- 55th percentileCost, nationwide
- 6Documented amenities
- 1999Founded
The Waterfall Club is a private country club in Clayton, Georgia, in Rabun County.
It has 1 documented golf course, with amenities including clubhouse, dining, spa and other documented facilities.
The initiation fee runs around $35,000, with recurring dues documented below. Documented membership types include golf and social memberships.
Culture research describes it as golf-first, resort-style and residential community.
The reported initiation fee for Full Golf membership is $35,000. That is above the Georgia median of $17,750.25. Nationwide, it is above the median of $25,000.
Location & Directions
Membership & Golf Access Cost
It is above the Georgia median of $17,750.25 and higher than about 56% of 36 comparable Clubs there.
The listed initiation fee for Full Golf membership is $35,000.
Reported quarterly membership dues for Extended Family Golf Or Social membership range from $50–$3,650.
Initiation fee
$35,000
Membership dues
$50–$3,650
These published costs may only apply to a specific membership category, access type or year. Fees, dues, passes, green fees, assessments and availability can change, so confirm current terms with the Club before you commit.
Membership
Here's what's documented about how to join The Waterfall Club, including the membership types on offer and what applying involves.
Membership options and availability
- Membership types
- Golf Membership; Social Membership
- Golf membership
- Yes
- Social membership
- Yes
Joining requirements
- Waitlist
- Waitlist Reported
- Application process
- Contact the club's Membership Director for current membership availability and joining terms.
Amenities & Facilities
Reported amenities at The Waterfall Club include clubhouse, dining, spa and other documented facilities.
- Available amenities
Golf
Golf at The Waterfall Club includes 1 documented course.
Course overview
- Courses
- 1
- Course details
- 18 holes | par 71
Course design
- Architects
- Scott Pool
- Bill Bergin
Policies
Documented policies for The Waterfall Club cover guest access and tee times. Rules may change by event or season, so confirm before you visit.
- Guest policy
- Waterfall Club amenities are for Members and their guests; Member-Guest Services coordinates guest arrangements.
- Tee-time policy
- Members arrange tee times through Member-Guest Services.
Club Culture & Public Commentary
This section shows what published articles and reviews say about the social atmosphere at this Club, so you can get a sense of the culture before you apply. It only appears when we found real evidence to back it up.
This documented Culture trait is shared by about 5.9% of 101 researched Georgia Club records.
- Golf-first
- Resort-style
- Residential community
Culture context
A golf-first, resort-style and residential-community club culture.
Club History
How long The Waterfall Club has been around and what's shaped it, based on published sources. A well-documented history can be a sign of stability, but it doesn't tell you about today's management or member experience.
Waterfall Club's Scott Pool-designed golf course opened in 1999.
Bill Bergin completed the first phase of renovation work at Waterfall Club in early 2020.
A second phase of Bill Bergin renovation work began in 2021.
Additional statistics
Additional Statistics
Every state and national benchmark we have enough research behind to show for The Waterfall Club: price, age, golf, access and amenities, compared against other Clubs in Georgia and nationwide. A few of the most decision-relevant ones are already called out next to their facts earlier on this page; this section has the complete picture, using only facts we have enough research behind to compare fairly.
Membership market position
Initiation fee comparison
The reported initiation fee for Full Golf membership is $35,000. It is above the Georgia median of $17,750.25 and is higher than approximately 56% of 36 compatible peer records. It is above the nationwide median of $25,000 and is higher than approximately 55% of 1372 compatible peer records.
Explore Clubs in this initiation rangeClub age context
Founded in 1999
That represents about 27 years of documented history. The Club predates approximately 18% of 107 other Georgia Club records with a usable founding year and 12% of 3514 compatible records nationwide. The documented median founding years are 1972 in Georgia and 1959 nationwide.
Documented Club profile
Lodging, spa and dining
This combination is also documented at 6 other Georgia Clubs and 122 other Club records nationwide.
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Resort-style
This documented Culture trait is shared by 5.9% of 101 researched Georgia Club records and 9.7% of 3391 researched records nationwide.
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Sources & Verification
These are the sources behind the facts above. Check them yourself before making a decision, since some information may have changed since it was published.
- www.golfcoursehome.com/golf-course-communities/waterfall-at… Pricing SourceSupports: Membership & access pricing
- www.thewaterfallclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Nov-Dec… Pricing SourceSupports: Membership & access pricing
- www.golfcoursearchitecture.net/content/bill-bergin-returns-… Research SourceSupports: Club history
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- www.golfinggeorgia.com/golfcourses/waterfall-golf-club Research SourceSupports: Club history
- bergingolf.com/project/waterfall-club Research SourceSupports: General research
- thewaterfallclub.com/get-in-touch Research SourceSupports: General research
- www.thewaterfallclub.com Research SourceSupports: General research
What people discuss
Independent feedback is positive about Waterfall's dramatic mountain and lake setting, with strong marks for scenery and a fun, memorable experience. Golf Digest panelists also note that the extreme elevation changes, long cart transfers and unconventional routing can make it less appealing to golfers who prefer a traditional walkable layout.
This is what people commonly say about this Club in public reviews and articles, not a member survey or a rating from us. Weigh it alongside the facts above, not in place of them.