One Club ·
Seven Communities
Cliffs Membership Cost, Dues & Fees
What it actually costs to join The Cliffs Club in 2026, how membership works when you buy a resale home, and what to ask before you write an offer.
2026 figures · as of Oct 2026
- Memberships
- Golf · Active
- Access
- All 7 Clubs
- Golf Initiation
- $100,000
- Active Initiation
- $50,000
Two Ways to Belong
Golf vs. Active Membership
The Cliffs is one private club across seven communities: Walnut Cove near Asheville, NC; Glassy, Valley and Mountain Park near Greenville, SC; and Keowee Vineyards, Keowee Falls and Keowee Springs on Lake Keowee. The Cliffs currently offers two memberships, and both open all seven.
Most Comprehensive
Golf Membership
$100,000 initiation · $1,710 a month
- Unlimited play on all seven Cliffs courses, with greens fees included in dues
- 14-day advance tee times and member golf events at your home club
- Full practice facilities and golf shops
- Everything in Active: wellness centers, racquet sports, dining, Beach Club, marina, trails and equestrian
- No annual food & beverage minimum
- Eligible for Legacy Access for parents, children and grandchildren 24+ and their spouses
Everything but Golf
Active Membership
$50,000 initiation · $850 a month
- All seven wellness centers
- Tennis, padel and pickleball courts
- Dining privileges and clubhouses across all communities
- Beach Club and marina on Lake Keowee, plus The Lake Club and Sports Pavilion
- Equestrian center, hiking and walking trails, parks and pavilions
- Social programming all year, plus six rounds of golf a year when accompanied by a Golf member
Golf Members Only
Legacy Access
Golf members can extend select benefits to their parents, children and grandchildren age 24 and over, and their spouses. Legacy Access members can play all seven courses (greens fees apply), use dining, clubhouses, the marina, tennis, the Beach Club and wellness centers during attended hours, and bring up to three escorted guests. The application fee is $250. Legacy Access isn't available with Active Membership.
2026 Schedule · as of Oct 2026
Initiation Fee, Club Dues & Fees
| Club Fee | Golf | Active |
|---|---|---|
| Initiation fee (one-time, non-refundable) | $100,000 | $50,000 |
| Home Club Improvement Fee (one-time, non-refundable) | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Monthly dues | $1,710 | $850 |
Annual food & beverage minimum: Active members, $1,200 a year for residents or $600 for non-residents. Golf members are exempt.
Dues exclude taxes where applicable. Club fees are set by The Cliffs Club, reset annually and can change. Source: The Cliffs Schedule of Dues & Fees (rev. 05/2026); Walnut Cove Realty Fees at a Glance, June 2026; The Cliffs Club.
More Fee DetailsTransfer, Capital & Other Fees
Not a golfer? Active members don't pay golf fees. Anything tagged Golf members only doesn't apply to them.
- All membersTransfer fee (current member moving to another Cliffs property, subject to approval)
- $5,000
- Active membersUpgrade from Active to Golf (pay the difference in initiation fees)
- $50,000
- All membersWellness guest fees (Beach Club & Lake Club, classes, facilities)
- $10 per person
- Golf members onlyLegacy Access application (family of Golf members)
- $250
- Golf members onlyLegacy Access greens fee
- $50 per round
- Golf members onlyGuest greens fee · accompanied / unaccompanied / junior (16 and under)
- $125 / $275 / $25
- Golf members onlyCart fee · 18 holes / 9 holes
- $30 / $18
- Golf members onlyAnnual cart & trail plan · single / family
- $1,800 / $2,500
- Golf members onlyAnnual handicap fee
- $35
- Golf members onlyAnnual locker program
- $125
- Golf members onlyAnnual bag storage
- $125
- Confirm with clubCapital assessments or capital dues beyond the Improvement Fee
- Not published · confirm with The Cliffs membership office or ask Troy
Guest greens fees don't include the cart fee. Caddie options are also available for golf; ask the club for current rates (as of Oct 2026).
Walnut Cove, NC · Separate from Club Dues
Walnut Cove HOA (POA) & Enclave Fees
Property owners' association fees are separate from club dues, and each Cliffs community has its own POA. The figures below are for The Cliffs at Walnut Cove only. POA fees in the six South Carolina communities differ.
Walnut Cove POA
All Walnut Cove owners · not a club fee
$3,515
Per year · assessed annually
Buncombe County Taxes
0.6446%
Of assessed value, about $6,446 per $1 million (county 0.5466% + Skyland 0.0980%)
Enclave Fees · Assessed Quarterly
- Cove Park
- $261
- Creekside Farm
- No sub-association at this time
- Fairway Commons
- $2,931
- The Meadow
- $2,845
- Meadowview
- $1,905
- Somerset
- $1,500–$1,851 (varies by lot size)
- Village Townhomes
- $2,400
- Wildewood
- No sub-association at this time
Enclave fees are in addition to the Walnut Cove POA fee. Source: Walnut Cove Realty Fees at a Glance, June 2026; The Cliffs Club. Confirm current amounts for a specific address (as of Oct 2026).
Buying or Selling a Resale Home
Does Membership Convey?
No. Club membership doesn't come with the house. If the property is eligible, the buyer purchases a new membership at the current initiation fee and dues.
Membership doesn't transfer with the house
The Cliffs says memberships are tied to the property, not the person, and club membership does not transfer with the sale of a home.
The buyer buys a new membership
If the property is eligible, the new owner can purchase a membership, which includes the initiation fee and monthly dues at current rates.
Check the property's status first
If a property doesn't currently carry an active membership, a listing can't include or imply one. Ask for the membership status of the specific home in writing.
Sellers: resign through the club
A selling member works with the membership office to resign their membership. Advance written notice is required, so confirm the current timing with the club as soon as you list.
Moving within The Cliffs?
A current member can move their membership to another Cliffs property for a $5,000 transfer fee, subject to approval by the membership office.
Step by Step
Becoming a New Member
01
Buy a qualifying property
Membership is tied to owning a home or homesite in one of the seven communities. Before you write an offer, confirm the property is eligible for a membership.
02
Your community is your home club
Where you buy becomes your home club. That's where you get 14-day tee times and home-club events. The other six clubs are open to you as a member.
03
Apply with the membership office
Submit the application with the one-time Initiation Fee and Home Club Improvement Fee. Both are non-refundable. The club approves new members.
04
Dues and annual services begin
Monthly dues are billed on your club statement. Add any annual services you want, like a cart plan, locker or bag storage. Confirm your dues start date with the club.
Before You Write an Offer
Questions to Ask
- Is this property eligible for a club membership today, and does it carry an active one? Can I get that in writing?
- Which membership fits how we'll live here: Golf or Active? What does an upgrade cost later?
- When are the Initiation Fee and Improvement Fee due, and what's the approval timeline?
- When do monthly dues start, and are taxes added to dues where applicable?
- Are there any capital assessments planned or pending, for the club or the POA?
- What are the POA fee and the enclave or sub-association fee for this address?
- How does the food & beverage minimum apply to us: resident or non-resident?
- Which family members qualify for Legacy Access, and how does guest play work?
- What annual services (cart, locker, bag storage, handicap) do we want?
- Seller: has the membership office confirmed resignation and any amounts owed before closing?
Ask the Cliffs membership office, or ask Troy and he'll get the answers for the home you're considering.
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Good to Know
Membership FAQ
What memberships does The Cliffs offer in 2026?+
Two: Golf and Active. Both give you access across all seven communities. Golf adds unlimited play on all seven courses. Legacy Access lets Golf members extend select benefits to their parents, children and grandchildren 24 and older, and their spouses.
How much does a Cliffs membership cost in 2026?+
A Golf Membership costs a $100,000 initiation fee plus a $3,000 Home Club Improvement Fee, then $1,710 a month in club dues. An Active Membership costs a $50,000 initiation fee plus the same $3,000 fee, then $850 a month. Walnut Cove owners also pay the POA fee, which is separate from the club. Fees are set by The Cliffs Club and can change.
Golf vs. Active membership: what's the difference?+
Golf includes unlimited play on all seven Cliffs courses plus everything in Active. Active is the non-golf membership: wellness centers, tennis, padel and pickleball, dining, the Beach Club and marina on Lake Keowee, equestrian, trails and social programming, plus six rounds of golf a year when accompanied by a Golf member. Active members don't pay golf fees.
How much is the Cliffs initiation fee?+
As of 2026, the Golf Membership initiation fee is $100,000 and the Active Membership initiation fee is $50,000. Both also pay a $3,000 Home Club Improvement Fee. These one-time fees are non-refundable and are submitted with the membership application. Fees are set by The Cliffs Club and can change (as of Oct 2026).
What are the Cliffs Club dues in 2026?+
Golf dues are $1,710 a month and Active dues are $850 a month in 2026, excluding taxes where applicable.
Is there a food and beverage minimum?+
Active members have an annual food and beverage minimum of $1,200 for residents or $600 for non-residents. Golf members aren't required to meet a minimum.
Does the membership convey when I buy a resale home?+
No. The Cliffs says club membership does not transfer with the sale of a home. If the property is eligible, you can purchase a new membership at current initiation fees and dues. Always confirm a specific home's membership status before you buy.
Do I have to own property to join?+
Yes. Membership at The Cliffs is tied to owning a home or homesite in one of the seven communities. You apply after you buy, and the community where you buy becomes your home club.
What are the Walnut Cove HOA (POA) fees?+
The Walnut Cove POA fee is $3,515 a year for all Walnut Cove owners, and it is separate from club dues. Some neighborhoods add a quarterly enclave fee. For example, The Meadow's enclave fee is $2,845 a quarter.
Are POA fees the same in every Cliffs community?+
No. Each community has its own property owners' association, separate from club dues. At Walnut Cove the POA fee is $3,515 a year, plus quarterly enclave fees in some neighborhoods. POA fees in the other six communities differ, so ask Troy or the community's POA.
Can Troy help me buy at The Cliffs?+
Yes. At Walnut Cove in North Carolina, Troy represents buyers directly. He is not licensed in South Carolina, so for the six SC communities Troy is your first call: he'll help you compare memberships and communities and connect you with a trusted South Carolina partner.
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