Surrey Golf Course Membership

[Corny_Golfing]

Hiya folks, I am in my late 20s, am moving to the Surrey area and am looking to join a new club. I play off scratch and am looking for a club primarily with great facilities (perhaps even a grass range?). Ideally the golf course would also be nice. The research I have done thus far, has led me to feel quite intimidated by very long waiting lists and the importance of who you know, when it comes to approaching the nicer clubs of Surrey.

I am just wondering whether anyone in the Surrey area would have any suggestions of golf clubs that might meet what I am looking for. I think it is worth noting that I am willing to spend a few years waiting if it means a nicer membership.

Cheers!

 

[anotherdouble]

Hiya folks, I am in my late 20s, am moving to the Surrey area and am looking to join a new club. I play off scratch and am looking for a club primarily with great facilities (perhaps even a grass range?). Ideally the golf course would also be nice. The research I have done thus far, has led me to feel quite intimidated by very long waiting lists and the importance of who you know, when it comes to approaching the nicer clubs of Surrey.

I am just wondering whether anyone in the Surrey area would have any suggestions of golf clubs that might meet what I am looking for. I think it is worth noting that I am willing to spend a few years waiting if it means a nicer membership.

Cheers!

Surrey is a fairly sized county with a semi moving substantial car park running through it. If you could narrow down which particular part of Surrey, it might help people give you worthwhile suggestions

 

[SteveW86]

Depending on your budget and exact location there are many options.

Once we have those we can offer some more precise guidance.

 

[jim8flog]

I once spent 3 years on a waiting list in the Woking area and that was back in the early 80s.
Your handicap may well get you a bit of a bump up the list.

 

[Wanabe]

People say Windlesham is great. Not sure if they have a waiting list but suspect most decent clubs will do. Mate is a member of Leatherhead but I have not played there. Clandon Regis has availability when I last checked. Keep meaning to play Sutton Green, in Woking. Have heard it is good and appears to have membership availability. As above, Surrey is a large county.

 

[Hobbit]

Your handicap may well get you a bit of a bump up the list.

As above.

A letter of introduction from the club secretary at your current club + your h’cap will probably get you in at many clubs.

 

[Wilson]

People say Windlesham is great. Not sure if they have a waiting list but suspect most decent clubs will do. Mate is a member of Leatherhead but I have not played there. Clandon Regis has availability when I last checked. Keep meaning to play Sutton Green, in Woking. Have heard it is good and appears to have membership availability. As above, Surrey is a large county.

Windlesham is a good track, Clandon Regis is ok, Sutton Green I didn't think much of, especially as you drive past West Hill......

 

[Orikoru]

If you do go for Clandon Regis you have the chance of bumping into Tubes & Ange from Golf Life every once in a while. Whether that's a positive or a negative is up to you.

 

[Corny_Golfing]

Surrey is a fairly sized county with a semi moving substantial car park running through it. If you could narrow down which particular part of Surrey, it might help people give you worthwhile suggestions

Great suggestion. I am moving to Woking, and I think something within 20 mins would be ideal.

 

[IanM]

Crikey.. they have mentioned all the "less good ones above!" I guess it depends on your budget and you network of connections!

You're on the doorstep of Woking, West Hill and Worplesdon, just for starters. Which club did you move from?

 

[jim8flog]

Great suggestion. I am moving to Woking, and I think something within 20 mins would be ideal.

At least if you cannot get membership quickly you are moving to an area with good courses on a pay and play basis such a Hoe Bridge (Old Woking), The Downshire (Bracknell),

As to membership

I think already mentioned Sutton Green,
Some others not mentioned

+ Foxhills, West Byfleet, Mill Ride (Ascot)
Camberley Heath

 

[simsini]

Just join The Wisley, you won't regret it! You just need to buy the share of an existing member for around £100k.

 

[MACM85]

I am a member of Guildford and could be a good option to explore. Has several memberships that could suit your needs depending how often you'll get out to play each month.