PlayMoreGolf Membership

[LegendOle]

Yeah, up this way.

 

[Par345]

I kind of see it as buying a load of green fees in advance at a discount...Im hoping its gonna be a bit more than that !

 

[HeftyHacker]

I've signed up for a PMG membership at my club this year as I didn't get the use out of my proper membership last year (think I only played 15 times or so, mostly in evenings) but I wanted to keep my handicap active for opens etc.

I don't think the weekend rounds are particularly great value but I usually try and play in opens then or I'll just pay the members guest rate then and save the points for the midweek/evening rounds.

 

[Par345]

Good idea forgot about having to have a club membership to keep a handicap and enter opens.

 

[Oddsocks]

I've signed up for a PMG membership at my club this year as I didn't get the use out of my proper membership last year (think I only played 15 times or so, mostly in evenings) but I wanted to keep my handicap active for opens etc.

I don't think the weekend rounds are particularly great value but I usually try and play in opens then or I'll just pay the members guest rate then and save the points for the midweek/evening rounds.

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And you don’t feel obligated to chop in the wetter months just because you paid a 7 day membership. That’s the big attraction for me, rapidly going off winter golf.

 

[Par345]

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And you don’t feel obligated to chop in the wetter months just because you paid a 7 day membership. That’s the big attraction for me, rapidly going off winter golf.

I need to start thinking about golf like cricket or join somewhere with sandy soil...although I still wouldnt want to play in the rain ! Cold rain !

 

[Oddsocks]

Easier said than done. Sandy soiled courses come at a premium

 

[Par345]

Easier said than done. Sandy soiled courses come at a premium

Dear Secretary.....

 

[Par345]

In the process of cancelling it now I will stick with the conventional model I had the pro saying I could play in comps and a committee member saying not and pushing the 5 day membership...will give it a miss too good to be true.

 

[simo71]

I am a PMG member. largely just pay evenings or late afternoons to make the most of the points. We can play midweek but not weekend comps, which seems totally fair to me.

Definitely treated like second class by most of the membership at the club. They have a "members facebook group" and I am aware that they regularly bemoan that it's all of the PMG members who dont repair pitchmarks and divots. Given that PMG members represent less than 5% of the total membership, that is some going by "us lot". I foresee it being removed by the club in the near future due to members disdain. Though I suspect the club runs on tight margins and the financial aspect might be needed for the club.

We used to have a lot more clubs on the scheme round us, but a lot of them have gone in the last 18 months, so not as good for "away" courses.

It is good for keeping a handicap though

 

[Par345]

I am a PMG member. largely just pay evenings or late afternoons to make the most of the points. We can play midweek but not weekend comps, which seems totally fair to me.

Definitely treated like second class by most of the membership at the club. They have a "members facebook group" and I am aware that they regularly bemoan that it's all of the PMG members who dont repair pitchmarks and divots. Given that PMG members represent less than 5% of the total membership, that is some going by "us lot". I foresee it being removed by the club in the near future due to members disdain. Though I suspect the club runs on tight margins and the financial aspect might be needed for the club.

We used to have a lot more clubs on the scheme round us, but a lot of them have gone in the last 18 months, so not as good for "away" courses.

It is good for keeping a handicap though

I got the feeling I had done something naughty by joining like Id gone in by the back door ! Someone needs to regulate the selling of golf club memberships its completely outrageous some of the lies Ive been told to get my money off me. Nobody tends to make big waves...its something that really needs to be discussed and sorted. If I spoke to England Golf nothing would happen I would just be labelled as a trouble maker.

 

[doublebogey7]

I got the feeling I had done something naughty by joining like Id gone in by the back door ! Someone needs to regulate the selling of golf club memberships its completely outrageous some of the lies Ive been told to get my money off me. Nobody tends to make big waves...its something that really needs to be discussed and sorted. If I spoke to England Golf nothing would happen I would just be labelled as a trouble maker.

Love to hearbwhat loes are being told at your club. At mine directors are open and honest about the financial challenges faced by the club. Financial statements are published each year and we have quarterly forums where members can ask questions of management.
How would you see regulated selling working?

 

[Batman10]

I'm just about to sign-up to PMG. I believe that if I use an existing members email address at sign-up then both parties get some extra points. Seems a no-brainer - would anybody like to share their email with me?

 

[Voyager EMH]

PMG membership is increasingly popular at my club. Seems to cater for the good young player with young children or child.
Some would have given up golf otherwise - not being able to justify the time/money.
We have a weekday medal every week from April to Sept - so they tend to play in those in the evenings.
One strange aspect though. A chap with a + handicap, who has been club champion several times, can play in the county championship and play for the county team, if selected, but the club does not allow him to play in the club championship, or represent the club in team comps, because he is not a full member. I can see the reasoning and don't question it, but I sympathise with that downside for him and see it as a loss for the club.

 

[Retired cricketer]

Renewed my PMG membership this week. It's ideal for people who like to play different courses at unsociable times. Last year I paid £380 - they frequently throw offers in to buy home and flex points - and played 40 rounds at 4 nearby courses (30 home, 10 away). Under £10 per round, I would have to play approximately 70 times a year at the same course as a full member of a club to get the equivalent value. It appears to be used by clubs who are low on members and I find that teeing off at 3.00 on a summer weekend I'm the only one on the front 9 so can play at whatever pace I choose.

 

[Batman10]

I'm just about to sign-up to PMG. I believe that if I use an existing members email address at sign-up then both parties get some extra points. Seems a no-brainer - would anybody like to share their email with me?

Anyone want to DM me their email address so we can both collect 10 more points?

 

[r0wly86]

Easier said than done. Sandy soiled courses come at a premium

other problem is where sandy course are, usually coastal or nearby. I joined a links this year, playable in the winter but my god the wind in the winter is ridiculous makes a round really hard work