Membership Opportunities

Join our welcoming and diverse membership

Thank you for your interest in membership at Bala Golf Club. Our diverse and friendly membership welcomes you to experience everything our thriving club has to offer. There has never been a better time to join Bala!

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Why Bala?  

• The closest private golf club to Center City (just 12 minutes from Center City to the 1st Tee!), and minutes from Bala Cynwyd and the Main Line.
• Join now and get immediate course access—no waiting period, sponsors or interviews are required!
• A fun and challenging course designed by legendary Golf Course Architect William S. Flynn (architect of Shinnecock Hills!).
• Over 120 years of golf history, including host of the 1952 U.S. Women's Open, won by Hall of Famer Louise Suggs!
• The golf course is open 7 days per week.
• All golf category dues include your locker, bag storage, USGA handicap, driving range and hole-in-one insurance.
• A great walking course with a fantastic pace of play, allowing you to easily fit golf into your busy lifestyle.
• Amenities include a fully stocked Golf Shop, Practice Range, Grill Room, Member’s Dining Room and Ballroom with seating for up to 220 guests.
• No member assessments for the last 9 years! No future assessments currently planned.
• Major capital enhancement project is currently in progress with continued course and facility enhancements.


Membership Categories

Bala Golf Club is proud to offer a variety of membership categories to best meet the needs and lifestyle of all golfers. Click on a category below for a full description and eligibility.  Please contact our Membership Director, Wesley Davis, at [email protected] or (215) 220-0740 for current membership promotions and to discuss the best membership that suits your needs.

  • Full Playing Privilege Stockholder (46+ years old)
    • This is a full golf membership with unlimited access for those 46 years and older. You can join individually or add a spouse and/or child dependents (21 & Under) to the account. This category is available with the separate purchase of a stock certificate, which would give you an ownership stake in the club. In addition to club ownership, the benefit of owning stock includes voting rights, the ability to run for the Board of Directors and an annual dues discount that is currently $1,000 compared to Non-Stockholders.

      For those who do not wish to purchase stock, you can join in the Full Playing Privilege Non-Stockholder category. You can also buy stock at a later date and switch in to the Stockholder category.

  • Full Playing Privilege Non-Stockholder (46+ years old)
    • This is a full golf membership with unlimited access for those 46 and older. You can join individually or add a spouse and/or child dependents (21 & Under) to the account. This is a non-ownership category without voting rights.

      Those who join as non-Stockholders can choose to buy stock at a later date and switch in to the Full Stockholder category.

  • Junior Categories (Under 46 years old)
    • These are full golf memberships with unlimited access for those 45 years and younger. These graduated categories enjoy a significant dues and food minimum discount compared to the 46+ full category and are available in the following age categories: 

      • 36 years old and Under
      • 37-42 years old
      • 43-45 years old

      You can join individually or add a spouse and/or child dependents (21 & Under) to the account. These are non-ownership categories without voting rights.

  • Weekday
    • The Weekday option is a great alternative for those who spend most of their weekends down the Shore, or for those who are retired and do not need weekend play privileges. Full and unlimited access is provided for dining and social events (including weekends), but there is no golf course access allowed on weekends for this category. You can join individually or add a spouse and/or child dependents (21 & Under) to the account.

  • Second Club
    • The Second Club category at Bala Golf Club is designed specifically for those who are already full golf members at another private Golf Association of Philadelphia club. You can join individually or add a spouse and/or child dependents (21 & Under) to the account. To be eligible, dues at your first club must be higher than or equal to dues for full golf membership at Bala.

      This category enjoys unlimited golf without restriction, but enjoys the benefit of reduced dues with no food minimum! With Bala's incredible location with easy access to the city, this is a great option to add the convenience of a second club at a great discount.

  • House (Golf)
    • Bala's House (Golf) membership provides unlimited access to dining and social functions. There is no food minimum for House members. Access to the golf course is also available for House (Golf) members up to two times per month with the payment of the standard golf guest fee. House member dues do not include a locker, club storage, handicap or hole in one insurance. These items may be purchased on a space available basis.

      This is a non-ownership category without voting rights.

  • House (Social)
    • Bala's House (Social) membership provides unlimited access to dining and social functions. There is no food minimum for House members. This category is perfect for those interested in our Bala Bridge games or Bala Film Club, or simply access to our renowned culinary program!

      This is a non-ownership category without voting rights.

  • Student
    • Bala's Student membership provides unlimited access to the golf course, member tournaments, dining and social functions Monday-Friday and after 2pm on weekends and holidays. To be eligible for this category you must be a full-time high school or undergraduate student under the age of 22. There is no initiation fee or food minimum for Student members.

      This is a non-ownership category without voting rights.


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