Blovion

I’m with that Hobert response. They are spot on with their reasoning. I’m 2 years into a membership and it’s been an excellent decision for me, my game, my family and my expanding golf community. 

We decided to join a private club in March and have no regrets (we had previously joined and left a semi-private years ago). For me, I knew it would get me out playing more often which has been a goal of mine for years. The initiation fee was fairly modest compared to the high-end member-owned clubs near me. The monthly fee is about half of my former car payment (that end last September). We have a quarterly food/beverage minimum that is fairly low (and alcohol counts towards that minimum). As far as benefits go, there are many:
Unlimited range time Amazing short game practice area (multiple greens, each with a bunker (one deep, one less so)) Spread out tee times which allows/encourages walking (more than half do walk) Generally can get a tee time for the same day even on weekends Teaching Pro is regarded as one of the best in the area (construction is almost finished on an instruction facility for him (simulator, garage door opens up out on to range, etc.); he has already helped me tremendously (member rate for teaching is quite affordable) New to Golf for Women Clinic has encouraged my wife to start practicing and playing/helped her meet a group of friends at the club to play/practice with Fun social events (e.g., Around the World events on Friday evenings comprising 9 holes of Captain's choice; chef has food/beverage stations between some holes to have themed appetizers and drinks) Networking and meeting new people (and seeing them again). For example a father and son joined me and a friend for a round a few weeks after I joined. The son was a freshman in high school and put on a show (Eagled the Par 5 7th after his dad applied pressure saying "this is his eagle hole" as we walked onto the tee box (he bombed a drive to 160ish out, put his second within 6 feet, and drained his putt). Father and son were extremely nice and I got to watch a show first hand. Free tees 😂 Lack of congestion resulting in rounds under four hours Organized tournaments I'm sure more will come to mind I have not yet grown tired of playing the same course and I do still play other courses in the area from time to time with friends/colleagues.