Club Insider Brief – Feb. 28
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.
What We’re Reading Now:
- Private Club News: This New Invitation-Only Club in Miami Was Inspired by Lavish Superyachts, Robb Report
- Food & Beverage: Will Food Prices Stop Rising Quickly? Many Companies Say Yes, New York Times
- NCA: New Club Director, Sailing Differently (member-only content)
- Club Governance: Moving in the Right Direction, NCA & GGA Partners
Private Club News
- Jewish Country Club in West Bloomfield Vandalized Amid Protests Against Israel, Detroit Free Press
- Country Club Accuses Former Controller of Stealing More Than $500,000, ABC 6
- Victor Country Club Undergoes Transformation to Focus on Becoming Family-oriented as Golf Booms, Fingerlakes1
- Lebanon Country Club Sold to Private Investor; Turnaround Plans in the Works, LebTown
- Police Investigate Destruction of Property at Longmeadow Country Club, Western Mass News
- Nick Nurse Purchases Carroll Country Club, Carroll Times Herald
- New Private Clubs Shake up Chicago’s Social Scene, Axios Chicago
On the Green
- Leonard Country Club Opens for First-Ever February Tee Times in North Dakota, Valley News Live
- Riviera Country Club on Tap to Host Three Major Events, including Olympics, in Next Seven Years, Golfweek
- The Multi-course Apogee Club is Set to be Another Big Hit in Florida’s Hot Spot for Golf, SCOREGolf
NCA Vault (Unlocked Content)
On the Water
- Imperial Yacht Club Litigators Dispute Boat Bills, Westfair Business Journal
- Sailing Differently: Private Clubs Open Their Doors to Sailors with Disabilities with Great Results—For Everyone, Club Director (member-only content)
Renovations
- World-Renowned Golf Course Architect Hired to Upgrade SA Country Club, San Angelo Live
- Detroit Golf Club Asks Members to Approve $16.1M for Renovations, Golfweek
Racquets
- City Approves ‘Disney World for Racquet Sports’ Project Set to Generate $360M in Five Years, C + R Business
Legal
- Broke In Broken Sound? Country Club Sues Ex-Homeowner For Big Bucks, Boca News Now
- WWU: Federal Court Allows Case Against DOL Independent Contractor Rule (member-only content)
Governance
- Four Clues to Prevent Miscues: Don’t Trip on These BPM Missteps, Club Governance
Food & Beverage
- Meet Hershey Country Club’s Executive Chef, Hershey Pa. Stories
- Raise Your Glass to Excellence: Luxury Lifestyle Awards Reveals the Top 100 Premium Wine and Spirits Brands for 2023, Food & Beverage Magazine
Corporate Partner News
NCA Welcomes New Members in February
- Legacy Golf and Tennis Club, Port St. Lucie, Fla.
- Loblolly Golf Club, Hobe Sound, Fla.
- Mesa Verde Country Club, Costa Mesa, Calif.
- The Cardinal by Pete Dye, Greensboro, N.C.
- The Metropolitan Club of San Francisco