Superclub Showdown
Whenever the PGA Tour comes to Texas, players scramble to get in a round at Vaquero Country Club, the gated community outside Dallas that has become the state's golf hot spot. With its celebrity members and residents, and luxe services, Vaquero begs comparison with another posh development, Isleworth, outside Orlando.
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  | Vaquero | Isleworth |
OPENED | Nov. 2001 | Jan. 1987 |
COURSE | Par 71, 7,089 yards | Par 72, 7,426 yards |
ARCHITECT | Tom Fazio | Arnold Palmer (Renovation) |
INITIATION FEE | $175,000, plus lot | $95,000, no lot required |
LOTS | $200,000 to $1 million | $400,000 to $2 million |
ANNUAL DUES | $10,500 | $16,000 |
FACILITIES | Golf, tennis, fishing camp | Golf, fishing, half-court basketball |
CADDIES | Yes | No |
PREVIOUS USE | Estate of silver baron | Orange grove |
SECURITY | Eight-foot stone wall | Nine-foot stone wall |
CLUBHOUSE | 30,000 square feet | 63,000 square feet |
RANGE BALLS | Titleist, Callaway | Titleist |
PGA TOUR MEMBERS | Todd Hamilton, Justin Leonard, Brian Watts | Stuart Appleby, John Cook, Mark O'Meara, Tiger Woods |
CELEBRITY MEMBERS | Angie Harmon, Jason Sehorn and Terry Bradshaw | Ken Griffey Jr., Shaquille O'Neal |
REALLY BIG GOLFER'S HOUSE | 10,000 square feet (Watts) | 14,000 square feet (O'Meara) |
AT THE TURN | Carving station with fresh menu daily | Appleby Burger, O'Meara Wrap |
SALUTATIONS | Always Mr. or Mrs. | Always Sir or Ma'am |
NICE TOUCH | Dog and cat walking | Private beaches on the lakes |
SWEET RIDES | Pickup at airport in luxury car | Members' customized golf carts |
PERKS | Members' and guests' cars washed while they play | Free use of watercraft |
 
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