January, 2008

January, 2008
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Editor’s Memo

  • Lots to Learn
    “Caddying teaches you how to behave in society, versus how to be a jackass.”

    Club Features

  • New Hope Blooms in the Desert at Indian Wells Golf Resort
    Palm Springs’ neighboring town may be “built out,” but that hasn’t stopped an ambitious buildup of this property by a unique consortium of municipal leaders, golf management company experts, and major resort operators.

    Off the Cuff

  • New Year’s Resolutions
    (A Top 10 List Most Clubs Should Have)

    Food & Beverage

  • Four Keys to Catering Success
    Building a great banquet and wedding business begins with a full commitment to customer service. Effective event planning, tastings, and customized menus and themes can add flair to the foundation.
  • The Private Club Dining Experience: “A Fine Line to Dine”
  • Heathrow CC`s Exclusive Wedding Packages
  • Room Descriptions at Thornblade Country Club
  • Glenmore Countery Club Sample Wine Lists
  • Glenmore Countery Club Dinner Menu
  • Amara Resort Spices Up Valentine`s Day With Cooking Couples Class

    Chef to Chef

  • Standard Procedures (and Then Some)
    Howard Coffin is known in the automotive world as the Father of Standardization, because of the work he did in the industry’s early days for Oldsmobile and the Hudson Motor Car Company.

    Course & Grounds

  • No Water to Waste
    Water is rapidly becoming the “new gold” to the club and resort business—and superintendents are learning to creatively prospect for new sources while fiercely protecting existing lodes.

    Super to Super

  • Built By Association

    Club Architechure

  • Renovations Made ‘Fun and Easy’
    Because an innovative and focused approach helped to keep a complicated and lengthy project on course, this Chicago-area club is now reaping major returns that show no signs of subsiding.
  • Renovating Your Club is Fun and Easy! Part One
  • Renovating Your Club is Fun and Easy! Part Two – Put on the Hard Hat
  • Renovating Your Club is Fun and Easy! Part Three – “Isn’t there supposed to be an outlet there?”
    And, “You want to put the thermostat where?”
  • Renovating Your Club is Fun and Easy! Part Two – Put on the Hard Hat

    Design & Renovation

  • Mixed Grills with Great Results
  • Joining the Flat-Screen Scene

    Recreation & Fitness

  • Secrets of Spa Succe$$
    Reaping spas’ full benefits requires seamless operations and attention to “nitty-gritty” details.

    Today's Manager

  • The Five Dysfunctions of Insurance Renewal
    Trust, honesty, commitment, accountability and measuring results are as critical to good coverage as the right premiums and deductibles.
  • `A Way Of Life`
    2007 Excellence in Club Management Award Winner
  • The Wright Stuff
    2007 Excellence in Club Management Award Winner
  • Winter Golf at Grand Traverse Resort & Spa

    Technology

  • Keeping the Hackers at Bay
    As Web site applications grow, so does the vulnerability of sensitive information. Tighter policies, outside expertise and innovative technologies can help establish needed layers of protection.

    Membership/Marketing

  • Angel Fire Resort Scores with Another Big Ol` Texas Party

    Recipe Exchange

  • Caw-Caw Creek Pork Tenderloin
    Submitted by Todd Rogers, Executive Chef, Sea Island Resorts, St. Simons Island, Ga,
  • Grain-Fed Veal Chop with Rosemary Butter
    Submitted by Todd Rogers, Executive Chef, Sea Island Resorts, St. Simons Island, Ga,
  • Crab-Crusted Chilean Sea Bass with Red Pepper Compote
    Submitted by Todd Rogers, Executive Chef, Sea Island Resorts, St. Simons Island, Ga,
  • Foie Gras Crème Brulee, Vanilla-Date Puree, Pickled Honey Crisp Apples
    Submitted by Todd Rogers, Executive Chef, Sea Island Resorts, St. Simons Island, Ga,
  • Spinach and Arugula Salad with Foie Gras
    Submitted by Todd Rogers, Executive Chef, Sea Island Resorts, St. Simons Island, Ga,

    Products at Work

  • Rolling with the Times
    An old-line club gets instant paybacks from a progressive approach to electronic marketing.

    Product Showcase

  • Signature Series 5’ Bench
  • Titan Parasol
  • Metropolitan Bistro Chairs and Antique Nickel Tops
  • GYRO - Ultimate Table Base
  • Shoreham Table and Bar Stool
  • Kraft Easyprep Pouches
  • Deep-Dish Apple Cobbler
  • Honey Stung andTyson`s Pride fully cooked fried chicken
  • Boneless Wing Dings® and Wing-Zings®
  • Supreme Indulgence Shortbread Cookie Dough
  • iSi® Gourmet Whip
  • KMS-750MLH Serenity Series Crescent Cube Ice Machine
  • Corinthian Menu Covers
  • KWARX® Glassware
  • Royal Select Shampoos, Body Washes, Conditioners and Hand Cleaners
  • Concierge Greeting Display
  • MarcusRack® WINE STORAGE SYSTEM

    C&RB News

  • Downing Elected GCSAA President
  • Scott-Taylor renovates golf course at The Hamlet Country Club
  • Fire Damages Oaks Country Club
  • JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes and The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club Recognized for Environmental Excellence
  • Preferred Club Program Expands Coverages

    C&RB Special Report

  • C&RB Special Report
    The 2008 show season will open with a bang, as two big January events in Florida highlight the latest and greatest ideas and solutions.

    Club & Resort News

  • Federal Judge Rules for Plaintiffs in Golf Accessibility Suit Against Marriott