Supplementary Balance Sheet Information (Components Of Other Long-Term Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Private club deferred initiation fee revenue	$ 123,886	$ 126,104	$ 129,315
Unfavorable lease obligation, net	28,593	29,997	30,096
Other long-term liabilities	100,127	99,815	69,902
Total other long-term liabilities	$ 252,606	$ 255,916	$ 229,313