Bethesda Country Club
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Anonymous
| Thoughts on this club? Is it old and stuffy or have a good mix of young people? How are the amenities there? |
Anonymous
| Lots of young people. New money party scene. Great facilities. |
Anonymous
| What is the joining fee and monthly fees? Is it the kind of club that you have done ownership of or is it owned by another entity? |
Anonymous
| It always has been and always will be the step child of country clubs in this area |
Anonymous
Maybe, but its the only club with a sizeable number of members of color. Which ranks if pretty damn high for me. |
Anonymous
Joining was $30K for non golf, $60 with golf a few years ago. |
Anonymous
| I've never been to Bethesda Country Club, nor know any members. I've visited Chevy Chase as a frequent guest over the years and like it's old school vibe. However, I'm going through the membership process now at Kenwood, and everyone I've met, from members to the professionals have been incredibly helpful and kind. I'm very impressed with the tennis facilities and pros- tennis is the main reason I'm joining. I'm already a long time member of the oldest private downtown club and use it frequently for dining and social. But frankly have become bored with some of the super right leaning members who have seemed to feel empowered now. I have found Kenwood is diverse, but certainly has plenty of old money, wasps families- maybe as much as Chevy Chase, which seems to be the chosen club today of Fox media and other more limelight type Washington folks- people out to impress. I'm bored with those folks.I love that Kenwood is low-key, very family oriented, and love the historic old school Tudor clubhouse, and the fantastic newish health and tennis facilities. I'm looking forward to my time at Kenwood. Plus it's only 12 minutes from my house in upper NW Washington. |
Anonymous
The pics online don’t reflect this. |
Anonymous
| Lots of young people, lots of great programs and events for families. It has a party scene. Facilities are great, especially the bars, tennis and pools. The golf practice area is lacking but the course is nice. If golf is your priority, look at congressional, woodmont or TPC. If tennis or social activities are your priorities, then BCC is a great choice. |
Anonymous
| New money. Diverse. Nice facilities. Good golf course but inferior to Congressional up the road. Lower initiation fee than some other clubs but more expensive per year (with other dues, minimums). Easier to get into than any of the more prestigious Cs (requires only 2 recommendations). |
Anonymous
| I think they are renovating the fitness club. But I think the facilities are nice. I’ve been frequently as a guest. |
Anonymous
| how much is annual dues and minimums? |
Anonymous
Families that belong there are quite nice. The 3 I know all attended Ivies and are quite down to earth. |
Anonymous
All Kenwood families I know are very nice. It would be our first choice for sure. We have been asked to apply in the past but the timing was not right. How long is the process to join and what is the process? |
Anonymous
| Bethesda is a nightmare. There are hardly any programs for kids which was a huge factor for us joining a club. The events are lacking and each year the quality of the major club events get worse. The summer camp is a joke compared to other clubs in the area. They've hemorrhaged all of their senior staff over the last few years and the staff that are remaining are miserable to work with. The only plus at this point is that majority of the members we have met are friendly and the food is great. Wish we would have stuck it out on the waitlist of another club |