How Much Does the Big Canyon Country Club Cost?
The Big Canyon Country Club, a privately member-owned club located near the heart of Newport Beach, California, was built by The Irvine Company and was open for play on May 5, 1971.
How much does a Big Canyon Country Club membership cost?
As per this official job posting, the initiation fees are $195,000 and the annual dues are $17,500 ($1,458/month) for a full golf membership. The club does offer a social membership option and will be much cheaper than these figures. Even though these fees did come from an official job posting, these fees are subject to change. With that being said, it is highly recommended you contact a friend of the club, as per the website, for exact membership fees if interested.
The club, at the time of this publishing, has a one-year waiting list for a golf membership and up to six years for a social membership.
In order to be accepted by the club, however, you do need to be sponsored by a minimum of two members who are in good standing and is by invite only.
Big Canyon Country Club overview
The 18-hole golf course, developed in 1971 and designed by John F. Harbottle, III, measures 6919 yards and has a 136 slope rating and 74.1 course rating as per GolfAdvisor.com. Both the greens and fairways use Bermuda grass and is opened year round for play.
Aside from the golf course, members will have access to 70,000 square foot clubhouse with three dining options on site, a swimming pool complex with an Olympic-sized swimming pool, three tennis courts, a fitness center, barber shop and spa services. Throughout the year, the club offers a full calendar of family social events, a swim team, summer camp, childcare options, holiday events and a sports camp.
What are the extra costs?
A food and beverage minimum, which needs to be met every month/quarter, will apply, but at this time, these fees are unknown.
Most of the social events held throughout the year will often have a fee to attend.
All of the camps, clinics, tournaments, teams and lessons will all have additional fees as well.
Tips to know
The club has 1,015 members, with the average age being 64.
The club has hosted two USGA Championships and multiple US Open Qualifiers in the past, including the 2000 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship.
As with most country clubs, the club does abide by a strict dress code and cell phone usage policy. Adriana Farfan, a real estate agent located in the area, created a helpful guide on LinkedIn.com explaining the policy in detail. You can also view the official policy on the club’s website as well.
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