Bluffton, SC · developer-owned community club.
Reported As reported by The Island Packet (syndicated on AOL), as of 2026 (effective May 1, 2026). Reported figure. The club has not yet been asked to confirm it; that call happens before the November 17 edition, and the row becomes confirmed, corrected or declined.
| Category | Initiation | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golf Club Tier I | $300,000 | 2026 (effective May 1, 2026) | The Island Packet (syndicated on AOL)“the joining fee for a Tier I membership will increase from $200,000 to $300,000” |
| Golf Club Tier II | $120,000 | 2026 (effective May 1, 2026) | The Island Packet (syndicated on AOL)“For Tier II membership, the fee is increasing from $100,000 to $120,000, while the Sports Membership fee is increasing from $20,000 to $30,000.” |
| Sports | $30,000 | 2026 (effective May 1, 2026) | The Island Packet (syndicated on AOL)“the Sports Membership fee is increasing from $20,000 to $30,000” |
| Palmetto Bluff Club (base club) | $0 | 2026 (effective January 1, 2026) | Stefany Cerame (brokerage)“The one-time joining fee for the base club, the mandatory one, dropped from $50,000 to $0” |
| Category | Dues | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golf Club Tier I | $22,000 / annual | 2026 | The Island Packet (syndicated on AOL)“Annual dues are $22,000 for Tier I members, $12,500 for Tier II members and $5,000 for Sports members” |
| Golf Club Tier II | $12,500 / annual | 2026 | The Island Packet (syndicated on AOL)“Annual dues are $22,000 for Tier I members, $12,500 for Tier II members and $5,000 for Sports members” |
| Sports | $5,000 / annual | 2026 | The Island Packet (syndicated on AOL)“Annual dues are $22,000 for Tier I members, $12,500 for Tier II members and $5,000 for Sports members” |
Listed as the source states them. None of these are inside the year-one figure.
| Item | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Bluff Trust annual dues (resident, improved property) | $15,246 annual | The Island Packet (syndicated on AOL)“Residents of Palmetto Bluff also have to pay $15,246 in annual dues to the Palmetto Bluff Trust.” |
| POA/Trust annual (homes vs lots), brokerage guide | $15,246 annual | Simply Grand Properties (brokerage)“Annual POA (Homes): $15,246 + neighborhood fees; Annual POA (Lots): $5,886 + neighborhood fees; Additional Fee: $50,000; Transfer Fee: .75% for homes (Last Updated July 7, 2026)” |
Categories the club names: Palmetto Bluff Club (base club), Golf Club Tier I, Golf Club Tier II, Sports, Boat Club.
Not published by the club: club-published fee schedule; base club dues 2026; refundable/equity status; property requirement for golf club; membership cap; national or non-resident category; exact article publication date.
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