HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
Use to live in Merton Park, not far from the Nelson Hospital (Cannon Hill Lane). Now down in Bracknell. Miss the old place and would love to hook up for a game once you join
Choice of club - heart over head - any thoughts
- Thread starter The Gentleman
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Use to live in Merton Park, not far from the Nelson Hospital (Cannon Hill Lane). Now down in Bracknell. Miss the old place and would love to hook up for a game once you join
The Gentleman
Medal Winner
Would love to have you as my first guest. Will keep you posted. The inlaws live in Merton Park (Langley Road). Nice spot.
Blue in Munich
Crocked Professional Yeti Impersonator
Now you've fessed up, I'd agree with Homer, for what's being offered I'd go with Wimbledon Common until you know exactly what you want to do. For mine, Coombe Wood strikes me as a club with delusions of grandeur that is a little overpriced for what it offers. There are better clubs nearby with similar annual subs, although you will have to stomach a joining fee at some of them. That will start a new thread about whether or not clubs should or shouldn't charge joining fees but that's for another day.
Good luck, and don't forget your pillar box red shirt/jumper/waterproofs.
Good luck, and don't forget your pillar box red shirt/jumper/waterproofs.
ChrisB0210
Assistant Pro
As someone that is a member of a reasonably priced club with a shorter course than some of our "illustrious" neighbours, I'd always recommend the cheaper option, especially if the course is a good test of your golf.
Our course is is quite a tough test, as confirmed by my teaching pro when he saw one of our cards, so I find some of the away tracks to be a bit more generous for someone of my handicap and ability.
Whichever option you go for, enjoy it and I hope it all goes well.
Our course is is quite a tough test, as confirmed by my teaching pro when he saw one of our cards, so I find some of the away tracks to be a bit more generous for someone of my handicap and ability.
Whichever option you go for, enjoy it and I hope it all goes well.
drdel
Tour Rookie
No brainer for me.
I'd pay the £700 so I can play when I like, 9 holes alone, any day etc, etc.
The ' membership evidence (perhaps with a handicap) from that club and '£900' left over would buy me quite a few rounds at other clubs I might just fancy now and again !
I'd pay the £700 so I can play when I like, 9 holes alone, any day etc, etc.
The ' membership evidence (perhaps with a handicap) from that club and '£900' left over would buy me quite a few rounds at other clubs I might just fancy now and again !
