SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
And rightly so old chap - we can't have any old riff-raff in the club - plenty of clubs just over the border that'll suit those blighters what!
First club interview...
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And rightly so old chap - we can't have any old riff-raff in the club - plenty of clubs just over the border that'll suit those blighters what!
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guest100718
Guest
To many clubs stuck in the 1920s. I just want to pay my subs and play golf.
Smiffy
Grand Slam Winner
I'd feel much more confident that the club that interviewed me was still going to be around in a few years time than another club that were quite happy just to take my money "willy nilly"....
It's the older, more established courses that go to the trouble of interviews.
Natural wastage sees the membership diminish, older members either giving up the game or passing away.
There always seems to be a better atmosphere at the more established clubs.
I've visited plenty of newer clubs where the bar has been empty, people just turn up to play and then pack their clubs in the car and drive home again.
That isn't a "club"....it's a golf course.
There is a difference.
It's the older, more established courses that go to the trouble of interviews.
Natural wastage sees the membership diminish, older members either giving up the game or passing away.
There always seems to be a better atmosphere at the more established clubs.
I've visited plenty of newer clubs where the bar has been empty, people just turn up to play and then pack their clubs in the car and drive home again.
That isn't a "club"....it's a golf course.
There is a difference.
richart
Major Champion
I got in in 1981, but assume much stiffer requirements these days.And rightly so old chap - we can't have any old riff-raff in the club - plenty of clubs just over the border that'll suit those blighters what!
Smiffy
Grand Slam Winner
I got in in 1981, but assume much stiffer requirements these days.
The only requirement in 1981 was "must not change hair style"
bluewolf
Money List Winner
No argument from me. I did half a season at CRGC back in about 2003. I cut my losses and moved back to Gathurst sharpish..
Duckster
Tour Rookie
I was born and bred 100 yards away from the 7th tee, did several years there. Could have been a nice club if wasn't for him and his mrs. Still get to look over the 6th green and 7th tee every week whilst watching Charnock footy.
bluewolf
Money List Winner
Nice little football pitch there. My lads played on it a few times. Agree it could have been decent, but they did absolutely nothing to improve it once it opened. Shame really.
ger147
Tour Winner
And rightly so old chap - we can't have any old riff-raff in the club - plenty of clubs just over the border that'll suit those blighters what!
Many a true word is spoken in jest.
Didn't Imurg cover this succinctly? Clubs like you've defined are based heavily on the traditions they have and of course I'd expect to wear collar and ties for these venues. Going to the Berkshire is different and jacket and ties for a meal is in their dress code and nothing to do with dressing to attend an interview to join
richy
Journeyman Pro
I thought Phil was on your ignore list?
The school yard squabbling between you two is pathetic, but I would say it's mainly 70% from you
JCW
Journeyman Pro
JCW
Journeyman Pro
I am a Member at Parkstone GC here in Poole Dorset , Its a great golf course in better condition then every course i have played this year , not played on better greens . When I joined i had an interview with the club manager , then my details were posted on the board and i had my play in with 3 members , something i have done for others since , after all that i had a interview with the capt and Vice capt over coffee as we were all going out to play and we were all in golf gear . simple and there is a £2000 plus joining fee and we got a waiting list that`s a year long at the moment which speaks for itself . Anyone on here is welcome to come down and i will signed you in for a game .
Wasn't aware I was squabbling but thank you for your opinion. I just thought it was interesting LP listed a number of to end clubs steeped in tradition where I'd fully expect collar and tie and that Imurg had already covered the point. I don't think the reply was incorrect as the collar and tie is Berkshire dress code and not involved with membership requirements. However I do take your point even though in my opinion it was discussion not squabbling
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guest100718
Guest
Joined a new club today, emailed my application last week, rocked up today, payed subs and played golf. Exactly as it should be.
bluewolf
Money List Winner
No. It's exactly what you want it to be. Others want something different. It's called choice.
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guest100718
Guest
Yeah everyone wants to be recomended, 2nd'd and have 2 interviews in ordr to hand over a grand of their money...
User20205
Money List Winner
Any club worth joining has some kind of vetting process in place. IMO
chrisd
Major Champion
My club is a members club and if you want to join you go through the process, as Smiffy did at Cooden. The current members want their representatives to explain the fees the way the club works, find out about the prospective member and about their golf, the dress code etc. It's fairly informal but, unlike some posts, you are not a customer, you are wanting to join a private club and you need to know the way it works and they want to know what sort of person you are.
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
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
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guest100718
Guest
Plenty of clubs round here that used to have waiting lists, joining fees, interviews etc.
Not so many now though,
