Singing praises of team tournament.

A TEAM EFFORT
We were fortunate to travel to Pinehurst and participate in the Associate Club Team Championship for the Country Club and Resorts Division. It was truly one of the finest events any of us have ever experienced.

Pinehurst is perhaps one of the most beautiful settings in the nation. The resort itself and its golf courses were spectacular. The hotel and all of its accommodations were meticulously maintained. The heritage and history of golf at Pinehurst are shown and maintained eloquently throughout the entire facility.

The professionalism of the resort staff was outstanding. The professionalism and organization by ClubCorp and its staff could not have been better. We were overwhelmed by its efficiency from our first day of registration to the final day of the tournament. Luggage, accommodations, golf-bag service, cart setup, starting times, course selection, hotel meals, and congeniality of the staff were flawless. Transportation and hotel checkout went without a hitch.

The evening dinners and events were exciting and fun. The gifts and drawings only complemented the overall ambience, which seemed to permeate the entire event.

As a result, we believe ClubCorp has brought a new dimension to our club here at Morgan Run Resort & Club. Your organization was simply the best. The event was simply the best. And ClubCorp is simply the best. Our experiences far exceeded our expectations. The net effect will last us a lifetime.

A hearty “thanks” to you and your staff for all of your efforts and accomplishments. We will sing your praises for a long, long time.
Wayne Hadaway, Dudley Beckett, Dan Hightower, and Bob Whitted
Members, Morgan Run Resort & Club
San Diego, California

THE ICON OF CUISINE
I enjoyed your article on “Chef Albert” Schnarwyler and The Homestead [“In the Kitchen with Chef Albert,” September/October 1999]. My husband, Robert, and I had just returned from enjoying four days of Chef Albert’s fine cuisine and delightful sense of humor. The Homestead is a fabulous resort. The staff is wonderful. Thanks for allowing us to relive The Homestead.
Joan Zimmerman
Member, Tower Club at Charlotte Plaza
Charlotte, North Carolina

CALL FOR HELP
I’ve been doing a lot of traveling and have used The ClubLine for dinner reservations, tee times, and Associate Club information. It’s amazing how knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly your service reps are over the phone. It’s always a pleasure contacting you. Keep up the great work.
Frank Antonacci
Member, Canyon Crest Country Club
Riverside, California

MORE ABOUT CRAB CAKES
Sorry I’m late with this letter, but in your May/June 1999 Collectors’ Issue you left out one of the best places to get crab cakes: Greenbrier Country Club in Chesapeake, Virginia. We have eaten lots of crab cakes in Maryland and Virginia, and their cakes are equal to any we have enjoyed.

Also, get the recipe for the club’s special chocolate chip cookies.
Ruth and Marv Rowland
Members, La Cita Country Club
Titusville, Florida

TWO, TWO WONDERFUL
Recently, we met friends from New York City in Charleston, South Carolina, for a weekend. I checked Private Clubs and called Snee Farm Country Club for a tee time.

While there, I lost a clubhead cover and figured it was gone. Jim McCollum, marshal on the course, drove until he found it.

We also arranged for a dinner at the Harbour Club. Don’t pass up this gem centrally located on the harbor. Heather Gravelle arranged dinner for eight, faxed me maps, and recommended the happy hour. (The bartender made excellent martinis.)
Col. Terry and Kathleen Granade
Members, Brookhaven Country Club
Dallas, Texas

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