Cancelled membership. Am I liable to pay until end of April?
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Neilds
Assistant Pro
If you are referring to paying by monthly direct debit, then almost certainly yes. Your credit is probably with an external finance company (like Fairway Credit) and they will have paid the club your full annual fees. As your contract will be with the finance company, then you will still have to pay.
Springveldt
Well-known member
Yes, they will want the next 2 months. If your credit is through the club they might chase you for it, they may not as it might not be worth the hassle.
If it’s through Fairway Credit they will definitely chase you for it, they are a loan company.
Either way, you made an agreement for 12 months so pay the 12 months.
My club is switching to Fairway Credit from April as they had 30 members this year cancel their direct debits before the 12 months were up.
If it’s through Fairway Credit they will definitely chase you for it, they are a loan company.
Either way, you made an agreement for 12 months so pay the 12 months.
My club is switching to Fairway Credit from April as they had 30 members this year cancel their direct debits before the 12 months were up.
hambugerpete
Well-known member
If it's a credit agreement you'll be liable for all the months.
I take it you didn't resolve your handicap dispute then?
I take it you didn't resolve your handicap dispute then?
golfoutlaw
Member
Really not sure who my agreement is with if I’m honest.
My only concern is changing my whs handicap over. The new club has advised they need to ring up my previous to confirm secretary to confirm details etc.
I did not send appeal in and have joined a new club yesterday.
Could the secretary of my old club be awkward when being requested WHS details?
I am taking 5 other members with me
My only concern is changing my whs handicap over. The new club has advised they need to ring up my previous to confirm secretary to confirm details etc.
I did not send appeal in and have joined a new club yesterday.
Could the secretary of my old club be awkward when being requested WHS details?
I am taking 5 other members with me
They can't be awkward, or should not be, but if the club have altered your h/c then that is what will go across, whether you like the number or not. You then just have to play at your new club, hand cards in, let it adjust to where it should be. The caveat to that is, if you still owe the club membership money then they may well withhold the transfer.
golfoutlaw
Member
Happy with whatever HC is handed over buddy, just glad to get out of there.
Just wondering if the secretary from previous club can delay my move until the two DD’s have cleared?
I’m currently up to date but next payment leaves my account on March 4th.
I will need my WHS cert in play to comps from next weekend but just wondering he could request the two months payment before handing over WHS details.
To answer the OP, perhaps the question is best asked of either the club or, more likely, the finance company who the credit agreement is with.
Rather pointless asking the question on what is essentially an anonymous online forum.
Rather pointless asking the question on what is essentially an anonymous online forum.
golfoutlaw
Member
Should in state this anywhere the T&C’s membership application form?
timd77
Assistant Pro
Who’s the direct debit paid to? What shows on your bank statement?
If you are paying by direct debit then, more than likely, your contract is with a finance company.
Look at your bank statement. If your subs are going directly to the club, contact the club. If a finance company, contact them.
You will not get a definitive answer here.
golfoutlaw
Member
My DD is direct to them. No 3rd party finance company seems to be involved
There’s your answer then.
golfoutlaw
Member
meaning I am still liable or not?
golfoutlaw
Member
Reading this they may delay the transfer ?
Ask the club.
MACM85
Newbie
Sounds like you're best to call the club/finance provider to clear the balance and then move to the new club with a fresh slate.
Swango1980
Well-known member
Is there a problem anyway? A member can be a member of 2 clubs or more at the same time. Even if your current (or old) club were not to transfer your handicap across to your new club, it just means you'd be an Away player at your new club for a couple of months, until your annual membership runs out at the last place.
As far as you are concerned, you don't have to set foot in the old club, you may just see the word "Away" next to your name for a little while?
Of course, if you want your new club to be your Home club, I can't see that being an issue to your old club. If you still owe money, I'm sure they have ways to ensure that still happens, without having to not release your handicap
golfoutlaw
Member
Next question would be is if my new club can transfer WHS if I have all relevant information.
Do they need to confirm with previous club first?
Do they need to confirm with previous club first?
Orikoru
Tour Winner
It sounds a lot like you're intending to withhold the last two month's fees that you owe them. 
As long as you pay up I see no reason why they'd not complete the handicap transfer.
As long as you pay up I see no reason why they'd not complete the handicap transfer.- Status
