Piedmont Driving Club | Careers Booklet

PIEDMONT DRIVING CLUB

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OF CONTENTS UNIVERSAL RECOGNITION

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EXCELLENCE IN FACILITIES

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AND AMENITIES

CALIBER OF STAFF

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AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE LEVELS

ADAPTING TO

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CHANGING TIMES

OVERALL EXPERIENCE

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RECOGNITION 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

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IN AMENITIES AND FACILITIES

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.

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THE MAIN CLUBHOUSE Our historic Main Clubhouse encompasses five acres in the heart of Midtown Atlanta, overlooking Piedmont Park.

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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

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THE GOLF CLUB 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

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OF PROFESSIONAL STAFF AND SERVICE LEVELS 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 CMAA, PCMA, PCMP, and Club Leaders Forum Culinary team led by Executive Chef Franck Steigerwald

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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

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TO CHANGING TIMES 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

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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

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EXPERIENCE 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,

150,099 meals served in the last year*

including Father/Daughter Dance,

Over 2,300 burgers

Mother/Son Event, Open men’s and

Over 1,200 halibut entrees

women’s clinics for tennis, pickle and

Over 5,000 Caesar salads

squash, and perennial favorites like

Over 11,000 sushi rolls, nigiri

Mother’s Day Brunch, Lobster Boil,

and sashimi orders

Christmas Eve Open House, and more

Over 2,500 bottles of wine

24,800 rounds of golf played in the last year* Over 20,000 racquets court reservations per year

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*FY 2025, May 24, 2024 – April 25, 2025

OVER 500 MEMBER EVENTS PER YEAR 24,800 ROUNDS OF GOLF P L AY E D

OVER 20,000 R AC Q U E T S COURT R E S E R VAT I O N S OVER 150,000 MEALS SERVED

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PIEDMONT DRIVING CLUB THE MAIN CLUBHOUSE 1215 Piedmont Avenue NE Atlanta, GA 30309 drivingclub.com

THE GOLF CLUB 4405 Camp Creek Parkway Atlanta, GA 30331