joining a new club....

[bigfoot1985]

Im currently thinking about joining a new club. I currently play about 3 times a week with the old man but dont play in comps at present. My old man is happy to just play a casual round no matter what he shoots where as im looking at starting to play in some comps and hopefully better my golf.

Im a bit weary about joining new club as i wouldnt know anyone there and as i normally play around 3 times a week it would be the case of going down and trying to join on with people.

Has anyone else been in this situation and how did they found it??

 

[bignev]

If its anything like my club Rudding Park you will have no problems getting partners as they are generally a friendly lot. Just speek to the secretary and he/she might be able to point you in the direction of suitable people.

 

[bigfoot1985]

the club im thinking of joining, my uncle is captain there and he said that the people that play there are a good bunch and would make anyone feel welcome to join them..

Im the shyer type of person when it comes to meeting new people!! lol

 

[robbest3offthetee]

Bigfoot,Just join,get down the club,meet lots of new people,prob become life long friends,enjoy your golf....

 

[Losttheplot]

Bigfoot,Just join,get down the club,meet lots of new people,prob become life long friends,enjoy your golf....

+1.


Get stuck in. I had similar situation and have never looked back. Good luck

 

[Evesdad]

I joined my first club in oct and knew 1 member my mate. I have played with him the least. At first it was daunting especially as I have no golf game at the moment! But I would book a tee time and people would add on, it got me to meet and play with many new people, some I now meet up with on a regular basis. If you really want to leave your poor dad behind you won't regret it, do they not run comps at your current club? Just be aware you will rarely play with your dad as at different clubs!

 

[bigfoot1985]

yeah but the course im at at the minute aint the friendliest of courses for comps if im honest!!

TBH i dont play with my dad 3 times a week cause of the shifts he now works.

Im just thinking about a new challenge in my golf and have never played in comps but would like to start and the new course im looking at seems friendly when i have played up there as a visitor and also its alot cheaper than where im at now!! But imo a more challenging better course.

 

[RichardC]

I just joined a new club last week and I have just come back from my first social event (St George's Day England Vs Rest of the World)

During the Captain's speech he made specific reference that I had only just joined and it was good to see me at the social. So many people came and introduced themselves after that.

You will get more out if you get stuck in and put your name down for comps etc.

 

[beatle]

Why don't you just mention to your dad you are thinking about moving to a different club because of the comps situation and perhaps would he like to move clubs with you?

 

[upsidedown]

I've done it 4 times in the last 6 years and had no problems, go for it you'll be right

 

[Smiffy]

During the Captain's speech he made specific reference that I was a total and utter bandit and nobody in their right mind should play me for money

He's sussed you out fairly quickly Rich


As others have said, just join and throw yourself in. You only get out of something what you are prepared to put in, and if you sit back and wait for the games to find you, it won't happen.
Put your name down for as many comps as you can, play with different members and they, in turn, will introduce you to their friends and the invites for games will come flooding in.
It won't happen overnight, but within 6 months you'll be one of the "establishment".

 

[G1BB0]

go for it, I am viewing potential clubs over the next few weeks as it will be my 1st and whilst I dont mind tagging along with people my golf game is not great so therfor I will still feel apprehensive about it. Once you do make the move I am sure you will wish you had sooner (as no doubt will I)