ClubCorp (MYCC) 10-Q 18 Oct 13 2013 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2013	Oct. 15, 2013
Document and Entity Information
Entity Registrant Name	ClubCorp Holdings, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	1577095
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	3-Sep-13
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-19
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		63,789,730
Trading Symbol	MYCC
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2013
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_OPE

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 03, 2013	Sep. 04, 2012	Sep. 03, 2013	Sep. 04, 2012
REVENUES:
Club operations	$143,487	$131,557	$394,696	$372,292
Food and beverage	50,809	47,778	148,615	141,303
Other revenues	539	662	2,203	2,164
Total revenues	194,835	179,997	545,514	515,759
DIRECT AND SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES:
Club operating costs exclusive of depreciation	127,741	117,343	354,598	335,351
Cost of food and beverage sales exclusive of depreciation	17,185	15,780	49,179	45,952
Depreciation and amortization	17,030	17,592	49,497	53,926
Provision for doubtful accounts	1,102	983	2,004	2,216
Loss on disposals of assets	2,745	2,536	6,376	3,456
Asset Impairment Charges	24	0	1,905	770
Equity in earnings from unconsolidated ventures	-424	-349	-966	-959
Selling, general and administrative	11,250	9,679	31,747	30,325
OPERATING INCOME	18,182	16,433	51,174	44,722
Interest and investment income	80	29	224	86
Interest expense	-19,499	-20,076	-58,646	-60,244
Other income	0	92	0	1,823
(LOSS) INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	-1,237	-3,522	-7,248	-13,613
INCOME TAX (EXPENSE) BENEFIT	-3,793	1,695	-1,150	247
(LOSS) INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS	-5,030	-1,827	-8,398	-13,366
Loss from discontinued clubs, net of income tax (expense) benefit of $(2) and $1,232 for the twelve weeks ended September 3, 2013 and September 4, 2012, respectively, and $2 and $1,260 for the thirty-six weeks ended September 3, 2013 and September 4, 2012, respectively	-4	-10,571	-5	-10,575
Net loss	-5,034	-12,398	-8,403	-23,941
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS	-129	-15	-131	-169
NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO CLUBCORP	-5,163	-12,413	-8,534	-24,110
Foreign currency translation, net of tax	-1,430	1,582	-988	1,111
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	-1,430	1,582	-988	1,111
COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME	-6,464	-10,816	-9,391	-22,830
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS	-129	-15	-131	-169
COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO CLUBCORP	($6,593)	($10,831)	($9,522)	($22,999)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic and Diluted	50,570	50,570	50,570	50,570
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic and Diluted Share	($0.10)	($0.04)	($0.17)	($0.27)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic and Diluted Share	$0	($0.21)	$0	($0.21)
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted	($0.10)	($0.25)	($0.17)	($0.48)

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_OPE1

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Parenthetical) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 03, 2013	Sep. 04, 2012	Sep. 03, 2013	Sep. 04, 2012
Income Statement [Abstract]
Income (loss) from discontinued clubs, income tax benefit (expense)	($2)	$1,232	$2	$1,260

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)	Sep. 03, 2013	Dec. 25, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$43,300	$81,965
Receivables, net of allowances of $3,295 and $2,626 at September 3, 2013 and December 25, 2012, respectively	84,241	51,590
Inventories	16,409	14,361
Prepaids and other assets	14,962	12,199
Deferred tax assets	8,076	8,076
Total current assets	166,988	168,191
Investments	9,110	11,166
Property and equipment, net (includes $9,598 and $9,870 related to VIEs at September 3, 2013 and December 25, 2012, respectively)	1,239,899	1,223,539
Notes receivable, net of allowances of $652 and $563 at September 3, 2013 and December 25, 2012, respectively	4,468	3,183
Goodwill	258,459	258,459
Intangibles, net	30,512	31,958
Other assets	28,948	24,051
TOTAL ASSETS	1,738,384	1,720,547
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Current maturities of long-term debt	11,376	24,988
Membership initiation deposits - current portion	105,810	91,398
Accounts payable	28,108	27,670
Accrued expenses	45,509	35,989
Accrued taxes	20,800	16,678
Other liabilities	80,903	52,915
Total current liabilities	292,506	249,638
Long-term debt (includes $13,261 and $13,408 related to VIEs at September 3, 2013 and December 25, 2012, respectively)	785,804	768,369
Membership initiation deposits	204,012	202,630
Deferred tax liability	204,693	207,790
Other liabilities (includes $20,901 and $20,220 related to VIEs at September 3, 2013 and December 25, 2012, respectively)	152,678	149,038
Total liabilities	1,639,693	1,577,465
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 13)
EQUITY
Common stock of ClubCorp Holdings, Inc., $0.01 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized; 50,569,730 issued and outstanding at September 3, 2013 and December 25, 2012	506	506
Additional paid-in capital	149,460	184,460
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-1,660	-672
Retained deficit	-60,311	-51,777
Total stockholders' equity	87,995	132,517
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries and variable interest entities	10,696	10,565
Total equity	98,691	143,082
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	$1,738,384	$1,720,547

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS_Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Sep. 03, 2013	Dec. 25, 2012
Receivables, allowances	$3,295,000	$2,626,000
Property and equipment, net, related to VIEs	9,598,000	9,870,000
Notes receivable, allowances	652,000	563,000
Long-term debt, related to VIEs	13,261,000	13,408,000
Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Other Long Term Liabilities	$20,901	$20,220
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	200,000,000	200,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	50,569,730	50,569,730
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	50,569,730	50,569,730

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CAS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 03, 2013	Sep. 04, 2012
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss	($8,403)	($23,941)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash flows from operating activities:
Depreciation	47,521	47,393
Amortization	1,977	6,826
Asset Impairment Charges, Including Discontinued Operations	1,905	5,973
Bad debt expense	2,014	2,256
Equity in earnings from unconsolidated ventures	-966	-959
Distribution from investment in unconsolidated ventures	2,429	1,346
Loss on disposals of assets	6,376	10,113
Amortization of debt issuance costs	1,550	1,388
Accretion of discount on member deposits	14,149	13,836
Amortization of surface rights bonus revenue	0	-1,823
Amortization of above and below market rent intangibles	115	176
Net change in deferred tax assets and liabilities	-3,819	-6,336
Net change in prepaid expenses and other assets	-5,241	-2,767
Net change in receivables and membership notes	-28,659	-19,859
Net change in accounts payable and accrued liabilities	7,104	6,513
Net change in other current liabilities	30,548	28,052
Net change in other long-term liabilities	-1,780	-2,137
Net cash provided by operating activities	66,820	66,050
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of property and equipment	-42,066	-31,467
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired	-10,785	-3,570
Proceeds from dispositions	90	393
Proceeds from insurance	0	1,978
Net change in restricted cash and capital reserve funds	34	97
Return of capital in equity investments	592	0
Net cash used in investing activities	-52,135	-32,569
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Repayments of long-term debt	-21,999	-10,798
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt	10,713	0
Payments for Derivative Instrument, Financing Activities	0	-9
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs	-6,684	-167
Payments of Capital Distribution	-35,000	0
Proceeds from new membership initiation deposits	760	552
Repayments of membership initiation deposits	-1,030	-455
Net cash used in financing activities	-53,240	-10,877
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH	-110	787
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	-38,665	23,391
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - BEGINNING OF PERIOD	81,965	50,480
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - END OF PERIOD	$43,300	$73,871

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CHA

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (USD $)	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Retained Equity (Deficit)	Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Subsidiaries
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
BALANCE at Dec. 27, 2011	$169,126	$506	$184,460	($2,562)	($24,502)	$11,224
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Payments of Capital Distribution	0
Net loss	-23,941	0	0	0	-24,110	169
Foreign currency translation, net of tax	1,111	0	0	1,111	0	0
BALANCE at Sep. 04, 2012	146,296	506	184,460	-1,451	-48,612	11,393
BALANCE at Dec. 25, 2012	143,082	506	184,460	-672	-51,777	10,565
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Payments of Capital Distribution	-35,000	0	-35,000	0	0	0
Net loss	-8,403	0	0	0	-8,534	131
Foreign currency translation, net of tax	-988	0	0	-988	0	0
BALANCE at Sep. 03, 2013	$98,691	$506	$149,460	($1,660)	($60,311)	$10,696

ORGANIZATION

ORGANIZATION	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
ORGANIZATION	ORGANIZATION
	ClubCorp Holdings, Inc. (“Holdings”) and its wholly owned subsidiaries CCA Club Operations Holdings, LLC (“Operations' Parent”) and ClubCorp Club Operations, Inc. (“Operations”, together with Holdings and Operations' Parent, “ClubCorp”) were formed on November 10, 2010, as part of a reorganization of ClubCorp, Inc. (“CCI”), which was effective as of November 30, 2010, for the purpose of operating and managing golf and country clubs, business, sports and alumni clubs. ClubCorp has two reportable segments (1) golf and country clubs and (2) business, sports and alumni clubs. As of October 15, 2013, the majority of Holdings' common stock is owned by Fillmore CCA Investment, LLC (“Fillmore”), which is wholly owned by an affiliate of KSL Capital Partners, LLC (“KSL”), a private equity fund that invests primarily in the hospitality and leisure business. ClubCorp, together with its subsidiaries, may be referred to as “we”, “us”, “our”, or the “Company”.
	On September 25, 2013, Holdings completed an initial public offering in which it sold 13,200,000 shares of common stock and Fillmore sold 4,800,000 shares. The offering generated net proceeds to Holdings of approximately $168.8 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses. Holdings subsequently contributed the net proceeds to Operations. We did not receive any proceeds from the sale of shares of common stock offered by Fillmore. See further discussion in Note 16.

SUMMARY_OF_SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNT

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
	Basis of Presentation—The consolidated condensed financial statements reflect the consolidated operations of ClubCorp, its subsidiaries and certain variable interest entities (“VIEs”). The consolidated condensed financial statements presented herein reflect our financial position, results of operations, cash flows and changes in equity in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, or “GAAP”. All intercompany accounts have been eliminated.
	The accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements have been prepared by Holdings and are unaudited. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements presented in accordance with GAAP have been omitted from the accompanying statements. We believe the disclosures made are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. However, the financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto of Holdings for the year ended December 25, 2012.
	We believe that the accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements reflect all adjustments, including normal recurring items, considered necessary for a fair presentation of the interim periods. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of fiscal year performance because of the impact of seasonal and short-term variations and other factors such as timing of acquisitions and dispositions of facilities.
	Use of Estimates—The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated condensed financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ materially from such estimated amounts.
	Revenue Recognition—Revenues from club operations, food and beverage and merchandise sales are recognized at the time of sale or when the service is provided and are reported net of sales taxes.
	Revenues from membership dues are billed monthly and recognized in the period earned. The monthly dues are expected to cover the cost of providing membership services.
	The majority of membership initiation deposits sold are not refundable until a fixed number of years (generally 30) after the date of acceptance of a member. We recognize revenue related to membership initiation deposits over the expected life of an active membership which is approximately six years for golf and country club memberships and approximately four years for business, sports and alumni club memberships. For membership initiation deposits, the difference between the amount paid by the member and the present value of the refund obligation is deferred and recognized within club operations revenue on the consolidated condensed statements of operations, on a straight-line basis over the expected life of an active membership. The present value of the refund obligation is recorded as a membership initiation deposit liability in the consolidated condensed balance sheets and accretes over the nonrefundable term using the effective interest method with an interest rate defined as our incremental borrowing rate adjusted to reflect a 30-year time frame. The accretion is included in interest expense.
	The majority of membership initiation fees sold are not refundable and are deferred and recognized within club operations revenue on the consolidated condensed statements of operations, on a straight line basis over the expected life of an active membership.
	Membership initiation fees and deposits recognized within club operations revenue on the consolidated condensed statements of operations was $4.2 million and $12.2 million for the twelve and thirty-six weeks ended September 3, 2013, respectively, and $3.5 million and $10.5 million, for the twelve and thirty-six weeks ended September 4, 2012, respectively.
	Notes Receivable, Net of Allowances—Notes receivable reflect amounts due from our financing of membership initiation fees and deposits and typically range from one to six years in original maturity. We recognize interest income as earned and provide an allowance for doubtful accounts. This allowance is based on factors including the historical trends of write-offs and recoveries, the financial strength of the member and projected economic and market conditions.
	Foreign Currency—The functional currency of our entities located outside the United States of America is the local currency. Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the current exchange rate in effect at period-end. All foreign income and expenses are translated at the monthly weighted-average exchange rates during the year. Translation gains and losses are reported separately as a component of comprehensive loss, until realized. No translation gains or losses have been reclassified into earnings for the twelve and thirty-six weeks ended September 3, 2013 and September 4, 2012. Realized foreign currency transaction gains and losses are reflected in the consolidated condensed statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) in club operating costs.
	Income Taxes—We recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is “more likely than not” that the tax position will be sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. If the position drops below the “more likely than not” standard, the benefit can no longer be recognized. Assumptions, judgment and the use of estimates are required in determining if the “more likely than not” standard has been met when developing the provision for income taxes. We recognize accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions as a component of income tax expense.
	Equity‑Based Awards—Equity‑based unit awards were previously issued under a Management Profits Interest Program (“MPI”) which constituted grants of time-vesting non-voting profits interests in Fillmore. These awards entitled participants to participate in the appreciation of the value of Fillmore above an applicable threshold and thereby share in its future profits. Fillmore converted previously issued Class B units into Class A units, subject to remaining vesting periods, in connection with the ClubCorp Formation. Fillmore also granted 10,000.00 Class C units in connection with the ClubCorp Formation. As of September 3, 2013, there were 9,100.00 Class C units and 10,039.44 Class A units (including Converted Units) outstanding.
	MPI participants could receive a distribution upon the occurrence of a liquidity event or upon the declaration of a distribution or dividend payment, in each case in accordance with the terms of the distribution “waterfall” set forth in Fillmore’s Second Amended and Restated LLC Agreement. Because the distributions would be contingent on the value of our Company at the time of such liquidity event, distribution, or dividend payment, no expense has been recognized relating to such awards as of September 3, 2013. In connection with the consummation of Holdings' initial public offering on September 25, 2013, the MPI participants, including our executives, employees, directors and consultants surrendered all Class A units (including Converted Units) and Class C units held by them in exchange for an aggregate of 2,251,027 shares of Holdings' common stock previously held by Fillmore, a portion of which will be restricted, subject to remaining time vesting requirements.
	On April 1, 2012, Holdings granted 12,552 Restricted stock units (“RSUs”) to certain executives under the ClubCorp Holdings, Inc. 2012 Stock Award Plan, which was amended and restated as of August 14, 2013 (the “Stock Plan”), and allows the holders to receive and maintain an interest in us, which interest may be measured by the value of the common stock of Holdings. The RSUs vest based on satisfaction of both a time condition subject to the holders' continued employment and a liquidity condition. The time condition is satisfied with respect to one‑third of the RSUs on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date, subject to the holder remaining employed by us. The liquidity condition is satisfied upon the earlier of a change of control (as defined in the Stock Plan) or after a period of time following the effective date of an initial public offering by us.
	Because the vesting of RSUs is contingent on the satisfaction of a liquidity condition, no expense has been recognized relating to such awards as of September 3, 2013. After giving effect to the 50 for 1 forward stock split and the 1.0113946 for 1 forward stock split (described in Note 14), 613,963 RSUs remain outstanding as of September 3, 2013. On March 15, 2014, the required time period following Holding's initial public offering will be satisfied and the liquidity vesting requirement will be met, at which time all then outstanding RSUs will be converted into shares of common stock, a portion of which will be restricted, subject to remaining time vesting requirements.
	Subsequent to Holdings' initial public offering, we expect to record equity-based compensation expense of approximately $14.0 million during the fourth quarter of 2013 related to the unit awards previously issued and outstanding under the MPI program and all outstanding RSUs granted under the Stock Plan, to the extent the time vesting conditions have been satisfied. See Note 16.
	Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
	In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-02 (“ASU 2013-02”), Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income. The update clarifies how to report the effect of significant reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income. ASU 2013-02 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2012 and is to be applied prospectively. Our adoption of this ASU in the first quarter of 2013 did not materially change the presentation of our consolidated condensed financial statements.
	In February 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-04 (“ASU 2013-04”), Liabilities (Topic 405): Obligations Resulting from Joint and Several Liability Arrangements for Which the Total Amount of the Obligation is Fixed as the Reporting Date. ASU No. 2013-04 requires an entity to measure obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of the obligation within the scope of this guidance is fixed at the reporting date, as the sum of the amount the reporting entity agreed to pay on the basis of its arrangement among its co-obligors and any additional amount the reporting entity expects to pay on behalf of its co-obligors. The guidance in the update also requires an entity to disclose the nature and amount of the obligation as well as other information about those obligations. The amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. The adoption of ASU 2013-04 is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated condensed financial statements.
	In July 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-11 (“ASU 2013-11”), Income Taxes (Topic 740): Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists. ASU No. 2013-11 clarifies that an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, should be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward, except as follows. To the extent a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward is not available at the reporting date under the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction to settle any additional income taxes that would result from the disallowance of a tax position or the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction does not require the entity to use, and the entity does not intend to use, the deferred tax asset for such purpose, the unrecognized tax benefit should be presented in the financial statements as a liability and should not be combined with deferred tax assets. The assessment of whether a deferred tax asset is available is based on the unrecognized tax benefit and deferred tax asset that exist at the reporting date and should be made presuming disallowance of the tax position at the reporting date. This ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. The adoption of ASU 2013-11 is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated condensed financial statements.

VARIABLE_INTEREST_ENTITIES

VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES	VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES
	Consolidated VIEs include three managed golf course properties and certain realty interests which we define as “Non‑Core Development Entities”. We have determined we are the primary beneficiary of these VIEs as we have the obligation to absorb the majority of losses from and direct activities of these operations. One of these managed golf course property VIEs is financed through a loan payable of $1.1 million collateralized by assets of the entity totaling $4.1 million as of September 3, 2013. The other managed golf course property VIEs are financed through advances from us. Outstanding advances as of September 3, 2013 total $3.3 million compared to recorded assets of $6.9 million.
	The VIE related to certain Non‑Core Development Entities is financed through notes which are payable through cash proceeds related to the sale of certain real estate held by the Non‑Core Development Entities.
	The following summarizes the carrying amount and classification of the VIEs’ assets and liabilities in the consolidated condensed balance sheets as of September 3, 2013 and December 25, 2012, net of intercompany amounts:
		September 3, 2013			December 25, 2012
	Current assets	$	1,490		$	954
	Fixed assets, net	9,598			9,870
	Other assets	$	851		$	856
	Total assets	$	11,939		$	11,680
	Current liabilities	$	1,742		$	1,294
	Long-term debt	13,261			13,408
	Other long-term liabilities	19,818			19,419
	Noncontrolling interest	6,053			6,260
	Company capital	(28,935		)	(28,701		)
	Total liabilities and equity	$	11,939		$	11,680
	Recourse of creditors to these VIEs is limited to the assets of the VIE entities, which total $11.9 million and $11.7 million at September 3, 2013 and December 25, 2012, respectively.

INVESTMENTS

INVESTMENTS	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2013
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
INVESTMENTS	INVESTMENTS
	Equity method investments in golf and business club ventures total $1.4 million and $1.3 million at September 3, 2013 and December 25, 2012, respectively, and include two golf club joint ventures and one business club joint venture. Our share of earnings in the equity investments is included in equity in earnings from unconsolidated ventures in the consolidated condensed statements of operations.
	During the twelve weeks ended June 12, 2012, we determined that one of our equity method investments had a decrease in value that was other than temporary. We recognized an impairment loss of $0.7 million during the twelve weeks ended June 12, 2012 to adjust its carrying amount to its fair value. See Note 5. We recognized no additional impairment losses in the twelve weeks ended September 4, 2012 and we have not recognized any impairment losses in the twelve and thirty-six weeks ended September 3, 2013.
	Additionally, we have one equity method investment of 10.2% in Avendra, LLC, a purchasing cooperative of hospitality companies. The carrying value of the investment was $7.3 million and $9.4 million at September 3, 2013 and December 25, 2012, respectively. Our share of earnings in the equity investment is included in equity in earnings from unconsolidated ventures in the consolidated condensed statements of operations. We have contractual agreements with the joint venture to provide procurement services for our clubs for which we received net volume rebates and allowances totaling $0.0 million and $2.1 million during the twelve and thirty-six weeks ended September 3, 2013, respectively, and $0.0 million and $1.9 million during the twelve and thirty-six weeks ended September 4, 2012, respectively. The difference between the carrying value of the investment and our share of the equity reflected in the joint venture’s financial statements at the time of the acquisition of the Company by affiliates of KSL was allocated to intangible assets of the joint venture and amortized over approximately 10 years beginning in 2007. The carrying value of these intangible assets was $6.6 million and $8.0 million at September 3, 2013 and December 25, 2012, respectively.
	Our equity in net income from the investment described in the preceding paragraph is shown below:
		Twelve Weeks Ended						Thirty-Six Weeks Ended
		September 3, 2013			September 4, 2012			September 3, 2013			September 4, 2012
	ClubCorp's equity in net income, excluding amortization	$	885		$	771		$	2,372		$	2,325
	Amortization	(463		)	(463		)	(1,390		)	(1,390		)
	ClubCorp's equity in net income	$	422		$	308		$	982		$	935

FAIR_VALUE

FAIR VALUE	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
FAIR VALUE	FAIR VALUE
	GAAP establishes a three-tiered fair value hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation techniques used in fair value calculations. The three levels of inputs are defined as follows:
	Level 1—unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets accessible by the Company;
	Level 2—inputs that are observable in the marketplace other than those inputs classified as Level 1; and
	Level 3—inputs that are unobservable in the marketplace and significant to the valuation.
	We maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. If a financial instrument uses inputs that fall in different levels of the hierarchy, the instrument is categorized based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value calculation. We recognize transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy on the date of the change in circumstances that caused the transfer.
	Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	Debt—We estimate the fair value of our debt obligations, excluding capital lease obligations, as follows, as of September 3, 2013 and December 25, 2012:
		September 3, 2013				December 25, 2012
		Recorded Value		Fair Value		Recorded Value		Fair Value
	Level 2	$	716,106	$	758,878	$	719,575	$	765,744
	Level 3	53,763		44,406		49,627		40,169
	Total	$	769,869	$	803,284	$	769,202	$	805,913
	We use quoted prices for identical or similar liabilities to value debt obligations classified as Level 2. We use adjusted quoted prices for similar liabilities to value debt obligations classified as Level 3. Key inputs include: 1) the determination that certain other debt obligations are similar, 2) nonperformance risk, and 3) interest rates. Changes or fluctuations in these assumptions and valuations will result in different estimates of value. The use of different techniques to determine the fair value of these debt obligations could result in different estimates of fair value at the reporting date.
	The carrying value of other financial instruments including cash, cash equivalents, receivables, notes receivable, accounts payable and other short-term and long-term assets and liabilities approximate their fair values as of September 3, 2013 and December 25, 2012.
	Assets and Liabilities Measured Fair Value on a Non-recurring Basis
	Property and Equipment—We recognized impairment losses to property and equipment of $1.9 million during the twelve weeks ended June 11, 2013, to adjust the carrying amount of certain property and equipment to its fair value of $0.3 million due to continued and projected negative operating results as well as changes in the expected holding period of certain fixed assets. We did not recognize any material impairment losses in the twelve weeks ended September 3, 2013. The valuation method used to determine fair value was based on an analysis of discounted future free cash flows using a risk-adjusted discount rate (‘‘Income Approach’’), and based on cost adjusted for economic obsolescence (‘‘Cost Approach’’). The fair value calculations associated with these valuations are classified as Level 3 measurements. See Note 6.
	Equity Method Investments—During the twelve weeks ended June 12, 2012, we determined that one of our equity method investments had a decrease in value that was other than temporary. We recognized an impairment loss of $0.7 million during the twelve weeks ended June 12, 2012 to adjust its carrying amount to its fair value. The valuation method used to determine fair value was based on a third party valuation unobservable in the marketplace. This valuation is considered a Level 3 measurement. See Note 4. We recognized no additional impairment losses in the twelve weeks ended September 4, 2012 and we have not recognized any impairment losses in the twelve and thirty-six weeks ended September 3, 2013.

PROPERTY_AND_EQUIPMENT

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT	PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
	Property and equipment at cost consists of the following at September 3, 2013 and December 25, 2012:
		September 3, 2013			December 25, 2012
	Land and non-depreciable land improvements	$	532,096		$	531,265
	Depreciable land improvements	337,051			325,688
	Buildings and recreational facilities	413,759			401,607
	Machinery and equipment	180,145			164,005
	Leasehold improvements	85,751			84,444
	Furniture and fixtures	70,017			64,960
	Construction in progress	9,478			2,912
		1,628,297			1,574,881
	Accumulated depreciation	(388,398		)	(351,342		)
	Total	$	1,239,899		$	1,223,539
	We evaluate property and equipment for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable through future cash flows. We recognized impairment losses to property and equipment of $1.9 million during the twelve weeks ended June 11, 2013, to adjust the carrying amount of certain property and equipment to its fair value of $0.3 million due to continued and projected negative operating results as well as changes in the expected holding period of certain fixed assets. We did not recognize any material impairment losses in the twelve weeks ended September 3, 2013. See Note 5.
	We recognized impairment losses to property and equipment of $0.1 million in the twelve weeks ended June 12, 2012. We did not recognize any impairment losses in the twelve weeks ended September 4, 2012.

GOODWILL_AND_INTANGIBLE_ASSETS

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS	GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
	Intangible assets consist of the following at September 3, 2013 and December 25, 2012:
				September 3, 2013										December 25, 2012
	Asset	Useful		Gross Carrying				Accumulated				Net Carrying		Gross Carrying		Accumulated			Net Carrying
		Life		Amount				Amortization				Amount		Amount		Amortization			Amount
	Intangible assets with indefinite lives:
	Trade names			$	24,850			$	—			$	24,850	$	24,850	$	—		$	24,850
	Liquor Licenses			4,416				—				4,416		3,886		—			3,886
	Intangible assets with finite lives:
	Member Relationships	7 years		19,068				(17,970		)		1,098		19,068		(16,084		)	2,984
	Management Contracts	9 years		598				(469		)		129		598		(421		)	177
	Other	7 years		426				(407		)		19		426		(365		)	61
	Total			$	49,358			$	(18,846	)		$	30,512	$	48,828	$	(16,870	)	$	31,958
	Goodwill			$	258,459							$	258,459	$	258,459				$	258,459
	Intangible Assets—Intangible assets include trade names, liquor licenses and member relationships. Intangible asset amortization expense was $0.7 million and $2.0 million during the twelve and thirty-six weeks ended September 3, 2013, respectively, and $2.3 million and $6.8 million for the twelve and thirty-six weeks ended September 4, 2012, respectively.
	We evaluate goodwill for impairment annually or whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be fully recoverable.
	During the twelve and thirty-six weeks ended September 4, 2012, we entered into an agreement to sell a business, sports and alumni club for expected proceeds of $5.9 million. See Note 11. We evaluated goodwill for impairment in conjunction with this agreement. Based on this analysis, no impairment of goodwill was required prior to entering into the sales agreement. As a result of the classification of assets related to this property as held for sale, we allocated $6.5 million of goodwill to this property and subsequently recognized a loss on disposal of goodwill for this amount. This loss is presented in loss from discontinued operations in the consolidated condensed statements of operations and comprehensive loss.
	The following table shows goodwill activity by reporting unit. No impairments have been recorded for either reporting unit during the twelve and thirty-six weeks ended September 3, 2013.
		Golf & Country Clubs				Business, Sports & Alumni Clubs				Total
	December 27, 2011	$	113,108			$	151,851			$	264,959
	Loss on disposal - discontinued operations	$	—			$	(6,500	)		$	(6,500	)
	December 25, 2012	$	113,108			$	145,351			$	258,459
	September 3, 2013	$	113,108			$	145,351			$	258,459

CURRENT_AND_LONGTERM_LIABILITI

CURRENT AND LONG-TERM LIABILITIES	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2013
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
CURRENT AND LONG-TERM LIABILITIES	CURRENT AND LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
	Current liabilities consist of the following at September 3, 2013 and December 25, 2012:
		September 3, 2013		December 25, 2012
	Accrued compensation	$	24,049	$	24,060
	Accrued interest	12,521		4,957
	Other accrued expenses	8,939		6,972
	Total accrued expenses	$	45,509	$	35,989
	Taxes payable other than federal income taxes	$	20,453	$	16,211
	Federal income taxes payable	347		467
	Total accrued taxes	$	20,800	$	16,678
	Advance deposits from members	$	22,053	$	12,489
	Prepaid dues	30,694		11,916
	Deferred membership revenues	16,777		16,519
	Insurance reserves	8,333		8,659
	Other current liabilities	3,046		3,332
	Total other current liabilities	$	80,903	$	52,915
	Other long-term liabilities consist of the following at September 3, 2013 and December 25, 2012:
		September 3, 2013		December 25, 2012
	Uncertain tax positions	$	55,546	$	52,713
	Deferred membership revenues	38,266		41,218
	Casualty insurance loss reserves - long term portion	11,571		10,936
	Above market lease intangibles	1,576		2,040
	Deferred rent	22,349		19,127
	Accrued interest on notes payable related to Non-Core Development Entities	20,764		20,029
	Other	2,606		2,975
	Total other long-term liabilities	$	152,678	$	149,038

DEBT_AND_CAPITAL_LEASES

DEBT AND CAPITAL LEASES	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
DEBT AND CAPITAL LEASES	DEBT AND CAPITAL LEASES
	General Electric Capital Corporation (“GECC”)—In July 2008, we entered into a secured mortgage loan with GECC for $32.0 million with an original maturity of July 2011. During the fiscal year ended December 27, 2011, we extended the term of the loan to July 2012. Effective August 1, 2012, we amended the loan agreement with GECC which extended the maturity to November 2015 with two additional twelve month options to extend through November 2017 upon satisfaction of certain conditions of the loan agreement. As of September 3, 2013, we expect to meet the required conditions and currently intend to extend the loan with GECC to November 2017.
	BancFirst—In connection with the acquisition of Oak Tree Country Club in May 2013, we assumed a mortgage loan with BancFirst for $5.0 million. See Note 11. The loan has an original maturity of October 2014 with two twelve month options to extend the maturity through October 2016 upon satisfaction of certain conditions in the loan agreement. As of September 3, 2013, we expect to meet the required conditions and currently intend to extend the loan with BancFirst to October 2016. The loan is collateralized by the assets of the club, which had a book value of $8.1 million as of September 3, 2013. The interest rate is the greater of 4.5% or the prime rate. We incurred an immaterial amount of debt issuance costs in conjunction with the assumption of this mortgage loan. These costs have been capitalized and are being amortized over the term of the loan.
	2010 Secured Credit Facilities—On November 30, 2010 Operations entered into secured credit facilities (the “Secured Credit Facilities”). These facilities were originally comprised of (i) a $310.0 million term loan facility and (ii) a revolving credit facility with a maximum borrowing limit of $50.0 million, which included letter of credit and swing line facilities. The credit agreement included incremental facilities, whereby Operations had the option to increase the term loan facility by up to $50.0 million and the revolving credit facility by up to an additional $25.0 million, both subject to conditions and restrictions in the credit agreement. The term loan facility was scheduled to mature on November 30, 2016 and the revolving credit facility expires on November 30, 2015. The interest rate on the Secured Credit Facilities was originally the higher of (i) 6.0% or (ii) an elected LIBOR plus a margin of 4.5%.
	On November 16, 2012, Operations entered into an amendment to the credit agreement governing the Secured Credit Facilities, which reduced the interest rate on the term loan facility to the higher of (i) 5.0% or (ii) an elected LIBOR plus a margin of 3.75%. This amendment did not apply to the revolving credit facility or any incremental facilities.
	On July 24, 2013, Operations entered into a second amendment to the credit agreement governing the Secured Credit Facilities to reduce the interest rate on the term loan facility, increase the principal borrowed under the term loan facility, extend the maturity date of the term loan facility, eliminate the quarterly principal payment requirement under the term loan facility, increase the amount of permissible incremental facilities and modify certain financial covenants and non-financial terms and conditions associated with the credit agreement governing the Secured Credit Facilities.
	The interest rate on the term loan facility was reduced to the higher of (i) 4.25% or (ii) an elected LIBOR plus a margin of 3.25%, with an additional reduction to the higher of (i) 4.0% or (ii) an elected LIBOR plus a margin of 3.0%, upon successful completion of an initial public offering with proceeds of at least $50.0 million, which condition was satisfied subsequent to the twelve weeks ended September 3, 2013 on September 25, 2013, by the receipt by Operations, by way of contribution, the amount of more than $50.0 million in proceeds from the completion of an initial public offering by Holdings. The term loan facility principal balance was increased to $301.1 million. The maturity date of the term loan facility was extended to July 24, 2020. In addition to the $19.6 million of standby letters of credit outstanding, capacity available under the incremental facilities was increased to $135.0 million in new revolving credit, plus $75.0 million in new revolving credit and term loan combined, with additional capacity for incremental revolving credit and/or term loan commitments thereafter if certain financial covenants are met.
	The total leverage and interest coverage ratio financial covenants were replaced in the second amendment with a new senior secured leverage ratio covenant (the “Senior Secured Leverage Ratio”). The Senior Secured Leverage Ratio, as defined in the credit agreement, requires Operations and its restricted subsidiaries to maintain a leverage ratio of no greater than 4.00:1.00 for each fiscal quarter ended on or after June 30, 2013. As of September 3, 2013, Operations' leverage ratio was 1.99:1.00.
	Operations may be required to prepay the outstanding term loan facility by a percentage of excess cash flows, as defined by the Secured Credit Facilities, each fiscal year end after their annual consolidated financial statements are delivered, which percentage may decrease or be eliminated depending on the results of the Senior Secured Leverage Ratio test at the end of each fiscal year.
	This second amendment was accounted for as a debt modification. Operations incurred additional debt issuance costs of $4.4 million, which have been capitalized and are being amortized over the remaining term of the loan.
	On August 30, 2013, Operations entered into a third amendment to the credit agreement governing the Secured Credit Facilities to conditionally secure the $135.0 million incremental revolving credit facility. The third amendment became effective on September 30, 2013, subsequent to the satisfaction of certain conditions, including the receipt by Operations, by way of contribution, of more than $150.0 million of proceeds from the completion of an initial public offering by Holdings. The $135.0 million revolving credit commitments mature five years from the effective date of the third amendment and borrowings will bear interest at a rate of LIBOR plus a margin of 3.0% per annum. Additionally, the third amendment reduced the existing $50.0 million revolving credit facility to $19.6 million, the amount of standby letters of credit outstanding as of the effective date of the third amendment.
	In conjunction with this third amendment, Operations will incur total additional debt issuance costs of $3.4 million, which will be capitalized and will be amortized over the remaining term of the new revolving credit facility.
	Long-term borrowings and lease commitments of the Company as of September 3, 2013 and December 25, 2012, are summarized below:
		September 3, 2013						December 25, 2012
		Carrying Value			Interest Rate			Carrying Value			Interest Rate		Interest Rate Calculation	Maturity
	Senior Notes	$	415,000		10	%		$	415,000		10	%	Fixed	2018
	Secured Credit Facilities
	Term Loan	301,106			4.25	%		304,575			5	%	As of September 3, 2013, greater of (i) 4.25% or (ii) an elected LIBOR + 3.25%; as of December 25, 2012, greater of (i) 5.0% or (ii) an elected LIBOR + 3.75%	2020
	Revolving Credit Borrowings ($50,000 capacity) (1)	—			6	%		—			6	%	Greater of (i) 6.0% or (ii) an elected LIBOR + 4.5%	2015
	Mortgage Loans
	General Electric Capital Corporation	30,521			6	%		30,992			6	%	5.00% plus the greater of (i) three month LIBOR or (ii) 1%	2017
	Notes payable related to certain Non-Core Development Entities	11,837			9	%		11,837			9	%	Fixed	-2
	Atlantic Capital Bank	3,547			4.5	%		3,653			4.5	%	Greater of (i) 3.0% + 30 day LIBOR or (ii) 4.5%	2015
	BancFirst	4,804			4.5	%		—			—		Greater of (i) 4.50% or prime rate	2016
	Other indebtedness	3,054			5.75% - 8.00%			3,145			5.75% - 8.00%		Fixed	Various
		769,869						769,202
	Capital leases	27,311						24,155
		797,180						793,357
	Less current portion	(11,376		)				(24,988		)
		$	785,804					$	768,369
	__________
	-1	As of September 3, 2013, $19.6 million of standby letters of credit reduced the availability under the revolving credit borrowings.
	-2	Notes payable related to certain Non‑Core Development Entities are payable through the cash proceeds related to the sale of certain real estate held by these Non‑Core Development Entities.
	The amount of long-term debt maturing in each of the five years subsequent to 2012 and thereafter is as follows:
	Year	Debt				Capital Leases				Total
	Remainder of 2013	$	541			$	2,952			$	3,493
	2014	1,517				9,586				11,103
	2015	4,728				7,823				12,551
	2016	4,567				4,616				9,183
	2017	28,885				1,965				30,850
	Thereafter	729,631				369				730,000
	Total	$	769,869			$	27,311			$	797,180

INCOME_TAXES

INCOME TAXES	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
INCOME TAXES	INCOME TAXES
	Holdings files a consolidated federal income tax return. Income taxes recorded are adjusted to the extent losses or other deductions cannot be utilized in the consolidated federal income tax return. We file state tax returns on a separate company basis or unitary basis as required by law. Additionally, certain subsidiaries of Holdings, owned through lower tier joint ventures, file separate tax returns for federal and state purposes.
	Our tax expense or benefit recognized in our interim financial statements is determined by multiplying the year-to-date income or loss by the annual effective tax rate, which is an estimate of the expected relationship between tax expense or benefit for the full year to the pre-tax income or loss for the full year (pre-tax income or loss excluding unusual or infrequently occurring discrete items). Our effective income tax rate for the twelve and thirty-six weeks ended September 3, 2013 was (306.0)% and (15.9)%, respectively, compared to 48.1% and 1.8%, for the twelve and thirty-six weeks ended September 4, 2012, respectively. For the twelve and thirty-six weeks ended September 3, 2013 and September 4, 2012, the effective tax rate differed from the U.S. statutory federal income tax rate of 35% primarily due to state taxes, changes in uncertain tax positions and certain other permanent differences. The relative impact that the preceding items have on the effective tax rate varies based on the amount of pre-tax income forecast for the year as well as whether that pre-tax amount is profit or loss.
	We are subject to taxation in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, as well as various state and foreign jurisdictions. Our annualized effective income tax rate is determined by the level and composition of pre-tax income and the mix of income subject to varying foreign, state and local taxes.
	As of September 3, 2013 and December 25, 2012, we have recorded $55.5 million and $52.7 million, respectively, of unrecognized tax benefits related to uncertain tax positions, which are included in other liabilities in the consolidated condensed balance sheets.
	We are currently undergoing an Internal Revenue Service audit of certain components of the tax return for the year ended December 28, 2010, which includes the consummation of the ClubCorp Formation. In addition, certain of our foreign subsidiaries are under audit in Mexico for the 2008 and 2009 tax years. It is reasonably possible that within the next 12 months our unrecognized tax benefits will be impacted by the resolution of some or all of the matters currently under audit by the U.S. and Mexican taxing authorities. However, as audit outcomes and the timing of audit resolutions are subject to significant uncertainty given the current status of the U.S. and Mexican tax examinations, we are unable to estimate the possible amount of change in the unrecognized tax benefits, if any, that may occur within the next 12 months as a result of the above examinations.

CLUB_ACQUISITIONS_CLUB_DISPOSI

CLUB ACQUISITIONS, CLUB DISPOSITIONS AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2013
Business Combinations [Abstract]
CLUB ACQUISITIONS, CLUB DISPOSITIONS AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS	CLUB ACQUISITIONS, CLUB DISPOSITIONS AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
	Club Acquisitions
	Assets and liabilities from business combinations were recorded on our consolidated balance sheets at fair value at the date of acquisition. The results of operations of such businesses have been included in the consolidated statements of operations since their date of acquisition.
	Cherry Valley Country Club—On June 18, 2013, we acquired Cherry Valley Country Club, a private country club located in Skillman, New Jersey, in exchange for net cash consideration of $5.6 million. We recorded the following major categories of assets and liabilities, which are subject to change until our information is finalized, no later than twelve months from the acquisition date:
	Land, property and equipment	$	5,976
	Prepaid assets	121
	Inventory	179
	Long-term debt	(311		)
	Other liabilities	(408		)
	Total	$	5,557
	Oak Tree Country Club—On May 22, 2013, we acquired Oak Tree Country Club, a private country club located in Edmond, Oklahoma, in exchange for net cash consideration of $5.2 million. We assumed debt of $5.0 million in connection with the acquisition. We recorded the following major categories of assets and liabilities, which are subject to change until our information is finalized, no later than twelve months from the acquisition date:
	Land, property and equipment	$	12,108
	Receivables, prepaid assets and other assets	662
	Inventory	233
	Current maturities of long-term debt	(468		)
	Long-term debt	(4,486		)
	Deferred tax liability	(722		)
	Membership initiation deposits and other liabilities	(2,099		)
	Total	$	5,228
	Hartefeld National Golf Club—On April 18, 2012, we acquired Hartefeld National Golf Club, a private country club located in Avondale, Pennsylvania. We recorded the following major categories of assets and liabilities in exchange for consideration of $3.6 million:
	Land, property and equipment	$	3,999
	Prepaid real estate taxes	31
	Inventory	112
	Deferred revenue and other liabilities	(572		)
	Total	$	3,570
	Revenues and operating income associated with acquired clubs were as follows for the twelve and thirty-six weeks ended September 3, 2013 and September 4, 2012.
		Twelve Weeks Ended						Thirty-Six Weeks Ended
		September 3, 2013			September 4, 2012			September 3, 2013			September 4, 2012
	Revenues	$	5,246		$	1,119		$	7,935		$	2,035
	Operating (loss) income	$	(12	)	$	(37	)	$	253		$	—
	The pro forma information related to these acquisitions is not material to our historical results of operations.
	Club Dispositions
	Subsidiaries may be divested when we determine they will be unable to provide a positive contribution to cash flows from operations in future periods and/or when they are determined to be non-strategic holdings for the Company. Gains from divestitures are recognized in the period in which operations cease and losses are recognized when we determine that the carrying value is not recoverable and exceeds fair value.
	Glendale Racquet Club, Inc.—On September 27, 2012, we sold certain assets and liabilities of Glendale Racquet Club, Inc., a sports club located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to an unrelated third party for $5.9 million. The sale resulted in a pre-tax loss of $11.1 million recorded in the twelve weeks ended September 4, 2012 including a $6.5 million loss recognized for goodwill allocated to this entity. See Note 7. These losses are included in loss from discontinued operations in the consolidated condensed statements of operations and comprehensive loss.
	One additional business, sports and alumni club was discontinued in the twelve and thirty-six weeks ended September 4, 2012 for a pre-tax gain of $0.1 million. We did not discontinue any clubs in the twelve and thirty-six weeks ended September 3, 2013.
	There were no assets held for sale at September 3, 2013 or December 25, 2012.
	Discontinued Club Operations
	Operations of the clubs that have been disposed along with the held for sale property were reclassified to discontinued operations on the consolidated condensed statements of operations. Summarized financial information for these clubs is as follows:
		Twelve Weeks Ended						Thirty-Six Weeks Ended
		September 3, 2013			September 4, 2012			September 3, 2013			September 4, 2012
	Revenues	$	—		$	983		$	—		$	3,561
	Operating expenses, excluding loss on disposals and impairments of assets	—			(1,094		)	(9		)	(3,444		)
	(Loss) gain on disposals and impairments of assets	(2		)	(11,670		)	2			(11,861		)
	Interest expense	—			(22		)	—			(91		)
	Loss from discontinued club operations, before taxes	(2		)	(11,803		)	(7		)	(11,835		)
	Income tax (expense) benefit	(2		)	1,232			2			1,260
	Net loss from discontinued clubs	$	(4	)	$	(10,571	)	$	(5	)	$	(10,575	)

SEGMENT_INFORMATION

SEGMENT INFORMATION	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
SEGMENT INFORMATION	. SEGMENT INFORMATION
	We currently have two reportable segments: (1) golf and country clubs and (2) business, sports and alumni clubs. These segments are managed separately and discrete financial information is reviewed regularly by the chief operating decision maker to evaluate performance and allocate resources. Our chief operating decision maker is our Chief Executive Officer.
	Golf and country club operations consist of private country clubs, golf clubs and public golf facilities. Private country clubs provide at least one 18-hole golf course and various other recreational amenities that are open to members and their guests. Golf clubs provide both private and public golf play and usually offer fewer other recreational amenities. Public golf facilities are open to the public and generally provide the same services as golf clubs.
	Business, sports and alumni club operations consist of business clubs, business/sports clubs, sports clubs and alumni clubs. Business clubs provide a setting for dining, business or social entertainment. Sports clubs provide a variety of recreational facilities and business/sports clubs provide a combination of the amenities available at business clubs and sports clubs. Alumni clubs provide the same amenities as business clubs while targeting alumni and staff of universities.
	We also disclose other (“Other”), which consists of other business activities including ancillary revenues related to alliance arrangements, a portion of the revenue associated with upgrade offerings, reimbursements for certain costs of operations at managed clubs, corporate overhead expenses, and shared services. Other also includes corporate assets such as cash, goodwill, intangible assets, and loan origination fees.
	We evaluate segment performance and allocate resources based on Segment EBITDA. We define Segment EBITDA as net income before discontinued operations, interest and investment income, interest expense, income taxes, gain or loss on disposal, acquisition and impairment of assets, gain on extinguishment of debt and depreciation and amortization.  Additionally, Segment EBITDA differs from Adjusted EBITDA which is used in calculating the Company's compliance with debt covenants.  These additional items are excluded to determine Segment EBITDA:
	•	translation gains and losses;
	•	proceeds from business interruption insurance;
	•	severance payments;
	•	expenses related to accruals for unclaimed property settlements;
	•	management fees and expenses paid to an affiliate of KSL;
	•	acquisition costs;
	•	amortization of step-up in certain equity method investments;
	•	expenses related to the November 30, 2010 reorganization (“ClubCorp Formation”);
	•	expenses related to adjustments in accruals for certain environmental compliance obligations incurred prior to 2011;
	•	expenses related to adjustments in accruals for certain property tax increases prior to 2011;
	•	expenses related to an arbitration award arising out of a dispute related to a series of agreements first entered into in 1999 related to the acquisition and development of a golf course property;
	•	expenses accrued under our long-term incentive plan; and
	•	certain other incidental expenses.
	Segment EBITDA for all periods presented has been calculated using this definition. Segment EBITDA should not be construed as an alternative to, or a better indicator of, operating income or loss, is not based on GAAP and is not necessarily a measure of our cash flows or ability to fund our cash needs. Our measurements of Segment EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
	The table below shows summarized financial information by segment for continuing operations for the twelve and thirty-six weeks ended September 3, 2013 and September 4, 2012:
		Twelve Weeks Ended						Thirty-Six Weeks Ended
		September 3, 2013			September 4, 2012			September 3, 2013			September 4, 2012
	Golf and Country Clubs
	Revenues	$	155,847		$	143,865		$	426,217		$	404,152
	Segment EBITDA	43,091			39,738			121,551			112,661
	Business, Sports and Alumni Clubs
	Revenues	$	36,628		$	36,420		$	116,124		$	114,428
	Segment EBITDA	4,717			5,386			18,843			19,500
	Other
	Revenues	$	3,766		$	1,212		$	7,339		$	1,755
	Segment EBITDA	(6,973		)	(6,852		)	(25,259		)	(22,694		)
	Elimination of intersegment revenues	$	(1,406	)	$	(1,500	)	$	(4,166	)	$	(4,576	)
	Total
	Revenues	$	194,835		$	179,997		$	545,514		$	515,759
	Segment EBITDA	40,835			38,272			115,135			109,467
								As of
	Total Assets							3-Sep-13			25-Dec-12
	Golf and Country Clubs							$	1,268,066		$	1,222,966
	Business, Sports and Alumni Clubs							85,083			79,678
	Other							385,235			417,903
	Consolidated							$	1,738,384		$	1,720,547
	The table below provides a reconciliation of our Segment EBITDA to loss from continuing operations before income taxes for the twelve and thirty-six weeks ended September 3, 2013 and September 4, 2012:
		Twelve Weeks Ended						Thirty-Six Weeks Ended
		September 3, 2013			September 4, 2012			September 3, 2013			September 4, 2012
	Total Segment EBITDA	$	40,835		$	38,272		$	115,135		$	109,467
	Interest and investment income	80			29			224			86
	Interest expense	(19,499		)	(20,076		)	(58,646		)	(60,244		)
	Loss on disposals and impairment of assets	(2,769		)	(2,536		)	(8,281		)	(4,226		)
	Depreciation and amortization	(17,030		)	(17,592		)	(49,497		)	(53,926		)
	Foreign currency transaction gain (loss)	92			(47		)	(2		)	(77		)
	Severance payments	(31		)	(77		)	(87		)	(261		)
	Management fees and expenses paid to an affiliate of KSL	(270		)	(273		)	(804		)	(814		)
	Acquisition costs	(677		)	(126		)	(879		)	(475		)
	Amortization of step-up in certain equity method investments	(464		)	(464		)	(1,390		)	(1,409		)
	ClubCorp Formation costs	—			(1		)	—			(51		)
	Environmental compliance costs	(58		)	(27		)	(208		)	(27		)
	Long term incentive plan	(656		)	(384		)	(1,383		)	(1,150		)
	Other	(790		)	(220		)	(1,430		)	(506		)
	Loss from continuing operations before income taxes	$	(1,237	)	$	(3,522	)	$	(7,248	)	$	(13,613	)

COMMITMENTS_AND_CONTINGENCIES

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
	We routinely enter into contractual obligations to procure assets used in the day to day operations of our business. As of September 3, 2013, we had capital commitments of $13.5 million at certain of our clubs.
	We currently have sales and use tax audits and federal tax audits of certain foreign subsidiaries in progress. See Note 10. We believe the potential for a liability related to the outcome of these audits may exist. However, we believe that the outcome of these audits would not materially affect our consolidated condensed financial statements.
	The Company is currently undergoing an Internal Revenue Service audit of certain components of the tax return for the year ended December 28, 2010, which includes the consummation of the ClubCorp Formation. Should the estimates and judgments used in the ClubCorp Formation prove to be inaccurate, our financial results could be materially affected. See Note 10.
	We are currently undergoing audits related to unclaimed property. We believe the potential for a liability related to the outcome of these audits is probable and we have estimated and recorded an immaterial amount within accrued expenses on the consolidated condensed balance sheet as of September 3, 2013.
	Each of our properties is subject to real and personal property taxes. If local taxing authorities reassess the taxable value of certain properties in accordance with local and state regulations, we may be subject to additional property tax assessments, penalties and interest. At September 3, 2013, we have $2.1 million recorded in accrued taxes on the consolidated condensed balance sheet related to certain of these properties. While the outcome of such reassessments cannot be predicted with certainty, we believe that any potential liability from these matters would not materially affect our consolidated condensed financial statements.
	We are subject to certain pending or threatened litigation and other claims that arise in the ordinary course of business. While the outcome of such legal proceedings and other claims cannot be predicted with certainty, after review and consultation with legal counsel, we believe that any potential liability from these matters would not materially affect our consolidated condensed financial statements.
	We guarantee principal amounts on loans made by a lender to purchasers of certain real estate interests in case of default. These loans have remaining terms of approximately one to two years. The total principal amount outstanding on these loans as of September 3, 2013 is $0.3 million. As of September 3, 2013, we were indemnified by a third party from losses on these guarantees in the event of default. The fair value of the guarantees is immaterial.

EARNINGS_PER_SHARE_Notes

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]	14. EARNINGS PER SHARE
	Basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) are computed by dividing net (loss) income attributable to Holdings by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. In connection with the ClubCorp Formation, Holdings was formed on November 10, 2010, with 1,000 shares authorized and issued, with a par value of $0.01. On March 15, 2012, Holdings' articles of incorporation were amended to authorize 2,000,000 shares and Holdings effected a 1,000 for 1 forward stock split. On August 2, 2013, Holdings' articles of incorporation were further amended to authorize 200,000,000 shares and Holdings effected a 50 for 1 forward stock split. On September 6, 2013, Holdings effected a 1.0113946 for 1 forward stock split, resulting in 50,569,730 shares outstanding subsequent to September 6, 2013. EPS is adjusted retroactively for the impact of these forward stock splits for all periods presented.
	There are no potential common shares excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS because their effect would be anti‑dilutive.

RELATED_PARTY_TRANSACTIONS

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2013
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS	RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
	During the twelve and thirty-six weeks ended September 3, 2013 we were a party to a management agreement (the "Management Agreement") with an affiliate of KSL, pursuant to which we were provided financial and management consulting services in exchange for an annual fee of $1.0 million. In addition, we have agreed to reimburse the management company for all of its reasonable out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred in providing management services to us and certain of our affiliates. During the twelve and thirty-six weeks ended September 3, 2013 we paid an affiliate of KSL approximately $0.3 million and $0.8 million, respectively, and during the twelve and thirty-six weeks ended September 4, 2012, we paid them approximately $0.3 million and $0.8 million, respectively, in management fees. The Management Agreement allowed that, in the event of a financing, refinancing or direct or indirect sale of all or substantially all of our equity or assets, the management company may also be entitled to receive a fee equal to 1% of the lenders’ maximum commitments, in the case of a financing or refinancing, or 1% of the total consideration paid, in the case of a sale. On September 25, 2013, we made a one-time payment of $5.0 million in connection with the termination of the Management Agreement. See Note 16.
	During the thirty-six weeks ended September 3, 2013, we made a distribution to our owners of $35.0 million.
	During the twelve and thirty-six weeks ended September 3, 2013, we paid $0.0 million and $0.4 million, respectively, and during the twelve and thirty-six weeks ended September 4, 2012, we paid $0.4 million and $0.6 million, respectively, to affiliates of KSL for private party events. In addition, during the twelve and thirty-six weeks ended September 4, 2012 we received $0.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively, from an affiliate of KSL for taxes paid on behalf of affiliates of KSL.
	During the thirty-six weeks ended September 3, 2013 we entered into a a consulting services agreement with an affiliate of KSL whereby we provide consulting services in exchange for an annual fee of $0.1 million. The revenue associated with this contract was immaterial during the twelve and thirty-six weeks ended September 3, 2013.
	As of September 3, 2013 we had receivables of $0.2 million and payables of $0.7 million and as of December 25, 2012, we had receivables of $0.2 million and payables of $0.2 million, for outstanding advances from golf and business club ventures in which we have an equity method investment. We recorded $0.1 million and $0.3 million in the twelve and thirty-six weeks ended September 3, 2013, respectively, and $0.1 million and $0.4 million during the twelve and thirty-six weeks ended September 4, 2012, respectively, in management fees from these ventures. As of September 3, 2013 and December 25, 2012, we had a receivable of $2.3 million and $1.9 million, respectively, for volume rebates from Avendra, LLC, the supplier firm in which we have an equity method investment. See Note 4.
	We have entered into arrangements whereby members of certain resorts and clubs owned by affiliates of KSL can pay an upgrade charge to have access to our clubs and facilities. We have revenue sharing arrangements with such resorts and clubs whereby we agree to split the amount of the upgrade charges respectively with such entities. We recognized and collected $0.1 million and $0.1 million during the thirty-six weeks ended September 3, 2013 and September 4, 2012, respectively, in revenue associated with these arrangements. During the twelve weeks ended September 3, 2013 and September 4, 2012, revenue associated with these arrangements was immaterial.
	We have also entered into arrangements with affiliates of KSL, whereby we remit royalty payments we receive in connection with mineral leases at certain of our golf and country clubs. During the thirty-six weeks ended September 3, 2013 and September 4, 2012, we collected and remitted $0.1 million and $0.1 million, respectively, in conjunction with these agreements. The amounts collected and remitted during the twelve weeks ended September 3, 2013 and September 4, 2012 were immaterial.

SUBSEQUENT_EVENTS

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2013
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
	Initial Public Offering
	On September 25, 2013, Holdings closed its initial public offering in which it sold 13,200,000 shares of common stock and Fillmore sold 4,800,000 shares. The offering generated net proceeds to Holdings of approximately $168.8 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses. Holdings subsequently contributed the net proceeds to Operations. The Company did not receive any proceeds from the sale of shares of common stock offered by Fillmore.
	We intend to use the net proceeds received by us from this offering to redeem $145.3 million in aggregate principal amount of our $415.0 million in senior unsecured notes (the "Senior Notes"), plus approximately $5.9 million in accrued and unpaid interest thereon, and to pay approximately $14.5 million of redemption premium. This redemption is pursuant to a provision in the indenture governing the Senior Notes that permits us to redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the Senior Notes with the net cash proceeds of certain equity offerings at a redemption price equal to 110% of the aggregate principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date. We anticipate this redemption will occur subsequent to the satisfaction of a notice period, in accordance with the terms of the indenture governing the Senior Notes.
	We also used a portion of the net proceeds received by us from this offering and cash on hand to make a one-time payment of $5.0 million to an affiliate of KSL in connection with the termination of the Management Agreement with such affiliate of KSL pursuant to which we were provided financial and management consulting services. See Note 15.
	Shares of Common Stock Issued to Employees
	As described in Note 2, equity-based unit awards have been issued under the MPI. In connection with the consummation of Holdings' initial public offering on September 25, 2013, the MPI participants, including our executives, employees, directors and consultants surrendered all Class A units (including Converted Units) and Class C units held by them and in exchange for an aggregate of 2,251,027 shares of Holdings' common stock previously held by Fillmore, a portion of which will be restricted, subject to remaining time vesting requirements. Also, as described in Note 2, RSUs have been granted to certain executives under the Stock Plan. On March 15, 2014, the required time period following Holding's initial public offering will be satisfied and the liquidity vesting requirement will be met, at which time all then outstanding RSUs will be converted into shares of common stock, a portion of which will be restricted, subject to remaining time vesting requirements.
	Subsequent to Holdings' initial public offering, we expect to record equity-based compensation expense of approximately $14.0 million during the fourth quarter of 2013 related to the unit awards previously issued and outstanding under the MPI program and all outstanding RSUs granted under the Stock Plan, to the extent the time vesting conditions have been satisfied. See Note 2.
	Amendment No. 3 to the Credit Agreement governing the Secured Credit Facilities
	As described in Note 9, on August 30, 2013, Operations entered into a third amendment to the credit agreement governing the Secured Credit Facilities to conditionally secure the $135.0 million incremental revolving credit facility. The third amendment became effective on September 30, 2013, subsequent to the satisfaction of certain conditions, including the receipt by Operations, by way of contribution, of more than $150.0 million of proceeds from the completion of an initial public offering by Holdings. The $135.0 million revolving credit commitments mature five years from the effective date of the third amendment and borrowings will bear interest at a rate of LIBOR plus a margin of 3.0% per annum. Additionally, the third amendment reduced the existing $50.0 million revolving credit facility to $19.6 million, the amount of standby letters of credit outstanding as of the effective date of the third amendment.
	2012 Stock Award Plan
	On September 24, 2013, Holdings registered 4,000,000 shares of common stock reserved for future issuance under the Stock Plan. In connection with the closing of Holdings' initial public offering, 20,000 shares of restricted common stock, which vest after one year, were issued to certain of our directors under the Stock Plan.

SUMMARY_OF_SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNT1

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation—The consolidated condensed financial statements reflect the consolidated operations of ClubCorp, its subsidiaries and certain variable interest entities (“VIEs”). The consolidated condensed financial statements presented herein reflect our financial position, results of operations, cash flows and changes in equity in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, or “GAAP”. All intercompany accounts have been eliminated.
	The accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements have been prepared by Holdings and are unaudited. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements presented in accordance with GAAP have been omitted from the accompanying statements. We believe the disclosures made are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. However, the financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto of Holdings for the year ended December 25, 2012.
	We believe that the accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements reflect all adjustments, including normal recurring items, considered necessary for a fair presentation of the interim periods. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of fiscal year performance because of the impact of seasonal and short-term variations and other factors such as timing of acquisitions and dispositions of facilities.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates—The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated condensed financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ materially from such estimated amounts.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition—Revenues from club operations, food and beverage and merchandise sales are recognized at the time of sale or when the service is provided and are reported net of sales taxes.
	Revenues from membership dues are billed monthly and recognized in the period earned. The monthly dues are expected to cover the cost of providing membership services.
	The majority of membership initiation deposits sold are not refundable until a fixed number of years (generally 30) after the date of acceptance of a member. We recognize revenue related to membership initiation deposits over the expected life of an active membership which is approximately six years for golf and country club memberships and approximately four years for business, sports and alumni club memberships. For membership initiation deposits, the difference between the amount paid by the member and the present value of the refund obligation is deferred and recognized within club operations revenue on the consolidated condensed statements of operations, on a straight-line basis over the expected life of an active membership. The present value of the refund obligation is recorded as a membership initiation deposit liability in the consolidated condensed balance sheets and accretes over the nonrefundable term using the effective interest method with an interest rate defined as our incremental borrowing rate adjusted to reflect a 30-year time frame. The accretion is included in interest expense.
	The majority of membership initiation fees sold are not refundable and are deferred and recognized within club operations revenue on the consolidated condensed statements of operations, on a straight line basis over the expected life of an active membership.
	Membership initiation fees and deposits recognized within club operations revenue on the consolidated condensed statements of operations was $4.2 million and $12.2 million for the twelve and thirty-six weeks ended September 3, 2013, respectively, and $3.5 million and $10.5 million, for the twelve and thirty-six weeks ended September 4, 2012, respectively.
Revenue Recognition, Services, Refundable Fees for Services	The majority of membership initiation deposits sold are not refundable until a fixed number of years (generally 30) after the date of acceptance of a member. We recognize revenue related to membership initiation deposits over the expected life of an active membership which is approximately six years for golf and country club memberships and approximately four years for business, sports and alumni club memberships. For membership initiation deposits, the difference between the amount paid by the member and the present value of the refund obligation is deferred and recognized within club operations revenue on the consolidated condensed statements of operations, on a straight-line basis over the expected life of an active membership. The present value of the refund obligation is recorded as a membership initiation deposit liability in the consolidated condensed balance sheets and accretes over the nonrefundable term using the effective interest method with an interest rate defined as our incremental borrowing rate adjusted to reflect a 30-year time frame. The accretion is included in interest expense.
	The majority of membership initiation fees sold are not refundable and are deferred and recognized within club operations revenue on the consolidated condensed statements of operations, on a straight line basis over the expected life of an active membership.
	Membership initiation fees and deposits recognized within club operations revenue on the consolidated condensed statements of operations was $4.2 million and $12.2 million for the twelve and thirty-six weeks ended September 3, 2013, respectively, and $3.5 million and $10.5 million, for the twelve and thirty-six weeks ended September 4, 2012, respectively.
Notes Receivable, Net of Allowances	Notes Receivable, Net of Allowances—Notes receivable reflect amounts due from our financing of membership initiation fees and deposits and typically range from one to six years in original maturity. We recognize interest income as earned and provide an allowance for doubtful accounts. This allowance is based on factors including the historical trends of write-offs and recoveries, the financial strength of the member and projected economic and market conditions.
Foreign Currency	Foreign Currency—The functional currency of our entities located outside the United States of America is the local currency. Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the current exchange rate in effect at period-end. All foreign income and expenses are translated at the monthly weighted-average exchange rates during the year. Translation gains and losses are reported separately as a component of comprehensive loss, until realized. No translation gains or losses have been reclassified into earnings for the twelve and thirty-six weeks ended September 3, 2013 and September 4, 2012. Realized foreign currency transaction gains and losses are reflected in the consolidated condensed statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) in club operating costs.
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Income Taxes—We recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is “more likely than not” that the tax position will be sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. If the position drops below the “more likely than not” standard, the benefit can no longer be recognized. Assumptions, judgment and the use of estimates are required in determining if the “more likely than not” standard has been met when developing the provision for income taxes. We recognize accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions as a component of income tax expense.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements	Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
	In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-02 (“ASU 2013-02”), Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income. The update clarifies how to report the effect of significant reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income. ASU 2013-02 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2012 and is to be applied prospectively. Our adoption of this ASU in the first quarter of 2013 did not materially change the presentation of our consolidated condensed financial statements.
	In February 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-04 (“ASU 2013-04”), Liabilities (Topic 405): Obligations Resulting from Joint and Several Liability Arrangements for Which the Total Amount of the Obligation is Fixed as the Reporting Date. ASU No. 2013-04 requires an entity to measure obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of the obligation within the scope of this guidance is fixed at the reporting date, as the sum of the amount the reporting entity agreed to pay on the basis of its arrangement among its co-obligors and any additional amount the reporting entity expects to pay on behalf of its co-obligors. The guidance in the update also requires an entity to disclose the nature and amount of the obligation as well as other information about those obligations. The amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. The adoption of ASU 2013-04 is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated condensed financial statements.
	In July 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-11 (“ASU 2013-11”), Income Taxes (Topic 740): Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists. ASU No. 2013-11 clarifies that an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, should be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward, except as follows. To the extent a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward is not available at the reporting date under the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction to settle any additional income taxes that would result from the disallowance of a tax position or the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction does not require the entity to use, and the entity does not intend to use, the deferred tax asset for such purpose, the unrecognized tax benefit should be presented in the financial statements as a liability and should not be combined with deferred tax assets. The assessment of whether a deferred tax asset is available is based on the unrecognized tax benefit and deferred tax asset that exist at the reporting date and should be made presuming disallowance of the tax position at the reporting date. This ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. The adoption of ASU 2013-11 is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated condensed financial statements.
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]	Equity‑Based Awards—Equity‑based unit awards were previously issued under a Management Profits Interest Program (“MPI”) which constituted grants of time-vesting non-voting profits interests in Fillmore. These awards entitled participants to participate in the appreciation of the value of Fillmore above an applicable threshold and thereby share in its future profits. Fillmore converted previously issued Class B units into Class A units, subject to remaining vesting periods, in connection with the ClubCorp Formation. Fillmore also granted 10,000.00 Class C units in connection with the ClubCorp Formation. As of September 3, 2013, there were 9,100.00 Class C units and 10,039.44 Class A units (including Converted Units) outstanding.
	MPI participants could receive a distribution upon the occurrence of a liquidity event or upon the declaration of a distribution or dividend payment, in each case in accordance with the terms of the distribution “waterfall” set forth in Fillmore’s Second Amended and Restated LLC Agreement. Because the distributions would be contingent on the value of our Company at the time of such liquidity event, distribution, or dividend payment, no expense has been recognized relating to such awards as of September 3, 2013. In connection with the consummation of Holdings' initial public offering on September 25, 2013, the MPI participants, including our executives, employees, directors and consultants surrendered all Class A units (including Converted Units) and Class C units held by them in exchange for an aggregate of 2,251,027 shares of Holdings' common stock previously held by Fillmore, a portion of which will be restricted, subject to remaining time vesting requirements.
	On April 1, 2012, Holdings granted 12,552 Restricted stock units (“RSUs”) to certain executives under the ClubCorp Holdings, Inc. 2012 Stock Award Plan, which was amended and restated as of August 14, 2013 (the “Stock Plan”), and allows the holders to receive and maintain an interest in us, which interest may be measured by the value of the common stock of Holdings. The RSUs vest based on satisfaction of both a time condition subject to the holders' continued employment and a liquidity condition. The time condition is satisfied with respect to one‑third of the RSUs on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date, subject to the holder remaining employed by us. The liquidity condition is satisfied upon the earlier of a change of control (as defined in the Stock Plan) or after a period of time following the effective date of an initial public offering by us.
	Because the vesting of RSUs is contingent on the satisfaction of a liquidity condition, no expense has been recognized relating to such awards as of September 3, 2013. After giving effect to the 50 for 1 forward stock split and the 1.0113946 for 1 forward stock split (described in Note 14), 613,963 RSUs remain outstanding as of September 3, 2013. On March 15, 2014, the required time period following Holding's initial public offering will be satisfied and the liquidity vesting requirement will be met, at which time all then outstanding RSUs will be converted into shares of common stock, a portion of which will be restricted, subject to remaining time vesting requirements.
	Subsequent to Holdings' initial public offering, we expect to record equity-based compensation expense of approximately $14.0 million during the fourth quarter of 2013 related to the unit awards previously issued and outstanding under the MPI program and all outstanding RSUs granted under the Stock Plan, to the extent the time vesting conditions have been satisfied. See Note 16.

VARIABLE_INTEREST_ENTITIES_Tab

VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities	The following summarizes the carrying amount and classification of the VIEs’ assets and liabilities in the consolidated condensed balance sheets as of September 3, 2013 and December 25, 2012, net of intercompany amounts:
		September 3, 2013			December 25, 2012
	Current assets	$	1,490		$	954
	Fixed assets, net	9,598			9,870
	Other assets	$	851		$	856
	Total assets	$	11,939		$	11,680
	Current liabilities	$	1,742		$	1,294
	Long-term debt	13,261			13,408
	Other long-term liabilities	19,818			19,419
	Noncontrolling interest	6,053			6,260
	Company capital	(28,935		)	(28,701		)
	Total liabilities and equity	$	11,939		$	11,680

INVESTMENTS_Tables

INVESTMENTS (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2013
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments	Our equity in net income from the investment described in the preceding paragraph is shown below:
		Twelve Weeks Ended						Thirty-Six Weeks Ended
		September 3, 2013			September 4, 2012			September 3, 2013			September 4, 2012
	ClubCorp's equity in net income, excluding amortization	$	885		$	771		$	2,372		$	2,325
	Amortization	(463		)	(463		)	(1,390		)	(1,390		)
	ClubCorp's equity in net income	$	422		$	308		$	982		$	935

FAIR_VALUE_Tables

FAIR VALUE (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of Fair Value of Debt Obligations	Debt—We estimate the fair value of our debt obligations, excluding capital lease obligations, as follows, as of September 3, 2013 and December 25, 2012:
		September 3, 2013				December 25, 2012
		Recorded Value		Fair Value		Recorded Value		Fair Value
	Level 2	$	716,106	$	758,878	$	719,575	$	765,744
	Level 3	53,763		44,406		49,627		40,169
	Total	$	769,869	$	803,284	$	769,202	$	805,913

PROPERTY_AND_EQUIPMENT_Tables

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment	Property and equipment at cost consists of the following at September 3, 2013 and December 25, 2012:
		September 3, 2013			December 25, 2012
	Land and non-depreciable land improvements	$	532,096		$	531,265
	Depreciable land improvements	337,051			325,688
	Buildings and recreational facilities	413,759			401,607
	Machinery and equipment	180,145			164,005
	Leasehold improvements	85,751			84,444
	Furniture and fixtures	70,017			64,960
	Construction in progress	9,478			2,912
		1,628,297			1,574,881
	Accumulated depreciation	(388,398		)	(351,342		)
	Total	$	1,239,899		$	1,223,539

GOODWILL_AND_INTANGIBLE_ASSETS1

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill	Intangible assets consist of the following at September 3, 2013 and December 25, 2012:
				September 3, 2013										December 25, 2012
	Asset	Useful		Gross Carrying				Accumulated				Net Carrying		Gross Carrying		Accumulated			Net Carrying
		Life		Amount				Amortization				Amount		Amount		Amortization			Amount
	Intangible assets with indefinite lives:
	Trade names			$	24,850			$	—			$	24,850	$	24,850	$	—		$	24,850
	Liquor Licenses			4,416				—				4,416		3,886		—			3,886
	Intangible assets with finite lives:
	Member Relationships	7 years		19,068				(17,970		)		1,098		19,068		(16,084		)	2,984
	Management Contracts	9 years		598				(469		)		129		598		(421		)	177
	Other	7 years		426				(407		)		19		426		(365		)	61
	Total			$	49,358			$	(18,846	)		$	30,512	$	48,828	$	(16,870	)	$	31,958
	Goodwill			$	258,459							$	258,459	$	258,459				$	258,459
Schedule of Goodwill	The following table shows goodwill activity by reporting unit. No impairments have been recorded for either reporting unit during the twelve and thirty-six weeks ended September 3, 2013.
		Golf & Country Clubs				Business, Sports & Alumni Clubs				Total
	December 27, 2011	$	113,108			$	151,851			$	264,959
	Loss on disposal - discontinued operations	$	—			$	(6,500	)		$	(6,500	)
	December 25, 2012	$	113,108			$	145,351			$	258,459
	September 3, 2013	$	113,108			$	145,351			$	258,459

CURRENT_AND_LONGTERM_LIABILITI1

CURRENT AND LONG-TERM LIABILITIES (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2013
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities	Current liabilities consist of the following at September 3, 2013 and December 25, 2012:
		September 3, 2013		December 25, 2012
	Accrued compensation	$	24,049	$	24,060
	Accrued interest	12,521		4,957
	Other accrued expenses	8,939		6,972
	Total accrued expenses	$	45,509	$	35,989
	Taxes payable other than federal income taxes	$	20,453	$	16,211
	Federal income taxes payable	347		467
	Total accrued taxes	$	20,800	$	16,678
	Advance deposits from members	$	22,053	$	12,489
	Prepaid dues	30,694		11,916
	Deferred membership revenues	16,777		16,519
	Insurance reserves	8,333		8,659
	Other current liabilities	3,046		3,332
	Total other current liabilities	$	80,903	$	52,915
	Other long-term liabilities consist of the following at September 3, 2013 and December 25, 2012:
		September 3, 2013		December 25, 2012
	Uncertain tax positions	$	55,546	$	52,713
	Deferred membership revenues	38,266		41,218
	Casualty insurance loss reserves - long term portion	11,571		10,936
	Above market lease intangibles	1,576		2,040
	Deferred rent	22,349		19,127
	Accrued interest on notes payable related to Non-Core Development Entities	20,764		20,029
	Other	2,606		2,975
	Total other long-term liabilities	$	152,678	$	149,038

DEBT_AND_CAPITAL_LEASES_Tables

DEBT AND CAPITAL LEASES (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Debt	ng-term borrowings and lease commitments of the Company as of September 3, 2013 and December 25, 2012, are summarized below:
		September 3, 2013						December 25, 2012
		Carrying Value			Interest Rate			Carrying Value			Interest Rate		Interest Rate Calculation	Maturity
	Senior Notes	$	415,000		10	%		$	415,000		10	%	Fixed	2018
	Secured Credit Facilities
	Term Loan	301,106			4.25	%		304,575			5	%	As of September 3, 2013, greater of (i) 4.25% or (ii) an elected LIBOR + 3.25%; as of December 25, 2012, greater of (i) 5.0% or (ii) an elected LIBOR + 3.75%	2020
	Revolving Credit Borrowings ($50,000 capacity) (1)	—			6	%		—			6	%	Greater of (i) 6.0% or (ii) an elected LIBOR + 4.5%	2015
	Mortgage Loans
	General Electric Capital Corporation	30,521			6	%		30,992			6	%	5.00% plus the greater of (i) three month LIBOR or (ii) 1%	2017
	Notes payable related to certain Non-Core Development Entities	11,837			9	%		11,837			9	%	Fixed	-2
	Atlantic Capital Bank	3,547			4.5	%		3,653			4.5	%	Greater of (i) 3.0% + 30 day LIBOR or (ii) 4.5%	2015
	BancFirst	4,804			4.5	%		—			—		Greater of (i) 4.50% or prime rate	2016
	Other indebtedness	3,054			5.75% - 8.00%			3,145			5.75% - 8.00%		Fixed	Various
		769,869						769,202
	Capital leases	27,311						24,155
		797,180						793,357
	Less current portion	(11,376		)				(24,988		)
		$	785,804					$	768,369
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt	he amount of long-term debt maturing in each of the five years subsequent to 2012 and thereafter is as follows:
	Year	Debt				Capital Leases				Total
	Remainder of 2013	$	541			$	2,952			$	3,493
	2014	1,517				9,586				11,103
	2015	4,728				7,823				12,551
	2016	4,567				4,616				9,183
	2017	28,885				1,965				30,850
	Thereafter	729,631				369				730,000
	Total	$	769,869			$	27,311			$	797,180

CLUB_ACQUISITIONS_CLUB_DISPOSI1

CLUB ACQUISITIONS, CLUB DISPOSITIONS AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Tables)	9 Months Ended													3 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2013													Sep. 03, 2013				Sep. 04, 2012
														Oak Tree Country Club [Member]				Hartefeld National Golf Club [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]	Revenues and operating income associated with acquired clubs were as follows for the twelve and thirty-six weeks ended September 3, 2013 and September 4, 2012.
		Twelve Weeks Ended						Thirty-Six Weeks Ended
		September 3, 2013			September 4, 2012			September 3, 2013			September 4, 2012
	Revenues	$	5,246		$	1,119		$	7,935		$	2,035
	Operating (loss) income	$	(12	)	$	(37	)	$	253		$	—
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]														We recorded the following major categories of assets and liabilities, which are subject to change until our information is finalized, no later than twelve months from the acquisition date:				We recorded the following major categories of assets and liabilities in exchange for consideration of $3.6 million:
														Land, property and equipment	$	12,108		Land, property and equipment	$	3,999
														Receivables, prepaid assets and other assets	662			Prepaid real estate taxes	31
														Inventory	233			Inventory	112
														Current maturities of long-term debt	(468		)	Deferred revenue and other liabilities	(572		)
														Long-term debt	(4,486		)	Total	$	3,570
														Deferred tax liability	(722		)
														Membership initiation deposits and other liabilities	(2,099		)
														Total	$	5,228
Schedule of Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures	Summarized financial information for these clubs is as follows:
		Twelve Weeks Ended						Thirty-Six Weeks Ended
		September 3, 2013			September 4, 2012			September 3, 2013			September 4, 2012
	Revenues	$	—		$	983		$	—		$	3,561
	Operating expenses, excluding loss on disposals and impairments of assets	—			(1,094		)	(9		)	(3,444		)
	(Loss) gain on disposals and impairments of assets	(2		)	(11,670		)	2			(11,861		)
	Interest expense	—			(22		)	—			(91		)
	Loss from discontinued club operations, before taxes	(2		)	(11,803		)	(7		)	(11,835		)
	Income tax (expense) benefit	(2		)	1,232			2			1,260
	Net loss from discontinued clubs	$	(4	)	$	(10,571	)	$	(5	)	$	(10,575	)

SEGMENT_INFORMATION_Tables

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment	The table below shows summarized financial information by segment for continuing operations for the twelve and thirty-six weeks ended September 3, 2013 and September 4, 2012:
		Twelve Weeks Ended						Thirty-Six Weeks Ended
		September 3, 2013			September 4, 2012			September 3, 2013			September 4, 2012
	Golf and Country Clubs
	Revenues	$	155,847		$	143,865		$	426,217		$	404,152
	Segment EBITDA	43,091			39,738			121,551			112,661
	Business, Sports and Alumni Clubs
	Revenues	$	36,628		$	36,420		$	116,124		$	114,428
	Segment EBITDA	4,717			5,386			18,843			19,500
	Other
	Revenues	$	3,766		$	1,212		$	7,339		$	1,755
	Segment EBITDA	(6,973		)	(6,852		)	(25,259		)	(22,694		)
	Elimination of intersegment revenues	$	(1,406	)	$	(1,500	)	$	(4,166	)	$	(4,576	)
	Total
	Revenues	$	194,835		$	179,997		$	545,514		$	515,759
	Segment EBITDA	40,835			38,272			115,135			109,467
								As of
	Total Assets							3-Sep-13			25-Dec-12
	Golf and Country Clubs							$	1,268,066		$	1,222,966
	Business, Sports and Alumni Clubs							85,083			79,678
	Other							385,235			417,903
	Consolidated							$	1,738,384		$	1,720,547
	The table below provides a reconciliation of our Segment EBITDA to loss from continuing operations before income taxes for the twelve and thirty-six weeks ended September 3, 2013 and September 4, 2012:
		Twelve Weeks Ended						Thirty-Six Weeks Ended
		September 3, 2013			September 4, 2012			September 3, 2013			September 4, 2012
	Total Segment EBITDA	$	40,835		$	38,272		$	115,135		$	109,467
	Interest and investment income	80			29			224			86
	Interest expense	(19,499		)	(20,076		)	(58,646		)	(60,244		)
	Loss on disposals and impairment of assets	(2,769		)	(2,536		)	(8,281		)	(4,226		)
	Depreciation and amortization	(17,030		)	(17,592		)	(49,497		)	(53,926		)
	Foreign currency transaction gain (loss)	92			(47		)	(2		)	(77		)
	Severance payments	(31		)	(77		)	(87		)	(261		)
	Management fees and expenses paid to an affiliate of KSL	(270		)	(273		)	(804		)	(814		)
	Acquisition costs	(677		)	(126		)	(879		)	(475		)
	Amortization of step-up in certain equity method investments	(464		)	(464		)	(1,390		)	(1,409		)
	ClubCorp Formation costs	—			(1		)	—			(51		)
	Environmental compliance costs	(58		)	(27		)	(208		)	(27		)
	Long term incentive plan	(656		)	(384		)	(1,383		)	(1,150		)
	Other	(790		)	(220		)	(1,430		)	(506		)
	Loss from continuing operations before income taxes	$	(1,237	)	$	(3,522	)	$	(7,248	)	$	(13,613	)

ORGANIZATION_Narrative_Details

ORGANIZATION (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 25, 2013	Sep. 03, 2013	Dec. 25, 2012
		Reportable_Segment
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock	$168.80
Number of reportable segments		2
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	13,200,000	50,569,730	50,569,730
Affiliated Entity
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	4,800,000

SUMMARY_OF_SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNT2

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

32 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified

Sep. 07, 2013

Sep. 03, 2013

Sep. 04, 2012

Jun. 12, 2012

Sep. 03, 2013

Sep. 04, 2012

Sep. 03, 2013

Sep. 03, 2013

Sep. 03, 2013

Sep. 03, 2013

Dec. 25, 2012

Sep. 03, 2013

Dec. 25, 2012

Sep. 03, 2013

Sep. 03, 2013

Sep. 03, 2013

Minimum

Maximum

Golf and Country Clubs

Business, Sports and Alumni Clubs

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]

Common Class B [Member]

Common Class C [Member]

Common Class A [Member]

Holdings Common Stock Held by Fillmore [Member]

ManagementProfitsInterestProgramMember [Domain]

ManagementProfitsInterestProgramMember [Domain]

ManagementProfitsInterestProgramMember [Domain]

ManagementProfitsInterestProgramMember [Domain]

Accounting Policies [Line Items]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period

12,552

10,000

Membership deposits nonrefundable term (years)

30 years

Average expected life for memberships (years)

6 years

4 years

Membership initiation fees and deposits revenue

$4.20

$3.50

$12.20

$10.50

Notes recievable, net of allowances original maturity (years)

1 year

6 years

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number

613,963

9,100

10,039.44

2,251,027

Stockholders' Equity Note, Stock Split, Conversion Ratio

1.0113946

50

1,000

Share-based Compensation

$14

VARIABLE_INTEREST_ENTITIES_Nar

VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 03, 2013	Dec. 25, 2012	Sep. 03, 2013	Sep. 03, 2013
	Entity		Variable Interest Entity One	Variable Interest Entity One and Two
			Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary	Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Number of variable interest entities (VIEs)	3
Variable interest entity financial support			$1,100,000	$3,300,000
Variable Interest Entities Assets	11,939,000	11,680,000	4,100,000	6,900,000
Total assets of the entity	$11,900,000	$11,700,000

VARIABLE_INTEREST_ENTITIES_Sch

VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES (Schedule of Classification and Carrying Amounts of Variable Interest Entities Assets and Liabilities Net) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 03, 2013	Dec. 25, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entities Assets	$11,939	$11,680
Variable Interest Entities Assets and Liabilities, Net	11,939	11,680
Current assets
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entities Assets	1,490	954
Fixed assets, net
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entities Assets	9,598	9,870
Other Assets [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entities Assets	851	856
Current liabilities
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entities Liabilities	1,742	1,294
Long-term debt
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entities Liabilities	13,261	13,408
Other long-term liabilities
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entities Liabilities	19,818	19,419
Noncontrolling interest
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entities Assets and Liabilities, Net	6,053	6,260
Company capital
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entities Assets and Liabilities, Net	($28,935)	($28,701)

INVESTMENTS_Narrative_Details

INVESTMENTS (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2013	Sep. 04, 2012	Sep. 03, 2013	Sep. 04, 2012	Dec. 25, 2012
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investments	$1,400,000		$1,400,000		$1,300,000
Equity Method Investment, Other than Temporary Impairment	0	0		716,000
Avendra LLC
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investments	7,300,000		7,300,000		9,400,000
Useful lives of the difference between the carrying amount and underlying equity of equity method investments (years)			10 years
Equity method investment ownership percentage	10.20%		10.20%
Volume rebates	0	0	2,100,000	1,900,000
The difference between the carrying value of the investment and underlying equity	$6,600,000		$6,600,000		$8,000,000
Golf Club
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Number of Joint Ventures	2		2
Business, Sports and Alumni Clubs
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Number of Joint Ventures	1		1

INVESTMENTS_Schedule_of_Signif

INVESTMENTS (Schedule of Significant Financial Information for Joint Venture) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 03, 2013	Sep. 04, 2012	Sep. 03, 2013	Sep. 04, 2012
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Amortization	($700)	($2,300)	($2,000)	($6,800)
ClubCorp's equity in net income	424	349	966	959
Avendra LLC
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
ClubCorp's equity in net income, excluding amortization	885	771	2,372	2,325
Amortization	-463	-463	-1,390	-1,390
ClubCorp's equity in net income	$422	$308	$982	$935

FAIR_VALUE_Schedule_of_Fair_Va

FAIR VALUE (Schedule of Fair Value of Debt) (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2013

Sep. 04, 2012

Sep. 03, 2013

Sep. 04, 2012

Sep. 03, 2013

Dec. 25, 2012

Sep. 03, 2013

Dec. 25, 2012

Sep. 03, 2013

Dec. 25, 2012

Sep. 03, 2013

Dec. 25, 2012

Sep. 03, 2013

Dec. 25, 2012

Sep. 03, 2013

Dec. 25, 2012

Sep. 03, 2013

Recorded Value

Recorded Value

Fair Value

Fair Value

Level 2

Level 2

Level 2

Level 2

Level 3

Level 3

Level 3

Level 3

Certain property and equipment [Member]

Recorded Value

Recorded Value

Fair Value

Fair Value

Recorded Value

Recorded Value

Fair Value

Fair Value

Level 3

Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use

$0

$0

$1,900,000

$100,000

Property, Plant, and Equipment, Fair Value Disclosure

300,000

Fair value of debt obligations

769,869,000

769,202,000

803,284,000

805,913,000

716,106,000

719,575,000

758,878,000

765,744,000

53,763,000

49,627,000

44,406,000

40,169,000

Equity Method Investment, Other than Temporary Impairment

$0

$0

$716,000

PROPERTY_AND_EQUIPMENT_Schedul

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Schedule of Property and Equipment) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 03, 2013	Dec. 25, 2012
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	$1,628,297,000	$1,574,881,000
Accumulated depreciation	-388,398,000	-351,342,000
Total	1,239,899,000	1,223,539,000
Land and non-depreciable land improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	532,096,000	531,265,000
Depreciable land improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	337,051,000	325,688,000
Building and recreational facilities
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	413,759,000	401,607,000
Machinery and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	180,145,000	164,005,000
Leasehold improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	85,751,000	84,444,000
Furniture and fixtures
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	70,017,000	64,960,000
Construction in progress
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	9,478,000	2,912,000
Level 3 | Certain property and equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Fair Value Disclosure	$300,000

PROPERTY_AND_EQUIPMENT_Narrati

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2013	Sep. 04, 2012	Sep. 03, 2013	Sep. 04, 2012
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use	$0	$0	$1,900,000	$100,000
Level 3 | Certain property and equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Fair Value Disclosure	$300,000		$300,000

GOODWILL_AND_INTANGIBLE_ASSETS2

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		0 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2013	Sep. 04, 2012	Sep. 03, 2013	Sep. 04, 2012	Sep. 27, 2012
					Glendale Racquet Club, Inc [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Amortization	$700,000	$2,300,000	$2,000,000	$6,800,000
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses					5,900,000
Goodwill, Impairment Loss					$6,500,000

GOODWILL_AND_INTANGIBLE_ASSETS3

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 03, 2013	Dec. 25, 2012	Dec. 27, 2011	Sep. 03, 2013	Dec. 25, 2012	Sep. 03, 2013	Dec. 25, 2012	Sep. 03, 2013	Dec. 25, 2012	Sep. 03, 2013	Dec. 25, 2012	Sep. 03, 2013	Dec. 25, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified				Member Relationships	Member Relationships	Management Contracts	Management Contracts	Other	Other	Trade names	Trade names	Liquor Licenses	Liquor Licenses
Indefinite Lived and Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets with indefinite lives										$24,850	$24,850	$4,416	$3,886
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life				7 years		9 years		7 years
Intangible assets with finite lives				19,068	19,068	598	598	426	426
Accumulated Amortization	-18,846	-16,870		-17,970	-16,084	-469	-421	-407	-365
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)	30,512	31,958
Total				1,098	2,984	129	177	19	61
Intangible Assets Gross	49,358	48,828
Goodwill	$258,459	$258,459	$264,959

GOODWILL_AND_INTANGIBLE_ASSETS4

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Schedule of Goodwill) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 25, 2012	Sep. 03, 2013	Dec. 25, 2012
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill	$264,959	$258,459	$258,459
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	-6,500
Golf and Country Clubs
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill	113,108	113,108	113,108
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	0
Business, Sports and Alumni Clubs
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill	151,851	145,351	145,351
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	($6,500)

CURRENT_AND_LONGTERM_LIABILITI2

CURRENT AND LONG-TERM LIABILITIES (Schedule of Current Liabilities) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 03, 2013	Dec. 25, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued compensation	$24,049	$24,060
Accrued interest	12,521	4,957
Other accrued expenses	8,939	6,972
Total accrued expenses	45,509	35,989
Taxes payable other than federal income taxes	20,453	16,211
Accrued Income Taxes, Current	347	467
Total accrued taxes	20,800	16,678
Advance deposits from members	22,053	12,489
Prepaid dues	30,694	11,916
Deferred membership revenues	16,777	16,519
Insurance reserves	8,333	8,659
Other current liabilities	3,046	3,332
Total other current liabilities	$80,903	$52,915

CURRENT_AND_LONGTERM_LIABILITI3

CURRENT AND LONG-TERM LIABILITIES (Schedule of Other Long Term Liabilities) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 03, 2013	Dec. 25, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Unrecognized Tax Benefits	$55,546	$52,713
Deferred membership revenues	38,266	41,218
Casualty insurance loss reserves - long term portion	11,571	10,936
Above market lease intangibles	1,576	2,040
Deferred rent	22,349	19,127
Interest Payable	20,764	20,029
Other	2,606	2,975
Total other long-term liabilities	$152,678	$149,038

DEBT_AND_CAPITAL_LEASES_Narrat

DEBT AND CAPITAL LEASES (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2013

Sep. 25, 2013

Sep. 03, 2013

Sep. 03, 2013

Sep. 03, 2013

Dec. 25, 2012

Sep. 03, 2013

Dec. 25, 2012

Aug. 01, 2012

Jul. 31, 2008

Sep. 03, 2013

22-May-13

Dec. 25, 2012

Sep. 03, 2013

Dec. 25, 2012

Aug. 30, 2013

Jul. 24, 2013

Nov. 30, 2010

Aug. 30, 2013

Jul. 24, 2013

Nov. 30, 2010

Sep. 03, 2013

Sep. 03, 2013

Jul. 24, 2013

Dec. 25, 2012

Nov. 16, 2012

Nov. 30, 2010

22-May-13

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 03, 2013

Sep. 03, 2013

Jul. 24, 2013

Dec. 25, 2012

Nov. 16, 2012

Nov. 30, 2010

Credit Agreement Amendment 2 [Member]

Credit Agreement Amendment 3 [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Mortgages [Member]

Mortgages [Member]

Mortgages [Member]

Mortgages [Member]

Mortgages [Member]

Mortgages [Member]

Mortgages [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Option 1 [Member]

Option 1 [Member]

Option 1 [Member]

Option 1 [Member]

Option 1 [Member]

Option 1 [Member]

Option 1 [Member]

Libor Rate [Member]

Libor Rate [Member]

Libor Rate [Member]

Libor Rate [Member]

Libor Rate [Member]

Libor Rate [Member]

Libor Rate [Member]

Secured Credit Facilities Revolving Notes [Member]

Secured Credit Facilities Revolving Notes [Member]

General Electric Capital Corporation Mortgage Loan [Member]

General Electric Capital Corporation Mortgage Loan [Member]

General Electric Capital Corporation Mortgage Loan [Member]

General Electric Capital Corporation Mortgage Loan [Member]

BancFirst Mortgage Loan [Member] [Member]

BancFirst Mortgage Loan [Member] [Member]

BancFirst Mortgage Loan [Member] [Member]

Secured Credit Facilities Term Loan

Secured Credit Facilities Term Loan

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Credit Facilities Term Loan

Secured Credit Facilities Term Loan

Secured Credit Facilities Term Loan

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Mortgages [Member]

Option 2 [Member]

Option 2 [Member]

Option 2 [Member]

Option 2 [Member]

Option 2 [Member]

Option 2 [Member]

Option 2 [Member]

Option

Option

Secured Credit Facilities Term Loan

Secured Credit Facilities Term Loan

Secured Credit Facilities Term Loan

Secured Credit Facilities Revolving Notes [Member]

Secured Credit Facilities Term Loan

Secured Credit Facilities Term Loan

Secured Credit Facilities Term Loan

Secured Credit Facilities Term Loan

Secured Credit Facilities Term Loan

BancFirst Mortgage Loan [Member] [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Credit Facilities Revolving Notes [Member]

Secured Credit Facilities Revolving Notes [Member]

Secured Credit Facilities Term Loan

Secured Credit Facilities Term Loan

Secured Credit Facilities Term Loan

Secured Credit Facilities Term Loan

Secured Credit Facilities Term Loan

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Mortgage Loan Mortgage Obligation Face Amount

$32,000,000

$5,000,000

Mortgage Loan Mortgage Obligation Options To Extend Maturity

2

2

Debt Instrument, Collateral Amount

8,100,000

Debt Instrument, Face Amount

301,100,000

310,000,000

Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity

19,600,000

135,000,000

Debt Instrument, Term

5 years

Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity

50,000,000

135,000,000

50,000,000

Line of Credit Facility Increase in Maximum Borrowing Capacity

75,000,000

25,000,000

50,000,000

Senior Secured Leverage Ratio Requirement

4

Senior Secured Leverage Ratio Actual

1.99

Debt Issuance Cost

4,400,000

3,400,000

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage

6.00%

6.00%

6.00%

6.00%

0.00%

4.25%

5.00%

6.00%

4.25%

5.00%

5.00%

6.00%

4.50%

4.50%

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage upon completion of IPO

4.00%

3.00%

Minimum Required Proceeds from Initial Public Offering to amend debt

$150,000,000

$50,000,000

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Variable Percentage

3.00%

4.50%

3.25%

3.75%

3.75%

DEBT_AND_CAPITAL_LEASES_Schedu

DEBT AND CAPITAL LEASES (Schedule of Long Term Debt and Capital Leases) (Details) (USD $)

Sep. 03, 2013

Dec. 25, 2012

Sep. 03, 2013

Dec. 25, 2012

Sep. 03, 2013

Dec. 25, 2012

Sep. 03, 2013

Dec. 25, 2012

Nov. 16, 2012

Nov. 30, 2010

Sep. 03, 2013

Dec. 25, 2012

Nov. 16, 2012

Nov. 30, 2010

Sep. 03, 2013

Dec. 25, 2012

Sep. 03, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 03, 2013

Sep. 03, 2013

Dec. 25, 2012

Sep. 03, 2013

Sep. 03, 2013

Dec. 25, 2012

Sep. 03, 2013

Sep. 03, 2013

Sep. 03, 2013

Dec. 25, 2012

Sep. 03, 2013

Sep. 03, 2013

Dec. 25, 2012

Sep. 03, 2013

Dec. 25, 2012

Sep. 03, 2013

Dec. 25, 2012

Sep. 03, 2013

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Unsecured Debt

Unsecured Debt

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Mortgages [Member]

Mortgages [Member]

Mortgages [Member]

Mortgages [Member]

Mortgages [Member]

Mortgages [Member]

Mortgages [Member]

Mortgages [Member]

Mortgages [Member]

Mortgages [Member]

Other notes

Other notes

Other notes

Other notes

Other notes

Other notes

Maximum

Senior Unsecured Notes

Senior Unsecured Notes

Secured Credit Facilities Term Loan

Secured Credit Facilities Term Loan

Secured Credit Facilities Term Loan

Secured Credit Facilities Term Loan

Secured Credit Facilities Term Loan

Secured Credit Facilities Term Loan

Secured Credit Facilities Term Loan

Secured Credit Facilities Term Loan

Secured Credit Facilities Term Loan

Secured Credit Facilities Term Loan

Secured Credit Facilities Revolving Notes [Member]

Secured Credit Facilities Revolving Notes [Member]

Secured Credit Facilities Revolving Notes [Member]

Secured Credit Facilities Revolving Notes [Member]

Secured Credit Facilities Revolving Notes [Member]

General Electric Capital Corporation Mortgage Loan [Member]

General Electric Capital Corporation Mortgage Loan [Member]

General Electric Capital Corporation Mortgage Loan [Member]

Atlantic Capital Bank Mortgage Loan

Atlantic Capital Bank Mortgage Loan

Atlantic Capital Bank Mortgage Loan

Atlantic Capital Bank Mortgage Loan

BancFirst Mortgage Loan [Member] [Member]

BancFirst Mortgage Loan [Member] [Member]

BancFirst Mortgage Loan [Member] [Member]

Other Notes related to Non Core Development Entities [Member] [Member]

Other Notes related to Non Core Development Entities [Member] [Member]

Mortgages [Member]

Fixed rate

Fixed rate

Fixed rate

Fixed rate

Fixed plus variable rate

Fixed plus variable rate

Fixed plus variable rate

Fixed plus variable rate

Fixed rate

Fixed plus variable rate

Fixed plus variable rate

Three month LIBOR

Fixed rate

Fixed plus variable rate

Fixed rate

General Electric Capital Corporation Mortgage Loan [Member]

LIBOR

LIBOR

LIBOR

LIBOR

LIBOR

LIBOR

30 Days LIBOR

Prime Rate [Member]

Fixed plus variable rate

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Long-term Debt Carrying Value

$769,869

$769,202

$415,000

$415,000

$301,106

$304,575

$0

$0

$30,521

$30,992

$3,547

$3,653

$4,804

$0

$11,837

$11,837

$3,054

$3,145

Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity

50,000

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage

10.00%

10.00%

4.25%

5.00%

4.25%

5.00%

5.00%

6.00%

4.50%

6.00%

6.00%

6.00%

6.00%

6.00%

4.50%

4.50%

4.50%

0.00%

4.50%

9.00%

9.00%

1.00%

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Variable Percentage

3.25%

3.75%

3.75%

3.00%

4.50%

5.00%

3.00%

Interest Rate, Minimum

5.75%

5.75%

Interest Rate, Maximum

8.00%

8.00%

Capital leases

27,311

24,155

Long Term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations Current and Noncurrent

797,180

793,357

Less current portion

-11,376

-24,988

Long-term debt

$785,804

$768,369

DEBT_AND_CAPITAL_LEASES_Schedu1

DEBT AND CAPITAL LEASES (Schedule of Long Term Debt maturities) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 03, 2013	Dec. 25, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt 2013	$541
Capital Leases, 2013	2,952
Total 2013	3,493
Debt 2014	1,517
Capital Leases, 2014	9,586
Total 2014	11,103
Debt 2015	4,728
Capital Leases 2015	7,823
Total 2015	12,551
Debt 2016	4,567
Capital Leases 2016	4,616
Total 2016	9,183
Debt 2017	28,885
Capital Leases, 2017	1,965
Total 2017	30,850
Debt Thereafter	729,631
Capital Leases Thereafter	369
Total Thereafter	730,000
Total Debt	769,869
Capital Leases	27,311	24,155
Long Term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations Current and Noncurrent	$797,180	$793,357

INCOME_TAXES_Narrative_Details

INCOME TAXES (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 03, 2013	Sep. 04, 2012	Sep. 03, 2013	Sep. 04, 2012	Dec. 25, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations	-306.00%	48.10%	-15.90%	1.80%
Federal statutory rate			35.00%
Unrecognized Tax Benefits	$55,546		$55,546		$52,713

CLUB_ACQUISITIONS_CLUB_DISPOSI2

CLUB ACQUISITIONS, CLUB DISPOSITIONS AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended			0 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 03, 2013	Sep. 03, 2013	Sep. 04, 2012	Sep. 04, 2012	Sep. 27, 2012	Sep. 27, 2012
	Cherry Valley Country Club [Member]	Oak Tree Country Club [Member]	Hartefeld National Golf Club [Member]	Business, Sports and Alumni Clubs	Glendale Racquet Club, Inc [Member]	Glendale Racquet Club, Inc [Member]
						Business, Sports and Alumni Clubs
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses					$5.90
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax				0.1		11.1
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred	5.6	5.2	3.6
Goodwill, Impairment Loss					6.5
Liabilities Assumed		$5

CLUB_ACQUISITIONS_CLUB_DISPOSI3

CLUB ACQUISITIONS, CLUB DISPOSITIONS AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Schedule of Recognized Indentifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2013	22-May-13	Sep. 03, 2013	Jun. 18, 2013	Sep. 04, 2012	Apr. 18, 2012
	Oak Tree Country Club [Member]	Oak Tree Country Club [Member]	Cherry Valley Country Club [Member]	Cherry Valley Country Club [Member]	Hartefeld National Golf Club [Member]	Hartefeld National Golf Club [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred	$5,200,000		$5,600,000		$3,600,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment		12,108,000		5,976,000		3,999,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets				121,000		31,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Inventory		233,000		179,000		112,000
Business Combinations recognized identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, deferred revenue and other liabilities						-572,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net		5,228,000		5,557,000		3,570,000
Liabilities Assumed	5,000,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Other		662,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities		-468,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Long-term Debt		-4,486,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities Noncurrent		-722,000
Business Combinations recognized identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, membership initiation deposits and other liabilities		-2,099,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Long-term Debt				-311,000
Business Combinations recognized identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, other liabilities				($408,000)

CLUB_ACQUISITIONS_CLUB_DISPOSI4

CLUB ACQUISITIONS, CLUB DISPOSITIONS AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Schedule of Revenues and Operating Income of Acquired Clubs) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 03, 2013	Sep. 04, 2012	Sep. 03, 2013	Sep. 04, 2012
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Revenues	$194,835	$179,997	$545,514	$515,759
OPERATING INCOME	18,182	16,433	51,174	44,722
Acquired Clubs [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Revenues	5,246	1,119	7,935	2,035
OPERATING INCOME	($12)	($37)	$253	$0

CLUB_ACQUISITIONS_CLUB_DISPOSI5

CLUB ACQUISITIONS, CLUB DISPOSITIONS AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Schedule of Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Income Statement) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 03, 2013	Sep. 04, 2012	Sep. 03, 2013	Sep. 04, 2012
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Revenues	$0	$983	$0	$3,561
Operating expenses, excluding loss on disposals and impairments of assets	0	-1,094	-9	-3,444
(Loss) gain on disposals and impairments of assets	-2	-11,670	2	-11,861
Interest expense	0	-22	0	-91
Loss from discontinued club operations, before taxes	-2	-11,803	-7	-11,835
Income tax (expense) benefit	-2	1,232	2	1,260
Net loss from discontinued clubs	($4)	($10,571)	($5)	($10,575)

SEGMENT_INFORMATION_Schedule_o

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 03, 2013	Sep. 04, 2012	Sep. 03, 2013	Sep. 04, 2012	Dec. 25, 2012
			Reportable_Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments			2
Revenues	$194,835	$179,997	$545,514	$515,759
Segment EBITDA	40,835	38,272	115,135	109,467
Total Assets	1,738,384		1,738,384		1,720,547
Interest and investment income	80	29	224	86
Interest expense	-19,499	-20,076	-58,646	-60,244
Loss on disposals and impairment of assets	-2,769	-2,536	-8,281	-4,226
Depreciation and amortization	-17,030	-17,592	-49,497	-53,926
Foreign currency transaction gain (loss)	92	-47	-2	-77
Severance payments	-31	-77	-87	-261
Management fees and expenses paid to an affiliate of KSL	-270	-273	-804	-814
Acquisition costs	-677	-126	-879	-475
Amortization of step-up in certain equity method investments	-464	-464	-1,390	-1,409
ClubCorp Formation costs	0	-1	0	-51
Environmental Remediation Expense	-58	-27	-208	-27
Long term incentive plan	-656	-384	-1,383	-1,150
Other	-790	-220	-1,430	-506
(LOSS) INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	-1,237	-3,522	-7,248	-13,613
Golf and Country Clubs
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	155,847	143,865	426,217	404,152
Segment EBITDA	43,091	39,738	121,551	112,661
Total Assets	1,268,066		1,268,066		1,222,966
Business, Sports and Alumni Clubs
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	36,628	36,420	116,124	114,428
Segment EBITDA	4,717	5,386	18,843	19,500
Total Assets	85,083		85,083		79,678
Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	3,766	1,212	7,339	1,755
Segment EBITDA	-6,973	-6,852	-25,259	-22,694
Total Assets	385,235		385,235		417,903
Elimination of intersegment revenues
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	($1,406)	($1,500)	($4,166)	($4,576)

COMMITMENTS_AND_CONTINGENCIES_

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 03, 2013
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Accrued taxes	2.1
Guarantee Oblgations
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Total principal outstanding	0.3
Guarantee Oblgations | Minimum
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Remaining term	1 year
Guarantee Oblgations | Maximum
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Remaining term	2 years
Capital commitments
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Capital commitments	13.5

EARNINGS_PER_SHARE_Details

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 07, 2013	Sep. 03, 2013	Jun. 12, 2012	Aug. 02, 2013	Dec. 25, 2012	Mar. 15, 2012	Nov. 10, 2010
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	50,569,730	50,569,730			50,569,730
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)		$0.01			$0.01		$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)		200,000,000		200,000,000	200,000,000	2,000,000	1,000
Stockholders' Equity Note, Stock Split, Conversion Ratio	1.0113946	50	1,000

RELATED_PARTY_TRANSACTIONS_Det

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Details) (USD $)

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2013

Sep. 04, 2012

Sep. 03, 2013

Sep. 04, 2012

Sep. 03, 2013

Sep. 04, 2012

Sep. 25, 2013

Sep. 03, 2013

Sep. 03, 2013

Sep. 04, 2012

Sep. 03, 2013

Sep. 04, 2012

Sep. 03, 2013

Sep. 03, 2013

Sep. 04, 2012

Sep. 03, 2013

Sep. 04, 2012

Sep. 03, 2013

Dec. 25, 2012

Sep. 03, 2013

Dec. 25, 2012

Sep. 03, 2013

Sep. 04, 2012

Affiliated Entity

Affiliated Entity

Affiliated Entity

Affiliated Entity

Affiliated Entity

Principal Owner [Member]

Other Affiliated Entities

Other Affiliated Entities

Other Affiliated Entities

Other Affiliated Entities

Other Affiliates [Member]

Equity Method Investment

Equity Method Investment

Equity Method Investment

Equity Method Investment

Equity Method Investment

Equity Method Investment

Equity Method Investment

Equity Method Investment

Members of Resorts and Clubs of Affiliates [Member]

Members of Resorts and Clubs of Affiliates [Member]

Outstanding advances

Outstanding advances

Volume rebates

Volume rebates

Related Party Transaction [Line Items]

Management consulting services annual fee

$1,000,000

$100,000

Fee based on percentage of lenders' maximum commitments (percentage)

1.00%

Fee based on percentage of total consideration paid (percentage)

1.00%

Related Party Management Contract Termination Fee

5,000,000

Payment of management fees

300,000

300,000

800,000

800,000

0

400,000

400,000

600,000

Payments of Capital Distribution

35,000,000

0

35,000,000

Amount received from affiliate of KSL for taxes paid on their behalf

100,000

200,000

Receivables

200,000

200,000

2,300,000

1,900,000

Payables

700,000

200,000

Management fees

100,000

100,000

300,000

400,000

Revenue from Related Parties

100,000

100,000

Royalty Expense

$100,000

$100,000

SUBSEQUENT_EVENTS_Details

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Details) (USD $)

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

2 Months Ended

Sep. 07, 2013

Sep. 25, 2013

Sep. 03, 2013

Sep. 24, 2013

Dec. 25, 2012

Oct. 28, 2013

Sep. 03, 2013

Dec. 25, 2012

Sep. 03, 2013

Dec. 25, 2012

Aug. 30, 2013

Jul. 24, 2013

Nov. 30, 2010

Aug. 30, 2013

Jul. 24, 2013

Sep. 03, 2013

Sep. 25, 2013

Unsecured Debt

Unsecured Debt

Unsecured Debt

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Holdings Common Stock Held by Fillmore [Member]

Affiliated Entity

Senior Unsecured Notes

Senior Unsecured Notes

Senior Unsecured Notes

Secured Credit Facilities Term Loan

Secured Credit Facilities Term Loan

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Credit Facilities Term Loan

Secured Credit Facilities Term Loan

ManagementProfitsInterestProgramMember [Domain]

Secured Credit Facilities Term Loan

Secured Credit Facilities Term Loan

Secured Credit Facilities Term Loan

Subsequent Event [Line Items]

Common stock, shares issued (in shares)

13,200,000

50,569,730

50,569,730

4,800,000

Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock

$168,800,000

Early Repayment of Debt

145,300,000

Long-term Debt Carrying Value

769,869,000

769,202,000

415,000,000

415,000,000

301,106,000

304,575,000

Interest Payable

20,764,000

20,029,000

5,900,000

Debt early redemption premium

14,500,000

Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage of Principal Amount Redeemed

35.00%

Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage

110.00%

Related Party Management Contract Termination Fee

5,000,000

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number

2,251,027

Share-based Compensation

14,000,000

Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity

19,600,000

135,000,000

Debt Instrument, Term

5 years

Minimum Required Proceeds from Initial Public Offering to amend debt

150,000,000

50,000,000

Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity

$50,000,000

$135,000,000

$50,000,000

Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance

4,000,000

Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross

20,000