Membership

 
Our Mission Statement - To be a first class golf club that provides quality golf facilities recognized by the membership as having high value.


A membership with Cowan's Ford is an opportunity to belong to a private golf, tennis, swimming and social club. We are a family-oriented club that offers Equity and Non Equity memberships. 


Equity Memberships
 
Full Family Membership
Equity Golf members have ownership in the Club and are eligible for a refund.  They also have access to all golf, tennis, swimming and social facilities of the Club.  Tournament events and club socials are planned for your camaraderie with other members and guests.  Equity Golf members may bestow a Legacy membership and/or transfer their membership to an immediate family member.  In addition, this membership also receives a guest pass once a month; with which they may bring up to three guests one time for $25 per guest.  Equity Golf  members are not required to pay green fees or tennis court fees, but are required to pay golf cart fees.   Range balls are included in the monthly dues.

Equity Social Membership
Equity Social members have ownership in the Club and are eligible for a refund.  They have access to use all tennis, swimming and social facilities of the Club.   Social events are planned for your camaraderie with other members and guests. Social members have no access to the golf facilities of the Club.
 


Non-Equity Memberships
 
Non Equity Full Family
Non Equity members have access to all golf, tennis, swimming and social facilities of the Club. Tournament events and club social events are planned for your camaraderie with other members and guests.  Non Equity members are not required to pay green fees or tennis court fees, but are required to pay golf cart fees.  Range balls are included in the monthly dues.  This membership is not transferable or refundable.
 
Non Equity Junior Full Family
Junior Golf members  have to all golf, tennis, swimming and social facilities of the Club. Tournament events and  club social events are planned for your camaraderie with other members and guests.  Junior members pay $50 less in dues than a member over 40 years of age.  Junior members are  not required to pay green fees or tennis court fees, but are required to pay golf cart fees.  Range balls are included in the monthly dues.
 
Swim-Tennis Social Membership
Swim-Tennis Social members have access to use all tennis, swimming and social facilities of the Club.  Social events are planned for your camaraderie with other members and guests.  Swim-Tennis Social members have no access to the golf facilities of the Club.  There is no initiation fee for this membership.
 
Corporate Membership
Corporate members have access to all the golf, tennis, swimming and social facilities of the Club. Tournament events and club social events are planned for your camaraderie with other members and guests. This membership classification does not provide for voting privileges.  Corporate members are not required to pay green fees or tennis court fees, but are required to pay golf cart fees.  The initiation fee is due in full at the time the application is submitted.  To qualify for Corporate membership, all individual members must be employed by the same company. There is a $500 transfer fee for each membership.
 
Included in a Golf Membership:

• Private “Member Only” Club
• 7 Days a Week to Golf
• Walking Allowed (Anytime - Any Day)
• Top Notch Practice Facility
• Range Balls Included with membership
• Member Only Tournaments
• Jr. Golf Programs & Interclub
• Active Ladies Programs
• Professional, Courteous PGA Staff
• Club Socials
• Casual Dining - No Minimums
• Junior Olympic Pool & Kiddie Pool
• Competitive Swim Team
• Water Aerobics
• Tennis Courts
• Boat Access to Lake Norman

           
Included in The Swim – Tennis Social Membership:

• Private “Member Only” Club
• Club Socials
• Junior Olympic Pool & Kiddie Pool
• Competitive Swim Team
• Water Aerobics
• Tennis Courts
• Casual Dining - No Minimums
• Boat Access to Lake Norman  

 
Contact our Membership Director, Cynthia Hoyle, for more membership information or to set up a tour of our facility.  Appointments are appreciated. 


Office 704-827-3088 x223
Fax 704-822-6274
 
Office Hours
M - F 8am - 4pm
Or by Appointment



Frequently Asked Questions
 
Is Cowan’s Ford a Private, Semi-Private, or Public Club?
Yes, Cowan’s Ford is a Private, Non Profit Club.
 
Who owns the Club?
The Club is made up of Equity and Non Equity members.  Equity members however have ownership in the Club.
 
What is the difference between an Equity and a Non Equity member?
Both Equity and Non Equity members have the same privileges as far as the use of all Club amenities but there are a few differences in member “perks”.  For example, Equity members are eligible for a refund and can transfer their membership to a child or grand child.  Both members have voting privileges.
 
Does Cowan’s Ford have a Guest Policy?
We want our members to bring their friends to the club and show them our Great course and clubhouse but we do limit the number of times a guest may visit. Each member may bring as many different guests in a months time as they like but may bring the same guest only two times a month.  We are a non profit club and do not advertise so if you bring the same guest two times a month several months in a row we will want to contact them for membership.  After all, we want your friends to be members too.
 
What are the guest fees?
                                               18 Holes       9 Holes
 Monday thru Friday                   $59              $31
Saturday, Sunday & Holidays      $69              $36
Monday thru Thursday                $42              $28
(55 and older)
 
Cart fees and other fees?
Cart fees  are $18 for 18 holes and $9 for 9 holes.  A locker is $75 a year and a handicap fee $25 a year.
 
How many rounds of golf are played each year?
On average between 26,000 and 28,000 rounds are played on the course each year.
 
If I join the current non equity membership special can I upgrade to equity?
Yes, you can upgrade at any time by paying the difference in initiation fees at the time of upgrade.
 
Does Cowan’s Ford have a dress code?
Yes.

The following rules apply to the clubhouse:
 
1. Clothing worn in the clubhouse should always present a neat and clean appearance. 
 
2. Gentlemen – Slacks and shorts. Must be of conservative tailoring.  Shorts must be Bermuda-length.  Shirts should always be tucked in unless designed otherwise. Cut-offs and sweat pants are not permitted.
              
3. Ladies – Skirts, slacks and shorts must be of conservative tailoring and conservative cut.  Leggings are acceptable.  Cut-offs and sweat pants are not permitted.
 
4. Swimming attire, along with proper cover-ups is acceptable in the Bistro.  Shoes or other footwear are required.     
 
5.  Caps and hats must be worn with the brim facing forward.


 The following rules apply to the golf course, chipping green, practice range, and putting green:
 
1. Clothing worn on the golf course, chipping green, practice range, and putting green should always present a neat   and clean appearance.
 
2. Gentlemen – Shirts with a collar including mock turtlenecks are acceptable. Shirts should always be tucked in. Slacks and shorts must be of conservative tailoring. Shorts must be Bermuda-length.  Tank tops, t-shirts, cut-offs, sweat pants, athletic shorts, swim trunks, tennis shorts and denim jeans & denim shorts are not permitted.
 
3. Ladies – Skirts, slacks and shorts must be of conservative tailoring and conservative cut.  Leggings are acceptable only when worn under a skirt or shorts.  Tank tops, t-shirts, cut-offs, halter-tops, sweat pants, athletic shorts, swimsuits, and denim jeans & denim shorts are not permitted.
 
4. Changing of dress should be done in the locker rooms or restrooms.  It is acceptable to change shoes in the parking lot.
 
5.  Caps and hats must be worn with the brim facing forward.