Home Club Letter of Introduction to New Club format

[BigMacMuncher]

Hi,

I've been looking at joining a new club for a second membership. Its in an area where my family live but I don't know of anyone who might currently be a member there.

The club have suggested a letter of introduction from my current Club Secretary would suffice and that they would know the format. However, my secretary suggested they've never been asked for one before so unsure exactly what needs to be provided.

Would anyone know what typcially is included in this 'standard format' or have an example??

Thanks

 

[LincolnShep]

This is what AI came up with..


[Club Letterhead]


MEADOWBROOK GOLF CLUBEstablished 1952


123 Fairway DriveGreenville, [State] [ZIP Code]Tel: (555) 123-4567Email: secretary@meadowbrookgolf.com

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[Date]


The Membership Committee
Riverside Country Club
456 Championship Way
Riverside, [State] [ZIP Code]


RE: Letter of Introduction for Mr. James Patterson


Dear Members of the Membership Committee,


I am writing to provide my strongest recommendation for Mr. James Patterson, who has been a valued member of Meadowbrook Golf Club for the past eight years and is seeking membership at your esteemed club.


During his tenure with us, Mr. Patterson has consistently demonstrated the qualities that exemplify the finest traditions of golf. He maintains a handicap of 12 and plays the game with both skill and integrity, adhering strictly to the rules and spirit of golf. His knowledge of course etiquette is exemplary, and he has always shown proper respect for the course, fellow players, and club staff.


Beyond his abilities as a golfer, Mr. Patterson has been an active and contributing member of our club community. He has served on our Tournament Committee for three years and has volunteered his time for our annual charity scramble, helping to raise funds for local youth programs. His professionalism and good humor make him a pleasure to play with, and he has earned the respect of members across all skill levels.


Mr. Patterson's character is beyond reproach. He is honest, reliable, and possesses the temperament and sportsmanship that any club would be proud to have among its membership. His decision to seek membership at Riverside Country Club is due to a recent relocation for business purposes, and while we are sorry to lose such a fine member, we understand his need to find a new golfing home closer to his residence.


I have no hesitation in recommending Mr. Patterson for membership at Riverside Country Club. He will undoubtedly be an asset to your club and will uphold the high standards that your membership represents.


Should you require any additional information or wish to discuss Mr. Patterson's candidacy further, please do not hesitate to contact me at (555) 123-4567 or secretary@meadowbrookgolf.com.


Sincerely,


Margaret Thompson
Club Secretary
Meadowbrook Golf Club

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This letter is provided in confidence for membership consideration purposes only.

 

[LincolnShep]

Hi,

I've been looking at joining a new club for a second membership. Its in an area where my family live but I don't know of anyone who might currently be a member there.

The club have suggested a letter of introduction from my current Club Secretary would suffice and that they would know the format. However, my secretary suggested they've never been asked for one before so unsure exactly what needs to be provided.

Would anyone know what typcially is included in this 'standard format' or have an example??

Thanks

It's probably a good idea to just write the letter yourself, send the text of it to your club secretary so he can copy and paste on to the club letterhead, and then make any adjustments that he sees fit. It's less work for him and that's always good news for volunteers.

 

[peld]

this is exactly what AI is for!
draft it and send to your current club to sign and put on their headed paper

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Here is Mr Bigmacmuncher, he has money to give you.

That's normally enough for any club .

 

[IanM]

this is exactly what AI is for!
draft it and send to your current club to sign and put on their headed paper

Take all the sickly nonsense out of the AI one and it's the right basic shape.

Anyone who sends what AI spits out without editing, risks people pointing and giggling!

 

[3 jabber]

Seems a bit over the top to me. A simple paragraph is plenty.

Dear whoever

John Doe joined Scunthorpe Muni GC in 1875 and has been an exemplary member. He has represented various club teams during that time and is a keen supporter of social functions.
He currently holds a handicap of +12


KISS....Keep It Simple Stupid

 

[Neilds]

As I previously mentioned when a poster had an interview to join a club, if I needed a letter of introduction to join a club , I would be thinking twice whether it was the type of club that I would want to be a member of. Seems overly stuffy to me. Also, what do people who want to join but aren’t members somewhere else do? How do they get to join?

 

[3 jabber]

As I previously mentioned when a poster had an interview to join a club, if I needed a letter of introduction to join a club , I would be thinking twice whether it was the type of club that I would want to be a member of. Seems overly stuffy to me. Also, what do people who want to join but aren’t members somewhere else do? How do they get to join?

If I was looking to join a new club I would be more interested in the ones with a stringent joining procedure. It's a big financial commitment these days. I don't want to join a club that is basically the local Spoons, I want somewhere I can be proud of to take friends and family.

 

[Neilds]

If I was looking to join a new club I would be more interested in the ones with a stringent joining procedure. It's a big financial commitment these days. I don't want to join a club that is basically the local Spoons, I want somewhere I can be proud of to take friends and family.

Middle ground for me

 

[Deleted member 21784]

Middle ground for me

The course is the winner for me. I love my course. I've got more involved in the membership side but it's taken time. Then we aren't overly a members club so it's mainly just on WhatsApp and meeting up for rounds and a drink

Went yesterday to a lovely course. They had the joining instructions that this person posted. Now the course was lovely. Not sure I'd want to commit to the member side as it's further out.

Mainly gauging other courses in the area if our new owners change us to a resort course when they take over

 

[Arthur Wedge]

As I previously mentioned when a poster had an interview to join a club, if I needed a letter of introduction to join a club , I would be thinking twice whether it was the type of club that I would want to be a member of. Seems overly stuffy to me. Also, what do people who want to join but aren’t members somewhere else do? How do they get to join?

There is always a way to get introduced into a golf club if that’s there method

When it comes to a club to be at - it will always be a full members club for me providing the course is good

Woburn is up the road - it’s 3 stunning courses and I could join if I wanted to - but it’s not go the member interaction that we have at ours - it’s a pure corporate facility with added on members.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

If I didn't have a letter of introduction and one was required, I might just go to the club and ask if they could pair me up with a member (or two/three) for a round as a visitor. The members(s) could then provide feedback (letter or whatever) to the club on how they found me. I'd be on my best behaviour of course - absolutely no swearing or club throwing, and meticulously observing the rules of etiquette - HNSP and all that jazz...

Hopefully they'd find me just fine and dandy - if they didn't I'd really have to wonder whether it would have been the right club for me in any case. Hopefully also I'd find the members fine and dandy.

 

[BigMacMuncher]

As I previously mentioned when a poster had an interview to join a club, if I needed a letter of introduction to join a club , I would be thinking twice whether it was the type of club that I would want to be a member of. Seems overly stuffy to me. Also, what do people who want to join but aren’t members somewhere else do? How do they get to join?

Its just one method for those with no connection - they have proposer and seconder too and its just their names, not a letter of rec - if that fails they would do some introductions / 'playing ins' or they suggested if not possible for interviews with committee / pro etc. Does seem to be a sense check that you're a sensible sod that they can let you loose on their fairways and greens unchecked. If new to golf they have routes for that which involves coaching etc. and rights over the second course etc.

It has a quality course - appears of top 100 lists and no shortage of people who would want to be members, definitely one I want to be part of long term so don't have any concerns about the process and what it might mean about the club. It seems broadly sensible.

There's another club I was looking at for country membership which wanted proposer and seconder, the proposer and seconders had to have min 3 years as a member, and they have a 6+ years waiting list once get your app completed. Basically if you don't join as a junior - super difficult to get in. Finding that out I'm not sure its the type of place I'd want to join. Very closed community / nepotistic despite it being a convenient one for me to play every so often when in that part of the country. Contrast to another one I joined as a country member was largely sign up and pay the fee but they were complete opposite - everyone super friendly, members actively going out of way to get rounds in calendar when visiting and keen to share a bite / drink in bar etc post rounds, course still very good although not just quite as well renowned as the other. But I do agree with other posters its hit and miss, I have another membership at a course which was just sign up pay the fee - would say fair few members are more stuffy and self important than you would expect, think the club belongs to them and probably don't help with retention of members so not sure what is best, each club will need to choose how it structures membership and guess lot comes down to demand so their ability to be 'stuffy' and be more nepotistic.