And last month’s Great Gatsby social was simply the latest example. It was a night to remember, featuring vintage costumes, classic dining and cocktails, and plenty of fun for all in attendance!

If there is one thing that most people remember about The Great Gatsby (the book or the movie!), it’s the truly spectacular parties thrown by Mr. Gatsby. The depictions of Gatsby’s parties have inspired generations of party hosts and entertainers… and the St. Andrews team thought that a Gatsby-themed social event would be a big hit with members and guests.

And they were right. You can view the video below to get a taste of the event.

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At St. Andrews, we will always go the extra mile to provide an exceptional experience for our members and our guests. Whether it is maintaining our championship golf courses, renovating our world-class facilities, or providing incredible dining options… we are truly committed to making St. Andrews a special place.

In addition to the dedication of our team, we believe that the sense of community that exists among our membership is a major reason that events like our Gatsby social are so successful. After all… what could be better than a dazzling night out featuring vintage menu options and classic entertainment, all in the company of great friends and family?

We’re dedicated to our members and guests, and events like our recent Gatsby social highlight this commitment. If you would like to learn more about St. Andrews, or if you’d like details regarding upcoming social events, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us today.

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It was a fun and memorable day as always—featuring great golf, entertainment for the whole family, and of course community and friendship. The tournament itself ended in thrilling fashion with a playoff, much to the delight of the audience. But even more important that the result of the tournament was the sense of community that was felt by all present. At St. Andrews, our members really are like family, and all of us – members, guests, and staff – truly enjoyed opportunity to spend quality time together in the great outdoors. In today’s increasingly fragmented and fast-paced world it is nice to know that families and individuals can come together to enjoy a great community event like our Men’s Golf Classic!

As our members know, at St. Andrews Country Club we take great pride in providing an unparalleled lifestyle for our members.  That commitment is the reason we provide two championship 18-hole golf courses, an exceptional dining experience, and countless social opportunities for members and their families.  It is the reason we work hard to understand the needs and desires of our members—and it’s the reason we work so hard to put on great events like the Golf Classic.

The team at St. Andrews is passionate about our members.  We work tirelessly to keep our facilities in phenomenal condition, and our chefs spare no expense while delivering mouth-watering taste sensations to our members every single day. And when it comes to planning events to give our community a chance to enjoy each other and strengthen relationships, we do whatever it takes to make each event a success! The 2013 Men’s Classic Golf Tournament was certainly no exception, and we hope you enjoyed it! We’ve created a video recapping the event which you can watch below:

The crowd of 600 watched the free tennis exhibition at St. Andrews’ center court where Krickstein defeated Lendl in a singles match before teaming up with Arias to defeat Lendl and Simon Evelyn, St. Andrews Tennis Professional.

Just days after the exclusive tennis exhibition, the St. Andrews Country Club members filled the stands at the Delray Beach Stadium and Tennis Center on February 22, 23 & 24 to watch ATP Champions Tour matches between Aaron Krickstein, defending ATP Champion Carlos Moya, Mark Philippoussis and Mats Wilander.  Krickstein played well in his first match against Moya but lost the match after two sets 6-4, 6-4 on Friday night. However, Krickstein came back and won his next two matches against Philippoussis and Wilander to capture 3rd Place in the tournament.  Other notable champions playing included John McEnroe and Pat Cash.

Krickstein, formerly ranked as high as six in the world, is a nine-time ATP tour titlist and also still holds the records as the youngest player to win an ATP Tour event at age 16, and the youngest in the world top ten at age 17. During his career he had victories over Sampras, Agassi, Becker, Edberg, McEnroe, Chang and Lendl, among others. When not competing, Krickstein is the Director of Tennis at St. Andrews Country Club where for 12 years he has had the opportunity to help kids and adults improve their tennis games.

At St. Andrews, we settle for nothing less than the best. Our members have come to expect an unparalleled lifestyle experience, and our team works tirelessly to deliver it. This tennis exhibition was the latest in a long line of memorable events—stay tuned to see what’s coming up next!

Morgan Pressel partnered with Michael Israel, internationally renowned performance artist, and LPGA Tour stars Paula Creamer, Brittany Lincicome, Lexi Thompson and St. Andrews Country Club members to raise funds to support the Kathryn Krickstein Pressel MammoVan, research initiatives and other breast cancer related projects. Each year the event enjoys significant growth from St. Andrews Country Club member participation, sponsors and donations.

Pressel said, “I am so appreciative of the support from my fellow St. Andrews members who continually amaze me with their generosity towards the foundation and the fight against breast cancer. I also can’t thank the Morgan Pressel Foundation committee enough for their commitment to creating an outstanding event year after year. The record funds raised this year are due a large part to Paula, Brittany, Lexi and Michael and their participation and generosity of their time, and I thank you all.”

The event kicked off Sunday evening with an exclusive cocktail reception, dinner and silent and live auctions including a spectacular performance by Michael Israel who created five paintings for the auction.  Monday winning bidders played holes with an LPGA star and enjoyed an incredible golf exhibition put on by Morgan & her Friends, entertaining more than 150 club members with anecdotes about their career, hitting shots and sharing tips with the members.

Craig D. Martin, Chief Operating Officer and General Manager at St. Andrews Country Club summarized, “We are proud of Morgan, her foundation and all of the St. Andrews Country Club members for putting together another first-class golf tournament and fund raising effort. It is hard to keep topping the previous year’s event but Morgan and her teams continue to expand participation and funds raised. I am always impressed by the professionalism and five-star logistics executed by the foundation and our professional staff.”

At St. Andrews, our members take their commitment to the community seriously. We were proud to once again partner with Morgan and her fellow LPGA professionals, and we look forward to continuing this partnership for years to come!

But there’s more. In addition to the lifestyle we provide for our members, St. Andrews has built a reputation as an exceptional place to work. Our employees speak glowingly of the opportunities they have found here—from building relationships with members, fellow employees, and managers to valuable lessons about hard work. Our employees are dedicated to their jobs—because work at St. Andrews is more than just a “job.” It’s a career, it’s a passion, it’s an opportunity to be truly fulfilled. Each of our employees takes great pride in what they do—and the results are plainly visible each and every day.

If you’d like to learn more about what it’s like to work at St. Andrews, we invite you to watch this short video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EBOg1Rjfic&feature=youtu.be). There, you’ll see our diverse team of employees talking about the culture and the opportunity they have discovered here at St. Andrews. From the tennis courts to the golf course, from the spa to the dining facilities, working at St. Andrews is an honor.

As each of our members can attest, the team at St. Andrews is truly special. Everyone at the club, from management on down, takes great pride in what they do. It’s a privilege to work at a club like St. Andrews, and it’s an opportunity that our entire team cherishes!

Leo A. Daly, Weitz Construction and New York based John Saladino Design Group worked closely with the St. Andrews Country Club Construction Committee and professional staff to ensure the membership would be pleased with the final product.

Michael Goldman, President, St. Andrews CC Board of Governors stated, “Members feedback has been extremely positive and we are appreciative of the work put forth by Ed Cooperman, Construction Committee Chair and his team. They put in a lot of hours with the vendors to guarantee a high quality renovation.”

Phase II will begin in April 2013 and includes the recreation and aquatic center, extensive clubhouse enhancements and updates to the dining and lounge areas. Phase III will begin June 2014 with improvements to Lakeside, a free-standing dining and entertainment facility.

Many prospective members seeking real estate in private residential communities are attracted to those clubs offering renovated and upgraded facilities, reputable service and family-oriented amenities. The 3-year strategic improvement plan includes facility upgrades, replacements, and expansion that meets the needs of current and future members.

“Phase I is the first step in our strategic plan to attract younger members to the community with upgraded facilities and Phase II enhancements to the recreation and dining areas will encourage and promote spaces for families of all ages to enjoy,” added Craig D. Martin C.C.M., St. Andrews CC COO/GM. “St. Andrews is a leader in the Boca Raton market for benchmarking standards of excellence. We are committed to protecting members’ real estate interests and attracting new members who seek the highest quality of facilities and service.”

At St. Andrews, nothing is more important to us than the lifestyle we provide for our members.  That’s why we’ve invested over $2 million into this club improvement project—and now that phase one is complete, our members are beginning to enjoy the benefits already. Stay tuned!

Now, we are pleased to announce that we have chosen to partner with interior designer John Saladino for the design process. Mr. Saladino is one of the world’s most distinguished and respected Architectural and Interior Designers. Often referred to as the designers’ designer, John Saladino’s timeless work continues his philosophy of mixing “old with new” and appeals to both traditional and modern clients. His full maturity as an artist and a master of scale blends easily with his historical references, from the Villa of Mysteries in Pompeii through Palladio and William Kent. His work is always layered with historical knowledge, whether implicit or explicit.

John Saladino has won numerous Interior Design and furniture awards and has served as a board member for a number of organizations, including Formica, Parsons School of Design, New York School of Interior Design, Save Venice and The Sir John Soane Museum Foundation in London. He lectures worldwide and appears regularly in books, magazines and on television in the United States, England, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Turkey and Russia. His book, Style by Saladino was published by Frances Lincoln Ltd. London in 2000 and Monacelli Press in New York. In March, 2009 John Saladino’s latest book “Villa” was published by Frances Lincoln Ltd.in London to rave reviews. In September, 2009 his fabric collection, Saladino for Savel will be launched in his showroom in the New York Design Center.

The St. Andrews team is excited to have Mr. Saladino on board. His talent and creativity will no doubt result in a club improvement project that is truly breathtaking. At St. Andrews, we never stop working to provide an unparalleled lifestyle experience for our members—and we’re confident that you will love the results of this project. If you’d like to learn more, feel free to get in touch with us.

Organizers of Feed the Hungry reached out to Craig Martin, C.C.M., COO & General Manager of St. Andrews Country Club to reach out to his colleagues to provide side dishes to help their cause.  Martin commented, “It is so important for both people and organizations to pitch in to help those less fortunate, especially as our economy slowly improves. What has become an annual event is rewarding for all parties involved and I am once again moved by the St. Andrews Country Club Board of Governors and my fellow Club Managers Association members who continue to provide all of the items requested.”

“Craig Martin and his colleagues Michael McCarthy, CEO & General Manager of Addison Reserve Country Club and Chuck Lehner, COO & General Manager of Boca Grove Golf & Tennis Club offered assistance without hesitation. We are thankful the area clubs, especially St. Andrews and Boca Grove who have partnered with us for the past four years and want to express our gratitude to them, and especially to Craig for his support,” said Janyce Speier, a Feed the Hungry volunteer and St. Andrews Country Club member.

Feed the Hungry Thanksgiving feast on November 20 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 200 NE 12 Street, Boca Raton, FL 33432.  Directions:  Dixie Highway south, turn left after Glades Road.  Follow the road around to the left of the church.  For additional information, call CBI Coordinator Greg Jacobs at 561-239-0016 or Ebenezer Church at 561-391-7357.

At St. Andrews, we recognize the importance of supporting the local community—particularly in a challenging economy such as we are currently experiencing. We are honored to have the opportunity to give back to the community—and we urge you to join us!

Halloween means fun and games, costume parties, and trick-or-treating… and at St. Andrews you’ll find ample opportunity for each of these activities. But we understand that the activities are only half of the appeal—the best part about the holiday for many of our members is the opportunity to spend quality time with family. And that’s why we’ve “pulled out all the stops” to ensure that we’ve got activities in store for members and their families of all ages. See below for a list of the events we have planned for our members and their guests to enjoy—and please don’t hesitate to contact us if you’d like further information!

Jr. Tennis Halloween Pizza Party
Ages 4-12

• Dress Up (if you like)
• Raffle Prizes
• Games
• Halloween Treats
• Prizes for Best Costume

Halloween Tennis Mixer

• Dress Up (if you like)
• Prizes for Best Costume
• Raffles
• Trophies

Halloween Mixed Golf Event

• Best Costume
• Best Decorated Carts
• Special Contests

Halloween Cookie Decorating

• Join us for a fun afternoon of cookie fun!
• Reservations Required

Haunted Caravan

• Hand out candy and treats to all our goblins and ghouls

Halloween Dinner Buffet
Costumes Optional

• Haunted House in the Promenade Room
• Carving & Sauté Stations
• Bavarian Spatzle
• Bratwurst & Sauerkraut
• Roast Duck
• And so much more!

Halloween Costume Dinner Buffet – 21+
Featuring The Blues Brothers Review Band

• Cocktail Hour/Open Bar
• Dinner & Dancing
• Adult Event – 21+

A 43% increase in real estate sales over the previous year at St. Andrews Country Club also delivered a resurgence of home builder activity within the private, member-only golf and country club community.  In the past year, 27% of the real estate sales were priced between $750,000-$1,000,000 with 24% of homes selling in the price range of $1.6 million to $5 million.  Home builder activity including new construction grew 21% over the previous fiscal year. The significant increase in real estate sales has also created a shift in demographics for the Club by adding families from Argentina, Brazil, Canada and Estonia.

And if you think that these positive developments have led to complacency, think again! Recently the St. Andrews Country Club membership approved a $15 Million Club Improvement Plan that includes a redesign of multiple areas including the clubhouse, two restaurants, main entry features, and the recreation and aquatic center. The construction improvement plan is expected to include three phases of development with a target completion date of November 2014.

Phase I of the Club Improvement Plan encompasses the men’s card room and both men’s and ladies’ locker rooms as well as improvements to the Olde Course, and will be complete in November. Phase II will begin in April 2013 and includes the recreation and aquatic center, extensive clubhouse enhancements and updates to the dining and lounge areas. Phase III will begin June 2014 with functional and practical improvements to Lakeside, a free-standing dining and entertainment facility.

Many prospective members seeking real estate in private residential communities are attracted to those clubs offering great upgraded facilities, reputable service and family-oriented amenities. The three-year Club Improvement Plan provides a roadmap for the club and facility upgrades, replacements or expansion that meets the needs of current and future members. If you have any questions or you’d like to learn more, please get in touch with us today!