Orchard Lake Country Club, Orchard Lake, Mich., has long been known for the excellence of its golf course—in fact, the club boasts one of the highest ranked golf courses in the state. And as with golf, the club’s racquet and swim programs have been recognized
The Florida Yacht Club (FYC) in Jacksonville, Fla., was founded in 1876 by New York business- man William B. Astor Jr., with the purpose of promoting yachting and social enjoyment. Jacksonville—accessible by rail and water, site of grand hotels and known for its pleasant weather—was
In 2007, Sarasota Yacht Club (SYC) in Sarasota, Fla., leveled its facility and embarked on an ambitious construction project that would transform the club into a spectacular resort-like destination for boaters and non-boaters alike. The club erected a tent outfitted with a kitchen and restrooms
The San Diego Yacht Club (SDYC) —founded in 1886—has many of the hallmarks of a premier club: A large and engaged membership (about 2,100 members); a talented executive team (headed by GM/COO Terry Anglin, the 2016 Mel Rex Award for Excellence in Club Management) and
The Chicago Yacht Club (CYC) set sail as an organization in 1875 when its two current facilities—one located right in the center, the other a bit farther north near Lincoln Park—joined. The legacy of this historical union currently plays out through CYC’s diverse values and
The private club industry is characterized by considerable diversity in size and type. Regional, demographic and lifestyle differences all provide unique dimensions and the collective result is a vibrant and multifaceted club scene. So is there any surprise that the route different clubs take to