The Daniel Island Club is probably one of the nicest golf clubs in Charleston.

What makes it so special? For starters, its location is accessible to nearly all parts of Charleston in about 15 to 20 minutes. The Charleston International Airport is even closer.

What about the golf? Well, the club features two championship-level courses, one designed by Tom Fazio in 2000 and the other created by Rees Jones in 2006, which both play out of the same clubhouse. The Daniel Island Club is the only private entity in the United States to feature such a setup. The Beresford Creek course, which is the Fazio design, is one of the Top 40 residential greens in the country. Both courses are carved out of the breath-taking Lowcountry landscape with Spanish-moss-draped old-growth oaks and exquisite marsh views. The Ralston Creek course overlooks the tidal creek of the same name. There are also practice putting greens, a driving range and a short game practice course. The club also features a golf learning center and regulation bocce and croquet lawns.

And then there are the amenities. The Daniel Island Club offers plenty of amenities to match the grandeur of its two impressive courses. The 70,000 square foot clubhouse has everything members need, from separate locker rooms and a fully stocked pro shop to a pub, men’s lounge, formal dining room and family-style restaurant. The club’s additional fitness offerings include 11 tennis courts, two resort-style saltwater swimming pools and a 6,000 square foot state-of-the-art wellness center with a diverse selection of cardio equipment, massage rooms and steam-room-equipped locker rooms. All this can be found at the Park Club facility, just a short walk from the clubhouse.

The community surrounding the club is known as Daniel Island Park. It features gorgeous real estate, including some waterfront lots with deepwater access. Residents of the neighborhood enjoy access to the clubhouse and social events, as well as the Park Club if desired. An initiation deposit is required for golf privileges. Initiation deposits can be financed through a lender if desired. Five different types of membership are offered; here is a summary of each.

Social Membership

• No initiation deposit
• Granted to all Daniel Island Park property owners
• Provides access to dining and social events at the clubhouse
• Additional dues entitle members to use of Park Club facilities

Daniel Island Golf Membership

• $85,000 Initiation Deposit
• Deposit is 100% refundable after 30 years or upon resigning from the club
• Attached to property ownership within Daniel Island Park
• Permanent
• Transferable to new owners
• Provides full access to all country club facilities and events

Invitational Membership

• $60,000 Initiation Deposit
• Deposit is 100% refundable after 30 years or upon resigning from the club
• Not attached to property ownership within Daniel Island Park
• Recallable
• Provides full access to all country club facilities and events

Charleston Membership

• $90,000 Initiation Deposit
• Deposit is 100% refundable after 30 years or upon resigning from the club
• Not attached to property ownership within Daniel Island Park
• Permanent
• Provides full access to all country club facilities and events
• Only a limited number available

National Membership

• $25,000 Initiation Fee
• Fee is nonrefundable
• Fee can be used toward an upgraded membership level
• Designed for individuals who spend less than half the year in Charleston
• Permanent residence must be at least 75 miles from Charleston
• Daniel Island Park property owners (even second homeowners) are ineligible

All memberships include privileges for the immediate family of club members, including spouses and unmarried children under 23 years old. Guests of club members are welcomed at the clubhouse. Guests must pay a guest fee to use the courses and the Park Club facilities. Unaccompanied guests must be preregistered at the Membership Office as Sponsored Guests. There is also a House Guest program for individuals staying with Daniel Island Park property owners.

Monthly dues are also required, depending on desired usage:

• Social Members can choose between the Social House ($155) or the Social Sports ($320) dues levels
• Daniel Island Golf, Invitational and Charleston Members can choose from Full Golf ($690), Senior Full Golf, age 70+ ($550), Non-Resident Golf ($440) and Limited Golf ($365) dues levels
• National Members pay the National Golf ($335) dues level

Guest fees are as follows:

• Greens Fees, Extended Family Accompanied ($60)
• Greens Fees, Extended Family Sponsored ($100)
• Greens Fees, Accompanied Guest, before 3 p.m. ($90)
• Greens Fees, Accompanied Guest, after 3 p.m. ($50)
• Greens Fees, Sponsored Guest ($150)
• Pool Guest ($10)
• Tennis Guest ($10)
• Fitness Center Guest ($10)

Rental / Storage Fees:

• Golf cart, per person ($22)
• Annual bag storage, per bag ($150)
• Annual Men’s Locker ($300, $175 or $125)
• Kayak rental, per person ($20)

 

If you have any questions about the Daniel Island Club, Daniel Island Park real estate or any other Charleston-area golf communities, please don’t hesitate to contact Bob Brennaman through this website or via his cell: 843-345-6074.