What Types of Clubs Are in the Invited Clubs Portfolio?

Invited Clubs operates a portfolio of more than 150 private clubs across major metropolitan and residential markets, organized into three main types: golf and country clubs, city clubs, and stadium clubs. Each type serves a different setting and lifestyle — golf and country clubs center on the course and clubhouse, city clubs focus on dining and social connection in urban centers, and stadium clubs bring the club experience to sports venues. The right fit depends on whether you want golf access, a downtown social base, or game-day hospitality.

Golf & Country Clubs

These are the core of the portfolio and the type most people picture when they hear "Invited Clubs." They combine championship golf with racquet sports, dining, wellness, and social programming.

Typical features across these clubs include:

• Golf — championship courses, with many properties undergoing full-course overhauls
• Racquet & wellness — tennis, pickleball, fitness, and spa-style amenities
• Club life — social events, member gatherings, and family programming
• Culinary — dining rooms and casual venues for everyday meals and occasions
• Hosting — celebrations, corporate meetings, and weddings

The portfolio has been actively reinvested in. According to the site, Invited Clubs has invested more than $650 million over the past five years and reimagined more than 25 clubs through course overhauls, clubhouse redesigns, and expanded amenities. Recent examples cited include:

If golf is your priority, this is the category to start with — and the renovation track record is worth checking per club, since a course mid-renovation may affect play during your first year.

City Clubs

City clubs are the urban counterpart: private clubs in major metropolitan areas built around dining, networking, and social life rather than a golf course. The Metropolitan in Chicago is listed among the featured properties as an example of this type.

They tend to suit people who want:

• A downtown base for meals and meetings
• Social and professional networking in a city center
• Club amenities without a golf commitment

If you work or spend time in a city core and want a private social and dining space, a city club is the more practical choice than a golf-focused property.

Stadium Clubs

Stadium clubs extend the club model to sports venues, giving members hospitality and club access tied to games and events. The site groups them alongside golf, country, and city clubs in its portfolio description, but does not detail individual stadium club locations or amenities in the material available here.

Because stadium club access is typically tied to a specific venue and event schedule, confirm the venue, access terms, and event coverage directly with the club before treating it as a deciding factor.

What Applies Across All Club Types

Two things cut across the whole portfolio:

XLife Benefits. Members can add XLife Benefits for expanded golf, resort, and dining access — at your home club, across the Invited Clubs network, or at participating clubs worldwide. This matters if you travel or want flexibility beyond a single property.

Community programs. Through the Invited Clubs Foundation, clubs support scholarships, blood drives, veteran programs, local fundraisers, and the national Crush It! Cup.

How to Choose

• Want golf as the center of club life → golf & country club
• Want a downtown social and dining base → city club
• Want club hospitality at sports events → stadium club
• Want access beyond your home club → any type, plus XLife Benefits

The portfolio spans 150+ private clubs, 300,000+ members, and 65+ years of operation (since 1957). To see what's actually near you, use the site's club finder to filter by city or area, then check the individual club page for current amenities and any renovation status before you visit.