Private Clubs USA

USA
Duquesne Club
There are 10,000 private clubs in America and this one is the most exclusive and constantly voted the best of all. The club was founded in 1873 and some of it earliest members included Carnegie and Schwab.

Once an existing member has invited you to join there is a one year wait but that is if that member has written support from five other members. Then there is the $7,500 initiation fee, $175 monthly dues, plus $55 a month for the fitness centre (these fees are a few years old but they give you a good idea as to how much it costs to join this elite club).

There is 325 staff that caters to 2,700 members that also has 60 exquisite dining rooms where the dining is second to none and 30 luxurious guest rooms.

California Club
This club was established in 1887 and has over 2,000 members with an initiation fee of over $10,000. Members include leaders in business, industry and government who give this club its excellent reputation. Once inside the club you will find fine antiques, handcrafted furniture and rich imported fabrics that make this clubhouse beautiful. 

Pine Valley Golf Club
Founded in 1913 by George Crump, this golf course is consistently ranked the No.1 course in the world.

The only way you can play here is by invitation from a member or by going along on the last Saturday in September when members have their club championship match called the "Crump Cup" and doors are open to the public.

Two members were suspended here because they charged guests $10,000 per round.

Augusta National Golf Club
Augusta National Golf Club has around 300 members with fees reported to be around $25,000 - $50,000.

Membership is strictly by invitation with archaic laws that discriminate, which got the club into some serious trouble in 2003-2004 when the club televised the tournament without commercials due to the pressure put on the sponsors.

Since women are not allowed to become members the only way they can play there is as a guest of a member.
 

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