hovis
Tour Winner
does anyone feel like they cant leave because of the extortionate joining fees they had to pay?
How Close Are You To Leaving?
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Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
That's one of the reasons we jumped to Whipsnade last month...
By the summer they may have a joining fee back in place....
By the summer they may have a joining fee back in place....
If you are talking about All Saints at Fornham apparently there was a certain number of waved joining on fee's until they started charging,that was a few months back but not sure if all the places have gone.I'm looking to join there in the spring.
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Exactly where I am looking. In a bit of a conundrum about it all!
Tashyboy
Please don’t ask to see my tatts 👍
Odd you should say that, but I questioned on here about a couple of family bandits at our place last year. The bottom line on here was that I was told that people can have good games week after week after week etc etc etc.
It seems that I was not the only one at our place that had the same thoughts coz someone has said summat to them after one of them was seen doing summat naughty/ cheating and they are no longer playing at our place. Summat as " small" as this can upset members.
Siren
Tour Rookie
I have finally left, despite the course starting to take a turn for the better the 4th green has been out of commission for the entire year and the proposed practice area turned out to be nothing.
I had an operation in April that saw me miss a chunk of the season and upon returning to fitness I realised I wasnt fully invested in the course and was actually playing more with a few of the lads from work at their local course. Despite it being a 50 mile round trip the practice facilities are better and the course is in top condition.
I had an operation in April that saw me miss a chunk of the season and upon returning to fitness I realised I wasnt fully invested in the course and was actually playing more with a few of the lads from work at their local course. Despite it being a 50 mile round trip the practice facilities are better and the course is in top condition.
stokie_93
Tour Rookie
I'm now about 3 weeks away from moving back to my old course.
Money (a lot of) has been spent on draining at our current place yet the course hasn't improved.
Not enough comps for my liking.
Course just not special enough to keep me there.
Very much looking forward to moving back.
Money (a lot of) has been spent on draining at our current place yet the course hasn't improved.
Not enough comps for my liking.
Course just not special enough to keep me there.
Very much looking forward to moving back.
road2ruin
Q-School Graduate
Am 37, play at Hersham GC which costs around £900. It's one of the cheapest in the area and I only live 5 mins away so convenient given I don't have the time to play as much.
Considering becoming a nomad at the end of my membership and spending the money on playing different courses.
Matty6
Challenge Tour Pro
No thoughts about leaving whatsoever. One of the best courses in the area, and it only takes me 5 minutes to walk to the course!
Siren
Tour Rookie
If I lived a tad closer I would join you there, as its an absolute gem, apart from the 17th which drives me insane
Craigg
Q-School Graduate
Our place has a Reciprocal with Felixstowe. I was looking forward to a few winter rounds there on the links myself, but Felixstowe withdrew the agreement for the winter months! Possibly they feared an influx of parkland golfers.
On the subject of leaving, It's 5 mins down the road for me and a nice course. I can't see me leaving anytime soon.
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
Sounds like a plan. What about their 5 day option (option 2) for £170??
Matty6
Challenge Tour Pro
The 17th is a peculiar one. On paper it's not a difficult hole. However, I've found myself in plenty of trouble on that hole. I've had everything from a birdie to an 8 on that hole!
Where's home for you Siren?
mcbroon
Journeyman Pro
Not even close. Can be on the first tee in 3 minutes and it's the best course in the area. Subs are reasonable.
I'd only leave if I moved house and there's almost zero prospect of that.
I'd only leave if I moved house and there's almost zero prospect of that.
Siren
Tour Rookie
Im sandwiched right between Cardiff and Swansea in the Valleys.
I have just joined Pontardowe golf club as its close to work and a few work friends play there but only until April. After that I honestly dont know yet
I have just joined Pontardowe golf club as its close to work and a few work friends play there but only until April. After that I honestly dont know yet
ChrisB0210
Assistant Pro
I joined Huddersfield in November and am absolutely loving it. All aspects on and off course are better than Elland. The fees are twice as much, but things like free range/practice balls and better practice facilities means that I will get better value as I have no need to practice elsewhere as long as I can fit in practice in daylight hours.
I will leave Elland at the end of June as I'd paid my subs for the full year. No one reason behind my decision, but a number of things have contributed including some trouble over another member that people decided to involve me in, decisions taken around clubhouse and course matters that I did not (and still don't) agree with. Add to that a course where conditions have noticeably deteriorated in the last couple of years and enough is enough. I also know that these reasons, plus issues over winter comps have made a number of other members think about their futures, so there could be a few more departing before long.
I'Ll play the odd comp there up to my leaving date but prioritising and concentrating on Huddersfield in the main.
I will leave Elland at the end of June as I'd paid my subs for the full year. No one reason behind my decision, but a number of things have contributed including some trouble over another member that people decided to involve me in, decisions taken around clubhouse and course matters that I did not (and still don't) agree with. Add to that a course where conditions have noticeably deteriorated in the last couple of years and enough is enough. I also know that these reasons, plus issues over winter comps have made a number of other members think about their futures, so there could be a few more departing before long.
I'Ll play the odd comp there up to my leaving date but prioritising and concentrating on Huddersfield in the main.
Crazyface
Tour Winner
Huddersfield looks nice mate. I'll bet the increase in membership cost was a bit sharp!
needmoreclub
Challenge Tour Pro
Similar dilemma, been at my current club for a long long time. Unfortunately we are toiling at best, membership very poor due to various things, course not in great nick, staff reduced to bare minimum, clubhouse only open 4 days a week and then only until 4pm. Great bunch of guys but now comps only attract 30 at best. Some nice courses nearby but feel that jumping ship could cause bigger problems for the club as this would involve several of us going.
ChrisB0210
Assistant Pro
Yeah, it is, but definitely worth it. Huddersfield has better facilities, including dedicated practice areas which are free for members to use. Our local range closed in late November and I had a range card which got me a better rate if I topped up £100 a time. Generally topped that up twice a year...
so that saving, plus a few others from stepping away from Elland mean it costs me about £300 more a year for a better course that tends to only need to close when the weather is absolutely terrible. Already made some good friends too, which helps!
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
I understand your loyalty but surely you have to be somewhere for your money that you enjoy and represents value for money
