Question: questions to ask when joining a private club?
Answer: What Type of Country Club Membership is It? Your first order of business when deciphering how country clubs work, is to find out what type of membership(s) they offer. ... 
What's the Breakdown of All Country Club Costs? ... 
What Are the Staff/Members Like? ... 
Do They Require Tee Times? ... 
Is it Kid- and Guest-Friendly?