Mar Hall - thinking of joining

[rmcin626]

After a spell not playing due to a dodgy elbow, now looking to play on a more regular basis. Thinking of joining Mar Hall not the nearest course - that would be Greenock Golf Club but its a bit hilly for me. Is anyone a member of Mar Hall or does anyone have any thoughts.

 

[Fyldewhite]

I was working in Erskine for most of last year and though I didn't actually play Mar Hall I walked alongside the course a few times. Looks nice, seemed to be quiet too in the evenings and is mostly pretty flat along the river. Folk at work saw it as quite a good venue and had a golf day there. Erskine GC itself is supposed to be very nice too.

 

[rmcin626]

Thanks - looking to play in the evenings after work and at the weekends, need to play more but don't really want to be playing a hilly course too old and unfit for that.

 

[srixon 1]

Played there a couple of years ago. Some nice holes and course is well maintained but there were no standout holes for me.

 

[needmoreclub]

Played it very recently, nice layout, long off the back tees, very much a 'resort course' with lots of visitors, excellent greens but fairways are poor. No idea the set up for comps etc for members, hope this helps.

 

[rmcin626]

Yes, thanks - they do have member comp and I believe set times when only members can play, will be finding out more at the weekend.

 

[needmoreclub]

Hope you get all the info you need to make the right decision, although there is a lot of good courses in your catchment area, one being Largs for example. Keep us posted what you decide.

 

[rmcin626]

I have thought about Largs, played it a few times and about the same distance from my house.

 

[Andy]

Largs every time. Far superior condition.

Lifestyle membership also. £300 a year with no joining fee.

 

[rmcin626]

I have looked at Largs and the Lifestyle membership - which is still a possibility but not the Lifestyle membership which looks much the same as the points system the Carrick uses. If I played one evening a week and a Sunday morning the points would be gone by August.

 

[Andy]

I have looked at Largs and the Lifestyle membership - which is still a possibility but not the Lifestyle membership which looks much the same as the points system the Carrick uses. If I played one evening a week and a Sunday morning the points would be gone by August.

You can top up your points in £50 increments.

 

[needmoreclub]

Got to agree with Andy, Largs is by far the best condition course in our catchment area, and very reasonable green fees.

 

[rmcin626]

I can see the attraction but its 10-20 points to play in the evening and a Sunday morning is 30, I would be topping it up every week, if I was to jion Largs I think it would make more sense to take out the full membership.

 

[needmoreclub]

Sorry bud, i was meaning joining as a full member, very good value considering what you would pay for some of the 'big clubs' close by. I agree about the lifestyle membership, good idea if you have limited time or just want summer golf.

 

[rmcin626]

Agree the price is ok, as I live in Greenock the two course are about the same distance away, just a matter of chronicling the right one.

 

[Andy]

Agree the price is ok, as I live in Greenock the two course are about the same distanRecent nejust a matter of chronicling the rigwas one.

Whats the damage at Marr Hall? If you want a game at Largs let me know, its simply in outstanding condition. Recent Pro Am had rave review, and Wentworth was second best

 

[needmoreclub]

Whats the damage at Marr Hall? If you want a game at Largs let me know, its simply in outstanding condition. Recent Pro Am had rave review, and Wentworth was second best

I second that Andy, we played it the day after your Pro-am and got to play off the back tees thanks to the Captain, it was awesome condition, so much so that at least 5 of us are very seriously considering joining. Not meaning to hijack the thread, sorry.

 

[rmcin626]

Thanks for the offer Andy, I have played Largs a few times so know what I would be getting for my money, Mar Hall is a nice round four figures to join with a couple of hundred pounds of benefits thrown in to lessen the blow.

 

[Andy]

I second that Andy, we played it the day after yoScotland. o-am and got to play off the back tees thanks to the Captain, it was awesome condition, so much so that at least 5 of us are very seriously considering joining. Not meaning to hijack the thread, sorry.

Makes sense Stuart. Ive yet to play on a winter green, scarey in the West of Scotland.

 

[rmcin626]

Largs is beginning to look more favouable