- 85th percentileCost, nationwide
- 11Documented amenities
- 3Golf courses
- 1981Founded
Callawassie Island Club is a residential private country club in Okatie, South Carolina, in Beaufort County. It is operated by Member-owned Callawassie Island Club.
It has 3 documented golf courses, with amenities including clubhouse, dining, fitness and other documented facilities.
The initiation fee runs around $62,500.50, with recurring dues documented below. Documented membership types include golf and social memberships.
Culture research describes it as golf-first, socially active, relaxed and community-oriented.
The reported monthly membership dues for Owner Participation membership is $1,355. That is above the South Carolina median of $582.50. Nationwide, it is above the median of $625.
Location & Directions
Membership & Golf Access Cost
It is above the South Carolina median of $582.50 and higher than about 79% of 28 comparable Clubs there.
Available information estimates the initiation fee for Full Golf membership at approximately $62,500.50. Other sources report figures as low as $50,001 and as high as $75,000.
The listed monthly membership dues for Owner Participation membership are $1,355.
Initiation fee
$62,500.50
Membership dues
$1,355
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.
Additional Fees & Minimums
These are charges we found on top of membership dues or golf-access pricing shown above. Add them to your budget if they apply to your membership category or how you plan to use the Club.
Cart or trail fee
$100
Assessment
$75,000
Guest fee
$125
Charges can change and may not apply to every member. Confirm the current amount, billing period and membership category directly with the Club.
Membership
Here's what's documented about how to join Callawassie Island Club, including the membership types on offer and what applying involves.
This access model represents about 20% of 105 researched South Carolina Club records.
Membership options and availability
- Membership types
- Island Membership; Golf Membership; Social Membership
- Golf membership
- Yes
- Social membership
- Yes
Joining requirements
- Application process
- Membership is tied to the Callawassie Island community; contact the club/community membership team for enrollment details.
Amenities & Facilities
Reported amenities at Callawassie Island Club include clubhouse, dining, fitness and other documented facilities.
Racquet sports
- Court details
- 6 Tennis courts
- 4 Pickleball courts
Club facilities and recreation
- Available amenities
Golf
Golf at Callawassie Island Club includes 3 documented courses.
Only about 3.8% of 105 other South Carolina Clubs with a known course count have at least this many courses.
Course overview
- Courses
- 3
- Course details
- Dogwood9 holes | par 36
- Magnolia9 holes | par 36
- Palmetto9 holes | par 36
Course design
- Architects
- Tom Fazio
Policies
Documented policies for Callawassie Island Club cover guest access, dress requirements and tee times. Rules may change by event or season, so confirm before you visit.
- Guest policy
- Club amenities and golf are for members and their invited guests; members are responsible for ensuring guests follow Club rules.
- Dress code
- Golf and clubhouse attire rules apply to members and guests. Denim is not permitted on the golf course or practice areas; men must wear collared or mock-neck shirts with sleeves, and golf shirts should be tucked in.
- Tee-time policy
- Golf operations use scheduled tee times with 10-minute intervals; players may book one or two nines.
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 32.3% of 99 researched South Carolina Club records.
- Golf-first
- Socially active
- Relaxed
- Community-oriented
- Racquets-focused
- Residential community
Culture context
A relaxed, golf-first residential-community club with strong community ties, an active social calendar, and extensive racquets programming.
Club History
How long Callawassie Island 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.
Callawassie Island's modern private club and residential-community identity dates to 1981.
Additional Club Details
Callawassie Island Club is operated by Member-owned Callawassie Island Club.
- Ownership or operator
- Member-owned Callawassie Island Club
Additional statistics
Additional Statistics
Every state and national benchmark we have enough research behind to show for Callawassie Island Club: price, age, golf, access and amenities, compared against other Clubs in South Carolina 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 Owner Participation membership is $1,355. It is above the South Carolina median of $582.50 and is higher than approximately 79% of 28 compatible peer records. It is above the nationwide median of $625 and is higher than approximately 85% of 982 compatible peer records.
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Founded in 1981
That represents about 45 years of documented history. The Club predates approximately 52% of 96 other South Carolina Club records with a usable founding year and 29% of 3523 compatible records nationwide. The documented median founding years are 1983 in South Carolina and 1960 nationwide.
Golf scale
3 documented courses
Only 3.8% of 105 other South Carolina Clubs with a known course count have at least this many courses, compared with 3.5% of 3839 nationwide.
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Golf, fitness and dining
This combination is also documented at 39 other South Carolina Clubs and 1471 other Club records nationwide.
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Residential Club access
This access model represents 20% of 105 researched South Carolina Club records and 7.3% of 3837 researched records nationwide.
Club culture
Residential community
This documented Culture trait is shared by 32.3% of 99 researched South Carolina Club records and 16.2% of 3402 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.
- golflifenavigators.com Pricing SourceSupports: Membership & access pricing
- www.callawassieisland.com Pricing SourceSupports: Membership & access pricing, Additional fees
- www.callawassieisland.com Cost SourceSupports: Additional fees
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- www.callawassieisland.com Research SourceSupports: Club history
- www.callawassieisland.com Research SourceSupports: General research
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- www.golfpass.com Research SourceSupports: General research
What people discuss
Independent golf feedback is consistently strong. 18Birdies reports a 4.9/5 aggregate rating across dozens of reviews, with especially high marks for course condition and pace, while Golf Digest continues to place Callawassie's Tom Fazio nines among notable South Carolina private courses. The public consensus centers on attractive Lowcountry scenery, strong conditioning, and a challenging but rewarding golf experience.
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.