Monthly poll 2 - what's the most important consideration when joining a club?

[Birchy]

This was a very tough decision and after stewing over it for a bit ive decided on quality of the course. If the course isnt very good then there isnt much point in playing is there? The reason we join golf clubs is to actually play golf so i think this is the biggest factor in that. Obviously the other options come into consideration when you are choosing a club but i would say quality of course is definatley number 1 in my eyes.

 

[bladeplayer]

This for me has changed over the years , years ago it would be between quality of the course & the atmosphere , now its proximity (young family) & cost of annual sub , mind you i wouldnt join a course thats not well looked after , thats just a waste of any ammount of dosh, no mater how low it it would be ..

 

[Toad]

For me it was the quality of the course, I was a member at a course that was a bit cheap and cheerfull with very little money spent on the course.
I have since moved to one of the premier clubs in my area and nothing beats playing golf on a course that is both challenging and in great condition.

 

[Imurg]

Assuming I can afford it and I can get to it, for me, the next most important thing is the quality of the course.

If I had a choice of 2 identical clubs except Club A has a varied, challenging course while Club B is a straight up'n'down multi-350 yard par 4 course then Club A gets my money.

 

[PhilTheFragger]

Assuming I can afford it and I can get to it, for me, the next most important thing is the quality of the course.

If I had a choice of 2 identical clubs except Club A has a varied, challenging course while Club B is a straight up'n'down multi-350 yard par 4 course then Club A gets my money.

You wouldnt be comparing Aylesbury Park with Western Turville would you, by any chance?

Fragger

 

[full_throttle]

I chose my course because it's cheap and practically on my doorstep. I cannot justify spending £700 on membership and then the same again in travelling there to play. I have played some decent courses within 30 miles of home but at £6 a gallon each visit would be £10. I can just turn up at my course (when it's open) on the way home from work. Last year I think I managed about 100+ rounds

 

[Imurg]

Assuming I can afford it and I can get to it, for me, the next most important thing is the quality of the course.

If I had a choice of 2 identical clubs except Club A has a varied, challenging course while Club B is a straight up'n'down multi-350 yard par 4 course then Club A gets my money.

You wouldnt be comparing Aylesbury Park with Western Turville would you, by any chance?

Fragger

Moi?

 

[swanny32]

Why is this ridiculous? If that is what it costs to run, then that's the price. They don't just make it up? If they halved it to £500, then they would need double the membership, and you'd never be able to get on the course.

You obviously earn more money than I do. I would never dream of paying £1000 per year for a golf membership.....plus HID wouldn't allow it.

 

[louise_a]

*tries again*

The ease of joining was my main consideration so I went for the nearest atmosphere/feel of the club.

 

[richart]

I don't think I would join a club based on just one of the options. It would be a combination of quality and condition, proximity, friendliness and cost. Choose quality, but cost is a big consideration. The nearest course to me is Hankley Common, and they want over £5000 to join.:mmm:

 

[Hobbit]

Quality of the course. Finding people you are comfortable to play with out of 400 members isn't difficult, and being with them in the clubhouse will create that atmosphere.

You forgot to mention cheap beer!!

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Condition of the course for me. Ours has been suffering particularly the greens over the last 18 months and so I was actually considering my options coming up to renewal time. However the club have appointed a new head green keeper and in the 3-4 months he's been there he has already brgun to make a difference to the greens and the general condition. He has a long term view/plan which seems very exciting and could be the start of a good thing fo the club. I think it doesn't matter about proximity, cost, acces etc if the course itself is sub-standard you won't enjoy the golf and probably won't hang around and fork out the next year

 

[MashieNiblick]

Tough choice for me between quality of course and atmosphere of club. On balanace so long as the course was half way decent then I think it would be the atmosphere. No point being a member somewhere where you don't feel at home.

 

[Slicer30]

Cost of the subs for me, as the sole earner in the house I had to sign up somewhere where the membership wasn't over the top.

Luckily, its a nice course and is 500 yds to the 1st tee from my door.

 

[SGC001]

The best course I could afford that is close to me, I went for proximity.

 

[Durango]

Proximity to home for me whilst im waiting for a kidney and dont feel well driving too far. Quality of course when I'm in better shape.