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Because they are private they get to make their own rules and choose who can be members. You never here of any issues at a country club? Any of you members at a country club
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Some friends were a member of the local golf club / country club back home. I used to go down. It was nice.
What's your issue? These people pay, it's a private place. They aren't hurting anyone. They're not even doing anything immoral or annoying. Ffs.
High tea is the bees knees.
What's your issue? These people pay, it's a private place. They aren't hurting anyone. They're not even doing anything immoral or annoying. Ffs.
High tea is the bees knees.
Garrett Hawke
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I think the issue is that a lot of them are invite only, so they tend to have very um. Same looking patrons.
Some of them are really nice tho. We used to go to one which was just pay for membership (none of that invite nonsense) when I was in high school. It was good for swimming.
John Kowalski
Banned
What do people do in country clubs?
swing
BruiserBear
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My friend's father is a member at a local country club. They invited me to play a round for free a couple weeks ago. We were on the first tee getting ready to start and a club official approaches my friends dad, and he turns to me and says "you're gonna have to buy a pair of shorts in our pro shop, because we don't allow cargo shorts on our course".
Yes, the pair of pockets on the front of my shorts meant they were not OK at this country club. LOL
So I was escorted into the shop and shown a couple shorts to buy. They were $50 shorts.
Thankfully my friend's dad insisted he pick up the tab since he didn't warn me of the ridiculous rules.
Yeah, country club's are kind of stupid.
Yes, the pair of pockets on the front of my shorts meant they were not OK at this country club. LOL
So I was escorted into the shop and shown a couple shorts to buy. They were $50 shorts.
Thankfully my friend's dad insisted he pick up the tab since he didn't warn me of the ridiculous rules.
Yeah, country club's are kind of stupid.
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Lol this guy here told me, I don't mind diversity as long as it's kept out of my club and neighborhood
The irony here is that "high tea" was actually a more working class thing, while "low tea" is the mid-afternoon, snack on cute sandwiches bit.
http://www.blendedmec.com/whistle-stop/high-tea-low-tea-afternoon-tea
Drink, play golf and discuss "the negro problem".
CF_Fighter
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The rest of my extended family are members of one, but my immediate family decided against it. It's nice to go to for certain family events, but the food gives my stomach a good bit of trouble and I can't stand the people there. I will never join one as that money can be used for more fun and enjoyable things my future family will do together.
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😂😂😂😂😂
Yet your money is just as green as everyone else's.
jchap
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My family had a membership at two clubs when I was growing up and it was awesome. Giant pool to swim in. Unlimited golf and tennis. Good food. I spent nearly every day of summer during my childhood at our club.
Golf is where it really pays off. If you play often it can get expensive to even play at public courses. I played so much golf we definitely came out ahead on the membership dues.
Golf is where it really pays off. If you play often it can get expensive to even play at public courses. I played so much golf we definitely came out ahead on the membership dues.
Except everyone who belongs to the country club knows the rules so it really isn't an issue. Actually, as a rule, do not wear cargo shorts to a nice golf course, country club or not. You may think it's snooty but think of it as a uniform, common to all sports.
Country clubs only really have 1 requirement..money. There may be a couple exceptions to the rule but you'd be hard pressed to find 5 of them in the US.
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Let's make a Gaf country club
BruiserBear
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They were nice shorts with a pocket on the front. I've worn them at a dozen other golf courses around here, and never had a problem.
One country club and suddenly there is a problem. It's snooty.
The only country club near me wouldn't let Bill Gates in for years.
Coming from the state of Georgia, and as a family that was a member of a CC, let me say that there certainly are a few clubs that have unspoken rules regarding membership. The whole "rowdy" clause.
It's fucked but it's still around.
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I have so many golf outfits
Aquamarine
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I have really fond memories of country clubs when I was younger...used to go to them all the time growing up.
Now I live in New York City so...I don't tend to go all that often anymore.
Now I live in New York City so...I don't tend to go all that often anymore.
Cow Mengde
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Guys, let's start our own country club for Gaffers only. Well call it the Donkey Kong Country Club. We'll play nothing but games that has Donkey Kong in it.
ChubbyHuggs
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My ex's dad lives in a private neighborhood with a golf course going through it and there's a country club just a block over. To be rich...
block tower
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country clubs seem like the worst place to have fun or relax. but whatever floats your boatshoes..
I got the same shit at my father in laws country club in Florida, in the bar. They made me tuck in the flaps, lol. Then some douche walks in the bar in a ratty ass tank top and they said nothing. Assholes.
Lol
Winterfang
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You are a hero.
Fancy Clown
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lol me as well.
Thatonemoor
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Gaf Gold members only I assume.
DUFFMCWALIN
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To be fair cargo shorts are absolutely disgusting and no one should be wearing them.
That's what GAF Gold is. Invite-only paid membership to keep the riff raff out.
Usually they're centered around golf clubs and/or tennis facilities. Some will also offer a pretty nice gym and pool(s).
There's a social element with weekend events - such as charity dinners or balls. The clubhouse has relatively mediocre food, although the weekend brunches are usually pretty good.
In terms of renting facilities, most clubs will actually let non-members rent them out - e.g. schools for Proms.
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So good
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Country clubs feel like an escape, a place where you can get wild on your own and have a hell of a lot of fun. Not exactly PC fun though!
ReturnOfTheRAT
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Not for me. It's one thing go be privileged and cognizant of that.
Outright snobbery like what you find a Country club is too much. I find people with a chip on their shoulder, always trying to prove something, and I can't stand it
Outright snobbery like what you find a Country club is too much. I find people with a chip on their shoulder, always trying to prove something, and I can't stand it
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