Club Insider Brief: Sept. 2, 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: The American West’s Most Exclusive Private Clubs Sell Solitude by the Acre, Observer On the Green: LeBron James Partners with PGA Tour to Bring Invitational to Firestone Country Club, Spectrum News 1 Private Club News: Setting Members Up for Success:  A Comprehensive Checklist for Member Onboarding, Club Director (NCA member-only content)

Private Club News Indoor Golf Club to Open on L.A.'s Westside, First New Private Club There in 50 Years, SMDP Seven Lakes Golf & Country Club Takes Step Toward Becoming Palm Springs’ Largest Historic District, The Palm Springs Post Inside Fauzan Country Club, Atlanta’s New Luxury Private Membership Club, Modern Luxury Legacy Golf Properties Acquires Achasta Golf Club, Plans Major Investments, Golf Inc. Magazine Golf Caddy Gets a Full Ride to University of South Carolina with Some Help from the Club, USA Today via MSN NCA's August Recap, NCA (member-only content) President Trump to serve as Presidents Cup's Honorary Chairman at the Medinah Country Club, Fox Sports First Look: Invite-only Copper Club for Professional Women Opens in Gaslight Square, Phoenix Business Journal Inside Frontier Club, a New Gil Hanse Course Taking Shape in Ann Arbor's Backyard, Golf Digest via MSN

Upcoming NCA Webcasts (included in your NCA membership)   September 3, 2 PM ET: Protecting Your Workforce: Preventing Harassment and Conducting Effective Workplace Investigations at Private Clubs   September 10, 2 PM ET: Operational Excellence in Clubs: Turning Everyday Work into a Standard You Can Trust   September 17, 2 PM ET: Know What You Owe: Understanding Your Reserve Study Obligations View the Full Lineup of Upcoming Webcasts

Register Today!  NCA Club Leaders November 1-2, 2026 The Woodlands, Texas The Club at Carlton Woods   Space is limited; register 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. Learn more.

On the Green Medinah Country Club Hosts the Presidents Cup, GCM Minnehaha Country Club Preps for Sanford International, KELOLAND The Gate Golf Club Prepares to Open New Nine-Hole Course in December 2026, Golf Course Architecture

On the Water Fire Breaks Out at Davis Island Yacht Club in Tampa, News Channel 8 New York Yacht Club Asks New York Attorney General to Protect the America's Cup Deed of Gift, Sail-World

Renovations Hempstead Golf & Country Club Reveals Restoration Plans, Golf Course Industry Montrose’s Cornerstone Club Announces Expansion and Golf Course Renovation, Mile High CRE

Staffing How Staffing Private Clubs Has Changed, KKW

Legal WWU: Federal Court Declines Bid to Block DHS Limits on Work Permits, NCA (member-only content) AI Hiring Litigation: Key Lessons for Employers, California Labor & Employment Law Blog Restaurant Manager Charged in Theft and Burglary at Somers National Golf Club, Yonkers Times

From the Vault (unlocked NCA content) Why Are Kitchen Upgrades the Critical Ingredient for Successful Facilities Planning?, Club Director

Food & Beverage Beyond the First Drink: Engineering the Cocktail Journey, hospitalitynet The U.S. Open is Now a Food Festival with a Side of Tennis, New York Times

Governance Insights from Club Boards: Long-Term Success Through Human Capital, Financial Health and a Future Focus, GGA Partners Why Modern Golf Club Governance Needs Real Reform… Not Just Ticked Boxes, Golf Monthly via Yahoo!

NCA Welcomes New Members in August Country Club of Louisiana, Baton Rouge, La. Tampa Bay Yacht & Country Club, Tampa, Fla. Oakmont County Club, Oakmont, Pa. Grand Harbor Golf & Beach Club, Vero Beach, Fla. Inside the Gates Consulting. Club Collective.

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.