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Not clear enough to post here. Will do once I get clarification though.
joining fees
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Not clear enough to post here. Will do once I get clarification though.
SocketRocket
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Stupid Boy Pike.
DCB
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Can you two not agree to disagree 
Aye, you know who I mean
Aye, you know who I mean
Farneyman
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Keep going, you will reach 3000 posts with this dribble.
Rocket by name rocket by nature...
User20205
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what we need is a list of approved terms for the elderly. Maybe Socket could produce it then we will know the boundaries
I guess I grew up(old) in the age of joining fees and don't have a problem with them - I've paid plenty of them as I've moved around the UK. I've always had the view that the money invested in the club = spent on me.
However, although I've been a member at a number of clubs that give a discount for seniors, or members with 25/30yrs service, I've always disagreed with it. The loyalty that many seniors use as an excuse for entitlement is a load of... any and everyone of them would have walked out the door if it had suited them to do so. They didn't stay out of loyalty, they stayed because it suited their golfing needs.
And as for the disposable income of many senior members; just how many of them are on private pensions and have no mortgages?
Discount for the 25-30yr group. Whilst I understand why clubs want to entice this age group in, and offer discounts to do so, I wonder how many golfers in this age group, on reduced subs, afford holidays abroad every year? I'd limit this discount to 25yrs of age - let the youngster decide their priorities, lad's trip to Spain or their golf...
However, although I've been a member at a number of clubs that give a discount for seniors, or members with 25/30yrs service, I've always disagreed with it. The loyalty that many seniors use as an excuse for entitlement is a load of... any and everyone of them would have walked out the door if it had suited them to do so. They didn't stay out of loyalty, they stayed because it suited their golfing needs.
And as for the disposable income of many senior members; just how many of them are on private pensions and have no mortgages?
Discount for the 25-30yr group. Whilst I understand why clubs want to entice this age group in, and offer discounts to do so, I wonder how many golfers in this age group, on reduced subs, afford holidays abroad every year? I'd limit this discount to 25yrs of age - let the youngster decide their priorities, lad's trip to Spain or their golf...
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thecraw
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richart
Major Champion
Imurg, TXL and myself were called coffin dodgers by a whippersnapper on here. : Slightly ironic considering you could bury a coffin in the divots he was leaving on the tees.
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
Imurg, TXL and myself were called coffin dodgers by a whippersnapper on here. : Slightly ironic considering you could bury a coffin in the divots he was leaving on the tees.
You had to bring that up again didn't you......:rofl:
Hey JonBoy - where's yer JCB?:clap::clap::clap:
User20205
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Imurg, TXL and myself were called coffin dodgers by a whippersnapper on here. : Slightly ironic considering you could bury a coffin in the divots he was leaving on the tees.
I'm not gonna comment as I'm probably closer in age to you lot. Well maybe not Anthony
If Jon is Aztecs. Is there any truth to the rumour he's only got facial hair to stop him being asked for Id in the pub!
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
I'm not gonna comment as I'm probably closer in age to you lot. Well maybe not Anthony
If Jon is Aztecs. Is there any truth to the rumour he's only got facial hair to stop him being asked for Id in the pub!
You might say that but of course I couldn't possibly comment......
User20205
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It needs a bit more work if you ask me. He doesn't need a shave, just needs to stand out on a strong wind!
Anyway shouldn't you old timers be in bed. Isn't it lights out in the home at 9pm?
williamalex1
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As a old codger i agree with all you say ,so take away all discounts.
SocketRocket
Ryder Cup Winner
I commented due to someone calling Seniors 'Codgers' I would also comment on Juniors. If vilifying people due to their age is OK with you and you need a 'list' of approved terms then I think that is a sad reflection on the way people see the elderly in this country.
Make another sarcastic comment if you wish, it only goes to make my point.
wolf1x1
Hacker
I have just paid my dues to join a new club for myself and my son, to be honest if they had had a joining fee then i wouldn't have joined, it comes down to basic finance and with 2 teenagers now way i would be spending extra cash on an unneccesary expense, i would just have joined a different club.
JCW
Journeyman Pro
In my area , Broadstone , Joining fee £900 , subs £1230, waiting list , Ferndown , £1750 , Subs £1531 , some special offers on joining , was £2500 to join , Parkstone , £2250 joining fee , Subs £1400 appox , waiting list ,
my club no joining fee , subs £795 , so i guess its what you are prepared to pay and what you want, some clubs use joining fees to improve and update courses and others to balance the books or raise funds , the choice is yours and will you be happy at your new club ?
my club no joining fee , subs £795 , so i guess its what you are prepared to pay and what you want, some clubs use joining fees to improve and update courses and others to balance the books or raise funds , the choice is yours and will you be happy at your new club ?
wolf1x1
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I honestly dont see why i wouldn't be happy at the course i have just joined
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thecraw
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Did you not read the dictionary definition that I posted for you???
I guess its true what they say about leading a horse to water!!!!!!!!
Another coffee bean moment.
User20205
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With all due respect socket. As craw mentioned it's really a term of endearment!
Also you can't play the captain manwairing role one minute and complain the next, it's a little inconsistent
Or are we back to everyone being really offended at the slightest thing?
As mentioned before I've nothing but respect for the old fellas. Without upstanding chaps like yourself the boer war would never have been won.
Akie
Head Pro
Louise was kind enough to let me play at Ellsmere on Sunday although the conditions were terrible. I've also played at Boysnope Park and Withington so far.
