America s Top Private Clubs of Excellence ELECTED BY CLUB MANAGERS, PRESIDENTS AND OWNERS NATIONWIDE PRESENTED BY

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1 PLATINUM CLUBS OF AMERICA America s Top Private Clubs of Excellence ELECTED BY CLUB MANAGERS, PRESIDENTS AND OWNERS NATIONWIDE PRESENTED BY

2 A MESSAGE TO CLUB MANAGERS, BOARDS, OWNERS AND MEMBERS CLUB LEADERS FORUM and the esteemed members of the Advisory Board are proud to present the 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 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. Thirty-five new Country Clubs were elected Platinum and 21 Clubs joined the list in the other four categories. Many clubs climbed the list, which is a testament to their commitment to Excellence and adherence to the Seven Selection Criteria. 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) and Christine Pooler (Merion Golf Club). Congratulations to the Country, Golf, City, Yacht and Athletic Clubs elected Platinum Clubs of America It is my sincere hope that Platinum Licensees will enjoy the many new program benefits that have been developed for Clubs, General Managers, their Boards and Members. Respectfully yours, Dennis W. Burns, Executive Director 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 provides experienced guidance and oversight regarding the Platinum Club elections, License Program and all other services provided by Club Leaders Forum. MICHAEL McCARTHY Addison Reserve Country Club KEVIN VITALE Baltusrol Golf Club NORM RICH 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 COLIN BURNS Winged Foot Golf Club

3 PLATINUM CLUBS OF AMERICA PLATINUM CLUBS OF THE WORLD Club Leaders Forum in Review SINCE ASSUMING RESPONSIBILITY for Club Leaders Forum and the Platinum Club organization in 2012, Management, in conjunction with the Advisory Board, has worked diligently to support Leaders in the 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 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 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. Much has been accomplished in the past four years to enhance the benefits of the Platinum Club License Program. Club Leaders Forum conducted the inaugural Excellence in Platinum Clubs LIVE event prior to 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. The Private Club Assessment Program has been warmly received and utilized by Private Clubs across the nation. Conducted over a two-day period, a senior executive from Club Leaders Forum visits the Club and employs the Seven Platinum Club Selection Criteria to assess the Club s operation. The visit culminates in the production of an executive summary prepared for the Club s Board and Management. An Online Discussion Group was launched in 2016 to create connections between Platinum Clubs and their Staff. Club Managers and Department Heads may now communicate with each other, pose questions and provide 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 Platinum Clubs of America are the benefits available from the members of the Platinum Circle. A full description can be found in the latter pages of this Announcement Booklet. In the future, not only will Clubs benefit from Platinum recognition, but also Boards, Club Members and Senior Staff will enjoy added value. Congratulations to the Platinum Clubs elected by their peers this year. The election process begins with a preliminary ballot and extends over a 90-day period, with final votes cast then tabulated and certified as true and correct by an independent third party. The result of this extended process is the election of the 290 Platinum Clubs of America who can stand proud.

4 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: 1UNIVERSAL 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 domiciles of excellence. 2EXCELLENCE 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. 3CALIBER 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. 4QUALITY OF MEMBERSHIP 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. 5GOVERNANCE & PRUDENT FISCAL MANAGEMENT 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. 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. 6ADAPTING TO CHANGING TIMES Great Clubs work at anticipating their members and prospective members needs and interests. These Clubs adopt a mission statement that resonates with members about who they are and where they want to be and then develop a strategic plan to get there. Great Clubs are able to maintain traditions that reflect who they are and remain flexible to adapt to an ever-changing member market. 7OVERALL EXPERIENCE Great Clubs provide an Unparalleled Experience every day, one member at a time. These Clubs work hard 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.

5 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 Clubs that received a substantial number of votes were acknowledged as Candidates for Platinum status in 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. 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. 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. 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. YACHT CLUBS are Clubs with Yacht in the name and provide members with marina facilities, social amenities and maritime activities. * 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 PLATINUM CLUBS OF AMERICA COUNTRY CLUBS 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. 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 minimum of 50 votes in the Country and Golf Club Categories and 25 votes in the City, Athletic and Yacht Club Categories. RANKING POINTS and ABOVE 0 GOLF & CITY CLUBS RANKING POINTS and ABOVE 0 ATHLETIC & YACHT CLUBS RANKING POINTS and ABOVE 0

6 PLATINUM CLUBS OF AMERICA Top 150 Platinum Country Clubs CLUB POINTS CLUB POINTS 1 CONGRESSIONAL COUNTRY CLUB Bethesda, Md SOUTHERN HILLS COUNTRY CLUB Tulsa, Okla OCEAN REEF CLUB Key Largo, Fla MAYACAMA Santa Rosa, Calif BOCA WEST COUNTRY CLUB Boca Raton, Fla JUPITER ISLAND CLUB Hobe Sound, Fla CHEROKEE TOWN AND COUNTRY CLUB Atlanta, Ga WESTCHESTER COUNTRY CLUB Rye, N.Y THE VINTAGE CLUB Indian Wells, Calif COUNTRY CLUB OF VIRGINIA Richmond, Va JOHN S ISLAND CLUB Vero Beach, Fla LORDS VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB Lords Valley, Pa ADDISON RESERVE COUNTRY CLUB Delray Beach, Fla BELLERIVE COUNTRY CLUB St. Louis, Mo LOS ANGELES COUNTRY CLUB Los Angeles, Calif CAPITAL CITY CLUB Atlanta, Ga CHARLOTTE COUNTRY CLUB Charlotte, N.C CARMEL COUNTRY CLUB Charlotte, N.C THE COUNTRY CLUB Brookline, Mass OAK HILL COUNTRY CLUB Rochester, N.Y CHEVY CHASE CLUB Chevy Chase, Md INDIAN HILL CLUB Winnetka, Ill FISHERS ISLAND CLUB Fishers Island, N.Y BIG CANYON COUNTRY CLUB Newport Beach, Calif THE RESERVE CLUB Indian Wells, Calif SCIOTO COUNTRY CLUB Columbus, Ohio HOUSTON COUNTRY CLUB Houston, Texas LANCASTER COUNTRY CLUB Lancaster, Pa RIVER OAKS COUNTRY CLUB Houston, Texas FARMINGTON COUNTRY CLUB Charlottesville, Va ISLEWORTH GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Windermere, Fla THE RIVIERA COUNTRY CLUB Pacific Palisades, Calif FRENCHMAN S CREEK BEACH 17 Palm Beach Gardens, Fla LAKE NONA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Orlando, Fla & COUNTRY CLUB 18 BEL-AIR COUNTRY CLUB Los Angeles, Calif BELLE MEADE COUNTRY CLUB Nashville, Tenn THE MADISON CLUB La Quinta, Calif CHERRY HILLS COUNTRY CLUB Cherry Hills, Colo MAIDSTONE CLUB East Hampton, N.Y PHILADELPHIA CRICKET CLUB Philadelphia, Pa MONTEREY PENINSULA 21 Pebble Beach, Calif THE COUNTRY CLUB AT MIRASOL Palm Beach Gardens, Fla COUNTRY CLUB 22 MEDINAH COUNTRY CLUB Medinah, Ill KIAWAH ISLAND CLUB Kiawah Island, S.C OAKLAND HILLS COUNTRY CLUB Bloomfield Hills, Mich COUNTRY CLUB OF YORK York, Pa INDIAN CREEK COUNTRY CLUB Indian Creek Village, Fla THE CLUB AT MEDITERRA Naples, Fla DESERT MOUNTAIN CLUB Scottsdale, Ariz ELDORADO COUNTRY CLUB Indian Wells, Calif

7 CLUB POINTS CLUB POINTS 51 FISHER ISLAND CLUB Fisher Island, Fla BERKELEY HALL CLUB Bluffton, S.C ADMIRALS COVE Jupiter, Fla ONWENTSIA CLUB Lake Forest, Ill LOST TREE CLUB North Palm Beach, Fla PRAIRIE DUNES COUNTRY CLUB Hutchinson, Kan THE STANWICH CLUB Greenwich, Conn INTERLACHEN COUNTRY CLUB Edina, Minn BALTIMORE COUNTRY CLUB Baltimore, Md HUNTINGDON VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB Huntingdon Valley, Pa COLLETON RIVER CLUB Bluffton, S.C THE CLUB AT LAS CAMPANAS Santa Fe, N.M LAKE NAOMI CLUB Pocono Pines, Pa LOBLOLLY Hobe Sound, Fla NEW ORLEANS COUNTRY CLUB New Orleans, La ARMY NAVY COUNTRY CLUB Arlington/Fairfax, Va SAUCON VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB Bethlehem, Pa THE POLO CLUB OF BOCA RATON Boca Raton, Fla DALLAS COUNTRY CLUB Dallas, Texas KANSAS CITY COUNTRY CLUB Mission Hills, Kan ROLLING ROCK CLUB Ligonier, Pa MAROON CREEK CLUB Aspen, Colo BROKEN SOUND CLUB Boca Raton, Fla CRYSTAL DOWNS COUNTRY CLUB Frankfort, Mich COUNTRY CLUB OF ROCHESTER Rochester, N.Y ESTANCIA CLUB Scottsdale, Ariz THE BRIDGES AT RANCHO SANTA FE Rancho Santa Fe, Calif GREENWICH COUNTRY CLUB Greenwich, Conn CAROLINA COUNTRY CLUB Raleigh, N.C FIDDLESTICKS COUNTRY CLUB Fort Myers, Fla QUAIL HOLLOW CLUB Charlotte, N.C ROARING FORK CLUB Basalt, Colo SHOOTING STAR Jackson, Wyo BUTTERFIELD COUNTRY CLUB Oak Brook, Ill CENTURY COUNTRY CLUB Purchase, N.Y COLONIAL COUNTRY CLUB Fort Worth, Texas ATLANTA COUNTRY CLUB Marietta, Ga COLUMBIA COUNTRY CLUB Chevy Chase, Md ST. ANDREWS COUNTRY CLUB Boca Raton, Fla SKOKIE COUNTRY CLUB Glencoe, Ill INVERNESS CLUB Toledo, Ohio BILTMORE FOREST COUNTRY CLUB Asheville, N.C HILLCREST COUNTRY CLUB Los Angeles, Calif WAIALAE COUNTRY CLUB Honolulu, Hawaii THE COUNTRY CLUB Pepper Pike, Ohio FRENCHMAN S RESERVE Palm Beach Gardens, Fla THUNDERBIRD COUNTRY CLUB Rancho Mirage, Calif ST. LOUIS COUNTRY CLUB St. Louis, Mo THE CLUB AT IBIS West Palm Beach, Fla SLEEPY HOLLOW COUNTRY CLUB Scarborough, N.Y

8 PLATINUM CLUBS OF AMERICA Top 150 Platinum Country Clubs (continued) CLUB POINTS CLUB POINTS 101 BALLANTYNE COUNTRY CLUB Charlotte, N.C LA JOLLA COUNTRY CLUB La Jolla, Calif SHERWOOD COUNTRY CLUB Thousand Oaks, Calif PHILADELPHIA COUNTRY CLUB Gladwyne, Pa WILMINGTON COUNTRY CLUB Wilmington, Del MIRABEL CLUB Scottsdale, Ariz DENVER COUNTRY CLUB Denver, Colo JUPITER COUNTRY CLUB Jupiter, Fla BELLE HAVEN COUNTRY CLUB Alexandria, Va PHOENIX COUNTRY CLUB Phoenix, Ariz PARADISE VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB Paradise Valley, Ariz BELFAIR Bluffton, S.C OLYMPIA FIELDS COUNTRY CLUB Olympia Fields, Ill BONITA BAY CLUB Bonita Springs, Fla CANOE BROOK COUNTRY CLUB Summit, N.J MYERS PARK COUNTRY CLUB Charlotte, N.C THE HIDEAWAY La Quinta, Calif BROOK HOLLOW CLUB Dallas, Texas WOODFIELD COUNTRY CLUB Boca Raton, Fla BONITA BAY CLUB Naples, Fla PIPING ROCK CLUB Locust Valley, N.Y NORTH SHORE COUNTRY CLUB Glenview, Ill CAMARGO CLUB Cincinnati, Ohio OKLAHOMA CITY GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Nichols Hills, Okla THE EVERGLADES CLUB Palm Beach, Fla THE STOCK FARM CLUB Hamilton, Mont MYOPIA HUNT CLUB South Hamilton, Mass PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB Palm Beach, Fla ROUND HILL CLUB Greenwich, Conn GRANDFATHER GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Linville, N.C COUNTRY CLUB OF ORLANDO Orlando, Fla FRESH MEADOW COUNTRY CLUB Lake Success, N.Y PIEDMONT DRIVING CLUB Atlanta, Ga OLD WARSON COUNTRY CLUB St. Louis, Mo SAN ANTONIO COUNTRY CLUB San Antonio, Texas BLOOMFIELD HILLS COUNTRY CLUB Bloomfield Hills, Mich COUNTRY CLUB OF NORTH CAROLINA Pinehurst, N.C THE RIDGEWOOD COUNTRY CLUB Paramus, N.J COUNTRY CLUB OF BUFFALO Williamsville, N.Y GOZZER RANCH CLUB Harrison, Idaho THE CLUB AT CARLTON WOODS The Woodlands, Texas PINEHURST COUNTRY CLUB Pinehurst, N.C WOODMONT COUNTRY CLUB Rockville, Md PENSACOLA COUNTRY CLUB Pensacola, Fla PLAINFIELD COUNTRY CLUB Edison, N.J GLEN OAKS CLUB Westbury, N.Y YEAMANS HALL CLUB Charleston, S.C LA QUINTA COUNTRY CLUB La Quinta, Calif LAKE SHORE COUNTRY CLUB Glencoe, Ill BETHESDA COUNTRY CLUB Bethesda, Md

9 PLATINUM CLUBS OF AMERICA Top 50 Platinum Golf Clubs CLUB POINTS CLUB POINTS 1 PINE VALLEY GOLF CLUB Clementon, N.J WHISPER ROCK GOLF CLUB Scottsdale, Ariz AUGUSTA NATIONAL GOLF CLUB Augusta, Ga BURNING TREE CLUB Bethesda, Md BALTUSROL GOLF CLUB Springfield, N.J CONWAY FARMS GOLF CLUB Lake Forest, Ill MERION GOLF CLUB Ardmore, Pa THE LOXAHATCHEE CLUB Jupiter, Fla CYPRESS POINT CLUB Pebble Beach, Calif OLD MARSH GOLF CLUB Palm Beach Gardens, Fla OAKMONT COUNTRY CLUB Oakmont, Pa ARNOLD PALMER S BAY HILL 31 CLUB & LODGE Orlando, Fla WINGED FOOT GOLF CLUB Mamaroneck, N.Y THE GOLF CLUB New Albany, Ohio SHINNECOCK HILLS GOLF CLUB Southampton, N.Y TRADITION GOLF CLUB La Quinta, Calif ARONIMINK GOLF CLUB Newton Square, Pa DOUBLE EAGLE CLUB Galena, Ohio SEMINOLE GOLF CLUB North Palm Beach, Fla CASTLE PINES GOLF CLUB Castle Rock, Colo CAVES VALLEY GOLF CLUB Owings Mills, Md HAZELTINE NATIONAL GOLF CLUB Chaska, Minn NATIONAL GOLF LINKS OF AMERICA Southampton, N.Y QUAKER RIDGE GOLF CLUB Scarsdale, N.Y SAN FRANCISCO GOLF CLUB San Francisco, Calif TRUMP NATIONAL GOLF CLUB 38 BEDMINSTER Bedminster, N.J MUIRFIELD VILLAGE GOLF CLUB Dublin, Ohio BUTLER NATIONAL GOLF CLUB Oak Brook, Ill CHICAGO GOLF CLUB Wheaton, Ill CREEK RANCH GOLF CLUB Jackson Hole, Wyo THE SANCTUARY GOLF CLUB Sanibel, Fla FRIAR S HEAD Riverhead, N.Y PRESTON TRAIL GOLF CLUB Dallas, Texas EAST LAKE GOLF CLUB Atlanta, Ga THE ALOTIAN CLUB Roland, Ark DEEPDALE GOLF CLUB Manhasset, N.Y CALIFORNIA GOLF CLUB 19 DESERT HIGHLANDS GOLF CLUB Scottsdale, Ariz San Francisco, Calif OF SAN FRANCISCO 20 ADIOS GOLF CLUB Coconut Creek, Fla McARTHUR GOLF CLUB Hobe Sound, Fla PEACHTREE GOLF CLUB Atlanta, Ga OLD SANDWICH GOLF CLUB Plymouth, Mass LAUREL VALLEY GOLF CLUB Ligonier, Pa ATLANTIC GOLF CLUB Bridgehampton, N.J SAGE VALLEY GOLF CLUB Graniteville, S.C MEDALIST GOLF CLUB Hobe Sound, Fla BIGHORN GOLF CLUB Palm Desert, Calif SHADY CANYON GOLF CLUB Irvine, Calif JUPITER HILLS CLUB Tequesta, Fla WADE HAMPTON GOLF CLUB Cashiers, N.C

10 PLATINUM CLUBS OF AMERICA Top 50 Platinum City Clubs CLUB POINTS CLUB POINTS 1 THE UNION LEAGUE OF PHILADELPHIA Philadelphia, Pa THE LOTOS CLUB New York, N.Y JONATHAN CLUB Los Angeles, Calif SAINT LOUIS CLUB St. Louis, Mo THE UNIVERSITY CLUB NEW YORK New York, N.Y THE KNICKERBOCKER CLUB New York, N.Y UNIVERSITY CLUB OF CHICAGO Chicago, Ill HAVARD CLUB OF NEW YORK CITY New York, N.Y DUQUESNE CLUB Pittsburgh, Pa THE MAR-A-LAGO CLUB Palm Beach, Fla CALIFORNIA CLUB Los Angeles, Calif THE CENTER CLUB Baltimore, Md THE FORT WORTH CLUB Fort Worth, Texas CHARLOTTE CITY CLUB Charlotte, N.C UNION LEAGUE OF CHICAGO Chicago, Ill THE SHREVEPORT CLUB Shreveport, La THE METROPOLITAN CLUB OF 9 Washington, D.C THE RAINIER CLUB Seattle, Wash THE CITY OF WASHINGTON 10 COSMOS CLUB Washington, D.C THE BEACH CLUB Palm Beach, Fla PACIFIC-UNION CLUB San Francisco, Calif THE POINSETT CLUB Greenville, S.C WESTMORELAND CLUB Wilkes-Barre, Pa THE YALE CLUB OF NEW YORK CITY New York, N.Y THE CHICAGO CLUB Chicago, Ill CAPITAL CITY CLUB Atlanta, Ga THE PENN CLUB New York, N.Y THE UNION CLUB OF CLEVELAND Cleveland, Ohio THE DALLAS PETROLEUM CLUB Dallas, Texas THE COLUMBIA CLUB Indianapolis, Ind HARVARD CLUB OF BOSTON Boston, Mass THE CORNELL CLUB - NEW YORK New York, N.Y METROPOLITAN CLUB New York, N.Y THE PACIFIC CLUB Newport Beach, Calif THE UNIVERSITY CLUB OF 18 Washington, D.C THE STANDARD CLUB Chicago, Ill WASHINGTON DC 19 THE HAMILTON CLUB Lancaster, Pa ARLINGTON CLUB Portland, Ore CITY CLUB AT RIVER RANCH Lafayette, La GENESSE VALLEY CLUB Rochester, N.Y THE MINNEAPOLIS CLUB Minneapolis, Minn SOMERSET CLUB Boston, Mass THE UNION LEAGUE CLUB New York, N.Y CITY CLUB LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, Calif BOHEMIAN CLUB San Francisco, Calif THE MILWAUKEE CLUB Milwaukee, Wisc THE BUFFALO CLUB Buffalo, N.Y THE PRINCETON CLUB New York, N.Y UNION CLUB OF THE THE ARMY NAVY CLUB 25 New York, N.Y Washington, D.C CITY OF NEW YORK ON FARRAGUT SQUARE

11 PLATINUM CLUBS OF AMERICA Top 20 Platinum Athletic Clubs CLUB POINTS CLUB POINTS 1 NEW YORK ATHLETIC CLUB New York, N.Y DENVER ATHLETIC CLUB Denver, Colo MULTNOMAH ATHLETIC CLUB Portland, Ore BEL-AIR BAY CLUB Pacific Palisades, Calif DETROIT ATHLETIC CLUB Detroit, Mich MISSOURI ATHLETIC CLUB St. Louis, Mo THE OLYMPIC CLUB San Francisco, Calif THE WESTMOOR CLUB Nantucket, Mass WASHINGTON ATHLETIC CLUB Seattle, Wash THE RACQUET CLUB OF PHILADELPHIA Philadelphia, Pa ATLANTA ATHLETIC CLUB Atlanta, Ga DALLAS ATHLETIC CLUB Dallas, Texas BATH AND TENNIS CLUB Palm Beach, Fla RACQUET CLUB LADUE St. Louis, Mo NEW ORLEANS LAWN TENNIS CLUB New Orleans, La RACQUET AND TENNIS CLUB New York, N.Y THE BEACH CLUB Santa Monica, Calif MILWAUKEE ATHLETIC CLUB Milwaukee, Wis LOS ANGELES ATHLETIC CLUB Los Angeles, Calif PORT ROYAL CLUB Naples, Fla PLATINUM CLUBS OF AMERICA Top 20 Platinum Yacht Clubs CLUB POINTS CLUB POINTS 1 ST. FRANCIS YACHT CLUB San Francisco, Calif SAILFISH CLUB OF FLORIDA Palm Beach, Fla SAN DIEGO YACHT CLUB San Diego, Calif BEACH POINT CLUB Mamaroneck, N.Y GROSSE POINTE YACHT CLUB Grosse Pointe Shores, Mich PALM BEACH YACHT CLUB Palm Beach, Fla NEW YORK YACHT CLUB New York, N.Y NEWPORT HARBOR YACHT CLUB Newport Beach, Calif ANNAPOLIS YACHT CLUB Annapolis, Md BALBOA YACHT CLUB Corona Del Mar, Calif THE SAN FRANCISCO YACHT CLUB Belvedere, Calif TAMPA YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB Tampa Bay, Fla CHICAGO YACHT CLUB Chicago, Ill NEWPORT YACHT CLUB Newport, R.I NAPLES YACHT CLUB Naples, Fla CALIFORNIA YACHT CLUB Marina Del Rey, Calif SOUTHERN YACHT CLUB New Orleans, La KEY LARGO ANGLERS CLUB Key Largo, Fla PELICAN ISLE YACHT CLUB Naples, Fla WHITE BEAR YACHT CLUB White Bear Lake, Minn

12 PLATINUM CLUBS OF AMERICA 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. Programs and Benefits for your Club 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. 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.

13 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 campaigns. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.

14 2018 Platinum Club of America Candidates Country Clubs Golf Clubs City Clubs Austin Country Club Austin, Texas Calusa Pines Golf Club Naples, Fla. Bent Creek Country Club Lititz, Pa. Crooked Stick Golf Club Carmel, Ind. Brae Burn Country Club West Newton, Mass. Dallas National Golf Club Dallas, Texas Burlingame Country Club Hillsborough, Calif. Fox Chapel Golf Club Pittsburgh, Pa. Chechessee Creek Club Oakatie, S.C. Frederica Golf Club Saint Simons Island, Ga. Collier s Reserve Country Club Naples, Fla. Garden City Golf Club Garden City, N.Y. Country Club of Detroit Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich. Gulf Stream Golf Club Delray Beach, Fla. Del Mar Country Club Del Mar, Calif. Hamilton Farm Golf Club Gladstone, N.J. Diablo Country Club Diablo, Calif. Kinloch Golf Club Manakin-Sabot, Va. Exmoor Country Club Highland Park, Ill. Ocean Forest Golf Club Sea Island, Ga. Fiddler s Creek Naples, Fla. Quail Valley Golf Club Vero Beach, Fla. Grey Oaks Country Club Naples, Fla. RedStick Golf Club Vero Beach, Fla. Interlachen Country Club Winter Park, Fla. Sebonack Golf Club Southampton, N.Y. Kenwood Country Club Cincinnati, Ohio Secession Golf Club Beaufort, S.C. Lehigh Country Club Allentown, Pa. Shoal Creek Golf Club Shoal Creek, Ala. Long Cove Club Hilton Head Island, S.C. Shoreacres Lake Bluff, Ill. Martis Camp Lake Tahoe, Calif. The Bear s Club Jupiter, Fla. Meadow Club Fairfax, Calif. The Honors Course Ooltewah, Tenn. Metairie Country Club Metairie, La. The Old Collier Golf Club Naples, Fla. Milwaukee Country Club River Hills, Wisc. The Quarry at La Quinta La Quinta, Calif. Newport Country Club Newport, R.I. Trump National Jupiter Jupiter, Fla. The Minikahda Country Club Minneapolis, Minn. Valhalla Golf Club Louisville, Ky. Mountain Lake Club Lake Wales, Fla. Orchid Island Club Vero Beach, Fla. Athletic Clubs Oyster Harbors Club Osterville, Mass. Palm Beach Polo & Country Club Wellington, Fla. Bay Colony Beach Club Naples, Fla. Pine Brook Country Club Weston, Mass. Bellevue Club Bellevue, Wa. Riviera Country Club Coral Gables, Fla. East Bank Club Chicago, Ill. Santa Ana Country Club Santa Ana, Calif. La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club La Jolla, Calif. Sea Pines Country Club Hilton Head, S.C. North Hills Club Raleigh, N.C. Shady Oaks Country Club Fort Worth, Texas Pine Creek Sporting Club Okeechobee, Fla. Siwanoy Country Club Bronxville, N.Y. The Athletic Club of Columbus Columbus, Ohio The Country Club of Little Rock Little Rock, Ark. The Briar Club Houston, Texas The Landings Club Savannah, Ga. The Houstonian Club Houston, Texas The Mayfield Sand Ridge Club South Euclid, Ohio The Racquet Club of Chicago Chicago, Ill. The Park Country Club of Buffalo Williamsville, N.Y. The Racquet Club of Memphis Memphis, Tenn. Vaquero Club Westlake, Texas The Sporting Club at the Bellevue Philadelphia, Pa. Virginia Country Club Long Beach, Calif. Waverley Country Club Portland, Ore. Wee Burn Country Club Darien, Conn. Wyndemere Country Club Naples, Fla. PLATINUM CLUBS OF AMERICA Boston Club New Orleans, La. Colony Club New York, N.Y. Cosmopolitan Club New York, N.Y. Governors Club Tallahassee, Fla. Maryland Club Baltimore, Md. Orleans Club New Orleans, La. Santa Barbara Club Santa Barbara, Calif. Sulgrave Club Washington, D.C. The Algonquin Club of Boston Boston, Mass. The Athenaeum Pasadena, Calif. The Commonwealth Club Richmond, Va. The Coronado Club Houston, Texas The George Town Club Washington, D.C. The Hope Club Providence, R.I. The Links Club New York, N.Y. The Pacific Club Honolulu, Hawaii The Palmetto Club Columbia, S.C. The Union Club of Boston Boston, Mass. The University Club of Boston Boston, Mass. University Club of Portland Portland, Ore. Yacht Clubs Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club Corona Del Mar, Calif. Bay Head Yacht Club Bay Head, N.J. Boston Yacht Club Marblehead, Mass. Carolina Yacht Club Charleston, S.C. Coral Reef Yacht Club Miami, Fla. Edgartown Yacht Club Edgartown, Mass. Hyannis Yacht Club Hyannis Port, Mass. Marco Island Yacht Club Marco Island, Fla. Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club Boca Raton, Fla. Santa Barbara Yacht Club Santa Barbara, Calif. Shelter Island Yacht Club Shelter Island Hts, N.Y. Waikiki Yacht Club Honolulu, Hawaii n at i o n a l g o l f c o u r s e Platinum Partners CLUB LEADERS FORUM is proud to be associated with these Platinum Partners, organizations in the industry that demonstrate Excellence. r e s t a u r a n t a s s o c i o n i a t

15 Platinum Clubs of the World Recognizing Excellence in Private Golf & Country Clubs and Country Club experiences around the Globe. The methodology to identify the Platinum Clubs of the World differs from the Platinum Clubs of America. The Platinum Clubs of America biennial election takes place in the even years (2014, 2016, 2018) through a vote of more than 3000 Club General Managers, Presidents and Owners. In the PLATINUM CLUBS OF THE WORLD 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 of America, establishing the top 5% of Private and correct. Clubs that demonstrate Excellence in The Platinum Clubs of the World the United States. Platinum Clubs Panel is limited to 100 Private of the World was established by Club Industry Experts and Golf Club Leaders Forum in 2013 to Connoisseurs, representing 19 determine the finest Private Golf countries. The Top 100 Platinum Clubs of the World are published in numerical order as elected by the Panel. In addition, Platinum Clubs of the World recognizes Clubs ranked as Platinum Club Candidates for the next election. The Advisory Board worked with Club Leaders Forum to develop the Six Platinum Clubs of the World Selection Criteria, odd years (2013, 2015, 2017) the Platinum Clubs of the which the Panel utilizes to cast their vote. In 2015, the World are elected by an International Panel appointed ballot comprised 630 Private Golf and Country Clubs by Club Leaders Forum and the Advisory Board. The from 58 Countries. THE SIX SELECTION CRITERIA FOR PLATINUM CLUBS OF THE WORLD Professional Service Levels and Overall Experience Excellence in Amenities and Facilities Quality of Membership Respect and Compliance with the Governing Bodies of the Game Governance and Management Universal Recognition 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. Platinum Clubs is a registered Trade Mark of Sibbald and Associates. All rights reserved.

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