Should single sex golf clubs be allowed to exist?

[garyinderry]

ive never seen a 5 ball go out with the clubs blessing at a proper golf course. the only time ive seen 5 or more balls was on par 3 courses. anything goes there when the sun comes out!

 

[ger147]

Excuse me :angry:

What?

 

[Papas1982]

Not only has the BNP not been shut down, it is allowed to take part in local and parliamentary elections.

Whilst some of their member may have been caught saying a lot of racist things, their policies aren't actually illegal. Out of date yes, but perfectly legal. Strict immigration polices, granted they go too far. But as said previously, this is neither the time nor the place.

 

[Fish]

What?

Papas1982 respectably said it was off topic and wasn't going to comment further, but you still find it OK to carry on, push off and start a separate topic or keep to my topic, simples

 

[ger147]

Whilst some of their member may have been caught saying a lot of racist things, their policies aren't actually illegal. Out of date yes, but perfectly legal. Strict immigration polices, granted they go too far. But as said previously, this is neither the time nor the place.

I have no comment to make about their members or their policies, just pointing out that your assertion that organisations promoting the interests of white people be shut down before they started is incorrect.

 

[PhilTheFragger]

Thread is about Single sex golf clubs, lets keep it on track gents

Thanks

 

[FairwayDodger]

Thread is about Single sex golf clubs, lets keep it on track gents

Thanks

Damnable single sex threads........

 

[williamalex1]

So on a Saturday when the men's "big competition" is on and the tee booked all day how do you propose for the women to get a game?

If you pay the same fees and play off the same tees there shouldn't be a problem playing in Sat comps. I thought most lady members paid a lower membership fee. You are a club member but not equal, the same as juniors and midweek members.

 

[ger147]

Damnable single sex threads........

Lol

 

[ger147]

If you pay the same fees and play off the same tees there shouldn't be a problem playing in Sat comps. I thought most lady members paid a lower membership fee. You are a club member but not equal, the same as juniors and midweek members.

My understanding is it is now illegal for women to be charged less and they now pay the same as the men in fees.

 

[garyinderry]

single sex memberships are fine with me. id object to either sex being refused permission to play as a green fee / guest.

 

[richart]

If you pay the same fees and play off the same tees there shouldn't be a problem playing in Sat comps. I thought most lady members paid a lower membership fee. You are a club member but not equal, the same as juniors and midweek members.

I think ladies pay more at our Club, as the Ladies Golfing Union charge more (apologies if LGU is not the right body.)

 

[FairwayDodger]

If you pay the same fees and play off the same tees there shouldn't be a problem playing in Sat comps. I thought most lady members paid a lower membership fee. You are a club member but not equal, the same as juniors and midweek members.

Nope, same fees so equal..... nominally, if not in practice.

 

[Fish]

If you pay the same fees and play off the same tees there shouldn't be a problem playing in Sat comps. I thought most lady members paid a lower membership fee. You are a club member but not equal, the same as juniors and midweek members.

Not sure playing off the same tees is relevant, but I agree, if ladies pay full membership so its an adult membership not a ladies or gents separate membership fee, then they should be able to book and play any time over the weekend in comps and socially amongst everyone else, I'm sure ours do now.

 

[williamalex1]

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I like that.:thup:

 

[chellie]

wish there we no ladies on my course to slow and get away with everthing, last week there were a 5 ball ladies in front of us sharing 3 sets of clubs, on a saturday to course was backed up. If that was men doing that they would have a brown letter waiting for them

Where on earth do you play where a 5 ball would be allowed. Also, what did the Pro and Secretary say when you complained.

 

[williamalex1]

Nope, same fees so equal..... nominally, if not in practice.

Our ladies had the opportunity to pay full fees and have equal conditions but voted against it , so they have limited access.
But if a private club do not wish anyone to join that's up to them, and I don't think they have to give a reason.
It use to be called being black balled. Personally I think all clubs should be open to all females.

 

[FairwayDodger]

Our ladies had the opportunity to pay full fees and have equal conditions but voted against it , so they have limited access.
But if a private club do not wish anyone to join that's up to them, and I don't think they have to give a reason.
It use to be called being black balled. Personally I think all clubs should be open to all females.

Yes, the problems facing women's golf are many and varied and some lady golfers are part of the problem...... IMO!

Totally onboard with private clubs being able to pick and choose which individuals can join but should they be able to exclude an entire category of person? I'm pretty uncomfortable with that, to be honest.

 

[Papas1982]

Yes, the problems facing women's golf are many and varied and some lady golfers are part of the problem...... IMO!

Totally onboard with private clubs being able to pick and choose which individuals can join but should they be able to exclude an entire category of person? I'm pretty uncomfortable with that, to be honest.

Id imagine if they were forced to open membership up to females, but they were then subject to the same application process most if us would face at some clubs. When it came to their names being put on the notice board. The male members, who presumably joined for the exclusivity of it being male only could come up with any excuse to not accept them?

 

[FairwayDodger]

Id imagine if they were forced to open membership up to females, but they were then subject to the same application process most if us would face at some clubs. When it came to their names being put on the notice board. The male members, who presumably joined for the exclusivity of it being male only could come up with any excuse to not accept them?

I see what you mean. Discriminating not in terms of policy but in practice....