A significant part of this money was raised under the auspices of the charitygolftournament, an event that is steadilygrowingin giving poweramongprivateclubs.
Other privategolfclubs such as Preston Trail Golf Club in Dallas and Burning Tree Club in Bethesda, Maryland, don't specifically say "men-only, " in their rules, but they only refer to men's clothing requirements and locker rooms.
Our region is riddled with privategolf and beach clubs which cater to wealthy residents, snow-birds and others who, for largely business reasons, decide the cost of club membership and commute from, say New York, are nevertheless justifiable.