June, 2007

June, 2007
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Editor’s Memo

  • Give a Cow A Nice Place to Sleep

    Publisher's Note

  • Cell Phones, BlackBerries, Civility and Peace and Quiet
    Am I so boring that any e-mail message (including spam) or cell phone call is more interesting than playing golf and carrying on a conversation with me?

    Club Features

  • The Bold New Approach at Southern Hills CC
    A new road to an expanded clubhouse was just the start of the dramatic transformation for this tradition-rich Tulsa club.

    Food & Beverage

  • Snack Attack
    Club chefs are helping to combat childhood obesity with kid-friendly alternatives to high-calorie, low-nutrient junk food.

    Chef to Chef

  • The Fresh Chef of Bel-Air
    Yves Bainier, Executive Chef of Bel-Air Bay Club, uses the freshest ingredients to show how the culinary scene is changing.

    Course & Grounds

  • The Mechanics of Maintenance
    Increasingly, superintendents are turning to turf equipment specialists to stay on the cutting edge.

    Super to Super

  • A Study of Worth

    Club Architechure

  • Bird’s-Eye View
    When Hawk Pointe GC expanded its clubhouse, great care was taken to evoke themes from the surrounding land.

    Recreation & Fitness

  • Feeling the Burn
    As demand swells for bigger and better fitness facilities, clubs need to exercise good judgment during the planning stages.
  • The “Formula” for Fitness Success
    Take the guesswork out of designing a fitness center by starting off on solid (square) footing.
  • Les Mills: Develop the Best Studio You Can Afford
    Guidelines for functional and experiential studio design

    Today's Manager

  • Learning Experiences
    To properly train new and existing staff, GMs and department heads must become “Chief Learning Officers.”

    Technology

  • The Whys and Wherefores of Wi-Fi
    Learn the basics of wireless Internet access to help decide if it’s right for your facility.

    Recipe Exchange

  • Frozen Nougat
    Submitted by Yves Bainier, Executive Chef, Bel-Air Bay Club, Pacific Palisades, Calif.
  • Eggplant Caviar Timbale and Tomato Coulis
    Submitted by Yves Bainier, Executive Chef, Bel-Air Bay Club,
  • Island Mahi Fish Sticks
    Submitted by Kyle Williams, Executive Chef, Pure Maui (Hawaii) Custom Luxury and Spa Vacations
  • Summer Berry Trifle
    Submitted by: Rob Marbs, Executive Chef, Glen Echo Country Club, St. Louis, Mo.
  • Sweet Purple & Orange Potato Fries
    Submitted by Kyle Williams, Executive Chef, Pure Maui (Hawaii) Custom Luxury and Spa Vacations
  • Pineapple Stacker
    Submitted by Mary King, Executive Chef, NCR Country Club, Kettering, Ohio
  • Blackened Chilean Seabass on Northern white bean, barley, red pepper, spinach & mushroom ragû
    Submitted by Devin Levine, CEC, Executive Chef, Southern Hills Country Club, Tulsa, Okla.
  • Cedar-Planked Alaskan King Salmon with Dijon-brown sugar rub, Jack Daniel’s creamed corn, & frizzled yams
    Submitted by Devin Levine, CEC, Executive Chef, Southern Hills Country Club, Tulsa, Okla.
  • “Lobster Mashers”
    Submitted by Devin Levine, CEC, Executive Chef, Southern Hills Country Club, Tulsa, Okla.

    Products at Work

  • Leaning Edge
    Properties that offer personal transporters as an added amenity say it gives them a leg up on providing a memorable golfing experience.

    Product Showcase

  • Flow Dinnerware
  • Glacier Bubble Glass Platters
  • Kings Stainless Flatware
  • DrinkMates Collection
  • New Professional Shoe Room Instructional DVD
  • Royal and Ancient SPF 30 Sunscreen with Insect Repellent and Zinc Oxide
  • Vaportek Optimum 4000 Odor Controller
  • Satin Band Napery
  • Wedgwood Ethereal Bone China
  • Menu Covers
  • Saffron Tableware
  • Keyless Security Lock
  • Pro-Dual™ Commercial Equipment
  • Wine Cases
  • 30’ Jubilee with 30’ Hexapae Ends Clear Span Event Structure
  • Compressed Air Spike Cleaner
  • Recognition Collection
  • Dandelion Handbags

    Ideas Exchange

  • Building Brand Management
    Submitted by Hamilton Golf and Country Club and the Association of Golf Merchandisers
  • War of the Ages
    Submitted by Chenequa Country Club
  • Wine Without a Wallop (to the Wallet)
    Submitted by Beach Point Club