Glasgow Clubs

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

With moving back to Glasgow in a couple of years time a possibility for us, and with Mrs SILH fancying the West End - where would be a good club for me to look to join. Just interested in folks thoughts.

If I lived Southside (where I'm from) I'd probably be looking to join my old haunt East Renfrewshire - and from the West End even that's only half an hour - but what about Pollock or Haggs Castle? Though keeping things north of the river and within say 20mins drive - where does the forum suggest. I note that I'd consider Killermont/Glasgow Gailes if it's thought worth the £££££s

 

[ger147]

Not played either personally but I know the assistant pro at Douglas Park and that is supposed to be a nice course, altho like everywhere round here can suffer a bit thru the winter in the wet. Milngavie GC was also recommended to me when I was looking, but too far for me to travel to.

 

[Val]

With moving back to Glasgow in a couple of years time a possibility for us, and with Mrs SILH fancying the West End - where would be a good club for me to look to join. Just interested in folks thoughts.

If I lived Southside (where I'm from) I'd probably be looking to join my old haunt East Renfrewshire - and from the West End even that's only half an hour - but what about Pollock or Haggs Castle? Though keeping things north of the river and within say 20mins drive - where does the forum suggest. I note that I'd consider Killermont/Glasgow Gailes if it's thought worth the £££££s

Its difficult still to get into the Gailes without knowing members and its still pretty expensive.

Depends on your budget and how far you wish to travel and what type of golf your looking for (links/parkland)

If the travel to the Gailes is on your radar and it's links you want then its worth considering Dundonald and Barassie too.

Haggs I believe gets very boggy very quickly, Pollock and Cowglen are reported to be very good, East Ren as you mention and also Eastwood an option.

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

I've never played Glasgow but I've played Gailes and I thought it was excellent. I believe new members are limited to the Gailes only for a certain period of time, don't know if that is still the case?

Bonnyton is (was) decent when I played it or you could do a lot worse then East Renfrewshire.

 

[Val]

SILH, if you want i know the fees for GG this year and happy to PM as i dont feel its appropriate to publicise them here as they dont publicise them themselves.

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

Val, do you know if new members are still restricted to the Gailes course?

 

[virtuocity]

No doubt East Ren will have a referral deal on getting you 25% off joining fees and first year subs. Best course in Renfrewshire, according to many magazines. Easily better than Haggs, Eastwood etc. However, like all courses, you'll be enjoying fairway mats from Nov to start of March.

Heard Pollock is nice- but never played it.

Links options are limited, unless you can be bothered with the drive to Dundonald. Currently, they only have a 5 day (plus Sunday after 12) membership option with spaces.

 

[virtuocity]

Val- whilst you're at it- when you getting a member to introduce me to Irvine Gailes?!

 

[Jacko_G]

Killermont is superb. Always good condition but snooty as heck.

I play out of Haggs Castle but still hope to move to Glasgow Gailes this season. Haggs is brilliant, easy access unless you have a tee time around when the Orcs are playing so avoid half one onwards for medals. Course wise, condition is excellent however it does get heavy and soggy still in the winter.


Depends how West End your going. Hilton Park are doing some good deals plus it has the Allander course as well which is a nice track. Milngavie is another I've always enjoyed. Downside to both is the midges in the summer evenings.


If travel doesn't bother you and you are already out that way I'd go for Buchanan Castle. Course wise it's tremendous now, sunk a lot of investment into it, got a range facility and it's in a beautiful location. Only downside is its at Drymen.

 

[Jacko_G]

No doubt East Ren will have a referral deal on getting you 25% off joining fees and first year subs. Best course in Renfrewshire, according to many magazines. Easily better than Haggs, Eastwood etc. However, like all courses, you'll be enjoying fairway mats from Nov to start of March.

Heard Pollock is nice- but never played it.

Links options are limited, unless you can be bothered with the drive to Dundonald. Currently, they only have a 5 day (plus Sunday after 12) membership option with spaces.

Potentially better in your opinion perhaps. I like East Renfrewshire but it's not easily better than Eastwood and the likes. All down to opinions and preferences.

 

[HDID Kenny]

As others have said it depends what you looking for, from West End Mar Hall is not too far away, in the other direction you are not too far away from Cawder, mate plays at Milngavie and it ok shortish friendly club, similar too its neighbor Hilton Park, looney is no object (which I'm guessing if you've sold up down south won't be) Glagow Gailes then Killermont is the one, think it's a least a year maybe longer before you get full membership to play both.

 

[AMcC]

Val, do you know if new members are still restricted to the Gailes course?

Sorry not Val but knew the answer to this one
If you apply to join Glasgow Golf club, you play at Gailes while you are on the waiting list to get in to Killermont. There is also a Gailes 2 membership which is restricted to playing at Gailes only with no progression to Killermont.

 

[virtuocity]

Am I right in saying that Glasgow Golf Club is male only?

 

[KenL]

Never been near Killermont but I cannot stand snooty golf clubs!

I don't get that you can play at their links course while waiting to play a course that could well be a bog for more than six months of the year.

i played at Fereneze in Barrhead as a junior. Not played there for a very long time but it is a bit hilly to start but moor/Heath land so not too wet when I played there.

 

[davidg2010uk]

Anyone played the 9 hole at Drymen - Strathendrick ? Looks a good wee course with sub £300 fees.

 

[AMcC]

Am I right in saying that Glasgow Golf Club is male only?

Yes it still is as far as I know. i believe there were some discussions but not sure if I am mixing it up with somewhere else

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

SILH, if you want i know the fees for GG this year and happy to PM as i dont feel its appropriate to publicise them here as they dont publicise them themselves.

I've been in touch with the club and they are sending the info through - and as you say - not appropriate to advertise them here.

cheers

 

[KenL]

Yes it still is as far as I know. i believe there were some discussions but not sure if I am mixing it up with somewhere else

Another reason to not join!

 

[Robster59]

I'll unashamedly plug East Ren again. Just had the AGM and had the amazing situation of no issues undér AOCB so they must be doing something right.
Lots of good plans for ongoing course improvement and a good atmosphere at the club. I'm happy to take you for a round any time you want to try it out again.
Some good deals for new members as well.
http://www.eastrengolfclub.co.uk/membership/join/

 

[AMcC]

I'll unashamedly plug East Ren again. Just had the AGM and had the amazing situation of no issues undér AOCB so they must be doing something right.
Lots of good plans for ongoing course improvement and a good atmosphere at the club. I'm happy to take you for a round any time you want to try it out again.
Some good deals for new members as well.
http://www.eastrengolfclub.co.uk/membership/join/

You must be on comission 😀
Seriously though, no matters arising is a good report