Most of the $50k+ clubs have substantial waiting lists right now. 2. My wife lived in Atlanta after college, so she is familiar with the area, but that was ~10 years ago and we're sure much has changed. I think they are adding 30 new non-corporate memberships. With, 1. Initiation fees vary wildly by club and location. . They will also be able filter out homes that do not meet your needs club and school wise. Follow 1. Member Card Room Our 18-hole course and all ranges Our Olympic-sized swimming pool Our tennis courts and fitness center Ask us about our No Commitment Plans and pricing! > Alpharetta area - CC of Roswell, great conditions, bad range, ok layout very family orientated. Baltusrol Golf Club (New Jersey) Baltusrol Golf Club, in northern New Jersey, was founded in 1895. And the Mens Locker Room and Bar is fantastic. This is precisely what the club needs. Your right on with Joe Lee but the best course in the city is one hell of a good RTJ. > > > > Any recommendations on clubs in this area? When a private club has significant replacement projects (such as an irrigation system) or aspirational . I like the challenging layout, we have some friends there, and its 5 minutes away from my house. I grew up in the area, and belong to a few clubs here. Sounds like theyre on their way. Haven't yet found a place to live, exploring those options now. I have heard great things about Horseshoe Bend, but I know zero first hand. North is more walkable than the South and they have a good caddie program there. The elegant surroundings of the Capital City Club provide members with a versatile atmosphere in which to host luncheons, dinners, meetings or receptions. While you're waiting to get full member status, you can still play Crabapple if golf is your thing. Great mens association, good junior program, ok clubhouse and great members. Most expensive/most exclusive - East Lake is only corporate now, I think there are a few individual memberships still. CC of the South - I know very little other than my boss who is older and his wife are members, she is already retired. As someone who is ~16 handicap, I know that I need to practice and play more to get better. IHCC Video; History; Course & Court Conditions; Its 36 hole, two championship courses, the Lower and Upper, were created by architect A.W . If I had it to do all over again, this is probably the course of action I would take. Chartered on May 21, 1883, it is one of the oldest private clubs in the South. Followed it for years, but now posting for the first time. Every other club is going to have a grumpy old man or two but for the most part the club scene in Atlanta is family oriented and is much more relaxed than it was 30 years ago. Srixon U65 4i Miyazaki Stiff Add a photo Ratings and reviews 4.5 24 reviews Something in that ballpark, but I could be wrong on that exact number. The drawback for you is the drive north. > Top clubs in Atlanta. 6. 12-09-2017, 09:55 PM Jjsmith404 In the event of a default in payment of dues or other member charges, the undersigned agrees to . Ask us about our No Commitment Plans and pricing!Available for the Gold, Full Executive, Jr. Executive, Social, and Non-Resident Memberships! Most of big named clubs your dues will be north of 700 and some of them over 800, and I just didnt think they were worth it. They said they get ~26,000 rounds per year. Beach Club Membership (similar to Longboat Key Club), Golf Membership Orlando/Kissimmee which has large membership, The following errors occurred with your submission. Both courses have bermuda greens. There are pockets in other areas with good schools, but not that much better for how much higher the homes are in those areas. ACC (not aac). BTW - I just sent you a PM. Dues are about to increase ~10%, they're about to issue an assessment to members, and when I asked about holding my dues steady for 2 years and whether I could be shielded from assessments for a short period of time, the GM denied that request. Atlanta Athletic Club will likely be the source for future golf tournaments and events. Dunwoody also has some good schools close by if you buy in the correct area and also gives you good access to stuff in town as well. People make the club a great club, not the clubhouse or course, or pool, or tennis courts. It's the only Tallahassee course listed. Alpharetta area - CC of Roswell, great conditions, bad range, ok layout very family orientated. Allows Family access to Olympic-sized swimming pool, Champions Bar and Grill, Member Card Room, Tennis Courts and Fitness Center. Also, after the recession many clubs created both under 40 classifications and mid-term payment plans. Governors Town Club - good layout, nice clubhouse, greens struggle in the summer. As a result of the appropriate flow of initiation fees, a private club can guarantee the most stable of their finances. Many private clubs in the northern burbs have restrictions on kid play in the morning on the weekends, with a minimum handicap for them to play before a certain time on the weekends, others don't care. The dues are higher here than the other two (not by much though) but the unknown due and assessment increases worry me. Rivermont - great course conditions and quality. Governors Towne Club - their associate memberships are very affordable compared to the others (a bit less so when you add in the $100/month F&B minimum). It can be spread out over time (either until 40 or 45) at no interest, but that probably won't help you. What options (within a reasonable drive) are there for someone that needs to work in Midtown, either as a commute to work, or as a commute to the golf course? Quality of the course (lush fairways that are nice to hit off, good layouts, I prefer a bit more isolated and not necessarily lined with homes, greens that are well maintained with no ball marks on the greens). Course is usually in very good shape. i love it. In-town has the main pool and tennis and requires jackets to go in the clubhouse. We migrated to full golf recently. . Privates are packed with waiting lists. capital city club. Berkeley is good as well, and depending on how you travel, a Peach Pass investment might help you out there. A bunch of folks in my area are members out here. What did people search for similar to private clubs in Atlanta, GA? GTC is great course. Again, family friendly, well manicured course, fun MGA would be ideal. Matthew who is the pro there is also great as my son has taken some lessons with him. Sure White Columns, Atlanta National, and CC of the South are clubcorp properties now and have lost some of their exclusiveness, but I hate stuffy Dbag people that think they are better than everyone else. In addition to the club network access which includes free rental clubs when you travel, ClubCorp typically invests capital into some sort of "reinvention" (additional amenities and/or renovated look) when they acquire a club. So I would like a great track and an active MGA. I think Rivermont and Pinetree are two very good options for what you want. Click on thumbnails below to view larger images of our catering rooms. I did not see many kids that day, but it was in the morning. I dont know firsthand though. Just a reminder that if you live in Milton/Crabapple and work in Midtown you are going to have a 60+ min commute on the regular. I. ACC doesn't have a reduced initiation fee. Sounds like they're on their way. You simply cant live/golf/work in midtown. 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational - Discussion and Links to Photos, 2023 The Honda Classic - Discussion and Links to photos, 2023 Genesis Invitational - Discussion and Links to photos, 2023 Waste Management Phoenix Open - Discussion and Links to Photos, 2023 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am - Discussion and Links to all photos, 2023 HSBC Women's World Championship (Mar 02 - 05), Byron Morgan best for your balls DH89 & the elusive DBCM 8802, TWO PUTTERS - ONE POST. I can't speak to GTC. There will almost certainly be some type of capital improvement done to Brookstone. Most of these Atlanta CC posts talk about places in the suburbs north of Atlanta. Capital City Club 7 Social Clubs Downtown "Chartered on May 21, 1883, it is one of the oldest private clubs in the South." more 2. I am an avid golfer, and very much enjoy the game. I know this question is a little redundant and similar to other posts, but my situation and criteria are different and not covered in the other posts. Then it went private then got bought by ClubCorp. With its own outdoor access to the pool area, the Lakeview Room also lends itself to any events that include swimming, as does the Pool Pavilion. In addition to our portfolio of owned or operated golf and country clubs, city clubs and stadium clubs, our network includes alliance clubs and special offerings at more than 1,000 hotels, resorts and entertainment venues. STEAL THESE FROM ME! We delight in handling the "oh-so" important elements of your social or business affairs. Course winds through houses and neighborhood, but you don't ever feel like you are playing residential golf. Thanks everyone. Is there a membership option to do that without having to select one of those clubs as my home course? Monthly Dues: $179. Country clubs have a wide range of costs. Display as a link instead, Ill slow it down if u want ;). Atlanta Hilton Head Houston Southern California Capital . The company is good overall. I'd also like for a place where I could spend time and do things other than just golf. I will say I see a ton of kids out there at the pool and a fair amount I have seen at the range. Complimentary valet parking is available to members and their guests. CallawayApex 21 5 - AW w/ Project X Catalyst 50 5.0 3 person $12,000 per year Lots going on out there it seems. I'm also looking at moving to Atlanta area, looking for an amazing club, practice facilities, clubhouse, etc. I agree with all that david.c.w says. Many private clubs in the northern burbs have restrictions on kid play in the morning on the weekends, with a minimum handicap for them to play before a certain time on the weekends, others don't care. A bunch of folks in my area are members out here. A short list of these clubs includes Piedmont Driving. South of the city has good golf but your commute will be longer to work if you are looking for quality housing/schools (sorry if I offend anyone). Also seems to be an older club (member age) -- not a deal breaker, but something I did notice. I'd guess that several have waiting lists, and you would probably need to find out if you can join and put money down now to get the pre-40 initiation and be on a waitlist rather than have a spot open up after you turn 40 and have them say you are joining as a full member (vs. intermediate or whatever the clubs call them). > > > Again, family friendly, well manicured course, fun MGA would be ideal. Overall my best advice is to find a knowledgeable realtor. Im guessing youre not counting East Lake as a Ross design and probably forgot that Dye designed Atlanta National, I try and forget that abomination as well. TM Spider Tour X People also searched for these in Atlanta: What are people saying about private clubs in Atlanta, GA? For over 50 years, Atlanta Country Club has reflected the traditions of golf . Some clubs may be "exclusive" but its not because the golf course is world class. FYI, East Lake has opened up individual memberships again. And the Men's Locker Room and Bar is fantastic. 3. The Standard Club - by far the best course I've played while searching for a club. We want the Capital City Club to be your venue of choice for your friends, family and business associates, where an elegant and relaxed atmosphere rules the day. 404-231-6907 Capital City Country Club is a semi-private club and is ranked as the #1 course in Tallahassee! Atlanta Athletic Club - 36 holes plus 9 hole par 3 course. Milton "area" you have the Manor, White Columns, and Capital City Crabapple that all fit close to what you are looking for, but as Club Corp entities(Manor and WC), don't really have the prestige. I'm also told that it's on a wait list. I wanted to ask the forum for insight on best areas to live and best country clubs. Lastly, Im not sure how the new ownership will impact the profile of our members. Good place, but he and his wife do not have kids so I know very little about it being family friendly. Recently I joined the champions club membership, which makes me a FULL member at Polo, Manor, White Columns, and Atlanta National. Typically you would need 6 or so memebers to vouche for you and then go on a wait list. Your full golf membership goes on the road with you, offering playing privileges within the TPC Network of premier private, resort and destination golf courses. Atlanta CC - smaller membership, 18 holes, always in great shape, bent greens, lots of topography, not the easiest course to walk, smaller range that goes downhill that when the tees are on a lower deck, you really can't hit driver. 5 percent on-time, within 15 minutes, schedule at all times. I don't know much of GTC. 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational - Discussion and Links to Photos, 2023 The Honda Classic - Discussion and Links to photos, 2023 Genesis Invitational - Discussion and Links to photos, 2023 Waste Management Phoenix Open - Discussion and Links to Photos, 2023 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am - Discussion and Links to all photos, 2023 HSBC Women's World Championship (Mar 02 - 05), Byron Morgan best for your balls DH89 & the elusive DBCM 8802, TWO PUTTERS - ONE POST. > Crabapple area - Brookfield is a good choice, not a great course (not horrible either) and horrible range. AAC absolutely has a waiting list, and at this point it is an invite only type of deal and in my opinion is the most stuffy of the Johns Creek area clubs. Pinetree, Indian HIlls, and Brookfield aren't really what you are looking for in the East Cobb area as none of these have the "prestige" you are looking for. TaylorMade Spider Black Cherokee T&C - waiting list, monthly dues over 800. Is Augusta National really that far away? > > 1. Copyright : Gameball: Vice Pro Plus, Srixon Q Star Tour. Cheaper for under 37. However very family orientated. STORY: Lisa R. Schoolcraft PHOTOS: Sara Hanna. A gorgeous main building offering several fine dining options, along with state of the art recreation and entertainment activities. Dues schedule will probably be similar though. Callaway Mack Daddy CB 56w/ Project X Catalyst 605.5 Marietta Country Club hasn't responded to me yet so I'm unsure where they sit. Write Review. Member Login. And I figured everyone likes discussing golf & golf courses on a golf forum. Box 11633 Atlanta, GA 30355, Publisher | Founder Joanne Hayes publisher@simplybuckhead.com, Managing Editor Giannina Bedford editor@simplybuckhead.com. Srixon 765 5-PW Modus 120 Stiff Employees tend to get stuck here, but if you mindset is ok with that then this will be the place for you. They were bought by CLubCorp last year, Phase 1 of the club refurb is open now and the lot should be done by end of the year. document.write(d.getFullYear()) I have only played White Columns once, but it was nice. If you find a home with a club and good schools, that would be the optimal situation. Also, it's important to note that ClubCorp is an owner & operator of almost exclusively private clubs, whereas American Golf (the previous owner) is predominantly a daily-fee operator. Our membership also entitles you to enrollment in My Atlanta Community, which provides social and golf privileges to 36 private city, golf and athletic clubs in Metro Atlanta . But with their cheap initiation fees and monthly dues, making a switch to here isn't a barrier. Atlanta National(clubcorp) I view as a nicer club. South Course is a little quirky but fun. > > > > Hi all, thanks for all of the information. Cherokee T&C - waiting list, monthly dues over 800. Plus, you will be tasked with stepping up to a full membership in the very near future which will offset any 40 & under membership deal you get. A good realtor will be able to not only show you the homes but would have the connections to the clubs to get tours of the club and might be able to arrange a round at the clubs that interest you the most. Good place, but he and his wife do not have kids so I know very little about it being family friendly. . Capitol City Golf Club. APPLY NOW: Cleveland Frontline Elite Putters! I would love to know some of the specifics of Pinetree. They both love it out there. The Trophy Club of Atlanta. Have not played in a long time but was our go to back in the day when it was a daily fee course. Depending on the price of the home you are looking for, that might be a place to look at for a home. Founded in 1883, Capital City Club is one of the oldest private clubs in the South. Regardless, you probably need to temper your expectations on finding a "pretty good deal" on anything approaching the clubs you list, as clubs in that league typically aren't hurting for members and thus don't offer deals. Allison Schultz Youll pay a premium fee to play some of these. Includes spouse and children under 21, *Available on our No Commitment Plan* This issue is that there is no room to grow. Includes cart privileges, unlimited play, and free unlimited range balls. Price range ideally south of $5k initiation, or even public/semi-private courses where you won't be waiting on six hour rounds and can get on easily enough. That said, I'm looking for some higher end clubs that offer a pretty good deal to join right now for new members under 40. Although we just punched our greens you should check out Pinetree. Same distance/time away as Rivermont (well, it may be about 5 minutes shorter depending on the time of day). The challenge that GTC has is that outside of the gated GTC development, the surrounding demographic is more in line with a club like Bentwater. It has been a while since I was a member of The Manor but I would say it was very kid friendly then. We had a business reception at the Capital City Country club and the place is just amazing. 7 reviews of Capital City Club ""A social organization to promote the pleasure, kind feeling and general culture of its members." The Capital City Club was founded in 1883 by the pioneers of Atlanta industry and finance. Some examples of clubs Id like to explore include: I dont mind driving a bit, and we may even consider moving to another area of the city. I think youd have more family friendliness with Roswell, Horseshoe, Athletic Club, and CC of the South. All 4 of these are in the area you have chosen to live. Golf club up in Sandy Springs (but has Atlanta address) is more casual and has a pool there as well. The Capital City Club at Brookhaven strives to give you outstanding cuisine and exceptional service. And its not their fault (maybe), Atlanta just never got the grace of the greatest architects. The youngest of the bunch is City Club of Buckhead, which began in 2008 when Buckhead Club vacated its space at the Atlanta Financial Center and moved across the street to the Sovereign building. In addition, CCCC received the Tallahassee Democrat's *Reader's Choice Award* for Best Golf Course in Tallahassee. Dues there will run $700+/mo when everything is added on. Simply Buckhead is an upscale lifestyle magazine focused on the best and brightest individuals, businesses and events in Buckhead, Brookhaven, Sandy Springs, Dunwoody and Chamblee. The Brookhaven Room can hold 50 guests in atheater layout and 20 guests inclassroom style and U-shape configurations. What are some highly rated private clubs in Atlanta, GA? Everyone uptight, etc. LOG-IN INSTRUCTIONS Please use the temporary password given to you by the Club. You need to do a full commute to one or live in between. Should your requirements be of a smaller nature, the Lakeview Room showcases best what its name implies our lovely lake, as well as the tennis courts, pool, and part of the golf course. Weve narrowed our focus to the Crabapple/Alpharetta/Milton areas. On the other hand, GolfersBag.com says that the initiation fee at the Brookhaven Country Club is $2,700 and the monthly dues are around $350. Upload or insert images from URL. I did it for 5 years. Excellent choice Scotty Squareback and Odyssey OG #7, Srixon ZX5 MKII Irons 4-PW Like New and a Titleist U505 4 Iron, OG Nike TW13 PING i59 irons Vessel Stand bag (trade). Nominations are reviewed by the Membership Committee during a 60 day Club posting period and are forwarded to the Board of Directors on a monthly basis. Note: Some of my initiation fees are estimates so i may be off in some my comparisons and might get some folks complaining that I put their club in a category with another one. 5. We've been social members of Brookstone for a couple of years and happy there. 10 minutes further away than Rivermont and Pinetree. Subscribe now to get notified about exclusive offers from Simply Buckhead! I found that you hit traffic if you tried to get there in the afternoon. A lot will depend on how far out in the suburbs you want to live. Srixon ZX5 5iron,Srixon ZX7 (6-9) - UST Recoil 110 F5. For business meetings, the Lakeview Room can accommodate 70 guests for a theater layout and 25 for classroom style. * Initiation budget - $30,000-$75,000 * Monthly - $300-$1,000 When speaking with people familiar with ATL golf, Atlanta Athletic Club seems to keep coming up. > > Best Courses. Atlanta CC, Ansley(Settindown), AAC(highlands).