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City by city, the private club landscape and what membership really costs.
Scottsdale has one of the densest collections of private clubs in the country, shaped by desert golf and a strong winter season. Most clubs are equity or bundled with real estate, and many sit inside gated communities.
Read the guidePinehurst is a golf town first. Private clubs here range from historic walking courses to newer residential communities, and the cost of joining is generally lower than in the major metros.
Read the guidePalm Beach County holds a remarkable concentration of private golf, from old-line invitation-only clubs to newer equity communities. The season is winter, and many clubs quiet down from May through October.
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