THE ULTIMATE CLUB EXPERIENCE The Walla Walla Country Club golf course is a classic “old style” course…built in 1923 with small greens, tree lined fairways and wall-to-wall lush green grass! The left side of the green on the short par five tenth hole is closely guarded by a lake while a meandering creek comes into play on eight holes. While there are only four fairway bunkers, many golfers swear there are more than twenty-six bunkers framing the greens. Driving the ball in the fairway and keeping it underneath the hole on the greens will normally reward the golfer with a good score! The PGA Professionals and staff of the Club are trained not only to help the novice golfer get started correctly, but can also direct and mold the low handicap player to lower scores all in a friendly and fun atmosphere. The pro shop carries the highest quality golf equipment and sportswear at very competitive pricing. Whether it’s a new driver, putter, swing tip, or club repair, the pro shop staff is there to help. The original first nine of the Walla Walla Country Club was built in 1923 by W.W. Baker and redesigned in 1936 by world famous golf course architect A.W. Tillinghast. The second nine opened in 1947. The original Clubhouse was destroyed by fire in 1996. In 1998 the new 22,000 sq. ft. Clubhouse opened its doors to the membership to rave reviews of how “user friendly” it is! The smoke-free Clubhouse radiates a very comfortable and warm feeling without being pretentious or stuffy. Casual and fine dining featuring excellent food and many Walla Walla wines can be found six days and nights every week in the two main dining rooms and during the summer months the large outdoor patio is the place of choice for many diners. Banquet facilities are available to members and their guests for small private parties to large wedding receptions. Whether large or small, formal or informal, the Club can accommodate your needs. Both men’s and women’s locker rooms are furnished with richly grained wood lockers and twelve foot high ceilings. The heated outdoor pool complete with wading pool is a favorite during the warm days of summer. Swimming lessons are always available throughout the summer months and don’t forget the four outdoor lighted tennis courts for those who enjoy a vigorous workout! Socially, the membership is offered a wide variety of activities such as Comedy Night, dinner dances, theme parties, wine tastings, outdoor barbecues, bridge games, fashion shows, holiday brunches and many more Club sponsored events. Varying levels of competitive golf are available for both men and women. Some of the premier golf events are the Senior Invitational, Chapman Invitational, Member-Guest Invitational, and the Couples’ Fall Classic. Couples golf is played every Tuesday and Friday evening during the main golf season followed by dinner on the patio…what a great way to spend the late afternoon and evening! And of course, the lounge with its inviting and warm fireplace is always available to the membership and their guests.
Your family will agree that the Walla Walla Country Club is a great place to get away from the daily chores… your home away from home!
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Who operates the Club? The stockholders (Regular golfing members) of the Walla Walla Country Club elect a nine member Board of Directors. The Board formulates rules and regulations for the conduct of the Club’s activities and management of its properties. Each member serves a three-year term, and one-third of the Board is replaced yearly. The Board hires a General Manager to operate the Club on a daily basis. The General Manager and staff work with member committees to implement policy made by the Board of Directors. Capital and Operating budgets are prepared by the Board and presented to the stockholders at the Annual Meeting held on the first Monday of February of each year.
Who is entitled to use the Club facilities? The payment of dues entitles the member and their spouse to use the Club facilities. Dependent children under age twenty-one and living at home, or children under age twenty-six who are regularly attending an educational institution are considered members. An unmarried Regular and/or Social member may designate an individual as a spousal equivalent. A spousal equivalent shares the same privileges as would a spouse of a member. Membership is owned by the member and may not be transferred to a spousal equivalent for any reason and the spousal equivalent privileges terminate on the death or resignation of the member.
Is there a dress code? Yes. Jeans and tee-shirts are not acceptable attire on the Golf Course. Tee-shirts are not acceptable attire in the Clubhouse.
Is there a monthly food minimum? Yes. All Regular, Social, Special, and Company members are expected to purchase a minimum of $45 in food per month in the Clubhouse. Beverages do not count towards the $45 monthly food minimum.
What are the fees for golf cart rental, lockers, bag storage, handicapping and driving range? Fees for golf carts and driving range are included in your monthly dues! You may use a power golf cart daily and hit unlimited range balls at no extra charge! Men’s and women’s lockers are available at $80 per year for a full locker or $50 per year for a half locker. The annual bag storage fee is $125 and a GHIN Handicap fee is $31 per year.
What are the greens fees for non-members? An accompanied guest of a member is $60 for 18 holes ($30 for 9 holes). Unaccompanied guest fees are $80 for 18 holes ($40 for 9 holes). A direct relative of a member may pay $40 for 18 holes ($20 for 9 holes).
Does the Club have any “Free” reciprocals? The Walla Walla Country Club currently has “free” reciprocals with ten (10) other private country clubs. These “free” reciprocals include complimentary use of the golf course and other recreational facilities along with charge privileges for food, beverages and pro shop purchases. That’s correct…no green fees will be charged members of the Walla Walla Country Club when they visit Kalispel Golf & Country Club and Manito Country Club in Spokane, WA; Royal Oaks Country Club in Vancouver, WA; Fircrest C.C. in Tacoma, WA, Meridian Valley Country Club in Kent, WA; Everett Golf & C.C.; Overlake Country Club in Medina, WA; Tualatin Country Club in Tualatin, OR; SpurWing Country Club in Boise, ID; and Wenatchee Golf & Country Club in Wenatchee, WA.
MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES Regular Golf Membership Regular members of the Club shall consist of adult men or women who are owners of at least one share of capital stock of the Club, and who pay the resident membership initiation fee and monthly dues required by the Club. Without paying any initiation fees or dues, a regular member’s spouse and any children of a regular member under twenty-one years of age and living in the home with the regular member, or regularly attending an educational institution under age twenty-six, shall enjoy all Club privileges, subject to the established rules. Membership also includes unlimited power golf cart usage and driving range balls! Regular Golf Membership Initiation ……$5,000
Monthly Dues………………$295.00 Monthly Food Minimum….. $ 45.00
Special Golf Membership Special Members of the Club shall consist of adult men and women under the age of thirty-six years who pay one-half the initiation fee, one-half monthly dues, and one-half assessments required of regular members. Family privileges for Special Members shall be the same as those for Regular Members. In the event a Special Member marries a person that is thirty-six or older, then neither spouse shall qualify to be a Special Member. Membership also includes unlimited power golf cart usage and driving range balls! Special Golf Membership Initiation…….$500
Monthly Dues……………….$147.50 Monthly Food Minimum……$ 45.00
Social Membership Social Members of the Club shall consist of adult men and women who have full Club privileges, but shall be limited to three (3) rounds of golf on the course in any one calendar year. If a Social Member wishes to transfer to Regular Membership, they must pay the difference between the Social & Regular Initiation fee at the time they transfer to a Regular Member. Membership also includes unlimited driving range balls! Social Membership Initiation………$500
Monthly Dues……………...$112.50 Monthly Food Minimum…. $ 45.00
Non-Resident Golf & Tennis Membership Non-Resident Golf & Tennis member is defined as a person who maintains a permanent place of abode more than one hundred (100) miles from Walla Walla city limits and who neither owns nor rents a residence within said one hundred miles in which they reside for more than 30 accumulated days in any given year. A non-resident golf & tennis member shall be entitled to the same golf, tennis and clubhouse privileges as a Regular Member. Membership also includes unlimited power golf cart usage and driving range balls! This membership category shall not be responsible for a monthly food minimum. Non-Resident Golf & Tennis Initiation……$1,000
Monthly Dues………………$147.50 Monthly Food Minimum…… (none)
Non-Resident, Non-Golfing and Non-Tennis Non-Resident, non-golfing and non-tennis memberships shall be limited to adult men or women residing more than forty miles from the main post office of Walla Walla. Such members shall not be allowed to play golf or tennis. No initiation fee
Yearly Dues………………... $500 Monthly Food Minimum…… (none)
“Free” Reciprocal Clubs Regular members of the Walla Walla Country Club are able to play golf at these 10 “Free” reciprocal clubs without paying a greens fee!
Club
City
Phone
Everett G & CC
Everett
425-259-8141
Fircrest CC
Tacoma
253-564-5792
Kalispel G & CC
Spokane
509-466-9813
Manito G & CC
Spokane
509-448-5829
Meridian Valley CC
Kent
253-631-3133
Overlake G & CC
Medina
425-454-5031
Royal Oaks CC
Vancouver
360-256-1350
Spurwing CC
Boise
208-884-4445
Tualatin
Tualatin
503-692-1122
Wenatchee CC
Wenatchee
509-884-7050
Social Member Activities & Privileges 1.
Seven Ladies Guest Day Luncheons each year.
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Easter and Mother’s Day Champagne Brunches.
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Thanksgiving Day Buffet
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Special Seafood Buffets.
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Major Social Events…. Wine Tasting Party Outdoor Pond Party Dinner Theater
Comedy Night Valentine’s Night Club Christmas Party Children’s Christmas Party New Year’s Eve Party 6.
Women’s Bridge Groups.
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Men’s Card Groups.
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Mixed Evening Bridge.
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Special classes ranging from cooking to gardening.
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Special live dinner music.
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Social Members may use the Clubhouse, restaurant, and lounge during regular scheduled hours.
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Social Members may use the Tennis Courts during regular scheduled hours.
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Social Members may use the Swimming Pool during regular scheduled hours.
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Social Members may use the Driving Range & Practice Greens during regular scheduled hours (no charge for range balls).
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Social Members may rent individual lockers in the locker rooms.
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Social Members may reserve banquet rooms for private parties.
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Social Members may play three (3) rounds of golf per calendar year at no charge (the spouse and all dependents living-at-home under 21 years of age may also play three (3) rounds of golf per person per year at no charge).
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Social Members may use a golf cart during their three (3) rounds of golf at no charge.
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Social Members do not have to play with a Regular Member while playing their three (3) rounds of golf per year.
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Social Members may entertain local guests in the Clubhouse up to ten (10) times per year per each local guest. Social Members may entertain guests on the golf course.
Social Members shall be limited to three (3) rounds of golf, with the exception of tournament or special events, on the course in any one calendar year. Social Members may not play more than the three (3) rounds of golf excluding tournaments or special events. They can not pay a green fee and play more often!
Walla Walla Country Club Application for Membership ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Application is hereby made for:
Regular Social Special Non Resident Non Resident—Golf & Tennis Membership is the Walla Walla Country Club, subject to the By-laws and Rules of said club, in support of which I offer the following information for your consideration. Name (in full) ______________________________________ Date of Birth: __________________________ Name of Firm ______________________________________ Position or Title: ________________________ Business Address ___________________________________ Business Phone _________________________ Nature of Business __________________________________ Home Address _____________________________________ Home Phone ___________________________ Mailing Address ____________________________________ City & Zip Code ________________________ E-Mail Address _____________________________________ Marital Status __________________________ Spouse ____________________________________________ Date of Birth ___________________________ Child’s Name _______________________________________ Date of Birth __________________________ Child’s Name _______________________________________ Date of Birth __________________________ Child’s Name _______________________________________ Date of Birth __________________________ Child’s Name _______________________________________ Date of Birth __________________________ Cities in which you have lived during the last five years ___________________________________________ Clubs or organizations in which membership is, or has been, held ____________________________________ Have you ever been expelled or rejected from membership in the Walla Walla Country Club or any other Club? ___________________________________________________________________________________ It is understood that this application shall not be binding upon the Walla Walla Country Club until written notice of acceptance has been received. The undersigned applicant authorizes the WWCC to check applicant’s credit rating. Respectfully submitted,
________________________________________________ (applicant signature)
Date ____________________________
Sponsor’s Signature………………………. Proposed by _______________________________________ (Regular Member) Print Name ________________________________________ Proposed by _______________________________________ (Regular Member) Print Name ________________________________________
The applicant is also personally known to the following members:
__________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________
Membership Classification and fees: Regular Membership: Available to adult men and women who own one Share of Capital Stock. Must pay initiation fee, assessments, and full dues. All club privileges available to members, spouse and children under twenty-one. $100.00 deposit with Application. Special Membership: Available to adult men and women under the age of thirty-six years. One-half regular dues. May not own a share of Capital Stock. Club privileges same as regular member. May apply for regular or social membership when thirty-six. Social Membership: Available to persons who pay initiation fee, one-half assessments, and dues. May not own a share of Capital Stock. Club privileges the same as regular member except limited golfing privileges. $100.00 deposit with Application. Non Resident—Golf & Tennis Available to person more than 100 miles from post office. Must pay initiation fee, one-half assessments, and one-half dues. Non Resident: Available to persons residing more than 40 miles from post office. May not play Golf or Tennis.
Office Records (Do not use this space) Date presented to Board of Directors _____________________
Action ______________________
Date Accepted __________________________________ Date Received ____________________ Retainer ______________________________________ Member Number ___________________ Stock Certificate No.
_____________ (Dues begin upon acceptance of membership.) __________
1644 Plaza Way PMB #508 1390 Country Club Road Walla Walla, WA 99362 Clubhouse: 509-525-1780 Pro Shop: 509-525-1562 Tennis Shop: 509-525-0650 www.wallawallacountryclub.com