A total of over $81,000 was raised for 24 local charities that the club co-sponsored with the Michigan State University credit union and the Capital Region Community Foundation of Lansing, Mich. The club’s website was used to collect “votes” for favorite charities with $5 tax-deductible donations. The grand prize won by the Lansing Symphony Orchestra included a $10,000 credit toward a fundraiser at the club.
Travis Pointe CC to Renovate Indoor Tennis Facility
The $450,000 overhaul, to be completed from August through October later this year, will be the first for the facility at the Ann Arbor, Mich. club in 35 years. “The complete renovation from top to bottom” will include installation of college tournament-style indirect lighting and infrared heat, reports General Manager Guy Guarino.
Residents Forlorn Over Loss of Eastern Hills CC
The bankrupt Garland, Texas club was closed in January and is slated to be sold for development. Continuing to operate the property as a club, which hosted the Texas Women’s Open for 10 years, is no longer a viable business model, says the realtor soliciting bids, which are expected to start at $4 million.
What’s Another Few Months After Nine Years? Mizner Trail Squabble Runs Into More Delays
“I have a better chance of bringing the Israelis and Palestinians together for a solution,” said a County Commission in Florida’s Palm Beach County as an anticipated vote to finally end the fight between developers and residents over what to do with the closed golf course near Boca Raton was pushed back to June.
Deep-Fat Fryer Causes Fire at Des Moines G&CC
The blaze started in a lower kitchen and moved through an exhaust system to upper levels. Firefighters had to tear into walls on various levels to help extinguish the flames, which were also controlled by sprinklers. The cost of damage from smoke and water was yet to be determined. Fire officials said kitchen workers acted correctly in using a fire extinguisher and not water on the grease fire, but could have called for assistance sooner.
Chef’s Thoughts: Penelope Wong
Penelope Wong started at Glenmoor Country Club, Cherry Hills Village, Colo., as a pantry cook and prep hand in 1998. She quickly rose through the ranks of garde-manger, pastry chef, and sous chef, before stepping into her current role as Executive Chef at the age of 29. As Glenmoor’s youngest—and first—female executive chef, Chef Wong…
Rolling in Dough
From a simple chocolate chip to a French macaroon, homemade cookies can help make members feel special in many delicious ways.
Poultry in Motion
With its endless versatility and healthful profile, poultry might just be the perfect protein.
Hooked on Growth
At The CC at DC Ranch, consistent, high-quality food is now the focus of a new culinary vision led by Executive Chef Lenard Rubin and his dynamic F&B team.
Creating Custom Menus
Club chefs are personalizing menus for newlyweds who want their wedding-day feast to be as unique as their relationship.
You Go, Grill!
There’s nothing quite like a burger or steak straight off the grill. The trademark smokiness and fresh-from-the-flames taste has become a big part of club dining, especially with the growth of open-air food-and-beverage venues. With a variety of styles and functions to choose from—including charcoal grills, convertible griddles, and smokers—finding the right grilling unit for…
First—and Lasting—Impressions
First impressions are more important than most realize. Especially for Ted Gillary, Executive Manager of the Detroit (Mich.) Athletic Club (DAC), whose first impression of the venerable city club eventually had a far-reaching and fundamental impact on its food-and-beverage program.
MTS Seating Moderne Chair
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Cretors Relocates to Wood Dale, Ill.
The designer and manufacturer of food processing and concession equipment is opening its new factory and office headquarters near Chicago. The new site is designed for efficient manufacture of the company’s products, which range in size from counter-top concession machines to large, industrial-sized snack and food production systems, and includes expanded research and development areas.
Deerwood GC Chases Off Geese with Border Collies
The Tonawanda, N.Y., facility has a contract with Craig Cygan, a retired secret service agent who started Borders on Patrol, utilizing his three dogs across Western New York to rid open spaces of geese, seagulls, and deer. Cygan visits the golf course twice a day and will continue to do so until geese-nesting season ends in May.