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Editor’s Memo Publisher's Note We shouldn’t accept the recently minted line of thought that explains a current state of affairs as “it is what it is.” Club Features In just five years, a mayor’s vision has become a vibrant center of activity—not just for golf, but also dining, meetings and social events. Food & Beverage Clubs and resorts are giving Mom and Grandma a run for their money, as the new favorite spots for memorable holiday meals. Chef to Chef Executive Chef Udo Mueller, CEC, brings his commercial expertise to Coral Ridge CC Course & Grounds Today’s advanced turf equipment can produce superior playing surfaces, but those benefits have their price. Leasing is getting longer looks as a route to cost-effective course upkeep. Super to Super Design & Renovation A city club 30 floors up in a downtown high-rise works with its design team to find unique solutions to members’ requests for expanded F&B options. Pro Shop The trend continues to take shop ownership away from head golf pros and bring it into the general management fold. But notable exceptions remain to the question of who should rule over retail. Today's Manager These simple moves can help you make it through the annual numbers dance without stepping on too many toes. Technology It’s more important than ever for even the most established and traditional of private clubs to have active Web sites—both for marketing purposes and to improve communication and service. Recipe Exchange Submitted by CHEF GREGORY RITZ, CEC, EXECUTIVE CHEF/FOODSERVICE DIRECTOR, BETH SHALOM VILLAGE, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. Submitted by Dieter Hissin, Executive Assistant Manager/Director of Food & Beverage, The Balboa Bay Club & Resort, Newport Beach, Calif. Submitted by Tom Caswell, Executive Chef, Cattail Creek Country Club, Glenwood, Md. Submitted by Michael Clindaniel, Club Manager, Sand Creek Country Club, Chesterton, Ind. Submitted by Michael Clindaniel, Club Manager, Sand Creek Country Club, Chesterton, Ind. Submitted by Udo Mueller, Executive Chef, Coral Ridge Country Club, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Submitted by Udo Mueller, Executive Chef, Coral Ridge Country Club, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Product Showcase |