Tiger
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Am I right in thinking that golf clubs don't offer reduced green fees for under 18s? And if that is the case do you think they should? Discuss...
Junior golf...
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pbrown7582
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Not encountered any lack of reduction the few places ive been to with my nephew we have received a very decent discount.
rosecott
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Reduced membership fees but not reduced green fees in my experience.
I agree. Never seen sliding scales for green fees based on age. I am sure there will be enlightened clubs doing it but none around here
DappaDonDave
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That's all I have seen.
Pretty strange really...but then again a woman usually gets cheaper fees but pays the same pay and play rate.
Golf Club owners are strange
Doon frae Troon
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I think you will find that all Municipal courses do and nearly all private members clubs do not.
Just about sums up the difference in attitudes.
Just about sums up the difference in attitudes.
chellie
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Same fees and joining fee for women at our club and the others nearby.
harpo_72
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so does that mean its fair to pay them less in the work place ..... (Controversial ... I know, but I don't understand if there is no limitation as that would be illegal)
DappaDonDave
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If the work is identical, the pay should be identical. Equal pay legislation and all that. I'm all for equal rights, but there needs to be a handbook provided to some women to explain that equal rights means EQUAL RIGHTS not just all the perks!
Tiger
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Can we just keep this to juniors please gents 
I've noticed same as everyone else and whilst I applaud the significant reductions on membership I can't help but feeling it's wrong to charge a full green fee. If we want more youngsters playing the game surely accessing a range of courses for less dosh will boost their enjoyment, improve their game and encourage parental support?
Mmmm I feel some research in the pipeline...
I've noticed same as everyone else and whilst I applaud the significant reductions on membership I can't help but feeling it's wrong to charge a full green fee. If we want more youngsters playing the game surely accessing a range of courses for less dosh will boost their enjoyment, improve their game and encourage parental support?
Mmmm I feel some research in the pipeline...
Sweep
Journeyman Pro
My club offers massive discounts on membership. I have never seen a discount on green fees and it is probably against the Equalities Act. TBH I have paid more for one green fee at a posh course than it costs for junior membership at my club.
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Tiger
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Nothing illegal about offering concessions for kids
blackpuddinmonster
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Half price for juniors at mine. :thup:
http://www.greenmountgolfclub.co.uk
But they must be a member of another club.
http://www.greenmountgolfclub.co.uk
But they must be a member of another club.
CirenBhoy
Club Champion
Just performed a quick bit of research on my 3 local clubs. Each of these offer Junior memberships ( some as low as 15% of the full membership) and also Junior Green Fees ( ranging between 40-60% of full price).
One club even has a sliding scale depending on age from 22-29, the younger you are the cheaper it is ( but this just makes me feel old).
I think golf in general needs to understand that juniors have so many distractions these days ( not all good) that they have to fight for their attention, and their cash.
One club even has a sliding scale depending on age from 22-29, the younger you are the cheaper it is ( but this just makes me feel old).
I think golf in general needs to understand that juniors have so many distractions these days ( not all good) that they have to fight for their attention, and their cash.
