Club Insider Brief: July 8, 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 On the Green: Largest Golf Management Companies Grow 54% Since 2019, Golf Inc. Legal: A Country Club Built a Wall to Protect its Golf Course—and All Hell Broke Loose, Wall Street Journal Private Club News: NCA Club Leaders Announced, November 1-2 at The Club at Carlton Woods, NCA

Private Club News Where Bay Area Leaders Go to Make Music, Modern Luxury Historic N.J. Newspaper Building to Become Swanky Private Members Club, NJ.com  Kawonu Golf Club near Greenville: A New Private Course Set to Open Spring 2027, Yahoo! Sports America's Most Exclusive (and Secretive) Golf Club is Revealing Itself, Golf Are You In the Club? The Future of Luxury Travel is Invitation Only, Elite Traveler Security Guard Injured during Fight at Country Club of Landfall Fireworks Show, WECT Caruso Unveils First Look at Miramar Lake Club, a Private Golf and Social Club, Hollywood Reporter What's Ahead in Labor Law, Club Director (NCA member-only content)

Upcoming NCA Webcasts (included in your NCA membership)   July 9, 2PM ET: Economic Crosscurrents: What Private Club Leaders Need to Know in 2026 August 27, 2PM ET: Measuring the Health of Your Club September 17, 2PM ET: Know What You Owe: Understanding Your Reserve Study Obligations

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 on the course.    Mark your and your board's calendars now—registration opens soon.

On the Green LedgeRock Golf Club Celebrates 20th Anniversary as one of State's Top Private Clubs, Reading Eagle Blackberry Ridge Golf Club in Sartell Sold, WJON May 2026 National Rounds Played, National Golf Foundation Do You Have a Female on Your Golf Staff?, KKW

On the Water Cape Fear Yacht Club Honors Sailing Pioneer with Annual Open Regatta in Southport, WECT Countdown Begins for 117th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac Presented by Wintrust, Sail-World

Renovations Private Golf Club in Wisconsin Completes Multi-Year Renovation, Central Oregon Daily Dutchman's Pipe Club Announces Course and Infrastructure Enhancements to Further Elevate Member Experience, The F1rst Call Hyde Park Country Club Relaunches after $10.4M Golf Course, Clubhouse Renovation, Cincinnati Business Journal

Legal AI in the Workplace: Employment Law & Data Privacy Risks Employers Face, JD Supra Florida Hospitality Industry Seeks Transition Period for TPS Workers, NBC 6 South Florida WWU: Situational Awareness, NCA member-only content

From the Vault (unlocked NCA content)   Mental Health and the Private Club Industry, Club Director

Food & Beverage Everything's Bananas, New York Times

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.