- 7Documented amenities
- 1934Founded
Elmcrest Country Club is a private country club in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in Linn County.
It has 1 documented golf course, with amenities including clubhouse, dining, pool and other documented facilities.
The initiation fee runs around $15,000, with recurring dues documented below. Documented membership types include golf, junior and corporate memberships.
Culture research describes it as golf-first, family-oriented and socially active.
Location & Directions
Membership & Golf Access Cost
Available information estimates the initiation fee for Individual membership at approximately $15,000. Other sources report figures as low as $10,000 and as high as $20,000.
Available information estimates the monthly membership dues for Individual membership at approximately $450. Other sources report figures as low as $400 and as high as $500.
Initiation fee
$15,000
Membership dues
$450
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 Elmcrest Country Club, including the membership types on offer and what applying involves.
This access model represents about 57.9% of 57 researched Iowa Club records.
Membership options and availability
- Membership types
- Golf; Executive Junior 2 Golf; Executive Junior 1 Golf; Corporate Golf; Corridor Golf; Tennis; Corporate Tennis; Clubhouse
- Golf membership
- Yes
- Junior membership
- Yes
- Corporate membership
- Yes
Joining requirements
- Application process
- Submit the membership inquiry form or contact the Director of Membership & Business Operations to arrange a tour.
Amenities & Facilities
Reported amenities at Elmcrest Country Club include clubhouse, dining, pool and other documented facilities.
- Available amenities
Golf
Golf at Elmcrest Country Club includes 1 documented course.
- Courses
- 1
- Course details
- 18 holes | par 70
Policies
Documented policies for Elmcrest Country Club cover dress requirements. Rules may change by event or season, so confirm before you visit.
- Dress code
- Clubhouse attire must be suitable for a private club, and swimwear is limited to the pool area. On the golf course and practice facilities, accepted golf fashion is required; men's shirts must have a collar or mock collar and be tucked in, and denim, gym shorts, sweatpants, and backward hats are not permitted.
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.
- Golf-first
- Family-oriented
- Socially active
Culture context
A family-oriented, socially active private club with golf at the center of its identity.
Club History
How long Elmcrest 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.
A daily-fee course called Kenmore was built on the site in 1934.
Local businessmen leased the Kenmore course in 1947 and formed Elmcrest Country Club.
Additional statistics
Additional Statistics
Every state and national benchmark we have enough research behind to show for Elmcrest Country Club: price, age, golf, access and amenities, compared against other Clubs in Iowa 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.
Club age context
Founded in 1934
That represents about 92 years of documented history. The Club predates approximately 48% of 52 other Iowa Club records with a usable founding year and 61% of 3523 compatible records nationwide. The documented median founding years are 1926 in Iowa and 1960 nationwide.
Documented Club profile
Golf, fitness and dining
This combination is also documented at 6 other Iowa Clubs and 1471 other Club records nationwide.
Find Clubs with this combinationAccess context
Private access
This access model represents 57.9% of 57 researched Iowa Club records and 72.6% of 3837 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.
- countryclubmag.com/iowa/elmcrest-country-club Pricing SourceSupports: Membership & access pricing
- iowagolf.org/hof-burkart-charlie Research SourceSupports: Club history
- projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/420651987 Research SourceSupports: General research
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- www.elmcrestcountryclub.com Research SourceSupports: General research
- www.elmcrestcountryclub.com/Default.aspx Research SourceSupports: General research
- www.elmcrestcountryclub.com/membership Research SourceSupports: General research
What people discuss
Feedback is strongly positive overall. Golfers praise the course condition and all-around experience, while event reviews emphasize service and food; independent review sites also describe the club as clean, social, and well maintained.
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.