Not for me:
1) Too expensive - equivalent to the price of 31 pints of Guinness
2) I have CPX grips and they need to be cleaned after every round or they feel horrible
3) The club is 5 miles away and I often practice away from it
4) I hate the smell of stinky shoes when I go into our locker room...
We've had a Bosch for nearly 6 years without any issues. Prior to that we had a Miele for 12 years which did break down a 3 times and the final time was too expensive to justify fixing.
The Bosch has been well used, but has been looked after by using Calgon tablets regularly, and a washing...
I think it all changed in 2020. There used to be The River Golf Course, but it was remodelled and became part of the Olympos and Aspendos courses at Cullinan (according to AI)
Stayed at the Titanic and played Gloria and National. Can highly recommend all of them. Plus if you can play Carya, you'll be very very happy, I think.
I played TOC, New and Jubilee for much less than that on a winter ticket. Sure, it's mats on TOC and you take a chance with the weather (we were very lucky) but it was a bargain and a great experience.
Trying to get to the range 2-3 times a week as I'm having a lesson a fortnight over the next few months, and want to be ready for the new season.
Playing 3 times a week if the weather permits.
Never got this impression at all. Even the people who wouldn't get a tip (eg reception staff) were brilliant. And the quality of service never dipped when they weren't tipped.
Went in a large group and had a whip round for the bar staff at the end of the week. Individually, I tipped the guy who took the case to my room, the waiting staff and the room cleaner.
Of course they're grateful for anything, but due to the high rate of inflation, Euros are preferred.