Kenwood Country Club

[Anonymous]

We joined because we could walk there. The kids could walk there.

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Anonymous wrote:I actually enjoy that they want new members. All clubs want new members even if they act like they don't.

I appreciate Kenwood not trying to be some exclusive club like Chevy

+1. Kenwood is not trying to be Chevy. Most people at Kenwood DGAF about social climbing.

LOL no

Exactly, more like the opposite. Social climbers who arent very good at it.

At least at Chevy you legendarily have to know several people to get an invite. People are just calling up Kenwood and demanding to join. it makes sense to join something when all your friends are members- when you're calling the office because you dont know anyone but just want to be a part of a country club, that's way more of a social climber.

I’m the PP that doesn’t know anyone at Kenwood. We don’t care about social climbing - just looking for a convenient place to play golf (without the hassle of a public course), swim, tennis and low key family oriented country club. I grew up with a country club in other state and thoroughly enjoyed the convenience/experience and would want it for our kids. If I wanted to social climb, I’d take up my colleagues, friends and neighbors who have offered to sponsor us at Congressional, Columbia, Edgemoor among others, unprompted. We’ve never taken them up on it. We’re now starting to consider something low key that seems like a good fit for our family is all.

Really not buying this story TBH, but you will still be marked as a social climber for joining a club where you know absolutely NO ONE, that's not even an excellent club with extraordinary facilities (which might explain why someone would want to join despite knowing not a single soul). So people will talk. But if you dont care what people say, then go for it, and why are you posting here?

Tell me, what is a family who moved to the area and just wants a place to swim, play tennis, and golf but who doesn't know anyone yet supposed to do? You're giving this wayyy too much thought.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I actually enjoy that they want new members. All clubs want new members even if they act like they don't.

I appreciate Kenwood not trying to be some exclusive club like Chevy

+1. Kenwood is not trying to be Chevy. Most people at Kenwood DGAF about social climbing.

LOL no

Exactly, more like the opposite. Social climbers who arent very good at it.

At least at Chevy you legendarily have to know several people to get an invite. People are just calling up Kenwood and demanding to join. it makes sense to join something when all your friends are members- when you're calling the office because you dont know anyone but just want to be a part of a country club, that's way more of a social climber.

I’m the PP that doesn’t know anyone at Kenwood. We don’t care about social climbing - just looking for a convenient place to play golf (without the hassle of a public course), swim, tennis and low key family oriented country club. I grew up with a country club in other state and thoroughly enjoyed the convenience/experience and would want it for our kids. If I wanted to social climb, I’d take up my colleagues, friends and neighbors who have offered to sponsor us at Congressional, Columbia, Edgemoor among others, unprompted. We’ve never taken them up on it. We’re now starting to consider something low key that seems like a good fit for our family is all.

Really not buying this story TBH, but you will still be marked as a social climber for joining a club where you know absolutely NO ONE, that's not even an excellent club with extraordinary facilities (which might explain why someone would want to join despite knowing not a single soul). So people will talk. But if you dont care what people say, then go for it, and why are you posting here?

Tell me, what is a family who moved to the area and just wants a place to swim, play tennis, and golf but who doesn't know anyone yet supposed to do? You're giving this wayyy too much thought.

But the PP apparently has been begged by multiple families to join several different clubs in the area, so they didnt just move. But for some reason, they're rejecting all of those places for kenwood. 🤔

[Anonymous]

I hate DCUM sometimes. You all read way too much into it. It’s not begging. It’s being on good terms with friends and neighbors who invite you to their club and realize you might be a good fit. So they suggest that they’d sponsor you in passing conversation. That’s my experience at least. People don’t always have ulterior motives. Sometimes they are waiting for the right time in their life to explore these things (eg, established enough in their careers, kids old enough, etc). But whatever, it’s clearly absurd for the PP to inquire anonymously about this. To learn about the club and process without having to look stupid for doing so. I thought that’s what posts like this were for.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I hate DCUM sometimes. You all read way too much into it. It’s not begging. It’s being on good terms with friends and neighbors who invite you to their club and realize you might be a good fit. So they suggest that they’d sponsor you in passing conversation. That’s my experience at least. People don’t always have ulterior motives. Sometimes they are waiting for the right time in their life to explore these things (eg, established enough in their careers, kids old enough, etc). But whatever, it’s clearly absurd for the PP to inquire anonymously about this. To learn about the club and process without having to look stupid for doing so. I thought that’s what posts like this were for.

Well if you hate the judgment like that on here, then you wont do well at these country clubs. it's ALL about judging and identifying the social climbers and steering clear of the social leech types. So people are going to notice. If you're okay with that, join. If you cant stand people raising an eyebrow- well, you're not going to suddenly find acceptance and "no judgement" at a country club of all places.

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Anonymous wrote:I hate DCUM sometimes. You all read way too much into it. It’s not begging. It’s being on good terms with friends and neighbors who invite you to their club and realize you might be a good fit. So they suggest that they’d sponsor you in passing conversation. That’s my experience at least. People don’t always have ulterior motives. Sometimes they are waiting for the right time in their life to explore these things (eg, established enough in their careers, kids old enough, etc). But whatever, it’s clearly absurd for the PP to inquire anonymously about this. To learn about the club and process without having to look stupid for doing so. I thought that’s what posts like this were for.

Well if you hate the judgment like that on here, then you wont do well at these country clubs. it's ALL about judging and identifying the social climbers and steering clear of the social leech types. So people are going to notice. If you're okay with that, join. If you cant stand people raising an eyebrow- well, you're not going to suddenly find acceptance and "no judgement" at a country club of all places.

no it's not. Do you belong to one of them?

Most people, particularly at Kenwood, are the exact opposite. Sure you will have bad eggs everywhere, but good lord don't just spew crap that isn't true.

Why do people on this site frown at people who want to play golf!? There are no good public courses remotely convenient to the DC area. The fact that I joined a club wasn't to feel superior, it was to play golf when I want, at a nice course, will little delay or congestion.

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Anonymous wrote:I hate DCUM sometimes. You all read way too much into it. It’s not begging. It’s being on good terms with friends and neighbors who invite you to their club and realize you might be a good fit. So they suggest that they’d sponsor you in passing conversation. That’s my experience at least. People don’t always have ulterior motives. Sometimes they are waiting for the right time in their life to explore these things (eg, established enough in their careers, kids old enough, etc). But whatever, it’s clearly absurd for the PP to inquire anonymously about this. To learn about the club and process without having to look stupid for doing so. I thought that’s what posts like this were for.

Well if you hate the judgment like that on here, then you wont do well at these country clubs. it's ALL about judging and identifying the social climbers and steering clear of the social leech types. So people are going to notice. If you're okay with that, join. If you cant stand people raising an eyebrow- well, you're not going to suddenly find acceptance and "no judgement" at a country club of all places.

no it's not. Do you belong to one of them?

Most people, particularly at Kenwood, are the exact opposite. Sure you will have bad eggs everywhere, but good lord don't just spew crap that isn't true.

Why do people on this site frown at people who want to play golf!? There are no good public courses remotely convenient to the DC area. The fact that I joined a club wasn't to feel superior, it was to play golf when I want, at a nice course, will little delay or congestion.

+1. For those that play golf and live in and around Bethesda, where are you going to go? Falls Road? No, it's too crowded along with rangers who don't make sure people are keeping pace and a crummy overpriced driving range and a course that gets a ton of play. PB Dye or Whiskey Creek? Sure, I guess. For an hour's drive and $80-$150 a round. That's not convenient nor reasonable to hop out to hit balls on a weekday night. At a certain point, you want to pay for convenience and access as well as a sense of community that you don't get with public courses.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I hate DCUM sometimes. You all read way too much into it. It’s not begging. It’s being on good terms with friends and neighbors who invite you to their club and realize you might be a good fit. So they suggest that they’d sponsor you in passing conversation. That’s my experience at least. People don’t always have ulterior motives. Sometimes they are waiting for the right time in their life to explore these things (eg, established enough in their careers, kids old enough, etc). But whatever, it’s clearly absurd for the PP to inquire anonymously about this. To learn about the club and process without having to look stupid for doing so. I thought that’s what posts like this were for.

Well if you hate the judgment like that on here, then you wont do well at these country clubs. it's ALL about judging and identifying the social climbers and steering clear of the social leech types. So people are going to notice. If you're okay with that, join. If you cant stand people raising an eyebrow- well, you're not going to suddenly find acceptance and "no judgement" at a country club of all places.

no it's not. Do you belong to one of them?

Most people, particularly at Kenwood, are the exact opposite. Sure you will have bad eggs everywhere, but good lord don't just spew crap that isn't true.

Why do people on this site frown at people who want to play golf!? There are no good public courses remotely convenient to the DC area. The fact that I joined a club wasn't to feel superior, it was to play golf when I want, at a nice course, will little delay or congestion.

+1. For those that play golf and live in and around Bethesda, where are you going to go? Falls Road? No, it's too crowded along with rangers who don't make sure people are keeping pace and a crummy overpriced driving range and a course that gets a ton of play. PB Dye or Whiskey Creek? Sure, I guess. For an hour's drive and $80-$150 a round. That's not convenient nor reasonable to hop out to hit balls on a weekday night. At a certain point, you want to pay for convenience and access as well as a sense of community that you don't get with public courses.

Exactly! There are very nice public courses "around" the area but they are easily 45- 1.5hr drive. That is insane. With a local club I can wake, get the first tee time of the day and be back home by the time our kids are finished breakfast.

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Anonymous wrote:I hate DCUM sometimes. You all read way too much into it. It’s not begging. It’s being on good terms with friends and neighbors who invite you to their club and realize you might be a good fit. So they suggest that they’d sponsor you in passing conversation. That’s my experience at least. People don’t always have ulterior motives. Sometimes they are waiting for the right time in their life to explore these things (eg, established enough in their careers, kids old enough, etc). But whatever, it’s clearly absurd for the PP to inquire anonymously about this. To learn about the club and process without having to look stupid for doing so. I thought that’s what posts like this were for.

Well if you hate the judgment like that on here, then you wont do well at these country clubs. it's ALL about judging and identifying the social climbers and steering clear of the social leech types. So people are going to notice. If you're okay with that, join. If you cant stand people raising an eyebrow- well, you're not going to suddenly find acceptance and "no judgement" at a country club of all places.

no it's not. Do you belong to one of them?

Most people, particularly at Kenwood, are the exact opposite. Sure you will have bad eggs everywhere, but good lord don't just spew crap that isn't true.

Why do people on this site frown at people who want to play golf!? There are no good public courses remotely convenient to the DC area. The fact that I joined a club wasn't to feel superior, it was to play golf when I want, at a nice course, will little delay or congestion.

People on this site (and in the DC area, in general) "frown at people" who have something they do not - and then, in their misery, wonder why they are so miserable. Not too difficult to figure out. Like a petulant child: "WHAAAAAAAA......SHE has something I want!" stomp. stomp, stomp.......

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Anonymous wrote:I hate DCUM sometimes. You all read way too much into it. It’s not begging. It’s being on good terms with friends and neighbors who invite you to their club and realize you might be a good fit. So they suggest that they’d sponsor you in passing conversation. That’s my experience at least. People don’t always have ulterior motives. Sometimes they are waiting for the right time in their life to explore these things (eg, established enough in their careers, kids old enough, etc). But whatever, it’s clearly absurd for the PP to inquire anonymously about this. To learn about the club and process without having to look stupid for doing so. I thought that’s what posts like this were for.

Well if you hate the judgment like that on here, then you wont do well at these country clubs. it's ALL about judging and identifying the social climbers and steering clear of the social leech types. So people are going to notice. If you're okay with that, join. If you cant stand people raising an eyebrow- well, you're not going to suddenly find acceptance and "no judgement" at a country club of all places.

no it's not. Do you belong to one of them?

Most people, particularly at Kenwood, are the exact opposite. Sure you will have bad eggs everywhere, but good lord don't just spew crap that isn't true.

Why do people on this site frown at people who want to play golf!? There are no good public courses remotely convenient to the DC area. The fact that I joined a club wasn't to feel superior, it was to play golf when I want, at a nice course, will little delay or congestion.

People on this site (and in the DC area, in general) "frown at people" who have something they do not - and then, in their misery, wonder why they are so miserable. Not too difficult to figure out. Like a petulant child: "WHAAAAAAAA......SHE has something I want!" stomp. stomp, stomp.......

And apparently can't fathom someone genuinely interested in something solely for its own sake like golf and not their social advancement. Such nasty, backbiters we have in this area. No wonder the PP finds some of the people on DCUM offputting.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I hate DCUM sometimes. You all read way too much into it. It’s not begging. It’s being on good terms with friends and neighbors who invite you to their club and realize you might be a good fit. So they suggest that they’d sponsor you in passing conversation. That’s my experience at least. People don’t always have ulterior motives. Sometimes they are waiting for the right time in their life to explore these things (eg, established enough in their careers, kids old enough, etc). But whatever, it’s clearly absurd for the PP to inquire anonymously about this. To learn about the club and process without having to look stupid for doing so. I thought that’s what posts like this were for.

Well if you hate the judgment like that on here, then you wont do well at these country clubs. it's ALL about judging and identifying the social climbers and steering clear of the social leech types. So people are going to notice. If you're okay with that, join. If you cant stand people raising an eyebrow- well, you're not going to suddenly find acceptance and "no judgement" at a country club of all places.

no it's not. Do you belong to one of them?

Most people, particularly at Kenwood, are the exact opposite. Sure you will have bad eggs everywhere, but good lord don't just spew crap that isn't true.

Why do people on this site frown at people who want to play golf!? There are no good public courses remotely convenient to the DC area. The fact that I joined a club wasn't to feel superior, it was to play golf when I want, at a nice course, will little delay or congestion.

I actually do, so I would know. And considering your word usage and spelling, I can tell that you don't. At least not any good one.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I hate DCUM sometimes. You all read way too much into it. It’s not begging. It’s being on good terms with friends and neighbors who invite you to their club and realize you might be a good fit. So they suggest that they’d sponsor you in passing conversation. That’s my experience at least. People don’t always have ulterior motives. Sometimes they are waiting for the right time in their life to explore these things (eg, established enough in their careers, kids old enough, etc). But whatever, it’s clearly absurd for the PP to inquire anonymously about this. To learn about the club and process without having to look stupid for doing so. I thought that’s what posts like this were for.

Well if you hate the judgment like that on here, then you wont do well at these country clubs. it's ALL about judging and identifying the social climbers and steering clear of the social leech types. So people are going to notice. If you're okay with that, join. If you cant stand people raising an eyebrow- well, you're not going to suddenly find acceptance and "no judgement" at a country club of all places.

no it's not. Do you belong to one of them?

Most people, particularly at Kenwood, are the exact opposite. Sure you will have bad eggs everywhere, but good lord don't just spew crap that isn't true.

Why do people on this site frown at people who want to play golf!? There are no good public courses remotely convenient to the DC area. The fact that I joined a club wasn't to feel superior, it was to play golf when I want, at a nice course, will little delay or congestion.

I actually do, so I would know. And considering your word usage and spelling, I can tell that you don't. At least not any good one.

But I do... I guess I don't care if I mistype on an anonymous forum. Whatever makes you feel better, bud.

You may need new friends if you think it's ALL about judging and identifying social climbers.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I hate DCUM sometimes. You all read way too much into it. It’s not begging. It’s being on good terms with friends and neighbors who invite you to their club and realize you might be a good fit. So they suggest that they’d sponsor you in passing conversation. That’s my experience at least. People don’t always have ulterior motives. Sometimes they are waiting for the right time in their life to explore these things (eg, established enough in their careers, kids old enough, etc). But whatever, it’s clearly absurd for the PP to inquire anonymously about this. To learn about the club and process without having to look stupid for doing so. I thought that’s what posts like this were for.

Well if you hate the judgment like that on here, then you wont do well at these country clubs. it's ALL about judging and identifying the social climbers and steering clear of the social leech types. So people are going to notice. If you're okay with that, join. If you cant stand people raising an eyebrow- well, you're not going to suddenly find acceptance and "no judgement" at a country club of all places.

no it's not. Do you belong to one of them?

Most people, particularly at Kenwood, are the exact opposite. Sure you will have bad eggs everywhere, but good lord don't just spew crap that isn't true.

Why do people on this site frown at people who want to play golf!? There are no good public courses remotely convenient to the DC area. The fact that I joined a club wasn't to feel superior, it was to play golf when I want, at a nice course, will little delay or congestion.

I actually do, so I would know. And considering your word usage and spelling, I can tell that you don't. At least not any good one.

But I do... I guess I don't care if I mistype on an anonymous forum. Whatever makes you feel better, bud.

You may need new friends if you think it's ALL about judging and identifying social climbers.

+1 to the PP that I've highlighted. You're actually making members of Kenwood look bad, assuming you're a member. I think this is exactly the kind of person I loathe and wish to avoid.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I hate DCUM sometimes. You all read way too much into it. It’s not begging. It’s being on good terms with friends and neighbors who invite you to their club and realize you might be a good fit. So they suggest that they’d sponsor you in passing conversation. That’s my experience at least. People don’t always have ulterior motives. Sometimes they are waiting for the right time in their life to explore these things (eg, established enough in their careers, kids old enough, etc). But whatever, it’s clearly absurd for the PP to inquire anonymously about this. To learn about the club and process without having to look stupid for doing so. I thought that’s what posts like this were for.

Well if you hate the judgment like that on here, then you wont do well at these country clubs. it's ALL about judging and identifying the social climbers and steering clear of the social leech types. So people are going to notice. If you're okay with that, join. If you cant stand people raising an eyebrow- well, you're not going to suddenly find acceptance and "no judgement" at a country club of all places.

no it's not. Do you belong to one of them?

Most people, particularly at Kenwood, are the exact opposite. Sure you will have bad eggs everywhere, but good lord don't just spew crap that isn't true.

Why do people on this site frown at people who want to play golf!? There are no good public courses remotely convenient to the DC area. The fact that I joined a club wasn't to feel superior, it was to play golf when I want, at a nice course, will little delay or congestion.

I actually do, so I would know. And considering your word usage and spelling, I can tell that you don't. At least not any good one.

But I do... I guess I don't care if I mistype on an anonymous forum. Whatever makes you feel better, bud.

You may need new friends if you think it's ALL about judging and identifying social climbers.

+1 to the PP that I've highlighted. You're actually making members of Kenwood look bad, assuming you're a member. I think this is exactly the kind of person I loathe and wish to avoid.

Oh no... what will the members of Kenwood do now that you don't want to join? Can someone help them before they get tears into their dirty martinis?

[Anonymous]

Coincidentally, a friend of mine just texted me "I ran into so-and-so at Kenmore." My reaction was, "what's Kenmore?" My friend then explained that it was a club that they just joined. My friend doesn't golf. My friend's spouse is a huge social climber, however.