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So, had my interview with a local golf club last night. I guess they didn't like the cut of my jib, because I have been asked to play 9 holes with the club captain next week before they approve my membership.

Has this happened to anyone else, or am I special!

People speak of 1st tee nerves, but the that is one round - at stake for me is a lot more.
 
I think it is unlikely that they want to see how good you are, rather make sure you are not a club throwing psycho. Just try to show good etiquette - repair ball marks, rake bunkers, don't stand in the captain's eyeline when he is playing etc.
 
In a short interview they cant really form a considered view, unless you did, or said somrthing out of order.

It may just be their norm for new applicants if, say, you cant show a handicap or membership from elsewhere

Enjoy the game as it isn't necessary to be a great golfer to get membership in most clubs


Chris
 
Interview and play with the captain????? are you 19 with long legs pert bottom door knockers, called Mandy and like older men? if not then I would certainly question WHY they are doing this, is it the R&A at ST Andrews? no! then apart from you adhering to their rules and coughing up a 3 or 4 fig sum what else do they want? I assume they have a massive waiting list :eek:
 
Nothing abnormal about it. Loads of clubs want to see you on the course with the Captain for a few holes. It is a part of the standard interview process at many clubs. West Sussex is one such club for example, as is Hankley Common and Royal Ashdown.


Snelly.
 
Nothing abnormal about it. Loads of clubs want to see you on the course with the Captain for a few holes. It is a part of the standard interview process at many clubs.
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...and not part for the majority of clubs in the UK methinks, possibly the sponsor and seconder takes that part away
 
Possibly. West Sussex is probably not the best example as you need a sponsor, seconder and then 10 more members to sign the admissions book to support your membership application! :eek:
 
I find the whole membership process for alot of "elitest" members clubs quite ridiculous.

It's not like you're joining the Masons or Mensa FFS! You're paying (often) 4 figures to poke a little white ball around their field!
 
"I don't want to belong to any club that would have me as a member"

Groucho Marx- class
 
What's wrong with playing with the captain ? He would be one of the first people i would want to play with, and no doubt he will introduce you to other members. Yes they want to make sure you know one end of the club from the other, but is also a friendly gesture as far as i am concerned. How many times do new members complain they don't know how to meet other members ?

When i was played in at my club by a committee member, we joined the roll up, and had to tee off first in front of 30 others. Fairly nervous considering i hit played for about seven years. Had a nice par at the first, but just so as not to look too cocky, made sure i duffed a few as well. ;) ;)
 
It seems to be simple etiquette for a club's committee to take the time to introduce a new member to the course, the club and its facilities. Rather than seeing it as a threat, I would be grateful for the introduction.
 
I don't think its all that unusual, I would imagine that most clubs would want to have someone see you hitting a few shots before they let you sign up, especially if you don't know anyone there already.

When I joined my club last year I didn't know anyone who would have been allowed to act as proposer/seconder (there was some rule about how long they had been at the club etc.), so part of the process was to have a free lesson with the pro first. I imagine your round with the captain serves much the same purpose.

Echoing what others have already said, I'd definately see it as way of getting to know a few of the important people within the club rather than an examination. Unless you act like a right tw*t then I can't see them refusing you :)
 
You're paying (often) 4 figures to poke a little white ball around their field!
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Bloody hell you sound like my wife mate. Pull yourself together, we stride the fairways like the sporting gods we are, hitting awesome shots into the far distance. ;)
 
You're paying (often) 4 figures to poke a little white ball around their field!
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Bloody hell you sound like my wife mate. Pull yourself together, we stride the fairways like the sporting gods we are, hitting awesome shots into the far distance. ;)
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Magnificent! And accurate ;)
 
I don't see anything wrong with that at all.

You get a free 9 holes & the chance to find out more about the club, how it works etc.

They get the chance to make sure you're not a complete knob. :D

I wouldn't worry about it. Unless you've got something to hide.....
 
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