Club Membership Interveiw.

[Jack_bfc]

I have my interveiw for membership tomorrow evening and wondered what the need for an interveiw is, and just to see if any of you had any funny/interetsing/odd stories involving memebership interviews...

I think I have more questions for them than they do for me though.....

 

[delc]

I have my interveiw for membership tomorrow evening and wondered what the need for an interveiw is, and just to see if any of you had any funny/interetsing/odd stories involving memebership interviews...

I think I have more questions for them than they do for me though.....

I'm surprised that any clubs still do this. Generally they just want your money these days!

 

[Jack_bfc]

I'm surprised that any clubs still do this. Generally they just want your money these days!

You and me both!!!!

 

[Birchy]

They are more like an informal chat nowadays where you get welcomed to the club and they answer any of your questions. Its not like the old style interviews

 

[Martin70]

Had mine two weeks ago with the secretary and the captain elect.

It was much more relaxed than I expected and they really made an effort to be welcoming and provide a wealth of information on the club and the various groups who play there.

I left feeling sure I had joined the right club.

 

[delc]

They are more like an informal chat nowadays where you get welcomed to the club and they answer any of your questions. Its not like the old style interviews

I suppose they might want to know that the new applicant is a decent sort of chap and has a genuine interest in golf.

 

[delc]

I expressed an interest in joining Denham Golf Club a few years ago. I was told that I had to know and get personal endorsements from 20 existing members before I could even be considered for membership. As I didn't know any, needless to say I went elsewhere!

 

[HawkeyeMS]

I expressed an interest in joining Denham Golf Club a few years ago. I was told that I had to know and get personal endorsements from 20 existing members before I could even be considered for membership. As I didn't know any, needless to say I went elsewhere!

They'd probably heard that you would convince all their senior members that they had the yips and would insist on making the holes bigger :rofl:

 

[Jack_bfc]

They are more like an informal chat nowadays where you get welcomed to the club and they answer any of your questions. Its not like the old style interviews

Informal chat that I have been instructed to wear a jacket and tie for...mmmmmm
I will have to dig out my funerals/weddings/court case suit now....(only joking if anyone form the club is reading this).....

 

[shewy]

I had one and I was promptly told to tuck my shirt in and that I should have had a tie on, I nearly walked out there and then.the icing on the cake was that I had to be accompanied for my first month.
I stood up thanked them politely and said it was not for me.
thing is ive played better municipal courses up in Scotland.
no place in the modern world for stuck up attitudes like this

 

[cookelad]

In most cases a bit of a nothing now and I imagine only in extreme circumstances would someone be refused membership based on the interview, the are too many clubs and too many nomads for courses to be as selective as they once were.

I had one about 18months ago which was basically, "Are you aware of the rules of golf? Are you happy with our dress codes and codes of conduct? This is the clubhouse, we have a locker room here, changing rooms and showers here, down here is the spike bar and here the main dining room, so if you'll just sign here welcome to Shooters Hill Golf Club."

 

[Rooter]

I had one at my club without realising it was an interview! was just an opportunity for the club manager to explain all the benefits, how the booking systems work, bar card, how to do X Y and Z etc and show me about. And also an opportunity for him to take my money!

I went dressed for golf as i was going for a knock after anyway.

 

[HarryMonk]

I am consdering joining and the interview is suit and tie, it is my understanding it is just to make sure you are not a hacker and you know what you are talking about.

 

[louise_a]

I can't see it being a problem Jack probably just to explain to you how the club works.

 

[MendieGK]

and we wonder why less and less people are joining golf clubs........

My friend had an interview at hayling, endorsed by 2 players in the scratch team (one of which is a county player), turned up fully suited and booted and got turned away.

i can only imagine its because he is a tradesman.

 

[Fyldewhite]

All the clubs round here are crying out for members but they still have traditions, one of which is the jacket and tie thing. Just to prove you've got one really and you'll be expected to wear it when picking up all the prizes you'll be winning anyway :lol:

I'd be surprised if it's anything more than a chat about how the club works, competitions, booking and a good old hard sell of the social side. No need to commit to anything but probably better not to create the impression you are going to be a "car park golfer".

 

[MendieGK]

All the clubs round here are crying out for members but they still have traditions, one of which is the jacket and tie thing. Just to prove you've got one really and you'll be expected to wear it when picking up all the prizes you'll be winning anyway :lol:

I'd be surprised if it's anything more than a chat about how the club works, competitions, booking and a good old hard sell of the social side. No need to commit to anything but probably better not to create the impression you are going to be a "car park golfer".

why does it matter if you are a 'car park' golfer though? for me, i couldnt care less if the clubhouse was a tin shack held together by super glue, if the course was good. golf takes long enough as it is (another discussion altogether), without the need to feel obliged to go into the bar afterwards.

 

[Fyldewhite]

why does it matter if you are a 'car park' golfer though? for me, i couldnt care less if the clubhouse was a tin shack held together by super glue, if the course was good. golf takes long enough as it is (another discussion altogether), without the need to feel obliged to go into the bar afterwards.

Personally, I couldn't care less either. It's a free country. However, golf clubs live in the real world where it can be argued that car park golfers contribute proportionatly less to the upkeep of the whole club as they spend nothing over and above their subs. Like you say, another argument entirely and probably covered elsewhere. I know the club Jack is joining and it was purely advice. What he chooses to do is up to him but I wouldn't advise anyone to say at their interview "I'm interested in nothing other than golf and you will rarely see me in the clubhouse other than to enter scores".

 

[MendieGK]

Personally, I couldn't care less either. It's a free country. However, golf clubs live in the real world where it can be argued that car park golfers contribute proportionatly less to the upkeep of the whole club as they spend nothing over and above their subs. Like you say, another argument entirely and probably covered elsewhere. I know the club Jack is joining and it was purely advice. What he chooses to do is up to him but I wouldn't advise anyone to say at their interview "I'm interested in nothing other than golf and you will rarely see me in the clubhouse other than to enter scores".

Yeah can't imagine, 'you'll never see my again, just post me my trophies' would go down well

 

[matt71]

I have my interveiw for membership tomorrow evening and wondered what the need for an interveiw is, and just to see if any of you had any funny/interetsing/odd stories involving memebership interviews...

I think I have more questions for them than they do for me though.....

Just out of interest what club you joing? Hope your meeting goes well