First club interview...

[Alex1975]

I am a member of my club, not a customer. Don't customers go to pay and play courses ?

Interesting the question on application forms about profession. My mate is an accountant so was asked about being Club treasurer. Would have had his fees paid, but he was too busy to take on the job. Another chap I know is a sign writer, and he did all the new honour's boards in lieu of his fees. Seems it can actually be an advantage to club and member knowing someones occupation. Of course others may prefer to think of it as Big Brother.oo:

I work in finance, the owner of the club know that and that I will look after them if it comes up. A drink in the bar was good enough for that chat. No need for an interview.

 

[Slab]

I am a member of my club, not a customer. Don't customers go to pay and play courses ?

Interesting the question on application forms about profession. My mate is an accountant so was asked about being Club treasurer. Would have had his fees paid, but he was too busy to take on the job. Another chap I know is a sign writer, and he did all the new honour's boards in lieu of his fees. Seems it can actually be an advantage to club and member knowing someones occupation. Of course others may prefer to think of it as Big Brother.oo:

I think profession its a perfectly natural Q to ask after meeting (and being accepted) as a member... not before being accepted. Whether intentional or not, including it on the application implies that its part of your assessment and acceptance criteria

 

[Hacker Khan]

Wow - where to start

1. Where did anyone say golfers are better than anyone else

2. A great deal of people do think of their golf club as more than just somewhere to play golf

3. A number of clubs in this area having growing waiting lists and need an interview - they won't go out if business

4. Thankfully there are still a lot more golf clubs around that treat the place as a golf club and somewhere for everyone and the families etc and not just a business looking for faceless people to pay money

I'd probably question the 4th point as one of the main reasons given for the pathetically low number of female members at UK golf courses when compared to everywhere else in Europe is the very lack of the golf club being a place for families.

I'd say most golf clubs need to attract both types really (people who see it more of a social hub and faceless types who pay money), as faceless people paying money are still paying money to keep the club going. And beggars can't be choosers for a lot of golf clubs. But acknowledge this is not the case for all clubs.

 

[richart]

I work in finance, the owner of the club know that and that I will look after them if it comes up. A drink in the bar was good enough for that chat. No need for an interview.

Not an interview question, but one on some clubs application forms.

I love the idea of someone looking to join a Club like Sunningdale, and turning it down because they are asked to attend an interview.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Times, they are a changing

When I joined Royal Ascot I had to have a "formal" interview in jacket and tie but actually knowing the captain that year, it was just a box ticking exercise and not the full process. For a while after that it continued to be the same format. About 5-6 years ago it was changed to smart casual and for the last three years or so the club has been doing membership open days.

Prospective members can roll up to the club, meet the directors and the captain etc, play nine holes with someone from the club and get the guided tour of the facilities and a chance to meet the pros etc. If they ar eitnerested they can fill the forms in there and then and usually an administrative process to activate the membership, process the cash and in they come.

Would I want jacket and tie if I was joining somewhere new? If I was going to a club steeped in tradition like a West Hill or North Hants and that was still their policy then of course I would without hesitation. If I was joining a run of the mill club similar to my own then, I'd be surprised if they insisted on such formality but at the end of the day it's still a selection process and I guess you need to follow the criteria laid down

Many clubs are struggling and fortunately many have cottoned onto the fact that in most cases jacket and tie is off putting to prospective memebrs, especially newbies to golf who perhaps don't have the same fel for the traditions and bygone etiquettes many on here have. Membership should be a lot more accessible on both sides now, as a prospective joinee and for the club to be able to get people through the door, paying subs and hopefully using the club and facilities (and therefor espending cash) as much a possible

 

[User20205]

How did you get through the net ?

Lies and bribery:thup: I also have some photos of the ladies captain, she'd rather they didn't come to light.

I am a member of my club, not a customer. Don't customers go to pay and play courses ?

Interesting the question on application forms about profession. My mate is an accountant so was asked about being Club treasurer. Would have had his fees paid, but he was too busy to take on the job. Another chap I know is a sign writer, and he did all the new honour's boards in lieu of his fees. Seems it can actually be an advantage to club and member knowing someones occupation. Of course others may prefer to think of it as Big Brother.oo:

Did you upset the sign writer fella?? I don't recall seeing the mixed winter foursomes (aka the Leo sayer shield) up at blackmoor??

I think we've done away with interviews. I didn't have one, just a cosy skinny latte with the commitee whilst dressed in golf gear. Followed by 12 holes of fun:thup:


If the club had required one, I would have played the game. It's only a little chat

 

[Alex1975]

I love the idea of someone looking to join a Club like Sunningdale, and turning it down because they are asked to attend an interview.

Is it free to join with no subs, if so I will interview... if I am paying... and I know I would be, then no, I would not interview.

 

[gdc]

Hehe... I am a member of a club... I just dont have to interview to be a member, they let me just pay them money and in return treat me like a customer.


Why do you care that I would not interview... why does that upset you? Just because it does not fit your old man ways?

So you're quite happy that any old Tom, Dick and Harry with a thousand pounds can walk into your club and buy a membership ticket.

I'd rather know my club were trying to prevent the recruitment of unsuitable members (although in reality these would be miniscule in number) and in addition providing the prospective member with all the information about the club to assist them in finding their feet quickly.

 

[Hacker Khan]

So you're quite happy that any old Tom, Dick and Harry with a thousand pounds can walk into your club and buy a membership ticket.

I'd rather know my club were trying to prevent the recruitment of unsuitable members (although in reality these would be miniscule in number) and in addition providing the prospective member with all the information about the club to assist them in finding their feet quickly.

Serious question, if someone had a grand to pay to be a member of a golf club then what would make them 'unsuitable'? Are we talking behaviour, ability, appearance?

 

[fundy]

Wow - where to start

1. Where did anyone say golfers are better than anyone else

2. A great deal of people do think of their golf club as more than just somewhere to play golf

3. A number of clubs in this area having growing waiting lists and need an interview - they won't go out if business

4. Thankfully there are still a lot more golf clubs around that treat the place as a golf club and somewhere for everyone and the families etc and not just a business looking for faceless people to pay money

Really? Which ones?

 

[Fyldewhite]

Much talk of interviews, induction meetings etc. These things are only a part of the process of introducing a new member. Very few would argue that there should not be any process whereby some applications can be refused. It isn't as simple as "I'm stumping up the cash - you must let me join" and there's a few on this thread who seem to be advocating that.

Would you be happy if a known violent offender, or convicted rapist, child molester, thief or whatever were simply allowed to join on payment of the fee? I very much doubt it ......so I'm assuming we agree there has to be some sort of process?

As for interviews, I know of very few clubs where this is anything more than a formality once the application has been examined and members allowed to voice any objections......the bit you probably don't see but almost always takes place.....list of new members on noticeboard etc. If there is a formal one akin to a job interview then I'm right with you in saying it's the type of club I've little time for. But to say "I would never join a club that conducts an interview" is potentially cutting off your nose to spite your face and IMO a pretty narrow (some may say ridiculous) point of view.

 

[Alex1975]

So you're quite happy that any old Tom, Dick and Harry with a thousand pounds can walk into your club and buy a membership ticket.

Absolutely

 

[richart]

Lies and bribery:thup: I also have some photos of the ladies captain, she'd rather they didn't come to light.



Did you upset the sign writer fella?? I don't recall seeing the mixed winter foursomes (aka the Leo sayer shield) up at blackmoor??

I think we've done away with interviews. I didn't have one, just a cosy skinny latte with the commitee whilst dressed in golf gear. Followed by 12 holes of fun:thup:


If the club had required one, I would have played the game. It's only a little chat

I am playing him in the winter league so I will be getting to the bottom of the missing major board. :thup:

 

[Smiffy]

I remember when I had my interview at Crowborough all those years ago….
Very relaxed, just me and the Secretary, and he was explaining about the social side of membership and telling me about all the functions etc. that they held.
“You’ll love Monday nights Rob” he said. “A few of the lads get together, we have a “lock in” and get the cards out and stay up into the small wee hours playing poker. You’ll love it” he said.
“Well I’ve got to be honest” I replied, I’m not really into gambling.
“Oh well” he sighed. “Never mind, there’s always Tuesday nights”
“Why? What happens on Tuesday nights?” I enquired.
“Well a few of the lads pay for some of the local fillies to come up to the club, we lock the doors again and take it in turns to give them a right old rogering over the snooker table” he said.
“Errrr, that’s not really my cup of tea either” I replied.
“My God man, you’re not queer are you?” he bellowed?
“No I am not” I retorted.
“Damn, you’re not going to enjoy Wednesday nights either then”

 

[richart]

Is it free to join with no subs, if so I will interview... if I am paying... and I know I would be, then no, I would not interview.

I will never understand that view point. So let's just say you move to Surrey, where nearly all clubs require an interview. Instead of joining a decent one near where you live, you would rather drive miles to find one that doesn't require an interview.

All I can say is re-arrange these words : off, nose, face, your, cutting, to, spite, your.

 

[richart]

I remember when I had my interview at Crowborough all those years ago….
Very relaxed, just me and the Secretary, and he was explaining about the social side of membership and telling me about all the functions etc. that they held.
“You’ll love Monday nights Rob” he said. “A few of the lads get together, we have a “lock in” and get the cards out and stay up into the small wee hours playing poker. You’ll love it” he said.
“Well I’ve got to be honest” I replied, I’m not really into gambling.
“Oh well” he sighed. “Never mind, there’s always Tuesday nights”
“Why? What happens on Tuesday nights?” I enquired.
“Well a few of the lads pay for some of the local fillies to come up to the club, we lock the doors again and take it in turns to give them a right old rogering over the snooker table” he said.
“Errrr, that’s not really my cup of tea either” I replied.
“My God man, you’re not queer are you?” he bellowed?
“No I am not” I retorted.
“Damn, you’re not going to enjoy Wednesday nights either then”

Come on, we want to know what happens on a Thursday and Friday.

 

[Alex1975]

I remember when I had my interview at Crowborough all those years ago….
Very relaxed, just me and the Secretary, and he was explaining about the social side of membership and telling me about all the functions etc. that they held.
“You’ll love Monday nights Rob” he said. “A few of the lads get together, we have a “lock in” and get the cards out and stay up into the small wee hours playing poker. You’ll love it” he said.
“Well I’ve got to be honest” I replied, I’m not really into gambling.
“Oh well” he sighed. “Never mind, there’s always Tuesday nights”
“Why? What happens on Tuesday nights?” I enquired.
“Well a few of the lads pay for some of the local fillies to come up to the club, we lock the doors again and take it in turns to give them a right old rogering over the snooker table” he said.
“Errrr, that’s not really my cup of tea either” I replied.
“My God man, you’re not queer are you?” he bellowed?
“No I am not” I retorted.
“Damn, you’re not going to enjoy Wednesday nights either then”

:clap:

 

[CMAC]

Come on, we want to know what happens on a Thursday and Friday.

rest days where they go over new applications

 

[Lord Tyrion]

I wonder how many people are turned down by clubs after an interview? Not many I suspect, not now especially. I have to smile at some people having to fill in a profession section of a form. What has that got to do with your prospective membership? Very old fashioned view of people. With regards to the jacket and tie question, personally I hate wearing a tie and rarely do so. Having to wear one in my leisure time would go against the grain but if it was a club I lusted after and it was for an interview only then I would do it. Not that a big deal. I would certainly never join a club that insisted on that dress in the bar but for a one off interview I'd suck it up and get on with it. Have to be a good club though.

Now to work out how I can visit Crowborough GC.

 

[Doon frae Troon]

Much talk of interviews, induction meetings etc. These things are only a part of the process of introducing a new member. Very few would argue that there should not be any process whereby some applications can be refused. It isn't as simple as "I'm stumping up the cash - you must let me join" and there's a few on this thread who seem to be advocating that.

Would you be happy if a known violent offender, or convicted rapist, child molester, thief or whatever were simply allowed to join on payment of the fee? I very much doubt it ......so I'm assuming we agree there has to be some sort of process?

As for interviews, I know of very few clubs where this is anything more than a formality once the application has been examined and members allowed to voice any objections......the bit you probably don't see but almost always takes place.....list of new members on noticeboard etc. If there is a formal one akin to a job interview then I'm right with you in saying it's the type of club I've little time for. But to say "I would never join a club that conducts an interview" is potentially cutting off your nose to spite your face and IMO a pretty narrow (some may say ridiculous) point of view.

Well said sir, some proper nonsense posted by a few on here.

A couple of Questions.......would you turn down a Sunningdale membership if you had to attend an interview?

If you were membership chairman of your club would you accept a cheque for membership from an early release axe murderer ?

Sorry Richart, missed your earlier post!.