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This looks and feels like a D. Wilson design. Lots of subtle undulations around and on the greens. The Champion Greens are the best in the area. Old fashioned Key West designed clubhouse. Top chef and wait staff. Professionals go out of their way to welcome us. Attneded the YCC Golf Academy and found it to be a first class learning experience.

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The Yacht and Country Club of Stuart

The Yacht and Country Club of Stuart is one of Stuart Florida’s original gated communities.  The first homes were built in the late 1960s on the 524 available home sites .  Currently, only a couple of vacant lots are available for those desiring new construction in the Yacht and Country Club of Stuart.   There’s a deep water canal that runs through the middle of this community and those on either side have ocean access through the Manatee Pocket to the Atlantic Ocean only a few minutes away via the Saint Lucie inlet. Homes in the Yacht and Country Club of Stuart range from 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath townhomes with garages to spacious waterfront estates with over 5,000 sq . ft. of living space, a private pool, and a deep water dock. There is a professional golf course on site (membership is not mandatory) that was updated in 2006 by Ed Seay (Arnold Palmer Designs) and Tom Walker (Gary Player Designs).  This course is friendly for beginner golfers yet is still challenging for those with low handicaps.

A community pool, tennis courts, and fitness center are separate from the club and available to all residents for a very reasonable annual fee.  In addition, residents can take advantage of a social membership to the main clubhouse which features fine dining, as well as casual meals, and many social functions throughout the year.  The basic homeowners' association fee for the Yacht and Country Club of Stuart is $310.00 a month as of June 2024.  This fee covers the gated entry and security patrols as well as the management and maintenance of all the garden areas and common grounds.  There are also a few villas on the east side of this community that are deeded as condos with some additional fees that include additional building and insurance coverage.  This is a pet-friendly community as far as the single-family homes are concerned.  There may be some restrictions for the villas depending on their rules and regulations.  Rentals are allowed with some restrictions.  There are optional fees for social and golf memberships as well as fitness club memberships. More information about memberships and the golf club can be found on the Yacht and Country Club website.

All residents enjoy easy access to Martin County’s pristine beaches, and downtown, and just a short ride to shopping, restaurants, ‘A’ rated schools, and medical facilities.  The Yacht and Country Club is a unique and wonderful community to call home.

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Initiation: $2,501 – $10,000 Dues: $5,001 – $10,000 annually

Membership Types

Full Golf Membership, Social Membership, Family Membership, Single Membership

Golf Amenities

Practice Range, Instruction, PGA Professionals on staff, Golf Shop, Men’s Invitational, Women’s Invitational, Men’s Day, Ladies Day, Couples Events, Group Play, Tee Time Structure, Regular games for drop-in play, Group of single digit players, Reciprocation with area clubs

Located Near Beach or Lake: Yes Located Near Shopping and Dining: Yes Located Near Medical Facilities: Yes Located Near Commercial Airport: No Our Club is a Gated Community: No General Location: Port St. Lucie/Stuart/Palm City, FL

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The real estate market in and around this golf club has been fluid the past several months. Our suggestion is to connect with a local Golf Certified Real Estate Agent and request a market update and/or get the latest intel on available homes for sale that may have a golf membership attached.

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Health & Wellness

Weights, Cardio, Physical Therapy, Spa Services, Locker Room with showers, Towels and amenities,

Casual Restaurant, Open for Breakfast, Formal Dining, Kid Friendly, Banquet Service, Meeting Space, A la cart Service, Buffets, Beer Available, Liquor Available, Wine Variety

Kids Pool, Adult Only Pool

Tennis Professional on staff, 4-7 Courts, Tournaments, Doubles Events, Lighted Tennis, Har-tru Courts

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Yacht & Country Club in Stuart, Florida

Established in 1969, Yacht & Country Club Inc. is a gated community and country club in Stuart, Florida, featuring a golf course designed by Charles Martyn and offering a Summer Membership option with full club privileges from May 15 to September 30, 2023.

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Established in 1969, Yacht & Country Club Inc. is a gated community and country club located in Stuart, Florida. It holds the distinction of being the first golf-course community in Martin County. Designed by Charles Martyn, the golf course is a notable feature of the club. The club offers a Summer Membership option, which includes full club privileges from May 15 to September 30, 2023. The cost for a Single Summer Membership is $2000, while a Family Summer Membership costs $2250 (including Capital Fee and tax).

Yacht & Country Club Inc

Location: Stuart, Florida

Type: Gated community and country club

Established: 1969

First golf-course community in Martin County

Golf course designed by Charles Martyn

Summer Membership:

• Full Club privileges from May 15 to September 30, 2023
• Cost: $2000 for Single, $2250 for Family (includes Capital Fee, plus tax)

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A Sense of Belonging: Private Clubs Add to Santa Barbara’s Residential Appeal

Among the unexpected silver linings of the pandemic? The fact that the appeal of living in Santa Barbara’s South Coast has surged, and surged in a big way. An enclave like Montecito is not all that far from the urban sprawl of Los Angeles, where a pandemic-inspired exodus continues. But, as so many residents and visitors know, it is a world away. Indeed, the real estate gods – as inventory shrinks and prices balloon – are smiling.

But living in this treasured corner of the world is more than whether you can afford it, or the way it pretty much guarantees that your investment will grow. It’s about the way that it offers so much more than you thought you needed, the way it never ceases to delight and the way it manages to enhance everyday life, every day.

The private clubs that call communities like Montecito and Santa Barbara home, it can be argued, have a lot to do with that appeal. At their core, they are havens for socialization, that all-important tenet of human interaction that, as another truth revealed by the pandemic, a community both needs and craves. They also aim to elevate their members’ experience, to expand their horizons, through a bevy of innovative programs and curated experiences that range from the culinary and athletic to the creative and intellectual.

“For the majority of our clients, private clubs are definitely an amenity that they’re looking for,” says Natalie Grubb , a realtor with Village Properties’ Grubb Campbell Group, and a resident of Santa Barbara for pretty much her entire life. “We’ll ask them, ‘What do you like? Tennis? Golf? Sailing?’ And we can tell them, ‘Yes, that exists here.’

“That’s why we’ve seen such a huge influx of people wanting to move here full-time, not just part-time anymore,” she adds. “They want to be part of a community, which has always been part of living in this area. But now there’s even more than before.”

Clubs tend not to make dues and fees public. For serious prospects, though, it’s fair to say that membership is more an investment than an expense.

Up first, a spotlight on some of Santa Barbara’s top social clubs.

The Santa Barbara Club

The oldest social club in Santa Barbara is probably the oldest private hangout of its kind between L.A. and San Francisco. Founded in 1892, the Santa Barbara Club features a clubhouse that holds both state and local historic landmark status and that has hosted distinguished community members and guests for decades. 

“Our members are not trust-funders, but academics,” says club manager Linda Spann , who adds that the waiting list for membership, which is by invitation only, has grown so big that the club’s initiation fee recently went up.

There are three tiers of membership here, based on age: Regular (45+), Intermediate (31-44), and Junior (21-30). The foodie offerings have long been a calling card of the Santa Barbara Club; Chef Humberto Perez has helmed the kitchen for more than 20 years and makes everything from pastas to pastries in-house.

“We can serve more than a hundred meals on a Friday night,” adds Spann, which are served either in the elegant Dining Room or the sprawling outdoor lawn.

Members have access to various interest groups, including a Breakfast Club, an Investors Club, and a Wine Group. The Club’s Preservation Foundation allows members to make tax deductible donations to preserve the Clubhouse and other landmark buildings in town. The Club’s Art Foundation aims to support contemporary artists by featuring their work through displays and exhibits. There are dozens of reciprocal clubs across the U.S., as well as globally, in countries like England, Mexico, and Thailand. santabarbaraclub.org . 

The University Club of Santa Barbara

This has been a premier social club in the heart of Santa Barbara since 1919. Networking reigns supreme here, via an ongoing schedule of themed parties, mixers, and lectures, including large affairs during major community events like Fiesta. The club hosts various social clubs, too, like the Book Club and regular wine tastings. The property offers members free prime downtown parking, and the manicured gardens feature secluded patios and a firepit. There’s a pool table in the game room, and the club regularly puts works by local artists on exhibit. The club’s executive chef and culinary team have received high marks from discerning foodies for decades. 

The University Club is one of the few clubs in town that’s transparent about its fees. There are four membership categories, including the Junior category, for members ages 21 to 39, with a $1,500 initiation fee and $100 monthly dues. The Resident category for those living within 25 miles of the club, has a $3,000 initiation fee and monthly dues of $175. Members get access to more than 200 reciprocal clubs around the U.S. and the world. uclubsb.org .

Miramar Club

This is the members-only extension of the luxurious and elegant Rosewood Miramar Resort, offering members an oceanfront haven with myriad exclusive amenities. 

“We like to think of it as laid-back luxury,” says Hannah Rock , the hotel’s social activities director. “You are getting that five-star experience, but it’s more like a beach club than a formal private club.”

Launched in May 2019, it’s the newest social club in the area. Located next to the resort’s signature Caruso’s restaurant, the Club also enjoys a right-on-the-sand location and exclusive seasonal and regional menus crafted by the same Caruso’s team, led by executive chef Massimo Falsini . The dining room touts airy, Art-Deco décor, an extensive private wine cellar, and an adjacent wood-panel piano bar that doles out myriad signature cocktails. Members have access to top-line athletic and spa facilities, as well as personalized concierge services.

“The club offers curated events and programming on a weekly basis that focus on culinary, retail, and family events,” adds Rock.

The beach experience is exclusive, too, with private lounges and members-only food-and-beverage services. clubmiramar.com . 

Coral Casino Beach & Cabana Club

The famous private club right on Butterfly Beach is part of Ty Warner Hotels & Resorts. Built in 1937, it was purchased by Ty Warner in 2000, in conjunction with his buy of the historic Biltmore hotel across the street. Both properties, shuttered in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, remain closed.

The club’s Signature membership includes access to an elegant waterfront location, complete with a pool complex that has a heated Olympic-size swimming pool, a whirlpool and a kids’ wading pool, all surrounded by more than 200 chaise lounges and chair-side amenities that change hourly. Cabana rentals are available. The fitness center features state-of-the-art equipment, and a private gate gives members their own beach access. The sundeck on the third floor and the Living Room is for members only. Food and beverages are available at three locations, with Tydes Restaurant & Bar setting the bar for prime dining at the club. coralcasinoclub.com .  

The Club & Guest House at UC Santa Barbara

The COVID-19 pandemic is keeping this unique club closed through the rest of 2021, with most of the staff reassigned to on-campus pandemic efforts. This iconic destination club, though, which was established in 1968, remains known as the “living room” of the UCSB campus. The Guest House, which was renovated in 2014 and features ocean views, emulates a 34-room boutique hotel. Stays are reserved for visiting scholars, families of students, and those on university business, as well as members. Continental breakfast is included. The dining room features gourmet lunch service, with a focus on locally and sustainably sourced food, and it’s open to the public. The facility is governed by a Board of Directors. theclub.ucsb.edu . 

Sports and an active, outdoor lifestyle are also inspirations for some of Santa Barbara’s most sought-after clubs, most of them with an emphasis on golf, tennis, polo, swimming, and sailing.

The Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club

Polo pros from all over the world, including the royal variety, trot to this destination club, one of the oldest of its kind in the U.S. It features the country’s longest polo season, too, with games hosted seasonally from May through mid-October. Games are free to the general public on Fridays, while Sunday games require tickets. Polo memberships come with exclusive dibs on mid-level and upper boxes, for prime viewing.

The club also operates its own polo school, the Santa Barbara Polo Training Center.

The social membership option comes with complimentary attendance at weekend polo matches, as well as invitations to special events throughout the year. Tennis memberships, which come with access to the club’s eight courts, six of which are lit, and swim-and-fitness memberships feature use of the heated pool, jacuzzi, and fitness center, which features yoga and fitness classes. 

Dining has received new focus, with the recent opening of the Fieldside Grill, which is open to the public every Wednesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner.

“We felt that because of our members and the condos on the grounds and the community around us, establishing a full-scale restaurant would be a welcome addition,” says general manager David Sigman . “And the food is as awesome as the views.”

Folded Hills, owned by former polo pro Andy Busch , is the eatery’s wine sponsor. sbpolo.com .

The Montecito Club

One of the premier golf clubs in the area recently reopened, following the 100-year-old Spanish-style property’s three-year, $75 million renovation and subsequent COVID closure. The property is part of Ty Warner Hotels & Resorts, which means members get exclusive access and discounts at luxe sister resorts like the San Ysidro Ranch, the Four Seasons New York, and Las Ventanas al Paraiso in Los Cabos.

The par-71 Jack Nicklaus Signature Course was designed around the property’s natural undulating elevation and boasts sweeping views of the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. There’s a bowling alley in the all-ages clubhouse known as The Hideout, as well as a 21-seat Dolby Atmos movie theater with a 16-foot CinemaScope screen and concession area. The state-of-the-art fitness facility features Peloton machines and private training. The 25,000-square-foot pool complex has two lap pools, a kids’ pool, a whirlpool, and bar service.

Members can host special events, like weddings, in the ballroom, the Great Room, with its 12 Baccarat crystal chandeliers, or the sprawling 20,000 square foot lawn. Fine dining is available in the clubhouse, which also features a library and wine rooms, and is helmed by new chef Alex Bollinger , a Montecito native whose three decades of experience includes collaborations with names like Tyler Florence and Charlie Palmer . The Signature Membership comes with full club access, while the Connoisseur Membership also includes privileges at the Coral Casino. montecitoclub1918.com .

The Valley Club of Montecito

Opened in 1929, the Valley Club features a deluxe 18-hole, par-72 golf course. Designed like an hourglass, the course, along with bunkers, have undergone extensive renovation after the 2018 mudslides. Other amenities include tennis courts and prime onsite dining. The clubhouse features a living room and inner courtyard. Elegance and privacy rank high here, as well as a strict dress code for anyone ages 12 and up. valleyclub.org .

Birnam Wood

There are more than 140 private homes inside this exclusive, gated property along East Valley Road, the oldest ones dating back to the early 1970s. Membership to the Birnam Wood Golf Club gives access to the par-70 course, which was designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr., opened in 1968 and features Bermuda grass. The clubhouse hosts rotating members-only social events as well as daily gourmet dining options. There are six tennis courts here, too. bwgc.net . 

La Cumbre Country Club

Set on the outer edges of Hope Ranch, La Cumbre Country Club dates back to 1916. It would go on to close for 10 years after World War II, due to waning membership, but it has remained an exclusive haven ever since its reopening in 1957. The 150 shady acres feature a celebrated 18-hole golf course, with various uphill and downhill targets, as well as six championship tennis courts. The social offerings range from card games and tournaments to seasonal parties. Lunch and dinner are offered, with an emphasis on to-go menus during COVID; Sunday champagne buffets have long been popular. The club features multiple membership options. lacumbrecc.org . 

Santa Barbara Yacht Club

It’s all about preserving maritime tradition at this club, which, founded in 1872, is the second oldest yacht club on the West Coast. This is a popular spot on Wet Wednesdays, when dozens of boats take part in several races. Kite boarding draws crowds on Fridays. Food and beverage services are available, including the popular Monday Luncheon Forum, which draws members and their invited guests. Club members are also stewards of the Breakwater Flag Project, which showcases the flags of many of Santa Barbara’s nonprofit groups. Prospective members do not need to own a boat, but they do need endorsement from multiple sponsors. sbyc.org . 

Knowlwood Tennis Club

Located in the heart of Montecito, this club for tennis lovers dates back to 1970. The programs are family oriented, with a bevy of private and group lessons for kids as young as four, and they’re open to non-members, too, though at higher pricing. The club features 10 courts, including two clay courts, as well as a swimming pool. www.knowlwood.club . 

Santa Barbara Tennis Club

Open since 1971, this sports club features 12 tennis courts and various training sessions for adults and juniors. There’s an aquatics program, too, with a 25-yard regulation pool that’s kept at 82 degrees, and a 10-person jacuzzi. The fitness center features yoga and Pilates studios, and the café offers a varied menu and caters various events throughout the year. Local artist receptions are presented the second Friday of every month. “At this point, we have a pretty long waitlist for membership,” says managing partner Amber Bottelsen . santabarbaratennisclub.com . 

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How much does it cost to join the Bluegrass Yacht and Country Club?

Answered by Craig Sanders

As a professional golfer, I recently looked into joining the Bluegrass Yacht and Country Club. I was pleasantly surprised by the range of membership options they offer. To become a member, there is a one-time joining fee. The exact amount of the fee is not mentioned on their website, but it is best to inquire directly with the club for this information.

Once you have paid the joining fee, you will be required to pay monthly member dues. The dues vary depending on the category of membership you choose. Bluegrass offers membership categories such as social, young executive, and golf, among others. The monthly dues for these categories range from $165 to $458.

The club’s pricing structure seems to cater to a wide range of individuals, making it more accessible compared to other country clubs. This is particularly interesting considering the average member age at Bluegrass is only 41. It seems like a place where younger professionals can enjoy the benefits of a country club without breaking the bank.

While I cannot provide the exact joining fee, I can say that the monthly member dues at Bluegrass Yacht and Country Club range from $165 to $458, depending on the category of membership you choose. This club seems to be a great option for those looking for a diverse and affordable country club experience.

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