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ClubLife Management Adds Crystal Lake Country Club to Portfolio

Chicago-Area Family Focused Private Lifestyle Club Features Dining, Golf, Tennis, Pool

ClubLife Management – a full-service management division, sponsored by ClubCorp, dedicated to private clubs, premier resort and daily fee golf courses and city clubs – announces the addition of Crystal Lake Country Club, located 50 miles northwest of Chicago, to its portfolio. Nestled in the heart of Crystal Lake, Illinois, Crystal Lake Country Club offers one of the Midwest’s most picturesque parkland-style golf courses featuring 18 holes of strategic challenge for the low-handicap player with its 135-acres of tree-lined fairways and well-bunkered and undulating putting greens, while offering an enjoyable experience for all skill levels.

“We are excited to partner with ClubLife Management, which brings a wealth of resources and experience in the industry along with an unmatched reciprocity program,” said Bob Buthod, Club President. “I am confident that ClubLife Management will greatly enhance the member experience and add value to membership while more efficiently overseeing day-to-day operations.”

“We are honored that Crystal Lake Country Club has selected ClubLife Management to oversee club operations,” said Doug Hellman, Senior Vice President, ClubLife Management. “Crystal Lake is an exceptional club – ideally located in Chicagoland with beautiful facilities and a thriving membership. We look forward to delivering new and improved experiences to members and furthering Crystal Lake as the premier private club in the northwest suburbs.” Established in 1922 in the heart of Crystal Lake, Illinois, Crystal Lake Country Club offers an unparalleled private club experience for every member with an 18-hole golf course, two practice areas, a variety of golf events, leagues and tournaments, as well as one of the best junior golf programs in the area. Amenities also include casual and upscale dining plus an outdoor patio with fire pits and bar, lighted outdoor tennis courts (three clay and two hard courts), pickleball and a pool. Crystal Lake also features five unique private event rooms that can accommodate up to 220 people.

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