- 31st percentileCost, nationwide
- 6Documented amenities
- 1916Founded
South Bend Country Club is a private country club in South Bend, Indiana, in St. Joseph County.
It has 1 documented golf course, with amenities including practice facility, clubhouse, dining and other documented facilities.
The initiation fee runs around $1,500, with recurring dues documented below.
Culture research describes it as golf-first, family-oriented, traditional and competitive.
The reported monthly membership dues for Age 30 And Under membership is $415. That is below the Indiana median of $500. Nationwide, it is below the median of $625.
Location & Directions
Membership & Golf Access Cost
It is below the Indiana median of $500 and higher than about 40% of 15 comparable Clubs there.
The listed initiation fee for Junior Executive Historical membership is $1,500.
The listed monthly membership dues for Age 30 And Under membership are $415.
Initiation fee
$1,500
Membership dues
$415
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.
Amenities & Facilities
Reported amenities at South Bend Country Club include practice facility, clubhouse, dining and other documented facilities.
- Available amenities
Golf
Golf at South Bend Country Club includes 1 documented course.
Course overview
- Courses
- 1
- Course details
- 18 holes | par 72
Course design
- Architects
- George O'Neil
Policies
Documented policies for South Bend Country Club cover guest access and dress requirements. Rules may change by event or season, so confirm before you visit.
- Guest policy
- South Bend Country Club serves members and their guests; pool members may bring guests for a per-person fee.
- Dress code
- A traditional golf dress code applies to the Clubhouse, golf course, and practice areas. Acceptable attire includes slacks, golf skirts, Bermuda-length shorts and collared or mock-neck shirts; T-shirts, tank tops, sports jerseys, jeans, running shorts, swimwear, sweat suits and cargo shorts are prohibited.
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 8.8% of 57 researched Indiana Club records.
- Golf-first
- Family-oriented
- Traditional
- Competitive
- Dining-focused
Culture context
A traditional, family-oriented, golf-first, competitive and dining-focused club.
Club History
How long South Bend Country 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.
South Bend Country Club opened in 1916 with an 18-hole course designed by George O'Neil.
Additional statistics
Additional Statistics
Every state and national benchmark we have enough research behind to show for South Bend Country Club: price, age, golf, access and amenities, compared against other Clubs in Indiana 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
Monthly dues comparison
The reported monthly membership dues for Age 30 And Under membership is $415. It is below the Indiana median of $500 and is higher than approximately 40% of 15 compatible peer records. It is below the nationwide median of $625 and is higher than approximately 31% of 977 compatible peer records.
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Founded in 1916
That represents about 110 years of documented history. The Club predates approximately 75% of 57 other Indiana Club records with a usable founding year and 81% of 3514 compatible records nationwide. The documented median founding years are 1929 in Indiana and 1959 nationwide.
Documented Club profile
Golf, pool and dining
This combination is also documented at 41 other Indiana Clubs and 2352 other Club records nationwide.
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Competitive
This documented Culture trait is shared by 8.8% of 57 researched Indiana Club records and 14.3% of 3391 researched records nationwide.
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Sources & Verification
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- clubandresortbusiness.com/new-ownership-credited-with-reviv… Pricing SourceSupports: Membership & access pricing
- southbendcc.com Pricing SourceSupports: Membership & access pricing
- southbendcc.com/history Research SourceSupports: Club history
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- southbendcc.com/pool Research SourceSupports: General research
- southbendcc.com/rules-and-etiquette Research SourceSupports: General research
- southbendcc.com/why-join Research SourceSupports: General research
What people discuss
Golf Digest rates South Bend about 3.8/5 and ranks it among Indiana's better private courses. Panelists praise the old-style routing, fast small greens, lake use, variety and continuing improvements.
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.