Places I would personally consider due to proximity and attainability ... at least strongly consider. Lost Rail - my home club ... $20k for national, $4350 dues/yr ... will likely take a few more at that price, then raise. 40 mins from OMA airport. If I had a direct to OMA I'd highly consider. Kingsley Club - $50k ... not sure what wait list is like. Eventually will have 2 courses. 30 mins from TVC airport. The Harvester - uncertain initiation, but likely $25-40k range. 45 mins from DSM airport.
Broomsedge - 2 hrs from CLT, 1 hr from CAE.
Kettle Forge - won't open for a few years but about 10 mins west of Erin Hills ... new golf club ... $50k. Old Barnwell - second full course open in 1-2 years, likely opening up membership after a while. $40-50k initiation. 45 mins from Augusta airport ... 2 1/2 - 3 hrs from Atlanta and Charlotte ... 1 hr from CAE.
Since I'm on a roll with South Carolina - Camden CC ... $3k initiation, $250/mo for national. Limited facilities but damn solid for the money.
Mapleton - new golf club opening in Sept near Sioux Falls, SD. $30-40k initiation. Windsong Farm - NW Minneapolis ... 2 courses ... golf club.
Win yourself a Dormie Network auction for $10k and see how you like it for the year.