CALENDAR
• Nov. 7 and 14. 12th annual Lobster Feast celebration at Associate Clubs, benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
• Nov. 20-23. New South Wales Open at Macquarie Links International Golf Club in Sydney, Australia.
• Jan. 21-25. Bob Hope Chrysler Classic at Indian Wells Country Club near Palm Springs, California. For information, visit www.bhcc.com or call 888.MRBHOPE.

CLUBCORP FORMS CLUBRESORTS
ClubCorp has formed ClubResorts, which will replace what was formerly known as The Pinehurst Company.

NEW SIGNATURE GOLD BENEFITS
The deadline to upgrade to or sign up for the newly expanded Signature Gold program (without an initiation fee) expires Nov. 30. Note: To receive the new benefits, members with Signature Gold benefits must use the special ClubLine phone number (866.989.GOLD) to make reservations, tee times, and other various requests.

GOLF AND HOCKEY MATCH UP
In an unprecedented partnership, the Dallas Stars hockey team and ClubCorp have joined forces to align a private country club with the team’s concept. The Clubs of Stonebridge Ranch in McKinney, Texas, was recently renamed the Dallas Stars Country Club at Stonebridge Ranch. A renovation of the Stonebridge Clubhouse (Dye Course) is planned and will include a variety of new amenities and a team-inspired decor. Existing club members will be given vouchers for complimentary tickets and a parking pass to a Dallas Stars game each season, plus admittance to various other exclusive team-related events, discounts, and season-ticket packages.

GOLF TOURNEY DOWN UNDER
The PGA Tour of Australasia’s 72nd annual New South Wales Open will be played at Macquarie Links International Golf Club in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Nov. 20-23. Designed by Robin Nelson, the par-72, 18-hole course features creeks, lakes, and rolling natural terrain with a spin toward a more traditional style of golf. Terry Price was the winner of the 2002 tournament.

LOBSTER FEAST COMES ASHORE
Mouthwatering lobster meat and warm, drawn butter will be served when Associate Clubs participate in the 12th annual Lobster Feast dinners, Nov. 7 or 14. A portion of this year’s proceeds will benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Other menu items include New England clam chowder, salad, corn on the cob, apple pie, and a beverage. Contact your club for more information.

BROADWAY GETS BETTER
Get the best seats in the house for the Los Angeles production of The Producers, starring Jason Alexander and Martin Short. Broadway Inner Circle, a ticket connection for members with Signature Gold benefits, has announced a limited-time offer that includes seats located in the first 20 rows, parking, VIP entrance, a souvenir program, and access to a private bar at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood, California. Offer expires Jan. 4, 2004.

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
Take advantage of the Society’s concierge service, which helps members with various tasks such as personal shopping, travel coordination, and life’s tedious, but necessary, demands. Concierge services are available around the clock. Call the Compass Society at 925.735.5782 to enroll in the program or to find out more information.

Dallas-Fort Worth Society
Sit in fabulous seats and enjoy a night on the town or an afternoon football game through the Society’s ticket connection. Log on to www.dfwsociety.com for a list of entertainment and sports venues and events.

Tampa Bay (Florida) Society
Listen to the sounds of the season at the Irish Tenor Christmas Special on Dec. 1 at Ruth Eckerd Hall. Individual tickets are $68. The Rockettes paint the town red with their Radio City Christmas Spectacular on Dec. 18 at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. Individual tickets are $58.

VIDEOCONFERENCING AVAILABLE AT CLUBS
More than 60 Associate Clubs offer members videoconferencing technology, such as document cameras, VCRs, scanners, and in-room attendants. To schedule a videoconference session, or for information, call 888.724.0210 (within the United States) or 805.384.2445 (outside the United States).

HOLIDAY MAGIC
Head south for the holidays and be a part of the Holiday Magic at Barton Creek Resort & Spa in Austin, Texas. Specially priced Holiday Magic packages (Nov. 16 through Jan. 1, 2004) include accommodations for two nights, breakfast and dinner daily, and one round of golf per person, per night. Holiday dinners are included on Nov. 27, and Dec. 24 and 25. Guests may attend the New Year’s Eve gala for $50 per person. The two-night package (per couple) is $649 for Associate members and $549 for members with Signature Gold benefits.

AUTUMN AT THE HOMESTEAD
Settle in for a fall retreat at The Homestead in Hot Springs, Virginia, and delight in all that the historic resort has to offer, including snow skiing, ice skating, hiking trails, spa facilities, fine dining, nightly movies, and afternoon tea service. Autumn rates ($94 for members with Signature Gold benefits; $106 for Associate members) are valid through Dec. 22 and are per person, per night based on double occupancy. Valid Sunday-Thursday.

MEMBER ESCAPE
Get away to Pinehurst in the Village of Pinehurst, North Carolina, for the Member Escape special being offered through March 15, 2004. The special ($185 per person, per night) includes one round of golf or one 50-minute spa treatment and breakfast and dinner daily. As a bonus, members can book as many as four additional rooms for family and friends to "escape" to Pinehurst with them.

NEW AFFILIATES

The Beard House
New York
The James Beard Foundation in New York invites members with Signature Gold benefits to attend events at The Beard House, one of America’s most prestigious culinary academies. In Greenwich Village, The Beard House offers a variety of dinners, tastings, and classes with some of today’s most talented chefs. For a schedule of events, visit www.jamesbeard.org.

Belleview Biltmore Resort
Clearwater, Florida
Built in 1897, the Belleview Biltmore Resort in Clearwater, Florida, combines traditional Southern hospitality and Victorian accommodations in a beach atmosphere. The sprawling 22-acre resort is minutes from the beaches, and offers amenities such as five restaurants, spa facilities, a beach club, and a Donald Ross-designed golf course.

Coyote Creek Golf Club
San Jose, California
In the heart of the Silicon Valley, the Coyote Creek Golf Club in San Jose, California, features two Jack Nicklaus Signature golf courses, a comprehensive golf instruction center, a pro shop, and a bar and grill area.

Golden Bear Club at Keene’s Pointe
Windermere, Florida
Water features appear throughout the 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course at the Golden Bear Club at Keene’s Pointe in Windermere, Florida, near Orlando. Other club amenities include golf instruction, a grill, an outdoor pool with sundeck, and tennis and fitness facilities.

Hilton Oceanfront Resort
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Situated on the Atlantic side of Hilton Head Island, the Hilton Oceanfront Resort provides stunning views of the white sand beaches and clear blue ocean. Amenities include five restaurants, golf and tennis facilities, three pools, and a health club.

Kemper Lakes Golf Club
Chicago
Located northwest of Chicago in Long Grove, Illinois, Kemper Lakes Golf Club is now open to members with Signature Gold benefits. The 18-hole championship course features more than 20 acres of lakes and has been the home of prestigious tournaments such as the 1989 PGA Championship.

Main Street Inn
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Enjoy the charm of picturesque Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, while staying at the Main Street Inn, a 33-room luxury hotel that offers complimentary European breakfast, Charlestonian gardens, and traditional Southern decor.

Missouri Athletic Club
St. Louis
In the heart of downtown St. Louis, the Missouri Athletic Club is one of the oldest private clubs in the country, having just celebrated its 100th anniversary. Additional club amenities include dining facilities, fitness equipment and classes, a wide array of sports courts, and 85 overnight guest rooms.

Pueblo del Sol Country Club
Sierra Vista, Arizona
South of Tucson, Arizona, the golf course at Pueblo del Sol Country Club in Sierra Vista, provides views of the mountains and desert terrain. The club also includes tennis courts and a swimming pool.

Saddle Creek Golf Club
Copperopolis, California
Nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills near Sacramento, California, in the old mining town of Copperopolis, Saddle Creek Golf Club includes a 6,828-yard, par-72 golf course, a grill, and private event facilities.

Seven Oaks Country Club
Bakersfield, California
North of Los Angeles, Seven Oaks Country Club in Bakersfield, California, offers amenities such as a 27-hole championship golf course designed by Robert Muir Graves, tennis facilities, a fitness area, and a lakeside pavilion for swimming and outdoor dining.