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In the heart of Atlanta stands a bastion of Southern tradition and contemporary vibrancy: Piedmont Driving Club. Since its inception in 1887, this esteemed private club has cultivated a reputation as one of the most prestigious in the South, a sanctuary for influential business leaders and prominent families who seek camaraderie, recreation, and unparalleled service. More than just a club, Piedmont Driving Club is a living testament to Atlanta's rich heritage and a dynamic participant in its promising future
Recognized by Platinum Club of America as a Top 150 Country Club
Nearly 2,400 members make up the Club's contemporary membership roster
Exclusive reciprocity with the University Club of New York
A long history of entertaining the social elite of the Reconstruction South, hosting Presidents, foreign heads of state, and countless other notable guests
President Grover Cleveland dined at the Driving Club on October 18, 1887, while in Atlanta for the Piedmont Exposition
Hollywood glamour descended on Atlanta in 1939 for the week-long premiere of “Gone with the Wind,” and the Driving Club was the scene of many of the festivities surrounding this major event, including a famous breakfast following the premiere when the best-selling book’s author, Margaret Mitchell, met the film’s stars, Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh, for the first time
Excellence
I N A M E N I T I E S A N D F A C I L I T I E S
Piedmont Driving Club provides members and their families with plethora of recreational, social, and dining opportunities across two beautiful campuses.
Our historic Main Clubhouse encompasses five acres in the heart of Midtown Atlanta, overlooking Piedmont Park. Additionally, our Golf Club offers a superb 539-acre golf and recreational facility, including a spectacular 145-acre lake, in southwest Atlanta.
T H E M A I N
C L U B H O U S E
Our historic Main Clubhouse encompasses five acres in the heart of Midtown Atlanta, overlooking Piedmont Park
Our facilities include:
Three restaurants
Men’s and women ’ s health clubs, each with locker rooms, a sauna, massage rooms
Olympic-sized outdoor pool
The Jack Waters Tennis Center, with six clay tennis courts, four pickleball courts, and a brand new padel court, all lighted for nighttime play
Squash center with two international softball singles courts, two hardball doubles court, a players lounge, and tournament center
Racquets Pro Shop
Extensive banquet facilities accommodating up to 1,500 guests
Childcare center
Business center
Multi-level underground parking garage
T H E G O L F C L U B
Our Golf Club offers a superb 539-acre golf and recreational facility, including a world-class golf course designed by Rees Jones and a spectacular 145acre lake, in southwest Atlanta. The Golf Club has hosted the U.S Amateur Final Qualifier eight times and the U S Open Sectional Qualifiers
Our facilities include:
18-hole championship golf course
9-hole 3-Par course
Practice range
Putting greens
Clubhouse with a fullservice restaurant and locker rooms
Boating and fishing
Walking trails
Golf Pro Shop
O F P R O F E S S I O N A L S T A F F
A N D S E R V I C E L E V E L S
The team at Piedmont Driving Club strives to create a home away from home for our members. We take pride in providing superior experiences and facilities for our members, their families, and their guests
Led by Amber Read, CCM, MBA, General Manager & Chief Operating Officer
285 staff members, ranging in age from 18 to 76 years old
21 employees recognized for their 20+ years of dedicated service
The longest-tenured employee has 35 years of service
Management includes two Certified Club Managers (CCM) and is highly involved in various private club organizations such as
Three certified Sommeliers oversee a wine program with over 7,000 bottles
Professional racquets team led by Director of Racquets, Lisa Teer, CRSE, PTR Triple Threat, PadelMBA Lisa plays on the USA
International Senior Padel Team
Eight racquets pros hold PTR, RSPA, Padel MBA, US Squash, and/or CRSE certifications
Golf team led by Director of Golf, Clint Mayo, PGA
10 golf employees are either PGA Class-A Members or pursuing Class-A Membership
Adapting T O C H A N G
I N G T I M E S
While the Club cherishes its storied past, it also embraces the future, continuously evolving its facilities and offerings to meet the changing needs and desires of its discerning membership
Scott Slemp, PDC’s Agronomy Director, introduced beehives at The Golf Club in 2023, and the program has grown from six hives to 23 (over 500,000 bees), producing over 350 pounds of honey in 2025
Our pollinator program won the Georgia Golf Environmental Stewardship Award
PDC Gold, the Driving Club’s clubproduced honey, is available for purchase by members and used by our culinary team in special dishes and cocktails
Our “Live in the Hive” experience takes members to visit the hives to learn more about pollinators and beekeeping
First private club in Georgia with a padel court
Ultra-casual dining introduced in 2023 at the Horseshoe and Above the Horseshoe
Family-friendly offerings, including childcare, kids' camps, a youth swim team, kids’ and family programming
PDC mobile app offers members mobile food ordering
Innovative health and wellness offerings, including IV therapies, massage and stretch sessions, physical therapy, and more
Overall
E X P E R I E
N C E
Piedmont Driving Club is a place where generations connect, where traditions are honored, and where the spirit of Southern hospitality thrives. More than just a prestigious address, Piedmont Driving Club is a vibrant community that enriches the lives of its members, contributing to the social and economic vitality of Atlanta. It stands as a testament to the enduring power of connection, the pursuit of excellence, and the timeless allure of Southern sophistication. As it continues to evolve in its second century, Piedmont Driving Club remains a cherished institution, deeply woven into the fabric of Atlanta's past, present, and future
Take a look at our numbers from a year at the Club, and see how our nearly 2,400 members make the most of their home away from home.
Over 500 member events per year, including Father/Daughter Dance, Mother/Son Event, Open men ’ s and women ’ s clinics for tennis, pickle and squash, and perennial favorites like Mother’s Day Brunch, Lobster Boil, Christmas Eve Open House, and more 24,800 rounds of golf played in the last year*
Over 20,000 racquets court reservations per year
150,099 meals served in the last year*
Over 2,300 burgers
Over 1,200 halibut entrees
Over 5,000 Caesar salads
Over 11,000 sushi rolls, nigiri and sashimi orders
Over 2,500 bottles of wine
*FY 2025, May 24, 2024 – April 25, 2025
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