Golf club interview

[David_L]

Had my interview today and I think it went well. It seems to have confirmed my thoughts that it's a friendly club and not a clique of 4 balls on a w/e. So, fingers crossed, I hope to be a member and get my h/c before the end of April.

Then I can really tell how bad I am!!!

 

[RGDave]

Great news.

When's the party at yours then?

 

[Andy]

An interview to join a golf club, whatever next?

Andy

 

[Dodger]

Exactly my thoughts Andy.

If you can play and you have the cash why should you not be allowed to join?

 

[HomerJSimpson]

It goes back to clubs still thinking they are aspirational places to join when of course in this day and age they aren't. A lot of these interviews are still required within (antiquated) club rules but these days are more informal chats. Good news and I hope you get your handicap sorted soon and really get involved with the club

 

[bigbiffa]

and do you have to hand in your cv at these interviews? youd think in this day and age the clubs would be grateful for members/fees?

 

[TonyN]

Makes me giggle this thread. My club has just put a notice on the board offering £50 to members who propose new commers!

Last week they were asking us to donate our life savings to buy more batches and burgers for the resteraunt

 

[bigbiffa]

i know, seems like a bit of a victorian approach!

 

[RGDave]

If you can play and you have the cash why should you not be allowed to join?

I think it's called over-subscription.

I interviewed for every club I joined in Birmingham. Bottom line is it's usually a formality, if you've made it that far, you're unlikely to get black-balled.

There are some clubs where you need to interview and play off a pretty good handicap to have even the slightest chance. There are even clubs where money and ability won't get you in.....C'est la vie.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

We get a £100 top up on our card for introducing new members. I agree with Dave though that some clubs are only interested in the cream in terms of ability which smack of elitism to me I wouldn't want to be a member there regardless of my golfing prowess. There are others which are so hard to get into (Swinley etc) that again it makes you wonder if it is worth the effort.

 

[Dodger]

And folk wonder why the game gets an elitism tag!

 

[big_russ]

When I joined my club it was actually me who asked if I could go in and see the club manager for what turned out to be a freindly chat and wander around the clubhouse. As I was there I was introduced to the captain, vice captain, president and other members of the management commitee.
Even though I knew no one else at the club the president and another chap agreed to propose and second me. After that it was just a formality of form filling.

 

[painterboy]

First private club I wished to join (Knebworth Park, Herts.) required a proposer a 3 seconders, followed by an interview, which was held about 3 times a year, and then you waited another couple of months before you knew if you were successful.
It's still clear in my mind today. Me with my proposer one side of the table and on the other, Captain, Secretary,and a committee member(Three Judges!)

How times have changed.

 

[Sneds]

First private club I wished to join (Knebworth Park, Herts.) required a proposer a 3 seconders, followed by an interview, which was held about 3 times a year, and then you waited another couple of months before you knew if you were successful.
It's still clear in my mind today. Me with my proposer one side of the table and on the other, Captain, Secretary,and a committee member(Three Judges!)

How times have changed.

Last time I inquired Knebworth still wanted a joining fee of around ~£1,500 on a membership of ~£500 whilst many other golf courses in the area were waiving joining fees x

 

[painterboy]

First private club I wished to join (Knebworth Park, Herts.) required a proposer a 3 seconders, followed by an interview, which was held about 3 times a year, and then you waited another couple of months before you knew if you were successful.
It's still clear in my mind today. Me with my proposer one side of the table and on the other, Captain, Secretary,and a committee member(Three Judges!)

How times have changed.

Last time I inquired Knebworth still wanted a joining fee of around ~£1,500 on a membership of ~£500 whilst many other golf courses in the area were waiving joining fees x

Long gone from Herts. but that surprises me.
While it's a good track,one side is bounded by the A1(seen and heard)the other by a railway track, and you play out towards one of Stevenages factory areas.

Greens were first class thro'.

Mind you if you were drinking in the clubhouse(not the studs bar), after 7:30 you had to put on a jacket and tie.

You have a good few to pick from in that area.

 

[Society_Fan]

I quite like the whole interview thing to get in to golf clubs. It is a good introduction to find out what is what. A chance to ask questions a meet a few members, especially new ones in the same boat as you.

 

[backwoodsman]

Some places do still have waiting lists for people wanting to get in - so an "interview" - informal chat more like - is not too outrageous.

It give you chance to find out about the club if you need to and I guess it give them chance to get an inkling of whether you're a total git? (Only an inkling mind; who's going to turn up and say "oh yes, I'm a total git. I swear, wear shorts and eat my divots.." On second thoughts - perhaps that's why I didn't get in?

What <u> would</u> be interesting to know, is for those who do still do interviews, how many folk do they turn down?

 

[Parmo]

I have an informal chat on tomorrow and if I decide I want to join have to go back for an interview.

I think some clubs have them to make sure you will fit in the club for both yourself and other members and some have them to see if your of social standing to gain membership.

 

[viscount17]

First private club I wished to join (Knebworth Park, Herts.) required a proposer a 3 seconders, followed by an interview, which was held about 3 times a year, and then you waited another couple of months before you knew if you were successful.
It's still clear in my mind today. Me with my proposer one side of the table and on the other, Captain, Secretary,and a committee member(Three Judges!)

How times have changed.

Last time I inquired Knebworth still wanted a joining fee of around ~£1,500 on a membership of ~£500 whilst many other golf courses in the area were waiving joining fees x

Long gone from Herts. but that surprises me.
While it's a good track,one side is bounded by the A1(seen and heard)the other by a railway track, and you play out towards one of Stevenages factory areas.

Greens were first class thro'.

Mind you if you were drinking in the clubhouse(not the studs bar), after 7:30 you had to put on a jacket and tie.

You have a good few to pick from in that area.

I have a mate who was a member at Knebworth for a while ( packed up recently through a dodgy knee).

At his interview he was 'allowed' to become a 5-day member (4-figure joining fee and high 3-figure membership). After two or three years he was 'invited' to 'apply' for full menmbership (top-up on the joining fee and close to 4-figure membership).

 

[bignev]

At my club you just walk in and pay your membership fee. Then at some time there is an informal evening so you can meet all the main people. ie club captain, secretary, Pro.
Very civilized and friendly.