Some country club driving range rules are unwritten. However, there is a code of conduct and a general way of behaving at a driving range that all golfers should know. You have likely had that experience before with someone who just truly doesn’t know what they are doing. You know, the one sending chunks of…
As a former golf professional, I was lucky to get invited to various country clubs and golf clubs to play with members. One of the members of a club I worked at in New York was also a member at Boca Woods. I’ve taken this course numerous times, maybe close to 10 times, and I…
As a former golf professional and country club membership director in South Florida, I was lucky enough to play Boca West several times. When I left the golf business for a bit, I owned a Landscaping Business and worked with many homes inside Boca West Country Club. This is one of the most unique clubs…
Savannah, GA, may not be known as the world’s golf capital. However, the climate allows for 12 months of golf, and there are some great country clubs to join. If you live in the area, are considering moving or simply want to know how much does it cost to join a country club in Savannah,…
As a former membership director and professional golfer, I spent a lot of time in the Delray Beach area playing, practicing, and learning about the different country club options. I can tell you that as great as a golf course is, potential members are most interested in the cost. If you are wondering how much…
One of my least favorite jobs as a golf professional and then membership director was to deal with etiquette issues at the country club. There are certain things that you think are just understood at a country club. However, that’s not always the case. Country club etiquette is a learned behavior, and you’re about to…
As a former private country club membership director, I can tell you that dues are among the most important factors to consider when joining a club. Dues will come at you month after month and almost always increase from one year to the next. I’ll give you a complete rundown of what you need to…
I spent nearly 15 years of my life living just around the corner from where The Seagate Country Club is. Although I was never a member, the membership model of this particular facility has always stood out to me. It may be a resort club, and for some potential members, that’s a downside. However, with…
As a young golf professional on Long Island, I was lucky enough to get invitations to golf courses all across Florida in the winter. One of the first clubs I got the chance to play was Hunters Run. Years later, I ended up moving just about two miles away from the club. Hunters Run Country…
During my time spent as a golf professional and membership director in South Florida, I was lucky enough to play The Club At Ibis several times. I was invited as a guest of a few different members and thoroughly enjoyed my time at The Club at Ibis. Like all country club reviews we do, I’ll…
Have you ever heard the term recreational golfer and wondered whether or not this applies to you? As a former golf professional a +1 handicap, I can tell you I never fit into this recreational golfer category. I was indeed a beginner, with a high handicap, an average golfer, and then eventually, a professional. Yet,…
The first thing that attracted me to Long Cove Club was the designer. Some of my favorite golf courses are Pete Dye designs. The first time I visited Long Cove Club, it felt like a Dye design. Long Cove is a unique offering on Hilton Head Island with some exciting benefits and features. If you…
Heritage Palms Golf and Country Club is located in Fort Myers, Florida. It’s a two course design with more than 800 acres of gated land. The Heritage Palms Golf and Country Club is a lifestyle community with nature preserves, community activities, and more. As a former membership director and golf professional, I’ve had a chance…
As a golf cart community resident, I can tell you that it is an excellent experience. When we moved here, we sold one of our cars. Today, we use the golf cart more than our actual vehicle. Golf carts are on the rise in the United States. By 2028, it’s expected to be a 2.5…
The Landings Golf and Athletic Club, or the Landings Club, located in Savannah, GA, is a unique facility that features six 18-hole private championship golf courses. In our review of the Landings Golf and Athletic Club, we will give you accurate data, a comparison to local clubs in the area, and some quotes and opinions…
As a golf professional and former membership director, I’ve seen a lot of good and bad happen at country clubs throughout the years. Although there are a few horror stories, I’ve seen mostly good behavior. I’ll give you some of the best tips for navigating the social scene at a country club. Whether you are…
One of the great things about golf club membership is that each one is different. If you are an avid golfer, you know that no two golf clubs you have been a part of are the same. At the same time, no two private clubs have the exact cost. As a former membership director and…
I’ve been playing golf for more than 30 years, and the Three Ball Match Play format is something that I have very rarely come across. In fact, I’ve seen this done a few times, but I never even knew it was called a three-ball match play. If you have an event like this coming up…
It often feels like the terms country club and golf club are used interchangeably. Are they really the same thing? As a former membership director and golf professional, I can clear up any confusion you have about the country club vs. golf club debate. Whether you are looking at joining a club or simply interested…
Joining a country club is a big decision. Not only do you have to find a place that has all of the facilities you are looking for, but you have to also find what works for your financially. As a former membership director and golf professional, prospective members would continually ask how to find the…
Have you ever wondered why one country club is priced higher than another? Some clubs have a $2500 initiation fee, and others have a $250,000 initiation fee. As a golf professional and former membership director of a private country club, I always found it interesting to understand how country club pricing is established. This article…
What is it that makes one country club stand out from another? Is it the service, the course conditions, that shiny new bar top, or the premium wine selection? As a former membership director and golf professional, I became an expert in comparing one club to another. The most exclusive clubs certainly have a way…
Great golf partners can play in a match together one weekend and against each other the next. However, you always want to see your golf partner play well. It’s almost second nature to start spewing out all the golf tips you know when your partner starts to struggle. Most of the time, that information is…
Golfers dream about country clubs. They think about which club they will join, how nice the greens will be, and the rounds of golf they will now be able to fit in with more availability and a great atmosphere. Are country clubs just for golfers? Does golf really have to be your lifelong passion in…
When I was younger and playing junior golf, I played almost exclusively public golf courses. The conditions were decent, the people were good and supportive of my goals in the game, and it was what I could afford. As I got a little older and started making some of my own money, there was a…
Country club membership costs are hard to judge. I compare it to buying a house. You know how much the house is going to cost, but do you know how much it’s REALLY going to cost? If you have purchased a home, you know exactly what I mean. As a former membership director and PGA…
The last thing you want to happen after joining a country club is to regret your decision. If you are worried about saying, “If I only knew,” then we have you covered with this ultimate list of questions to ask when joining a country club. As a former membership director of a private country club…
You have finally decided to apply to the local country club for membership. Although I’ll never go as far as to say joining a country club is like signing the paperwork on a mortgage, there are usually a few John Hancocks you will need. In addition to signing off on your new membership and your…
The USGA rules of golf allow us to have 14 golf clubs in our bag. Fourteen golf clubs seem fair; however, if you ask players back before this rule was created, having 20 or more clubs in the bag was quite common. I’m fine with 14 clubs, and to be honest, right now, I only…
How often have you seen the male golfers out on the range helping the women? It happens on every range, every day across the nation. Most women are thankful to get some pointers on how to fix their game or improve their scores. However, are male golfers the only ones that can help? Can men…
If you got a new job moving you away from your club, or you simply can’t justify the expense of membership anymore, you may need to move on. Learning how to get out of a country club membership can be a little tricky. In fact, this is something that you should be looking into BEFORE…
In 2018 and 2019, there was a lot of talk about why millennials would not join country clubs. Some said this was more than not wanting to join and more about not being able to afford it. Others said that the traditional concept of a country club is just not something that appeals to millennials. …
If you think that joining a country club is all fun and games, think again. There are plenty of reasons not to join a country club (that go beyond just the cost!). Now, before I ruffle any features, not all of these negatives will apply to all golf clubs. However, as a former golf membership…
Everybody knows that when you join a country club, you can play a great golf course, have access to a club swimming pool, tennis, or even pickleball. However, there are five little known benefits of joining a country club. These benefits should help you make that final decision about whether or not you want to…
As a golf professional turned membership director turned country club member, I know a thing or two about the benefits and downsides of joining a country club. Some people (who are not members of a club) think the grass is always green. It’s pretty green, but not as green as you think! I’m going to…
Before I joined a country club, I was a membership director at a club and an assistant golf professional at several clubs before that. I knew what it was like to belong to a country club. However, the idea of joining a country club is actually something that didn’t appeal to me. Working in the…
The terms golf club and country club are often used interchangeably. However, they are not quite the same thing. If you are wondering about the difference between golf club and country club, we have you covered. As a former golf professional and membership director, this was a question I was asked quite often. When people are…
There are dozens of reasons to join a country club. These reasons range from great golf course conditions to swimming pool access to pickleball. However, many people want to know if a country club is a way to make friends. As a former membership director and PGA professional, I’ve seen many people join country clubs…
Atlanta is a historic city with plenty of history in the golf and country club business. We all think of Augusta National as the premier golf club in Georgia. However, Atlanta has many top spots that golfers like to call home. If you have been wondering how much it might cost to join a country…
If you are considering joining a country club, there are some steps in the joining process that you may not be aware of, namely, the credit check. Some people feel joining a club can be a bit cumbersome and intrusive, but there is a good reason for that. As a former membership director at a…
Playing golf at a country club is a rare treat for some. These country clubs can be hard to get into. They have high guest fees, and they generally have rather small memberships. If you are looking for an invite to a country club but don’t want to come right out and ask your friends,…
Joining a country club can sometimes seem like a purely financial-based decision. You may be surprised that this is not always the case. People join country clubs for various reasons, and unless one of those reasons makes sense to you, the spending is unnecessary. We have gathered the top 10 reasons people join a country…
What a country club means to you and what it means to me are likely two different things. We are all influenced by the country clubs we have been to, where they are located, and their origins. However, having a general understanding of the country club meaning, who it’s for, and how it came to…