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Hey, I am considering applying for membership at what would be considered one of the more exclusive clubs in my area.

I suspect I would have very little chance of getting in but I seen they have recently restructured their entrance fees to depend on age. That makes me think they need new blood and preferably (relatively) young blood. And it doesn't cost me anything to give it a go!!!

Anyway. I emailed the general manager and was told that attaching a covering letter to the application explaining why I would like to be a member at this time would be really beneficial.

So, im just wondering about the approach to take on that letter? It is a beautiful and fantastic course and that is obviously the main reason I would like to join. Other than that what sort of things should I make reference to? I am keen to get involved with all aspects of club life. At my current club i've represented 3 of their teams over the last number of years. I play all year round and get involved in sweeps, winter leagues, board competitions etc....Is that sort of stuff enough or is there anything else they are looking from me?? Like entertaining clients there etc....

Any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks

J
 
Tell them exactly what you have just said

Let them know you want to get involved in all aspects of the club both playing and socially and let them know how you represented your previous club in various club matches and you support the comps etc

And then just tell them about you
 
You should also include a paragraph explaining why you want to be a member THERE (and not somewhere else).

Show you did your research on the club (thoroghly browsing their website goes a long way...).

The letter shouldn't look like you could send it to any club.
 
UlyssesSky said:
You should also include a paragraph explaining why you want to be a member THERE (and not somewhere else).

Show you did your research on the club (thoroghly browsing their website goes a long way...).

The letter shouldn't look like you could send it to any club.
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This. Consider it something like a job application and make it specific to the club you want to join. Simply sell yourself and what you have to offer the club
 
jimjoachim said:
Hey, I am considering applying for membership at what would be considered one of the more exclusive clubs in my area.

I suspect I would have very little chance of getting in but I seen they have recently restructured their entrance fees to depend on age. That makes me think they need new blood and preferably (relatively) young blood. And it doesn't cost me anything to give it a go!!!

Anyway. I emailed the general manager and was told that attaching a covering letter to the application explaining why I would like to be a member at this time would be really beneficial.

So, im just wondering about the approach to take on that letter? It is a beautiful and fantastic course and that is obviously the main reason I would like to join. Other than that what sort of things should I make reference to? I am keen to get involved with all aspects of club life. At my current club i've represented 3 of their teams over the last number of years. I play all year round and get involved in sweeps, winter leagues, board competitions etc....Is that sort of stuff enough or is there anything else they are looking from me?? Like entertaining clients there etc....

Any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks

J
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everything you hi light is good .
most clubs are in the same boat mine included. They need younger members as most clubs average age is in the middle age.
younger members are needed to help club prosper in the future.
they like you to spend your money behind the bar and eat in the restaurant.
But one clincher is you want your kids to have somewhere to learn to play golf.
try and find out their junior policy.
This is the future of golf we need young people to start playing.
mention it would be nice to have lessons from the pro his reputation is good etc.
Tell them you have always wanted to play there people love to hear how good their course is.

Most of all be yourself good luck.

ps my mate is the head green keeper at Malone and you are right it's a class club.
 
clubchamp98 said:
everything you hi light is good .
most clubs are in the same boat mine included. They need younger members as most clubs average age is in the middle age.
younger members are needed to help club prosper in the future.
they like you to spend your money behind the bar and eat in the restaurant.
But one clincher is you want your kids to have somewhere to learn to play golf.
try and find out their junior policy.
This is the future of golf we need young people to start playing.
mention it would be nice to have lessons from the pro his reputation is good etc.
Tell them you have always wanted to play there people love to hear how good their course is.

Most of all be yourself good luck.

ps my mate is the head green keeper at Malone and you are right it's a class club.
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Thanks, its an amazing course and club.
Just need to find the appropriate proposers/seconder and garner the wifes permission. Not sure which will be trickier...
 
jimjoachim said:
Now I just need to find a proposer and seconder.....
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No you don't, a letter and the interview process will cover it. Relax, go about it in a polte and friendly manner and you will be fine :thup:
 
jimjoachim said:
Unfortunately there's no wiggle room on this part. need to find 3 members with 7+ years membership and over 30 years old :confused:
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Seriously?? Then I think they are going to struggle to get new members through the door. Do they have a waiting list?
 
But that's madness, even if you find those people they won't really know you so how can any recommendation be taken seriously.

Either they accept you based on your letter and interview and take you as they find you or they accept proposals from members who don't know you but have been persuaded to support your application.

I really don't see what added benefit they get from having you proposed by people who don't know you unless it's used as a excuse to punish those who did if you become unsuitable.
 
Reemul said:
But that's madness, even if you find those people they won't really know you so how can any recommendation be taken seriously.

Either they accept you based on your letter and interview and take you as they find you or they accept proposals from members who don't know you but have been persuaded to support your application.

I really don't see what added benefit they get from having you proposed by people who don't know you unless it's used as a excuse to punish those who did if you become unsuitable.
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All good points. I suppose it takes time for clubs to change things. The manager said the proposers used to have to be a certain level of member for 7 years which meant you had to be 37+ to propose people.

No waiting lists at the moment. I remember when growing up they did have.
 
jimjoachim said:
Unfortunately there's no wiggle room on this part. need to find 3 members with 7+ years membership and over 30 years old :confused:
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I have previously joined a club that had no knowledge of me and I knew no members.Having met with the captain and some board members they arranged proposers for me. Jointly due to me being a young member, partly due to the possibility that I could be an addition to the team. Ultimately if you come across well during an interview they will know pretty much as much if not more than they would from having a loose association to a member.

If you don't ask you never know.
 
So the club has no waiting list but they make it difficult to join........at this rate they will go out of business pretty quickly! :eek:
 
And there are plenty of lovely courses in that area. Seems like a stupid decision.

What attracts you to Malone and not courses like Shandon, Belvoir, Dunmurry and Balmoral?

I have only played Balmoral out of them and loved it. Really friendly pro shop and members. Know a few people who play in the others though and they love it.
 
jimjoachim said:
Thanks, its an amazing course and club.
Just need to find the appropriate proposers/seconder and garner the wifes permission. Not sure which will be trickier...
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Buisness dictates if they need members they will come to some arrangement ,
if they have vacancies they will asses you on your application otherwise you would have been told no by now.
if you need three proposers that's the old days most golf clubs now have woken up to them days are over.
if you sell yourself to the club they will be foolish to turn you down.
good club members are hard to find so be positive and show them you will be an asset to the club.

As for the wife tell her over dinner in her favourite restaurant.
 
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