What Does a $40,000 Golf Membership Look Like Here at Chateau Elan Legends?

[@nomorenonsense]

Matt loving the membership tours. I think you have found something that people really want to see since the average guy can't get a look. Keep up the awesome work

[@fritty9927]

Your not missing much

[@iec7587]

@@fritty9927 if you think that then you havent played at some of the nicer ones

[@fritty9927]

@@iec7587 oh contra , I ‘ve played nicer ones and they are not worth it either. None of them are.

[@iec7587]

@@fritty9927 ok go to Atlantic, The Bridge, Sebonic, Friars Head, Shinnecock all in the Hamptons and tell me that they are not worth it. You have not played nicer ones than the ones I mentioned, maybe similar but not nicer. If I had that kind of money i would join one

[@fritty9927]

@@iec7587 you can name any course you want. In my opinion they are expensive waste where they can tell you what to wear and how to act. Visions of Bushwood(caddyshack). Just not for everyone: but I guess that’s the point.

[@jfuentss]

I was thinking this guys friggin nuts recording in the restrooms and locker room… and then I thought he’s friggin nuts…for me, the viewer. He does it for his viewers. What a guy.

[@j.garrickhill400]

Played Legends a few times, even won a tourney there. Great track. And, I worked at Chateau when this course was being built. Had the honor of meeting and talking with Mr. Sarazen, Mr. Snead, and Ms. Whitworth. Their stories kept us laughing for hours. My biggest regret in golf: not playing a round with Mr. Snead when asked (stupid Chemistry test!!)

[@ca_outlaw5525]

Imagine thinking a chemistry test was more important. What a regret

[@djprozama]

I used to be the GM of the Legends club back in 2000-2001. Good to see the place.

[@kevinfoerster5510]

Played a d3 national championship there in 2008. Beautiful course. The chateau course is harder than the legends.

[@cotyyandell3799]

These are truly my favorite golf videos from anyone I follow! I’ve learned some great tips. Thank you for always bringing the content.

[@brfam1977]

I’m amazed at how effortless you swing is. I learn a lot from your videos and almost got my first ace yesterday on my home courses hardest par 3.

[@jeffleddin1753]

My parents live 10 minutes from there. Played the course next to it before. There’s a Nicklaus greatest hits course down I-85 about 15 miles, Bears Best I believe it’s called.

[@KSReid]

it is indeed Bear's Best, played it many times

[@jeffleddin1753]

@@KSReid my brother lives a mile or 2 from there. My only experience was the practice area which was nice.

[@Ryan_RyRy_Ryan]

Just recently discovered your channel. Loving the membership tours and all the content. Could watch your swing all day! 🙌 🏌️‍♀️⛳️

[@ScottRose]

Love watching these private golf membership videos.

[@brogers_]

I would actually love to see someone make a list around the world of all the memberships and costs! all the way down to 1k$ per year etc Love the videos!

[@reuk]

Love this tour. A guide when I will play in these kind of clubs one day

[@TMar1961]

Of love to see the full course vlog for this.

[@POKERBEAST25]

Matt new subscriber. The KZbin algorithm is doing its job because your content rocks. Only question I have thus far is why do all of your shots sound so damn pure. I’ve watched so many golf KZbin videos and no one’s shots consistently sound like yours. That’s not post production is it?

[@riccardorinaldo7934]

I love these videos. The locker room stuff is hilarious.

[@GardeningWithTheGals]

Love these videos where you tour pvt clubs with a bit of a sense of humor 😂

[@sareuben]

Golf goals. Relaxed, consistency, having fun. Love the videos.

[@theniceneighbor]

Matt, based on your videos the past 2 tournaments I went to I checked out ALL the amenities at these country clubs. People come to play golf but I'm checking out the toothpaste flavors and locker room

[@riccardorinaldo7934]

Great comment about the divot lines at the range. It’s my biggest pet peeve at the range when it’s all over the place.

[@bryanlina4724]

This started off like a Ferris Buellers day off vibe. A little shampoo Mohawk and singing Donke Shoen would've gone a long way. Lol. I wish I could review clubs like this, what a life.

[@stanrock2225]

Love playing this club. Friend is a member and another works there. Great place to play

[@tcofield1967]

My dad is a member of a club in Florida that costs that much. He mentioned me joining when I retire in a few years. My wife heard the cost (it was about the same). Her response was the same as your Qtip comment. No Bueno.

[@brianw628]

Legends is not worth 40k.. It was 12k to join just a couple years ago and its barely worth 12k. Right now golf prices in ATL are ridiculous.

[@stevepierce1238]

I walked this course like many others in the 1990's when Greg Norman had the Shark Shootout. It was so much better than Riviera aka Hogan's Alley. I believe the buy in is an equity share like stock. You are betting that the price goes up. It takes an enormous amount of dollars to maintain the facility. As I remember in the 1990's when the Delmonte CEO built it, he would not even allow a PGA pro to use the facilities. The membership was about 150 members and you could as a member walk on the course without a tee time. I am sure times have changed. Of note when built they relocated many HUGE oak trees since the course was heavily wooded. Remarkable feat. It is all about corporate presence when you take your business clients out to impress them for the future business. Many write off the expense as business entertainment at least percentage wise. They at the time were very selective on who they let in as a member so the membership had value in that you met other members who were connected and had access. It is a waste of hard earned money if you don't have a business. I agree.

[@Cfullerrrr]

Just played a scramble for a charity event this year. Great course!!

[@jg0813]

Tour 18 near Dallas, Texas has a similar set up. With amen corner, the green with the bunker on the middle of it etc.

[@TS_Esquire]

Finally a course that I've been to!

[@davidcole2337]

This is a very High End Golf Membership Club.. Living in Atlanta Area I have seen this course in person and it one of the best in Georgia.

[@Carnhy]

These are my favorite videos to watch

[@flibjabber]

Tour 18 in Fort Worth Texas is something you might check out. All 18 holes are from famous tour holes.

[@heathherndon3389]

Great track and hard when set up for pre qualifier for the RSM classic. You will need -2 or better to get a spot at Brunswick CC for the actual qualifier.

[@ewanlogan145]

Please do more Course reviews, love them👍

[@Real28]

Gotta say, for 40k, those greens and tees look hella busted up. Maybe it just gets a lot of play but the private clubs around me look pristine all year.

[@rossihamilton6498]

I love like 2 minutes from Valhalla and Hurstbourne and you would think the course never got played on. I see what you saying

[@Hitechredneck81]

Yeah a bit busted looking. Maybe they have "deals" and are at capacity of members, that is hard to keep up with. But I am happy that he does these videos. It just shows how much of a steal I got my membership at ( not here of course).

[@robchisholm2697]

40k that's ridiculous I'm sorry but nearly 1k a week for a round of golf 99.9% of regular golfers never coughing that up.Thanks for a look at where the elite and rich play but give me my home course for 2k a year any day thanks

[@leighannwalters1723]

It’s not $40k. It’s $12,500. No deals, have gotten 115 new members since COVID. Super only has 7 guys because no one wants to work. He does a hell of a job for 7 guys.

[@christopherpetersen840]

@@robchisholm2697 you're right that 40K is an insane amount of money to play some golf however, the elite and rich are actually shoving out $250K+ for memberships. That's the cost to be a member at the salt lake country club and it's not even the most exclusive club in Utah.

[@Fiorta]

Beautiful course, great little spot in Gwinnett

[@michaelplantarich3375]

I was LITERALLY about to say something about the range popcorn before his buddy did 😂

[@andrewunderwood8534]

They likely have Bridgestone range balls because there is a Bridgestone Golf manufacturing/assembly in Covington GA (about an hour away).

[@oldschoolgolfer774]

This course is almost as nice as Pine Hills in Winder...highly suggest on your next visit.

[@stevenhoard2189]

Winder National is a treat this time of year.

[@drewskii2005]

you remind me so much of michael scott 😂😂 love the vid my man keep it up

[@ageclipse]

Great vid. GJ, excellent editing.

[@LittleGuy_11]

You should tell us your score at the end of every course so if players want to they can compare there score with each course you play on !

[@jasonroberts2049]

Locust Hill in Rochester NY, beautiful course!!

[@donsmith1165]

That's awesome! Thank you for this. Not so much the bathroom and shower stuff 🤣 Have a great Monday

[@kentmuraoka9077]

Matt, if you didn't have to worry about schools, which Georgia or Florida private golf community would you settle down at? I'm a few years away from retirement and would like to start looking ...

[@jeffscanlon3433]

They have a course like this in myrle beach

[@Cajun_Patriot86]

The Nationals in Westlake, la is the same way in that each of its holes is replicas of different PGA courses. Southwest Lousiana is a hidden secret for a number of very nice golf courses and home to the only public Tom Fazzio designed course at Contraband Bayou Golf Club at Lauberge du lac casino and on the same premises is The Country Club at Golden Nugget Casino in which it is a recent addition to the Korn Ferry Tour.

[@TheGolfClan]

Haven’t played legends but love the Chateau and Woodlands courses. Short game area is also insane. Great video Matt, it was cool to get an inside look at the membership there

[@michaelscott9466]

Place like that for you to try if you ever travel north of the border. Just on the outskirts of Toronto called wooden sticks.

[@pauldsinclair]

Another great video. Do more please!

[@adventuresunfolded403]

Maybe these nice golf clubs should have a no camo rule. Might be time for some classy Mr. SG hats. Love the videos, by the way!

[@jbwise2002]

Y my count that was a causal round of Par golf. Great work!

[@ryanjones1071]

This guy is a goofball and I fricken love it!!

[@jrshields3]

Great video and thanks for sharing!

[@joeboat8337]

You should give Innsbruck resort and golf club in Helen Georgia a try. Very nice public mountain course with bentgrass greens and great views of north Georgia Mountains.

[@angelmoreno2953]

Hey names Angel. Love the channel and content you provide. I would deff like to see you play more and maybe add the shot tracer as well to it. Keep doing these amazing videos. My brother and I watch you all the time.

[@daveblaster8723]

LOVE THESE COUNTRY CLUB REVIEWS!!!!!!!

[@michaelruppel5948]

Not entirely sure where this course is but being from New York State I’ve had the privilege to play some incredible courses. Im not doubting it’s 40k for a membership but man seeing some of the courses here in NY for that same price it’s hard to believe people will pay that for this course. Maybe it’s cause the video doesn’t make it pop but man that’s rough.

[@colinreddick]

I live in Atlanta and play golf EVERYWHERE around the metro and your eyes are right. Chateau Elan is NOT worth 40k. There are A TON better public and semi private tracks but people pay for the name in this case.

[@michaelruppel5948]

@@colinreddick yeah that’s crazy man.

[@87andsmith]

you should come try out Congressional Country Club in Bethesda MD!

[@baysideangler9709]

I played Congressional right before US Open when Els beat Lehman on Sunday. The rough was BRUTAL!

[@87andsmith]

@@baysideangler9709 lucky! I've been around the course and they've recently redone it all and its absolutely gorgeous

[@brysonwettlin1636]

That 3rd gen 4runner though.. looks like a 99-00' limited. Very nice.

[@nickthebold]

Greens looked pretty spotty for a place that charges what some people make in a year.

[@steveengel2993]

Dallas National would be a good destination spot to show off your talent.🙂

[@THEFITNESS411]

Good series of videos 👍⛳️

[@oliver_schlienger]

I feel like your warmup - off camera is a thriller style dance

[@mauriziowill6531]

Man I'm so close to meeting this guy in person I just did a wedding there a few days ago...I have a party to do at Atlanta athletic club in November and also Manor country club...so hopefully I'll bump into him

[@bydacoola]

im always going to support you MrShortgame love your attitude and charisma. and you have a bad wrist as I do so I relate.

[@troyszeker5246]

This video was awesome and hilarious.😂

[@stevefrady3812]

Love the video!!

[@method341]

dude your swing is 🔥🔥

[@mr.ribeye3334]

Hey Matt - I’m not a golf guy. However, what do you think about joining private clubs? Not country clubs, but more like private gentlemen club to hang out etc

[@ParKor82]

Come to Maryland and try “Renditions” golf course.

[@gavindavis8520]

Love it man. Keep it up b

[@therealisticgolfer8312]

Matt. If you are ever up in the Raleigh NC area I’ll take you out on prestonwood cc. SAS champion is played here.

[@iec7587]

Ive been to Raleigh quite a few times(visiting a childhood friend) so many awesome courses. I have played at UNC (2X and met Coach Roy on the course) and Duke (3X), we've gone to Tobacco Road and Pinehurst. My buddy belongs to Hasentree and we have played at some of his friend's clubs as well. I love it down there......the people, weather, food and golf

[@frankfrankly8764]

Digging the 80’s movies soundtrack music

[@drivenrc]

Just played a scramble their a few months ago.

[@scottsmith8546]

Hey MrSG, popcorn is my staple food also.

[@christophersipple5498]

25,000 a year maybe I got no idea! But I love to be a member to a nice club

[@davidcole2337]

Also you must have recorded this sometime in Early September based on the Grass and Trees

[@johnherman3261]

Matt, you crack me up.

[@RainForestLeDoux]

The music made it for me.

[@Brandon-youtube]

Why does the course condition look like a $25 public track

[@michaelhasaka3551]

Got Nicklaus, Palmer & Player autographs at Chateau in the early 90's. Maybe that's when Nicklaus lost his drive. OK, $40M to join. What are monthlies (ie cart fee, bar/food, etc.)?

[@beaucopeland243]

How much time is added to a round when you record? been wanting to start doing some small videos of the fellows and I when playing

[@ShawnyBGolf]

Man as a high handicap I’d be so intimidated playing at places like this haha. Like I’m not nearly worthy enough haha

[@jfuentss]

So would I bro, but trust me rich ppl suck too

[@MrShortGame]

You’d still be better than most people there.

[@mmaranta785]

I see lots of golfers who suck playing at Harding Park. There are really good players too.

[@dsjesq21]

Ok. So how did you get on? Is this a Club Corp course?

[@OhioRiverFisherman]

Looks nice!!!

[@mattthomas4533]

Can you do one of the Golf Club of Georgia?

[@CGE21-]

This looks like me playing a public course on the weekend minus the shower and popcorn lol

[@tootalazaaz]

Always like your commentary. I was going to say $50,000

[@carrd3971]

do you still have to pay a green fee if you've already paid for the yearly membership?

[@nathanlemoyne7708]

Not sure about this particular club but most clubs once you have paid the yearly membership fee you don’t have to pay a green fee every time you go play

[@mikebell9194]

yes.. still pay green fees.. im a member here

[@bozechivarre]

He needs to play on the Black Masters with the nba on tnt crew next spring

[@brodymclaughlin1819]

Hiw do you always get the opportunity to play these cources. East Lake, here, I bet Atlanta Athletic Club is next

[@bryanryczek3115]

try hamilton mill country club right down the road

[@d-wreckb-check1691]

$40k plus however much you’re obligated to spend at the club. But they’re great places to spend time at.

[@chrismorgan3886]

Thanks for sharing. Have to say, the greens are nicer at my local public course! $2000 a year for my full membership;-)

[@willsimmonsii5697]

Tough part of the year on the bermuda. I live 15 minutes away and with the 40° nights it’s unfortunately starting to yellow. The greens are immaculate in the hot season. Cheers.

[@michaelrutledge7048]

Yeah, but do they have free popcorn??

[@sndashko]

I could listen to you flushing your irons all day!

[@libsrcrazy9634]

Try $300,000/year at old sandwich golf club in Massachusetts or Rhode Island country club.

[@jtallyusm]

For 40k.. Id expect the greens and tee boxes to look a lot better than that.. I have a membership that lets me play 3 courses all of which are in better shape than that..there was no joining fee and it's $200 a month..

[@thecringegolfer]

lol! I just made popcorn before I started watching this! And i agree about the popcorn. My dinky little cringe muni course I play at, has popcorn. It's microwave popcorn but still popcorn! lol!

[@leighannwalters1723]

Membership is $12,500 not $40k. Has never been $40k. Highest it ever was was $35k and hasn’t been that in probably 12 years.

[@Sandz2B]

Gotta know the shirt you’re wearing. Love it. Designer? Thx

[@adrian_sanchez]

range etiquette, hit your shot's from the outsides of your space...lefty setup from the left and righty from the right....that way people aren't stepping on divots. So annoying that people try to be first ones to hit in the centers.