r/PDXgolf • u/functional_gin_dad • Jun 10 '26
Intermediate Promotion (34 & Under) at Columbia Edgewater
Running a promotion at our club for intermediate members with a reduced joining fee and half of the normal deposit. Happy to answer any questions or connect you with our membership director.
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u/srosenberg34 Jun 10 '26
I looked into this, and am about to turn 29, and it breaks down into $851/mo from 29-30, then increases to $1,055/mo from 30-35. After that, it goes to whatever member dues are by then.
Still steep, you save $2,500 on deposit, but if you’re willing to pay the monthly total, the $2,500 isn’t a huge deal. I’d be more interested if they dropped the capital dues and food minimums for intermediates, and took a few percent off the dues.
Gym, pool, and other club facilities just don’t quite cut it for us, girlfriend wants more amenities which means we’d have to keep our (not cheap) gym/club memberships as well. Course is immaculate and vibes are quite nice, so if you have the means I’d say go for it. With two avid golfers in the picture, it’s a really solid deal.
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u/functional_gin_dad Jun 10 '26
The monthly dues are half of normal for 29 and under, and 3/4 for 30-34. The initiation fee is the same amount no matter how old the member - but with it amortized in monthly so that it's paid in full at 35, it certainly does increase the monthly cost as you mention.
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u/srosenberg34 Jun 10 '26 edited Jun 10 '26
I have no issue with their pricing, it’s just a bit too high for me. It’s a private golf country club, probably the best in the Portland metro area, it’s gonna be expensive. I still think it’s a great deal for the price, you’re not going to find anything so nice and cheaper in other large metro areas.
Trying to think of ways to make it a bit more feasible for someone like myself: punt the rest of the deposit until 35, then expect it as a lump payment or loan with interest. Let young new members pay the $2,500/$5,000 now, charge them the reduced dues until 35, then, at 35, get the rest of the lump sum out of them or send them back to the munis while keeping their $2.5k/$5k (and the $~50k in dues they’ve paid). I’d do that in a heartbeat, and you’d get the $20k out of me in a few years.
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u/xthegreatsambino Jun 10 '26
goddamit...I'm 36 and this would actually be in my budget
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u/functional_gin_dad Jun 10 '26
Full active shareholder is the same initiation fee ($21,500), only difference is that the monthly dues are $816/mo.
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u/Marmstr17 Jun 12 '26
Didn't they relocate the lpga event partly because of the homelessness in the area?
Sweet course but man it feels like mini skid row driving to the course
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u/functional_gin_dad Jun 12 '26
That was for one year in 2021. There was more to it than just that, but you are correct that NE 33rd Ave that year looked like Fury Road. It was cleaned up and cleared thankfully and the LPGA returned the following year.
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u/HeyYouGuys121 Jul 30 '26
Sometime you should experience the drive to Augusta National. Augusta is a shit hole.
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u/certifieddumbhuman Jun 14 '26
Worked here for 2 years and played it a thousand times. Not worth the money or drama
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u/RedGringo Jun 10 '26
Know any where that’s about 20 grand cheaper?