Decisions, decisions, decisions!

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I am considering my options too and am looking at courses in the South East. I think, whereever you are you have consider and then weight your priorities. Its a buyers market out there and unless a club is full I do not believe that you should have to pay a joining fee. If I did, it would put me off.

Its all about value IMO.
 
NWJocko said:
Why go as far as Dunbar then?

If you live in Edinburgh you've got from Musselburgh, through Longniddry, Aberlady, gullane and north Berwick closer than Dunbar ?

Going along the coast road will reduce the petrol costs aswell rather than humping up and down the A1
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Because Tommo plays there,I mean why else?

Where is the miserable sod anyways?
 
Played today at a club I am thinking of joining next year depending on circumstances and it would be about 30 mins drive which is right on my limit for travelling BUT it is one of the best in the country, is dirt cheap and will remain open all year. I can't understand the prices for parkland golf that are lucky to get 5 months of the year.
 
chris661 said:
Played today at a club I am thinking of joining next year depending on circumstances and it would be about 30 mins drive which is right on my limit for travelling BUT it is one of the best in the country, is dirt cheap and will remain open all year. I can't understand the prices for parkland golf that are lucky to get 5 months of the year.
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What club you thinking of joining Chris?

Crawford get it done you no it makes sense after the the way the course has been this year im thinking of joining Alyth for my summer golf and play Scotscraig in the winter.
 
Sensible option especially when you've got a shift pattern that's fixed in stone months before. Makes perfect sense. I've known of people travelling from EK down the coast to play golf, so you'r a good bit neared on your side of the area.

Go for it.
 
You're lucky in that you have the option to go for links. Being landlocked here in Leeds doesnt give me a sniff of a links course to join. Take the plunge lad.
 
I think to total up the full expenses involved is a sensible thing (petrol, tolls etc). However, whatever the difference is (say £300), only you will know if it is worth it. Can't you ask if they will consider a 3 month taster option?

It may not be part of their options, you can but ask. Potential new members have to be creative, as well as clubs these days, as the balance of power has shifted to the consumer nowadays.

Does your existing club have a joining fee, or the new one to join? If not on both counts try it out for 1 season, you can go back if not.
 
For what it is worth I'd definitely be moving. As for the 15 mile fuel costs that's easily sorted out. Put your clubs in a locker at the club and ride there and back. Healthier lifestyle and save a small fortune over the year :-)
 
im moving to ardglass shortly, waiting on my cousin to come back as she is going to help me with the entry and applications, spa were i was a 4 day member at £60 quid a month only had all 18 holes inc greens open for 2 months in the last year, fairways caked in mud, tyre tracks, floods etc.. was a waste of money, for the extra tenner per month ardglass links is full membership, joining fee of 500 spread over 5 years, and from what ive heard the place is practically never closed.... no brainer for me, wish i had of discovered the joys of links golf months ago :(

o and only a 15 min drive each way
 
Crawford, the only down side is that you would be less likely to pop out for a few holes on summer evenings.
I play at Troon Darley in the winter, generally early on Mon or Tues mornings. An empty dry course and 2.5 hour rounds easily compensate for the 25 minute drive.
 
thecraw said:
What would you do????

The climate in the West of Scotland is without doubt getting wetter and wetter year on year. This year my course was not really in great condition until the end of May due to rain, rain and more rain coupled with colder conditions it took its time coming together. Soggy wet fairways and sponge greens were the norm up until May.

The golf season appears getting shorter and shorter and at present I'm paying just over £800 for effectively 5 months (maximum) of decent quality golf. As such I'm seriously considering moving down the coast to play my golf. I am sounding out a couple of options however for my first 3 years I will be paying between £1100-£1200 as I'll need to pay up a joining fee. The plus side is that 90+% of the time I'll be playing on dry fairways and decent greens, even in February and March.

The other down side is that I would have to commute 15 miles each way. Not a huge hardship however it is another cost to factor in!

Would you move in my position or would you just accept the short golf season? I've not made up my mind or come to any decision but I am seriously considering it as I have been for the past couple of years so I guess its niggling away at the back of my mind more and more!

Thoughts???
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move to sunny ENGLAND!!!!!!
 
munro007 said:
To funny........They don't have the quantity or quality links courses down there anyway, that we have in Scotland :-) Were are spoilt for choice up here. All we need is better weather. Hahaha maybe asking to much now.............
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Apart from the "golf coast" of Merseyside. Birkdale, Hillside, Formby, West lancs, S and A, Caldy, Royal Liverpool, Wallasey. Spolit for good links here fella.

We also have a micro climate. Craw, if your missus can go to the shops in rollers and can carry off orange skin your made.
I'm sure with a Scottish education that you would pass an entrance exam (if there was one), don't mention your love of Alex Ferguson though, could prove tricky.
 
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