Winter Golf Membership NE?

[rudebhoy]

Won’t be long until we are on winter greens and restricted fairways, normally starts mid to late Nov at our place and runs through to March.

Not looking forward to that, so have been thinking about a winter membership elsewhere. Newbiggin offer one for £230 and say they never have winter greens and very rarely close. Any other good options that aren’t a massive trek?

 

[Deleted member 16999]

South Shields normally stands up well.

 

[rudebhoy]

South Shields normally stands up well.

Played it back in the spring when everywhere was flooded and closed. Saw one puddle all day! Don’t see any mention of a winter only membership though. Am happy enough with our place March to November.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

I'd ask them. Shields is a good shout. Nicer environment than Newbiggin imo and possibly a little closer as well to you. Nice clubhouse, good set up. The next option up is Alnmouth Village then seahouses.

 

[Maninblack4612]

Played it back in the spring when everywhere was flooded and closed. Saw one puddle all day! Don’t see any mention of a winter only membership though. Am happy enough with our place March to November.

No winter membership available, we'd be inundated!

 

[KenL]

If Goswick does then have a look there. Excellent course.

 

[Deleted member 16999]

No winter membership available, we'd be inundated!

Wouldn’t it make financial sense to release a limited number Bill?

 

[Ectolani]

If Goswick does then have a look there. Excellent course.

Fairly sure they do but think they might be full at the moment. Worth a shot though!

 

[Maninblack4612]

Wouldn’t it make financial sense to release a limited number Bill?

Two problems with that. (a) Some 12 month members would probably take advantage of it and (b) We're often the only course in the area open or in decent condition & get so many winter green fees it already upsets some of the members. An increased winter membership, given the restricted daylight hours, would likely make the course too busy.

 

[rudebhoy]

Fairly sure they do but think they might be full at the moment. Worth a shot though!

7 day winter membership is full but 5 day still available.

However its a bit too far to play regularly, over 60 miles away and an hour and a quarter door to door. Not really feasible doing that a couple of times a week in winter.

 

[Maninblack4612]

Just discovered that South Shields have an offer of unlimited golf from 1 October to 31 March for £295

 

[Jensen]

Just discovered that South Shields have an offer of unlimited golf from 1 October to 31 March for £295

Some members not gonna be too happy at your place then Bill 😕

 

[Maninblack4612]

Some members not gonna be too happy at your place then Bill 😕

I hadn't realized that we did it last year too. Apparently there were only 7 takers, of whom 5 have converted to 12 month membership so perhaps it's worthwhile in the long term.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Seahouses are advertising 6 months winter membership for £120. A hike from where you are but worth mentioning.

 

[rudebhoy]

Seahouses are advertising 6 months winter membership for £120. A hike from where you are but worth mentioning.

Good value, but yes, too much of a hike.

Newbiggin are doing a 5 day membership, £150 for 5 months, 1st Nov - 31st March. Am giving that some thought. Back is still giving me gyp, but if that clears up, and the lads I play with fancy it, might well go for that.