Last Updated on June 20, 2024 by Britt Olizarowicz
Joining a country club means beautiful golf course conditions, a faster pace of play, and even better practice facilities to work on your game. However, there are some country club amenities that you may not be aware of. Most country clubs offer each of these amenities and benefits to make your time spent at the club even more worthwhile.
Golf Launch Monitor
Golf launch monitors are typically available in your golf pro shop. If you are lucky, you also have a golf learning center with access to a launch monitor and maybe even a simulator.
The great thing about these launch monitors is you can get an inside look at things like ball speed, trajectory, and spin rates. Use this information to make equipment purchasing decisions and ensure you work on the right things in your game.
Reciprocal Course Play
Country clubs often offer the opportunity to play at other country clubs. During periods of aerification, when the course is shut down, or simply as a benefit of the membership, you’ll have a chance to play at other courses.
Sometimes, the cost to go and do this is just a cart fee, and you’ll play golf courses that you would not otherwise get to play.
When joining a country club, ask about reciprocal course play.
Fitness Classes
Country clubs are great at helping their members get involved in physical activities. This includes group fitness classes such as yoga, pilates, and even spin.
You’ll have more opportunities than you can keep up with to stay fit and healthy. Most people who join a country club with a gym find no reason to also have an additional gym membership. Keep this in mind to help you save some money.
Wine Tasting Events
Wine-tasting events are becoming very popular at country clubs. These are typically hosted by professional sommeliers, and they allow guests to enjoy friends and wine in a social setting.
Some country clubs even have their private-label wine, so you’ll get to try something new and compare it to your club’s products.
Spa Services
Many country clubs offer spa services on site. These include massages, facials, and other treatments. Many times, the cost of these treatments is reduced for membership.
After a round of golf or on your day off from the course, having convenient access to high-quality wellness treatments is a positive. Another great thing about these services is that you can often use them as a gift to other people. Many clubs allow you to have guests in, and it’s a great way to take care of friends and family for holiday gifts and special occasions.
Junior Programs
For any parent looking for something for their children to do, look no further than a country club. Club juniors are the future members, so special programs and activities designed for children and teens are part of the regular programming.
Many junior programs are designed so that the parents can use the club facilities while the children are entertained.
Gourmet Dining Options
Country club dining is a very serious and competitive business. The chefs who work at country clubs are able to combine high-quality meals and culinary experiences that they have gained from previous experience.
The great thing about these chefs is that they understand the importance of introducing new techniques, changing menus, and keeping the membership happy. If you appreciate fine food, take a quick look at the country club menus before you join; you may find yourself quite pleased.
Family Events and Activities
Finally, joining a country club is a reason to spend more time with your family. Most clubs regularly schedule family events like movie nights, holiday parties, themed dinners, and more.
These events allow you to strengthen family bonds and create fun and engaging memories for everyone in the house.
Country clubs work to bring the whole family together so that everyone finds value in the club. When you make decisions about joining a country club, they want everyone in the family to be able to say yet.
Final Thoughts
As a former membership director of a private country club, I encourage you to consider all the benefits of membership when joining. It’s easy to understand the importance of the course and the golf facilities but look further than that. When you pick a country club that’s for you, don’t forget to enjoy all it offers. It makes paying that monthly dues bill all that much easier!
