Club Insider Brief – Dec. 13
Club Insider Brief (CIB) covers what we’re reading, to what other clubs are doing, governance solutions, golf/tennis/yacht trends, unlocked NCA articles and legal updates. It’s a must-read for all club staff and leaders—and remains a free benefit for the entire club community.
Thank you for a fantastic year!
As 2023 concludes, NCA extends our gratitude to the clubs and industry vendors who make up our vibrant club community. Over the past year, NCA has experienced several firsts, including new highs in membership, the release of the NCA/CMAA industry standard joint publication “Private Club Governance Handbook,” our new recap newsletter NCA Monthly, the NCA Pro Shop, our largest National Club Conference, and other great moments.
Our Association’s outlook is strong and continues to reflect the strength of our many great clubs and vendors. We’re excited for what’s to come in 2024!
What We’re Reading Now:
- On the Green: What the Golf Ball Rollback Means for Professional, Recreational Golfers, New York Times
- Economy: Inflation Drops to 3.1 Percent as Fed Kicks off Final Meeting of 2023, Washington Post
- Private Club News: Fire Guts Historic California Yacht Club in Marina del Rey, Los Angeles Times
Private Club News
- Historic Mesa Country Club Prepares for Drier Future, Mesa Tribune
- No More Pickleball? Stamford’s Rockrimmon Country Club Withdraws Request to Build Pickleball Courts, Stamford Advocate
- Soho House has Stopped Accepting New Members in Some Cities After Getting Too Popular, CNN Business
- $100M Golf Club with Rolling Hills and 200-Feet Elevation Changes Coming Near Fort Worth, Dallas Innovates
- Why Austin Country Clubs are Taking on Large Renovation Projects, Community Impact
- Member Bill Chambers and Family Purchase Indian Springs Country Club in Broken Arrow, Golf Oklahoma
- Hollywood History Highlights Skyline Country Club 60th Anniversary, KGUN9
- Minnesota Club Transitioning From Public to Private, C + R Business
On the Green
- PGA Tour Loses a Signature Event. Wells Fargo Chooses Not to Renew, The Telegraph
- Greens Restoration Has Florida Course Thriving, C + R Business
NCA Vault (Unlocked Content)
On the Water
- Jackson Park Yacht Club Receives Honorary Award for Advocacy Efforts and Inclusivity, Hyde Park Herald
Renovations
- Penthouse Renovation at the Jonathan Beach Club Nears Completion, LinkedIn
- Inside a Mid-Century Masterpiece in the California Desert, Town & Country
- Waco’s Ridgewood CC Reopens After Extensive Tripp Davis Renovation, Spot On Oklahoma
- Penobscot Valley Country Club Getting Major Facelift under New Ownership, WABI
- Delray’s Seagate Golf Club Reopens After Eight Months of Renovation, The Palm Beach Post
Legal
- Washington Weekly Update: Congressional Inquiries into Joint Employer Rule, National Club Association (member-only content)
- These States Will See a Minimum-wage Increase in 2024: See the Map, USA Today
Membership
- Fact-Based Member Vetting Update: New Insights and Greater Depths, National Club Association (member-only content)
Governance
Food & Beverage
- How Phoenix Chefs Celebrate the Holidays at Home with Food Traditions New and Old, AZCentral
- Twenty-three of the Best American Dishes of 2023, New York Times
- Food Price Hikes are No Longer Outpacing Overall Inflation, CNN
Corporate Partner
NCA Welcomes New Members in November
- Olde Providence Racquet Club, Charlotte N.C.
- Bear Lakes Country Club, West Palm Beach, Fla.
Associate Members
- Private Club Radio, Scranton, Pa.