First club interview...

[Agent Pies]

So I've finally got an interview at the club I'd like to join. It's where I've been having my lessons and after playing all other courses in my area, the one I like the most.

The letter states interview wear to be "smart dress/shirt & tie". To me this means I might just as well wear a suit. Or is this going ott?

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Suit will be fine - better to be overdressed and then you can dress down

 

[CMAC]

Def a suit - you could go down the blazer and slax route but it's a look I personally loathe so if you're comfortable in a suit do that.

You can never be overdressed!

 

[Agent Pies]

Thank you chaps. Suit it is!

 

[la_lucha]

I hate this interview thing, it's so pretentious and off putting. Why not call it a welcome meeting???

 

[woody69]

Does this seriously still go on? Any club that wanted to "interview" me for the privilege of taking my money can go do one.

 

[CMAC]

I hate this interview thing, it's so pretentious and off putting. Why not call it a welcome meeting???

because its an interview! the welcome meeting comes after gaining entry.......apparently.


I've only ever had 1 interview to join a club, not a fan but if thats what they do and you want to join then thats the way the flag flutters.

 

[Liverbirdie]

The letter states interview wear to be "smart dress/

A smart dress, is your other option. Not too much cleavage though.

Good luck.:thup:

 

[devonlad]

I find this incredible when all the clubs near me are on the verge of closing and any money is welcome

 

[Lord Tyrion]

I find this incredible when all the clubs near me are on the verge of closing and any money is welcome

Yup. When I joined my current club, I filled in the form there and then, handed over my cheque and the secretary handed me a club tag, sticker and key for the locker room. All done in 2 minutes. This from a club that 5-7yrs ago had joining fees, waiting lists, interviews etc. You must be joining a very popular club.

 

[ScienceBoy]

I think anywhere which turns down am honest paying customer is a bit silly.

It would not put me off joining a club, if they let me in and I want to play there, all is good.

If they don't they will get a letter asking for all the detailed reasons why not, so hopefully I can resolve those issues!

 

[SVB]

Thank you chaps. Suit it is!

Cant go wrong with that. Where are you joining if you don't mind my asking, sounds very 'traditional' shall we say!

simon

 

[HawkeyeMS]

I can honestly say that any club that required me to attend an interview wearing a shirt & tie wouldn't be getting my custom, I don't care how good the course is. I'd be happy enough to go and play a round with a member and have a chat on the way round (it is a golf club after all) but not suited & booted for an interview.

 

[NWJocko]

I can honestly say that any club that required me to attend an interview wearing a shirt & tie wouldn't be getting my custom, I don't care how good the course is. I'd be happy enough to go and play a round with a member and have a chat on the way round (it is a golf club after all) but not suited & booted for an interview.

Why!?

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Would wearing a shirt and tie whilst having a chat really stop you joining a golf club ?

Can I ask why ?

 

[HawkeyeMS]

Why!?

Because it's a golf club and suited and booted interviews are about as stuffy and pretentious as it gets.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Because it's a golf club and suited and booted interviews are about as stuffy and pretentious as it gets.

My interview wasn't stuffy or pretenious in the slightest - very relaxed and a nice chat

Was asked yo relax and remove jacket etc as soon as I shook hands

 

[NWJocko]

Because it's a golf club and suited and booted interviews are about as stuffy and pretentious as it gets.

Interview is probably the wrong word. I went to one (my first) this year and was very relaxed. Still wore a suit though, as I do every day.

Not sure why having to wear a suit to go for a chat with someone is reason to stomp your feet and not join!!

Clubs down there must be struggling, most up here are still "interview", waiting list, joining fees etc

 

[Leereed]

Should go smart casual,but a suit seem ott to me.you don't play golf in a suit.should go in your golf clothing because that's what they will see you in.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Should go smart casual,but a suit seem ott to me.you don't play golf in a suit.should go in your golf clothing because that's what they will see you in.

And what happens if they are wearing a suit ?