Smasher
Medal Winner
I think the same, i said this in the other thread that started this one.Definitely, the general consensus seems that forumers are more in favour of as cheap as possible membership. I definitely think it's just being responsible to do this though
'Keynesian economics! They should be making a profit and investing some but also saving for major investment, repairs or tough economic times. IME most are like Gordon Brown and splash the extra cash like a chav with a new credit card.'
That splash the cash was meaning keeping membership fees as low as possible but that leads to people leaving. No investment, more members and minimal maintenance won't keep people happy, then as this thread shows if they're hit with a small increase some are off.
There's no downside for me in running a surplus unless you're thinking about leaving. Improve the facilities, maintain the course, they'd even be in a position to reduce/subsidise existing members fees if we hit tough economic times and they expected a number may be forced leave.