I only know two families at WG and neither of them are snooty/social climbers. Both friendly, down-to-earth families. Both have told me they only joined for the golf because the DH's are big golfers.

Anonymous wrote:This is kind of a bummer ... I was thinking of joining the waitlist because I would like a little bit more than the neighborhood swim clubs have to offer ... e.g., good snack bar, drinks, nicer amenities, and of course, golf. But the nearly unanimous refrain of social climbing / snobbery is disheartening. I grew up in a country club and do fine among the 'society' set, but I prefer a down to earth crowd that is a little rough around the edges and happy to be. I live in Arlington, so WGCC is the most convenient, but does a place that's less superficial exist (cognizant we are talking about CCs)? Or, is this just sniping from the crowd that hates country clubs under any circumstance?

Chevy Chase Club or "chevy" as the members call it is a great alternative. Very down to earth. Dues are steep and you have to know someone.

Hmmm, we live in the neighborhood and were thinking of joining. We have found most of our neighbors to be very down to earth so it's a little sad to hear that the country club is snooty. My husband golfs but I would like to join because we can walk to the pool. Reading this though makes me think we will not fit in. We have money but don't care about appearances and social climbing at all. The waitlist at Overlee is absurd so there aren't many options.

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Anonymous wrote:This is kind of a bummer ... I was thinking of joining the waitlist because I would like a little bit more than the neighborhood swim clubs have to offer ... e.g., good snack bar, drinks, nicer amenities, and of course, golf. But the nearly unanimous refrain of social climbing / snobbery is disheartening. I grew up in a country club and do fine among the 'society' set, but I prefer a down to earth crowd that is a little rough around the edges and happy to be. I live in Arlington, so WGCC is the most convenient, but does a place that's less superficial exist (cognizant we are talking about CCs)? Or, is this just sniping from the crowd that hates country clubs under any circumstance?

What does this mean? Just wondering. They like to drink and have a good time, or they are a bit trashy?

Haha ... I'm the PP ... more the former - drink & have a good time. Live and let live kind of people. Folks that don't mind leaving the house without an 'outfit' and are happy to have kids in mismatched socks if it means they dressed themselves. Trashy falls more in the 'rough' category than the 'rough around the edges' bucket.

Hmm, I could see the drinking part for sure, but not sure about the mismatched socks and live and let live. The family I know who have applied and are on the waitlist, dress up to drop their kids at Sunday school even though they are not going to church! It's all about appearances.

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Anonymous wrote:This is kind of a bummer ... I was thinking of joining the waitlist because I would like a little bit more than the neighborhood swim clubs have to offer ... e.g., good snack bar, drinks, nicer amenities, and of course, golf. But the nearly unanimous refrain of social climbing / snobbery is disheartening. I grew up in a country club and do fine among the 'society' set, but I prefer a down to earth crowd that is a little rough around the edges and happy to be. I live in Arlington, so WGCC is the most convenient, but does a place that's less superficial exist (cognizant we are talking about CCs)? Or, is this just sniping from the crowd that hates country clubs under any circumstance?

What does this mean? Just wondering. They like to drink and have a good time, or they are a bit trashy?

Haha ... I'm the PP ... more the former - drink & have a good time. Live and let live kind of people. Folks that don't mind leaving the house without an 'outfit' and are happy to have kids in mismatched socks if it means they dressed themselves. Trashy falls more in the 'rough' category than the 'rough around the edges' bucket.

Anonymous wrote:This is kind of a bummer ... I was thinking of joining the waitlist because I would like a little bit more than the neighborhood swim clubs have to offer ... e.g., good snack bar, drinks, nicer amenities, and of course, golf. But the nearly unanimous refrain of social climbing / snobbery is disheartening. I grew up in a country club and do fine among the 'society' set, but I prefer a down to earth crowd that is a little rough around the edges and happy to be. I live in Arlington, so WGCC is the most convenient, but does a place that's less superficial exist (cognizant we are talking about CCs)? Or, is this just sniping from the crowd that hates country clubs under any circumstance?

What does this mean? Just wondering. They like to drink and have a good time, or they are a bit trashy?

Steer clear. There is a group of WG moms that hang out at the Harrison Street Starbucks on Fridays mornings. They are THE most vapid and gossipy group of women. They talk about person after person and their kids. So mean. What these ladies don't quite understand is that there are always ears listening. This is essentially the kind of women at WGCC with few but some exceptions.

Anonymous wrote:Yes, many of the members are social climbers and drop "the club" into every conversation.

I've noticed this a lot this year.

Anonymous wrote:The swim team there is great so I'm not sure why the PP said the swimming wasn't good. They often win the ccsda champs and have a large and active team. The fitness center is very nice too, and the food is good. Expensive to join, but I don't know how much.

As of 2012, it was $70,000 to join. $12,000 is due to apply. 2-3 year wait list.

We don't belong but have lived in the neighborhood for years and know many people that do. Yes, many of the members are social climbers and drop "the club" into every conversation, but some of my and my kids' closest friends are members and are very relaxed about it. The pool area is nice, the food is decent - not great, but OK, and it's nice to sit on the terrace on a warm summer evening. If my husband or I golfed or played tennis, or if we lived within walking distance for the pool we might have joined, but never did.

If you live in the neighborhood you're going to run into the social climbers regardless of whether you go to Washington Golf or not - I wouldn't avoid the club just for that reason.

I go to Chevy. I dont know anyone who goes to Washington Golf. Just saying.

The swim team there is great so I'm not sure why the PP said the swimming wasn't good. They often win the ccsda champs and have a large and active team. The fitness center is very nice too, and the food is good. Expensive to join, but I don't know how much.

Gag. Many in my neighbirhood drop 'the club' in a sentence almost any chance they get.

We do not golf. I see zero other readon for us to join.

We are not 'dinner at the club' types.

We prefer great restaurants and a less stodgy/forced social scene.

This is kind of a bummer ... I was thinking of joining the waitlist because I would like a little bit more than the neighborhood swim clubs have to offer ... e.g., good snack bar, drinks, nicer amenities, and of course, golf. But the nearly unanimous refrain of social climbing / snobbery is disheartening. I grew up in a country club and do fine among the 'society' set, but I prefer a down to earth crowd that is a little rough around the edges and happy to be. I live in Arlington, so WGCC is the most convenient, but does a place that's less superficial exist (cognizant we are talking about CCs)? Or, is this just sniping from the crowd that hates country clubs under any circumstance?

it sounds like you got most of them.. it is convenient though. If you just want pool, its probably best to look elsewhere at a neighborhood swim club.