bigslice
Tour Winner
JUst ask the ask the pro to set u up.
Mearns Castle - Glasgow
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JUst ask the ask the pro to set u up.
rudebhoy
Q-School Graduate
I don't understand why golf clubs don't make much of an effort to integrate new members. I know that some do, but from talking to golfers from other clubs, it seems to be the exception rather than the norm.
Jacko_G
Blackballed
I totally agree. Also some members need to be more accommodating and understanding. Never heard of a golf club sweep/roll up refusing new members until this year. That absolutely gobsmacked me.
jamiet7682
Active member
Once im of a standard to get involved i certainly wont be shy in getting involved but i agree there could be more focus around integrating new members.
rudebhoy
Q-School Graduate
If 2 or 3 of us are playing, and a lone player catches up with us, we always give them the choice of playing thru or joining us. We have been joined a few times by guys who tell us they have been members for a good few months, but are playing on their own because they don't know any other members. I always think that's a pretty sad state of affairs. If I only played on my own for a period of months, I would probably have chucked it.
Out of the 5 or 6 of us who play together reasonably regularly, 2 joined our social group after being invited to join us midway thru a round. I know for a fact they enjoy their golf much more now that they did when they only played on their own.
I'd be willing to bet there will be significant number of golfers every year who either move club or pack in because they don't have anyone to play with at their current club. Apart from being poor business practice in terms of customer retention, it's bad for the image of the game as a whole.
jamiet7682
Active member
I dont mind playing on my own at the moment as i am just learning the game but will defo be looking to be more social once i can get round without embarassing myself. Where do you play rudebhoy?
you would lean more about the game and improve playing with others pref people who are a better or exp players.
jamiet7682
Active member
Yeah i agree but want to get the basics down first before i subject anyone to that. The issue is getting to play with experienced players as a new member.
SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
Our Sat am roll-up started with 8-12 members. We (as members) and the club promote it as a good way of new members getting to know lots of members quickly. But we are a victim of our own success in that we often have 36+ members rolling up - and so can end up with 9 or 10 groups. Obviously it takes us a good while to all tee off - and last group can be teeing off over an hour after the 1st group and as we are a random draw for groups you can find yourself towards the back of the field when you really need to finishing earlier.
We are looking at ways around this. But our fundamental principle is one of random draw for playing partners - ideally across the whole group who have turned up. We want to avoid pre-arrangements or 'cliques' of any sort - and maintain the idea of playing with the widest variety of fellow members
My suggestion is that if I (I am talking the generic 'I') am drawn in an early group and I am happy to go off later - I can sell or auction my place for a contribution to the captain's charity. Not seen many others in our roll-up go for that idea. But I could do this unilaterally if the organisers and regulars agreed to it.
We are looking at ways around this. But our fundamental principle is one of random draw for playing partners - ideally across the whole group who have turned up. We want to avoid pre-arrangements or 'cliques' of any sort - and maintain the idea of playing with the widest variety of fellow members
My suggestion is that if I (I am talking the generic 'I') am drawn in an early group and I am happy to go off later - I can sell or auction my place for a contribution to the captain's charity. Not seen many others in our roll-up go for that idea. But I could do this unilaterally if the organisers and regulars agreed to it.
Robster59
Tour Rookie
At our club, I didn't know anyone but took part in the Saturday medals and soon got asked to join a group. There certainly has to be some proactive movement on the players behalf as well.
As part of our introductory chat to new members, we ask them do they know anyone, would they like to be introduced, what time would they like to play and so on to try and make sure they feel part of the club as soon as possible. Not everybody takes it up but at least it's offered. Also, there is a sheet on our notice board for new members as well to see if there anyone else looking for a playing partner.
As part of our introductory chat to new members, we ask them do they know anyone, would they like to be introduced, what time would they like to play and so on to try and make sure they feel part of the club as soon as possible. Not everybody takes it up but at least it's offered. Also, there is a sheet on our notice board for new members as well to see if there anyone else looking for a playing partner.
SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
If not already collared, I will also make myself available through the ProShop to any new members looking for a partner in any of the summer pairs comps. It's happened this year and so I find myself playing with a relatively new member in both the main mens pairs comps - which is great. He's off 18 and according to our pro is a very good improver - and I like the sound of that
If I were Captain I'd be encouraging more longer-standing members to make themselves available in this way...but I'll never be Captain.
rudebhoy
Q-School Graduate
rudebhoy
Q-School Graduate
Played at Whitley Bay in the summer, and noticed they had a sheet up in the locker room for members looking for someone to play with. I thought that was a great idea.
Seanoheimhin
Newbie
Hi guys, bit late to the party here but just picking up this post as in a similar predicament. Nice but also frustrating to see others with the same difficulties!
My two former playing partners more or less simultaneously moved away a while back. Struggling to find new playing partners as not currently a club member.
I’m based on southside of Glasgow, playing off 14 give or take, so any of you looking for a new partner or even just an ad hoc game in the next few weeks please do give me a shout!
My two former playing partners more or less simultaneously moved away a while back. Struggling to find new playing partners as not currently a club member.
I’m based on southside of Glasgow, playing off 14 give or take, so any of you looking for a new partner or even just an ad hoc game in the next few weeks please do give me a shout!
casuk
Head Pro
Ill be playing Tuesday if you fancy a game anyone else can tag along if they want to
Seanoheimhin
Newbie
Thanks for the offer cas, that would be great! I’ll drop you a message!
jamiet7682
Active member
Im happy to take you out at mearns castle as well. Drop me a dm.
Seanoheimhin
Newbie
Cheers Jamie, will do!
