Owning a lavish house, driving expensive cars, and sending your kid to the top school are major signs of high social status. The rich also invest in executive club memberships for the exclusivity they offer. Since executive clubs are very exclusive, the membership fees of some of these clubs are not disclosed to the public. So, some of the most distinguished executive clubs in America could not be included in this list. We have only listed the clubs whose membership fees were found in trustworthy sources. These clubs are as follows:

1. Cherokee Town and Country Club, Atlanta, Georgia
   Initiation fee: Approx. $200,000
   Annual fee: Approx. $7,500
   Notable perks: Access to:
   Clubhouse
   Golf course
   Tennis courts
   Several unknown perks
   This exclusive invite-only private club has two locations: the Town Club and the Country Club. It has two state-of-the-art golf courses along with three swimming pools and 16 tennis courts.

2. Winged Foot Golf Club, Mamaroneck, New York, USA
   Initiation fee: Approx. $200,000
   Annual fee: Unknown
   Notable perks: Access to:
   Clubhouse
   Several unknown perks
   The Winged Foot Club is a private club just outside New York City. Both of its golf courses are ranked among the 100 best golf courses in America. In fact, the West Course is in the top 10.

3. Fisher Island Club, Fisher Island, Miami Beach, Florida
   Initiation fee: Approx. $250,000
   Annual fee: Approx. $20,330
   Notable perks: Access to:
   Aviary
   Beach club
   Golf course
   Observatory
   Pool
   Private beach
   Private marina
   Spa and wellness center
   Vanderbilt Theater
   To become a member of the Fisher Island Club, you must own property on Fisher Island. The club is located on the edge of Miami Beach and is the most exclusive club in South Florida.

4. The Yellowstone Club, Big Sky, Montana, USA
   Initiation fee: Approx. $300,000
   Annual fee: Approx. $36,000
   Notable perks: Access to:
   Golf course
   Private ski slopes
   Restaurants
   Seasonal activities
   Wellness center
   This is the only private golf and ski club in the world. Club members can play at the 18-hole golf course overlooking the Rocky Mountains. Membership is open only to residents of the Yellowstone Club community.

5. The Vintage Club, Indian Wells, California, USA
   Initiation fee: Approx. $300,000
   Annual fee: Approx. $28,000
   Notable perks: Access to:
   Clubhouse
   Golf course
   Restaurants
   Spa
   Tennis courts
   Wellness center
   The Vintage Club is open only to residents of the gated community located in Indian Wells, California. Along with the two golf courses designed by Tom Fazio, the club also has an 85,000 sq. ft. clubhouse, an 18,000 sq ft. foot spa, and a wellness center.

6. Trump National Golf Club Bedminster, Bedminster, New Jersey, USA
   Initiation fee: Approx. $350,000
   Annual fee: Unknown
   Notable perks: Full access to club facilities for a member, member’s spouse, and dependent children
   Since former President Donald Trump loves playing golf, it’s no surprise that The Trump Organization owns and operates several golf clubs all over the world. Trump National Golf Club Bedminster has the highest initiation fee among all of The Trumps Organization’s clubs.

7. Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia, USA
   Initiation fee: ranges from $250,000 to $500,000
   Annual fee: Unknown
   Notable perks: Access to:
   Clubhouse
   Complimentary snack and restaurant options
   Berckmans Place
   Popular for hosting the annual Masters’ Tournament, Augusta National Golf Club has only 300 members at any given time. Only a few privileged can ever become members as it is strictly an invite-only club.

8. Liberty National Golf Club, Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
   Initiation fee: Ranges from $450,000 to 500,000
   Annual fee: Unknown
   Notable perks: Access to:
   Clubhouse
   Liberty National boat
   Reservations
   Spa services
   Transportation services (including helicopters)
   Co-founded by former Reebok chief executive Paul Fireman and his son, The Liberty National Golf Club cost over $250 million o build. Its high initiation fees are further justified by the top amenities such as the spa, yacht services, and a helipad.

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