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At Southworth, a private members’ club with several locations, including in the Bahamas and Colorado, they have an internal name for their policy: the “no-asshole rules.” More formally, it’s referred to as “the Southworth way.” The code of conduct, which all members have to sign, includes commitments such as this: “We offer complaints and constructive criticism productively—with the right audience and using the right tone.”

Tommy Southworth, President of Southworth, discusses how the company’s portfolio of clubs are breaking barriers by focusing on core values.

“No A-Holes” is the informal name of Southworth’s policy. Officially, it’s known as “The Southworth Way.” 

The Alpine Club will be a fully private four-season hideaway at 10,540 feet, designed to redefine luxury and community in the San Juan Mountains.

Luxurious stone cottages, two lovingly restored historic hotels, the world’s most natural golf course, five restaurants and pubs, and a rejuvenating full-service spa-together they make up Scotland’s most heralded luxury resort.

One of Scotland’s most popular golf clubs is braced for the creation of a second championship course.

The latest example of Bandon emulation comes from the Village at Machrihanish Dunes, an off-the-beaten-path resort on the Kintyre Peninsula, in western Scotland. Already home to Machrihanish Dunes, an acclaimed links by David McLay Kidd, the Scottish-born designer of the original course at Bandon, the resort is on path to build a second 18.

How do you describe Southworth’s culture and how important has it been to maintain a family feel as the company has grown in size and scale? “This is one of my favorite questions. I’ve had the incredible and unique opportunity to watch my father run the company alongside Joe Deitch (father of my childhood friend, Matt Deitch) for many years, so stepping into this new role holds a lot of weight for me!– and I mean that in the best way possible.”

The two entrepreneurs and visionaries launched Willowbend in 1991, breaking the tether to antiquated ideas and defying the expectations and traditions of the club world. Now, decades later, David’s son, Tommy Southworth is leading the charge, as president, to continue to break the mold and redefine what it means to belong.