“What does a Horseshoe Bay membership actually cost?” is the question every serious buyer asks — and the answer online is usually a forum thread or a brochure request form. Here is the straight version: how membership at The Club at Horseshoe Bay is structured, what the Summit level includes, what the numbers look like across comparable Texas Hill Country clubs, and the one way the biggest number gets paid for you.
How Membership at The Club at Horseshoe Bay Works
The Club at Horseshoe Bay Resort offers membership in tiers, with Summit as the highest level. Lower tiers grant access to the resort’s three Robert Trent Jones Sr. courses and core amenities; only Summit membership unlocks everything — including the members-only Summit Rock golf course. Every tier carries a one-time initiation fee plus ongoing dues, and initiation amounts are quoted by the club on request.
The Summit-Level Number — and Who Pays It
At Atten Hill, the Summit-level initiation fee is $215,000 — prepaid by the developer and included with every homesite. That is not a discount or a credit: the club’s highest membership tier is simply part of what you own the day you close on the land. Ongoing club dues, a one-time Summit Rock assessment, and anticipated HOA dues apply separately, and Jill will walk you through every number for the specific homesite you are considering.
What the Summit Level Includes
- The members-only Summit Rock Golf Course — plus Apple Rock, Ram Rock, and Slick Rock
- Lake LBJ access: marina, the Yacht Club, and the resident-only Lakeside Lounge
- The new $40 million spa & wellness center
- The Summit Rock Clubhouse and Amenity Center — pools, cabanas, fitness
- Tennis at the Mouratoglou Tennis Center, pickleball, and resort pools
- Members-only dining from Cap Rock to the lakefront
How Horseshoe Bay Compares to Other Texas Club Communities
Context matters when weighing a six-figure initiation. Around the Hill Country, published figures and third-party estimates put Boot Ranch non-resident initiation near $200,000 with roughly $21,000 in annual dues; Travis Club quotes a $150,000 golf initiation with dues in the $10,000–$15,000 range; and Cordillera Ranch’s optional club is estimated at $50,000–$75,000 to join. Atten Hill homesites themselves range from the mid-$500Ks to $2.2MM. What separates Atten Hill is not just the tier — it is that the club’s highest level comes prepaid with the land instead of being a second negotiation after you buy.
More Summit-Level Amenities
The Summit level isn’t only about Summit Rock. It opens every amenity across Horseshoe Bay Resort — here are the ones members use most.
Three More Championship Courses
Beyond Summit Rock, members play Apple Rock, Ram Rock, and Slick Rock — all Robert Trent Jones Sr. designs — plus an 18-hole competitive putting course. Four ways to play, one membership.
Six Pools, Including the Floating Pool
Six pools across the resort, including the first floating pool in North America on Lake LBJ.
Mouratoglou Tennis Center
A world-class tennis center carrying the Mouratoglou name, with courts and programming for every level.
Cap Rock Golf Academy
Indoor and outdoor hitting bays at Cap Rock for instruction, club fitting, and year-round practice.
Talk Through the Numbers with Jill
Request Atten Hill pricing & availability and Jill Reagor Rutledge will give you the complete picture — homesite pricing, dues, assessments, and what Summit membership means day to day. Call or text 830.282.1857.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Much Does a Horseshoe Bay Resort Membership Cost?
The club quotes initiation by tier on request. The benchmark is the top: the Summit-level initiation included with Atten Hill homesites is valued at $215,000, with club dues and assessments ongoing.
How Much Is the Summit-Level Initiation Fee?
$215,000 — and at Atten Hill it is prepaid by the developer, included with every homesite.
Are There Ongoing Dues?
Yes. Summit-level membership carries ongoing club dues, plus a one-time Summit Rock assessment and anticipated HOA dues on homesites, all in addition to the purchase price.
Can I Join The Club Without Buying Property?
The club offers memberships independent of Atten Hill — but buying an Atten Hill homesite is the one path where the Summit initiation comes prepaid rather than out of pocket.