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ClubCorp Championship Series 2002 Schedule
May 15-19. Women’s Tennis Challenge Cup at the Crowne Plaza Resort, Hilton Head, South Carolina.
May 29-June 2. Couples Championship (golf) at Barton Creek in Austin, Texas.
July 10-14. Business and Sports Club Team Championship (golf) at Pinehurst in the Village of Pinehurst, North Carolina.
Sept. 4-8. Country Club and Resort Team Championship (golf) at Pinehurst in the Village of Pinehurst, North Carolina.

LOBSTER FEAST BENEFITS TERRORIST ATTACK VICTIMS
Charitable proceeds from the 10th annual Lobster Feast Nov. 9 will benefit the Windows of Hope Family Relief Fund aiding the families of the employees of the affiliate World Trade Center Club who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on the United States. ClubCorp Charities will match the $2 per participant already earmarked for charity. About 100 Associate Clubs will simultaneously serve up seafood classics such as steamed lobster and New England clam chowder. Some clubs have planned their feasts for other dates, so call ahead for details. For more information on the Windows fund, see www.privateclubs.com.

ASSOCIATE CLUB OPENING
Bear’s Best Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada
Bear’s Best Las Vegas, the first of a branded concept of daily-fee golf clubs, opens in early November about 10 miles west of the Las Vegas strip in the Summerlin master-planned community. The 18-hole golf course features replications of some of Jack Nicklaus’ favorite holes from his own designs around the world, including No. 15 at Mt. Juliet in Ireland. The course winds through Las Vegas’ desert terrain and each hole blends naturally with the topography of the area. The clubhouse, called Jack’s Place, features Nicklaus memorabilia, banquet and dining facilities, a pro shop, and is designed to accommodate small groups and corporate entertainment. A 5,000-square-foot covered patio overlooks the Red Rock Mountains and the lights of Las Vegas. Bear’s Best Atlanta is slated to open in the summer.

NEW INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATE CLUB
Cozumel Country Club
Cozumel, Mexico
Cozumel Country Club, featuring an 18-hole, 6,847-yard course designed by Nicklaus Design, is now open for play. Amenities include a practice area, putting and chipping green, practice bunker, two-tiered practice tee, rustic native palapa-style clubhouse with a casual dining room, and pro shop. The fairways were carefully constructed to preserve the island’s native trees and natural wetlands. Located on the northern side of the island, just 5 miles from the international cruise ship pier.
 

CLUB NEWS
A Tom Weiskopf-designed, 18-hole, par-72 golf course opens in early November at Vista Vallarta on the Pacific Coast of Mexico. The course complements the existing Jack Nicklaus-designed champion-ship course at Vista Vallarta. Both courses are built on the rolling terrain overlooking Puerto Vallarta.

• The Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course at Vista Vallarta has been selected by the International Federation of PGA Tours as the site for the 2002 World Golf Championships-EMC World Cup to be played Dec. 10-15, 2002.

• Indian Wells Country Club near Palm Springs, California, has expanded from 27 holes to 36 holes. The holes will be divided into two courses: the Classic Course, site of the annual Bob Hope Chrysler Classic (Jan. 14-20), with fairways tightly guarded by massive eucalyptus trees; and the Cove Course, with rolling, open terrain.

• The Bob Hope Chrysler Classic has a redesigned Web site (www.bhcc.com) that provides tournament history, ticket information, access to news releases, and more. During the tournament, the Web site will provide daily updates and news.

• Traditions Golf & Country Club in Bryan/College Station, Texas, recently held a construction party on the grounds of what will be a new Jack Nicklaus-designed, 18-hole, 7,300-yard golf course. The first phase of construction will be complete in fall 2002 and will include the course, a pro shop, a teaching center, and a snack bar. A clubhouse will be added in 2003.

SOCIETY CALENDAR
Where can you get the best seats and the hottest tickets in town? Through your area Society, that’s where. Call your Society about the events listed below.

Compass Society
San Francisco, California
See the Golden State Warriors games in style. Ticket packages include two lower-level seats and admission to both Sideline clubs. Two-ticket packages are $150.

Detroit Society
Detroit, Michigan
Enjoy VIP seating at the 75th America’s Thanksgiving Parade on Nov. 22 as it winds through the streets of downtown Detroit.

Island Society
Honolulu, Hawaii
Attention all movie buffs: The 21st Hawaii International Film Festival, sponsored by the Island Society, runs Nov. 2-11.

Jacksonville Society
Jacksonville, Florida
Take a break during the busy holiday season to enjoy Mozart’s Cosi Fan Tutte (Nov. 13) or Dicken’s A Christmas Carol (Dec. 12) at the Florida Theatre Center.

Keystone Society
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Watch Mario Lemieux and the Pittsburgh Penguins take on the New York Rangers (Nov. 17), the Boston Bruins (Dec. 12), and the Washington Capitals (Dec. 21).

River Society
Cincinnati/Dayton, Ohio
The Rockettes kick up their heels in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular Dec. 15-16.

• Cheer on the Cincinnati Bengals at home games. Club seat tickets are $100 each.

Tampa Bay Society
Tampa Bay, Florida
Enjoy Kiss Me Kate, The Music Man, and Blast at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center this winter.

NEW CLUBHOUSE AT OAKMONT
Located 20 miles northwest of Dallas, Oakmont Country Club has opened a new 17,000-square-foot clubhouse that includes a ballroom, small private dining room, member grill, men’s and women’s locker rooms, and an expanded pro shop.

RESORT NEWS
Following a two-month makeover, the Fazio Foothills course at Barton Creek in Austin, Texas, has re-opened for play. The project focused on a greens conversion and the redesign and reconstruction of bunkers. At the same time, other amenities on the course were improved, including irrigation adjustments, water features, and rock walkways.

GOOD DEALS
Resort Getaway
Make a quick getaway this fall to one of The Pinehurst Company Resorts with the Associate Member Fall Offer. This exclusive package, specially designed for Associate and Owners Club members, is offered at Barton Creek in Austin, Texas; Daufuskie Island near Hilton Head Island, South Carolina; The Homestead in Hot Springs, Virginia; and Pinehurst in the Village of Pinehurst, North Carolina. The package ($499 per couple) includes accommodations for two nights, breakfast and dinner daily, and one round of golf per person for each night stayed, including green fees and cart rental (excludes taxes, service charges, and surcharges on premium golf courses). Included in the package for Signature Gold members: two complimentary premium course upgrades, available in the ClubCorp Gold newsletter. Dates and space are limited and a minimum two-night stay is required. For reservations and more information, call the resorts directly and ask for the Associate Member Fall Offer. Call the Owners Club at Telluride, Colorado, for an accommodations-only package.

• Now through March 31, the 10 percent Associate member discount will be extended to all members of groups (including non-members) booking meetings at a Pinehurst Company Resort.

All "Good Deals" resort packages do not include tax, gratuity, or service charges except where indicated. Packages are subject to availability and some restrictions apply. All recreation amenities, including golf, are weather permitting with no rainchecks. Packages are not valid with any other offer and are not available for groups, unless otherwise specified.

G’DAY, GOLFERS
See the Australian sights and play golf at Lakelands Golf Club on the Gold Coast or the Links Golf Club, Port Douglas, both in Queensland, with the help of an itinerary from www.australiatravel.com. The Web site offers packages to help golf enthusiasts enjoy the Australian experience by combining the must-sees with plenty of time on the golf course. Associate members who book a package through www.australiatravel.com will receive a complimentary cruise around Sydney Harbour.

GOLF AND WINE IN FRANCE
Visit the Paris International Golf Club while enjoying a weeklong wine-tasting and golf excursion through the Bordeaux and Burgundy regions. Packages, good through October, include tours to French vineyards, lessons at a wine-tasting school, tours of historic towns such as Saint-Emilion, golf throughout the regions, and Parisian shopping and nightlife. For more information, call the ClubLine at 800.433.5079.

NEW AFFILIATE CLUB
Coral Creek Golf Course
Oahu, Hawaii
Carved out of the natural Hawaiian coral rock on the Ewa Plain, Coral Creek Golf Course, a 6,870-yard, par-72 course, now extends privileges to Associate members. The striking course exposes natural coral rock formations throughout its 18 holes. Other golf amenities include a natural grass driving range with 40 hitting stations, a putting complex, chipping greens, and practice bunkers. The 7,200-square-foot clubhouse includes a golf shop, dining and grill rooms overlooking the picturesque golf course, banquet facilities, and complete men’s and women’s locker rooms.

NEW AFFILIATE HOTEL
Suites of 800 Locust
Des Moines, Iowa
Located in downtown Des Moines, the Suites of 800 Locust blends European elegance with Midwestern hospitality and the latest technology. Guest rooms feature pillow-top mattresses and goose down feather pillows, and are equipped with data ports and Internet access. Amenities also include a fitness center, sauna, steam room, massage treatments, concierge services, in-room dining, and a business center.