country club

a suburban club for recreation and socializing

A country club is a private club that offers a variety of recreational sports facilities to its members. The term is mainly used in the United States. Two of the most common types of facilities are tennis and golf clubs, although others sports such as polo are seen as well. Country clubs are generally exclusive organizations, and the more expensive U.S. clubs' membership fees can exceed $300,000. Many clubs have additional requirements to join, such as limiting membership to a specific company's employees or requiring members to reside in a particular housing community.

Social and class issues in the United States - Critics of exclusive country clubs argue that the high membership fees are a means to exclude "undesirables" without explicitly excluding applicants based on race or other critera. In support of this claim, critics point out that club membership and maintenance fees can significantly exceed the upkeep costs necessary to maintain a country club's facilities.In the United States, controversy over country clubs is related to the inherent tensions between members' right of First Amendment to the United States Constitutionfree association and the public's right of equal access. The controversy over Augusta National Golf Club, which hosts The Masters TournamentThe Masters golf tournament, has been a specific example of this tension.Augusta National does not allow female members to join, yet membership is considered a valuable asset for corporate executives. The club's membership includes many of the most powerful men in American business and politics. Martha Burk, head of the National Council of Women's Organizations, has protested that the PGA (golf)PGA and corporate sponsors of the tournament tacitly endorse the club's men-only policy.In 2004, Augusta National chose to terminate sponsorship and pay for the golf tournament through other means. In 2005, the tournament will once again sell corporate sponsorships.Golf, tennis and other "country club sports" are frequent aids to sales and social networknetworking in the business world. Critics assert that country clubs' membership restrictions serve to hinder the career development of non-members.

United Kingdom - In the United Kingdom, most exclusive golf clubs are simply golf clubs, and play a smaller role in their communities than American country clubs; Gentlemen's club (traditional)gentlemen's clubs in Britain fill many roles of the country club in the United States. The class issues referred to above are less significant than in the U.S. and the race issues are much less relevant. The issue of male-only clubs does, however, sometimes arouse controversy. On an episode of ''Room 101 (TV series)Room 101'' in 1995, Jeremy Clarkson successfully argued the case for the condemnation of golf clubs because of the mentality of those who frequent them.

Malt Liqour - "Country Club" is a malt liqour beverage brewed by the Pabst Brewing Company / G. Heileman Brewing Co. A lighter, sweet-tasting malt liqour it goes well with the hot summers found in Southern states. This primarily explains its distribution; which is primarily limited to the Southern and Southwestern United States. Although not as widely distributed as other malt liqours, it purportedly has a loyal following.Category:Sports cultureCategory:Golf clubs and coursesde:Country Club

Sports and Travel Argentina
Playargentina is a British Operator based in Buenos Aires who works speicifically with English speaking clients visting Argentina.
http://www.playargentina.com/

WJOB and The Calumet Press
WJOB AM 1230 is a radio station located in Hammond, Indiana. It also houses The Calumet Press, a community paper that's been running for over 68 years.
http://www.wjobcalpress.com/

Pemberton Valley Lodge
85 unit all suite hotel boasting beautiful mountain views. Always free parking and year round Heated Outdoor Hot Tub and Pool.
http://www.pembertonvalleylodge.com/

Ryder Golf School
A destination where only for serious golfers.
http://www.rydergolfschool.com/

stock photo agency
a stock photo agency
http://www.painetworks.com/

Florida Golf Real Estate Information Center
Find out what country clubs have to offer. Real estate and golf course membership information. Also review amenities available. Find the perfect community for your retirement or second home.
http://www.floridagolfrealty.com/

The Country Club Plaza
Downtown business district offers shopping, food, entertainment, and cultural events.
http://www.countryclubplaza.com/

Silverado Country Club & Golf Course
An excellent way to enjoy Napa Valley's natural beauty is to play the two, 18-hole golf courses, each in the distinctive style of their architect, Robert Trent Jones, Jr.
http://www.silveradoresort.com/

Charlevoix Country Club
18-hole Jerry Matthews designed golf course and Mahogany's Restaurant. Photo tour of the facilities.
http://www.chxcountryclub.com/

Orchid Country Club
Three 9 hole courses named after orchids, the Aranda, Vanda and Dendro.
http://www.orchidclub.com/

Sunshower Country Club - Richmond, IN
This family oriented nudist club in southeastern Indiana features swimming pool, hiking, sports and accommodations/camping. Member AANR and MSA
http://www.sunshower.com

Country Club Bank
A full service financial institution serving the banking needs of Greater Kansas City, Missouri.
http://www.countryclubbank.com/

Phuket Country Club
A 27 hole golf course in Phuket, Thailand. Host to 1992 Kosaido Thailand Open.
http://www.phuketcountryclub.com/