ClubCorp (MYCC) 10-Q 27 Apr 16 2016 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 22, 2016	Apr. 21, 2016
Document and Entity Information
Entity Registrant Name	ClubCorp Holdings, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	1,577,095
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Mar. 22, 2016
Amendment Flag	false
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-27
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		65,527,239
Trading Symbol	MYCC
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Entity Tax Identification Number	205,818,205

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPER

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 22, 2016	Mar. 24, 2015
REVENUES:
Club operations	$ 160,689	$ 152,449
Food and beverage	52,856	48,749
Other revenues	1,328	874
Total revenues	214,873	202,072
DIRECT AND SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES:
Club operating costs exclusive of depreciation	142,354	136,645
Cost of food and beverage sales exclusive of depreciation	18,840	17,002
Depreciation and amortization	24,214	22,813
Provision for doubtful accounts	380	59
Loss on disposals of assets	2,917	3,220
Impairment of assets	0	56
Equity in loss from unconsolidated ventures	15	32
Selling, general and administrative	19,709	15,389
OPERATING INCOME	6,444	6,856
Interest and investment income	126	83
Interest expense	(20,420)	(16,131)
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	(13,850)	(9,192)
INCOME TAX BENEFIT	5,537	4,916
NET LOSS	(8,313)	(4,276)
NET (INCOME) LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS	(101)	54
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	(8,414)	(4,222)
NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CLUBCORP	$ (8,540)	$ (4,222)
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING, BASIC	64,474	64,255
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING, DILUTED	64,474
Net loss attributable to ClubCorp, Basic	$ (0.13)	$ (0.07)
Net loss attributable to ClubCorp, Diluted	(0.13)	(0.07)
Cash dividends declared per common share	$ 0.13	$ 0.13

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMP

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Statement - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 22, 2016	Mar. 24, 2015
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	$ (8,313)	$ (4,276)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(81)	(603)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	(81)	(603)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	(8,394)	(4,879)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	(101)	54
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	$ (8,495)	$ (4,825)

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 22, 2016	Dec. 29, 2015
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 97,273	$ 116,347
Receivables, net of allowances of $5,161 and $5,509 at March 22, 2016 and December 29, 2015, respectively	80,926	68,671
Inventories	23,857	20,929
Prepaids and other assets	20,916	19,907
Total current assets	222,972	225,854
Investments	2,990	3,005
Property and equipment, net (includes $9,125 and $9,245 related to VIEs at March 22, 2016 and December 29, 2015, respectively)	1,540,085	1,534,520
Notes receivable, net of allowances of $856 and $805 at March 22, 2016 and December 29, 2015, respectively	7,637	7,448
Goodwill	312,811	312,811
Intangibles, net	30,796	31,252
Other assets	16,464	16,634
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent	3,727	3,727
TOTAL ASSETS	2,137,482	2,135,251
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Current maturities of long-term debt	20,568	20,414
Membership initiation deposits - current portion	155,874	152,996
Accounts payable	30,121	39,487
Accrued expenses	42,553	37,441
Accrued taxes	9,344	15,473
Other liabilities	91,894	69,192
Total current liabilities	350,354	335,003
Long-term debt (includes $12,929 and $13,026 related to VIEs at March 22, 2016 and December 29, 2015, respectively)	1,079,684	1,079,320
Membership initiation deposits	205,567	204,305
Deferred tax liability, net	207,025	214,184
Other liabilities (includes $23,553 and $23,312 related to VIEs at March 22, 2016 and December 29, 2015, respectively)	129,725	123,657
Total liabilities	$ 1,972,355	$ 1,956,469
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 15)
EQUITY
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized; 65,541,922 and 64,740,736 issued and outstanding at March 22, 2016 and December 29, 2015, respectively	$ 655	$ 647
Additional paid-in capital	255,534	263,921
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(7,330)	(7,249)
Accumulated deficit	(94,251)	(88,955)
Total stockholders’ equity	154,608	168,364
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries and variable interest entities	10,519	10,418
Total equity	165,127	178,782
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	$ 2,137,482	$ 2,135,251

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 22, 2016	Dec. 29, 2015
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Receivables, allowances	$ 5,161	$ 5,509
Property and equipment, net, related to VIEs	9,125	9,245
Notes receivable, allowances	856	805
Long-term debt, related to VIEs	12,929	13,026
Other LT Liabilities, related to VIEs	$ 23,553	$ 23,312
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)	65,541,922	64,740,736
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	65,541,922	64,740,736

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 22, 2016	Mar. 24, 2015
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss	$ (8,313)	$ (4,276)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash flows from operating activities:
Depreciation	23,674	22,120
Amortization	540	693
Asset impairments	0	56
Provision for Doubtful Accounts, Gross	421	63
Provision for doubtful accounts	380	59
Equity in loss from unconsolidated ventures	15	32
Distribution from investment in unconsolidated ventures	0	88
Loss on disposals of assets	2,917	3,220
Debt issuance costs and term loan discount	1,843	755
Accretion of discount on member deposits	4,512	4,577
Equity-based compensation	1,170	1,102
Net change in deferred tax assets and liabilities	(4,844)	(3,987)
Net change in prepaid expenses and other assets	(3,898)	(6,172)
Net change in receivables and membership notes	(6,443)	(828)
Net change in accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(4,420)	5,724
Net change in other current liabilities	15,512	21,759
Net change in other long-term liabilities	(375)	(4,442)
Net cash provided by operating activities	22,311	40,484
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of property and equipment	(20,309)	(20,831)
Acquisition of clubs	(6,600)	(15,244)
Proceeds from dispositions	8	1,022
Net change in restricted cash and capital reserve funds	88	(43)
Net cash used in investing activities	(26,813)	(35,096)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Repayments of long-term debt	(4,709)	(4,047)
Proceeds from revolving credit facility borrowings	0	6,000
Debt issuance and modification costs	(920)	(169)
Dividends to owners	(8,466)	(8,385)
Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation	(226)	0
Distributions to noncontrolling interest	0	(1,071)
Proceeds from new membership initiation deposits	52	92
Repayments of membership initiation deposits	(384)	(270)
Net cash used in financing activities	(14,653)	(7,850)
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH	81	(46)
NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	(19,074)	(2,508)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - BEGINNING OF PERIOD	116,347	75,047
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - END OF PERIOD	97,273	72,539
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Cash paid for interest	2,359	8,162
Cash paid for income taxes	$ 407	$ 162

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHAN

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Accumulated Deficit	Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Subsidiaries	Common Class A [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)							64,443,332
BALANCE at Dec. 30, 2014	$ 220,859	$ 644	$ 293,006	$ (4,290)	$ (79,443)	$ 10,942
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures							171,023
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures	0	2	(2)	0	0	0
Stock Issued During Period, Distribution to Owners							0
Dividends to owners declared	(8,399)	0	(8,399)	0	0	0
Equity-based compensation expense							0
Equity-based compensation expense	1,102	0	1,102	0	0	0
Stock Issued During Period, Net Loss/Income							0
Net loss	(4,276)	0	0	0	(4,222)	(54)
Stock Issued During Period, OCI							0
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(603)	0	0	(603)	0	0
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues							0
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders	1,071	0	0	0	0	(1,071)
BALANCE at Mar. 24, 2015	207,612	646	285,707	(4,893)	(83,665)	9,817
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)							64,614,355
Stock Issued During Period, Accounting Principle Change							0
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption	$ 2,315	0	(803)	0	3,118	0
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	64,740,736						64,740,736
BALANCE at Dec. 29, 2015	$ 178,782	647	263,921	(7,249)	(88,955)	10,418
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures							801,186
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures	(226)	8	(234)	0	0	0
Stock Issued During Period, Distribution to Owners							0
Dividends to owners declared	(8,520)	0	(8,520)	0	0	0
Equity-based compensation expense							0
Equity-based compensation expense	1,170	0	1,170	0	0	0
Stock Issued During Period, Net Loss/Income							0
Net loss	(8,313)	0	0	0	(8,414)	101
Stock Issued During Period, OCI							0
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(81)	0	0	(81)	0	0
BALANCE at Mar. 22, 2016	$ 165,127	$ 655	255,534	$ (7,330)	(94,251)	$ 10,519
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption			$ (803)		$ 3,118
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	65,541,922						65,541,922

ORGANIZATION

ORGANIZATION	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 22, 2016
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
ORGANIZATION	ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS ClubCorp Holdings, Inc. (“Holdings”) and its wholly owned subsidiaries CCA Club Operations Holdings, LLC (“Operations’ Parent”) and ClubCorp Club Operations, Inc. (“Operations” and, 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 and business, sports and alumni clubs. ClubCorp, together with its subsidiaries, may be referred to as “we”, “us”, “our” or the “Company”. As of March 22, 2016 , we own, lease or operate through joint ventures 150 golf and country clubs and manage nine golf and country clubs. Likewise, we own, lease or operate through a joint venture 45 business, sports and alumni clubs and manage three business, sports and alumni clubs. Our facilities are located in 26 states, the District of Columbia and two foreign countries.

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTI

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 22, 2016
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 wholly and majority owned subsidiaries and certain variable interest entities (“VIEs”) for which we are deemed to be the primary beneficiary. 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. Immaterial amounts relating to Loss from discontinued operations have been reclassified to Interest and investment income for the prior year. Investments in certain unconsolidated affiliates are accounted for by the equity method, while investments in other unconsolidated affiliates are accounted for under the cost method. See Note 4 . We have entered into agreements with third-party owners of clubs to act as a managing agent and provide certain services to the third party club owner in exchange for a management fee. The operations of managed clubs are not consolidated. We recognize the contractual management fees as revenue when earned. Additionally, we recognize reimbursements for certain costs of operations at certain managed clubs as revenue. The accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements are unaudited. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements presented in accordance with GAAP have been omitted from the accompanying financial 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 condensed financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 29, 2015 . 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. We 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, including Adjusted EBITDA (“Adjusted EBITDA”), a key financial measurement of segment profit and loss, is reviewed regularly by our chief operating decision maker to evaluate performance and allocate resources. See Note 12 . 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 generally billed monthly and recognized in the period earned. At a majority of our private clubs, members are expected to pay an initiation fee or deposit upon their acceptance as a member to the club. In general, initiation fees are not refundable, whereas initiation deposits 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 fees and deposits over the expected life of an active membership. 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 over the expected life of an active membership. The present value of the refund obligation is recorded as a membership initiation deposit liability and accretes over the non-refundable 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 received are not refundable and are deferred and recognized within club operations revenue on the consolidated condensed statements of operations over the expected life of an active membership. The expected lives of active memberships are calculated annually using historical attrition rates. Periods in which attrition rates differ significantly from enrollment rates could have a material effect on our consolidated condensed financial statements by decreasing or increasing the expected lives of active memberships, which in turn would affect the length of time over which we recognize initiation fee and deposit revenues. During the twelve weeks ended March 22, 2016 and March 24, 2015 , our estimated expected lives ranged from one to 20 years ; the weighted-average expected life of a golf and country club membership was approximately seven years and the expected life of a business, sports and alumni club membership was approximately three years. Membership initiation payments recognized within club operations revenue on the consolidated condensed statements of operations were $3.3 million and $3.1 million for the twelve weeks ended March 22, 2016 and March 24, 2015 , respectively. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-9 (“ASU 2014-9”), Revenue from Contracts with Customers . ASU 2014-9 requires revenue recognition to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The guidance also specifies the accounting for some costs to obtain or fulfill a contract with a customer, as well as enhanced disclosure requirements. In August 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-14 which deferred the effective date of ASU 2014-9 to fiscal years, and interim reporting periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2017. In March 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-8 (“ASU 2016-8”) which clarified the revenue recognition implementation guidance on principal versus agent considerations and is effective during the same period as ASU 2014-9. In April 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-10 (“ASU 2016-10”) which clarified the revenue recognition guidance regarding the identification of performance obligations and the licensing implementation and is effective during the same period as ASU 2014-9. We are still evaluating the impact that our adoption of ASU 2014-9, ASU 2016-8 and ASU 2016-10 will have on our consolidated financial position and results of operations. In August 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-15 (“ASU 2014-15”), Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern . ASU 2014-15 provides guidance on management’s responsibility to perform interim and annual assessments of an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern and to provide related disclosure requirements. We adopted ASU 2014-15 during the twelve weeks ended March 22, 2016. Our adoption did not have a material impact on our consolidated condensed financial statements. In February 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-2 (“ASU 2015-2”), Consolidation (Topic 810)–Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis . ASU 2015-2 applies to entities in all industries and provides a new scope exception to registered money market funds and similar unregistered money market funds. It makes targeted amendments to existing consolidation guidance and ends the deferral granted to investment companies from applying the VIE guidance. The targeted changes are designed to address most of the concerns of the asset management industry. However, entities across all industries will be impacted, particularly those that use limited partnerships. We adopted ASU 2015-2 during the twelve weeks ended March 22, 2016. Our adoption did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial position or results of operations. In April 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-3 (“ASU 2015-3”), Interest—Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs. ASU 2015-3 requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. We adopted ASU 2015-3 during the twelve weeks ended March 22, 2016 and applied it retrospectively. As a result, we have recast the December 29, 2015 consolidated condensed balance sheet to conform to the current period presentation. In August 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-15 (“ASU 2015-15”), Interest—Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements, confirming that fees related to revolving credit facility arrangements are not addressed in ASU 2015-03. The adoption of this standard reduced previously-presented Other Assets and Long-term Debt by $13.0 million each. Debt issuance costs associated with our revolving credit facility are recorded within Other Assets for all periods presented. In September 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-16 (“ASU 2015-16”), Business Combinations (Topic 805): Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments . ASU 2015-16 requires that an acquirer recognize adjustments to provisional amounts that are identified during the measurement period in the reporting period in which the adjustment amounts are determined. We adopted ASU 2015-16 during the twelve weeks ended March 22, 2016. Our adoption did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial position or results of operations. In November 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-17 (“ASU 2015-17”), Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes . ASU 2015-17 requires that deferred tax liabilities and assets be classified as noncurrent in a classified statement of financial position. We adopted ASU 2015-17 during the twelve weeks ended March 22, 2016 and applied it retrospectively. As a result, we have recast the December 29, 2015 consolidated condensed balance sheet to conform to the current period presentation. The adoption of this standard decreased previously-presented Deferred tax assets, net and decreased Deferred tax liabilities, net by $22.6 million each. Additionally, Deferred tax assets, net are now classified as non-current. In February 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-2 (“ASU 2016-2”), Leases (Topic 842). ASU 2016-2 requires the recognition of lease assets and lease liabilities by lessees for leases classified as operating leases under previous GAAP; however, ASU 2016-2 retains a distinction between finance leases and operating leases. The classification criteria for distinguishing between finance leases and operating leases are substantially similar to the classification criteria for distinguishing between capital leases and operating leases in the previous leases guidance. The result of retaining a distinction between finance leases and operating leases is that the effect of leases in the statement of comprehensive income and the statement of cash flows is largely unchanged from previous GAAP. ASU 2016-2 is effective for fiscal years, and interim reporting periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. We are still evaluating the impact that our adoption of ASU 2016-2 will have on our consolidated financial position and results of operations. In March 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-9 (“ASU 2016-9”), Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting. ASU 2016-9 simplifies the accounting for several aspects of the accounting for equity-based compensation, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. We adopted ASU 2016-9 in the twelve weeks ended March 22, 2016. In accordance with the ASU, all excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies are recognized as income tax expense or benefit in the income statement and we have made a policy election to account for forfeitures in the period they occur, rather than estimating a forfeiture rate. Applying this guidance on a modified retrospective basis resulted in a decrease to Accumulated deficit of $3.1 million , a decrease to Additional paid-in-capital of $0.8 million and a decrease to Deferred tax liabilities of $2.3 million .

VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES

VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 22, 2016
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 $0.7 million collateralized by assets of the entity totaling $3.9 million as of March 22, 2016 . The other managed golf course property VIEs are financed through advances from us. Outstanding advances as of March 22, 2016 total $4.4 million compared to recorded assets of $6.4 million . The VIE related to the 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. Recourse of creditors to these VIEs is limited to the assets of the VIE entities, which total $11.2 million and $11.3 million at March 22, 2016 and December 29, 2015 , respectively. The following summarizes the carrying amount and classification of the VIEs’ assets and liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets as of March 22, 2016 and December 29, 2015 , net of intercompany amounts: March 22, 2016 December 29, 2015 Current assets $ 1,232 $ 1,201 Fixed assets, net 9,125 9,245 Other assets 848 839 Total assets $ 11,205 $ 11,285 Current liabilities $ 1,260 $ 1,228 Long-term debt 12,929 13,026 Other long-term liabilities 24,069 23,817 Noncontrolling interest 5,586 5,619 Company capital (32,639 ) (32,405 ) Total liabilities and equity $ 11,205 $ 11,285

INVESTMENTS

INVESTMENTS	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 22, 2016
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
INVESTMENTS	INVESTMENTS We have an equity method investment in one active golf and country club joint venture totaling $0.5 million and $0.5 million at March 22, 2016 and December 29, 2015 , respectively. Our share of earnings in the equity investment is included in equity in loss (earnings) from unconsolidated ventures in the consolidated condensed statements of operations. We also have one equity method investment of 10.2% in Avendra, LLC, a purchasing cooperative of hospitality companies. The carrying value of the investment was $2.0 million and $2.0 million at March 22, 2016 and December 29, 2015 , respectively. Our share of earnings in the equity investment is included in equity in loss (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 receive net volume rebates and allowances. During the twelve weeks ended March 22, 2016 and March 24, 2015 , we received no volume rebates and allowances. In 2006, we recognized an intangible asset reflecting the difference between the carrying value of the investment and our share of the equity reflected in the joint venture’s financial statements which is being amortized over approximately 10 years beginning in 2007 and is included within the carrying value of the investment. Our equity in net income from Avendra, LLC is shown below: Twelve Weeks Ended March 22, 2016 March 24, 2015 ClubCorp’s equity in net income, excluding amortization $ 434 $ 354 Amortization (463 ) (464 ) ClubCorp’s equity in net loss $ (29 ) $ (110 )

FAIR VALUE

FAIR VALUE	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 22, 2016
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 and loan origination fees, as follows, as of March 22, 2016 and December 29, 2015 : March 22, 2016 December 29, 2015 Recorded Value Fair Value Recorded Value Fair Value Level 2 (1) $ 1,019,666 $ 1,007,125 $ 1,019,511 $ 1,020,625 Level 3 49,526 40,266 49,952 40,794 Total $ 1,069,192 $ 1,047,391 $ 1,069,463 $ 1,061,419 ______________________ (1) The recorded value for Level 2 Debt is presented net of the $5.3 million and $5.5 million discount as of March 22, 2016 and December 29, 2015 , respectively, on the Secured Credit Facilities, as defined in Note 9 . The 2015 Senior Notes and borrowings under the Secured Credit Facilities, as both are defined in Note 9 , are considered Level 2. We use quoted prices for identical or similar liabilities to value debt obligations classified as Level 2. All other debt obligations are considered Level 3. 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 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 March 22, 2016 and December 29, 2015 . Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Non-recurring Basis Our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis include equity method investments, property and equipment, mineral rights, goodwill, trade names, liquor licenses, management contracts and other assets and liabilities recorded during business combinations. During the twelve weeks ended March 22, 2016 and March 24, 2015 , there were no material impairments recorded. Assets and liabilities from business combinations were recorded on our consolidated condensed balance sheets at fair value at the date of acquisition. The key assumptions used in determining these values are considered Level 3 measurements. See Note 11 .

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 22, 2016
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT	PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Property and equipment, including capital lease assets, at cost consists of the following at March 22, 2016 and December 29, 2015 : March 22, 2016 December 29, 2015 Land and non-depreciable land improvements $ 603,193 $ 600,819 Depreciable land improvements 484,070 478,352 Buildings and recreational facilities 518,732 511,124 Machinery and equipment 268,631 264,129 Leasehold improvements 112,212 111,184 Furniture and fixtures 100,241 97,459 Construction in progress 13,675 13,413 2,100,754 2,076,480 Accumulated depreciation (560,669 ) (541,960 ) Total $ 1,540,085 $ 1,534,520 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. See Note 5 .

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 22, 2016
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS	GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS Goodwill and other intangible assets consist of the following at March 22, 2016 and December 29, 2015 : March 22, 2016 December 29, 2015 Asset Useful Life Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Intangible assets with indefinite lives: Trade names $ 24,790 $ 24,790 $ 24,790 $ 24,790 Liquor Licenses 2,152 2,152 2,068 2,068 Intangible assets with finite lives: Member Relationships 3-7 years 2,866 $ (2,056 ) 810 2,866 $ (1,907 ) 959 Management Contracts 1-10 years 3,959 (1,147 ) 2,812 3,959 (988 ) 2,971 Trade names 2 years 1,100 (868 ) 232 1,100 (636 ) 464 Total $ 34,867 $ (4,071 ) $ 30,796 $ 34,783 $ (3,531 ) $ 31,252 Goodwill $ 312,811 $ 312,811 $ 312,811 $ 312,811 Intangible Assets —Intangible asset amortization expense was $0.5 million and $0.7 million for the twelve weeks ended March 22, 2016 and March 24, 2015 , respectively. There were no material impairments recorded during the twelve weeks ended March 22, 2016 and March 24, 2015 , respectively. For each of the five years subsequent to 2015 and thereafter the amortization expense is expected to be as follows: Year Amount Remainder of 2016 $ 1,257 2017 761 2018 629 2019 383 2020 239 Thereafter 585 Total $ 3,854 Goodwill —The following table shows goodwill activity by reporting unit. No impairments have been recorded for either reporting unit. Golf & Country Clubs Business, Sports & Alumni Clubs Total December 29, 2015 $ 167,460 $ 145,351 $ 312,811 March 22, 2016 $ 167,460 $ 145,351 $ 312,811

CURRENT AND LONG-TERM LIABILITI

CURRENT AND LONG-TERM LIABILITIES	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 22, 2016
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
CURRENT AND LONG-TERM LIABILITIES	CURRENT AND LONG-TERM LIABILITIES Current liabilities consist of the following at March 22, 2016 and December 29, 2015 : March 22, 2016 December 29, 2015 Accrued compensation $ 19,903 $ 27,247 Accrued interest 14,821 2,618 Other accrued expenses 7,829 7,576 Total accrued expenses $ 42,553 $ 37,441 Taxes payable other than federal income taxes (1) $ 9,344 $ 15,473 Total accrued taxes $ 9,344 $ 15,473 Advance event and other deposits $ 31,678 $ 18,708 Unearned dues 23,905 14,225 Deferred membership revenues 11,994 12,175 Insurance reserves 11,545 11,317 Dividends to owners declared, but unpaid 8,589 8,467 Other current liabilities 4,183 4,300 Total other current liabilities $ 91,894 $ 69,192 ______________________ (1) We had no federal income taxes payable as of March 22, 2016 and December 29, 2015 . Other long-term liabilities consist of the following at March 22, 2016 and December 29, 2015 : March 22, 2016 December 29, 2015 Uncertain tax positions $ 7,618 $ 7,343 Deferred membership revenues 45,611 45,960 Casualty insurance loss reserves - long term portion 15,319 14,659 Above market lease intangibles 328 352 Deferred rent 34,425 29,250 Accrued interest on notes payable related to Non-Core Development Entities 23,481 23,236 Other 2,943 2,857 Total other long-term liabilities $ 129,725 $ 123,657

DEBT AND CAPITAL LEASES

DEBT AND CAPITAL LEASES	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 22, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
DEBT AND CAPITAL LEASES	DEBT AND CAPITAL LEASES Secured Credit Facilities Secured Credit Facilities —In 2010, Operations entered into the credit agreement governing the secured credit facilities (the “Secured Credit Facilities”). The credit agreement governing the Secured Credit Facilities was subsequently amended in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. On January 25, 2016 , Operations entered into a ninth amendment to the credit agreement to replace the existing revolving credit facility with a new revolving credit facility, with a capacity of $175.0 million , maturing on January 25, 2021 .As of March 22, 2016 , the Secured Credit Facilities are comprised of (i) a $675.0 million term loan facility, and (ii) a revolving credit facility with capacity of $175.0 million and $145.0 million available for borrowing, after deducting $30.0 million of standby letters of credit outstanding. In addition, the credit agreement governing the Secured Credit Facilities includes capacity which provides, subject to lender participation, for additional borrowings in revolving or term loan commitments of $125.0 million , and additional borrowings thereafter so long as a senior secured leverage ratio (the “Senior Secured Leverage Ratio”) does not exceed 3.50 :1.00. As of March 22, 2016 , the interest rate on the term loan facility is a variable rate calculated as the higher of (i) 4.25% or (ii) an elected LIBOR plus a margin of 3.25% and the maturity date of the term loan facility is December 15, 2022 . As of March 22, 2016 , the revolving credit commitments mature on January 25, 2021 and bear interest at a rate of LIBOR plus a margin of 3.0% per annum. We are required to pay a commitment fee on all undrawn amounts under the revolving credit facility and a fee on all outstanding letters of credit, payable quarterly in arrears. As long as commitments are outstanding under the revolving credit facility, we are subject to limitations on the Senior Secured Leverage Ratio and a total leverage ratio (the “Total Leverage Ratio”). The Senior Secured Leverage Ratio is defined as the ratio of Operations’ Consolidated Senior Secured Debt (exclusive of the Senior Notes) to Consolidated EBITDA (disclosed as Adjusted EBITDA and defined in Note 12 ) and is calculated on a pro forma basis, giving effect to current period acquisitions as though they had been consummated on the first day of the period presented. The Total Leverage Ratio is defined as the ratio of Operations’ Consolidated Total Debt (including the Senior Notes) to Consolidated EBITDA and is also calculated on a pro forma basis. The credit agreement governing the Secured Credit Facilities requires us to maintain a Senior Secured Leverage Ratio no greater than 4.50 :1.00 and a Total Leverage Ratio of no greater than 5.75 :1.00 as of the end of each fiscal quarter. As of March 22, 2016 , Operations’ Senior Secured Leverage Ratio was 2.98 :1.00 and the Total Leverage ratio was 4.45 :1.00. All obligations under the Secured Credit Facilities are guaranteed by Operations’ Parent and each existing and all subsequently acquired or organized direct and indirect restricted subsidiaries of Operations, other than certain excluded subsidiaries (collectively, the “Guarantors”). The Secured Credit Facilities are secured, subject to permitted liens and other exceptions, by a first-priority perfected security interest in substantially all the assets of Operations, and the Guarantors, including, but not limited to (1) a perfected pledge of all the domestic capital stock owned by Operations and the Guarantors, and (2) perfected security interests in and mortgages on substantially all tangible and intangible personal property and material fee-owned property of Operations and the Guarantors, subject to certain exclusions. In conjunction with the amendments to the Secured Credit Facilities, we capitalized debt issuance costs of $1.1 million and expensed additional debt issuance costs of $0.7 million during the twelve weeks ended March 22, 2016 . During the twelve weeks ended March 24, 2015 , we expensed debt issuance costs of $0.1 million and did not capitalize any material debt issuance costs. All capitalized debt issuance costs are amortized over the term of the loan. 2015 Senior Notes On December 15, 2015 , Operations issued $350.0 million of senior notes (the “2015 Senior Notes”), maturing December 15, 2023 . The net proceeds from the offering of the 2015 Senior Notes were used in part to repay amounts outstanding under the Secured Credit Facilities in connection with the eighth amendment. Interest on the 2015 Senior Notes accrues at a fixed rate of 8.25% per annum. The 2015 Senior Notes are also guaranteed by the Guarantors (other than Operations’ Parent) on a full and unconditional basis. Operations incurred debt issuance costs in conjunction with the issuance of the 2015 Senior Notes of $7.3 million . These costs have been capitalized and are being amortized over the term of the 2015 Senior Notes. Notes payable related to certain Non-Core Development Entities In 1994 and 1995, we issued notes payable to finance a VIE related to our Non-Core Development Entities. The notes and accrued interest are payable through the cash proceeds related to the sale of certain real estate held by these Non-Core Development Entities. Mortgage Loans Stonebriar / Monarch Loan —In July 2008 , we entered into a secured mortgage loan with General Electric Capital Corporation for $32.0 million (the “Stonebriar / Monarch Loan”). Effective November 30, 2015, the maturity date is November 2016 with one twelve month option to extend the maturity date through November 2017 , upon satisfaction of certain conditions of the loan agreement. On June 11, 2015 , we were notified that the Stonebriar / Monarch Loan was assigned to an affiliate of Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. As of March 22, 2016 , we expected to meet the required conditions and currently intend to extend the maturity date to November 2017 . Atlantic Capital Bank —In October 2010 , we entered into a new mortgage loan with Atlantic Capital Bank for $4.0 million of debt maturing in 2015 with 25 year amortization. Effective May 6, 2015 , we amended the loan agreement with Atlantic Capital Bank to extend the maturity date to April 2020 . BancFirst —In May 2013 , in connection with the acquisition of Oak Tree Country Club, we assumed a mortgage loan with BancFirst for $5.0 million with an original maturity of October 2014 and two twelve month options to extend the maturity through October 2016 upon satisfaction of certain conditions in the loan agreement. Effective October 1, 2015 , we extended the term of the loan to October 1, 2016 . Long-term borrowings and lease commitments as of March 22, 2016 and December 29, 2015 , are summarized below: March 22, 2016 December 29, 2015 Carrying Value Interest Rate Carrying Value Interest Rate Interest Rate Calculation Maturity 2015 Senior Notes $ 350,000 8.25 % $ 350,000 8.25 % Fixed 2023 Secured Credit Facilities Term Loan, gross of discount 675,000 4.25 % 675,000 4.25 % Greater of (i) 4.25% or (ii) an elected LIBOR + 3.25% 2022 Revolving Credit Borrowings - ($175,000 capacity) (1) — 3.43 % — 3.42 % LIBOR plus a margin of 3.0% 2021 Notes payable related to certain Non-Core Development Entities 11,837 9.00 % 11,837 9.00 % Fixed (2) Mortgage Loans Stonebriar / Monarch Loan 28,955 6.00 % 29,112 6.00 % 5.00% plus the greater of (i) three month LIBOR or (ii) 1% 2017 Atlantic Capital Bank 3,133 4.50 % 3,173 4.50 % Greater of (i) 3.0% + 30 day LIBOR or (ii) 4.5% 2020 BancFirst 3,721 4.50 % 3,842 4.50 % Greater of (i) 4.5% or (ii) prime rate 2016 Other indebtedness 1,880 4.75% - 6.00% 1,988 4.75% - 6.00% Fixed Various 1,074,526 1,074,952 Capital leases 43,520 43,271 Total obligation 1,118,046 1,118,223 Less net loan origination fees included in long-term debt (12,460 ) (13,000 ) Less current portion (20,568 ) (20,414 ) Less discount on the Secured Credit Facilities’ Term Loan (5,334 ) (5,489 ) Long-term debt $ 1,079,684 $ 1,079,320 ______________________ (1) As of March 22, 2016 , the revolving credit facility had capacity of $175.0 million , which was reduced by the $30.0 million of standby letters of credit outstanding, leaving $145.0 million available for borrowing. (2) Notes payable and accrued interest 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 2015 and thereafter is as follows. This table reflects the contractual maturity dates as of March 22, 2016 . Year Debt Capital Leases Total Remainder of 2016 $ 4,534 $ 12,153 $ 16,687 2017 28,957 13,960 42,917 2018 490 10,356 10,846 2019 426 5,583 6,009 2020 2,630 1,458 4,088 Thereafter 1,037,489 10 1,037,499 Total $ 1,074,526 $ 43,520 $ 1,118,046

INCOME TAXES

INCOME TAXES	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 22, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
INCOME TAXES	INCOME TAXES Holdings files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, numerous state jurisdictions and in three foreign jurisdictions. 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 annual 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. 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 weeks ended March 22, 2016 and March 24, 2015 was 40.0% and 53.5% , respectively. For the twelve weeks ended March 22, 2016 and March 24, 2015 , the effective tax rate differed from the statutory federal rate of 35.0% primarily due to state taxes and certain other permanent differences. The relative impact these items have on the effective tax rate varies based on the forecasted amount of pre-tax income or loss for the year. We are currently under audit by state income tax authorities. We have received two assessments for our state income tax audits, for a total of $2.5 million which has been recognized within our state income tax payable. As of March 22, 2016 , tax years 2010 - 2015 remain open under statute for U.S. federal and most state tax jurisdictions. In Mexico, the statute of limitations is generally five years from the date of the filing of the tax return for any particular year, including amended returns. Accordingly, in general, tax years 2009 through 2015 remain open under statute; although certain prior years are also open as a result of the tax proceedings described below. As of March 22, 2016 and December 29, 2015 , we have recorded $7.6 million and $7.3 million , respectively, of unrecognized tax benefits related to uncertain tax positions, including interest and penalties of $2.6 million and $2.3 million , respectively, which are included in other liabilities in the consolidated condensed balance sheets. If we were to prevail on all uncertain tax positions recorded as of March 22, 2016 , the net effect would be an income tax benefit of approximately $5.0 million , exclusive of any benefits related to interest and penalties. In addition, certain of our Mexican subsidiaries are under audit by the Mexican taxing authorities for the 2008 and 2009 tax years. We have received two assessments, for approximately $3.0 million each, exclusive of penalties and interest, for two of our Mexican subsidiaries under audit for the 2008 tax year. We have taken the appropriate procedural steps to contest these assessments through the appropriate Mexican judicial channels. We have not recorded a liability related to these uncertain tax positions as we believe it is more likely than not that we will prevail based on the merits of our positions. In 2014, we received an audit assessment for the 2009 tax year for another Mexican subsidiary. We have taken the appropriate procedural steps to contest the assessment through the appropriate Mexican judicial channels. We have recorded a liability related to an unrecognized tax benefit for $4.6 million , exclusive of penalties and interest, related to this audit. The unrecognized tax benefit has been recorded due to the technical nature of the tax filing position taken by our Mexican subsidiary and uncertainty around the ultimate outcome of this assessment, which we intend to continue to contest. Management believes it is unlikely that our unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change within the next 12 months given the current status in particular of the matters currently under examination by the Mexican tax authorities. However, as audit outcomes and the timing of related resolutions are subject to significant uncertainties, we will continue to evaluate the tax issues related to these assessments in future periods. In summary, we believe we are adequately reserved for our uncertain tax positions as of March 22, 2016 .

CLUB ACQUISITIONS, CLUB DISPOSI

CLUB ACQUISITIONS, CLUB DISPOSITIONS AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 22, 2016
Business Combinations [Abstract]
CLUB ACQUISITIONS, CLUB DISPOSITIONS AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS	NEW AND ACQUIRED CLUBS AND CLUB DIVESTITURES New and Acquired Clubs Assets and liabilities from business combinations were recorded on our consolidated condensed balance sheets at fair value at the date of acquisition. The results of operations of such businesses have been included in the consolidated condensed statements of operations since their date of acquisition. Santa Rosa Golf and Country Club —On March 15, 2016 , we purchased Santa Rosa Golf and Country Club, a private golf club in Santa Rosa, California, for a purchase price and net cash consideration of $2.5 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: March 15, 2016 Land, depreciable land improvements and property and equipment $ 2,558 Inventory and prepaid assets 267 Other current liabilities (153 ) Long-term debt (obligation related to capital leases) (178 ) Total $ 2,494 Marsh Creek Country Club —On February 2, 2016 , we purchased Marsh Creek Country Club, a private golf club in St. Augustine, Florida, for a purchase price of $4.5 million and net cash consideration of $4.1 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: February 2, 2016 Land, depreciable land improvements and property and equipment $ 4,491 Receivables and inventory 92 Other current liabilities and accrued taxes (477 ) Total $ 4,106 Bernardo Heights Country Club —On December 17, 2015 , we purchased Bernardo Heights, a private golf club in San Diego, California, for a purchase price and net cash consideration of $2.7 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: December 17, 2015 Land, depreciable land improvements and property and equipment $ 2,840 Inventory and prepaid assets 102 Other current liabilities and accrued taxes (104 ) Long-term debt (obligation related to capital leases) (134 ) Total $ 2,704 Southeast Portfolio —On April 7, 2015 , we acquired a multi-club portfolio of six golf and country clubs for a combined purchase price of $43.8 million and net cash consideration of $43.6 million . Golf and Country Clubs Type of Club Market State Golf Holes Bermuda Run Country Club Private Country Club Charlotte NC 36 Brookfield Country Club Private Country Club Atlanta GA 18 Firethorne Country Club Private Country Club Charlotte NC 18 Temple Hills Country Club Private Country Club Nashville TN 27 Ford’s Colony Country Club Semi-Private Golf Club Richmond VA 54 Legacy Golf Club at Lakewood Ranch (subsequently divested) Public Golf Bradenton FL 18 We recorded the following major categories of assets and liabilities: April 7, 2015 Receivables, net of allowances of $228 $ 1,757 Inventories and notes receivable 646 Land 9,920 Depreciable land improvements 17,321 Buildings and recreational facilities 13,113 Machinery and equipment and furniture and fixtures 4,959 Current liabilities (2,063 ) Long-term debt (obligation related to capital leases) and other liabilities (2,020 ) Total $ 43,633 Rolling Green Country Club —On January 20, 2015 , we purchased Rolling Green Country Club, a private golf club in Arlington Heights, Illinois, for a purchase price of $6.5 million and net cash consideration of $6.4 million . We recorded the following major categories of assets and liabilities: January 20, 2015 Land, depreciable land improvements and property and equipment $ 6,554 Inventory 125 Other current liabilities and accrued taxes (110 ) Long-term debt (obligation related to capital leases) (193 ) Total $ 6,376 Ravinia Green Country Club —On January 13, 2015 , we acquired Ravinia Green Country Club, a private golf club in Riverwoods, Illinois, for a purchase price and net cash consideration of $5.9 million . We recorded the following major categories of assets and liabilities: January 13, 2015 Land, depreciable land improvements and property and equipment $ 6,034 Inventory and prepaid assets 30 Other current liabilities and accrued taxes (186 ) Long-term debt (obligation related to capital leases) (11 ) Total $ 5,867 Club Dispositions and Management Agreement Terminations Clubs 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. 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. During the twelve weeks ended March 22, 2016 , one management agreement with Jefferson Lakeside Country Club, a private country club located in Richmond, Virginia, was terminated. Additionally, we closed Greenspoint Club, a business and sports club we owned which was located in Houston, Texas. No material gain or loss on divestiture was recorded. These divestitures did not qualify as discontinued operations. During the fiscal year ended December 29, 2015 , ten management agreements were terminated, including a management agreement with Shoreby Club, a business and sports club located in Bratenahl, Ohio, a multi-course management agreement for Klein Creek Golf Club, a public golf course located in Winfield, Illinois, The Grove Country Club, a private country club located in Long Grove, Illinois, The Royal Fox Country Club and The Royal Hawk Country Club, private country clubs both located in St. Charles, Illinois, a management agreement with Smoke Rise Country Club, a private country club located in Stone Mountain, Georgia, a management agreement with Stone Creek Golf Club, a semi-private country club located in Ocala, Florida, a management agreement with Regatta Bay Golf and Country Club, a private country club located in Destin, Florida, a management agreement with University of Massachusetts Club, an alumni club located in Boston, Massachusetts and a management agreement with Rancho Vista Golf Club, a public golf club in Rancho Vista, California. No gain or loss on divestiture was recorded. These divestitures did not qualify as discontinued operations. On November 4, 2015, we sold Legacy Golf Club at Lakewood Ranch, a public golf course in Bradenton, Florida. We recognized a gain of $0.6 million on the sale which is included in loss on disposals of assets in the consolidated condensed statements of operations.

SEGMENT INFORMATION

SEGMENT INFORMATION	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 22, 2016
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, including Adjusted EBITDA, our financial measure of segment profit and loss, is reviewed regularly by our chief operating decision maker to evaluate performance and allocate resources. Our chief operating decision maker is our Chief Executive Officer. We also use Adjusted EBITDA, on a consolidated basis, to assess our ability to service our debt, incur additional debt and meet our capital expenditure requirements. We believe that the presentation of Adjusted EBITDA is appropriate as it provides additional information to investors about our performance and investors and lenders have historically used EBITDA-related measures. EBITDA is defined as net income before interest expense, income taxes, interest and investment income, and depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as EBITDA plus or minus impairments, gain or loss on disposition and acquisition of assets, losses from discontinued operations, loss on extinguishment of debt, non-cash and other adjustments, equity-based compensation expense and an acquisition adjustment. The acquisition adjustment to revenues and Adjusted EBITDA within each segment represents estimated deferred revenue using current membership life estimates related to initiation payments that would have been recognized in the applicable period but for the application of purchase accounting. Adjusted EBITDA is based on the definition of Consolidated EBITDA as defined in the credit agreement governing the Secured Credit Facilities and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. The credit agreement governing the Secured Credit Facilities and the indenture governing the 2015 Senior Notes contain certain covenants which are based upon specified financial ratios in reference to Adjusted EBITDA, after giving effect to the pro forma impact of acquisitions. The pro forma impact gives effect to all acquisitions in the four quarters ended March 22, 2016 as though they had been consummated on the first day of the second quarter of fiscal year 2015 . 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 recreational amenities than private country clubs. Public golf facilities are open to the public and generally provide the same amenities 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. The table below shows summarized financial information by segment for the twelve weeks ended March 22, 2016 and March 24, 2015 : Twelve Weeks Ended March 22, 2016 March 24, 2015 Golf and Country Clubs Revenues $ 172,817 $ 158,871 Adjusted EBITDA 50,140 44,909 Business, Sports and Alumni Clubs Revenues $ 41,341 $ 40,531 Adjusted EBITDA 7,333 7,488 Other Revenues $ 3,813 $ 3,371 Adjusted EBITDA (15,407 ) (13,530 ) Elimination of intersegment revenues and segment reporting adjustments $ (3,098 ) $ (3,417 ) Revenues relating to divested clubs (1) — 2,716 Total Revenues $ 214,873 $ 202,072 Adjusted EBITDA 42,066 38,867 ______________________ (1) When clubs are divested, the associated revenues are excluded from segment results for all periods presented. As of Total Assets March 22, 2016 December 29, 2015 Golf and Country Clubs $ 1,574,569 $ 1,554,448 Business, Sports and Alumni Clubs 91,541 89,823 Other 471,372 490,980 Consolidated $ 2,137,482 $ 2,135,251 The following table presents revenue by product type: Twelve Weeks Ended March 22, 2016 March 24, 2015 Revenues by Type Dues $ 116,118 $ 108,004 Food and beverage 52,856 48,749 Golf 26,274 24,874 Other 19,625 20,445 Total $ 214,873 $ 202,072 The table below provides a reconciliation of our net loss to Adjusted EBITDA for the twelve weeks ended March 22, 2016 , and March 24, 2015 : Twelve Weeks Ended March 22, 2016 March 24, 2015 Net loss $ (8,313 ) $ (4,276 ) Interest expense 20,420 16,131 Income tax benefit (5,537 ) (4,916 ) Interest and investment income (126 ) (83 ) Depreciation and amortization 24,214 22,813 EBITDA $ 30,658 $ 29,669 Impairments and disposition of assets (1) 2,917 3,276 Loss from divested clubs (2) 534 5 Non-cash adjustments (3) 463 463 Acquisition related costs (4) 686 990 Capital structure costs (5) 742 132 Centralization and transformation costs (6) 2,418 1,275 Other adjustments (7) 1,086 113 Equity-based compensation expense (8) 1,170 1,102 Acquisition adjustment (9) 1,392 1,842 Adjusted EBITDA $ 42,066 $ 38,867 ______________________ (1) Includes non-cash impairment charges related to property and equipment and intangible assets and loss on disposals of assets (including property and equipment disposed of in connection with renovations). (2) Net income or loss from divested clubs that do not qualify as discontinued operations in accordance with GAAP. (3) Includes non-cash items related to purchase accounting associated with the acquisition of CCI in 2006 by affiliates of KSL Capital Partners, LLC (“KSL”). (4) Represents legal and professional fees related to the acquisition of clubs. (5) Represents legal and professional fees related to our capital structure, including debt issuance and amendment costs and equity offering costs. (6) Includes fees and expenses associated with initial compliance with Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and related centralization and transformation of administrative processes, finance processes and related IT systems. (7) Represents adjustments permitted by the credit agreement governing the Secured Credit Facilities including cash distributions from equity method investments less equity in earnings recognized for said investments, income or loss attributable to non-controlling equity interests of continuing operations and management fees, termination fee and expenses paid to an affiliate of KSL. (8) Includes equity-based compensation expense, calculated in accordance with GAAP, related to awards held by certain employees, executives and directors. (9) Represents estimated deferred revenue using current membership life estimates related to initiation payments that would have been recognized in the applicable period but for the application of purchase accounting in connection with the acquisition of CCI in 2006 and the acquisition of Sequoia Golf (“Sequoia Golf”) on September 30, 2014 . Adjusted EBITDA is not determined in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, operating income or net income (as determined in accordance with GAAP) as a measure of our operating results or net cash provided by operating activities (as determined in accordance with GAAP) as a measure of our cash flows or ability to fund our cash needs. Our measurement of Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

EARNINGS PER SHARE EARNINGS PER

EARNINGS PER SHARE EARNINGS PER SHARE	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 22, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]	EARNINGS PER SHARE GAAP requires that earnings per share (“EPS”) calculations treat unvested share-based payment awards that have non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents as a separate class of securities (participating securities) and calculate basic EPS using the two-class method. We have granted RSAs (as defined below) that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends. Such awards are considered participating securities. The two-class method of computing EPS is an earnings allocation formula that determines EPS for each class of common stock and participating security according to dividends declared (or accumulated) and participation rights in undistributed earnings. We have also granted RSAs that contain forfeitable rights to dividends. These awards are not considered participating securities and are excluded from the basic weighted-average shares outstanding calculation. Basic EPS is computed utilizing the two-class method and is calculated on weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the periods presented. Diluted EPS reflects the dilutive effect of equity based awards (potential common shares) that may share in the earnings of ClubCorp when such shares are either issued or vesting restrictions lapse. Diluted EPS is computed using the weighted-average number of common shares and potential common shares outstanding during the periods presented, utilizing the two-class method for unvested equity-based awards. Presented below is basic and diluted EPS for the twelve weeks ended March 22, 2016 and March 24, 2015 (in thousands, except per share amounts): Twelve Weeks Ended March 22, 2016 March 24, 2015 Basic Diluted Basic Diluted Numerator for earnings per share $ (8,540 ) $ (8,540 ) $ (4,222 ) $ (4,222 ) Weighted-average shares outstanding 64,474 64,474 64,255 64,255 Effect of dilutive equity-based awards — — — — Total Shares 64,474 64,474 64,255 64,255 Loss attributable to ClubCorp per share $ (0.13 ) $ (0.13 ) $ (0.07 ) $ (0.07 ) The basis for the numerator for earnings per share is Net loss attributable to ClubCorp. The numerator was adjusted by $0.1 million for the dividends allocated to participating securities during the twelve weeks ended March 22, 2016 . There were no material dividends allocated to participating securities during the twelve weeks ended March 24, 2015 . Potential common shares are excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS when the effect of their inclusion would reduce our net loss per share and would be anti-dilutive. For the twelve weeks ended March 22, 2016 and March 24, 2015 there are 0.1 million and 0.2 million potential common shares excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS.

EQUITY Equity (Notes)

EQUITY Equity (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 22, 2016
Equity [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]	EQUITY Equity-Based Awards —We have granted equity-based awards to employees and non-employee directors in the form of restricted stock awards (“RSAs”), which restrictions will be removed upon satisfaction of time-based vesting requirements, subject to the holder remaining in continued service with us and performance restricted stock units (“PSUs”), which will convert into shares of our common stock upon satisfaction of (i) time-based vesting requirements and (ii) the applicable performance-based requirements subject to the holder remaining in continued service with us. The number of PSUs under these grants represents the target number of such units that may be earned, based on Holdings’ total shareholder return over the applicable performance periods compared with a peer group. We measure the cost of services rendered in exchange for equity-based awards based upon the grant date fair market value of the respective equity-based awards. The value is recognized over the requisite service period, which is generally the vesting period. The fair market value of each RSA is estimated using Holdings’ closing share price on the date of grant. The fair market value of each PSU was estimated on the date of grant using a Monte Carlo simulation analysis which generates a distribution of possible future stock prices for Holdings and the peer group from the grant date to the end of the applicable performance period. The following table shows total equity-based compensation expense included in the consolidated condensed statements of operations: Twelve Weeks Ended March 22, 2016 March 24, 2015 Club operating costs exclusive of depreciation $ 370 $ 326 Selling, general and administrative 800 776 Pre-tax equity-based compensation expense 1,170 1,102 Less: benefit for income taxes (437 ) (387 ) Equity-based compensation expense, net of tax $ 733 $ 715 As of March 22, 2016 , there was approximately $15.0 million of unrecognized expense related to non-vested, equity-based awards granted to employees, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 2.2 years . The Amended and Restated ClubCorp Holdings, Inc. 2012 Stock Award Plan (the “Stock Plan”) provides for an aggregate amount of no more than 4.0 million shares of common stock to be available for awards. The Stock Plan provides for the grant of stock options, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units, performance-based awards and other equity-based incentive awards. To date, we have granted RSAs, PSUs and restricted stock units (“RSUs”) under the Stock Plan. As of March 22, 2016 , approximately 1.6 million shares of common stock were available for future issuance under the Stock Plan. The following table summarizes RSA and PSU activity for the twelve weeks ended March 22, 2016 : Restricted stock awards Performance-based restricted stock units Shares Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Target shares Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Non-vested balance at December 29, 2015 330,470 $ 18.37 227,410 $ 18.49 Granted 834,359 $ 11.74 308,219 $ 6.62 Vested (108,043) $ 18.11 — $ — Forfeited (3,652) $ 17.97 (47,163 ) $ 17.40 Canceled (29,521 ) $ 18.63 — $ — Non-vested balance at March 22, 2016 1,023,613 $ 12.99 488,466 $ 11.10 Dividends —The following is a summary of dividends declared or paid during the periods presented: Declaration Date Dividend Per Share Record Date Total Amount Payment Date Fiscal Year 2015 March 20, 2015 $ 0.13 April 2, 2015 $ 8,399 April 15, 2015 June 25, 2015 $ 0.13 July 6, 2015 $ 8,417 July 15, 2015 September 3, 2015 $ 0.13 October 1, 2015 $ 8,416 October 15, 2015 December 9, 2015 $ 0.13 January 4, 2016 $ 8,416 January 15, 2016 Fiscal Year 2016 February 18, 2016 $ 0.13 April 5, 2016 $ 8,520 April 15, 2016 Share Repurchase Plan —On February 24, 2016, we announced that our Board of Directors authorized a repurchase of up to $50 million of our common stock with an expiration date of December 31, 2017. The repurchase program may be executed from time to time, subject to general business and market conditions and other investment opportunities, through open market or privately negotiated transactions, including through plans designed under Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. As of March 22, 2016, no shares had been purchased under the plan.

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 22, 2016
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 March 22, 2016 , we had capital commitments of $17.1 million at certain of our clubs. We currently have sales and use tax audits in progress. 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. Certain of our Mexican subsidiaries are under audit by the Mexican taxing authorities for the 2008 and 2009 tax years. We have received two assessments, for approximately $3.0 million each, exclusive of penalties and interest, for two of our Mexican subsidiaries under audit for the 2008 tax year. We have taken the appropriate procedural steps to contest these assessments through the appropriate Mexican judicial channels. We have not recorded a liability related to these uncertain tax positions as we believe it is more likely than not that we will prevail based on the merits of our positions. In 2014, we received an audit assessment for the 2009 tax year for another Mexican subsidiary. We have taken the appropriate procedural steps to contest the assessment through the appropriate Mexican judicial channels. We have recorded a liability related to an unrecognized tax benefit for $4.6 million , exclusive of penalties and interest, related to this audit. The unrecognized tax benefit has been recorded due to the technical nature of the tax filing position taken by our Mexican subsidiary and uncertainty around the ultimate outcome of this assessment, which we intend to continue to contest. We are currently under audit by state income tax authorities. We have received two assessments for our state income tax audits, for a total of $2.5 million which has been recognized within our state income tax payable. 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 March 22, 2016 , we have an immaterial amount 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.

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 22, 2016
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS	RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Effective October 1, 2013 , we entered into a Financial Consulting Services Agreement with an affiliate of KSL, pursuant to which we are provided certain ongoing financial consulting services. No fees were payable under such agreement, however we agreed to reimburse the affiliate of KSL for all reasonable out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred in providing such services to us and certain of our affiliates up to $0.1 million annually. The expense associated with this agreement was not material for the twelve weeks ended March 24, 2015 . The agreement was not renewed after September 30, 2015. Following the sale of all remaining shares of our common stock owned by an affiliate of KSL on October 20, 2015, KSL and its affiliates are no longer related parties and do not have any affiliates serving on our Board of Directors. Effective May 1, 2013 , we entered into a consulting services agreement with an affiliate of KSL whereby we provide certain international golf-related consulting services in exchange for an annual fee of $0.1 million . The contract was terminated in December, 2015. The revenue associated with this contract was not material for the twelve weeks ended March 24, 2015 . We had receivables of $0.1 million and $0.1 million , as of March 22, 2016 and December 29, 2015 , respectively, for outstanding advances from a golf club venture in which we have an equity method investment. Management fees from this venture were not material for the twelve weeks ended March 22, 2016 and March 24, 2015 . As of March 22, 2016 and December 29, 2015 , we had a receivable of $4.2 million and $3.2 million , respectively, for volume rebates from Avendra, LLC, the supplier firm in which we have an equity method investment. See Note 4 .

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS SUBSEQUENT EV

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 22, 2016
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	SUBSEQUENT EVENTS On February 18, 2016 , our Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $8.5 million , or $0.13 per share of common stock, to all common stockholders of record at the close of business on April 5, 2016 . This dividend was paid on April 15, 2016 . On April 12, 2016 , we granted 432,814 Adjusted EBITDA-Based PSUs that vest upon the achievement by the 2017 Same Store Clubs (as defined in the form of award), on a consolidated basis, of a specified level of Adjusted EBITDA for fiscal year 2018 (“Adjusted EBITDA-Based PSUs”). The number of Adjusted EBITDA-Based PSUs issued under each grant represents the target number of Adjusted EBITDA-Based PSUs that may be earned. Under the terms of the grants, the Adjusted EBITDA-Based PSUs will convert into shares of our common stock upon satisfaction of (i) time-based vesting requirements and (ii) the achievement of applicable performance-based thresholds.

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN25

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 22, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation —The consolidated condensed financial statements reflect the consolidated operations of ClubCorp, its wholly and majority owned subsidiaries and certain variable interest entities (“VIEs”) for which we are deemed to be the primary beneficiary. 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. Immaterial amounts relating to Loss from discontinued operations have been reclassified to Interest and investment income for the prior year. Investments in certain unconsolidated affiliates are accounted for by the equity method, while investments in other unconsolidated affiliates are accounted for under the cost method. See Note 4 . We have entered into agreements with third-party owners of clubs to act as a managing agent and provide certain services to the third party club owner in exchange for a management fee. The operations of managed clubs are not consolidated. We recognize the contractual management fees as revenue when earned. Additionally, we recognize reimbursements for certain costs of operations at certain managed clubs as revenue. The accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements are unaudited. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements presented in accordance with GAAP have been omitted from the accompanying financial 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 condensed financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 29, 2015 . 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. We 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, including Adjusted EBITDA (“Adjusted EBITDA”), a key financial measurement of segment profit and loss, is reviewed regularly by our chief operating decision maker to evaluate performance and allocate resources. See Note 12 .
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 generally billed monthly and recognized in the period earned. At a majority of our private clubs, members are expected to pay an initiation fee or deposit upon their acceptance as a member to the club. In general, initiation fees are not refundable, whereas initiation deposits 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 fees and deposits over the expected life of an active membership. 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 over the expected life of an active membership. The present value of the refund obligation is recorded as a membership initiation deposit liability and accretes over the non-refundable 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 received are not refundable and are deferred and recognized within club operations revenue on the consolidated condensed statements of operations over the expected life of an active membership. The expected lives of active memberships are calculated annually using historical attrition rates. Periods in which attrition rates differ significantly from enrollment rates could have a material effect on our consolidated condensed financial statements by decreasing or increasing the expected lives of active memberships, which in turn would affect the length of time over which we recognize initiation fee and deposit revenues. During the twelve weeks ended March 22, 2016 and March 24, 2015 , our estimated expected lives ranged from one to 20 years ; the weighted-average expected life of a golf and country club membership was approximately seven years and the expected life of a business, sports and alumni club membership was approximately three years. Membership initiation payments recognized within club operations revenue on the consolidated condensed statements of operations were $3.3 million and $3.1 million for the twelve weeks ended March 22, 2016 and March 24, 2015 , respectively.
Revenue Recognition, Services, Refundable Fees for Services	At a majority of our private clubs, members are expected to pay an initiation fee or deposit upon their acceptance as a member to the club. In general, initiation fees are not refundable, whereas initiation deposits 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 fees and deposits over the expected life of an active membership. 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 over the expected life of an active membership. The present value of the refund obligation is recorded as a membership initiation deposit liability and accretes over the non-refundable 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 received are not refundable and are deferred and recognized within club operations revenue on the consolidated condensed statements of operations over the expected life of an active membership.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements	Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-9 (“ASU 2014-9”), Revenue from Contracts with Customers . ASU 2014-9 requires revenue recognition to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The guidance also specifies the accounting for some costs to obtain or fulfill a contract with a customer, as well as enhanced disclosure requirements. In August 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-14 which deferred the effective date of ASU 2014-9 to fiscal years, and interim reporting periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2017. In March 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-8 (“ASU 2016-8”) which clarified the revenue recognition implementation guidance on principal versus agent considerations and is effective during the same period as ASU 2014-9. In April 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-10 (“ASU 2016-10”) which clarified the revenue recognition guidance regarding the identification of performance obligations and the licensing implementation and is effective during the same period as ASU 2014-9. We are still evaluating the impact that our adoption of ASU 2014-9, ASU 2016-8 and ASU 2016-10 will have on our consolidated financial position and results of operations. In August 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-15 (“ASU 2014-15”), Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern . ASU 2014-15 provides guidance on management’s responsibility to perform interim and annual assessments of an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern and to provide related disclosure requirements. We adopted ASU 2014-15 during the twelve weeks ended March 22, 2016. Our adoption did not have a material impact on our consolidated condensed financial statements. In February 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-2 (“ASU 2015-2”), Consolidation (Topic 810)–Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis . ASU 2015-2 applies to entities in all industries and provides a new scope exception to registered money market funds and similar unregistered money market funds. It makes targeted amendments to existing consolidation guidance and ends the deferral granted to investment companies from applying the VIE guidance. The targeted changes are designed to address most of the concerns of the asset management industry. However, entities across all industries will be impacted, particularly those that use limited partnerships. We adopted ASU 2015-2 during the twelve weeks ended March 22, 2016. Our adoption did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial position or results of operations. In April 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-3 (“ASU 2015-3”), Interest—Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs. ASU 2015-3 requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. We adopted ASU 2015-3 during the twelve weeks ended March 22, 2016 and applied it retrospectively. As a result, we have recast the December 29, 2015 consolidated condensed balance sheet to conform to the current period presentation. In August 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-15 (“ASU 2015-15”), Interest—Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements, confirming that fees related to revolving credit facility arrangements are not addressed in ASU 2015-03. The adoption of this standard reduced previously-presented Other Assets and Long-term Debt by $13.0 million each. Debt issuance costs associated with our revolving credit facility are recorded within Other Assets for all periods presented. In September 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-16 (“ASU 2015-16”), Business Combinations (Topic 805): Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments . ASU 2015-16 requires that an acquirer recognize adjustments to provisional amounts that are identified during the measurement period in the reporting period in which the adjustment amounts are determined. We adopted ASU 2015-16 during the twelve weeks ended March 22, 2016. Our adoption did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial position or results of operations. In November 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-17 (“ASU 2015-17”), Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes . ASU 2015-17 requires that deferred tax liabilities and assets be classified as noncurrent in a classified statement of financial position. We adopted ASU 2015-17 during the twelve weeks ended March 22, 2016 and applied it retrospectively. As a result, we have recast the December 29, 2015 consolidated condensed balance sheet to conform to the current period presentation. The adoption of this standard decreased previously-presented Deferred tax assets, net and decreased Deferred tax liabilities, net by $22.6 million each. Additionally, Deferred tax assets, net are now classified as non-current. In February 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-2 (“ASU 2016-2”), Leases (Topic 842). ASU 2016-2 requires the recognition of lease assets and lease liabilities by lessees for leases classified as operating leases under previous GAAP; however, ASU 2016-2 retains a distinction between finance leases and operating leases. The classification criteria for distinguishing between finance leases and operating leases are substantially similar to the classification criteria for distinguishing between capital leases and operating leases in the previous leases guidance. The result of retaining a distinction between finance leases and operating leases is that the effect of leases in the statement of comprehensive income and the statement of cash flows is largely unchanged from previous GAAP. ASU 2016-2 is effective for fiscal years, and interim reporting periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. We are still evaluating the impact that our adoption of ASU 2016-2 will have on our consolidated financial position and results of operations. In March 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-9 (“ASU 2016-9”), Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting. ASU 2016-9 simplifies the accounting for several aspects of the accounting for equity-based compensation, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. We adopted ASU 2016-9 in the twelve weeks ended March 22, 2016. In accordance with the ASU, all excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies are recognized as income tax expense or benefit in the income statement and we have made a policy election to account for forfeitures in the period they occur, rather than estimating a forfeiture rate. Applying this guidance on a modified retrospective basis resulted in a decrease to Accumulated deficit of $3.1 million , a decrease to Additional paid-in-capital of $0.8 million and a decrease to Deferred tax liabilities of $2.3 million .

VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES (Tab

VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 22, 2016
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 balance sheets as of March 22, 2016 and December 29, 2015 , net of intercompany amounts: March 22, 2016 December 29, 2015 Current assets $ 1,232 $ 1,201 Fixed assets, net 9,125 9,245 Other assets 848 839 Total assets $ 11,205 $ 11,285 Current liabilities $ 1,260 $ 1,228 Long-term debt 12,929 13,026 Other long-term liabilities 24,069 23,817 Noncontrolling interest 5,586 5,619 Company capital (32,639 ) (32,405 ) Total liabilities and equity $ 11,205 $ 11,285

INVESTMENTS (Tables)

INVESTMENTS (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 22, 2016
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments	Our equity in net income from Avendra, LLC is shown below: Twelve Weeks Ended March 22, 2016 March 24, 2015 ClubCorp’s equity in net income, excluding amortization $ 434 $ 354 Amortization (463 ) (464 ) ClubCorp’s equity in net loss $ (29 ) $ (110 )

FAIR VALUE (Tables)

FAIR VALUE (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 22, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]	Debt —We estimate the fair value of our debt obligations, excluding capital lease obligations and loan origination fees, as follows, as of March 22, 2016 and December 29, 2015 : March 22, 2016 December 29, 2015 Recorded Value Fair Value Recorded Value Fair Value Level 2 (1) $ 1,019,666 $ 1,007,125 $ 1,019,511 $ 1,020,625 Level 3 49,526 40,266 49,952 40,794 Total $ 1,069,192 $ 1,047,391 $ 1,069,463 $ 1,061,419 ______________________ (1) The recorded value for Level 2 Debt is presented net of the $5.3 million and $5.5 million discount as of March 22, 2016 and December 29, 2015 , respectively, on the Secured Credit Facilities, as defined in Note 9 .

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Tables)

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 22, 2016
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment	Property and equipment, including capital lease assets, at cost consists of the following at March 22, 2016 and December 29, 2015 : March 22, 2016 December 29, 2015 Land and non-depreciable land improvements $ 603,193 $ 600,819 Depreciable land improvements 484,070 478,352 Buildings and recreational facilities 518,732 511,124 Machinery and equipment 268,631 264,129 Leasehold improvements 112,212 111,184 Furniture and fixtures 100,241 97,459 Construction in progress 13,675 13,413 2,100,754 2,076,480 Accumulated depreciation (560,669 ) (541,960 ) Total $ 1,540,085 $ 1,534,520

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 22, 2016
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]	For each of the five years subsequent to 2015 and thereafter the amortization expense is expected to be as follows: Year Amount Remainder of 2016 $ 1,257 2017 761 2018 629 2019 383 2020 239 Thereafter 585 Total $ 3,854
Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill	Goodwill and other intangible assets consist of the following at March 22, 2016 and December 29, 2015 : March 22, 2016 December 29, 2015 Asset Useful Life Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Intangible assets with indefinite lives: Trade names $ 24,790 $ 24,790 $ 24,790 $ 24,790 Liquor Licenses 2,152 2,152 2,068 2,068 Intangible assets with finite lives: Member Relationships 3-7 years 2,866 $ (2,056 ) 810 2,866 $ (1,907 ) 959 Management Contracts 1-10 years 3,959 (1,147 ) 2,812 3,959 (988 ) 2,971 Trade names 2 years 1,100 (868 ) 232 1,100 (636 ) 464 Total $ 34,867 $ (4,071 ) $ 30,796 $ 34,783 $ (3,531 ) $ 31,252 Goodwill $ 312,811 $ 312,811 $ 312,811 $ 312,811
Schedule of Goodwill	The following table shows goodwill activity by reporting unit. No impairments have been recorded for either reporting unit. Golf & Country Clubs Business, Sports & Alumni Clubs Total December 29, 2015 $ 167,460 $ 145,351 $ 312,811 March 22, 2016 $ 167,460 $ 145,351 $ 312,811

CURRENT AND LONG-TERM LIABILI31

CURRENT AND LONG-TERM LIABILITIES (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 22, 2016
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities	Current liabilities consist of the following at March 22, 2016 and December 29, 2015 : March 22, 2016 December 29, 2015 Accrued compensation $ 19,903 $ 27,247 Accrued interest 14,821 2,618 Other accrued expenses 7,829 7,576 Total accrued expenses $ 42,553 $ 37,441 Taxes payable other than federal income taxes (1) $ 9,344 $ 15,473 Total accrued taxes $ 9,344 $ 15,473 Advance event and other deposits $ 31,678 $ 18,708 Unearned dues 23,905 14,225 Deferred membership revenues 11,994 12,175 Insurance reserves 11,545 11,317 Dividends to owners declared, but unpaid 8,589 8,467 Other current liabilities 4,183 4,300 Total other current liabilities $ 91,894 $ 69,192 ______________________ (1) We had no federal income taxes payable as of March 22, 2016 and December 29, 2015 . Other long-term liabilities consist of the following at March 22, 2016 and December 29, 2015 : March 22, 2016 December 29, 2015 Uncertain tax positions $ 7,618 $ 7,343 Deferred membership revenues 45,611 45,960 Casualty insurance loss reserves - long term portion 15,319 14,659 Above market lease intangibles 328 352 Deferred rent 34,425 29,250 Accrued interest on notes payable related to Non-Core Development Entities 23,481 23,236 Other 2,943 2,857 Total other long-term liabilities $ 129,725 $ 123,657

DEBT AND CAPITAL LEASES (Tables

DEBT AND CAPITAL LEASES (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 22, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Debt	Long-term borrowings and lease commitments as of March 22, 2016 and December 29, 2015 , are summarized below: March 22, 2016 December 29, 2015 Carrying Value Interest Rate Carrying Value Interest Rate Interest Rate Calculation Maturity 2015 Senior Notes $ 350,000 8.25 % $ 350,000 8.25 % Fixed 2023 Secured Credit Facilities Term Loan, gross of discount 675,000 4.25 % 675,000 4.25 % Greater of (i) 4.25% or (ii) an elected LIBOR + 3.25% 2022 Revolving Credit Borrowings - ($175,000 capacity) (1) — 3.43 % — 3.42 % LIBOR plus a margin of 3.0% 2021 Notes payable related to certain Non-Core Development Entities 11,837 9.00 % 11,837 9.00 % Fixed (2) Mortgage Loans Stonebriar / Monarch Loan 28,955 6.00 % 29,112 6.00 % 5.00% plus the greater of (i) three month LIBOR or (ii) 1% 2017 Atlantic Capital Bank 3,133 4.50 % 3,173 4.50 % Greater of (i) 3.0% + 30 day LIBOR or (ii) 4.5% 2020 BancFirst 3,721 4.50 % 3,842 4.50 % Greater of (i) 4.5% or (ii) prime rate 2016 Other indebtedness 1,880 4.75% - 6.00% 1,988 4.75% - 6.00% Fixed Various 1,074,526 1,074,952 Capital leases 43,520 43,271 Total obligation 1,118,046 1,118,223 Less net loan origination fees included in long-term debt (12,460 ) (13,000 ) Less current portion (20,568 ) (20,414 ) Less discount on the Secured Credit Facilities’ Term Loan (5,334 ) (5,489 ) Long-term debt $ 1,079,684 $ 1,079,320 ______________________ (1) As of March 22, 2016 , the revolving credit facility had capacity of $175.0 million , which was reduced by the $30.0 million of standby letters of credit outstanding, leaving $145.0 million available for borrowing. (2) Notes payable and accrued interest 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.
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt	The amount of long-term debt maturing in each of the five years subsequent to 2015 and thereafter is as follows. This table reflects the contractual maturity dates as of March 22, 2016 . Year Debt Capital Leases Total Remainder of 2016 $ 4,534 $ 12,153 $ 16,687 2017 28,957 13,960 42,917 2018 490 10,356 10,846 2019 426 5,583 6,009 2020 2,630 1,458 4,088 Thereafter 1,037,489 10 1,037,499 Total $ 1,074,526 $ 43,520 $ 1,118,046

CLUB ACQUISITIONS, CLUB DISPO33

CLUB ACQUISITIONS, CLUB DISPOSITIONS AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 22, 2016
Santa Rosa Golf and Country Club [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]	Santa Rosa Golf and Country Club —On March 15, 2016 , we purchased Santa Rosa Golf and Country Club, a private golf club in Santa Rosa, California, for a purchase price and net cash consideration of $2.5 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: March 15, 2016 Land, depreciable land improvements and property and equipment $ 2,558 Inventory and prepaid assets 267 Other current liabilities (153 ) Long-term debt (obligation related to capital leases) (178 ) Total $ 2,494
Marsh Creek Country Club [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]	Marsh Creek Country Club —On February 2, 2016 , we purchased Marsh Creek Country Club, a private golf club in St. Augustine, Florida, for a purchase price of $4.5 million and net cash consideration of $4.1 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: February 2, 2016 Land, depreciable land improvements and property and equipment $ 4,491 Receivables and inventory 92 Other current liabilities and accrued taxes (477 ) Total $ 4,106
Bernardo Heights Country Club [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]	Bernardo Heights Country Club —On December 17, 2015 , we purchased Bernardo Heights, a private golf club in San Diego, California, for a purchase price and net cash consideration of $2.7 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: December 17, 2015 Land, depreciable land improvements and property and equipment $ 2,840 Inventory and prepaid assets 102 Other current liabilities and accrued taxes (104 ) Long-term debt (obligation related to capital leases) (134 ) Total $ 2,704
Southeast Portfolio [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]	Southeast Portfolio —On April 7, 2015 , we acquired a multi-club portfolio of six golf and country clubs for a combined purchase price of $43.8 million and net cash consideration of $43.6 million . Golf and Country Clubs Type of Club Market State Golf Holes Bermuda Run Country Club Private Country Club Charlotte NC 36 Brookfield Country Club Private Country Club Atlanta GA 18 Firethorne Country Club Private Country Club Charlotte NC 18 Temple Hills Country Club Private Country Club Nashville TN 27 Ford’s Colony Country Club Semi-Private Golf Club Richmond VA 54 Legacy Golf Club at Lakewood Ranch (subsequently divested) Public Golf Bradenton FL 18 We recorded the following major categories of assets and liabilities: April 7, 2015 Receivables, net of allowances of $228 $ 1,757 Inventories and notes receivable 646 Land 9,920 Depreciable land improvements 17,321 Buildings and recreational facilities 13,113 Machinery and equipment and furniture and fixtures 4,959 Current liabilities (2,063 ) Long-term debt (obligation related to capital leases) and other liabilities (2,020 ) Total $ 43,633
Rolling Green Country Club [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]	Rolling Green Country Club —On January 20, 2015 , we purchased Rolling Green Country Club, a private golf club in Arlington Heights, Illinois, for a purchase price of $6.5 million and net cash consideration of $6.4 million . We recorded the following major categories of assets and liabilities: January 20, 2015 Land, depreciable land improvements and property and equipment $ 6,554 Inventory 125 Other current liabilities and accrued taxes (110 ) Long-term debt (obligation related to capital leases) (193 ) Total $ 6,376
Ravinia Green Country Club [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]	Ravinia Green Country Club —On January 13, 2015 , we acquired Ravinia Green Country Club, a private golf club in Riverwoods, Illinois, for a purchase price and net cash consideration of $5.9 million . We recorded the following major categories of assets and liabilities: January 13, 2015 Land, depreciable land improvements and property and equipment $ 6,034 Inventory and prepaid assets 30 Other current liabilities and accrued taxes (186 ) Long-term debt (obligation related to capital leases) (11 ) Total $ 5,867

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables)

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 22, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment	The table below shows summarized financial information by segment for the twelve weeks ended March 22, 2016 and March 24, 2015 : Twelve Weeks Ended March 22, 2016 March 24, 2015 Golf and Country Clubs Revenues $ 172,817 $ 158,871 Adjusted EBITDA 50,140 44,909 Business, Sports and Alumni Clubs Revenues $ 41,341 $ 40,531 Adjusted EBITDA 7,333 7,488 Other Revenues $ 3,813 $ 3,371 Adjusted EBITDA (15,407 ) (13,530 ) Elimination of intersegment revenues and segment reporting adjustments $ (3,098 ) $ (3,417 ) Revenues relating to divested clubs (1) — 2,716 Total Revenues $ 214,873 $ 202,072 Adjusted EBITDA 42,066 38,867 ______________________ (1) When clubs are divested, the associated revenues are excluded from segment results for all periods presented. As of Total Assets March 22, 2016 December 29, 2015 Golf and Country Clubs $ 1,574,569 $ 1,554,448 Business, Sports and Alumni Clubs 91,541 89,823 Other 471,372 490,980 Consolidated $ 2,137,482 $ 2,135,251 The following table presents revenue by product type: Twelve Weeks Ended March 22, 2016 March 24, 2015 Revenues by Type Dues $ 116,118 $ 108,004 Food and beverage 52,856 48,749 Golf 26,274 24,874 Other 19,625 20,445 Total $ 214,873 $ 202,072 The table below provides a reconciliation of our net loss to Adjusted EBITDA for the twelve weeks ended March 22, 2016 , and March 24, 2015 : Twelve Weeks Ended March 22, 2016 March 24, 2015 Net loss $ (8,313 ) $ (4,276 ) Interest expense 20,420 16,131 Income tax benefit (5,537 ) (4,916 ) Interest and investment income (126 ) (83 ) Depreciation and amortization 24,214 22,813 EBITDA $ 30,658 $ 29,669 Impairments and disposition of assets (1) 2,917 3,276 Loss from divested clubs (2) 534 5 Non-cash adjustments (3) 463 463 Acquisition related costs (4) 686 990 Capital structure costs (5) 742 132 Centralization and transformation costs (6) 2,418 1,275 Other adjustments (7) 1,086 113 Equity-based compensation expense (8) 1,170 1,102 Acquisition adjustment (9) 1,392 1,842 Adjusted EBITDA $ 42,066 $ 38,867 ______________________ (1) Includes non-cash impairment charges related to property and equipment and intangible assets and loss on disposals of assets (including property and equipment disposed of in connection with renovations). (2) Net income or loss from divested clubs that do not qualify as discontinued operations in accordance with GAAP. (3) Includes non-cash items related to purchase accounting associated with the acquisition of CCI in 2006 by affiliates of KSL Capital Partners, LLC (“KSL”). (4) Represents legal and professional fees related to the acquisition of clubs. (5) Represents legal and professional fees related to our capital structure, including debt issuance and amendment costs and equity offering costs. (6) Includes fees and expenses associated with initial compliance with Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and related centralization and transformation of administrative processes, finance processes and related IT systems. (7) Represents adjustments permitted by the credit agreement governing the Secured Credit Facilities including cash distributions from equity method investments less equity in earnings recognized for said investments, income or loss attributable to non-controlling equity interests of continuing operations and management fees, termination fee and expenses paid to an affiliate of KSL. (8) Includes equity-based compensation expense, calculated in accordance with GAAP, related to awards held by certain employees, executives and directors. (9) Represents estimated deferred revenue using current membership life estimates related to initiation payments that would have been recognized in the applicable period but for the application of purchase accounting in connection with the acquisition of CCI in 2006 and the acquisition of Sequoia Golf (“Sequoia Golf”) on September 30, 2014 .

EARNINGS PER SHARE EARNINGS P35

EARNINGS PER SHARE EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 22, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Dividends Declared [Table Text Block]	Dividends —The following is a summary of dividends declared or paid during the periods presented: Declaration Date Dividend Per Share Record Date Total Amount Payment Date Fiscal Year 2015 March 20, 2015 $ 0.13 April 2, 2015 $ 8,399 April 15, 2015 June 25, 2015 $ 0.13 July 6, 2015 $ 8,417 July 15, 2015 September 3, 2015 $ 0.13 October 1, 2015 $ 8,416 October 15, 2015 December 9, 2015 $ 0.13 January 4, 2016 $ 8,416 January 15, 2016 Fiscal Year 2016 February 18, 2016 $ 0.13 April 5, 2016 $ 8,520 April 15, 2016
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	Presented below is basic and diluted EPS for the twelve weeks ended March 22, 2016 and March 24, 2015 (in thousands, except per share amounts): Twelve Weeks Ended March 22, 2016 March 24, 2015 Basic Diluted Basic Diluted Numerator for earnings per share $ (8,540 ) $ (8,540 ) $ (4,222 ) $ (4,222 ) Weighted-average shares outstanding 64,474 64,474 64,255 64,255 Effect of dilutive equity-based awards — — — — Total Shares 64,474 64,474 64,255 64,255 Loss attributable to ClubCorp per share $ (0.13 ) $ (0.13 ) $ (0.07 ) $ (0.07 )

EQUITY (Tables)

EQUITY (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 22, 2016
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table Text Block]	The following table shows total equity-based compensation expense included in the consolidated condensed statements of operations: Twelve Weeks Ended March 22, 2016 March 24, 2015 Club operating costs exclusive of depreciation $ 370 $ 326 Selling, general and administrative 800 776 Pre-tax equity-based compensation expense 1,170 1,102 Less: benefit for income taxes (437 ) (387 ) Equity-based compensation expense, net of tax $ 733 $ 715

EQUITY Disclosure of Compensati

EQUITY Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 22, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Activity [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes RSA and PSU activity for the twelve weeks ended March 22, 2016 : Restricted stock awards Performance-based restricted stock units Shares Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Target shares Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Non-vested balance at December 29, 2015 330,470 $ 18.37 227,410 $ 18.49 Granted 834,359 $ 11.74 308,219 $ 6.62 Vested (108,043) $ 18.11 — $ — Forfeited (3,652) $ 17.97 (47,163 ) $ 17.40 Canceled (29,521 ) $ 18.63 — $ — Non-vested balance at March 22, 2016 1,023,613 $ 12.99 488,466 $ 11.10

EQUITY Dividends Declared (Tabl

EQUITY Dividends Declared (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 22, 2016
Equity [Abstract]
Dividends Declared [Table Text Block]	Dividends —The following is a summary of dividends declared or paid during the periods presented: Declaration Date Dividend Per Share Record Date Total Amount Payment Date Fiscal Year 2015 March 20, 2015 $ 0.13 April 2, 2015 $ 8,399 April 15, 2015 June 25, 2015 $ 0.13 July 6, 2015 $ 8,417 July 15, 2015 September 3, 2015 $ 0.13 October 1, 2015 $ 8,416 October 15, 2015 December 9, 2015 $ 0.13 January 4, 2016 $ 8,416 January 15, 2016 Fiscal Year 2016 February 18, 2016 $ 0.13 April 5, 2016 $ 8,520 April 15, 2016

SCHEDULE I - REGISTRANT'S CONDE

SCHEDULE I - REGISTRANT'S CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Condensed Financial Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 22, 2016
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Activity [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes RSA and PSU activity for the twelve weeks ended March 22, 2016 : Restricted stock awards Performance-based restricted stock units Shares Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Target shares Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Non-vested balance at December 29, 2015 330,470 $ 18.37 227,410 $ 18.49 Granted 834,359 $ 11.74 308,219 $ 6.62 Vested (108,043) $ 18.11 — $ — Forfeited (3,652) $ 17.97 (47,163 ) $ 17.40 Canceled (29,521 ) $ 18.63 — $ — Non-vested balance at March 22, 2016 1,023,613 $ 12.99 488,466 $ 11.10

ORGANIZATION Details of Segment

ORGANIZATION Details of Segments and Clubs (Details)	Mar. 22, 2016Club
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Number of Golf Clubs Owned, Leased or Operated through Joint Venture	150
Number of Golf Clubs Managed	9
Number of Business, Sports & Alumni Clubs Owned, Leased or Operated through Joint Venture	45
Number of Business Sports & Alumni Clubs Managed	3
Number of States in which Entity Operates	26
Number of Foreign Countries in which Entity Operates	2

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 22, 2016	Mar. 24, 2015	Dec. 29, 2015
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption			$ 2,315
Membership deposits nonrefundable term (years)	30 years
Membership initiation fees and deposits revenue	$ 3,300	$ 3,100
Minimum [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated Expected Membership Lives	1 year	1 year
Maximum
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated Expected Membership Lives	20 years	20 years
Weighted Average [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Golf & Country Membership Expected Lives	7 years	7 years
Business, Sports & Alumni Membership Expected Lives	3 years	3 years
Accumulated Deficit
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption	$ 3,118		3,118
Additional Paid-in Capital
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption	(803)		$ (803)
Loan Origination Fees [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption	13,000
Deferred Tax Asset [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption	22,600
Deferred Tax Liability [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption	$ 2,315

VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES (Nar

VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 22, 2016USD ($)Entity	Dec. 29, 2015USD ($)
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Number of variable interest entities (VIEs) | Entity	3
Variable Interest Entities Assets	$ 11,205	$ 11,285
Total assets of the entity	11,200	$ 11,300
Variable Interest Entity One | Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Variable interest entity financial support	700
Variable Interest Entities Assets	3,900
Variable Interest Entity One and Two | Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Variable interest entity financial support	4,400
Variable Interest Entities Assets	$ 6,400

VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES (Sch

VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES (Schedule of Classification and Carrying Amounts of Variable Interest Entities Assets and Liabilities Net) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 22, 2016	Dec. 29, 2015
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entities Assets	$ 11,205	$ 11,285
Variable Interest Entities Assets and Liabilities, Net	11,205	11,285
Current assets
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entities Assets	1,232	1,201
Fixed assets, net
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entities Assets	9,125	9,245
Other assets
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entities Assets	848	839
Current liabilities
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entities Liabilities	1,260	1,228
Long-term debt
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entities Liabilities	12,929	13,026
Other long-term liabilities
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entities Liabilities	24,069	23,817
Noncontrolling interest
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entities Assets and Liabilities, Net	5,586	5,619
Company capital
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entities Assets and Liabilities, Net	$ (32,639)	$ (32,405)

INVESTMENTS (Narrative) (Detail

INVESTMENTS (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 22, 2016	Mar. 24, 2015	Dec. 29, 2015
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investments	$ 500		$ 500
Avendra LLC
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investments	$ 2,000		$ 2,000
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%
Volume rebates	$ 0	$ 0

INVESTMENTS (Schedule of Signif

INVESTMENTS (Schedule of Significant Financial Information for Joint Venture) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 22, 2016	Mar. 24, 2015
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Amortization	$ (540)	$ (693)
ClubCorp's equity in net income	(15)	(32)
Avendra LLC
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
ClubCorp’s equity in net income, excluding amortization	434	354
Amortization	(463)	(464)
ClubCorp's equity in net income	$ (29)	$ (110)

FAIR VALUE (Schedule of Fair Va

FAIR VALUE (Schedule of Fair Value) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 22, 2016	Dec. 29, 2015
Secured Credit Facilities Term Loan | Secured Debt [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Unamortized Loan Commitment and Origination Fees and Unamortized Discounts or Premiums	$ 5,334	$ 5,489
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair value of debt obligations	1,069,192	1,069,463
Reported Value Measurement [Member] | Level 2 (1)
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair value of debt obligations	1,019,666	1,019,511
Reported Value Measurement [Member] | Level 3
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair value of debt obligations	49,526	49,952
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair value of debt obligations	1,047,391	1,061,419
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member] | Level 2 (1)
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair value of debt obligations	1,007,125	1,020,625
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member] | Level 3
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair value of debt obligations	$ 40,266	$ 40,794

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Schedul

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Schedule of Property and Equipment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 22, 2016	Dec. 29, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 2,100,754	$ 2,076,480
Accumulated depreciation	(560,669)	(541,960)
Total	1,540,085	1,534,520
Land and non-depreciable land improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	603,193	600,819
Depreciable land improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	484,070	478,352
Buildings and recreational facilities
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	518,732	511,124
Machinery and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	268,631	264,129
Leasehold improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	112,212	111,184
Furniture and fixtures
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	100,241	97,459
Construction in progress
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 13,675	$ 13,413

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Narrati

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 22, 2016	Mar. 24, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation	$ 23,674	$ 22,120

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSET49

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 22, 2016	Mar. 24, 2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization	$ 540	$ 693
Trade Names [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	2 years
Minimum [Member] | Member Relationships
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	3 years
Minimum [Member] | Management Contracts
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	1 year
Maximum | Member Relationships
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	7 years
Maximum | Management Contracts
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	10 years

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSET50

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 22, 2016	Dec. 29, 2015
Indefinite Lived and Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Accumulated Amortization	$ (4,071)	$ (3,531)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	3,854
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)	30,796	31,252
Intangible Assets, Gross	34,867	34,783
Goodwill	312,811	312,811
Member Relationships
Indefinite Lived and Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets with finite lives	2,866	2,866
Accumulated Amortization	(2,056)	(1,907)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	810	959
Management Contracts
Indefinite Lived and Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets with finite lives	3,959	3,959
Accumulated Amortization	(1,147)	(988)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	$ 2,812	2,971
Trade Names [Member]
Indefinite Lived and Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	2 years
Intangible assets with finite lives	$ 1,100	1,100
Accumulated Amortization	(868)	(636)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	232	464
Trade names
Indefinite Lived and Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets with indefinite lives	24,790	24,790
Liquor Licenses
Indefinite Lived and Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets with indefinite lives	$ 2,152	$ 2,068

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSET51

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Schedule of Finite Lived Intangible Assets Future Amortization Expense) (Details) $ in Thousands	Mar. 22, 2016USD ($)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year	$ 1,257
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two	761
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three	629
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four	383
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five	239
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Thereafter	585
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	$ 3,854

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSET52

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Schedule of Goodwill) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 22, 2016	Dec. 29, 2015
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill	$ 312,811	$ 312,811
Golf and Country Clubs
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill	167,460	167,460
Business, Sports and Alumni Clubs
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill	$ 145,351	$ 145,351

CURRENT AND LONG-TERM LIABILI53

CURRENT AND LONG-TERM LIABILITIES (Schedule of Current Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 22, 2016	Dec. 29, 2015
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued compensation	$ 19,903	$ 27,247
Accrued interest	14,821	2,618
Other accrued expenses	7,829	7,576
Total accrued expenses	42,553	37,441
Taxes payable other than federal income taxes (1)	9,344	15,473
Accrued Income Taxes, Current	0	0
Total accrued taxes	9,344	15,473
Advance event and other deposits	31,678	18,708
Unearned dues	23,905	14,225
Deferred membership revenues	11,994	12,175
Insurance reserves	11,545	11,317
Dividends to owners declared, but unpaid	8,589	8,467
Other current liabilities	4,183	4,300
Total other current liabilities	$ 91,894	$ 69,192

CURRENT AND LONG-TERM LIABILI54

CURRENT AND LONG-TERM LIABILITIES (Schedule of Other Long Term Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 22, 2016	Dec. 29, 2015
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Uncertain tax positions	$ 7,618	$ 7,343
Deferred membership revenues	45,611	45,960
Casualty insurance loss reserves - long term portion	15,319	14,659
Above market lease intangibles	328	352
Deferred rent	34,425	29,250
Interest Payable	23,481	23,236
Other	2,943	2,857
Total other long-term liabilities	$ 129,725	$ 123,657

DEBT AND CAPITAL LEASES (Narrat

DEBT AND CAPITAL LEASES (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 22, 2016USD ($)	Mar. 24, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 29, 2015USD ($)	Jan. 25, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 15, 2015USD ($)	May. 22, 2013USD ($)Option	Aug. 01, 2012Option	Oct. 01, 2010USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2008USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 1,074,526		$ 1,074,952
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Secured Credit Facilities Revolving Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 0		$ 0
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	3.43%		3.42%
Secured Debt [Member] | Secured Credit Facilities Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unamortized Loan Commitment and Origination Fees and Unamortized Discounts or Premiums	$ 5,334		$ 5,489
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity	145,000
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity	175,000			$ 175,000
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount	30,000
Line of Credit Facility, Additional Borrowing Capacity	125,000
Unsecured Debt [Member] | Senior Unsecured Notes 2015 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount					$ 350,000
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 350,000		$ 350,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	8.25%		8.25%		8.25%
Debt Issuance Cost			$ 7,300
Mortgages [Member] | General Electric Capital Corporation Mortgage Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Mortgage Loan Mortgage Obligation Face Amount									$ 32,000
Mortgage Loan Mortgage Obligation Options To Extend Maturity | Option							1
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 28,955		$ 29,112
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	6.00%		6.00%
Mortgages [Member] | Atlantic Capital Bank Mortgage Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages								$ 4,000
Debt Instrument Payment Amortization Period	25 years
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 3,133		$ 3,173
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	4.50%		4.50%
Mortgages [Member] | BancFirst Mortgage Loan [Member] [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Mortgage Loan Mortgage Obligation Face Amount						$ 5,000
Mortgage Loan Mortgage Obligation Options To Extend Maturity | Option						2
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 3,721		$ 3,842
Secured Debt [Member] | Secured Debt [Member] | Secured Credit Facilities Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Secured Leverage Ratio Required for Additional Revolver Capacity	3.50
Senior Secured Leverage Ratio Requirement	4.50
Total Leverage Ratio Required	5.75
Senior Secured Leverage Ratio Actual	2.98
Total Leverage Ratio Actual Amount	4.45
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 675,000		$ 675,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	4.25%		4.25%
Debt Issuance Cost	$ 1,100
Debt Issuance Costs Recorded to Expense	$ 700	$ 100
Option 2 [Member] | Mortgages [Member] | Atlantic Capital Bank Mortgage Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	4.50%
Option 1 [Member] | Secured Debt [Member] | Secured Credit Facilities Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	4.25%		4.25%
Prime Rate [Member] | Mortgages [Member] | BancFirst Mortgage Loan [Member] [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	4.50%		4.50%
Prime Rate [Member] | Option 1 [Member] | Mortgages [Member] | BancFirst Mortgage Loan [Member] [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	4.50%
Libor Rate [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility Tranche B [Member] | Secured Credit Facilities Revolving Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	3.00%	3.00%
Libor Rate [Member] | Option 2 [Member] | Secured Debt [Member] | Secured Credit Facilities Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Variable Percentage	3.25%		3.25%

DEBT AND CAPITAL LEASES (Schedu

DEBT AND CAPITAL LEASES (Schedule of Long Term Debt and Capital Leases) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 22, 2016	Mar. 24, 2015	Dec. 29, 2015	Dec. 15, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt Carrying Value	$ 1,074,526		$ 1,074,952
Capital leases	43,520		43,271
Long Term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations Current and Noncurrent	1,118,046		1,118,223
Less current portion	(20,568)		(20,414)
Long-term debt	1,079,684		1,079,320
Unsecured Debt | Senior Unsecured Notes 2015 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt Carrying Value	$ 350,000		$ 350,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	8.25%		8.25%	8.25%
Secured Debt [Member] | Secured Credit Facilities Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity	$ 145,000
Unamortized Loan Commitment and Origination Fees and Unamortized Discounts or Premiums	$ (5,334)		$ (5,489)
Secured Debt [Member] | Secured Credit Facilities Term Loan | Fixed rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	4.25%		4.25%
Secured Debt [Member] | Secured Credit Facilities Term Loan | Fixed plus variable rate | LIBOR
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Variable Percentage	3.25%		3.25%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Secured Credit Facilities Revolving Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt Carrying Value	$ 0		$ 0
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	3.43%		3.42%
Mortgages [Member] | General Electric Capital Corporation Mortgage Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt Carrying Value	$ 28,955		$ 29,112
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	6.00%		6.00%
Mortgages [Member] | General Electric Capital Corporation Mortgage Loan [Member] | Fixed rate | Three month LIBOR
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	5.00%
Mortgages [Member] | Atlantic Capital Bank Mortgage Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt Carrying Value	$ 3,133		$ 3,173
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	4.50%		4.50%
Mortgages [Member] | Atlantic Capital Bank Mortgage Loan | Fixed rate | Thirty Days Libor [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	4.50%
Mortgages [Member] | Atlantic Capital Bank Mortgage Loan | Fixed plus variable rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	4.50%
Mortgages [Member] | BancFirst Mortgage Loan [Member] [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt Carrying Value	$ 3,721		$ 3,842
Mortgages [Member] | BancFirst Mortgage Loan [Member] [Member] | Prime Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	4.50%		4.50%
Mortgages [Member] | BancFirst Mortgage Loan [Member] [Member] | Fixed rate | Prime Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	4.50%
Other notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate, Minimum	4.75%	4.75%
Interest Rate, Maximum	6.00%	6.00%
Other notes | Other Notes related to Non Core Development Entities [Member] [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt Carrying Value	$ 11,837		$ 11,837
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	9.00%		9.00%
Other notes | Other notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt Carrying Value	$ 1,880		$ 1,988
Maximum | Mortgages [Member] | General Electric Capital Corporation Mortgage Loan [Member] | Fixed plus variable rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	1.00%
Secured Debt [Member] | Secured Debt [Member] | Secured Credit Facilities Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt Carrying Value	$ 675,000		$ 675,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	4.25%		4.25%
Loan Discount [Member] | Secured Debt [Member] | Secured Credit Facilities Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unamortized Loan Commitment and Origination Fees and Unamortized Discounts or Premiums	$ (5,334)		$ (5,489)
Loan Origination Fees [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unamortized Loan Commitment and Origination Fees and Unamortized Discounts or Premiums	$ (12,460)		$ (13,000)

DEBT AND CAPITAL LEASES (Sche57

DEBT AND CAPITAL LEASES (Schedule of Long Term Debt maturities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 22, 2016	Dec. 29, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt 2,015	$ 4,534
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months	12,153
Total 2,015	16,687
Debt 2,016	28,957
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Two Years	13,960
Total 2,016	42,917
Debt 2,017	490
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Three Years	10,356
Total 2,017	10,846
Debt 2,018	426
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Four Years	5,583
Total 2,018	6,009
Debt 2,019	2,630
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Five Years	1,458
Total 2,019	4,088
Debt Thereafter	1,037,489
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Thereafter	10
Total Thereafter	1,037,499
Total Debt	1,074,526
Capital Leases	43,520	$ 43,271
Long Term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations Current and Noncurrent	$ 1,118,046	$ 1,118,223

LEASES (Details)

LEASES (Details) $ in Thousands	Mar. 22, 2016USD ($)
Schedule of Capital Leased Assets & Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Thereafter	$ 10
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Five Years	1,458
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Four Years	5,583
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Three Years	10,356
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Two Years	13,960
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months	$ 12,153

INCOME TAXES (Narrative) (Detai

INCOME TAXES (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 22, 2016	Mar. 24, 2015	Dec. 29, 2015
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent	40.00%	53.50%
Federal statutory rate	35.00%	35.00%
Accrued Income Taxes, Current	$ 0		$ 0
Uncertain tax positions	7,618		7,343
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued	2,600		$ 2,300
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Maximum Impact To Effective Tax Rate	5,000
Tax Audit Year 2008 [Domain]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Tax Contingencies Subject To Compromise, Not Recorded	3,000
Tax Audit Year 2009 [Domain]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Unrecognized Tax Benefits	4,600
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Accrued Income Taxes, Current	$ 2,500

INCOME TAXES Schedule of Compon

INCOME TAXES Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 22, 2016	Mar. 24, 2015
Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	$ 5,537	$ 4,916

INCOME TAXES Valuation Allowanc

INCOME TAXES Valuation Allowance (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 22, 2016	Dec. 29, 2015
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross, Classification [Abstract]
Accrued Income Taxes, Current	$ 0	$ 0

INCOME TAXES Effective Income T

INCOME TAXES Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 22, 2016	Mar. 24, 2015
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent [Abstract]
Federal statutory rate	35.00%	35.00%

CLUB ACQUISITIONS, CLUB DISPO63

CLUB ACQUISITIONS, CLUB DISPOSITIONS AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Narrative) (Details)	Apr. 07, 2015Club
Southeast Portfolio [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of Golf Clubs Owned, Leased or Operated through Joint Venture Acquired	6

CLUB ACQUISITIONS, CLUB DISPO64

CLUB ACQUISITIONS, CLUB DISPOSITIONS AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Schedule of Recognized Indentifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 22, 2016	Dec. 29, 2015	Mar. 15, 2016	Feb. 02, 2016	Dec. 17, 2015	Apr. 07, 2015	Jan. 20, 2015	Jan. 13, 2015
Santa Rosa Golf and Country Club [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross	$ 2,500
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred	2,500
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Other			$ 267
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment			2,558
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Other			(153)
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Long-term Debt			(178)
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net			$ 2,494
Marsh Creek Country Club [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross	4,500
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred	$ 4,100
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Other				$ 92
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment				4,491
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Other				(477)
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net				$ 4,106
Bernardo Heights Country Club [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross		$ 2,700
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred		2,700
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Other					$ 102
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment					2,840
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Other					(104)
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Long-term Debt					(134)
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net					$ 2,704
Southeast Portfolio [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross		43,800
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred		43,600
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables						$ 1,757
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Other						646
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Land						9,920
Business Combination, Depreciable land Improvements, property and equipment						17,321
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Buildings						13,113
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Equipment						4,959
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Other						(2,063)
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Long-term Debt						(2,020)
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net						43,633
Receivables, allowances						$ (228)
Rolling Green Country Club [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross		6,500
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred		6,400
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment							$ 6,554
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Inventory							125
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Other							(110)
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Long-term Debt							(193)
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net							$ 6,376
Ravinia Green Country Club [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross		5,900
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred		$ 5,900
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Other								$ 30
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment								6,034
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Other								(186)
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Long-term Debt								(11)
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net								$ 5,867

CLUB ACQUISITIONS, CLUB DISPO65

CLUB ACQUISITIONS, CLUB DISPOSITIONS AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS Club Dispositions (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 22, 2016	Dec. 29, 2015USD ($)
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Management Agreement Terminations	1	10
Legacy Golf Club at Lakewood Ranch [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal		$ 0.6

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Schedule o

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment) (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 22, 2016USD ($)Reportable_Segment	Mar. 24, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 29, 2015USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments | Reportable_Segment	2
Revenues	$ 214,873	$ 202,072
Total Assets	2,137,482		$ 2,135,251
Net loss	(8,313)	(4,276)
Interest Expense	20,420	16,131
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	5,537	4,916
Interest and investment income	(126)	(83)
Depreciation and amortization	24,214	22,813
EBITDA	30,658	29,669
Loss On Disposals and Impairment Of Assets	2,917	3,276
Income/Loss from Discontinued and Divested Operations	534	5
EBITDA to Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation, Non-cash adjustments	463	463
EBITDA to Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation, Acquisition related costs	686	990
EBITDA to Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation, Capital structure costs	742	132
EBITDA to Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation, Centralization and transformation costs	2,418	1,275
EBITDA to Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation, Other adjustments	1,086	113
Share-based Compensation	1,170	1,102
Interest and investment income	1,392	1,842
EBITDA to Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation, Adjusted EBITDA	42,066	38,867
Golf and Country Clubs
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	172,817	158,871
Total Assets	1,574,569		1,554,448
EBITDA	50,140	44,909
Business, Sports and Alumni Clubs
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	41,341	40,531
Total Assets	91,541		89,823
EBITDA	7,333	7,488
Other Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	3,813	3,371
Total Assets	471,372		$ 490,980
EBITDA	(15,407)	(13,530)
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	(3,098)	(3,417)
Revenues Related to Divested Clubs [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	0	2,716
Membership Dues Revenue [Domain]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	116,118	108,004
Food and Beverage Revenue [Domain]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	52,856	48,749
Golf Operations Revenue [Domain]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	26,274	24,874
Other Revenue Type [Domain]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 19,625	$ 20,445

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details)

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Feb. 18, 2016	Dec. 09, 2015	Sep. 03, 2015	Jun. 25, 2015	Mar. 20, 2015	Mar. 22, 2016	Mar. 24, 2015
Distributions to owners [Line Items]
Cash dividends declared per common share	$ 0.13	$ 0.13	$ 0.13	$ 0.13	$ 0.13	$ 0.13	$ 0.13
Parent Company [Member]
Distributions to owners [Line Items]
Dividends	$ 8,520	$ 8,416	$ 8,416	$ 8,417	$ 8,399

EARNINGS PER SHARE Earnings P68

EARNINGS PER SHARE Earnings Per Share Table (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 22, 2016	Mar. 24, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic	$ (8,540)	$ (4,222)
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted	$ (8,540)	$ (4,222)
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING, BASIC	64,474	64,255
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements	0	0
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING, DILUTED	64,474
Net loss attributable to ClubCorp, Basic	$ (0.13)	$ (0.07)
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Net loss attributable to ClubCorp, Diluted	$ (0.13)	$ (0.07)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	100	200

EARNINGS PER SHARE Dividends pa

EARNINGS PER SHARE Dividends paid to participating securities (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 22, 2016USD ($)
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Participating Securities, Distributed and Undistributed Earnings (Loss), Basic	$ 0.1

EQUITY (Details)

EQUITY (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 22, 2016	Feb. 18, 2016	Sep. 24, 2013
Equity [Abstract]
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount		$ 50
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized	$ 15
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	2 years 2 months
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance	1.6		4

EQUITY Disclosure of Compensa71

EQUITY Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 22, 2016	Mar. 24, 2015	Dec. 29, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Equity-based compensation included in Club Operating Costs	$ 370	$ 326
Equity-based compensation included in Selling, General & Administrative Expenses	800	776
Share-based Compensation	1,170	1,102
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense	437	387
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense, Net of Tax	$ 733	$ 715
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number	1,023,613		330,470
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 12.99		$ 18.37
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period	834,359
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 11.74
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period	108,043
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 18.11
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period	3,652
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 17.97
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Canceled in Period	(29,521)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Cancellations, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 18.63
Performance Shares [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number	488,466		227,410
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 11.10		$ 18.49
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period	308,219
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 6.62
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period	0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period	47,163
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 17.40
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Canceled in Period	0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Cancellations, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 0

EQUITY Dividends Declared (Deta

EQUITY Dividends Declared (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Feb. 18, 2016	Dec. 09, 2015	Sep. 03, 2015	Jun. 25, 2015	Mar. 20, 2015	Mar. 22, 2016	Mar. 24, 2015
Dividends Declared [Line Items]
Cash dividends declared per common share	$ 0.13	$ 0.13	$ 0.13	$ 0.13	$ 0.13	$ 0.13	$ 0.13
Parent Company [Member]
Dividends Declared [Line Items]
Dividends	$ 8,520	$ 8,416	$ 8,416	$ 8,417	$ 8,399

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 22, 2016	Dec. 29, 2015
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Accrued Income Taxes, Current	$ 0	$ 0
Capital commitments
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Capital commitments	17,100
Tax Audit Year 2009 [Domain]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Unrecognized Tax Benefits	4,600
Tax Audit Year 2008 [Domain]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Tax Contingencies Subject To Compromise, Not Recorded	3,000
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Accrued Income Taxes, Current	$ 2,500

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Det

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 24, 2015	Mar. 22, 2016	Dec. 29, 2015
Other Affiliates [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Management consulting services annual fee	$ 0.1
Equity Method Investment | Outstanding advances
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Receivables		$ 0.1	$ 0.1
Equity Method Investment | Volume rebates
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Receivables		$ 4.2	$ 3.2
Financial Consulting Services Agreement [Member] | Affiliated Entity
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Maximum Reimbursements For Consulting Services	$ 0.1

QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Quarterly Results of Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 22, 2016	Mar. 24, 2015
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Revenue, Net	$ 214,873	$ 202,072
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	(8,313)	(4,276)
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic	$ (8,540)	$ (4,222)
Net loss attributable to ClubCorp, Basic	$ (0.13)	$ (0.07)
Net loss attributable to ClubCorp, Diluted	$ (0.13)	$ (0.07)

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Details)

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Feb. 18, 2016	Dec. 09, 2015	Sep. 03, 2015	Jun. 25, 2015	Mar. 20, 2015	Jun. 14, 2016	Mar. 22, 2016	Mar. 24, 2015
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Cash dividends declared per common share	$ 0.13	$ 0.13	$ 0.13	$ 0.13	$ 0.13		$ 0.13	$ 0.13
Parent Company [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Dividends	$ 8,520	$ 8,416	$ 8,416	$ 8,417	$ 8,399
Performance Shares [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period						432,814

SCHEDULE I - REGISTRANT'S CON77

SCHEDULE I - REGISTRANT'S CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Condensed Income Statement (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 22, 2016	Mar. 24, 2015
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	$ (8,313)	$ (4,276)
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic	(8,540)	(4,222)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	(81)	(603)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	$ (8,495)	$ (4,825)

SCHEDULE I - REGISTRANT'S CON78

SCHEDULE I - REGISTRANT'S CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Condensed Balance Sheet Statement (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Mar. 22, 2016	Dec. 29, 2015	Mar. 24, 2015	Dec. 30, 2014
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
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)	65,541,922	64,740,736
Assets	$ 2,137,482	$ 2,135,251
Dividends to owners declared, but unpaid	8,589	8,467
Liabilities	1,972,355	1,956,469
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized; 65,541,922 and 64,740,736 issued and outstanding at March 22, 2016 and December 29, 2015, respectively	655	647
Additional paid-in capital	255,534	263,921
Accumulated deficit	(94,251)	(88,955)
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent	154,608	168,364
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	165,127	178,782	$ 207,612	$ 220,859
Liabilities and Equity	$ 2,137,482	$ 2,135,251
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	65,541,922	64,740,736

SCHEDULE I - REGISTRANT'S CON79

SCHEDULE I - REGISTRANT'S CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Condensed Cash Flow Statement (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 22, 2016	Mar. 24, 2015	Dec. 29, 2015	Dec. 30, 2014
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	$ (8,313)	$ (4,276)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities	22,311	40,484
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities	(26,813)	(35,096)
Dividends to owners	(8,466)	(8,385)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities	(14,653)	(7,850)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)	(19,074)	(2,508)
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 97,273	$ 72,539	$ 116,347	$ 75,047

SCHEDULE I - REGISTRANT'S CON80

SCHEDULE I - REGISTRANT'S CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Condensed Financial Information (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Feb. 18, 2016	Dec. 09, 2015	Sep. 03, 2015	Jun. 25, 2015	Mar. 20, 2015	Jun. 14, 2016	Mar. 22, 2016	Mar. 24, 2015	Dec. 29, 2015	Sep. 24, 2013
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance							1,600,000			4,000,000
Cash dividends declared per common share	$ 0.13	$ 0.13	$ 0.13	$ 0.13	$ 0.13		$ 0.13	$ 0.13
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount	$ 50,000
Parent Company [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Dividends	$ 8,520	$ 8,416	$ 8,416	$ 8,417	$ 8,399
Restricted Stock [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period							3,652
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value							$ 17.97
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Canceled in Period							(29,521)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period							108,043
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Granted							834,359
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Cancellations, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value							$ 18.63
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number							1,023,613		330,470
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value							$ 11.74
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value							18.11
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value							$ 12.99		$ 18.37
Performance Shares [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period							47,163
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value							$ 17.40
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Canceled in Period							0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period							0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Granted							308,219
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Cancellations, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value							$ 0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number							488,466		227,410
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value							$ 6.62
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value							0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value							$ 11.10		$ 18.49
Performance Shares [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Granted						432,814