Platinum Clubs® of the World, Asia-Pacific, and Europe & Middle East
Platinum Clubs® of The World and Platinum Clubs of Europe & Middle East License 2024-2025
A Legacy of Excellence: Founded over 25 years ago, the Platinum Clubs of America is the pinnacle of recognition for private Clubs located in the United States. The organization has evolved with the introduction of Platinum Clubs of the World in 2011 and, subsequently, the Asia-Pacific and Europe categories in 2019. This year, Clubs in the Middle East were included in the European region.
The election process for Platinum Clubs is conducted by an esteemed international Voting Panel, evaluating Clubs based on the Seven Selection Criteria. This transparent and rigorous process ensures that only the top 1% of Clubs worldwide achieve this honor.
Your Club has been recognized as both a Platinum Club of the World and a Platinum Club of Europe & Middle East for 2024-2025. This dual distinction allows participation in the Platinum Clubs of the World and Platinum Clubs of Europe & Middle East License programs. The benefits of this prestigious recognition are highlighted below for the Club, its Leadership, Members, Management, and Staff.
"Acknowledgment as a Platinum Club of the World represents excellence and is the pinnacle of recognition in the Private Club Industry for the Club, members, and staff.".
Tristan Hall, Managing Director
Sunningdale Golf Club
Benefits for the Club, Leadership, Members, Management & Staff:
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Framed and personalized handcrafted tapestry plaque.
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Eight (8) Showcase printed copies of the 2024-2025 Platinum Clubs® of the World, Asia-Pacific, and Europe & Middle East 2024-2025 Announcement Booklet.
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Eight (8) 5-Star Recognition Pins.
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Use of the trademarked Platinum Clubs® suites of logos and marks.
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The FORUM publication provides biannual lifestyle and industry insights.
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Participation in comprehensive quarterly Private Club Industry surveys.
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Invitations to ‘Excellence in Platinum Clubs’ 2024 & 2025, hosted during the CMAA Conference and Business Expo.
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Invitations to the MASTERMIND FORUMS: United States and International Venues. These elite gatherings combine unique education, networking, and recreation. CMAA and CMAE points are awarded at select MASTERMINDs.
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PlatinumClubNet provides your Members the opportunity to request access to participating Platinum Clubs worldwide.
Platinum Clubs of the World Advisory Board
Platinum License Benefits
Your Platinum License grants access to the use of the name, logo, and marks of Platinum Clubs® of the World and Platinum Clubs of Europe & Middle East in communications, collateral materials, on websites, or for other purposes. Clubs securing a Platinum License will be provided an electronic file of logos in several formats for their convenience. The items defined below are included in the Platinum License, and additional products may be purchased on request.
View Samples of Platinum License Benefits
2024-2025 Platinum Clubs of the World Announcement Booklet - Access the digital booklet.
Private Club Industry surveys - Explore the recent Governance survey.
The FORUM publication - Browse the digital publication.
MASTERMIND FORUMS - Review the 2023 London MASTERMIND FORUM report.
Club Leaders Forum App
The Club Leaders Forum App provides streamlined access to an expansive digital library with timely updates and insightful resources. Through the App, Platinum Licensee also has the opportunity to connect with other Club leaders around the world. The CLF App is currently in Beta with limited availability to non-US Clubs.
2026-2027 Official Announcement Booklets
The 20-page booklet outlines the history of Platinum Clubs,
how Clubs are elected and lists the World’s Top 150 Golf &
Country Clubs, Top 100 City Clubs and Top 50 Yacht Clubs.
Plus the Top 50 Golf & Country Clubs in Asia-Pacific and Europe & Middle East and Clubs acknowledged with an Honorable Mention.
