Distinguished Clubs

Kudos to Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex for securing the Distinguished Golf Destinations designation with EXCEPTIONAL status for yet another year! The staff and leadership team deserve praise for their efforts in providing an exceptional golf experience. This was recently verified through an in-person survey by a certified, tenured and credentialed Distinguished Golf Destinations professional, and the verification of their satisfaction of the 5 Quality Standards and 37 Distinguished Practices (our criteria). Tanner Ball #congratulations #distinguishedgolfdestinations #distinguishedgolfexperience #golf #prestige #leadership #exceptional

Well done, Sonnenalp Resort, for earning the prestigious Distinguished Golf Destinations designation with EXCEPTIONAL status for another year! Credit goes to the staff and leadership team for consistently delivering an exceptional member experience. This was recently verified through an in-person survey by a certified, tenured and credentialed Distinguished Golf Destinations professional, and the verification of their satisfaction of the 5 Quality Standards and 37 Distinguished Practices (our criteria). Sebastian Faessler, CHRM #distinguishedgolfdestinations #distinguishedgolfexperience #congratulations #prestige #leadership #exceptional #topclubs

Congrats to Bay Colony Golf Club on securing the BoardRoom magazine Distinguished Club designation with EXCEPTIONAL status for 2025! Kudos to the dedicated staff and leadership team for consistently delivering an outstanding member experience. Their commitment was recently verified through an in-person survey by a certified, tenured and credentialed Distinguished Clubs professional, and the verification of their satisfaction of the 5 Quality Standards and 37 Distinguished Practices (our criteria).  Michael Bradfield, CCM, CCE, CAM Tammy Mercer #distinguishedclubs #distinguished #congratulations #topclubs #privateclubs #exceptional #prestige #leadership #luxury

Well done, Key Biscayne Yacht Club, for earning the prestigious BoardRoom magazine Distinguished Club designation with EXCEPTIONAL status for another year! Credit goes to the staff and leadership team for consistently delivering a distinguished member experience. This was recently verified through an in-person survey by a certified, tenured and credentialed Distinguished Clubs professional, and the verification of their satisfaction of the 5 Quality Standards and 37 Distinguished Practices (our criteria). Thomas Kassner #congratulations #distinguishedclubs #leadership #prestige #topclubs #privateclubs #luxury #yachtclubs #exceptional

Hats off to Ocean Club at Atlantis Paradise Island for achieving the Distinguished Golf Destinations designation with ELITE status once again! The commendable efforts of the staff and leadership team in providing an exceptional member experience are truly noteworthy. This achievement was recently verified through an in-person survey by a certified, tenured and credentialed Distinguished Golf Destinations professional, and the verification of their satisfaction of the 5 Quality Standards and 37 Distinguished Practices (our criteria). Robbie Leming #distinguishedgolfdestinations #golf #leadership #golf #international #congratulations #membership #prestige #distinguishedgolfexperience

The team at St. Clair Country Club with their new, hand-stitched Zardozi award! St. Clair Country Club is a Distinguished Club with EXCEPTIONAL status since 2024! Jay Mull, Wendy Lysakowski, Richard LaRocca, CCM, CCE , Jim Wasielewski, Alicia White, Eric Materkowski #congratulations #award #distinguishedclubs #leadership #topclubs #privateclubs #team #prestige #exceptional

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Bravo to Colonial Country Club, Fort Myers for achieving the BoardRoom magazine Distinguished Club designation with EXCEPTIONAL status once again this year! The staff and leadership team's dedication to providing an exceptional member experience is truly commendable. This was recently verified through an in-person survey by a certified, tenured and credentialed Distinguished Clubs professional, and the verification of their satisfaction of the 5 Quality Standards and 37 Distinguished Practices (our criteria). Rob D. Podley CCM, CCE, CAM #congratulations #leadership #prestige #topclubs #distinguishedclubs #exceptional #privateclubs

Congratulations, Krystle Pantall, on this achievement! Your dedication and hard work is part of what makes Bay Harbor Yacht Club a Distinguished Club! Bay Harbor Yacht Club is a Distinguished Club with ELITE status since 2016. #distinguishedclubs #yachtclub #leadership #hardwork #congratulations Michael Stacks

We are honored to have been featured in BoardRoom Magazine! This opportunity allowed us to share our story and background with the club community. From our GM/COO [Doc Belitz]: "The Idea Summit creates the perfect environment for collaborative learning, where good ideas transform into great ones. True innovation happens when we work together and focus on the collective success, not on who gets the credit".