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America's Top Private Clubs of Excellence

America's Top Private Clubs of Excellence

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

PRESENTED BY Club Leaders Forum in Review

SINCE ASSUMING RESPONSIBILITY for Club Leaders Forum and the Platinum Club organization in A MESSAGE TO CLUB MANAGERS, BOARDS, OWNERS AND MEMBERS 2012, Management, in conjunction with the Advisory Board, has worked diligently to support Leaders in the CLUB LEADERS FORUM and the esteemed members of the Advisory Board are proud to present 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 the 2016 - 2018 Platinum Clubs of America. Established in 1997 by the late Mr. John Sibbald, in 2016, the logos and marks have been redesigned and modernized. 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 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 biennial election to identify the top 5% of Private Clubs in the country was conducted by an The FORUM, published each Spring and Fall, has become a must read for Club Leaders. independent third party with the results certified as true and correct. This year, a record 3,128 Club Leaders Forum introduced Platinum Clubs of the World in 2013 and conducted the second election General Managers, Presidents and Owners voted for their peers, which makes Platinum recognition the most respected in 2015. A respected Panel has been assembled that travel the globe and understand Excellence in Clubs. acknowledgment in the industry. These Industry Leaders were directed to vote for Clubs that meet the Seven Platinum Currently, Private Clubs from more than 20 countries proudly display their Platinum Club plaques as Clubs of America Selection Criteria, as approved by the Advisory Board. a mark of recognition and distinction.

Thirty-five new Country Clubs were elected Platinum and 21 Clubs joined the list in the other four categories. Many clubs Much has been accomplished in the past four years to enhance the benefits of the Platinum Club License climbed the list, which is a testament to their commitment to Excellence and adherence to the Seven Selection Criteria. 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 I would like to express special appreciation to the Advisory Board for their input, guidance and oversight. It is my distinct San Diego Club, the participants were unanimous that this event should not be missed at future pleasure to announce the return of the current Board Members to serve another two-year term and welcome three newly conferences. elected Club Managers to the Board: Matthew Allnatt (Jonathan Club), Michael McCarthy (Addison Reserve Country Club) and Christine Pooler (Merion Club). 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 Congratulations to the Country, Golf, City, Yacht and Athletic Clubs elected Platinum Clubs of America 2016 - 2018. employs the Seven Platinum Club Selection Criteria to assess the Club’s operation. The visit culminates in the It is my sincere hope that Platinum Licensees will enjoy the many new program benefits that have been developed for production of an executive summary prepared for the Club’s Board and Management. Clubs, General Managers, their Boards and Members. An Online Discussion Group was launched in 2016 to create connections between Platinum Clubs and their Respectfully yours, Staff. Club Managers and Department Heads may now communicate with each other, pose questions and pro- Dennis W. Burns, Executive Director 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 CLUB LEADERS FORUM ADVISORY BOARD 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 the future, not only will Clubs benefit from Platinum recognition, but also The CLUB LEADERS FORUM Advisory Board is comprised of General Managers that have achieved Platinum OF AMERICA Boards, Club Members and Senior Staff will enjoy added value. status throughout their careers and manage some of the most prestigious Private Clubs in the nation. The Board 5 STAR PRIVATE CLUB provides experienced guidance and oversight regarding the Platinum Club elections, License Program and all other Congratulations to the Platinum Clubs elected by their peers this year. The election process begins with a pre- services provided by Club Leaders Forum. 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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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 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 Clubs® of America Selection Criteria Platinum Club Categories THE SEVEN SELECTION CRITERIA were revised in 2014 and approved by the Advisory Board for the 2016 THERE ARE FIVE PLATINUM CLUB OF AMERICA CATEGORIES for election: Country Clubs, Golf Clubs, election. General Managers, Club Presidents and Owners were asked to consider the following seven criteria City Clubs, Athletic Clubs and Yacht Clubs. In 2016, the number of Clubs in each category are: one hundred fifty when making their selections and casting votes on the final ballot. The following Criteria form the benchmark of (150) Country Clubs, fifty (50) Golf Clubs, fifty (50) City Clubs, twenty (20) Yacht Clubs and twenty (20) Athletic Excellence in the Private Club Industry: 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. UNIVERSAL RECOGNITION 1 Clubs of Excellence are widely known as such by the strata of American society that frequent Private Clubs COUNTRY CLUBS are defined as full service Clubs with “Country Club” in the official name, offering and are well traveled. Whether these Clubs are recognized from their inception or through the accumulated a wide variety of amenities in addition to Golf, and includes Residential Communities. passage of time, their traditional history and ability to attract and retain the finest members sets them apart as GOLF CLUBS are considered facilities with “Golf Club” in the official name, offering only a or domiciles of excellence. courses with a Clubhouse and limited other recreational amenities.

EXCELLENCE IN AMENITIES AND FACILITIES CITY CLUBS are Clubs with “City Club” in the official name, offering business meeting and banquet 2 It is the total array of facilities that provides excellence and fulfillment of the members needs in every rooms, member dining, athletic facilities, may provide hotel rooms and are located in city centers. function and activity that makes it great. Remarkable Clubs invest on a regular and planned basis in the mainte- ATHLETIC CLUBS are identified as Clubs with “Athletic Club” in the official name with limited dining and nance, supervision and replacement of the grounds, equipment and furnishings, while building reserves. meeting facilities. Other Clubs including Beach, Hunt and Racquet Clubs are included in this category.

CALIBER OF STAFF AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE LEVELS YACHT CLUBS are Clubs with “Yacht” in the name and provide members with marina facilities, social 3 Ladies and gentlemen serving ladies and gentleman is a maxim of the finest Clubs. Clubs that provide an amenities and maritime activities. excellent work environment, compensation and benefits, attract outstanding employees in the . * Clubs may only be recognized in one category. The Club’s official name is the primary consideration for the appropriate category designation, The quality of management is reflected by a staff that is well trained, well-mannered and highly motivated to unless requested by the Club and approved by the Advisory Board. provide its members with an extraordinary experience.

QUALITY OF MEMBERSHIP The Vote 4 Great members are the heart and soul of successful Clubs. Members that represent the best qualities are THE VOTE was conducted electronically and confidentially through those that reflect the community values in which they live. They celebrate their heritage and religiously observe a third party, SportsHub Technologies. Two Ballots were provided to over 4,000 Private Clubs across the USA. One Ballot was completed their time-honored traditions. In addition, great members work hard to attract prospective new members who are by the General Manager and the other by the Club President or Owner. equally great. The Ballot requested that voters select the Clubs in a specific order. GOVERNANCE & PRUDENT FISCAL MANAGEMENT The votes were submitted over a 30-day period, and the total number 5 Great Clubs are led by presidents, owners and directors who understand that their key role is strategy and PLATINUMof points received by each CLUBS Club was divided by the number of voters setting policy. High caliber boards work hard at ensuring continuity of effort and direction, term after term. OFto provide AMERICA an average score. To qualify, Clubs must have received a They possess the wisdom to plan well and invest well. Prudent boards understand the need for regular dues 5 STARminimum PRIVATEof 50 votes in the CountryCLUB and Golf Club Categories and 25 votes in the City, Athletic and Yacht Club Categories. increases and occasional assessments, together with overall fiscal responsibility. COUNTRY CLUBS ADAPTING TO CHANGING TIMES RANKING POINTS GOLF & ATHLETIC & Great Clubs work at anticipating their members and prospective members’ needs and interests. These Clubs 6 1 – 3 100 CITY CLUBS YACHT CLUBS adopt a mission statement that resonates with members about who they are and where they want to be and then 4 – 10 70 develop a strategic plan to get there. Great Clubs are able to maintain traditions that reflect who they are and 11 – 25 50 RANKING POINTS RANKING POINTS 26 – 50 40 1 – 3 100 remain flexible to adapt to an ever-changing member market. 1 – 3 100 51 – 75 30 4 – 10 70 4 – 10 70 OVERALL EXPERIENCE 76 – 100 15 11 – 25 50 11 – 15 50 101 – 125 10 26 – 40 30 7 Great Clubs provide an “Unparalleled Experience” every day, one member at a time. These Clubs work hard 16 – 20 25 126 – 150 5 41 – 50 20 to make decisions in the best interest of their members and those serving them. They encourage their staff to take 21 and ABOVE 0 151 and ABOVE 0 51 and ABOVE 0 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. Top 150 Platinum Country Clubs

CLUB POINTS CLUB POINTS CLUB POINTS CLUB POINTS

1 CONGRESSIONAL COUNTRY CLUB Bethesda, Md. 81.20 26 SOUTHERN HILLS COUNTRY CLUB Tulsa, Okla. 59.09 51 FISHER ISLAND CLUB Fisher Island, Fla. 52.70 76 BERKELEY HALL CLUB Bluffton, S.C. 48.61

2 OCEAN REEF CLUB Key Largo, Fla. 78.48 27 MAYACAMA Santa Rosa, Calif. 59.08 52 ADMIRALS COVE Jupiter, Fla. 52.15 77 Lake Forest, Ill. 48.07

3 BOCA WEST COUNTRY CLUB Boca Raton, Fla. 76.90 28 JUPITER ISLAND CLUB Hobe Sound, Fla. 59.07 53 LOST TREE CLUB North Palm Beach, Fla. 52.12 78 PRAIRIE COUNTRY CLUB Hutchinson, Kan. 48.06

4 CHEROKEE TOWN AND COUNTRY CLUB , Ga. 74.20 29 Rye, N.Y. 59.06 54 THE STANWICH CLUB Greenwich, Conn. 52.11 79 Edina, Minn. 47.92

5 THE VINTAGE CLUB Indian Wells, Calif. 68.85 30 COUNTRY CLUB OF Richmond, Va. 59.00 55 COUNTRY CLUB Baltimore, Md. 51.98 80 HUNTINGDON VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB Huntingdon Valley, Pa. 47.78

6 JOHN’S ISLAND CLUB Vero Beach, Fla. 68.75 31 LORDS VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB Lords Valley, Pa. 58.86 56 COLLETON RIVER CLUB Bluffton, S.C. 51.78 81 THE CLUB AT LAS CAMPANAS Santa Fe, N.M. 47.51

7 ADDISON RESERVE COUNTRY CLUB Delray Beach, Fla. 68.16 32 St. Louis, Mo. 57.50 57 LAKE NAOMI CLUB Pocono Pines, Pa. 51.52 82 LOBLOLLY Hobe Sound, Fla. 47.40

8 COUNTRY CLUB Los Angeles, Calif. 68.14 33 Atlanta, Ga. 57.45 58 COUNTRY CLUB New Orleans, La. 51.41 83 ARMY NAVY COUNTRY CLUB Arlington/Fairfax, Va. 47.39

9 CHARLOTTE COUNTRY CLUB Charlotte, N.C. 63.77 34 CARMEL COUNTRY CLUB Charlotte, N.C. 57.06 59 SAUCON VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB Bethlehem, Pa. 51.14 84 THE POLO CLUB OF BOCA RATON Boca Raton, Fla. 47.28

10 Brookline, Mass. 63.02 35 Rochester, N.Y. 56.93 60 DALLAS COUNTRY CLUB Dallas, 50.52 85 KANSAS CITY COUNTRY CLUB Mission Hills, Kan. 47.14

11 CLUB Chevy Chase, Md. 62.25 36 INDIAN HILL CLUB Winnetka, Ill. 56.89 61 Ligonier, Pa. 50.40 86 MAROON CREEK CLUB Aspen, Colo. 46.89

12 FISHERS ISLAND CLUB Fishers Island, N.Y. 61.93 37 BIG CANYON COUNTRY CLUB Newport Beach, Calif. 56.81 62 BROKEN SOUND CLUB Boca Raton, Fla. 50.15 87 CRYSTAL DOWNS COUNTRY CLUB Frankfort, Mich. 46.86

13 THE RESERVE CLUB Indian Wells, Calif. 61.75 38 Columbus, Ohio 56.24 63 COUNTRY CLUB OF ROCHESTER Rochester, N.Y. 49.90 88 ESTANCIA CLUB Scottsdale, Ariz. 46.69

14 Houston, Texas 61.63 39 Lancaster, Pa. 55.80 64 THE BRIDGES AT RANCHO SANTA FE Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. 49.89 89 GREENWICH COUNTRY CLUB Greenwich, Conn. 46.67

15 Houston, Texas 61.29 40 FARMINGTON COUNTRY CLUB Charlottesville, Va. 55.59 65 CAROLINA COUNTRY CLUB Raleigh, N.C. 49.77 90 FIDDLESTICKS COUNTRY CLUB Fort Myers, Fla. 46.54 16 ISLEWORTH GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Windermere,PLATINUM Fla. 61.28 41 CLUBSTHE Pacific Palisades, Calif. 55.29 66 QUAIL HOLLOW CLUB PLATINUMCharlotte, N.C. 49.75 CLUBS 91 ROARING FORK CLUB Basalt, Colo. 46.47 FRENCHMAN’S CREEK BEACH 17 Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. 60.39 42 LAKE NONA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Orlando, Fla. 55.19 67 SHOOTING STAR Jackson, Wyo. 49.64 92 BUTTERFIELD COUNTRY CLUB Oak Brook, Ill. 46.35 & COUNTRY CLUB OF AMERICA OF AMERICA

18 BEL-AIR COUNTRY CLUB Los Angeles,5 STAR Calif. PRIVATE60.27 43 BELLE CLUB MEADE COUNTRY CLUB Nashville, Tenn. 55.06 68 CENTURY COUNTRY CLUB 5 Purchase,STAR N.Y. PRIVATE49.17 93 CLUBCOLONIAL COUNTRY CLUB Fort Worth, Texas 46.34

19 THE MADISON CLUB La Quinta, Calif. 59.86 44 CHERRY HILLS COUNTRY CLUB Cherry Hills, Colo. 54.88 69 Marietta, Ga. 49.09 94 COUNTRY CLUB Chevy Chase, Md. 46.29

20 MAIDSTONE CLUB East Hampton, N.Y. 59.79 45 PHILADELPHIA CRICKET CLUB Philadelphia, Pa. 54.86 70 ST. ANDREWS COUNTRY CLUB Boca Raton, Fla. 49.06 95 Glencoe, Ill. 46.20

MONTEREY PENINSULA 21 Pebble Beach, Calif. 59.74 46 THE COUNTRY CLUB AT MIRASOL Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. 54.55 71 Toledo, Ohio 48.97 96 BILTMORE FOREST COUNTRY CLUB Asheville, N.C. 46.09 COUNTRY CLUB

22 Medinah, Ill. 59.55 47 KIAWAH ISLAND CLUB Kiawah Island, S.C. 54.32 72 HILLCREST COUNTRY CLUB Los Angeles, Calif. 48.90 97 WAIALAE COUNTRY CLUB Honolulu, Hawaii 45.67

23 OAKLAND HILLS COUNTRY CLUB Bloomfield Hills, Mich. 59.51 48 COUNTRY CLUB OF YORK York, Pa. 54.27 73 THE COUNTRY CLUB Pepper Pike, Ohio 48.83 98 FRENCHMAN’S RESERVE Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. 45.58

24 INDIAN CREEK COUNTRY CLUB Indian Creek Village, Fla. 59.46 49 THE CLUB AT MEDITERRA Naples, Fla. 53.68 74 Rancho Mirage, Calif. 48.79 99 ST. LOUIS COUNTRY CLUB St. Louis, Mo. 45.56

25 DESERT MOUNTAIN CLUB Scottsdale, Ariz. 59.26 50 ELDORADO COUNTRY CLUB Indian Wells, Calif. 52.95 75 THE CLUB AT IBIS West Palm Beach, Fla. 48.65 100 SLEEPY HOLLOW COUNTRY CLUB Scarborough, N.Y. 45.48 Top 150 Platinum Country Clubs Top 50 Platinum Golf Clubs (continued)

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101 BALLANTYNE COUNTRY CLUB Charlotte, N.C. 45.43 126 LA JOLLA COUNTRY CLUB La Jolla, Calif. 44.12 1 Clementon, N.J. 94.30 26 WHISPER ROCK GOLF CLUB Scottsdale, Ariz. 51.20

102 SHERWOOD COUNTRY CLUB Thousand Oaks, Calif. 45.40 127 PHILADELPHIA COUNTRY CLUB Gladwyne, Pa. 44.09 2 AUGUSTA NATIONAL GOLF CLUB Augusta, Ga. 92.01 27 BURNING TREE CLUB Bethesda, Md. 51.18

103 WILMINGTON COUNTRY CLUB Wilmington, Del. 45.38 128 MIRABEL CLUB Scottsdale, Ariz. 44.00 3 BALTUSROL GOLF CLUB Springfield, N.J. 77.25 28 CONWAY FARMS GOLF CLUB Lake Forest, Ill. 50.76

104 COUNTRY CLUB Denver, Colo. 45.32 129 JUPITER COUNTRY CLUB Jupiter, Fla. 43.97 4 Ardmore, Pa. 73.37 29 THE LOXAHATCHEE CLUB Jupiter, Fla. 49.86

105 BELLE HAVEN COUNTRY CLUB Alexandria, Va. 45.31 130 PHOENIX COUNTRY CLUB Phoenix, Ariz. 43.89 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 106 PARADISE VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB Paradise Valley, Ariz. 45.21 131 BELFAIR Bluffton, S.C. 43.78 6 Oakmont, Pa. 68.37 31 Orlando, Fla. 48.57 CLUB & LODGE

107 OLYMPIA FIELDS COUNTRY CLUB Olympia Fields, Ill. 45.19 132 BONITA BAY CLUB Bonita Springs, Fla. 43.64 7 WINGED FOOT GOLF CLUB Mamaroneck, N.Y. 66.88 32 THE GOLF CLUB New Albany, Ohio 48.39

108 CANOE BROOK COUNTRY CLUB Summit, N.J. 45.08 133 MYERS PARK COUNTRY CLUB Charlotte, N.C. 43.53 8 SHINNECOCK HILLS GOLF CLUB Southampton, N.Y. 62.07 33 TRADITION GOLF CLUB La Quinta, Calif. 48.33

109 THE HIDEAWAY La Quinta, Calif. 45.06 134 BROOK HOLLOW CLUB Dallas, Texas 43.49 9 Newton Square, Pa. 61.57 34 DOUBLE EAGLE CLUB Galena, Ohio 48.29

110 WOODFIELD COUNTRY CLUB Boca Raton, Fla. 45.03 135 BONITA BAY CLUB Naples, Fla. 43.44 10 SEMINOLE GOLF CLUB North Palm Beach, Fla. 61.06 35 CASTLE PINES GOLF CLUB Castle Rock, Colo. 48.10

111 PIPING ROCK CLUB Locust Valley, N.Y. 45.00 136 Glenview, Ill. 43.40 11 CAVES VALLEY GOLF CLUB Owings Mills, Md. 60.76 36 HAZELTINE NATIONAL GOLF CLUB Chaska, Minn. 47.86

112 CAMARGO CLUB , Ohio 44.91 137 OKLAHOMA CITY GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Nichols Hills, Okla. 43.33 12 NATIONAL GOLF OF AMERICA Southampton, N.Y. 60.69 37 QUAKER RIDGE GOLF CLUB Scarsdale, N.Y. 47.83

TRUMP NATIONAL GOLF CLUB 113 THE EVERGLADES CLUB Palm Beach, Fla. 44.89 138 THE STOCK FARM CLUB Hamilton, Mont. 43.25 13 GOLF CLUB San Francisco, Calif. 57.50 38 Bedminster, N.J. 47.50 BEDMINSTER

114 South Hamilton, Mass. 44.87 139 PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB Palm Beach, Fla. 43.22 14 VILLAGE GOLF CLUB Dublin, Ohio 56.43 39 BUTLER NATIONAL GOLF CLUB Oak Brook, Ill. 47.47

115 ROUND HILL CLUB Greenwich, Conn. 44.86 140 GRANDFATHER GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Linville, N.C. 43.16 15 Wheaton, Ill. 55.61 40 3 CREEK RANCH GOLF CLUB Jackson Hole, Wyo. 47.35 116 COUNTRY CLUB OF ORLANDO Orlando,PLATINUM Fla. 44.84 141 CLUBSFRESH MEADOW COUNTRY CLUB Lake Success, N.Y. 43.09 16 THE SANCTUARY GOLF CLUB Sanibel,PLATINUM Fla. 55.47 41 FRIAR’SCLUBS HEAD Riverhead, N.Y. 47.33 117 PIEDMONT DRIVING CLUB Atlanta, Ga.OF AMERICA44.81 142 St. Louis, Mo. 43.05 17 PRESTON TRAIL GOLF CLUB Dallas, Texas OF AMERICA55.16 42 Atlanta, Ga. 47.21 5 STAR PRIVATE CLUB 5 STAR PRIVATE CLUB 118 COUNTRY CLUB San Antonio, Texas 44.75 143 BLOOMFIELD HILLS COUNTRY CLUB Bloomfield Hills, Mich. 43.04 18 THE ALOTIAN CLUB Roland, Ark. 55.13 43 DEEPDALE GOLF CLUB Manhasset, N.Y. 47.10

CALIFORNIA GOLF CLUB 119 COUNTRY CLUB OF NORTH CAROLINA Pinehurst, N.C. 44.71 144 THE Paramus, N.J. 42.94 19 DESERT HIGHLANDS GOLF CLUB Scottsdale, Ariz. 54.38 44 San Francisco, Calif. 46.96 OF SAN FRANCISCO

120 COUNTRY CLUB OF BUFFALO Williamsville, N.Y. 44.69 145 GOZZER RANCH GOLF & LAKE CLUB Harrison, Idaho 42.86 20 ADIOS GOLF CLUB Coconut Creek, Fla. 54.00 45 McARTHUR GOLF CLUB Hobe Sound, Fla. 46.79

121 THE CLUB AT CARLTON WOODS The Woodlands, Texas 44.66 146 PINEHURST COUNTRY CLUB Pinehurst, N.C. 42.82 21 PEACHTREE GOLF CLUB Atlanta, Ga. 52.88 46 OLD SANDWICH GOLF CLUB Plymouth, Mass. 46.67

122 WOODMONT COUNTRY CLUB Rockville, Md. 44.60 147 PENSACOLA COUNTRY CLUB Pensacola, Fla. 42.77 22 Ligonier, Pa. 52.86 47 ATLANTIC GOLF CLUB Bridgehampton, N.J. 46.40

123 PLAINFIELD COUNTRY CLUB Edison, N.J. 44.51 148 GLEN OAKS CLUB Westbury, N.Y. 42.75 23 SAGE VALLEY GOLF CLUB Graniteville, S.C. 52.38 48 MEDALIST GOLF CLUB Hobe Sound, Fla. 46.30

124 YEAMANS HALL CLUB Charleston, S.C. 44.41 149 LA QUINTA COUNTRY CLUB La Quinta, Calif. 42.73 24 BIGHORN GOLF CLUB Palm Desert, Calif. 52.08 49 SHADY CANYON GOLF CLUB Irvine, Calif. 46.25

125 LAKE SHORE COUNTRY CLUB Glencoe, Ill. 44.40 150 BETHESDA COUNTRY CLUB Bethesda, Md. 42.71 25 JUPITER HILLS CLUB Tequesta, Fla. 51.82 50 WADE HAMPTON GOLF CLUB Cashiers, N.C. 46.17 Top 50 Platinum City Clubs Top 20 Platinum Athletic Clubs

CLUB POINTS CLUB POINTS CLUB POINTS CLUB POINTS

1 THE UNION LEAGUE OF PHILADELPHIA Philadelphia, Pa. 90.13 26 THE LOTOS CLUB New York, N.Y. 51.88 1 New York, N.Y. 86.44 11 DENVER ATHLETIC CLUB Denver, Colo. 68.72

2 JONATHAN CLUB Los Angeles, Calif. 77.75 27 SAINT LOUIS CLUB St. Louis, Mo. 51.67 2 MULTNOMAH ATHLETIC CLUB Portland, Ore. 86.03 12 BEL-AIR BAY CLUB Pacific Palisades, Calif. 68.35

3 THE UNIVERSITY CLUB – NEW YORK New York, N.Y. 76.98 28 THE New York, N.Y. 51.30 3 ATHLETIC CLUB Detroit, Mich. 85.39 13 ATHLETIC CLUB St. Louis, Mo. 68.18

4 UNIVERSITY CLUB OF CHICAGO Chicago, Ill. 70.57 29 HAVARD CLUB OF New York, N.Y. 49.77 4 THE San Francisco, Calif. 82.52 14 THE WESTMOOR CLUB Nantucket, Mass. 67.63

5 , Pa. 69.77 30 THE MAR-A-LAGO CLUB Palm Beach, Fla. 49.62 5 ATHLETIC CLUB Seattle, Wash. 79.29 15 THE RACQUET CLUB OF PHILADELPHIA Philadelphia, Pa. 66.92

6 CLUB Los Angeles, Calif. 67.50 31 THE CENTER CLUB Baltimore, Md. 49.49 6 Atlanta, Ga. 71.23 16 DALLAS ATHLETIC CLUB Dallas, Texas 65.00

7 THE FORT WORTH CLUB Fort Worth, Texas 63.66 32 CHARLOTTE CITY CLUB Charlotte, N.C. 49.45 7 BATH AND CLUB Palm Beach, Fla. 70.90 17 RACQUET CLUB LADUE St. Louis, Mo. 63.95

8 UNION LEAGUE OF CHICAGO Chicago, Ill. 63.05 33 THE SHREVEPORT CLUB Shreveport, La. 49.41 8 NEW ORLEANS LAWN TENNIS CLUB New Orleans, La. 70.36 18 New York, N.Y. 63.57

THE OF 9 Washington, D.C. 62.31 34 THE RAINIER CLUB Seattle, Wash. 49.14 9 THE BEACH CLUB Santa Monica, Calif. 70.00 19 MILWAUKEE ATHLETIC CLUB Milwaukee, Wis. 63.07 THE CITY OF WASHINGTON

10 Washington, D.C. 61.43 35 THE BEACH CLUB Palm Beach, Fla. 48.77 10 LOS ANGELES ATHLETIC CLUB Los Angeles, Calif. 69.79 20 PORT ROYAL CLUB Naples, Fla. 63.02

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 New York, N.Y. 47.87 Top 20 Platinum Yacht Clubs 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 CLUB POINTS CLUB POINTS 16 HARVARD CLUB OF BOSTON Boston,PLATINUM Mass. 58.29 41 THECLUBS CORNELL CLUB - NEW YORK New York, N.Y. 47.65 1 ST. FRANCIS YACHT CLUB San Francisco,PLATINUM Calif. 85.50 11 SAILFISHCLUBS CLUB OF FLORIDA Palm Beach, Fla. 65.71 17 METROPOLITAN CLUB New York, N.Y.OF AMERICA56.73 42 THE PACIFIC CLUB Newport Beach, Calif. 47.50 2 SAN DIEGO YACHT CLUB San Diego, Calif.OF AMERICA83.68 12 BEACH POINT CLUB Mamaroneck, N.Y. 65.33

THE UNIVERSITY CLUB OF 5 STAR PRIVATE CLUB 5 STAR PRIVATE CLUB 18 Washington, D.C. 55.71 43 THE STANDARD CLUB Chicago, Ill. 47.27 3 YACHT CLUB Grosse Pointe Shores, Mich. 79.14 13 PALM BEACH YACHT CLUB Palm Beach, Fla. 65.17 WASHINGTON DC

19 THE HAMILTON CLUB Lancaster, Pa. 54.31 44 ARLINGTON CLUB Portland, Ore. 47.17 4 New York, N.Y. 77.00 14 NEWPORT HARBOR YACHT CLUB Newport Beach, Calif. 64.00

20 CITY CLUB AT RIVER RANCH Lafayette, La. 53.83 45 GENESEE VALLEY CLUB Rochester, N.Y. 47.14 5 ANNAPOLIS YACHT CLUB Annapolis, Md. 75.00 15 BALBOA YACHT CLUB Corona Del Mar, Calif. 63.69

21 THE MINNEAPOLIS CLUB Minneapolis, Minn. 53.24 46 SOMERSET CLUB Boston, Mass. 46.47 6 THE SAN FRANCISCO YACHT CLUB Belvedere, Calif. 72.86 16 TAMPA YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB Tampa Bay, Fla. 63.03

22 THE New York, N.Y. 53.10 47 CITY CLUB LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, Calif. 45.90 7 CHICAGO YACHT CLUB Chicago, Ill. 71.29 17 NEWPORT YACHT CLUB Newport, R.I. 62.34

23 San Francisco, Calif. 52.88 48 THE MILWAUKEE CLUB Milwaukee, Wisc. 45.65 8 NAPLES YACHT CLUB Naples, Fla. 68.95 18 CALIFORNIA YACHT CLUB Marina Del Rey, Calif. 62.22

24 THE BUFFALO CLUB Buffalo, N.Y. 52.35 49 THE PRINCETON CLUB New York, N.Y. 45.62 9 SOUTHERN YACHT CLUB New Orleans, La. 67.11 19 KEY LARGO ANGLERS CLUB Key Largo, Fla. 61.96

UNION CLUB OF THE THE ARMY AND NAVY CLUB 25 New York, N.Y. 52.31 50 Washington, D.C. 45.60 10 PELICAN ISLE YACHT CLUB Naples, Fla. 66.61 20 WHITE BEAR YACHT CLUB White Bear Lake, Minn. 61.85 CITY OF NEW YORK ON FARRAGUT SQUARE Platinum Club License Benefits

LEGENDARY PUBLISHING & MEDIA GROUP will conduct an onsite presentation on custom book FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS, Club Leaders Forum has been the go-to resource for the Private Club Industry. In a continuing effort PUBLISHING & MEDIA GROUP publishing or the design and production of Club collateral materials. to strive for Excellence and provide additional benefits to Clubs, Managers and Members, Club Leaders Forum has added 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- many new benefits and programs for licensed Platinum Clubs of America: 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 • The authority to use the Platinum Clubs of America name, logo, likeness and 5-Star Private Club in all produces Club collateral materials including video, brochures, newsletters (both print and digital) and email campaigns. www.legendarypmg.com communications and collateral materials. Licensed Clubs may create their own recognition products or purchase PUBLISHING & MEDIA GROUP items through preferred vendors. MITCHELL SPEARMAN offers a complimentary phone consultation regarding instruction and academy operations, or he will make an onsite visit for a preferred fee. • The FORUM — the preeminent biannual Private Club publication. Established in 1997, The FORUM For more than 30 years, Mr. Spearman has been at the top of the golf instructional industry, providing invaluable is Relevant, Informative and Creative. An electronic copy will be provided in the Spring and Fall of each insight regarding practice facility, instructional academy design and operations. With academy locations across the Eastern U.S., the Caribbean, licensed year. 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 • 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. THE NATIONAL CLUB ASSOCIATION® Vice President of Government Relations and General Counsel, Brad Steele, will • An invitation to the exclusive Excellence in Platinum Clubs LIVE event held prior to the CMAA Conference consult by telephone for one hour in 2017 and 2018 on your Club’s issues of concern, and matters impacting the Private Club industry. and Business Expo. This event, for licensed Platinum Club General Managers, provides an opportunity The NCA has been the advocate for the Private Club industry in Washington, D.C., for more than 55 years. As the voice of to gather knowledge from the Club Leaders Forum Board of Advisors, unique sources in parallel industries and Private Clubs on Capitol Hill, NCA ensures that Club concerns are forefront when legislative and regulatory issues affecting the industry are being the occasion to network with Managers from the finest Private Clubs in America and around the World. 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 • The opportunity to attend the three-day event for Platinum Club General Managers and Club Presidents/Leaders impacting Private Clubs as well as the cases that can set precedence for the industry, which is an extremely valuable asset. www.nationalclub.org 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, Programs and Benefits for your Club and Members Mexico. • Access for Management, Leaders and Members to the Platinum Circle. The Platinum Circle offers a JETSUITE® will offer private jet charter from their extensive fleet to Club members at their most preferred rate, variety of benefits, opportunities and programs in keeping with the Platinum Club standard of Excellence. and provide flight credits for membership deposits. The Platinum Circle is comprised of organizations that demonstrate exemplary quality. JetSuite’s vision is to provide the 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 The Platinum Circle ® The Platinum Circle has been created to provide Club Managers, Boards and Members with an array of programs and benefits 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. to enhance the Platinum Clubs of America program. Platinum Licensees will be provided with full contact information and PLATINUM CLUBS Technogym is a world-classPLATINUM leader in the innovation and manufacturerCLUBS of high-end fitness equipment and wellness instructions once their License is secured. technology solutions for commercial and private use. Offering multiple lines of elite fitness products, and as the official fitness equipment sup- OF AMERICA plier of the past six Olympic Games, Technogym hasOF cemented AMERICA its place as the world’s most prestigious provider of high-quality, ergonomically Programs and Benefits5 for STAR your Club PRIVATE CLUB 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

CADDIEMASTER®will provide a complimentary phone consultation or schedule an onsite visit to present a complete TM evaluation of your Club’s Caddie Program. PERRY GOLF will provide Club members a food & beverage or golf shop credit equal to 10% of the value of a PerryGolf Land CaddieMaster is the leading provider of caddie services in America. Currently, the organization consists of more than 2,000 caddies 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. and 100 managers. A comprehensive client list includes many of the finest Private Clubs in the world. CaddieMaster has developed PerryGolf™ is one of the most respected providers of golf tours and cruises to the world’s most memorable destinations, a unique recruitment and screening process, daily operational management systems, training programs and materials that ensure Clubs ranging from and to the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, Russia, Canada, the Arabian Gulf, New Zealand, receive an exceptional caddie product. www.caddiemaster.com 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. DENEHY CLUB THINKING PARTNERS® will engage your Club’s management and Board in a one-hour www.perrygolf.com phone consultation on Club governance, executive career planning, membership marketing and/or executive performance management. SHOP THE FINEST® will present to your Club members, who enjoy and appreciate the finest men’s apparel and Denehy Club Thinking Partners is a full service executive search and management consulting firm serving the Private Club and boutique resort accessories, a 10% credit for each purchase made through the Shop The Finest online store. industries. Club Thinking Partners has consulted on more than 600 projects. Whether recruiting a senior level employee, evaluating an aspect of Shop The Finest specializes is presenting, through their online store, the finest men’s luxury clothing and accessories in club operations, advising the board on governance, or strengthening your management team’s effectiveness, they are your thinking partner. the world, for a fraction of normal retail prices. The majority of selections and offerings are handmade and imported directly from , with new www.denehycpt.com 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

Platinum Clubs of the World Country Clubs Golf Clubs City Clubs Recognizing Excellence in Private Golf & Country Clubs Austin Country Club—Austin, Texas Calusa Pines Golf Club— Naples, Fla. Boston Club—New Orleans, La. Bent Creek Country Club—Lititz, Pa. —Carmel, Ind. —New York, N.Y. For more than 20 years, Club Leaders Forum has elections are conducted independently by a third party, —West Newton, Mass. Cosmopolitan Club—New York, N.Y. Dallas National Golf Club—Dallas, Texas presided over the process to elect the Platinum Clubs with full transparency and the results certified as true 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. Club—Baltimore, Md. of America, establishing the top 5% of Private and correct. Collier’s Reserve Country Club—Naples, Fla. —Garden City, N.Y. Orleans Club—New Orleans, La. Clubs that demonstrate Excellence in The Platinum Clubs of the World Country Club of Detroit—Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich. Gulf Stream Golf Club—Delray Beach, Fla. Santa Barbara Club—Santa Barbara, Calif. the . Platinum Clubs Panel is limited to 100 Private Del Mar Country Club—Del Mar, Calif. Hamilton Farm Golf Club—Gladstone, N.J. —Washington, D.C. Diablo Country Club—Diablo, Calif. UBS OF Kinloch Golf Club—Manakin-Sabot, Va. The Algonquin Club of Boston—Boston, Mass. of the World was established by CL TH Club Industry Experts and Golf E Exmoor Country Club—Highland Park, Ill. Ocean Forest Golf Club—Sea Island, Ga. The Athenaeum—Pasadena, Calif. M Club Leaders Forum in 2013 to U W Connoisseurs, representing 19 Fiddler’s Creek—Naples, Fla. Quail Valley Golf Club—Vero Beach, Fla. The Commonwealth Club—Richmond, Va. N O I R Grey Oaks Country Club—Naples, Fla. RedStick Golf Club—Vero Beach, Fla. The Coronado Club—Houston, Texas determine the finest Private Golf T countries. The Top 100 Plat- L A

Interlachen Country Club—Winter Park, Fla. The George Town Club—Washington, D.C. D Sebonack Golf Club—Southampton, N.Y. and Country Club experiences L inum Clubs of the World are Kenwood Country Club—Cincinnati, Ohio Secession Golf Club—Beaufort, S.C. The Hope Club—Providence, R.I. P around the Globe. published in numerical order Lehigh Country Club—Allentown, Pa. Shoal Creek Golf Club—Shoal Creek, Ala. The Links Club—New York, N.Y. Long Cove Club—Hilton Head Island, S.C. The Pacific Club—Honolulu, Hawaii The methodology to identify 5 as elected by the Panel. In Shoreacres—Lake Bluff, Ill. S S T B Martis Camp—Lake Tahoe, Calif. The Bear’s Club—Jupiter, Fla. The Palmetto Club—Columbia, S.C. A the Platinum Clubs of the World R LU addition, Platinum Clubs of the Meadow Club—Fairfax, Calif. The Union Club of Boston—Boston, Mass. The Honors Course—Ooltewah, Tenn. PRIVATE C Metairie Country Club—Metairie, La. The Old Collier Golf Club—Naples, Fla. The University Club of Boston—Boston, Mass. differs from the Platinum Clubs World recognizes Clubs ranked Milwaukee Country Club—River Hills, Wisc. The Quarry at La Quinta—La Quinta, Calif. University Club of Portland—Portland, Ore. of America. The Platinum Clubs of 101-175 as Platinum Club Candi- Mountain Lake Club—Lake Wales, Fla. Trump National Jupiter—Jupiter, Fla. America biennial election takes place in dates for the next election. The Advi- —Newport, R.I. —Louisville, Ky. Orchid Island Club—Vero Beach, Fla. Yacht Clubs the even years (2014, 2016, 2018) through sory Board worked with Club Leaders Oyster Harbors Club—Osterville, Mass. Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club—Corona Del Mar, Calif. a vote of more than 3000 Club General Forum to develop the Six Platinum Palm Beach Polo & Country Club—Wellington, Fla. Athletic Clubs Bay Head Yacht Club—Bay Head, N.J. Pine Brook Country Club —Weston, Mass. Bay Colony Beach Club—Naples, Fla. Boston Yacht Club—Marblehead, Mass. Managers, Presidents and Owners. In the Clubs of the World Selection Criteria, Riviera Country Club—Coral Gables, Fla. Bellevue Club—Bellevue, Wa. Carolina Yacht Club—Charleston, S.C. odd years (2013, 2015, 2017) the Platinum Clubs of the which the Panel utilizes to cast their vote. In 2015, the Santa Ana Country Club—Santa Ana, Calif. East Bank Club—Chicago, Ill. Coral Reef Yacht Club—Miami, Fla. World are elected by an International Panel appointed ballot comprised 630 Private Golf and Country Clubs Sea Pines Country Club—Hilton Head, S.C. La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club—La Jolla, Calif. Edgartown Yacht Club—Edgartown, Mass. Shady Oaks Country Club—Fort Worth, Texas North Hills Club—Raleigh, N.C. Hyannis Yacht Club—Hyannis Port, Mass. by Club Leaders Forum and the Advisory Board. The from 58 Countries. Siwanoy Country Club—Bronxville, N.Y. Pine Creek Sporting Club—Okeechobee, Fla. Marco Island Yacht Club—Marco Island, Fla. The Country Club of Little Rock—Little Rock, Ark. The Athletic Club of Columbus—Columbus, Ohio Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club—Boca Raton, Fla. The Landings Club—Savannah, Ga. The Briar Club—Houston, Texas Santa Barbara Yacht Club—Santa Barbara, Calif. The Mayfield Sand Ridge Club—South Euclid, OhioPLATINUM The Houstonian Club—Houston, CLUBS Texas Shelter Island Yacht Club—Shelter Island Hts, N.Y. THE SIX SELECTION CRITERIA FOR —Minneapolis, Minn. The Racquet Club of Chicago—Chicago, Ill. Waikiki Yacht Club—Honolulu, Hawaii PLATINUM CLUBS OF THE WORLD 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. Professional Service Levels and Overall Experience Waverley Country Club—Portland, Ore. Excellence in Amenities and Facilities Wee Burn Country Club—Darien, Conn. Wyndemere Country Club—Naples, Fla. Quality of Membership Respect and Compliance with the Governing Bodies of the Game Platinum Partners Governance and Management CLUB LEADERS FORUM is proud to be associated with these Platinum Partners, Universal Recognition g o l f l organizations in the industry that demonstrate Excellence. a c n o o u i r t s a e

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