Portland area private clubs

[njlam]

That being said, if Pumpkin had PGC/CECC level drainage and was located near Lake Oswego, there would be a waiting list at $100k initiation…

Edited August 17, 2022 by njlam

[mallrat]

4 hours ago, doc52 said:

I agree on Pumpkin having better courses than some of the more private clubs. I generally don't agree with Golf Digest rankings, but for 2022 course rankings by state Witch Hollow is ranked higher than Waverley and PGC. Ghost Creek is ranked higher than PGC, which I 100 percent agree with.

 

I'd probably join out there if it wasn't a 30 minute commute without traffic (217 to 26 isn't something I want to volunteer for with traffic). What were your negative experiences?

Some kind of normal stuff but never played a round under 5 hrs including 3 of 6 and 1 over 7. Winter conditions get too swampy but that can and is being addressed as I understand it, just takes time. And ditto for me, I’m in Tualatin/Sherwood area, that drive would kill me. 

[spud3]

A few years back, I had their Ghost Card for a couple seasons, which brought the green fees into semi-tolerable levels.  Was never really taken by the design (never got to play Witch Hollow), and was really annoyed with the poor drainage conditions, even stretching into May and June.

 

Hoping that they are making efforts to improve the drainage, but it's still a long hike out there (I'm located in inner SE Portland).  Not worth it IMO.

[doc52]

9 hours ago, spud3 said:

A few years back, I had their Ghost Card for a couple seasons, which brought the green fees into semi-tolerable levels.  Was never really taken by the design (never got to play Witch Hollow), and was really annoyed with the poor drainage conditions, even stretching into May and June.

 

Hoping that they are making efforts to improve the drainage, but it's still a long hike out there (I'm located in inner SE Portland).  Not worth it IMO.

I played a few rounds on Ghost this winter/spring and the turf conditions were light years better than previous winters. They put some money in the fairways for LIV (12 of the 18 holes were on Ghost).

[bundyloco]

CECC prices as of the Portland Classic LPGA event Sept 2022. The list is comparing a limited special they run during the event vs. regular dues.

[Live Free7]

On 7/11/2022 at 4:19 PM, Stan J said:

I am considering Arrowhead based on proximity. Does anyone know what their current initiation fee and monthly fees are?

A little late to the conversation....but I've been at Arrowhead for the past 2 years.  Was at WVCC for almost 20 prior to that.  Arrowhead is a great experience, course layout is enjoyable,  not quite as nice as WVCC (which is one of my favorites in the Portland area) but the greens are probably better at Arrowhead.

Initiation was running 2500 to 3500 with Monthly dues around $355 a month.  WVCC is at 15,000 and $650 per month.  Food is consistently very good, and reasonable.

Good luck in your search!