Golf subs for 2014

[Cheifi0]

Me and my brother have been at our club for a year and a half. One of the attractions apart from 27 great holes was the price. We pay a reduced rate compared to full membership which is about 1500. I wouldn't of been able to afford that and would of therefore joined another club. By the time I get to the age when I have to pay full fees I should be in a more comfortable position to be able to afford it. Surely it's better to have the fees we contribute than not.

 

[HawkeyeMS]

Me and my brother have been at our club for a year and a half. One of the attractions apart from 27 great holes was the price. We pay a reduced rate compared to full membership which is about 1500. I wouldn't of been able to afford that and would of therefore joined another club. By the time I get to the age when I have to pay full fees I should be in a more comfortable position to be able to afford it. Surely it's better to have the fees we contribute than not.

That's fine, but there are plenty over 30 who would have to join the cheaper club

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Me and my brother have been at our club for a year and a half. One of the attractions apart from 27 great holes was the price. We pay a reduced rate compared to full membership which is about 1500. I wouldn't of been able to afford that and would of therefore joined another club. By the time I get to the age when I have to pay full fees I should be in a more comfortable position to be able to afford it. Surely it's better to have the fees we contribute than not.

Yep it's lots better.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

That's fine, but there are plenty over 30 who would have to join the cheaper club

When would it stop ? There would be plenty over 40 or 50 or 60 who would also have to join the cheaper club

People regardless of age will join the club they can afford to join.

5 years ago I couldn't afford to play where I do but I can now. I didn't seek for any cheaper rates to join Woburn - I joined a club within my means.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

Depends which time frame you are using, the lifetime of the average member or the lifetime of the club.

My point is - how many juniors become full members?

I'll add - not that many in this part of the world - at ;least not that many in my club.

 

[HawkeyeMS]

When would it stop ? There would be plenty over 40 or 50 or 60 who would also have to join the cheaper club
So if there are plenty over 30, 40, 50 & 60 who have to join the cheaper club, why should the under 30s be any different, especially as we have already established, there aren't that many of them

People regardless of age will join the club they can afford to join.
Indeed they will, except the under 30s

5 years ago I couldn't afford to play where I do but I can now. I didn't seek for any cheaper rates to join Woburn - I joined a club within my means.
Exactly what I did and what everyone else on here does

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[Deleted member 15344]

Under 30's still only join clubs that they can afford too.

As i have said a few times - the years 21-30 is when you earn the less money and people are still in Uni or finishing and graduating so clubs offer incremental fees until they hit the full whack - if they cant afford it at full whack then they leave.

If people arent happy then vote with their feet or bring it up for discussion at the AGM

 

[Break90]

I either consider MY subs to be value for money, in which case I'll pay them and enjoy my golf, or I don't, in which case I won't pay them, and I'll play my golf somewhere else or not at all.

I'ts down to the individuals perception of whether they get value for money or not from their membership. I don't really give a monkeys what anyone else pays.

 

[Cheifi0]

That's fine, but there are plenty over 30 who would have to join the cheaper club

Isn't that the case with any type of high end product. It's just that golf clubs don't have the same demand to sustain it's position currently so need more incentives to try to make up the shortfall.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

I either consider MY subs to be value for money, in which case I'll pay them and enjoy my golf, or I don't, in which case I won't pay them, and I'll play my golf somewhere else or not at all.

I'ts down to the individuals perception of whether they get value for money or not from their membership. I don't really give a monkeys what anyone else pays.

This^^

 

[Laka]

Shall i be rebellion again and having asking myself many times-----isnt out of date to be a member----shouldnt all courses be pay and play with differential fees for play---for ex --play 10 times pay for 8 . As it now are those playing much subventioned by those playing less.....( i guess this thought probably is annoying for most forum members here which probably play a lot)

I mean i play tennis or badminton or bowling several of hundreds time without being a member in a tennis or badminton or bowling club....

Just a thought from rebellion north :whoo:

 

[guest100718]

My club had its AGM last night and rather than increase the subs ( currently £545 including SGU fees, county fees and course insurance ) they decided to implement a £30 levy to cover clubhouse repairs and some on course projects. This was voted in by the members present at the meeting instead of a £30 increase in the fees. By having a levy it means that ALL members have to pay towards these projects as seniors pay a percentage of the men's subs and therefore would only pay a percentage of the increase and life members also have to pay the £30 where an increase in subs has no effect on them. This is already bringing negative comments from some members on social media so what is everyone else's clubs doing about fees for next year?

You pay £545 and people are not happy? My local club is £1200 pa with a £1500 joining fee!

 

[monktonhallgc1882]

I agree, subscription rates based on age (young or old) is antiquated and unfair.

So your expecting 9/10 year olds who have just started playing the game to have the same fees as somebody playing 150+ times a year. How will that attract new players and a new generation. I do disagree with senior fees though as you can't get some of them off the course paying half the price.

 

[HawkeyeMS]

So your expecting 9/10 year olds who have just started playing the game to have the same fees as somebody playing 150+ times a year. How will that attract new players and a new generation. I do disagree with senior fees though as you can't get some of them off the course paying half the price.

Probably best read the whole thread before picking up on a single comment. I'm not talking about juniors.

 

[andrew_mac]

New figures out today for GB which I have seen on twitter show that 81% of clubs have 51+ dominant membership and youth membership has declined by 60% over last five years. These trends are surely unsustainable for golf clubs over the longer terms and something will have to be done to address this whether it be reduced fees for under 30s or a direct debt gym membership style system.