Club Insider Brief: August 5, 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: Private Clubs for the Wealthy Take Over Madrid, El Paìs NCA: Meet Joel Livingood, NCA's 2026-2027 Chair, Club Director (NCA member-only content) NCA: Club Director Receives Tabbie Award for "Inside the Club Kitchen," LinkedIn

Private Club News New Private Club in Florida Breaks Ground on Site of Former Course, Golfweek New York Walk & Talk Puts Industry Impact on Display, Golf Course Industry Anderson County's Oldest Cold Case: 1968 Murder at Anderson Country Club, Fox Carolina Country Club for Car Enthusiasts to Open in Lakewood Ranch, Observer A Clubhouse Reborn: Oakland Hills Rises from the Ashes, Club Director (NCA member-only content) Knox City Country Club Clubhouse Destroyed in Saturday Night Fire, KTXS The Private Club Opening at Jacob Riis, "The People's Beach," WNYC

Upcoming NCA Webcasts (included in your NCA membership)   August 6, 2 PM ET: Intent vs. Action: What Results of the 2026 Club Board Perspective Research Reveal About Governing for the Long Term   August 20, 2 PM ET: Protecting Nonprofit Status for Private Clubs   August 27, 2 PM ET: Measuring the Health of Your Club   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   Mark your calendar and make plans now to join fellow GMs/CEOs, presidents and board members from across the country for thought-provoking education, meaningful connections and a memorable afternoon (or two) on the course. Registration opens soon!

On the Green Big-Time 'Senior' Moment Coming to Baltimore Country Club, Pressbox  Ferris State’s Tristin Elliot Sets the Example at World-Renowned Country Club, Uses Internship to Boost PGA Management Career, Ferris State University U.S. Golf Course Development – Mid-Year Update, National Golf Foundation

On the Water Hundreds Compete in Optimist National Regattas at LEHYC, The Sandpiper Balancing 100 Years of Tradition—and Evolution—at St. Francis Yacht Club, Club Director (NCA member-only content)

Renovations Greenwich Country Club's Upgrades, Expanded Fitness Facilities and Renovations Approved, Greenwich Time Coal Company Funding Lynch Country Club Improvements, Harlan Enterprise Sawgrass Country Club Golf Course Renovation Under County Review, Jacksonville Daily Record

Legal Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rejects Warrantless Searches of Private Land, State Court Report Teen to Stand Trial as Adult in Landfall Country Club Brawl Case, WECT WWU: Situational Awareness, NCA member-only content California OSHA Standards Board Releases Updated Draft Workplace Violence Prevention Regulation, Ogletree Deakins

From the Vault (unlocked NCA content) The Power of Feeling Seen, Heard, and Valued in Private Club Culture, Club Director

Food & Beverage DFW Restaurant Week at Champions Social Club, Visit Dallas The Claflin House: A Piece of Lakewood’s Gilded Age History, Jersey Bites HM Exclusive: Where Hotel Food and Beverage is Headed Next, Hotel Management

Governance The 10-80-10 Rule: A Smarter Leadership Model for Club General Managers and Presidents, Club Director (NCA member-only content)

NCA Welcomes New Members in July Corinthian Yacht Club of Philadelphia, Essington, Pa. San Francisco Yacht Club, Tiburon, 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.