Club Insider Brief: July 22, 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: Golden Era or Overcapacity: Why London's Private Members' Club Boom Might End in Bust, The Standard Private Club News: Hershey Country Club Employee Still Shines Shoes and Smiles at 96 Years Old, Fox 43 Legal: PA Supreme Court Sides with Local Hunting Clubs, Expands Protections for Private Land, WJAC

Private Club News A Private Club Built Around Cars is Headed to Downtown Sarasota, Sarasota Magazine Meriwether Companies Breaks Ground on 400-Acre Coral Mountain Desert Club in LaQuinta, Calif., Golfdom Robber Dressed as Golfer Hits Baltusrol, Other Courses, GolfWRX Paraíso Beach Club Breaks Ground on Vanderbilt Beach, Gulfshore Business An Iconic Elevator Awaits at the End of the Pittsburgh Field Club's 17th Hole, CBS News The Chrysler Building's Best-Kept Secret was Never Meant for the Public—Only a Select Few Entered, MSN It's History (video)

Upcoming NCA Webcasts (included in your NCA membership)   July 23, 2PM ET: Modern GM/COO Succession Strategies for Private Clubs   July 30, 2PM ET: Private Club Governance: Using the Handbook in Your Club’s Journey to Great Governance   August 6, 2PM ET: Intent vs. Action: What Results of the 2026 Club Board Perspective Research Reveals About Governing for the Long Term   View the Full Lineup of Upcoming Webcasts

Save the Date: NCA Club Leaders November 1-2, 2026 The Club at Carlton Woods The Woodlands, TX   Join GMs/CEOs, presidents and board members from across the country at The Club at Carlton Woods for thought-provoking education, meaningful connections and a memorable afternoon (or two) on the course.    Mark your and your board's calendars now—registration opens soon.

On the Green Coastal Bend Native Returns as Golf Pro at Northshore Country Club, Beeville Bee-Picayune Construction Begins at Pandion Club, Golf Course Industry Okay Boomer, National Golf Foundation LPGA Announces Ambitious New 2027 Event in Major Expansion Move, Essentially Sports

On the Water Erie Yacht Club Hosts Biggest Frolic for People with Special Needs, YourErie.com Sixty Fancy Yachts Set to Take On Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club Regatta, The Maine Wire

Renovations Boothbay Harbor Country Club Celebrates Clubhouse Completion, The Lincoln County News Kalamazoo Country Club Opens 11-Hole Short Course Designed by Renowned Architect, MLive Stowe Country Club Unveils a Stunning Golf Course Redesign, The Manual via MSN

Legal Three Teens Charged in Assault of Security Guard at Country Club of Landfall Fireworks Show, WECT WWU: House Labor Committee Considers Legislation on Heat, Joint Employer, NCA member-only content Summer 2026 Employment Law Updates: What HR Needs to Know, JD Supra

Management What We Don't Say Out Loud, KKW The Burnout Iceberg: What Golf Club Managers Carry That Others Don't Always See, Gareth Morgan via LinkedIn

From the Vault (unlocked NCA content) Why Are Board Retreats Important?, Club Director

Food & Beverage Ozempic and Other GLP-1s Change what Diners Order in Restaurants, Cleveland.com Napa's Newest Wine Bar is Also a Members-Only Social Club, San Francisco Chronicle via MSN You Can't Have Your Cake and Break Even Too: Financial Levers, Operational Choices, & Club Outcomes of F&B, Club Benchmarking

Governance Addressing and Preventing Problems in the GM/Board Relationship, NCA member-only content

NCA Welcomes New Members in June The Philadelphia Club, Philadelphia, Pa. Brookside Club of Saratoga, Saratoga, Calif.

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.