Certificate of competence

[banksy]

I am looking to join a club in the coming month before the new season and have contacted some clubs in the the area. As I don't have a handicap, in one instance, I have been told that if I wanted to join I would have to complete a certificate of competence with the local pro.

Does anyone have experience of what this entails including possible costs and how long it may take to do?

I was imagining it may just involve the pro watching you hit some shots on the range, but I may be wrong and it could be more formal/involved than that...

Thanks for any info

 

[Imurg]

I've heard of this sort of thing on the Continent before but not over here.

A good idea, though, if you ask me....

 

[DCB]

I'd be looking for another club if it's any more than the Pro having a quick look at you. Bound to be other clubs in the area crying out for members..

 

[Foxholer]

Normally applies to Juniors (U18) so evidence of some ability and knowledge of the game.

 

[bluewolf]

If its just a quick look at your swing and a brief chat about the laws/etiquette of the game then I quite like the sound of it.

 

[sawtooth]

I have been told that if I wanted to join I would have to complete a certificate of competence with the local pro.

This says a lot about the club, I would say join up!

 

[Crow]

Just ask the club what it entails and if there's any cost (shouldn't cost anything), they should be best placed to tell you.

 

[Hobbit]

Normally applies to Juniors (U18) so evidence of some ability and knowledge of the game.

We started this this year at no cost to the juniors. It includes 6 lessons with the pro...

 

[duncan mackie]

This says a lot about the club, I would say join up!

agreed

I would expect it to be playing a few holes with the pro and a chat

in many ways it's the logical alternative to 'being proposed' where it's the proposer's responsibility