Joining first club

[FAB90]

Hi am looking at joing a club for the first time and it says on the application form that there will be an interview with the membership committee. What sort of things will they be asking and do they actually refuse people after the interviews? Thanks

 

[bluewolf]

Full family history, including any criminal records. Full medical history.. Full work history, including P60's from the last 5 years..

Or, just a chat about the club and a brief bit about yourself..

 

[duncan mackie]

It will vary significantly depending on the club, and the category of membership you are applying for.
Generally they are simply looking to establish that you are a normal human being (by their measure) on the one hand, and that you have a good picture of the club and how it operates, on the other. It's a two way thing.

 

[FAB90]

Ok thanks wasn't sure if it would be a pretty formal thing or just a chat about the club and so on!

 

[Dando]

Start to panick when they insist on a full body search 😳

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

Despite what some people on here will say, it doesn't do any harm to wear a jacket and tie.

 

[bluewolf]

Despite what some people on here will say, it doesn't do any harm to wear a jacket and tie.

Agreed. I'd always wear a jacket and tie. Shows a bit of respect.

 

[Dando]

Despite what some people on here will say, it doesn't do any harm to wear a jacket and tie.

With jeans, crocs and socks.
Wear your baseball cap in the bar as well.

 

[duncan mackie]

Ok thanks wasn't sure if it would be a pretty formal thing or just a chat about the club and so on!

Will depend on the club (massively)

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

With jeans, crocs and socks.
Wear your baseball cap in the bar as well.

Nooooo! If you're going to turn up in crocs it must be sockless! 🤣

 

[FAB90]

With jeans, crocs and socks.
Wear your baseball cap in the bar as well.

Black or White socks?

 

[duncan mackie]

Black or White socks?

You will clearly fit in anywhere; just ask all the questions, don't walk out thinking "I wish I had asked...."

 

[patricks148]

which Club?

 

[FAB90]

which Club?

Bonnyton golf club

 

[patricks148]

Bonnyton golf club

OK, i don't know it but theres boys on here who are from down that way they may be able to give you some good advice

good luck with the interview anyway

 

[shane3003]

I wish my club did something like that, it’s all been a little ‘flat’ when and since joining, a real shame.

 

[duncan mackie]

I wish my club did something like that, it’s all been a little ‘flat’ when and since joining, a real shame.

Glad you posted that - from the club's perspective it's often a challenge (as reflected on here in posts) with soft touch plus a load of communication from membership, intro letter from Captain then...nothing, becoming the less than satisfactory norm.

 

[shane3003]

I think it would have been nice, being relatively new to golf and never having joined a club before. I’ve just felt kinda lost about the whole thing, and haven’t been paired up with any other members, despite asking repeatedly!

 

[FAB90]

OK, i don't know it but theres boys on here who are from down that way they may be able to give you some good advice

good luck with the interview anyway

Thanks still got to put in my application but got that today so hopefully get it in over the next couple of days then see from there what happens.

 

[Backache]

Bonnyton golf club

My guess is they will be pretty keen for you to join a lot of golf clubs in the area are short of members.
I've played it a couple of times and think it's a cracking course.
I used to work with a member who said it was really friendly club but he's retired a while ago and I can't give you any info.