30 Mar
Club Life

Honoring the Classics: Ghurka and the Country Club Lifestyle

When it comes to style and substance, nothing beats the classics. And there are few things that embody this sentiment better than Ghurka’s leather goods and the country club lifestyle.

Ghurka has always been dedicated to crafting the finest leather goods that stand the test of time. With a keen eye for quality and a deep appreciation for traditional craftsmanship, their leather products have become the ultimate luxury accessory. Each piece is designed to improve with age, becoming a treasured heirloom that can be passed down from one generation to the next.

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22 Oct
Club Life, Private Club Marketing Press Releases

Press Clippings: Private Clubs and Restaurants Offer Exclusivity – and Great Wine & Food

Mile-long wait lists, exceptional wine programs, award winning culinary teams, in masterfully designed spaces there's not wonder demand for exclusive private clubs and restaurants has weathered the pandemic and returned with a bang! Check out our recent contribution to Sotheby's Magazine Reside below “For Members Only – Private Clubs and Restaurants Offer Exclusivity – and Great Wine and Food”

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17 Feb
Club Life, Export, Golf

Top Presidential Golfers

President Donald Trump will be the 16th of the past 19 American presidents to play golf. And immediately upon entering office, he will be the top presidential golfer of the group, thanks to his current 2.8 Handicap Index and his 19 club championship victories. According to Golf Digest's Jaime Diaz, who twice played golf with Trump in recent years, the best part of his game is his ball-striking, although Trump himself says it's his putting.

Trump knocks John F. Kennedy from the No. 1 spot in our previousTop Presidential Golfers ranking of the best golf presidents. Here's how the rankings shake out, with an assist from Don Van Natta Jr., author of the book, First Off the Tee: Presidential Hackers, Duffers, and Cheaters from Taft to Bush.

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15 Nov
Club Life, Export, Millennials

New Private Clubs Embrace Young Creative Class

Facilities such as Soho Beach House in Miami and Common House in Charlottesville, Va., offer co-working spaces, screening rooms, rooftop pools, networking opportunities, and other private amenities in cities in which space is a premium.

“We’ve see a huge jump in the number of the new types of club coming online, as compared to the traditional model,” said Zack Bates of Private Club Marketing, a firm that promotes members’ clubs. “In Los Angeles, you can’t get into Soho House. So others are being built, the Hospital Club, Griffin House and Norwood, to keep up with the appetite for these spaces.”

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5 Private Member Clubs Worth Joining 2017

09 Nov
Club Life, Export

Posh new Philly club to target city’s emerging youthful elite

Before the development of the new, posh Fitler Club, when it was known as the Marketplace Design Center, 2400 Market St. was a lightly trafficked building in what remained a fringe neighborhood at the far west of Philadelphia’s central business district.

Hospitality financier David Gutstadt now wants to turn part of the building, which will also soon host Aramark Corp.’s new world headquarters, into a center for the social lives of the city’s emerging business, tech and cultural elite.

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06 Nov
Club Life, Export

Bazaar’s Favorite Private Members’ Clubs in London

There are some super secretive and exclusive clubs out there. No, these aren’t Illuminati clubs that require a secret knock for entry. These are highly exclusive private clubs that only accept the most qualified of the qualified. Here is a quick look at the top pick's of London from Harper's Bazaar that require far more than an online registration to get in.

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19 Oct
Club Life, Export

Top 5 Reasons Autumn (Fall) Golf Is So Great

Gorgeous autumn colors, less crowds, off-season pricing—there are many reasons why fall golf is so great.

With summer somewhat of a distant memory and autumn upon us, there is still lots of great golf to enjoy.  So don’t put away the sticks quite yet. It is true that start times might be a little later but crisp cool weather, clear skies and beautiful course conditions all make fall a great time to enjoy an extra round of golf or two.

Here are some great reasons to extend your golf season this fall…

1.  Beat the crowds:  Summer is over and the crowds have by and large gone home.  So you probably won’t be rushed along by the anxious foursome behind you.  You can take a bit more time, relax and really enjoy the round – hone your golf skills that much more.

2.  Your game is in top form:  You have had an entire golf season under your belt.  You’ve been playing all season long and you are feeling comfortable with your swing, your putting is in top form and your equipment is feeling like an extension of your arms.  Chances are that your golf game has never been better (hopefully or the theory goes).

3.  Great time for a golf lesson:  Your local golf pro is probably less busy than he has been throughout the busy spring and summer golf season.  He or she can spend a little extra time giving you the personalized instruction you need to take your game to the next level.

4.  The courses are in fantastic shape:  The golf courses have enjoyed a full season of primping and coddling by obsessive grounds keepers – every blade of grass has been nurtured to its natural best, greens have been babied to near perfection and tee boxes in are pristine shape.  Greens tends to be smoother, fairways thick and lush, and landscaping at its best.

5.  Scenery is at its best:  There is nothing like golfing though a forest of fall colors.  Yellow poplars, red maples, golden tamarack often grace the fairways – adding an extra element of beauty to the golf experience.  Blue skies and majestic mountains seem closer and even more dramatic in the crisp fall light.

 

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