Club Insider Brief – June 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:
Racquet Sports: Is Everyone Playing Padel Without Us? NYT
Legal: Congress Receives ‘Framework’ From PGA Tour on Deal with Saudis, Washington Post
Private Club News
- Riviera Country Club Selected to Host 2031 US Open, Los Angeles Times
- City of Henderson Recognizes Anthem Country Club with Water Conservation Award, Fox 5
- Faithful Volunteers Uplift Riverlands Golf & Country Club, L’Observateur
- Thomas Is New General Manager at Belmont Hills Country, The Intelligencer
- SLED, Coroner Investigating Child’s Drowning at Summerville Country Club, News 2
- New Private Golf Club Drawing Quick Interest From Future Members, Sioux Falls Business
- Audubon International Adds Signature Platinum Level, Golf Daily
On the Green
- Firestone Country Club Celebrates 70 Years of Tournament Golf, Yahoo! News
- CBIGG Plans to Sell Entire Portfolio of Courses, Golf Inc.
- 100 years later: Golfers Still Tee it Up at Oakdale Country Club, News Center Maine
NCA Vault (Unlocked Content)
On the Water
- Chicago Yacht Club’s Special Needs Cruise Helps Dozens Access Scenic Lakefront Ride, ABC 7
- Lake Norman Yacht Club Skipper Wins Governor’s Cup, The Daily Dispatch
- Little Sailors Get Big Lessons at Westerly Yacht Club, The Westerly Sun
- Bird Key Yacht Club Installs New Commodore, Board of Governors, Observer
Renovations
- Large Investment by a Large Club: Bill Bergin and Duininck Golf Nearing the Completion of Work on The Landings Golf & Athletic Club’s Palmetto Course, Golf Course Industry
- Historic Des Moines Golf Course Closes for the Season, KCCI
Legal
- Labor Board, Reversing Trump-era Ruling, Widens Definition of Employee, New York Times
- Chicago’s Minimum Wage is Increasing July 1. Here’s What to Know, Chicago Tribune
- Oregon Minimum Wage Increases on July 1, with Future Adjustments Tied to Consumer Price Index, KATU
- State Child Labor Rollbacks Pose Enforcement Nightmare for DOL, Bloomberg Law
Food & Beverage
- The Buffet is Back: Stretching Budgets and Slinging Crab Legs, NYT
- Diners Are Losing Patience With Restaurant Service—and There’s No Quick Fix, WSJ (subscription required)
Workforce
- Tips on Working With a Younger Staff, C+R Business
- Five Trends to Know About Today’s Multigenerational Workforce, PR Newswire
NCA Welcomes New Members
- Portland Golf Club, Ore.
- The Summit, Tulsa, Okla.