Last Updated on August 20, 2024 by Britt Olizarowicz
As great as country club life may sound, it’s not for everyone. If you think you are ready for pristine course conditions, luxurious amenities, social events, and the close-knit community of a club, here are six signs that you’re not cut out for country club life.
You Can’t Deal with People Flaunting Their Wealth
You won’t be able to escape this at a country club. People will flaunt their wealth. Whether it’s cars, clothing, or just simply talking about how wealthy they are,, you must prepare yourself for it.
If you don’t like people displaying their financial status and letting you know how wealthy they are, you won’t like country club life.
You Prefer Casual, Laid-Back Environments
Sometimes, country clubs can make you feel like you have to be on edge. You’ll have to be careful about what you wear, the dress code, the rules for formal events, and more.
You may want to skip the club scene if you are more laid-back and don’t enjoy being worried about whether your shorts are the right length.
Some country clubs offer a few venues that are more laid back; look for those if you need a break from the formal life the clubs have to offer.
You Don’t Enjoy Structured Social Events
Country clubs are all about social gatherings. Whether it be Thanksgiving dinner or the Las Vegas-themed dinner parties and charity events, there is no shortage of opportunities to be social. You don’t have to participate if you don’t like these social gatherings. However, you may miss out on some of the value you get when joining the clubs.
You’re Not Interested in Networking or Making Connections
Some business professionals join a country club simply to make connections with others. They join because they know the networking capabilities can bring their business to the next level. In addition, they will have no trouble paying for dues once the networking takes their business to the next level.
If a country club is too social for you and you just want to stick to yourself, you may miss out on some of the benefits of joining.
You’re Frugal
The money you pay to be a club member the first year you join will likely be the least amount of money you ever spend at the club. Country club membership tends to get more and more expensive every year.
If you don’t like spending money on luxuries and you struggle with the financial commitment of country club membership, go ahead and let it go.
Enjoy public golf courses, pay your greens fees, and walk away at the end of the day. If you can’t handle assessments and employee needs funds and increases in dues, country club membership isn’t for you.
Country Club Politics Will Bother You
Country clubs are tricky when it comes to “right and wrong.” They are exclusive and can decide who gets to become a member.
If you are someone who prefers diversity and feels as though these environments are unfair or unjust, then you won’t love a country club. The interactions at a country club can be very limited to the people they allow. Think about this: if you don’t enjoy people who are all relatively the same.
Country clubs are great, but they are certainly not for everyone. You can still be a great golfer and truly love the game without joining a club. Consider these things carefully before deciding if you are cut out for country club life.
