2016-2018
America’s Top Private Clubs of Excellence
ELECTED BY CLUB MANAGERS, PRESIDENTS AND OWNERS NATIONWIDE
PRESENTED BY
Club Leaders Forum in Review
SINCE ASSUMING RESPONSIBILITY for Club Leaders Forum and the Platinum Club organization in
A MESSAGE TO CLUB MANAGERS, BOARDS, OWNERS AND MEMBERS
2012, Management, in conjunction with the Advisory Board, has worked diligently to support Leaders in the
CLUB LEADERS FORUM and the esteemed members of the Advisory Board are proud to present
the 2016 - 2018 Platinum Clubs of America. Established in 1997 by the late Mr. John Sibbald,
Platinum Clubs was his vision to elect the finest Private Clubs in the nation that represent
Private Club industry. Central to the strategic objectives has been a commitment to preserve the tone and
quality only found at the most prestigious Clubs in America and around the World. In keeping with that goal
in 2016, the logos and marks have been redesigned and modernized.
The FORUM was relaunched in 2015 as an online publication and has received positive reviews. The content
Excellence, as selected by General Managers, Presidents and Owners.
The biennial election to identify the top 5% of Private Clubs in the country was conducted by an
independent third party with the results certified as true and correct. This year, a record 3,128
General Managers, Presidents and Owners voted for their peers, which makes Platinum recognition the most respected
acknowledgment in the industry. These Industry Leaders were directed to vote for Clubs that meet the Seven Platinum
Clubs of America Selection Criteria, as approved by the Advisory Board.
is unlike any other found in industry publications. With the mantra to be Creative, Informative and Relevant,
The FORUM, published each Spring and Fall, has become a must read for Club Leaders.
Club Leaders Forum introduced Platinum Clubs of the World in 2013 and conducted the second election
in 2015. A respected Panel has been assembled that travel the globe and understand Excellence in Clubs.
Currently, Private Clubs from more than 20 countries proudly display their Platinum Club plaques as
a mark of recognition and distinction.
Thirty-five new Country Clubs were elected Platinum and 21 Clubs joined the list in the other four categories. Many clubs
Much has been accomplished in the past four years to enhance the benefits of the Platinum Club License
climbed the list, which is a testament to their commitment to Excellence and adherence to the Seven Selection Criteria.
Program. Club Leaders Forum conducted the inaugural Excellence in Platinum Clubs LIVE event prior to
I would like to express special appreciation to the Advisory Board for their input, guidance and oversight. It is my distinct
pleasure to announce the return of the current Board Members to serve another two-year term and welcome three newly
elected Club Managers to the Board: Matthew Allnatt (Jonathan Club), Michael McCarthy (Addison Reserve Country Club)
the 2016 CMAA Conference in San Diego. Attended by more than 100 Platinum Club Managers at the
San Diego Yacht Club, the participants were unanimous that this event should not be missed at future
conferences.
and Christine Pooler (Merion Golf Club).
The Private Club Assessment Program has been warmly received and utilized by Private Clubs across the
Congratulations to the Country, Golf, City, Yacht and Athletic Clubs elected Platinum Clubs of America 2016 - 2018.
employs the Seven Platinum Club Selection Criteria to assess the Club’s operation. The visit culminates in the
It is my sincere hope that Platinum Licensees will enjoy the many new program benefits that have been developed for
production of an executive summary prepared for the Club’s Board and Management.
nation. Conducted over a two-day period, a senior executive from Club Leaders Forum visits the Club and
Clubs, General Managers, their Boards and Members.
An Online Discussion Group was launched in 2016 to create connections between Platinum Clubs and their
Respectfully yours,
Staff. Club Managers and Department Heads may now communicate with each other, pose questions and pro-
Dennis W. Burns, Executive Director
vide insights on hot topics in the industry. More recently, a feature was introduced whereby the
Advisory Board respond to posted topics and questions.
One of the most significant initiatives introduced for the 2016 - 2018 Platinum Clubs of America are the
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benefits available from the members of the Platinum Circle. A full description can be found in the latter pages
CLUB LEADERS FORUM ADVISORY BOARD
The CLUB LEADERS FORUM Advisory Board is comprised of General Managers that have achieved Platinum
status throughout their careers and manage some of the most prestigious Private Clubs in the nation. The Board
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provides experienced guidance and oversight regarding the Platinum Club elections, License Program and all other
Congratulations to the Platinum Clubs elected by their peers this year. The election process begins with a pre-
services provided by Club Leaders Forum.
liminary ballot and extends over a 90-day period, with final votes cast then tabulated and certified as true and
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correct by an independent third party. The result of this extended process is the election of the 290 Platinum
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Multnomah
Athletic Club
JAY DI PIETRO
Boca West Country Club
MICHAEL LEEMHUIS
Ocean Reef Club
DWIGHT JENSON
Chicago Yacht Club
TERRY ANGLIN
San Diego Yacht Club
TIM TIMLIN
Houston Country Club
J. J. WAGNER
Santa Ana Country Club
MATTHEW ALLNATT
Jonathan Club
JOHN DORMAN
The University Club
(New York)
ATILLA KARDAS
Jupiter Hills Club
JEFF McFADDEN
The Union League
of Philadelphia
CHRISTINE POOLER
Merion Golf Club
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Platinum Clubs® of America Selection Criteria
THE SEVEN SELECTION CRITERIA were revised in 2014 and approved by the Advisory Board for the 2016
election. General Managers, Club Presidents and Owners were asked to consider the following seven criteria
when making their selections and casting votes on the final ballot. The following Criteria form the benchmark of
Excellence in the Private Club Industry:
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UNIVERSAL RECOGNITION
Clubs of Excellence are widely known as such by the strata of American society that frequent Private Clubs
and are well traveled. Whether these Clubs are recognized from their inception or through the accumulated
passage of time, their traditional history and ability to attract and retain the finest members sets them apart as
Platinum Club Categories
THERE ARE FIVE PLATINUM CLUB OF AMERICA CATEGORIES for election: Country Clubs, Golf Clubs,
City Clubs, Athletic Clubs and Yacht Clubs. In 2016, the number of Clubs in each category are: one hundred fifty
(150) Country Clubs, fifty (50) Golf Clubs, fifty (50) City Clubs, twenty (20) Yacht Clubs and twenty (20) Athletic
Clubs. In total, there are 290 Clubs that have earned the honor of being a Platinum Club of America in 2016-2018.
Clubs that received a substantial number of votes were acknowledged as Candidates for Platinum status in 2018.
COUNTRY CLUBS are defined as full service Clubs with “Country Club” in the official name, offering
a wide variety of amenities in addition to Golf, and includes Residential Communities.
domiciles of excellence.
GOLF CLUBS are considered facilities with “Golf Club” in the official name, offering only a golf course or
courses with a Clubhouse and limited other recreational amenities.
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CITY CLUBS are Clubs with “City Club” in the official name, offering business meeting and banquet
rooms, member dining, athletic facilities, may provide hotel rooms and are located in city centers.
EXCELLENCE IN AMENITIES AND FACILITIES
It is the total array of facilities that provides excellence and fulfillment of the members needs in every
function and activity that makes it great. Remarkable Clubs invest on a regular and planned basis in the maintenance, supervision and replacement of the grounds, equipment and furnishings, while building reserves.
ATHLETIC CLUBS are identified as Clubs with “Athletic Club” in the official name with limited dining and
meeting facilities. Other Clubs including Beach, Hunt and Racquet Clubs are included in this category.
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YACHT CLUBS are Clubs with “Yacht” in the name and provide members with marina facilities, social
amenities and maritime activities.
CALIBER OF STAFF AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE LEVELS
Ladies and gentlemen serving ladies and gentleman is a maxim of the finest Clubs. Clubs that provide an
excellent work environment, compensation and benefits, attract outstanding employees in the community.
The quality of management is reflected by a staff that is well trained, well-mannered and highly motivated to
provide its members with an extraordinary experience.
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QUALITY OF MEMBERSHIP
* Clubs may only be recognized in one category. The Club’s official name is the primary consideration for the appropriate category designation,
unless requested by the Club and approved by the Advisory Board.
The Vote
THE VOTE was conducted electronically and confidentially through
a third party, SportsHub Technologies. Two Ballots were provided to
over 4,000 Private Clubs across the USA. One Ballot was completed
by the General Manager and the other by the Club President or Owner.
Great members are the heart and soul of successful Clubs. Members that represent the best qualities are
those that reflect the community values in which they live. They celebrate their heritage and religiously observe
their time-honored traditions. In addition, great members work hard to attract prospective new members who are
equally great.
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GOVERNANCE & PRUDENT FISCAL MANAGEMENT
PLATINUM CLUBS
OF AMERICA
Great Clubs are led by presidents, owners and directors who understand that their key role is strategy and
setting policy. High caliber boards work hard at ensuring continuity of effort and direction, term after term.
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They possess the wisdom to plan well and invest well. Prudent boards understand the need for regular dues
increases and occasional assessments, together with overall fiscal responsibility.
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ADAPTING TO CHANGING TIMES
Great Clubs work at anticipating their members and prospective members’ needs and interests. These Clubs
The Ballot requested that voters select the Clubs in a specific order.
The votes were submitted over a 30-day period, and the total number
of points received by each Club was divided by the number of voters
to provide an average score. To qualify, Clubs must have received a
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COUNTRY CLUBS
RANKINGPOINTS
GOLF &
CITY CLUBS
1–3
100
adopt a mission statement that resonates with members about who they are and where they want to be and then
4 – 10 70
develop a strategic plan to get there. Great Clubs are able to maintain traditions that reflect who they are and
11 – 25 50
RANKINGPOINTS
remain flexible to adapt to an ever-changing member market.
26 – 50 40
1–3
100
51 – 75
30
4 – 10 70
OVERALL EXPERIENCE
76 – 100 15
11 – 25 50
Great Clubs provide an “Unparalleled Experience” every day, one member at a time. These Clubs work hard
101 – 125 10
26 – 40 30
126 – 150 5
41 – 50
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to make decisions in the best interest of their members and those serving them. They encourage their staff to take
the initiative, and they support their efforts to deliver exceptional service. Outstanding Clubs continue to treasure
their shared experience, celebrate their achievements and appreciate one another – just like family.
ATHLETIC &
YACHT CLUBS
RANKINGPOINTS
1–3
100
4 – 10 70
11 – 15 50
16 – 20 25
21 and ABOVE
0
Top 150 Platinum Country Clubs
CLUB
POINTS
CLUB
POINTS
CLUB
POINTS
CLUB
POINTS
1 CONGRESSIONAL COUNTRY CLUB
Bethesda, Md.
81.20
26 SOUTHERN HILLS COUNTRY CLUB
Tulsa, Okla.
59.09
51 FISHER ISLAND CLUB
Fisher Island, Fla.
52.70
76 BERKELEY HALL CLUB
Bluffton, S.C.
48.61
2 OCEAN REEF CLUB
Key Largo, Fla.
78.48
27 MAYACAMA
Santa Rosa, Calif.
59.08
52 ADMIRALS COVE
Jupiter, Fla.
52.15
77 ONWENTSIA CLUB
Lake Forest, Ill.
48.07
3 BOCA WEST COUNTRY CLUB
Boca Raton, Fla.
76.90
28 JUPITER ISLAND CLUB
Hobe Sound, Fla.
59.07
53 LOST TREE CLUB
North Palm Beach, Fla.
52.12
78 PRAIRIE DUNES COUNTRY CLUB
Hutchinson, Kan.
48.06
4 CHEROKEE TOWN AND COUNTRY CLUB Atlanta, Ga.
74.20
29 WESTCHESTER COUNTRY CLUB
Rye, N.Y.
59.06
54 THE STANWICH CLUB
Greenwich, Conn.
52.11
79 INTERLACHEN COUNTRY CLUB
Edina, Minn.
47.92
5 THE VINTAGE CLUB
Indian Wells, Calif.
68.85
30 COUNTRY CLUB OF VIRGINIA Richmond, Va.
59.00
55 BALTIMORE COUNTRY CLUB
Baltimore, Md. 51.98
80 HUNTINGDON VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB Huntingdon Valley, Pa.
47.78
6 JOHN’S ISLAND CLUB
Vero Beach, Fla.
68.75
31 LORDS VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB
Lords Valley, Pa.
58.86
56 COLLETON RIVER CLUB
Bluffton, S.C.
51.78
81 THE CLUB AT LAS CAMPANAS
Santa Fe, N.M.
47.51
7 ADDISON RESERVE COUNTRY CLUB
Delray Beach, Fla.
68.16
32 BELLERIVE COUNTRY CLUB
St. Louis, Mo.
57.50
57 LAKE NAOMI CLUB
Pocono Pines, Pa.
51.52
82 LOBLOLLY
Hobe Sound, Fla.
47.40
8 LOS ANGELES COUNTRY CLUB
Los Angeles, Calif.
68.14
33 CAPITAL CITY CLUB
Atlanta, Ga.
57.45
58 NEW ORLEANS COUNTRY CLUB
New Orleans, La.
51.41
83 ARMY NAVY COUNTRY CLUB
Arlington/Fairfax, Va.
47.39
9 CHARLOTTE COUNTRY CLUB
Charlotte, N.C.
63.77
34 CARMEL COUNTRY CLUB
Charlotte, N.C.
57.06
59 SAUCON VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB
Bethlehem, Pa.
51.14
84 THE POLO CLUB OF BOCA RATON
Boca Raton, Fla.
47.28
10 THE COUNTRY CLUB
Brookline, Mass.
63.02
35 OAK HILL COUNTRY CLUB
Rochester, N.Y.
56.93
60 DALLAS COUNTRY CLUB
Dallas, Texas
50.52
85 KANSAS CITY COUNTRY CLUB
Mission Hills, Kan.
47.14
11 CHEVY CHASE CLUB
Chevy Chase, Md.
62.25
36 INDIAN HILL CLUB
Winnetka, Ill.
56.89
61 ROLLING ROCK CLUB
Ligonier, Pa.
50.40
86 MAROON CREEK CLUB
Aspen, Colo.
46.89
12 FISHERS ISLAND CLUB Fishers Island, N.Y.
61.93
37 BIG CANYON COUNTRY CLUB
Newport Beach, Calif.
56.81
62 BROKEN SOUND CLUB
Boca Raton, Fla.
50.15
87 CRYSTAL DOWNS COUNTRY CLUB
Frankfort, Mich.
46.86
13 THE RESERVE CLUB
Indian Wells, Calif.
61.75
38 SCIOTO COUNTRY CLUB
Columbus, Ohio
56.24
63 COUNTRY CLUB OF ROCHESTER
Rochester, N.Y.
49.90
88 ESTANCIA CLUB
Scottsdale, Ariz.
46.69
14 HOUSTON COUNTRY CLUB
Houston, Texas
61.63
39 LANCASTER COUNTRY CLUB
Lancaster, Pa.
55.80
64 THE BRIDGES AT RANCHO SANTA FE
Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.
49.89
89 GREENWICH COUNTRY CLUB
Greenwich, Conn.
46.67
15 RIVER OAKS COUNTRY CLUB
Houston, Texas
61.29
40 FARMINGTON COUNTRY CLUB
Charlottesville, Va.
55.59
65 CAROLINA COUNTRY CLUB
Raleigh, N.C.
49.77
90 FIDDLESTICKS COUNTRY CLUB
Fort Myers, Fla.
46.54
16 ISLEWORTH GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
Windermere, Fla.
41 THE RIVIERA COUNTRY CLUB
Pacific Palisades, Calif.
55.29
66 QUAIL HOLLOW CLUB
FRENCHMAN’S CREEK BEACH
17
& COUNTRY CLUB
Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. 60.39
42 LAKE NONA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
Orlando, Fla.
55.19
67 SHOOTING STAR
18 BEL-AIR COUNTRY CLUB
Los Angeles, Calif.
Nashville, Tenn.
55.06
68 CENTURY COUNTRY CLUB
19 THE MADISON CLUB
La Quinta, Calif.
59.86
44 CHERRY HILLS COUNTRY CLUB
Cherry Hills, Colo.
54.88
69 ATLANTA COUNTRY CLUB
Marietta, Ga.
49.09
20 MAIDSTONE CLUB
East Hampton, N.Y.
59.79
45 PHILADELPHIA CRICKET CLUB
Philadelphia, Pa.
54.86
70 ST. ANDREWS COUNTRY CLUB
Boca Raton, Fla.
MONTEREY PENINSULA
21
COUNTRY CLUB
Pebble Beach, Calif.
59.74
46 THE COUNTRY CLUB AT MIRASOL
Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. 54.55
71 INVERNESS CLUB
22 MEDINAH COUNTRY CLUB
Medinah, Ill.
59.55
47 KIAWAH ISLAND CLUB
Kiawah Island, S.C.
54.32
23 OAKLAND HILLS COUNTRY CLUB
Bloomfield Hills, Mich.
59.51
48 COUNTRY CLUB OF YORK
York, Pa.
24 INDIAN CREEK COUNTRY CLUB
Indian Creek Village, Fla. 59.46
49 THE CLUB AT MEDITERRA
25 DESERT MOUNTAIN CLUB
Scottsdale, Ariz.
50 ELDORADO COUNTRY CLUB
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Charlotte, N.C.
49.75
91 ROARING FORK CLUB
Basalt, Colo.
46.47
Jackson, Wyo.
49.64
92 BUTTERFIELD COUNTRY CLUB
Oak Brook, Ill.
46.35
Fort Worth, Texas
46.34
94 COLUMBIA COUNTRY CLUB
Chevy Chase, Md.
46.29
49.06
95 SKOKIE COUNTRY CLUB
Glencoe, Ill.
46.20
Toledo, Ohio
48.97
96 BILTMORE FOREST COUNTRY CLUB
Asheville, N.C.
46.09
72 HILLCREST COUNTRY CLUB
Los Angeles, Calif.
48.90
97 WAIALAE COUNTRY CLUB
Honolulu, Hawaii
45.67
54.27
73 THE COUNTRY CLUB
Pepper Pike, Ohio
48.83
98 FRENCHMAN’S RESERVE
Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. 45.58
Naples, Fla.
53.68
74 THUNDERBIRD COUNTRY CLUB
Rancho Mirage, Calif.
48.79
99 ST. LOUIS COUNTRY CLUB
St. Louis, Mo.
45.56
Indian Wells, Calif.
52.95
75 THE CLUB AT IBIS
West Palm Beach, Fla.
48.65
100 SLEEPY HOLLOW COUNTRY CLUB
Scarborough, N.Y.
45.48
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Top 50 Platinum Golf Clubs
Top 150 Platinum Country Clubs
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CLUB
POINTS
CLUB
POINTS
CLUB
POINTS
CLUB
POINTS
101 BALLANTYNE COUNTRY CLUB
Charlotte, N.C.
45.43
126 LA JOLLA COUNTRY CLUB
La Jolla, Calif.
44.12
1 PINE VALLEY GOLF CLUB
Clementon, N.J.94.30
26 WHISPER ROCK GOLF CLUB
Scottsdale, Ariz.
102 SHERWOOD COUNTRY CLUB
Thousand Oaks, Calif.
45.40
127 PHILADELPHIA COUNTRY CLUB
Gladwyne, Pa.
44.09
2 AUGUSTA NATIONAL GOLF CLUB
Augusta, Ga.92.01
27 BURNING TREE CLUB
Bethesda, Md.51.18
103 WILMINGTON COUNTRY CLUB
Wilmington, Del.
45.38
128 MIRABEL CLUB
Scottsdale, Ariz.
44.00
3 BALTUSROL GOLF CLUB
Springfield, N.J.77.25
28 CONWAY FARMS GOLF CLUB
Lake Forest, Ill.50.76
104 DENVER COUNTRY CLUB
Denver, Colo.
45.32
129 JUPITER COUNTRY CLUB Jupiter, Fla. 43.97
4 MERION GOLF CLUB
Ardmore, Pa.73.37
29 THE LOXAHATCHEE CLUB
Jupiter, Fla.49.86
105 BELLE HAVEN COUNTRY CLUB
Alexandria, Va.
45.31
130 PHOENIX COUNTRY CLUB
Phoenix, Ariz.43.89
5 CYPRESS POINT CLUB
Pebble Beach, Calif.70.60
30 OLD MARSH GOLF CLUB
Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.49.58
106 PARADISE VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB
Paradise Valley, Ariz.
45.21
131 BELFAIR
Bluffton, S.C.
43.78
6 OAKMONT COUNTRY CLUB
Oakmont, Pa.68.37
ARNOLD PALMER’S BAY HILL
31
CLUB & LODGE
Orlando, Fla.48.57
107 OLYMPIA FIELDS COUNTRY CLUB
Olympia Fields, Ill. 45.19
132 BONITA BAY CLUB Bonita Springs, Fla.
43.64
7 WINGED FOOT GOLF CLUB
Mamaroneck, N.Y.66.88
32 THE GOLF CLUB New Albany, Ohio48.39
108 CANOE BROOK COUNTRY CLUB
Summit, N.J.
45.08
133 MYERS PARK COUNTRY CLUB
Charlotte, N.C.
43.53
8 SHINNECOCK HILLS GOLF CLUB
Southampton, N.Y.62.07
33 TRADITION GOLF CLUB
La Quinta, Calif. 48.33
109 THE HIDEAWAY
La Quinta, Calif.
45.06
134 BROOK HOLLOW CLUB
Dallas, Texas
43.49
9 ARONIMINK GOLF CLUB
Newton Square, Pa.61.57
34 DOUBLE EAGLE CLUB
Galena, Ohio48.29
110 WOODFIELD COUNTRY CLUB
Boca Raton, Fla.
45.03
135 BONITA BAY CLUB Naples, Fla.
43.44
10 SEMINOLE GOLF CLUB
North Palm Beach, Fla.61.06
35 CASTLE PINES GOLF CLUB
Castle Rock, Colo.48.10
111 PIPING ROCK CLUB
Locust Valley, N.Y.
45.00
136 NORTH SHORE COUNTRY CLUB
Glenview, Ill.
43.40
11 CAVES VALLEY GOLF CLUB
Owings Mills, Md.60.76
36 HAZELTINE NATIONAL GOLF CLUB
Chaska, Minn.47.86
112 CAMARGO CLUB
Cincinnati, Ohio
44.91
137 OKLAHOMA CITY GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Nichols Hills, Okla.
43.33
12 NATIONAL GOLF LINKS OF AMERICA
Southampton, N.Y.60.69
37 QUAKER RIDGE GOLF CLUB
Scarsdale, N.Y.
113 THE EVERGLADES CLUB
Palm Beach, Fla.
44.89
138 THE STOCK FARM CLUB
Hamilton, Mont.
43.25
13 SAN FRANCISCO GOLF CLUB
San Francisco, Calif.57.50
TRUMP NATIONAL GOLF CLUB
38 BEDMINSTER
Bedminster, N.J.47.50
114 MYOPIA HUNT CLUB
South Hamilton, Mass.
44.87
139 PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB
Palm Beach, Fla.
43.22
14 MUIRFIELD VILLAGE GOLF CLUB
Dublin, Ohio56.43
39 BUTLER NATIONAL GOLF CLUB
Oak Brook, Ill.
115 ROUND HILL CLUB
Greenwich, Conn.
44.86
140 GRANDFATHER GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Linville, N.C.
43.16
15 CHICAGO GOLF CLUB
Wheaton, Ill.55.61
40 3 CREEK RANCH GOLF CLUB
Jackson Hole, Wyo.47.35
116 COUNTRY CLUB OF ORLANDO
Orlando, Fla.
44.84
141 FRESH MEADOW COUNTRY CLUB
43.09
16 THE SANCTUARY GOLF CLUB
Sanibel, Fla.55.47
41 FRIAR’S HEAD
Riverhead, N.Y.47.33
117 PIEDMONT DRIVING CLUB
Atlanta, Ga.
44.81
142 OLD WARSON COUNTRY CLUB St. Louis, Mo.
43.05
17 PRESTON TRAIL GOLF CLUB
Dallas, Texas55.16
42 EAST LAKE GOLF CLUB
Atlanta, Ga.47.21
118 SAN ANTONIO COUNTRY CLUB
San Antonio, Texas
Bloomfield Hills, Mich.
43.04
18 THE ALOTIAN CLUB
Roland, Ark.55.13
43 DEEPDALE GOLF CLUB
Manhasset, N.Y.47.10
119 COUNTRY CLUB OF NORTH CAROLINA
Pinehurst, N.C.
44.71
144 THE RIDGEWOOD COUNTRY CLUB
Paramus, N.J.
42.94
19 DESERT HIGHLANDS GOLF CLUB
Scottsdale, Ariz.54.38
CALIFORNIA GOLF CLUB
44
OF SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco, Calif.
120 COUNTRY CLUB OF BUFFALO
Williamsville, N.Y.
44.69
145 GOZZER RANCH GOLF & LAKE CLUB
Harrison, Idaho
42.86
20 ADIOS GOLF CLUB
Coconut Creek, Fla.54.00
45 McARTHUR GOLF CLUB
Hobe Sound, Fla.46.79
121 THE CLUB AT CARLTON WOODS
The Woodlands, Texas
44.66
146 PINEHURST COUNTRY CLUB
Pinehurst, N.C.
42.82
21 PEACHTREE GOLF CLUB
Atlanta, Ga.52.88
46 OLD SANDWICH GOLF CLUB
Plymouth, Mass.46.67
122 WOODMONT COUNTRY CLUB
Rockville, Md.
44.60
147 PENSACOLA COUNTRY CLUB
Pensacola, Fla.
42.77
22 LAUREL VALLEY GOLF CLUB
Ligonier, Pa.52.86
47 ATLANTIC GOLF CLUB
Bridgehampton, N.J.
123 PLAINFIELD COUNTRY CLUB
Edison, N.J.
44.51
148 GLEN OAKS CLUB
Westbury, N.Y.
42.75
23 SAGE VALLEY GOLF CLUB
Graniteville, S.C.52.38
48 MEDALIST GOLF CLUB
Hobe Sound, Fla.46.30
124 YEAMANS HALL CLUB Charleston, S.C.
44.41
149 LA QUINTA COUNTRY CLUB
La Quinta, Calif.
42.73
24 BIGHORN GOLF CLUB
Palm Desert, Calif.52.08
49 SHADY CANYON GOLF CLUB
Irvine, Calif.
46.25
125 LAKE SHORE COUNTRY CLUB
44.40
150 BETHESDA COUNTRY CLUB
Bethesda, Md.
42.71
25 JUPITER HILLS CLUB
Tequesta, Fla.51.82
50 WADE HAMPTON GOLF CLUB
Cashiers, N.C.
46.17
PLATINUM CLUBS
OF AMERICA
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Glencoe, Ill.
Lake Success, N.Y.
PLATINUM CLUBS
OF AMERICA
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51.20
47.83
47.47
46.96
46.40
Top 20 Platinum Athletic Clubs
Top 50 Platinum City Clubs
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1THE UNION LEAGUE OF PHILADELPHIA Philadelphia, Pa.
90.13
26 THE LOTOS CLUB
New York, N.Y.
51.88
1 NEW YORK ATHLETIC CLUB New York, N.Y.86.44
11 DENVER ATHLETIC CLUB
Denver, Colo.68.72
2 JONATHAN CLUB
Los Angeles, Calif.
77.75
27 SAINT LOUIS CLUB
St. Louis, Mo.
51.67
2 MULTNOMAH ATHLETIC CLUB
Portland, Ore.86.03
12 BEL-AIR BAY CLUB
Pacific Palisades, Calif.68.35
3 THE UNIVERSITY CLUB – NEW YORK
New York, N.Y.
76.98
28 THE KNICKERBOCKER CLUB
New York, N.Y.
51.30
3 DETROIT ATHLETIC CLUB
Detroit, Mich.85.39
13 MISSOURI ATHLETIC CLUB
St. Louis, Mo.68.18
4 UNIVERSITY CLUB OF CHICAGO
Chicago, Ill.
70.57
29 HAVARD CLUB OF NEW YORK CITY
New York, N.Y.
49.77
4 THE OLYMPIC CLUB
San Francisco, Calif.82.52
14 THE WESTMOOR CLUB
Nantucket, Mass.67.63
5 DUQUESNE CLUB
Pittsburgh, Pa.
69.77
30 THE MAR-A-LAGO CLUB
Palm Beach, Fla.
49.62
5 WASHINGTON ATHLETIC CLUB
Seattle, Wash.79.29
15 THE RACQUET CLUB OF PHILADELPHIA Philadelphia, Pa.66.92
6 CALIFORNIA CLUB
Los Angeles, Calif.
67.50
31 THE CENTER CLUB
Baltimore, Md.
49.49
6 ATLANTA ATHLETIC CLUB
Atlanta, Ga.71.23
16 DALLAS ATHLETIC CLUB
Dallas, Texas65.00
7 THE FORT WORTH CLUB
Fort Worth, Texas63.66
32 CHARLOTTE CITY CLUB
Charlotte, N.C.
49.45
7 BATH AND TENNIS CLUB
Palm Beach, Fla.70.90
17 RACQUET CLUB LADUE
St. Louis, Mo.63.95
8 UNION LEAGUE OF CHICAGO
Chicago, Ill.
63.05
33 THE SHREVEPORT CLUB
Shreveport, La.
49.41
8 NEW ORLEANS LAWN TENNIS CLUB
New Orleans, La.70.36
18 RACQUET AND TENNIS CLUB
New York, N.Y.63.57
THE METROPOLITAN CLUB OF
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THE CITY OF WASHINGTON
Washington, D.C.
62.31
34 THE RAINIER CLUB
Seattle, Wash.
49.14
9 THE BEACH CLUB
Santa Monica, Calif.70.00
19 MILWAUKEE ATHLETIC CLUB
Milwaukee, Wis.63.07
10 COSMOS CLUB
Washington, D.C.
61.43
35 THE BEACH CLUB
Palm Beach, Fla.
48.77
10 LOS ANGELES ATHLETIC CLUB
Los Angeles, Calif.69.79
20 PORT ROYAL CLUB
Naples, Fla.63.02
11 PACIFIC-UNION CLUB
San Francisco, Calif.60.61
36 THE POINSETT CLUB
Greenville, S.C.48.67
12 WESTMORELAND CLUB
Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
60.25
37 THE YALE CLUB OF NEW YORK CITY
New York, N.Y.
48.00
13 THE CHICAGO CLUB
Chicago, Ill.
59.31
38 THE BROOK
New York, N.Y.
47.87
14 THE PENN CLUB
New York, N.Y.
58.68
39 THE UNION CLUB OF CLEVELAND
Cleveland, Ohio
47.86
15 THE DALLAS PETROLEUM CLUB
Dallas, Texas
58.41
40 THE COLUMBIA CLUB
Indianapolis, Ind.
47.73
16 HARVARD CLUB OF BOSTON
Boston, Mass.
58.29
41 THE CORNELL CLUB - NEW YORK
New York, N.Y.
47.65
1 ST. FRANCIS YACHT CLUB
San Francisco, Calif.85.50
11 SAILFISH CLUB OF FLORIDA
Palm Beach, Fla.65.71
17 METROPOLITAN CLUB
New York, N.Y.
56.73
42 THE PACIFIC CLUB
Newport Beach, Calif.
47.50
2 SAN DIEGO YACHT CLUB
San Diego, Calif.83.68
12 BEACH POINT CLUB
Mamaroneck, N.Y.65.33
THE UNIVERSITY CLUB OF
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WASHINGTON DC
Washington, D.C.
55.71
43 THE STANDARD CLUB
Chicago, Ill.
47.27
3 GROSSE POINTE YACHT CLUB
Grosse Pointe Shores, Mich.79.14
19 THE HAMILTON CLUB
Lancaster, Pa.
54.31
44 ARLINGTON CLUB
Portland, Ore.
47.17
4 NEW YORK YACHT CLUB
New York, N.Y.77.00
14 NEWPORT HARBOR YACHT CLUB
Newport Beach, Calif.64.00
20 CITY CLUB AT RIVER RANCH
Lafayette, La.
53.83
45 GENESEE VALLEY CLUB
Rochester, N.Y.
47.14
5 ANNAPOLIS YACHT CLUB
Annapolis, Md.75.00
15 BALBOA YACHT CLUB
Corona Del Mar, Calif.63.69
21 THE MINNEAPOLIS CLUB
Minneapolis, Minn.
53.24
46 SOMERSET CLUB
Boston, Mass.
46.47
6 THE SAN FRANCISCO YACHT CLUB
Belvedere, Calif.72.86
16 TAMPA YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB
Tampa Bay, Fla.63.03
22 THE UNION LEAGUE CLUB
New York, N.Y.
53.10
47 CITY CLUB LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles, Calif.
45.90
7 CHICAGO YACHT CLUB
Chicago, Ill.71.29
17 NEWPORT YACHT CLUB Newport, R.I.62.34
23 BOHEMIAN CLUB
San Francisco, Calif.
52.88
48 THE MILWAUKEE CLUB
Milwaukee, Wisc. 45.65
8 NAPLES YACHT CLUB
Naples, Fla.68.95
18 CALIFORNIA YACHT CLUB
Marina Del Rey, Calif.62.22
24 THE BUFFALO CLUB Buffalo, N.Y.52.35
49 THE PRINCETON CLUB
New York, N.Y.
45.62
9 SOUTHERN YACHT CLUB
New Orleans, La.67.11
19 KEY LARGO ANGLERS CLUB
Key Largo, Fla.61.96
UNION CLUB OF THE
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New York, N.Y.
THE ARMY AND NAVY CLUB
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ON FARRAGUT SQUARE
Washington, D.C.
45.60
10 PELICAN ISLE YACHT CLUB
Naples, Fla.66.61
20 WHITE BEAR YACHT CLUB
White Bear Lake, Minn.61.85
PLATINUM CLUBS
OF AMERICA
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Top 20 Platinum Yacht Clubs
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Palm Beach, Fla.65.17
Platinum Club License Benefits
FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS, Club Leaders Forum has been the go-to resource for the Private Club Industry. In a continuing effort
to strive for Excellence and provide additional benefits to Clubs, Managers and Members, Club Leaders Forum has added
many new benefits and programs for licensed Platinum Clubs of America:
• The authority to use the Platinum Clubs of America name, logo, likeness and 5-Star Private Club in all
communications and collateral materials. Licensed Clubs may create their own recognition products or purchase items through preferred vendors.
• The FORUM — the preeminent biannual Private Club publication. Established in 1997, The FORUM
is Relevant, Informative and Creative. An electronic copy will be provided in the Spring and Fall of each licensed year.
• Access to the Platinum Clubs Online Discussion Groups. Exclusive to General Managers and Department Heads, this elite group provides questions and answers to issues and hot topics in the Private Club industry.
• An invitation to the exclusive Excellence in Platinum Clubs LIVE event held prior to the CMAA Conference and Business Expo. This event, for licensed Platinum Club General Managers, provides an opportunity to gather knowledge from the Club Leaders Forum Board of Advisors, unique sources in parallel industries and the occasion to network with Managers from the finest Private Clubs in America and around the World.
• The opportunity to attend the three-day event for Platinum Club General Managers and Club Presidents/Leaders held each Fall. This elite gathering will provide a combination of education, networking and recreation.
The inaugural event will be conducted at one of the Platinum Clubs of the World, Diamante in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
• Access for Management, Leaders and Members to the Platinum Circle. The Platinum Circle offers a
variety of benefits, opportunities and programs in keeping with the Platinum Club standard of Excellence.
The Platinum Circle is comprised of organizations that demonstrate exemplary quality.
The Platinum Circle
The Platinum Circle has been created to provide Club Managers, Boards and Members with an array of programs and benefits
to enhance the Platinum Clubs of America program. Platinum Licensees will be provided with full contact information and
instructions once their License is secured.
PLATINUM CLUBS
OF AMERICA
Programs and Benefits5forS your
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CADDIEMASTER®will provide a complimentary phone consultation or schedule an onsite visit to present a complete
evaluation of your Club’s Caddie Program.
CaddieMaster is the leading provider of caddie services in America. Currently, the organization consists of more than 2,000 caddies
and 100 managers. A comprehensive client list includes many of the finest Private Clubs in the world. CaddieMaster has developed
a unique recruitment and screening process, daily operational management systems, training programs and materials that ensure Clubs
receive an exceptional caddie product. www.caddiemaster.com
DENEHY CLUB THINKING PARTNERS® will engage your Club’s management and Board in a one-hour
phone consultation on Club governance, executive career planning, membership marketing and/or executive performance
management.
Denehy Club Thinking Partners is a full service executive search and management consulting firm serving the Private Club and boutique resort
industries. Club Thinking Partners has consulted on more than 600 projects. Whether recruiting a senior level employee, evaluating an aspect of
club operations, advising the board on governance, or strengthening your management team’s effectiveness, they are your thinking partner.
www.denehycpt.com
PUBLISHING & MEDIA GROUP
LEGENDARY PUBLISHING & MEDIA GROUP will conduct an onsite presentation on custom book
publishing or the design and production of Club collateral materials.
Legendary Publishing & Media Group (LPMG) is the premier custom book publishing company for many of the world’s Private Clubs. They produce
books of exceptional quality for your Club’s anniversary, centennial or history. Their books include: The Yale Club of New York City, The History of Newport Country Club, The Story of Golf at The Country Club (Brookline, Mass.) and The Art of the The Links Club (New York City). LPMG also designs and
produces Club collateral materials including video, brochures, newsletters (both print and digital) and email campaigns. www.legendarypmg.com
PUBLISHING & MEDIA GROUP
MITCHELL SPEARMAN offers a complimentary phone consultation regarding instruction and academy
operations, or he will make an onsite visit for a preferred fee.
For more than 30 years, Mr. Spearman has been at the top of the golf instructional industry, providing invaluable
insight regarding practice facility, instructional academy design and operations. With academy locations across the Eastern U.S., the Caribbean,
and in London, he has in-depth knowledge of every aspect of the business. Mr. Spearman has developed a list of best practices that Clubs
leverage to upgrade operations, improve service, and enhance profitability. www.mitchellspearman.com
THE NATIONAL CLUB ASSOCIATION® Vice President of Government Relations and General Counsel, Brad Steele, will
consult by telephone for one hour in 2017 and 2018 on your Club’s issues of concern, and matters impacting the Private Club industry.
The NCA has been the advocate for the Private Club industry in Washington, D.C., for more than 55 years. As the voice of
Private Clubs on Capitol Hill, NCA ensures that Club concerns are forefront when legislative and regulatory issues affecting the industry are being
decided. NCA provides Club leaders an array of resources on Club industry trends, governance best practices, legal and operational matters and
ways to strengthen Club leadership. Mr. Steele serves as the industry’s chief lobbyist and has expert knowledge of legislation and regulations
impacting Private Clubs as well as the cases that can set precedence for the industry, which is an extremely valuable asset. www.nationalclub.org
Programs and Benefits for your Club and Members
JETSUITE® will offer private jet charter from their extensive fleet to Club members at their most preferred rate,
and provide flight credits for membership deposits.
JetSuite’s vision is to provide the freedom and exhilaration of private air travel to more people than ever by transparent pricing, efficient operations,
acute attention to detail, acclaimed customer service and industry leading safety practices. JetSuite’s fleet offers WiFi-equipped Phenom 100s,
JetSuite Edition CJ3s and 30-seat E135s. JetSuite is IS-BAO certified and rated Platinum by ARGUS, the highest possible safety rating in the private
jet industry. www.jetsuite.com
TECHNOGYM® professionals will participate in a telephone consultation or onsite visit providing a comprehensive evaluation
for your Club. Club members may benefit from the same exclusive pricing on home equipment, as offered to licensed Clubs.
PLATINUM CLUBS
OF AMERICA
Technogym is a world-class leader in the innovation and manufacturer of high-end fitness equipment and wellness
technology solutions for commercial and private use. Offering multiple lines of elite fitness products, and as the official fitness equipment supplier of the past six Olympic Games, Technogym has cemented its place as the world’s most prestigious provider of high-quality, ergonomically
sound fitness equipment. Technogym equipment can be found in over 65,000 facilities and over 100,000 homes throughout 100 countries in the
world. www.technogym.com
5 S TA R P R I VAT E C L U B
PERRY GOLF TM will provide Club members a food & beverage or golf shop credit equal to 10% of the value of a PerryGolf Land
Tour or 5% for a Cruise. Guests who travel on the same itinerary will receive a 5% credit on any future PerryGolf Land Tour or Cruise.
PerryGolf™ is one of the most respected providers of golf tours and cruises to the world’s most memorable destinations,
ranging from Scotland and Ireland to the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, Russia, Canada, the Arabian Gulf, New Zealand,
Australia and South Africa. Since 1984, they have arranged every aspect of custom and fixed itineraries for groups of men, women and couples that
combine marquee golf with sightseeing, safaris, wine tours and luxury resorts. Also offered are custom packages with exclusive access to The Open.
www.perrygolf.com
SHOP THE FINEST® will present to your Club members, who enjoy and appreciate the finest men’s apparel and
accessories, a 10% credit for each purchase made through the Shop The Finest online store.
Shop The Finest specializes is presenting, through their online store, the finest men’s luxury clothing and accessories in
the world, for a fraction of normal retail prices. The majority of selections and offerings are handmade and imported directly from Italy, with new
merchandise arriving weekly. Luxury brands include Brioni, Brunello Cucinelli, Kiton, Loro Piana, Zegna and many other renowned tailors. Many
of the suits and jackets require days of hand stitching to finish, and feature the best design and most luxurious fabrics. www.shopthefinest.com
2018 Platinum Club of America Candidates
Country Clubs
Golf Clubs
Austin Country Club—Austin, Texas
Calusa Pines Golf Club— Naples, Fla.
Boston Club—New Orleans, La.
Bent Creek Country Club—Lititz, Pa.
Crooked Stick Golf Club—Carmel, Ind.
Colony Club—New York, N.Y.
Brae Burn Country Club—West Newton, Mass.
Dallas National Golf Club—Dallas, Texas
Cosmopolitan Club—New York, N.Y.
Burlingame Country Club—Hillsborough, Calif.
Fox Chapel Golf Club—Pittsburgh, Pa.
Governors Club—Tallahassee, Fla.
Chechessee Creek Club—Oakatie, S.C.
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Platinum Clubs of the World
Recognizing Excellence in Private Golf & Country Clubs
For more than 20 years, Club Leaders Forum has
elections are conducted independently by a third party,
presided over the process to elect the Platinum Clubs
with full transparency and the results certified as true
Frederica Golf Club—Saint Simons Island, Ga.
Maryland Club—Baltimore, Md.
of America, establishing the top 5% of Private
Collier’s Reserve Country Club—Naples, Fla.
Garden City Golf Club—Garden City, N.Y.
Orleans Club—New Orleans, La.
Country Club of Detroit—Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich.
Santa Barbara Club—Santa Barbara, Calif.
Clubs that demonstrate Excellence in
Gulf Stream Golf Club—Delray Beach, Fla.
Del Mar Country Club—Del Mar, Calif.
Hamilton Farm Golf Club—Gladstone, N.J.
Sulgrave Club—Washington, D.C.
the United States. Platinum Clubs
Diablo Country Club—Diablo, Calif. and correct.
The Platinum Clubs of the World
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The Algonquin Club of Boston—Boston, Mass.
of the World was established by
Ocean Forest Golf Club—Sea Island, Ga.
The Athenaeum—Pasadena, Calif.
Fiddler’s Creek—Naples, Fla.
Quail Valley Golf Club—Vero Beach, Fla.
The Commonwealth Club—Richmond, Va.
Club Leaders Forum in 2013 to
Grey Oaks Country Club—Naples, Fla.
RedStick Golf Club—Vero Beach, Fla.
The Coronado Club—Houston, Texas
determine the finest Private Golf
Interlachen Country Club—Winter Park, Fla.
Sebonack Golf Club—Southampton, N.Y.
The George Town Club—Washington, D.C.
Kenwood Country Club—Cincinnati, Ohio
The Hope Club—Providence, R.I.
and Country Club experiences
Secession Golf Club—Beaufort, S.C.
Lehigh Country Club—Allentown, Pa.
Shoal Creek Golf Club—Shoal Creek, Ala.
The Links Club—New York, N.Y.
Long Cove Club—Hilton Head Island, S.C.
Shoreacres—Lake Bluff, Ill.
The Pacific Club—Honolulu, Hawaii
Martis Camp—Lake Tahoe, Calif.
The Bear’s Club—Jupiter, Fla.
The Palmetto Club—Columbia, S.C.
Meadow Club—Fairfax, Calif.
The Honors Course—Ooltewah, Tenn.
The Union Club of Boston—Boston, Mass.
Metairie Country Club—Metairie, La.
The Old Collier Golf Club—Naples, Fla.
The University Club of Boston—Boston, Mass.
differs from the Platinum Clubs
Milwaukee Country Club—River Hills, Wisc.
The Quarry at La Quinta—La Quinta, Calif.
University Club of Portland—Portland, Ore.
of America. The Platinum Clubs of
Mountain Lake Club—Lake Wales, Fla.
Trump National Jupiter—Jupiter, Fla.
Newport Country Club—Newport, R.I.
Valhalla Golf Club—Louisville, Ky.
America biennial election takes place in
dates for the next election. The Advi-
Orchid Island Club—Vero Beach, Fla.
the even years (2014, 2016, 2018) through
sory Board worked with Club Leaders
a vote of more than 3000 Club General
Forum to develop the Six Platinum
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Kinloch Golf Club—Manakin-Sabot, Va.
Exmoor Country Club—Highland Park, Ill.
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Athletic Clubs
Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club—Corona Del Mar, Calif.
Palm Beach Polo & Country Club—Wellington, Fla.
Pine Brook Country Club —Weston, Mass.
Bay Colony Beach Club—Naples, Fla.
Boston Yacht Club—Marblehead, Mass.
Managers, Presidents and Owners. In the
Riviera Country Club—Coral Gables, Fla.
Bellevue Club—Bellevue, Wa.
Carolina Yacht Club—Charleston, S.C.
odd years (2013, 2015, 2017) the Platinum Clubs of the
which the Panel utilizes to cast their vote. In 2015, the
Santa Ana Country Club—Santa Ana, Calif.
East Bank Club—Chicago, Ill.
Coral Reef Yacht Club—Miami, Fla.
Sea Pines Country Club—Hilton Head, S.C.
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club—La Jolla, Calif.
Edgartown Yacht Club—Edgartown, Mass.
World are elected by an International Panel appointed
ballot comprised 630 Private Golf and Country Clubs
Shady Oaks Country Club—Fort Worth, Texas
North Hills Club—Raleigh, N.C. Hyannis Yacht Club—Hyannis Port, Mass.
by Club Leaders Forum and the Advisory Board. The
from 58 Countries.
Siwanoy Country Club—Bronxville, N.Y.
Pine Creek Sporting Club—Okeechobee, Fla.
Marco Island Yacht Club—Marco Island, Fla.
The Country Club of Little Rock—Little Rock, Ark.
The Athletic Club of Columbus—Columbus, Ohio
Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club—Boca Raton, Fla.
Oyster Harbors Club—Osterville, Mass.
Bay Head Yacht Club—Bay Head, N.J.
PLATINUM CLUBS
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The Briar Club—Houston, Texas
Santa Barbara Yacht Club—Santa Barbara, Calif.
The Mayfield Sand Ridge Club—South Euclid, Ohio
The Houstonian Club—Houston, Texas
Shelter Island Yacht Club—Shelter Island Hts, N.Y.
The Minikahda Club—Minneapolis, Minn.
The Racquet Club of Chicago—Chicago, Ill.
Waikiki Yacht Club—Honolulu, Hawaii The Racquet Club of Memphis—Memphis, Tenn.
The Landings Club—Savannah, Ga.
The Park Country Club of Buffalo— Williamsville, N.Y.
Vaquero Club—Westlake, Texas
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Virginia Country Club—Long Beach, Calif.
Waverley Country Club—Portland, Ore.
Wee Burn Country Club—Darien, Conn.
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Congratulations to the 2015 Platinum Clubs of the World.
Club Leaders Forum eagerly awaits the next election in 2017 to establish the Clubs
that represent Excellence in the Private Club industry around the globe.
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