Membership At Countryside
Countryside is a family-friendly private club in Clearwater, Florida, known for its extensive amenities, personalized service, exceptional dining and active social calendar with many opportunities to forge lasting relationships.
Membership Categories
Golf
Full access for Member, spouse and dependent children under 23 to all golf and practice facilities, tennis, fitness, swimming, spa, and dining and social facilities at the Club. May include Cross Bay benefits in Tampa Bay.
Tennis
Full access for Member, spouse and dependent children under 23 to all tennis, fitness, swimming, spa, and dining and social facilities at the Club. May include Cross Bay benefits in Tampa Bay.
Social Athletic
Full access for Member, spouse and dependent children under 23 to all fitness, swimming, spa, and dining and social facilities at the Club. May include Cross Bay benefits in Tampa Bay.
Young Executive
For Members aged 40 years old or younger. Full access for Member, spouse and dependent children under 23 to all tennis, fitness, swimming, spa, dining and social facilities at the Club.
Cross Bay
Choose your Home Club and enjoy benefits and access to amenities at all four Cross Bay Clubs in the Tampa Bay Area – Countryside, Eastlake Woodlands, Hunter's Green, and Tampa Palms.
Membership Team
Matthew McCracken
Membership Director
Serving since 2022
About Matthew
Matt brings over 15 years of sales and relationship management experience. Matt began his hospitality journey within the restaurant industry. His Iowa City restaurant was voted most romantic both years he was there. After meeting his wife Ruhee, he started a family with Mason and Maverik. Matt transitioned to banking for a leading Fortune 50. He was labeled the top finance sales producer within the consumer lending division before departing to Florida. Prior to Matt taking over the Membership Director role at Countryside, he championed the payments industry helping local neighbors save time and money. Within 3 years he was helping to facilitate over $75MM in transaction volume while monitoring over 1MM transactions annually. McCracken also finds the time to give back, donating his time and money to Wounded Warrior Project, Folds of Honor, 22 Until Valhalla and numerous groups helping our veterans, military and first responders.
Ashley Hauser
Member Experience Director
Serving since 2015
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About Ashley
Ashley joined the Countryside team in November 2015. Ashley was previously Countryside's Children's / Fitness Program Coordinator and is now serving as our Member Experience Director. Ashley obtained a B.A.S degree in Management and Organizational Leadership from St. Petersburg College. In her spare time, Ashley enjoys spending time with family, friends and going to Universal. Ashley enjoys planning events and is excited to create unforgettable experiences for our Members here at Countryside!
Thomas Saathoff
General Manager
Serving since 2017
About Thomas
Tom is a 30-year veteran of the golf industry and was elected to the PGA of America in 1991. He has worked for KemperSports Management for 25 years serving as a golf professional, General Manager, and Regional Vice President based in the Mid-Atlantic Region. He has worked with numerous clubs and has experience in both the public and private sectors. Tom is passionate about the Member experience and serving his Members and guests. Most recently, Tom was the GM at Eagles Nest, one of our clubs in Maryland. Tom assumed the role of General Manager at the Club soon after purchasing it from the Members in 2017. Tom and his wife Cindy have two children, Blake and Emmy, and can’t wait to move down to the warm climate of Florida!
