BIRDIES & BOGEYS: BEAR’S BEST FORECADDIES
Golf’s version of a personal concierge turns a round into an ‘experience.’
By Bob Fagan

CLUB LIFE: THE FLORIDA GOOD LIFE
Monarch Country Club celebrates a sunny 15 years.
By Edward Schmidt Jr.

AMERICAN EXPRESS CELEBRITY CHEF TOUR: TURNING THE TABLES ON TOP TOQUES
When chefs gather at the James Beard House, a culinary landmark in Manhattan, great food — and food talk — highlights the menu.
By W. R. Tish

AMERICAN EXPRESS CELEBRITY CHEF TOUR: MEET THE CHEFS

AMERICAN EXPRESS CELEBRITY CHEF TOUR: AROUND THE TABLE

SOMETHING WILD
Cooking with mushrooms adds excitement to menus.
By Sidney Carlisle

MULTITALENTED MERLOT
Is Merlot popular because of — or despite — its split personality?
By W. R. Tish

MATCH POINT: STRAIGHTEN UP
Keep your back straight on low volleys.

A DAY ON THE ROCKS
Step right up for a personal tour of the vertical world.
By Clint Willis

CONNOISSEUR: GIFTS, TRAVELS & TOYS

FASHION: NEW STRIPES FOR TIES
Classic power neckwear returns.

FROM THE EDITOR

INTERVIEW: MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Ed Fjordbak launched an engineering career, then became the accidental fund-raiser.
By Patricia Baldwin

MEMBERABILIA: TRAVEL TALES
Members share experiences from visits to Associate Clubs and affiliates.

READY MONEY: TROPHY INFLATION
By Scott Burns

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