becoming a member at a 9 hole golf club?

[Hallsy]

Im a member of a 9 hole course at present. Reason being time. I get to play maybe 30 weekends a year and some summer evenings and as most of the clubs around where i live tend to be £1k a year plus, it doesnt make financial sense.
My 9 hole costs me £180 a year as a standard member and for that i get a congu handicap and it costs me £5 for 9 holes or £9 for 18. Its got good facilities like driving range,putting green,chipping green and practice bunker, the greens have been great this year and i get a county card that i use a lot to play the local courses at a cheaper rate.
Only downside is it is short with only 4 par 4s and the rest par 3s though that said my short game has improved greatly.
It was also a great way to join my first club i think. As i was newish to the game the last 2 seasons have got me used to playing in comps in a relaxed atmosphere to the point i wouldnt have any worries becoming a member at one of the larger clubs nearby.

 

[drewster]

Mate . join Royal Blackheath , it's a great golf club and they've got parakeets living in the trees !!!! It's a no brainer if you've got the
money.

 

[Geden90]

only problem with royal blackheath is i heard they are revamping the course so quiet a bit of change at the minute with cutting down trees etc. probably join the 9 hole for the first year see how i progress then join there the year after once I've up my game.

 

[seasidehacker]

I used to be a member of a 9 hole course in Somerset. Loved the fact you could have another crack at a hole you messed up but didn't enjoy always playing half shots. As soon as I started playing other courses I realized how woefully short I was. 9 holes courses are great for pay and play but I would honestly punt for an 18 hole course even if its twice the money. Maybe if someone on here introduces you to the course it might be cheaper.