT WORTH CLUB Fort Worth, Texas 63.66 32 CHARLOTTE CITY CLUB Charlotte, N.C. 49.45

8 UNION LEAGUE OF CHICAGO Chicago, Ill. 63.05 33 THE SHREVEPORT CLUB Shreveport, La. 49.41

THE METROPOLITAN CLUB OF 9 Washington, D.C. 62.31 34 THE RAINIER CLUB Seattle, Wash. 49.14 THE CITY OF WASHINGTON

10 COSMOS CLUB Washington, D.C. 61.43 35 THE BEACH CLUB Palm Beach, Fla. 48.77

11 PACIFIC-UNION CLUB San Francisco, Calif. 60.61 36 THE POINSETT CLUB Greenville, S.C. 48.67

12 WESTMORELAND CLUB Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 60.25 37 THE YALE CLUB OF NEW YORK CITY New York, N.Y. 48.00

13 THE CHICAGO CLUB Chicago, Ill. 59.31 38 CAPITAL CITY CLUB Atlanta, Ga. 47.87

14 THE PENN CLUB New York, N.Y. 58.68 39 THE UNION CLUB OF CLEVELAND Cleveland, Ohio 47.86

15 THE DALLAS PETROLEUM CLUB Dallas, Texas 58.41 40 THE COLUMBIA CLUB Indianapolis, Ind. 47.73

16 HARVARD CLUB OF Boston,PLATINUM Mass. 58.29 41 THECLUBS CORNELL CLUB - NEW YORK New York, N.Y. 47.65 17 METROPOLITAN CLUB New York, N.Y.OF AMERICA56.73 42 THE PACIFIC CLUB Newport Beach, Calif. 47.50

THE UNIVERSITY CLUB OF 5 STAR PRIVATE CLUB 18 Washington, D.C. 55.71 43 THE STANDARD CLUB Chicago, Ill. 47.27 WASHINGTON DC

19 THE HAMILTON CLUB Lancaster, Pa. 54.31 44 ARLINGTON CLUB Portland, Ore. 47.17

20 CITY CLUB AT RIVER RANCH Lafayette, La. 53.83 45 GENESSE VALLEY CLUB Rochester, N.Y. 47.14

21 THE MINNEAPOLIS CLUB Minneapolis, Minn. 53.24 46 SOMERSET CLUB Boston, Mass. 46.47

22 THE UNION LEAGUE CLUB New York, N.Y. 53.10 47 CITY CLUB LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, Calif. 45.90

23 San Francisco, Calif. 52.88 48 THE MILWAUKEE CLUB Milwaukee, Wisc. 45.65

24 THE BUFFALO CLUB Buffalo, N.Y. 52.35 49 THE PRINCETON CLUB New York, N.Y. 45.62

UNION CLUB OF THE THE ARMY NAVY CLUB 25 New York, N.Y. 52.31 50 Washington, D.C. 45.60 CITY OF NEW YORK ON FARRAGUT SQUARE BS CLU OF M A U M N E I R T I A C

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CLUB POINTS CLUB POINTS

1 NEW YORK ATHLETIC CLUB New York, N.Y. 86.44 11 DENVER ATHLETIC CLUB Denver, Colo. 68.72

2 MULTNOMAH ATHLETIC CLUB Portland, Ore. 86.03 12 BEL-AIR BAY CLUB Pacific Palisades, Calif. 68.35

3 DETROIT ATHLETIC CLUB Detroit, Mich. 85.39 13 ATHLETIC CLUB St. Louis, Mo. 68.18

4 THE San Francisco, Calif. 82.52 14 THE WESTMOOR CLUB Nantucket, Mass. 67.63

5 WASHINGTON ATHLETIC CLUB Seattle, Wash. 79.29 15 THE RACQUET CLUB OF PHILADELPHIA Philadelphia, Pa. 66.92

6 Atlanta, Ga. 71.23 16 DALLAS ATHLETIC CLUB Dallas, Texas 65.00

7 BATH AND CLUB Palm Beach, Fla. 70.90 17 RACQUET CLUB LADUE St. Louis, Mo. 63.95

8 NEW ORLEANS LAWN TENNIS CLUB New Orleans, La. 70.36 18 RACQUET AND TENNIS CLUB New York, N.Y. 63.57

9 THE BEACH CLUB Santa Monica, Calif. 70.00 19 MILWAUKEE ATHLETIC CLUB Milwaukee, Wis. 63.07

10 LOS ANGELES ATHLETIC CLUB Los Angeles, Calif. 69.79 20 PORT ROYAL CLUB Naples, Fla. 63.02

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5 S S T B A U R CL PRIVATE Top 20 Platinum Yacht Clubs

CLUB POINTS CLUB POINTS 1 ST. FRANCIS YACHT CLUB San Francisco,PLATINUM Calif. 85.50 11 SAILFISHCLUBS CLUB OF FLORIDA Palm Beach, Fla. 65.71 2 SAN DIEGO YACHT CLUB San Diego, Calif.OF AMERICA83.68 12 BEACH POINT CLUB Mamaroneck, N.Y. 65.33 5 STAR PRIVATE CLUB 3 GROSSE POINTE YACHT CLUB Grosse Pointe Shores, Mich. 79.14 13 PALM BEACH YACHT CLUB Palm Beach, Fla. 65.17

4 NEW YORK YACHT CLUB New York, N.Y. 77.00 14 NEWPORT HARBOR YACHT CLUB Newport Beach, Calif. 64.00

5 ANNAPOLIS YACHT CLUB Annapolis, Md. 75.00 15 BALBOA YACHT CLUB Corona Del Mar, Calif. 63.69

6 THE SAN FRANCISCO YACHT CLUB Belvedere, Calif. 72.86 16 TAMPA YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB Tampa Bay, Fla. 63.03

7 CHICAGO YACHT CLUB Chicago, Ill. 71.29 17 NEWPORT YACHT CLUB Newport, R.I. 62.34

8 NAPLES YACHT CLUB Naples, Fla. 68.95 18 CALIFORNIA YACHT CLUB Marina Del Rey, Calif. 62.22

9 SOUTHERN YACHT CLUB New Orleans, La. 67.11 19 KEY LARGO ANGLERS CLUB Key Largo, Fla. 61.96

10 PELICAN ISLE YACHT CLUB Naples, Fla. 66.61 20 WHITE BEAR YACHT CLUB White Bear Lake, Minn. 61.85 BS CLU OF M A U M N E I R T I A C

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5 S S T B A R LU PR E C Platinum Club License Benefits IVAT

FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS, Club Leaders Forum has been the go-to resource for the Private Club Industry. In a continuing effort to strive for Excellence and provide additional benefits to Clubs, Managers and Members, Club Leaders Forum has added many new benefits and programs for licensed Platinum Clubs of America: • The authority to use the Platinum Clubs of America name, logo, likeness and 5-Star Private Club in all communications and collateral materials. Licensed Clubs may create their own recognition products or purchase items through preferred vendors. • The FORUM — the preeminent biannual Private Club publication. Established in 1997, The FORUM is Relevant, Informative and Creative. An electronic copy will be provided in the Spring and Fall of each licensed year. • Access to the Platinum Clubs Online Discussion Groups. Exclusive to General Managers and Department Heads, this elite group provides questions and answers to issues and hot topics in the Private Club industry. • An invitation to the exclusive Excellence in Platinum Clubs LIVE event held prior to the CMAA Conference and Business Expo. This event, for licensed Platinum Club General Managers, provides an opportunity to gather knowledge from the Club Leaders Forum Board of Advisors, unique sources in parallel industries and the occasion to network with Managers from the finest Private Clubs in America and around the World. • The opportunity to attend the three-day event for Platinum Club General Managers and Club Presidents/Leaders held each Fall. This elite gathering will provide a combination of education, networking and recreation. The inaugural event will be conducted at one of the Platinum Clubs of the World, Diamante in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. • Access for Management, Leaders and Members to the Platinum Circle. The Platinum Circle offers a variety of benefits, opportunities and programs in keeping with the Platinum Club standard of Excellence. The Platinum Circle is comprised of organizations that demonstrate exemplary quality.

The Platinum Circle The Platinum Circle has been created to provide Club Managers, Boards and Members with an array of programs and benefits to enhance the Platinum Clubs PLATINUMof America program. Platinum CLUBSLicensees will be provided with full contact information and instructions once their License is secured.OF AMERICA Programs and Benefits5 for STAR your Club PRIVATE CLUB

CADDIEMASTER®will provide a complimentary phone consultation or schedule an onsite visit to present a complete evaluation of your Club’s Caddie Program. CaddieMaster is the leading provider of caddie services in America. Currently, the organization consists of more than 2,000 caddies and 100 managers. A comprehensive client list includes many of the finest Private Clubs in the world. CaddieMaster has developed a unique recruitment and screening process, daily operational management systems, training programs and materials that ensure Clubs receive an exceptional caddie product. www.caddiemaster.com

DENEHY CLUB THINKING PARTNERS® will engage your Club’s management and Board in a one-hour phone consultation on Club governance, executive career planning, membership marketing and/or executive performance management. Denehy Club Thinking Partners is a full service executive search and management consulting firm serving the Private Club and boutique resort industries. Club Thinking Partners has consulted on more than 600 projects. Whether recruiting a senior level employee, evaluating an aspect of club operations, advising the board on governance, or strengthening your management team’s effectiveness, they are your thinking partner. www.denehycpt.com

LEGENDARY PUBLISHING & MEDIA GROUP will conduct an onsite presentation on custom book PUBLISHING & MEDIA GROUP publishing or the design and production of Club collateral materials. Legendary Publishing & Media Group (LPMG) is the premier custom book publishing company for many of the world’s Private Clubs. They produce books of exceptional quality for your Club’s anniversary, centennial or history. Their books include: The Yale Club of New York City, The History of New- port Country Club, The Story of Golf at The Country Club (Brookline, Mass.) and The Art of the The Links Club (New York City). LPMG also designs and produces Club collateral materials including video, brochures, newsletters (both print and digital) and email campaigns. www.legendarypmg.com

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MITCHELL SPEARMAN offers a complimentary phone consultation regarding instruction and academy operations, or he will make an onsite visit for a preferred fee. For more than 30 years, Mr. Spearman has been at the top of the golf instructional industry, providing invaluable insight regarding practice facility, instructional academy design and operations. With academy locations across the Eastern U.S., the Caribbean, and in London, he has in-depth knowledge of every aspect of the business. Mr. Spearman has developed a list of best practices that Clubs leverage to upgrade operations, improve service, and enhance profitability. www.mitchellspearman.com

THE NATIONAL CLUB ASSOCIATION® Vice President of Government Relations and General Counsel, Brad Steele, will consult by telephone for one hour in 2017 and 2018 on your Club’s issues of concern, and matters impacting the Private Club industry. The NCA has been the advocate for the Private Club industry in Washington, D.C., for more than 55 years. As the voice of Private Clubs on Capitol Hill, NCA ensures that Club concerns are forefront when legislative and regulatory issues affecting the industry are being decided. NCA provides Club leaders an array of resources on Club industry trends, governance best practices, legal and operational matters and ways to strengthen Club leadership. Mr. Steele serves as the industry’s chief lobbyist and has expert knowledge of legislation and regulations impacting Private Clubs as well as the cases that can set precedence for the industry, which is an extremely valuable asset. www.nationalclub.org

Programs and Benefits for your Club and Members

JETSUITE® will offer private jet charter from their extensive fleet to Club members at their most preferred rate, and provide flight credits for membership deposits. JetSuite’s vision is to provide the freedom and exhilaration of private air travel to more people than ever by transparent pricing, efficient operations, acute attention to detail, acclaimed customer service and industry leading safety practices. JetSuite’s fleet offers WiFi-equipped Phenom 100s, JetSuite Edition CJ3s and 30-seat E135s. JetSuite is IS-BAO certified and rated Platinum by ARGUS, the highest possible safety rating in the private jet industry. www.jetsuite.com

TECHNOGYM® professionals will participate in a telephone consultation or onsite visit providing a comprehensive evaluation for your Club. Club members may benefit from the same exclusive pricing on home equipment, as offered to licensed Clubs. Technogym is a world-classPLATINUM leader in the innovation and manufacturerCLUBS of high-end fitness equipment and wellness technology solutions for commercial and private use. Offering multiple lines of elite fitness products, and as the official fitness equipment sup- plier of the past six Olympic Games, Technogym hasOF cemented AMERICA its place as the world’s most prestigious provider of high-quality, ergonomically sound fitness equipment. Technogym equipment5 canSTAR be found inPRIVATE over 65,000 facilities andCLUB over 100,000 homes throughout 100 countries in the world. www.technogym.com

PERRY GOLF TM will provide Club members a food & beverage or golf shop credit equal to 10% of the value of a PerryGolf Land Tour or 5% for a Cruise. Guests who travel on the same itinerary will receive a 5% credit on any future PerryGolf Land Tour or Cruise. PerryGolf™ is one of the most respected providers of golf tours and cruises to the world’s most memorable destinations, ranging from and to the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, Russia, Canada, the Arabian Gulf, New Zealand, Australia and South Africa. Since 1984, they have arranged every aspect of custom and fixed itineraries for groups of men, women and couples that combine marquee golf with sightseeing, safaris, wine tours and luxury resorts. Also offered are custom packages with exclusive access to The Open. www.perrygolf.com

SHOP THE FINEST® will present to your Club members, who enjoy and appreciate the finest men’s apparel and accessories, a 10% credit for each purchase made through the Shop The Finest online store. Shop The Finest specializes is presenting, through their online store, the finest men’s luxury clothing and accessories in the world, for a fraction of normal retail prices. The majority of selections and offerings are handmade and imported directly from Italy, with new merchandise arriving weekly. Luxury brands include Brioni, Brunello Cucinelli, Kiton, Loro Piana, Zegna and many other renowned tailors. Many of the suits and jackets require days of hand stitching to finish, and feature the best design and most luxurious fabrics. www.shopthefinest.com 2018 Platinum Club of America Candidates

Country Clubs Golf Clubs City Clubs Austin Country Club—Austin, Texas Calusa Pines Golf Club— Naples, Fla. Boston Club—New Orleans, La. Bent Creek Country Club—Lititz, Pa. Crooked Stick Golf Club—Carmel, Ind. Colony Club—New York, N.Y. —West Newton, Mass. Dallas National Golf Club—Dallas, Texas Cosmopolitan Club—New York, N.Y. Burlingame Country Club—Hillsborough, Calif. Fox Chapel Golf Club—Pittsburgh, Pa. Governors Club—Tallahassee, Fla. Chechessee Creek Club—Oakatie, S.C. Frederica Golf Club—Saint Simons Island, Ga. Maryland Club—Baltimore, Md. Collier’s Reserve Country Club—Naples, Fla. —Garden City, N.Y. Orleans Club—New Orleans, La. Country Club of Detroit—Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich. Gulf Stream GolfU Club—DelrayBS Beach, Fla. Santa Barbara Club—Santa Barbara, Calif. Del Mar Country Club—Del Mar, Calif. L O Hamilton C Farm Golf Club—Gladstone, FN.J. Sulgrave Club—Washington, D.C. Diablo Country Club—Diablo, Calif. Kinloch Golf Club—Manakin-Sabot, Va. A The Algonquin Club of Boston—Boston, Mass. M M Exmoor Country Club—Highland Park, Ill. U Ocean Forest Golf Club—Sea Island, Ga. The Athenaeum—Pasadena, Calif. Fiddler’s Creek—Naples, Fla. N Quail Valley Golf Club—Vero Beach, Fla. E The Commonwealth Club—Richmond, Va. Grey Oaks Country Club—Naples, Fla. I RedStick Golf Club—Vero Beach, Fla. R The Coronado Club—Houston, Texas Interlachen Country Club—Winter Park, Fla. The George Town Club—Washington, D.C. T Sebonack Golf Club—Southampton, N.Y. I Kenwood Country Club—Cincinnati, Ohio A Secession Golf Club—Beaufort, S.C. TheC Hope Club—Providence, R.I. Lehigh Country Club—Allentown, Pa. Shoal Creek Golf Club—Shoal Creek, Ala. The Links Club—New York, N.Y. L A Long Cove Club—Hilton Head Island, S.C. Shoreacres—Lake Bluff, Ill. The Pacific Club—Honolulu, Hawaii

P Martis Camp—Lake Tahoe, Calif. The Bear’s Club—Jupiter, Fla. The Palmetto Club—Columbia, S.C. Meadow Club—Fairfax, Calif. The Honors Course—Ooltewah, Tenn. The Union Club of Boston—Boston, Mass. Metairie Country Club—Metairie, La. The Old Collier Golf Club—Naples, Fla. The University Club of Boston—Boston, Mass. Milwaukee Country Club—River Hills, Wisc.5 The Quarry at La Quinta—La Quinta, Calif. University Club of Portland—Portland, Ore. —Newport, R.I. Trump National Jupiter—Jupiter, Fla. S The Minikahda Country Club—Minneapolis, Minn.S —Louisville, Ky. B Mountain Lake Club—Lake Wales, Fla. T Yacht Clubs Orchid Island Club—Vero Beach, Fla. A U Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club—Corona Del Mar, Calif. RAthletic Clubs L Oyster Harbors Club—Osterville, Mass. P C Bay Head Yacht Club—Bay Head, N.J. Palm Beach Polo & Country Club—Wellington, Fla. Bay ColonyR BeachI Club—Naples,T Fla.E Boston Yacht Club—Marblehead, Mass. Pine Brook Country Club —Weston, Mass. Bellevue Club—Bellevue,VA Wa. Carolina Yacht Club—Charleston, S.C. Riviera Country Club—Coral Gables, Fla. East Bank Club—Chicago, Ill. Coral Reef Yacht Club—Miami, Fla. Santa Ana Country Club—Santa Ana, Calif. La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club—La Jolla, Calif. Edgartown Yacht Club—Edgartown, Mass. Sea Pines Country Club—Hilton Head, S.C. North Hills Club—Raleigh, N.C. Hyannis Yacht Club—Hyannis Port, Mass. Shady Oaks Country Club—Fort Worth, Texas Pine Creek Sporting Club—Okeechobee, Fla. Marco Island Yacht Club—Marco Island, Fla. Siwanoy Country Club—Bronxville, N.Y. The Athletic Club of Columbus—Columbus, Ohio Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club—Boca Raton, Fla. The Country Club of Little Rock—Little Rock, Ark. The Briar Club—Houston, Texas Santa Barbara Yacht Club—Santa Barbara, Calif. The Landings Club—Savannah, Ga. PLATINUMThe Houstonian Club—Houston, CLUBS Texas Shelter Island Yacht Club—Shelter Island Hts, N.Y. The Mayfield Sand Ridge Club—South Euclid, Ohio The Racquet Club of Chicago—Chicago, Ill. Waikiki Yacht Club—Honolulu, Hawaii The Park Country Club of Buffalo— Williamsville, N.Y. OFThe Racquet AMERICA Club of Memphis—Memphis, Tenn. Vaquero Club—Westlake, Texas 5 STARThe Sporting PRIVATE Club at the Bellevue—Philadelphia, CLUB Pa. Virginia Country Club—Long Beach, Calif. Waverley Country Club—Portland, Ore. Wee Burn Country Club—Darien, Conn. Wyndemere Country Club—Naples, Fla.

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s o t i a t u a i r c a n o t a s s Platinum Clubs of the World Recognizing Excellence in Private Golf & Country Clubs

For more than 20 years, Club Leaders Forum has elections are conducted independently by a third party, presided over the process to elect the Platinum Clubs with full transparency and the results certified as true of America, establishing the top 5% of Private and correct. Clubs that demonstrate Excellence in The Platinum Clubs of the World the . Platinum Clubs Panel is limited to 100 Private UBS OF of the World was established by CL TH Club Industry Experts and Golf E M Club Leaders Forum in 2013 to U W Connoisseurs, representing 19 N O I R determine the finest Private Golf T countries. The Top 100 Plat-

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and Country Club experiences L inum Clubs of the World are P around the Globe. published in numerical order 5 The methodology to identify S S as elected by the Panel. In T B A the Platinum Clubs of the World R LU addition, Platinum Clubs of the PR E C differs from the Platinum Clubs IVAT World recognizes Clubs ranked of America. The Platinum Clubs of 101-175 as Platinum Club Candi- America biennial election takes place in dates for the next election. The Advi- the even years (2014, 2016, 2018) through sory Board worked with Club Leaders a vote of more than 3000 Club General Forum to develop the Six Platinum Managers, Presidents and Owners. In the Clubs of the World Selection Criteria, odd years (2013, 2015, 2017) the Platinum Clubs of the which the Panel utilizes to cast their vote. In 2015, the World are elected by an International Panel appointed ballot comprised 630 Private Golf and Country Clubs by Club Leaders Forum and the Advisory Board. The from 58 Countries.

THE SIX SELECTION CRITERIA FOR PLATINUM CLUBS OF THE WORLD

Professional Service Levels and Overall Experience Excellence in Amenities and Facilities Quality of Membership Respect and Compliance with the Governing Bodies of the Game Governance and Management Universal Recognition

Congratulations to the 2015 Platinum Clubs of the World. Club Leaders Forum eagerly awaits the next election in 2017 to establish the Clubs that represent Excellence in the Private Club industry around the globe.

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