Finance blog Insider Monkey published a list of the most exclusive private clubs in the country, including The Union Club of New York, Cosmos Club in Washington, D.C., and The California Club in Los Angeles, while Haute Living narrowed its focus to the top clubs in Dallas, with Dallas Country Club topping the list.
Making It Big in Nashville
Hillwood CC “went on offense” to become a big hit with 250 new members and solidify its standing as a Music City favorite.
Impressive Shape
Every club that’s made a significant investment in fitness has said it’s been an instant home run—and if anything, they wish they’d stepped up to the plate sooner, and brought a bigger bat.
Admitting African-American Member Called “Great Moment” for Dallas CC
Kneeland Youngblood, a 58-year-old private-equity executive, is the first African-American to become a full-privilege member of the 118-year-old club in the Texas city. The club issued a statement welcoming Youngblood as “an outstanding individual,” while Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings called the development “a great moment for the city [and] the club.”
Bandon Dunes’ Old Macdonald Leads Latest List of Best “New” Courses
Because of limited new-construction activity, Golfweek’s list for 2011 actually covers courses that have opened, or been fully renovated, during the past two calendar years.
Bomb Threat Called into Dallas CC
According to The Dallas Morning News, a caller, who said former President George W. Bush owed him $50 million, is thought to be responsible for the threats that forced police to close the Dallas (Texas) Country Club Sunday, December 5. The man, who also identified himself as a former employee of the club,…