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Cover Features, Featured Broader Perspectives By Joe Barks How Addison Reserve CC is looking at its facilities—and future—in a whole new light. Listening to the Loud By William C. Donohue For clubs to grow and prosper in this tough environment, we must also listen to the quiet. Bring It On By Betsy Gilliland Wolfdancer Golf Club has thrived in the face of treacherous conditions. Favorable Coverage By Joe Barks A long-term partnership with its insurance team helps the PGA TOUR focus on holding well-run events at efficiently managed properties. A “Well-Heeled” Approach By Kate Parham The Carolina Club has flourished by embracing the University of North Carolina community. Corn Bisque with Crispy Soft-Shell Crab By Kate Parham Submitted by Oscar A. La Fuente, Executive Chef, The Carolina Club, Chapel Hill, N.C. Smoothie Operators By Kate Parham The blended beverage has emerged as one of the best menu options for clubs, especially as part of snack bar setups at pool and fitness facilities. Strawberry Banana Smoothie By Kate Parham Recipe courtesy of Hillwood CC, Nashville, Tenn. More than a Fad By Rob Thomas Golf fitness programs can now provide long-lasting benefits for improving a player’s game, as well as preserving his or her health. Problem Solved (It Was a Breeze) By Tony Dear City engineers teamed with the golf course maintenance staff at Meadow Lakes GC to harness windmill technology and get Meadow Lakes smelling sweet again. Touches of Home By Jerry Schreck Deb Scott distinguishes Dominion Valley CC with quality food, presentations and events. Mesquite Maple Salmon By Jerry Schreck Submitted by: Deb Scott, Executive Chef, The Dominion Valley Country Club, Haymarket, Va. Fitting Profiles By Joe Barks A closer look at the properties we’ve profiled in this issue reveals a lot about our industry’s diversity and what makes the club management field special and enjoyable. From the Inside Out By Diana Mirel Bringing Scioto CC into the modern age called for a complete infrastructure upgrade. Showing Them the Ropes By Joe Barks Many club and resort properties have added rope- and rock-climbing features as additional outdoor attractions that have quickly proved to be popular new parts of fitness and youth camp programs. Olympic Proportions By Joe Barks The Olympic Club stands as America’s oldest and most diverse athletic club. Golf for the Masses? By Dan Ramella The “masses” in today’s golf market now expect, and enjoy, equally compelling experiences in dining rooms, pool and tennis complexes, and fitness facilities. |
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