January, 2007

January, 2007
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Editor’s Memo

  • Hopes for Us All

    Club Features

  • A New Dawn at Doral
    More than "The Monster" has been revived...

    Off the Cuff

  • It’s good to be on the right track...
    But if you stop moving forward, you’ll get run over!

    Food & Beverage

  • "Cuisine by Committee" Doesn't Have to Be Hash
    Developing successful menus requires a dash of culinary talent and a large helping of input from management, members and guests.

    Chef to Chef

  • Two Very Different Places At Once
  • Apple and Fennel Paté De Champagne
    Submitted by ED Bigwood, Executive Chef, The Bald Peak Country Club (Melvin Village, N.H.) and The Anglers Club (Key Largo, Fla.)

    Course & Grounds

  • Is the Grass Always Greener?
    Science is supplying more and more new varieties of turfgrass, and a lot of superintendents are taking a look over the fence.

    Design & Renovation

  • Ranch Dressing
    Snowmass Club’s new look combines energy-efficient design with a style that reflects the surrounding Colorado ranchland.

    Pro Shop

  • Lady Luck
    When it comes to buying apparel for women, these pro shops leave nothing to chance—to their good fortune.
  • Pro Shop Pro Tips
  • MORE Pro Shop Pro Tips
    Online Exclusive

    Recreation & Fitness

  • Back on Court
    As tennis makes a comeback, facilities are getting creative with their programs to help the sport flourish again.

    Today's Manager

  • Critical List
    Of the many important insurance issues that club and resort managers must address each year, none may be more pressing right now than tending to the health of their employees.

    Technology

  • Data Defense
    To safeguard sensitive information, move security to the front line.

    Membership/Marketing

  • A Place to Stay
    Turning member satisfaction into member loyalty is the key to sustained growth.

    Recipe Exchange

  • Armagnac and Mango-Infused Grilled Mallard Duck Breast with Brown Sugar-glazed Diver Sea Scallops Wrapped in Apple-Smoked Bacon Served on Three-Potato Galette with Wasabi Sabayon Accompanied by Grilled White Asparagus and Mushroom Truffle Confit
    Submitted by Rhett J. Robicheaux, General Manager, and Michael Duncan, Executive Chef, Naples Yacht Club, Naples, FLa.
  • Sesame-Crusted Tuna with Seaweed Salad, Soy Ginger Glaze and Wasabi Cream
    Submitted by Chip Dufault, Executive Chef, Oak Hill Country Club; Fitchburg, MAss.
  • Tenderloin with Wild Morel Ragout and Red Pepper Coulis Accompanied by Lake Walleye with Asparagus and Tomato Chive Cream, Macaire Potatoes and Farmer Vegetable
    submitted by Don Pleau, Food and Beverage Director, and Randy Hoppman, Executive Chef; Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa; Galena, ILL.
  • Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras and Duck Strudel with Apple Butter and Cinnamon-Cider Sauce
    submitted by Chris Desens, Executive Chef; Racquet Club Ladue; St. Louis, MO.
  • Corn Pie
    Submitted by Ed Bigwood, Executive Chef, The Bald Peak Country Club (Melvin Village, N.H.) and The Anglers Club (Key Largo, Fla.)
  • Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp with Rosemary and Gorgonzola
    Submitted by ED Bigwood, Executive Chef, The Bald Peak Country Club (Melvin Village, N.H.) and The Anglers Club (Key Largo, Fla.)

    Products at Work

  • Strong Statements
    A new billing system is helping this group of clubs speak to its collective membership in a much more direct, and clear, voice.

    Product Showcase

















  • Last Resort

  • Club Mad
  • Official Winner,“It’s Not My Job” Award
  • A First for Golf at Second Life

    C&RB News

  • Growing Golf
    C&RB Special Report

    Going Places

  • Paradise Lost & Found
    Greg Downer, currently the Director of Golf at the Royal St. Kitts Golf Club, dreamt about living in the Caribbean. But the dream was no match for the reality of living in paradise, as he found out while working at Britannia Golf Club in the Cayman Islands when Hurricane Ivan tore through in 2004.