Club Membership Interveiw.

[dotty001]

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

Mine wasn't , 3 committee members , me suited and booted , initial bollocking for not having my forwarding members , then questions about my golf history and why I wanted to join , I've never been so stressed just so I could play regular FFS

 

[Brian_C]

The thought of having to wear a jacket and tie to a club interview would actually put me off. I wore chinos and a smart casual shirt to mine last summer and it was just a casual chat about golfing background, people we both happen to know and family. He showed me round and introduced be a few people about the place and the club pro.
As long as you look "normal" (whatever that is) and can pay the fees that's what really counts.

 

[Hacker Khan]

As I've said on similar threads, unless you are going for membership of a top 20 course you should ask them what they can offer you. And remind them it's 2014 and this type of palaver is not doing the game any favours when it comes to attracting people. And best of luck

 

[Jack_bfc]

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".

Thats OK. The wifes already got us signed up for the summer ball.. And I have already sampled the Guiness and sussed out how much its going to cost me to get home in a cab when I have to leave the car!!

 

[North Mimms]

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!

When we enquired about Denham, we were told it would really help if we were Scottish!

 

[Green Bay Hacker]

When I joined a second club as they had a good offer on there were about 20 new members all at the same meeting and the whole committee and the captain were conducting the interview.

 

[CMAC]

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.

yeah cause hackers don't wear suits



:ears:

 

[upsidedown]

Still have to have an interview at ours.

As others have said it's pretty informal and nothing to stress about :thup:

 

[Hacker Khan]

Still have to have an interview at ours.

As others have said it's pretty informal and nothing to stress about :thup:

That is probably true but I can't help thinking it doesn't help to get people through the door. As Mike H said in one thread, a lot of these issues are looked at through the eyes of existing long standing members, not through the eyes of people who the game /clubs need to keep the membership numbers healthy.

I'd say there are ways of making it more of an friendly introduction, even induction, where if the club desperately wants to find out what type of person they are they can do. But a suit and tie 'interview' can seem a bit intimidating for some.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

I think wearing a jacket and tie to a golf club interview is simply an easy way of showing respect to the golf club. They might not care if you turn up in jeans and a tee shirt - but the very fact that you take time to look your best and to ensure that you would definitely meet any dress code they have is you simply being pragmatic - and it's respectful.

 

[Hacker Khan]

I think wearing a jacket and tie to a golf club interview is simply an easy way of showing respect to the golf club. They might not care if you turn up in jeans and a tee shirt - but the very fact that you take time to look your best and to ensure that you would definitely meet any dress code they have is you simply being pragmatic - and it's respectful.

Again you could turn it round and say that the potential member is the punter, the chap or chapesse who is spending their hard earned money with they club. And if deference and respect needs to be displayed then it is just as much to the paying customer.

I just think too many golf clubs still think it's still the 1960s and 70s where being a member was seen as the pinnacle of society, it was seen as having made it, they were doing you a huge favour by letting you join and it was something a lot of people aspired to. Consequently you paid handsomely for the privilege, you had to be accepted though an interview process, you followed their rules and you kind of knew your place.

But society has moved on a bit and I think not enough golf clubs have. Yes you can get away with all that if you are a top 100 club with all the heritage and a membership waiting list as long as your arm. But a lot of clubs are not and do not, but don't seem to realise that that mentality won't work that well in 2014.

Socialist worker!!!!

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

Again you could turn it round and say that the potential member is the punter, the chap or chapesse who is spending their hard earned money with they club. And if deference and respect needs to be displayed then it is just as much to the paying customer.

I just think too many golf clubs still think it's still the 1960s and 70s where being a member was seen as the pinnacle of society, it was seen as having made it, they were doing you a huge favour by letting you join and it was something a lot of people aspired to. Consequently you paid handsomely for the privilege, you had to be accepted though an interview process, you followed their rules and you kind of knew your place.

But society has moved on a bit and I think not enough golf clubs have. Yes you can get away with all that if you are a top 100 club with all the heritage and a membership waiting list as long as your arm. But a lot of clubs are not and do not, but don't seem to realise that that mentality won't work that well in 2014.

Socialist worker!!!!

All true but whatever you might think of a golf club as an institution you are joining a club - and that club has many existing members who care about the club though you as a new joiner might not. By showing respect to the club you are showing respect to the members - and in any club respect to and for fellow members is pretty important. Further - we all know that in golf showing respect and consideration to your fellow players is a crucial part of the game. So what you are doing by wearing a suit to the interview is demonstrating that you understand the meaning of respect and consideration. Unfortunately with comments about you being the payer and hence the club should be showing you respect is rather exemplary of our 'it's all about me' thinking society. Which I am sure that you are not part of - being a socialist worker

 

[Foxholer]

Depends what sort of Club it is imo.

If a proprietary/company owned one, then pre-membership interview is likely to be casual and intro to facilities and routines. If Member-owned one, then it's reasonable to do a little checking as to suitability of becoming part of 'the club'.

Remember that you are interviewing them as much as they are you - but don't push that too hard, unless you decide you don't like the place.

 

[DAVEYBOY]

The only club I would be prepared to wear a shirt and tie for would be Augusta National...

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Hope it goes well - expect it will be the normal get to know you and answer all your questions type of informal interview

I wore a suit and tie - helps present a good image.

 

[User20205]

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.

Where are you looking to join Harry?

 

[nemicu]

I remember my first club interview with fond memories. Three committee members and the secretary plus the club captain - talk about nervous! I needn't have been though - the whole interview turned out to be a "speed dating" affair with me moving from table to table to be informed about club rules, club social calendar, club history, general chit-chat. Believe it or not, a bell was rung to sound the time to move to the next "interviewer"- a strict 10 session with each. When I asked why, the simple answer was from the club secretary: "It's to stop old Ted from going on too much about club history - he always goes on about the war and German bombs and stuff. The bell is to stop him in his tracks otherwise we'd be here all night. I'd rather have a drink in the bar - wouldn't you?"
Too right.
A jacket and tie affair (blazer actually preferred) but nonetheless pretty informal and a drink or two to get acquainted with the committee. The club captain even bought the first drinks - a feat he never achieved again in all the following years I knew him, lol. Good club and great memories but certainly not the daunting affair I thought it would be.

 

[User20205]

The only club I would be prepared to wear a shirt and tie for would be Augusta National...

You and Hackerkhan aren't really talking about the type of clubs the rest of us are, if you want to play golf, find a course that fits your budget and play away.

If you want to join a golf club, put some effort in, wear a shirt and tie and treat it like the life changing opportunity it is.

You'd make an effort for a job interview, why not a golf club interview.

It is a two way process, to see what either party has to offer, but the typical company/customer relationship doesn't work at members golf clubs.

 

[Break90]

Recent experience with this, members club, loads of history and tradition, I was a bit nervous leading up to it.

Turned out to be a 30 minute discussion about my golfing history, why I wanted to join the club etc, was I interested in playing in club matches, recommendations for integrating myself into the club. All good stuff, very informal and made me realise I was joining a club where the members treat the club and each other with respect.

I wore a suit (I wear one for work, bt would have worn one anyway) as it just seemed the right way to go.

 

[DAVEYBOY]

You and Hackerkhan aren't really talking about the type of clubs the rest of us are, if you want to play golf, find a course that fits your budget and play away.

If you want to join a golf club, put some effort in, wear a shirt and tie and treat it like the life changing opportunity it is.

You'd make an effort for a job interview, why not a golf club interview.

It is a two way process, to see what either party has to offer, but the typical company/customer relationship doesn't work at members golf clubs.

I'm just curious... What's live changing about joining a golf club

Golf is a sport to me, so a golf club is not somewhere I intend to spend most of my social life. Maybe when I'm a little older I will see a different side but for now show me the first tee and the path to the car park from the 18th.