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Wine Lockers

Just For VIPs? Not So Fast!

By Laura Berrio, Freelance Writer/Blogger

If you are passionate in-house sommeliers, bartenders, and managers. Most housed in the locker.
about wine and like the restaurants also offer a discount on wine purchased for If you want to save
idea of having a supply the locker and don’t charge a corkage fee. If you plan money, get great advice
of your favorite wine on business outings or big family events regularly this can on wine selection, and feel
hand when dining out, wine offer a large savings. Some restaurants offer locker special and pampered when
lockers may be for you. owners special invite-only events during the year, such you go out, wine lockers
There are some as reserve wine tastings. may be for you.
additional benefits, other Another benefit to locker owners is the ability to You are a VIP!
than convenience, in having customize a brass nameplate on the front of the locker. ~Cheers
a locker. Restaurants offer This can serve as great advertising for your business. ~Keep the conversation
locker owners assistance Some restaurants charge a flat leasing fee for the year, going and the wine flowing!
with wine selection from while others just require a minimum spend on wine

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Crews from Total Golf began on-course renovation The South Course was originally built in 1964 and A $35 million clubhouse renovation was completed
work in April 2019 focused on revitalizing the 55-year-old designed by Joe Lee and Dick Wilson. Throughout its in November 2018, featuring 115,000 square feet of
course. Led by Ron Despain, the highly regarded project 55-year history the course has been modified twice; first luxurious space; three championship courses with 54
manager from Troon, the renovations included a complete in 1967 to accommodate the construction of BallenIsles’ holes of golf; a world-class 23-court tennis complex
tee-to-green makeover, including new bunkers, design North Course; and again in 1999 which included re- including an exhibition tennis court and pickleball courts;
modifications that improve strategy and shot options, grassing and numerous bunker additions. The new 2020 and a state-of-the-art sports complex with a full service
an all-new irrigation system, drainage and concrete cart version will maintain the historically popular routing, Cosmo and Company spa and salon, fitness center, Pilates
paths. As part of the renovation, a new set of tees was while bringing a new strategic approach by Jones and and spin studios and resort-style swimming pool. For
added, measuring approximately 4,000 yards, to provide modernizing the playability and conditions to what is more information visit www.BallenIsles.org.
a shorter course playing option, allowing for five to six expected in today’s private club environment. About Troon
various tee settings and angles to challenge different With the South Course renovation now complete, BallenIsles Country Club is professionally managed
levels of golfers. BallenIsles Country Club features three modern day by Troon Privé, the private club operating division of
“Embarking on our latest renovation, on the heels of championship golf courses, including the North Course Troon. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon is the
opening our clubhouse, says a lot about our membership and famed East Course, to accommodate its vibrant and world’s largest golf management company providing
and quality we can expect,” BallenIsles Country Club active membership. services at more than 465 locations around the globe,
General Manager and COO Ryan Walls. “We have a vision About BallenIsles Country Club including managing 510 18-hole equivalent golf courses.
for our community and Rees certainly helped form a key In 1963 legendary Florida developer John D. MacArthur In addition to golf, Troon specializes in homeowner
piece of the experience we provide.” and the PGA of America teamed up with golf course architects association management, private residence clubs, estate
Dick Wilson and Joe Lee to design a championship-caliber management and associated hospitality venues. Troon’s
golf facility. Over the next ten years, BallenIsles, then award-winning food and beverage division operates and
Editorial copy appearing herewith is not necessarily the viewpoint of called PGA National Golf Club, hosted numerous major manages more than 400 food and beverage operations
Seabreeze Publications of Central Florida. Most editorial copy is created by tournaments like the PGA Championship and PGA Seniors located at golf resorts, private clubs, daily fee golf
the homeowners and is edited by their appointed editor.
Championship and was home for the Professional Golfers’ courses and recreational facilities. With properties
Association of America. The club was also the host site located in 45 states and 33 countries, Troon’s family
1102 W. Indiantown Rd., Suite 5, Jupiter, FL 33458 for the original PGA Tour Qualifying School and held the of brands includes Troon Golf, Troon Privé, Troon
(561) 746-3244 inaugural PGA Merchandise Show. When the MacArthur/ International, Honours Golf, OB Sports, Green Golf
FAX (561) 746-2509 PGA of America agreement expired in 1973, the club was Partners, CADDIEMASTER, True Club Solutions, Cliff
renamed the JDM Country Club for John D. MacArthur. For Drysdale Tennis and RealFood Consulting. There are
Seabreeze Publications the next 15 years, the prestigious local country club hosted currently 67 Troon-affiliated properties featuring 87
many celebrities and professional golfers and staged many golf courses on national and international Top 100
Publisher events on the three golf courses on the property. In 1988, rankings. Troon-affiliated properties include Belfair in
M. Sean Reid
Jackie Reid the three golf courses and surrounding property were sold Bluffton, S.C.; Wickenburg Ranch Golf and Social Club
by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation in Wickenburg, Ariz.; Yocha Dehe Golf Club in Brooks,
and renamed BallenIsles Country Club. A multi-year and Calif.; Saadiyat Beach Golf Club in Abu Dhabi, UAE;
Sales
Tom English, Laura Berrio, Bret McCormick multimillion dollar plan to develop a private country club and Buenaventura Golf Club in Panama. For additional
community was unveiled. Since the early 2000s, BallenIsles news and information, visit www.Troon.com, or connect
www.seabreezepublications.com Country Club has been consistently ranked as one of the Top with Troon on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
100 Clubs in America.

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