To be dormie in golf is a good thing, so long as you’re the one who is up in the match. It all but guarantees a favorable outcome. Such is the feeling that comes with membership to Dormie Network, a collection of seven exclusive golf clubs—each one dedicated to top-shelf golf and an always-say-yes approach to hospitality. “From the start, the intent of Dormie Network was not just about offering a multi-course membership,” says Zach Peed, Dormie Network’s president. “It’s really about the experiences and hospitality we provide.”

Peed founded the Network in 2017, leveraging his past as a collegiate golfer and trusting his instincts as an enthusiast of the game. Knowing that similarly discerning golfers seek out multiple club memberships, he quickly saw a deficiency in the private golf marketplace, as offerings like Dormie Network didn’t exist. Since then, he has methodically acquired existing clubs that meet the Network’s criteria (more on this in a moment), and the company recently completed its first new build, GrayBull Club, which opens for its inaugural full season this spring. “It was built to deliver an unparalleled blend of genuine hospitality and pure golf,” says Peed.

To date, a Dormie Network membership offers access to a lineup of courses designed by celebrated architects—names that include Arnold Palmer, Tom Fazio, Coore & Crenshaw, and David McLay Kidd, among others—and the company prides itself on providing members with routings that reflect the purity, challenge, and enjoyment that the game can supply.

As for Dormie Network’s commitment to golf’s heritage and its intentions for the game’s future, you can tell a lot by taking a closer look at the flagsticks used at each of those clubs. The white pole accented by two black stripes and a vibrant red flag (with two black stripes of its own along the top and bottom edges) promotes a traditional look, but those stripes are meaningful. According to Peed, one stripe represents the history of golf, the other symbolizes the company’s commitment to shape its future. “The flags serve as a reminder of where golf has been,” he says, “and where it’s going.”

Guided by Peed and the rest of Dormie Network’s leadership team, the future of private destination golf is clearly rooted in matters that extend beyond the golf course, although the quality of the playing experience will always lead the way. “We’re built on three pillars,” says Chris Graham, Dormie Network’s chief hospitality officer. “A pure golf experience, well-appointed accommodations, and a focus on food and beverage with inspired cuisine.”

Each club within the Network features on-site master suite cottages, so only 60 members can utilize the club at any one time. That creates an intimate stay by itself; however, each club adds a unique flavor to the overall Dormie Network experience. “We encourage our food and beverage teams to focus on regionally inspired cuisine,” Graham explains. Hidden Creek just east of Atlantic City, New Jersey, for example, leans heavily on coastal influences and seafood, whereas menus at ArborLinks in Nebraska City, Nebraska, emphasize farms and ranches with steakhouse-inspired fare.

There are other subtle, almost secretive ways that each Dormie Network club pays tribute to its region and some of its members. At GrayBull, for example, a vintage yellow Ford F-Series pickup is parked permanently between the 13th and 14th fairways. The bed features massive coolers stocked with chilled beverages, but inside the cabin, passersby will find a bottle of Silver Oak and red Solo cups. It all makes sense once you know that member Scotty McCreery, who is a member of the Grand Ole Opry, recorded the hit single “Cab in a Solo” as the club was being built.

Looking ahead, Dormie Network is open to growth, though any expansion will be methodical and limited. Peed doesn’t foresee the lineup of clubs exceeding 12, as he wants to ensure that each club offers the same high level of service. This includes staff members knowing each member’s name, anticipating their preferred drinks before they’re ordered, and leaving personalized notes in the cottages for both members and their guests. Peed knows those thoughtful details make a difference in crafting experiences made for connecting.

“We want genuine hospitality to create unforgettable memories for our members and guests—and ultimately, build lasting relationships,” he says.

This feature was created in partnership with Dormie Network.