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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Like OP, I also live in Bethesda and was genuinely surprised at the number of country clubs in our area.  There are 5 country clubs just in Bethesda/Chevy Chase -- Kenwood, Chevy Chase Club, Columbia, Congressional, and Bethesda CC.

I grew up in the midwest where golf is very popular.  [b]But there are a lot of nice public courses in the midwest, where people can play.[/b]  (And a lot of nice public pools.)  And the country club dues are not absurdly-high.  I was surprised by how few public golf courses in the Bethesda area, but I guess that, in a close-in suburb, the priority is to put housing rather than golf courses.

I really wish I belonged to a country club, as they seem awesome (golf, tennis, activities, pool, fitness center)!  We can afford it, but my husband has a knee-jerk reaction against the idea of a country club, even though we know plenty of people who belong to them and who would probably be willing to write us a recommendation letter.

We do belong to a neighborhood pool club, and the only "criteria" is that you have to live in the neighborhood.  There is a waiting list, but once you wait it out a few years, you can join.  I wish that there were no waiting list, but the NIMBY's near the pool oppose any noise, and so hence the county limits the # of members.  The pool creates a nice feel of community within the neighborhood (once you get off the wait list).

I honestly wish everyone had access to this kind of recreational amenity (like a country club).  I wish counties and cities could make facilities like this more readily available to the public, as I believe it would enhance the quality of life.  If I were on the Montgomery County Council, this would be my #1 priority, as I believe the quality of life is such an important goal.[/quote]

Just for the record, the DMV has great public golf options, both municipal and upscale daily fee.
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Montgomery County has public golf courses and a variety of indoor and outdoor public pools. They are more crowded than a private swim club and have more limited hours but can still be a lot of fun.[/quote]

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