Social Membership

INITIATION FEE $1,500.00:

The non-refundable initiation fee is subject to Florida Sales Tax and payable upon activation of the Membership. A credit card may be used to pay initiation fee. There will be an additional credit card processing fee applied. This category of membership shall be non-voting. If a Social Member would like to upgrade to a Limited Social Golfing status they would be subject to pay the difference in both initiation fees and dues.

ANNUAL DUES $1,500.00:

Annual dues are collected on a fiscal year basis from September 1st through August 31st and will be pro-rated from the month of joining. Dues are payable upon membership activation and are subject to Florida State Sales tax. A credit card may be used to pay annual dues. There will be an additional credit card processing fee applied. According to our by-laws, Royal Palm Country Club does not permit any refund of dues or cessation of fees during a fiscal year which ends August 31st of each year. Resigning members shall be responsible for any monetary obligations until then.

ANNUAL RESTAURANT MINIMUM $1,000.00:

The restaurant minimum applies toward food and non-alcoholic beverages. Tax and gratuity are not included. When a membership is activated after the beginning of the fiscal year the minimum will be pro-rated from the month of joining. If the restaurant minimum is not spent by year-end the remaining balance will be charged to the member account.

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FEE $30.00 PER MONTH

A fee of $30.00 per month will be charged to the member’s monthly bill to build a capital equipment fund for updating and replacing such items as air conditioning for clubhouse, and kitchen equipment, etc.

INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLE FEE $20.00 PER MONTH

A fee of $20.00 per month will be charged to the member’s monthly bill to build a reserve for repairing and replacing damage or loss from catastrophic events or certain liability occurrences that are not covered by insurance.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Candidates for Social Membership must complete and submit an application form and a $250.00 deposit. Two (2) full members must sponsor a candidate. The Membership Committee will consider the application. Upon committee approval the application will be posted for 2 weeks. The Board of Directors will notify the candidate upon election to Social Membership. If placed on a waiting list the candidate’s name will be listed in the order that the application was received. In the event that an approved candidate withdraws, a processing fee of $100.00 will be deducted from the $250.00 application.

Policies and Restrictions

• Social Members must abide by all rules, regulations and fees written in the policy manual and the By-laws.

Policies and Restrictions

• Participation in all social events in the club
• Utilize the clubhouse dining facilities for lunches, dinners, private parties and weekly card games
• Monthly charge privileges
• Reciprocal club dining privileges from May 1 through October 31.
• Year round reciprocal privileges at The Collier Athletic Club as long as Royal Palm Country Club has those privileges.

Limited Golf Privileges: Memorial Day Through Labor Day

• Arrange tee times 48 hours in advance.
• Golf at any available time during operational hours.
• Use of practice facilities at any time during operational hours.
• Charged the current reciprocal fee whether walking or riding.
• Play in golf shop sponsored events from Memorial Day – Labor Day.
• Social Members do not have reciprocal golf privileges.
• All guests of Social Members are charged the current related guest fee plus cart fee.

NOTE: Social Members can be upgraded to Limited Social Golf Membership or Regular Golf Membership by paying the difference in the existing initiation fees and dues.

NOTE:  This offer as well as all policies, dues and fees are subject to change per approval of the Board of Directors.