Scottjd1
Tour Rookie
Easier said than done my friend - cant go into central London and if I go south the further you get into Surrey and Kent its gets more expensive, im sure Oddsocks would concur.
its not being mugs, its just how it is.....
Who has the most expensive membership fees ?
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Easier said than done my friend - cant go into central London and if I go south the further you get into Surrey and Kent its gets more expensive, im sure Oddsocks would concur.
its not being mugs, its just how it is.....
Gazp
Assistant Pro
£790 for 7 day membership at mine but I play 3 times a week so works out at about a fiver a round so can,t complain
Siren
Tour Rookie
Not 100% sure if im honest what the fees are for myself but 670 for me and my son (11) as full members this year and includes lockers for us both.
duncan mackie
Money List Winner
I don't think you have a clear picture of the 'South East' - you might as well suggest that people move house to find cheaper (and better) golf!
Suggesting that we spend more time in the car than on the course each time you play isn't particularily constructive, and fuel costs aren't at an all time low right now either! I would have to drive 70 miles (to Suffolk) to get any sort of 'saving' which would be 90mins and 50 miles - call it 3hrs and £15 in fuel, every time I was to visit; but it's only about £300 a year cheaper so I would loose a life, a wife, etc etc etc This assumes you don't want to tee off before midday or get home before 2200h - rush hours are long and stressful here too!
Liverbirdie
Ryder Cup Winner
rickg
Money List Winner
ours are £1300 for 7 day......pretty much the going rate around here.......Brocket Hall is closer for me (about a mile away), but my lottery numbers didn't come up this weekend!! 
I did say you need to weigh up whether the distance and fuel costs would be worthwhile.
Golf is a luxury though, can these clubs (or us as members) really justify these costs in todays climate?
golfdub
Tour Rookie
I can't see how they can as the average joe can only play on a weekend due to work and family commitments so asking for £1400+ is out of the question for most people.
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
They can justify it by saying that if you don't want to pay it then you can go pay 3k and join Bearwood instead.....
Taking RA as an example - it's not the best course in the World - it's ok but not the best.
Paying 1400 a year for that is just plain wrong but when you look where it is and what's around it and the price they're charging, you can see why people like Homer and Hawkeye are prepared to pay that amount - if they don't it's 6 hour rounds at the Muni....
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MetalMickie
Guest
Kirby Muxloe. Don't know about East Midlands as a whole but I can assure you that our fees are pretty much in line with other members' clubs in & around Leicester.
SyR
Challenge Tour Pro
If we don't pay it, then the courses will be lost to a housing estate etc. Land is at a premium down here.
I've just moved to Woking and I'm spoilt for choice with the number of courses in my area. Most are however well above the amount I'm willing to spend on membership. I will either keep my membership at Brokenhurst next year or switch to somewhere in North Hampshire.
richart
Major Champion
I earn the money, and I spend it how I like. I don't want to pay less and join an inferior Club. The money I spend on my membership is worth every penny and more to me. The membership fees we pay means the Club just breaks even each year, so I don't think members refusing to pay, and waiting for fees to go down is going to work.
Amazes me why people get hung up about what other people pay for their golf. I also don't worry what other people earn, or pay for their houses or cars. I treat people how I find them, not how they spend their money.:rant:
Amazes me why people get hung up about what other people pay for their golf. I also don't worry what other people earn, or pay for their houses or cars. I treat people how I find them, not how they spend their money.:rant:
A1ex
Head Pro
I earn the money, and I spend it how I like. I don't want to pay less and join an inferior Club. The money I spend on my membership is worth every penny and more to me. The membership fees we pay means the Club just breaks even each year, so I don't think members refusing to pay, and waiting for fees to go down is going to work.
Amazes me why people get hung up about what other people pay for their golf. I also don't worry what other people earn, or pay for their houses or cars. I treat people how I find them, not how they spend their money.:rant:
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I dont know about anyone else, Im not hung up about it, amazed, but not hung up.
Its your money.
Its your money.
I earn the money, and I spend it how I like. I don't want to pay less and join an inferior Club. The money I spend on my membership is worth every penny and more to me. The membership fees we pay means the Club just breaks even each year, so I don't think members refusing to pay, and waiting for fees to go down is going to work.
Amazes me why people get hung up about what other people pay for their golf. I also don't worry what other people earn, or pay for their houses or cars. I treat people how I find them, not how they spend their money.:rant:
spawn_ukuk
Tour Rookie
Defo aint me
£30 a month x 12
and thats it
but you get what you pay for at my course
£30 a month x 12
and thats it
but you get what you pay for at my course
Scottjd1
Tour Rookie
£1400 for Royal Ascot?
Someone ring the Police to report a mugging
Log on and look at Sand Martins, Mill Ride, Windlesham etc and you will see we aren't that bad. Add in we don't have booked tee times except for comps (and I'm usually in it) and with no joining fees either, along with the option to pay over the year it isn't so bad. Yes the course isn't the best but it does ofer a good enough test for most golfers, including members and visitors alike.
We aren't held to ransom but the market prices in the vicinity are about the same and I'm not prepared to spend more than 15-20 minutes. I can leave my clubs in the locker and get up after work on the train from work so it's a win win for me
Mungoscorner
Journeyman Pro
Davey have you ever played Maxstoke ?
A far better course than WM imo,some of the best greens in the county,and not much more money to join.I know quite a few lads who are members there,and nobody has a bad word to say about the place.
http://www.maxstokeparkgc.co.uk/pages.php/index.html
Garesfield ACE
Tour Rookie
I've been playing 3 courses, winter fees are £5, £8 and £10 a round. All 3 are less than £500 a year membership, can't fall offNot sure whether to commit to one for consistency or should I still play the field? I must have 15 courses within a 20 min drive around here.
Whats your 3 courses user2009?
Kev
user2009
Head Pro
Hallgarth, Oakleaf and Woodham, I live 1/4 mile from Woodham, very convenient
