Sarasota’s Laurel Oak Country Club is drawing ire from some members who complain that they aren’t being allowed to cancel their membership. Their refusal to let anyone go is so strict that they still have those that are sick, dead, or have moved.

The members say the long-term commitment is on par with “golf slavery.” Over 36 people have been sued by the country club since 2007 for trying to get out of their contract with them, including one woman whose husband died and would not pay his dues.

An initial membership costs $27,500, and members are told that the country club promises to buy back “every penny” paid. However, a membership transfer is required to stop the bills – so says the fine print – and doing that is difficult.

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