The Kiawah Island Club
The Kiawah Island Club is the only private club on the island. Kiawah Island Club members have access to every golf course, including Cassique, all the dining rooms, spas, lounges, tennis courts, squash courts, basketball courts and club kayaks.
To own a Kiawah Island Club membership you must either:
- Purchase a previously unsold homesite through Kiawah Island Real Estate or
- Buy a property that is sold with club membership.
You are not required to buy the Kiawah Island Club membership if it is available.
Two developments on Kiawah, Cassique & The Settlement, require mandatory Kiawah Island Club memberships.
Governor’s Club
An annual membership to the Governor’s Club is available to all Kiawah Island property owners. You may choose from golf, tennis, pool, or social memberships. All memberships are annual, and there are no additional initiation fees.
With a Governor’s Club membership, you’ll receive savings of up to 60% per round on golf and tennis, discounts on spa treatments at The Sanctuary and discounts on food and beverages at select island restaurants.
Kiawah Island Club Membership Information
Kiawah Island Club memberships, if available with the property, are purchased at closing:
Golf Membership
$135,000
The Golf membership gives you access to all 5 golf courses without paying greens fees and you’ll have access to VIP tee times. Estimated monthly dues of $1180 are also required.
Sports Membership
$110,000
The Sports membership gives you access to all 5 golf courses and you’ll pay reduced greens fees (currently $77). Estimated monthly dues of $849 are also required.
Social Membership
$50,000
The Social membership gives you access to the spas, events, dining, bars, and more.
Governor's Club Membership Information
Golf Membership
Unlimited Golf, 60 rounds, 30 rounds
Golf memberships include rounds specified in the membership plan, unlimited use of the practice range, discounted rates for accompanied guests and all social privileges.
30 Rounds – Estimated Annual Cost is $2510
Unlimited – Estimated Annual Cost is $6100
Tennis Memberships
Unlimited Family, Unlimited Single, Family 200 hours, Single 100 hours
Tennis memberships include unlimited hour or hours specified in the membership plan, discounted rates for accompanied guests and all social privileges.
Unlimted Single – Estimated Annual Cost is $1020
Unlimited Family – Estimated Annual Cost is $2790
Social Membership
Social memberships include the Governor’s Club 15% off discount at Kiawah Island Golf Resort owned restaurants and retail shops, and treatments at the Sanctuary Spa for you, your spouse and any children under 25. Governor’s Club members are invited to special club events, tournaments and parties. Accompanied guest rates for golf and tennis are discounted based on season and course. Only Governor’s Club members and resort guests have complimentary access to the Night Heron, West Beach and Tennis Club Pools (pool guest fees apply).
Estimated Annual Cost is $1440
Pool-only membership
Pool-only memberships allow access to the Night Heron, West Beach and Tennis Club Pools. Additional fees apply for accompanied guests. No additional discounts or privileges apply.