Looking to join a club near Reigate, Surrey

[HomerJSimpson]

So of my options so far you would put Reigate Hill and North Downs at the top .? Thanks very much for the input, and the stear on NDGC, what are the practice facilities like at ND?
Cheers
Rich

Have a look at Reigate Hill's website. They offer a flexible membership scheme where you can buy credits to play and so can perhaps tailor your membership fees to the amount you think you'll be able to play and still ahve the option to then top the credits up

 

[Luca4]

To be fair the membership is very reasonable, and the practice facilities look about the best locally. I like the idea of a full 18, but Reigate Heath just looks lovely. Decisions decisions, can't wait to take up the offers and have a wander around 3 or 4 and see what they are like.

 

[Luca4]

anyone have any thoughts on Surrey Downs, looks a similar set up to Reigate Hill?

 

[Blue in Munich]

anyone have any thoughts on Surrey Downs, looks a similar set up to Reigate Hill?

The range is popular with people I know, not used it or played the course myself. May suffer similar issues to Reigate Hill; Google it & the 5th entry is from Guides For Brides, similar conference & event use issues?

 

[Deleted member 1418]

Reigate Heath for me - loved playing there when I lived down that way.

 

[badger57]

To be fair the membership is very reasonable, and the practice facilities look about the best locally. I like the idea of a full 18, but Reigate Heath just looks lovely. Decisions decisions, can't wait to take up the offers and have a wander around 3 or 4 and see what they are like.

Have a look at Reigate Heath Artisans - club comps & matches against some of the big clubs in Surrey & good V F M.

 

[Whydowedoit]

I've lived in the area & played them all. Was a founder member at Reigate Hill but found the course to be very limited as its only 6000 yds Par 72 & the par 4's are a drive & a flick. Pound for pound the best for me were Copthorne & definately Chartham Park, both near East Grinstead but not that far away. Surrey National was a great layout when it first opened but they messed it up & don't treat "members" very well. Betchworth Park is another gem you should consider. Bletchingley gets very dry & burnt in summer & its impossible to play a decent game. Why not get a pay & play type membership which is cheap & gets your handicap registered, then play around at several courses. There are so many in the area. Don't know what standard you are, I was single figure. Good luck.

 

[Smiffy]

Pound for pound the best for me were Copthorne & definately Chartham Park, both near East Grinstead but not that far away.

Both decent enough courses, but it doesn't take much rain to turn the latter into a quagmire.

 

[Crawley1981]

No tempoary greens either on the altonwood courses which i really like.

Have you made up your mind yet?

 

[Luca4]

No not yet

I have narrowed it own to 4'ish ! at the moment, based on distance, price and initial feedback
in no order
Reigate Hill
Reigate Heath
Surrey Downs
North Downs

Now if the weather gets better I can get to play them a see what they are like!

 

[Foxholer]

Have you considered Redhill & Reigate?

Not sure on how accessible or expensive it is, but apparently (I haven't played it, but am acquainted with a member) is very friendly with good facilities. 2nd oldest club in Surrey.

 

[Luca4]

It is literally at the end of my road, I could walk there and not damage a cleat. It's great for a wander round in the evening, cheaper than range balls. I payed £5 in the summer. But I don't like the holes over the road at all, and as its five of them its just too much.

 

[Bratty]

Check your PMs, Luca4.

 

[Oddsocks]

If stay firmly away from north downs, I have family there and there are issues with fog and drainage

Surrey downs is actually a nice course with a great range and nice putting green

 

[Luca4]

Check your PMs, Luca4.

sorry new to this, I will get back to you, Thanks

 

[Luca4]

If stay firmly away from north downs, I have family there and there are issues with fog and drainage

Surrey downs is actually a nice course with a great range and nice putting green

I popped in for some detail during the week and the practice facilities look good, an the course looked in good nick from what I could see. They are also doing a very good deal at the moment, £300 down and then £68 per month until 1/7/16
17 months for the price of 12. looks very good value, it all depends on the course, anyone know if they suffer with the weather at all?

 

[Oddsocks]

They was closed a few times last year with wet cround

 

[Luca4]

Have a look at Reigate Heath Artisans - club comps & matches against some of the big clubs in Surrey & good V F M.

Thanks for the "Heads Up" Badger, what a great bunch of guys!!! Cheers

 

[anotherdouble]

Have you joined a club yet?

 

[gmhubble]

Reigate hill offering 18 months for 12 right now - great course except when it’s sodden