The 20 Golf Clubs Where You Need More Money Than Talent

Well, well, well, look who’s made the Forbes list of the most exclusive golf clubs in America for 2025! It’s like a who’s who of “I’ve got more cash than you could spend in three lifetimes” clubs.

First up, these aren’t just golf courses; they’re like the VIP sections of VIP sections. If you think you can just waltz in with your fancy golf shoes from last season, think again. Here, the grass is so pampered, it probably has its own therapist.

Membership? Oh, you mean the golden ticket to the land of “please don’t talk to me unless you’re handing me a drink”. These clubs are so exclusive, they probably have a secret handshake, which you’ll only learn if you’re on the board of directors for a Fortune 500 company.

The courses themselves are less about golf and more about showing off. Each hole is like a mini-museum exhibit, but instead of art, it’s just really, really expensive landscaping. And don’t even think about bringing your own clubs unless they’re made from the tears of endangered unicorns or something equally absurd.

Dining? Forget about your average clubhouse sandwich. Here, you’re dining on things like “deconstructed foie gras” and “molecular gastronomy grilled cheese”, because why settle for simple when you can confuse your taste buds?

And the members? Imagine a gathering where the smallest talk is about which private jet to take to the Bahamas for the weekend. Here, your handicap might be less important than your net worth. If your last name isn’t synonymous with a wing in a museum or a building at a university, you might as well be a caddy.

In short, these clubs are where golf goes to get a makeover, turning into something between a sport and a status symbol. If you don’t belong, don’t sweat it – there’s always public golf where the biggest challenge is dodging the occasional rogue golf cart. Cheers to the elite few who can actually afford to play where the greens are greener and the membership fees are laughably high!