I was wondering the same thing about a local club in my area. Starting this season it was under new ownership. Membership rates went up to $1500 per season,they also raised greens fees and limited non members to 2 or 3 play times per season. Now in this area that is alot scatch. I know the new owner wanted to turn it into his private boys club,but I wonder how much sense that made. Almost every weekday I drive by and the parking lot is almost empty. I don't know what it does on weekends,but it used to be alot busier. At $1500 per season,alot of guys I know who used to play there would/could only get out about 10 times a season. Its far from worth it.