Club Insider Brief: April 1, 2026 Club Insider Brief (CIB) covers what we’re reading, what private clubs are doing, governance solutions, golf/racquet/yacht trends, F&B, 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: In Paris, the New Private Clubs for the Ultra-Wealthy are Attracting Investors, Luxury Tribune Private Club News: How do Private Destination Clubs Survive the Next Recession?, Golf Digest Private Club News: Is it a Hotel or an Exclusive Social Club? The Answer is Both, Wall Street Journal via MSN

Private Club News The Gentlemen's Hour: Trendy New Members' Clubs are Taking Over Manhattan, but Some Young Men are Opting for the City's Gilded Age Mainstays Instead, Airmail News A New Chapter in Country Club Living is Taking Shape on the Treasure Coast, Palm Beach Illustrated Oakland Hills Country Club to Reopen its Clubhouse Four Years After Fire, CBS News Newark Country Club Welcomes a New General Manager, Chester County Press See the New $20M Pickleball Facility being Built in West Boca Raton, The Palm Beach Post Durham Private Dining Club Closes after 40 Years. What to Know, The News & Observer Capital City Country Club Votes to Sell to Billionaire Tampa Bay Rays Owner, Tallahassee Democrat via MSN Private Membership Club The Gathering Spot Closes LA Location, Afrotech Fire Engulfs Fairfax Yacht Club, WUSA9 New Private Golf Club in Texas Sits on Former Lakeshore Mining Site, Golfweek

Upcoming NCA Webcasts (included in your NCA membership) April 2, 2PM ET: The Future of H-2B: Congressional Action and Club Impact Open to the entire club community at no cost.  May 7, 2PM ET: At The Table: Where Dining, Design and Digital Experience Meet

2026 National Club Conference   There is still time to register to join private club leaders from across the country April 19-21 at the world-class Ocean Reef, Key Largo, Fla., for three days of forward-thinking education, best-in-class networking and strategic insights in an unforgettable setting—explore the full agenda to see what's in store.   We can't wait to see you there!           Featured Events: Excellence in Club Management® Awards Dinner & Gala NCA Chair's Reception & Dinner NCA Golf Tournament   Limited Space Remains—Register Today to Secure Your Spot!

On the Green New Award-Winning Course in South Carolina Adapts 'Welcoming Private Club' Model, Golf Digest Chicago's Most Exclusive Golf Course—Bunker Hill Farms for Sale, Chicago Golf Report Stunning, Private Sharon Heights Hosting LPGA's Fortinet Founders Cup, Golfweek

On the Water Hanson Rescue Medal Awarded to California Yacht Club Mark Set Boat Crew, US Sailing Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival Marks 10th Anniversary at Balboa Yacht Club, Sailworld Cruising

Renovations Work Nearing Completion at Carolina Country Club, Golf Course Industry Mohegan Sun Golf Club Unveils Renovations, Indian Gaming

Legal Expelled Devon Yacht Club Members Sue to Reinstate Membership, Block Redevelopment, The East Hampton Press WWU: DOL Sends Joint Employer Rule to White House for Review, NCA member-only content Webinar: Federal and State OSHA Heat Illness Prevention (Cal/OSHA Crossover), JD Supra

From the Vault (unlocked NCA content) The Business of Wellness, Club Director

Food & Beverage Miami's New Members' Club Seia has Contemporary Art, and Cotoletta alla Milanese, on the Menu, WWD Jeremy Ranch Golf and Country Club Chef Invited to Work Masters Tournament, The Park Record The Best (of the worst) Industry April Fool’s Jokes 2026, The Spirits Business The Power of Authenticity in Club Culinary Leadership, KKW

Governance Becoming an Employer of Choice, Club Director (NCA member-only content) Storied Point O'Woods Golf & Country Club Leverages Data to Drive Strategic Growth, Club Benchmarking

NCA Welcomes New Members in March Boulder Country Club, Boulder, Colo. Tampa Yacht & Country Club, Tampa, Fla. Huntingdon Valley Country Club, Huntingdon Valley, Pa. C2 Limited Design Associates, Norwalk, Connecticut

Join NCA and Access the Industry's Top Resources for Private Club Leaders   Join NCA today and elevate your club with exclusive resources and insights! As a member of NCA, you’ll join a thriving network of clubs where member engagement, excellence in service and innovative practices are the cornerstones of a vibrant and sustainable club culture. Contact Katina Cavagnaro at 202-822-1291 to join today.