Annual subscription 2026

[Lucifer MorningStar]

Lad at our place accidentally slipped that he managed to negotiate paying country membership because he worked offshore have a feeling if that gets to the wrong members he won’t be this year

Technically I could get away with that if I joined now as I can provide proof of my address being 200miles away due to where I live for work Monday-Fri even though my house is 7mins from the club.

But I won’t do that as it’s just taking the mick. It’s one of the reasons I’ve said I won’t join till April it’ll cost me more but everything will be above board and my addresses will match up. So at least I’m not pulling one over the members that’s just wrong. Hopefully he doesn’t get away with that much longer

 

[KenL]

I probably spend about £400 per year in the “bar” on food and coffees. I do that as I want to support the bar franchise. I support the pro shop franchise by buying stuff there. I support the club by paying my fees.

But, I would absolutely object to paying £250 upfront for something that I might not use. What happens if you don’t use it? Why is it needed?

 

[Arthur Wedge]

We are, but I didn't know you could access the info.

I can't see a way of doing so

Under My Golf , then my account , then there is a download PDF and you can adjust the dates

 

[Arthur Wedge]

Lad at our place accidentally slipped that he managed to negotiate paying country membership because he worked offshore have a feeling if that gets to the wrong members he won’t be this year

How many rounds can he play ?

We had someone who moved to country membership and used his address on second home in Norfolk - but he can only play 10 rounds a year free

 

[IanM]

Under My Golf , then my account , then there is a download PDF and you can adjust the dates

Thanks.. was looking on the App, but our club it's only the website.

Didn't realise you could get that.

 

[Rlburnside]

Just had e-mail for our subs,said in earlier post my subs were under £300 well I pay £210 pensioner rate, full rate £280

 

[Bratty]

Just checked my account and I spent around £300 on 112 cups of coffee last year!
That said, I was out of work for 9 months of the year and spend a LOT of time at the club!

 

[nickjdavis]

Wouldn't get close to it, neither would any of my pp even though we always stop after a round. None of us eat at the club, none of us drink beer there as we are all driving.

You know the thread asking what would get you to spend more at your club...............

Christ...I'd be having to go back to work if they did introduce the pole dancers, fire eaters and axe throwing that i suggested.

 

[WorldHandicapSystem]

If the club has to put a mandatory levy to force people to use the bar or catering, it is not a viable business.

 

[Arthur Wedge]

If the club has to put a mandatory levy to force people to use the bar or catering, it is not a viable business.

Woburn has a levy at £500

Their business is very viable don’t you think

 

[IanM]

If the club has to put a mandatory levy to force people to use the bar or catering, it is not a viable business.

Woburn is a good example of why that's not always the case. I can think of others, and it's the norm at American Country Clubs.

But, I'm sure there are clubs where the marginal income of a levy is vital.

I've got mixed feelings. I don't necessarily like being told it's compulsory. But I'll be topping my card up before long as I'm spending more than that anyway. Only one of my two clubs has a compulsory levy...

 

[Orikoru]

In December I spent £17 in the clubhouse. November it was £11. October £3.60. Yeah, I'm not sure I'd be getting through a £250 levy somehow. I do go in there after rounds usually but diet Cokes just ain't that expensive. And when I beat my mate in the match, he's buying the lunch.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

If your club is on IG then it’s easy to find on your own account

I’ve got auto top up set up for my clubhouse accounts (bar and shop are separate), and I’d rather not look at my clubhouse spend even though on IG I know that I can. Coffee and food for me plus drinks for playing companions will see me spend £30-40/week - could be £50 but would rather not know - my wife can see it from our bank account but doesn’t often mention it

I use my club most days I am at home. Going back to OP question. My Club is core to my life and I am a very proud member of it, and hence why I’ll be OK forking out, and I’m guessing here, about £2200 on renewal.

On another side discussion raised earlier. Club is planning a major project currently underway, and though club finances are currently healthy, we wanted to keep them that way and avoid going the ‘bank’ loan route - so decided to cover a major part of the funding for it by offered 30 multi-year memberships - all taken up, covering the rest using some of our surplus. We were comfortable doing this as we could pretty confidently predict that the resulting gap in annual memberships income will be pretty much filled each year by new member joining fees.

 

[rudebhoy]

Lad at our place accidentally slipped that he managed to negotiate paying country membership because he worked offshore have a feeling if that gets to the wrong members he won’t be this year

That sounds a bit cheeky but it actually makes sense if he is away for a good chunk of the year. My lad is in the merchant navy and is away at least 6 months of the year. He’s not a golfer, but if he was, then I’d think a discount on his fees would be fair enough.

Saying that, he doesn’t pay a penny in PAYE, which I think is ridiculous, particularly as he earns a good whack.

 

[moogie]

Lad at our place accidentally slipped that he managed to negotiate paying country membership because he worked offshore have a feeling if that gets to the wrong members he won’t be this year

I dont know how the club were daft enough to let it happen.
This happened at a club i was at about a decade ago, lad was working offshore, tried it on, secretary just told him it was his registered home address and if that was in Aberdeen then bring proof. Obviously couldn't.

Surprised your club didnt just call him out, call his bluff

 

[WorldHandicapSystem]

Woburn is a good example of why that's not always the case. I can think of others, and it's the norm at American Country Clubs.

But, I'm sure there are clubs where the marginal income of a levy is vital.

I've got mixed feelings. I don't necessarily like being told it's compulsory. But I'll be topping my card up before long as I'm spending more than that anyway. Only one of my two clubs has a compulsory levy...

Woburn hardly a typical golf club. However, I would still ask why they need to force people to use the clubhouse.

In America minimum monthlies are in place at many clubs to keep the catering viable.

 

[Golfnut1957]

Woburn hardly a typical golf club. However, I would still ask why they need to force people to use the clubhouse.

In America minimum monthlies are in place at many clubs to keep the catering viable.

And in the UK?

 

[WorldHandicapSystem]

And in the UK?

Same. If an average club needs to force people to spend money in the clubhouse there is something wrong.

 

[LincolnShep]

In December I spent £17 in the clubhouse. November it was £11. October £3.60. Yeah, I'm not sure I'd be getting through a £250 levy somehow. I do go in there after rounds usually but diet Cokes just ain't that expensive. And when I beat my mate in the match, he's buying the lunch.

Depends on the circumstances but, if a £250 levy were suddenly introduced, some players would just change their habits to make sure they get through it. A couple of Sunday lunches with the family would smash a big hole in it.

 

[Arthur Wedge]

Woburn hardly a typical golf club. However, I would still ask why they need to force people to use the clubhouse.

In America minimum monthlies are in place at many clubs to keep the catering viable.

Just to be clear - everything is a choice , right down to picking a membership

No one is forced to do anything

There are terms of your membership

Levy’s are part of those terms

Can never understand the issue people have with them

At most clubs they are very nominal - £50 maybe £100 , and 99% will spend that levy across their years membership