Club Insider Brief – Nov. 6
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:
- Racquets: ‘Tragic’ Pickleball Death Sparks Windsor Club’s Push for Safety Upgrades at WFCU Centre, Windsor Star
- Private Club News: Playful Branding for New Country Club Summons the Spirit of Caddyshack, Creative Boom
- Labor: WWU: Breaking News on Overtime Litigation, NCA (member-only content)
Private Club News
- Ayden Golf and Country Club Partners with Cancer Services of ENC to Raise Money, WNCT
- Pelican Isle Yacht Club Completes $20M Marina, Seawall Reconstruction, Gulf Shore Business
- Terre Haute Country Club Holds “Big Fun Happy Hour” Fundraiser, My Wabash Valley
- ‘A Place For Us’: Restoring the Shady Rest Golf and Country Club, Yahoo! News
- Tippecanoe Country Club Pro Michael Spiech Named PGA Golf Professional of the Year, WFMJ
- Country Club Housing, Event Venue Zoning to be Considered by Township Supervisors, Local News 1
On the Green
- The Demographic in Golf Is Shifting, Perfect Putt
- Phoenix Country Club Set to Host 50th Professional Golf Tournament in Illustrious 125-year History, The F1rst Call
- Ryder Cup Set for Astonishing Return to Popular Locale, Pro Golf Now
- Charlotte CC to Host Two Future USGA Championships, Golfdom
On the Water
- UYC Traditions Continue with Annual Change of Leadership, Lakeside News
- New York Yacht Club Announces Biennial International Women’s Championship in IC37s, Live Sail Die
Renovations
- Tom Fazio Opens Richland at Reynolds Lake Oconee, The F1rst Call
- Philadelphia Country Club Celebrates Renovations, LinkedIn
- The Peninsula Club Reopens Following Renovations, Golf Course Industry
- $14M Naples Golf Club Renovation has Big Support-and Fans, Business Observer
From the Vault (NCA Unlocked Content)
Legal
- 2024 Election: Ballot Initiatives for Employers to Watch, Jackson Lewis
- 2024 Election Briefing: Potential Outcomes and Impact on the Agenda, National Club Association
Governance
- Effective Board Orientation, GGA Partners
Food & Beverage
- Private Dining Club Backed by Sports Celebrities Expands to Sarasota, Business Observer
- NYC Restaurants Ditch Pricey Chef’s Tasting Menus as Inflation-Hammered Diners Seek Cheaper Options, New York Post
- Finding Balance in the Heat of the Kitchen, KK&W
Partner News
- Troon Selected to Manage Le Triomphe Golf & Country Club, Golf Inc.
- Club Industry Veteran Kevin Carroll joins Peacock + Lewis as Director of Club Consulting, Peacock + Lewis
NCA Welcomes New Members in October
- The West Side Tennis Club, Forest Hills, N.Y.
- The Colony Golf & Country Club, Bonita Springs, Fla.
- The Country Club of Rancho Bernardo, San Diego, Calif.
- Los Angeles Tennis Club.
- Des Moines Golf & Country Club.