First club interview...

[HomerJSimpson]

Plenty of clubs round here that used to have waiting lists, joining fees, interviews etc.

Not so many now though,

Same here. Gone are the days when being a member of a club was seen as a social status thing and the vetting procedure far more formal. Some still do it but many, including members clubs like mine are for more welcoming and think golf should be for everyone

 

[Deleted member 16999]

At that point, an applicants name is posted on the notice board and members can, if they wish, put a case for not allowing a person membership. This rarely happens but I've seen it on the very rare occasion and is a valuable safeguard for the good of the members and the club[/QUOTE]

I agree with people having choice and joining the "type" of club they wish to belong to, but, what about the individuals right to defend themselves, publicly displaying reasons to refuse membership is worrying.
As for the point about Sunningdale etc, they can be more about who you are than what you bring to the club.

 

[User20205]

Plenty of clubs round here that used to have waiting lists, joining fees, interviews etc.

Not so many now though,

It doesn't have to be a formal interview, but I'm all for a quick chat and a playing in round, or 9 holes.

It's not about ability, or lack of, but I would expect a new member to have an idea of the rules and etiquette etc.

 

[chrisd]

I agree with people having choice and joining the "type" of club they wish to belong to, but, what about the individuals right to defend themselves, publicly displaying reasons to refuse membership is worrying.


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It's not done publicly. All prospective names of new members are displayed, with the proposer and seconders name on the application form

Should, and I stress it's very rare, that someone objects to an applicant, then it's decided in private in a sympathetic way. No one is humiliated and IMO it's done fairly

 

[williamalex1]

It's not done publicly. All prospective names of new members are displayed, with the proposer and seconders name on the application form

Should, and I stress it's very rare, that someone objects to an applicant, then it's decided in private in a sympathetic way. No one is humiliated and IMO it's done fairly

It's called being blackballed .

 

[Break90]

It's not done publicly. All prospective names of new members are displayed, with the proposer and seconders name on the application form

Should, and I stress it's very rare, that someone objects to an applicant, then it's decided in private in a sympathetic way. No one is humiliated and IMO it's done fairly

This happens at my club as well, names of protective new members are displayed on a noticeboard for 30 days (this is after the interview, but before playing-in round or payment of joining fee and subs).

No issue with it personally, just part of the joining process

 

[Deleted member 16999]

If an applicant is unsuccesful are they told why?

 

[chrisd]

If an applicant is unsuccesful are they told why?

I suppose it would depend of the reason

 

[Deleted member 16999]

I suppose it would depend of the reason

Clubs could find themselves in a whole world of trouble in these days of political correctness and Freedom of Information.

 

[chrisd]

Clubs could find themselves in a whole world of trouble in these days of political correctness and Freedom of Information.

I've only been aware of a couple of prospective men members who were blackballed and neither would have wanted to take it further

 

[Deleted member 16999]

Totally unaware of Golf Clubs having these joining criteria.

 

[chrisd]

Totally unaware of Golf Clubs having these joining criteria.

I'm sure a lot of different types of private clubs have to be sure that they're letting in the sort of member that would be right for the club, not just golf clubs.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

Wondering how our first cross-dressing transvestite applicant would get on in the interview. I think the main points of discussion would be whether s/he would be a gent or lady member; which changing rooms s/he would use; which comps s/he would enter etc. hmmm. Though playing with young juniors might be a bit of an issue. I wonder what their parents would think...

 

[williamalex1]

Wondering how our first cross-dressing transvestite applicant would get on in the interview. I think the main points of discussion would be whether s/he would be a gent or lady member; which changing rooms s/he would use; which comps s/he would enter etc. hmmm. Though playing with young juniors might be a bit of an issue. I wonder what their parents would think...

The OP was advised to wear a smart dress, not cross dress .:lol:

 

[DanFST]

Joined a new club today, emailed my application last week, rocked up today, payed subs and played golf. Exactly as it should be.

Quoted for truth. Being under 25, I obviously have a different opinion to alot of you, I will not be running round hoops to play golf.

Half of you make it sound like your joining bloody SHIELD. (Marvel reference)

 

[ManinBlack]

Quoted for truth. Being under 25, I obviously have a different opinion to alot of you, I will not be running round hoops to play golf.

Half of you make it sound like your joining bloody SHIELD. (Marvel reference)

Running round hoops is cheating, you're meant to jump through them!

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Quoted for truth. Being under 25, I obviously have a different opinion to alot of you, I will not be running round hoops to play golf.

Half of you make it sound like your joining bloody SHIELD. (Marvel reference)

Sometimes doing the extra little things bring the reward of playing on a wonderful golf course

 

[guest100718]

Sometimes doing the extra little things bring the reward of playing on a wonderful golf course

I have played plenty of lovely courses thanks.

 

[DanFST]

Sometimes doing the extra little things bring the reward of playing on a wonderful golf course

I get to play wonderful golf courses enough, without having to try and appease someone. I assume you wear a suit and have a month long process to join, so that you can learn to fix pitch marks and replace divots? Members must need a refresh after a few years, because when i've played with members of these posher clubs through work etc, they seems to think course maintenence and etiquette isn't their problem. However when playing with people from very exclusive clubs, Gleneagles, Sunningdale etc, they have excellent etiquette. Obviously it's not applicable to everyone, but it seems to be something I have noticed.

 

[HawkeyeMS]

That sort of avoided the question

Those clubs ask that you wear a jacket and tie to a meeting with people - im guessing you wouldn't bother looking to join ( ignoring cost etc etc ) because they ask that?

I answered it perfectly Phil. I wouldn't be joining those clubs for many reasons which have nothing to do with a jacket and tie.