Membership Fees near Dublin – no hello money

JD Dublin

heavyballs wrote: »

agree........how in gods name do they expect people to pony up that cash for a joke of a course that's very open to the elements and closes a fair bit

Re Glen of the Downs - Played it a few times in the summer, and got a few dirty looks from members one Saturday who thought that the tee time I had was reserved for members only. It's obviously struggling. When you compare it to what you get for similar ( ish ) money in Druids Glen, which is a fantastic course, then I think 1900 looks ridiculous money.

PhilipMarlowe

davidrafferty wrote: »

....... if you feel so strongly about something you should have the courage to say who you are, rather than hiding behind an alias....

So what is the purpose of the "golfwallah" account then?

downthemiddle

PhilipMarlowe wrote: »

So what is the purpose of the "golfwallah" account then?

Are you suggesting there is a multi in our midst?

golfbgud

davidrafferty wrote: »

Good deal it may be to some ....... but most people, who are not already members, will need to know the price for annual membership before drawing that conclusion.

I've heard it's a great course but why all the secrecy about publishing a price on their website?

Why do you have to contact the office to register your interest (especially if you are shopping around and haven't the time or desire to make phone calls to be checked out first) ..... makes it look like they want to screen possible applicants!

Any serious potential members who are willing to shell out the best part of €1000 euros should have no issue in ringing the GC Office which is manned with helpful and knowledgeable staff. If you haven't the time or desire to make 1 phone call for this spend then you must not be serious about joining in the first place?

I don't believe that this is anything to do with secrecy.

"great course" > Two courses btw.

As for "screening", well my understanding here is that there is a facility for an existing member to query the admission of a proposed new member as part of the joining process (maybe this has changed, I don't know). Is this a bad thing? Is this different from other member owned clubs?

If you're a serious, potential candidate, why not make the phone call and post your findings on here?.....

scubapro

golfbgud wrote: »

Any serious potential members who are willing to shell out the best part of €1000 euros should have no issue in ringing the GC Office which is manned with helpful and knowledgeable staff. If you haven't the time or desire to make 1 phone call for this spend then you must not be serious about joining in the first place?

I don't believe that this is anything to do with secrecy.

"great course" > Two courses btw.

As for "screening", well my understanding here is that there is a facility for an existing member to query the admission of a proposed new member as part of the joining process (maybe this has changed, I don't know). Is this a bad thing? Is this different from other member owned clubs?

If you're a serious, potential candidate, why not make the phone call and post your findings on here?.....

I played Headford new last sunday, after the round I spoke with the pro he confirmed there were new memberships available for next year without any joining on fee just pay a sub of around 900e. The process seemingly is as each new member pays his sub for 2012 he will receive a coupon, this coupon can be given by a member to a friend etc and that person can join for 900e with the number of coupons capped at 200. If someone doesn't know a member or cannot get their hands on a coupon they can register their interest with the GC office and go on a list, if the full uptake of coupons is not realised they will draw down the remaining places from the list. What he also said was that it was at the discretion of the member to charge what he liked for the coupon to maybe claw back some of their joining fees but he thought this was unlikely.

JD Dublin

Folks this is descending in to a thread on particular clubs. Lets keep it clean and on topic. A job well done to Golfwallah, and to all contributors. Keep up the good work.

golfbgud

scubapro wrote: »

I played Headford new last sunday, after the round I spoke with the pro he confirmed there were new memberships available for next year without any joining on fee just pay a sub of around 900e. The process seemingly is as each new member pays his sub for 2012 he will receive a coupon, this coupon can be given by a member to a friend etc and that person can join for 900e with the number of coupons capped at 200. If someone doesn't know a member or cannot get their hands on a coupon they can register their interest with the GC office and go on a list, if the full uptake of coupons is not realised they will draw down the remaining places from the list. What he also said was that it was at the discretion of the member to charge what he liked for the coupon to maybe claw back some of their joining fees but he thought this was unlikely.

"....it was at the discretion of the member to charge what he liked for the coupon to maybe claw back some of their joining fees but he thought this was unlikely"....

This is news to me but I will check it out....

conno16

what sort of dick would charge you for a coupon?
any charge would be followed up with the distribution of some pain.

scubapro

JD Dublin wrote: »

Folks this is descending in to a thread on particular clubs. Lets keep it clean and on topic. A job well done to Golfwallah, and to all contributors. Keep up the good work.

JD no malicious intent in my post, just reporting the conversation I had with the pro. I'm sure there will be alot of prospective members for 900e myself included.

golfbgud

Some clarity on the coupon situation would be great.

JD Dublin

scubapro wrote: »

JD no malicious intent in my post, just reporting the conversation I had with the pro. I'm sure there will be alot of prospective members for 900e myself included.

golfbgud

Some clarity on the coupon situation would be great.

Scubapro I meant that it was descending into a discussion on particular clubs rather than a discussion of facts in general relating to the large number of clubs that have cut the entry fees. No malicious intent at all in your posts, and no inference from me that there was any.

franco25

update to

Kildare / Athy / To end 2012 €800 / http://www.athygolfclub.com/ 06/12/2011

Unglika Norse

davidrafferty wrote: »

Unglika Norse, your memory does not serve you correctly ...... Balcarrick has been making prices readily available on its website for over 2 years now.

I've moved on from all that now .... done my bit ... and the club now has very healthy finances (after 3 profitable years in a row), thank you very much

Glad to see that most clubs are now following suit in publishing their prices on their websites. This makes it easier for prospective customers to compare rates between clubs, and there's plenty of choice out there now.

But easy on - no need for personal attacks ....... if you feel so strongly about something you should have the courage to say who you are, rather than hiding behind an alias.

Any club that doesn't balance its books and has used up its reserves will be faced with the same combination of choices - increase income, slash costs to the bone, levy members or close shop altogether.

My guess is that quite a few are in this boat already and more will follow in 2012. The customer is king right now.

If I was in error I apologise but I do remember persons asking you what the 2011 rate would be when you were doing a membership drive in 2010 and you couldn't give the answer.

I am very happy that your club has shown a profit in the last three years even more cuedos due as you lost almost 200 members over the period 2008 to 2011 so to make up that lost revenue deserves merit

There was nothing personal in the attack I just thought you were being a bit smart with golfbgud who was simply passing on information.

golfwallah

County / Club / Annual Sub / Source of feedback
Dublin / Balcarrick / To end 2012 Full €1,100, 5Day €695 Incl. GUI / ILGU / Insurance, Easy Pay, Voting rights / www.balcarrickgolfclub.com 12/12/2011
Dublin / Beechpark / To end 2012 (relatives of members) €1,200 Full, 6Day €1,030, €827 5Day + GUI, Ins., Bar, Restaurant / http://www.beechpark.ie/ 13/12/2011
Dublin / Castleknock / To end 2012 Full €1,750, Unit based €1,450 + bar; 5Day Unit based A €600, B €800, C €1,000, All + GUI, Ins / http://www.castleknockgolfclub.ie 01/12/2011
Dublin / Citywest / 2012/3 Full €650, 5Day €465, Pay & Play €250 +GUI/ILGU, Ins / http://www.citywesthotel.com/ 01/12/2011
Dublin / Corballis Golf Links / To end 2012 7Day €700 or €350 Pay & Play, 4Day €550, (+ playing rights at Elm Green) / http://www.corballislinks.com/ 13/12/2011
Dublin / Corrstown / To end 2012, Full share €1,229 + bar/restaurant levies / http://www.corrstowngolfclub.com/ 01/12/2011
Dublin / Deerpark / Full Pay & Play €200 / http://www.gui.ie/ 01/12/2011
Dublin / Donabate / To end 2012 Full €1,450, 5 Day €1,030 + GUI/Insurance / http://www.donabategolfclub.com/ 12/12/2011
Dublin / Dublin City / 7Day €980, 5Day €600, Pay & Play €390, Easy Pay / http://www.dublincitygolf.net/ 04/12/2011
Dublin / Dublin Mountain / Full €499 / http://www.dublinmountaingolf.com/ 01/12/2011
Dublin / Elm Green / To end 2012 Full €850, Pay & Play 7Day €475, 5Day €350 (+ playing rights at Corballis) / http://www.elmgreengolfclub.ie/ 13/12/2011
Dublin / Glencullen / 9 Hole, to Mar 2013 Full €695, Easy Pay / http://www.glencullengolfclub.com/ 27/11/2011
Dublin / Grange Castle / Full €1,100, Pay & Play €390 / brick tamland 16/10/2011 (Per website 03/12/2011 - from €330 - ring for info.)
Dublin / Hazel Grove / 2011 Full €650, Family €1,080, 5Day €450 / http://www.hazelgrove.ie/ 01/12/2011
Dublin / Hollystown / To end 2012 Option C €1,090, Pay & Play Option A €390, B €790, Easy Pay / http://www.hollystown.com/ 01/12/2011
Dublin / Hollywood Lakes / To end 2012 €1,375, incl. GUI & levies / Phone 13/09/2011 & http://www.hollywoodlakesgolfclub.com/ 13/12/2011
Dublin / Howth / To end 2012 €1,450 (incl €100 bar), also have husband & wife offer / Fliers & Quinda 07/10/2011 (no info on website 03/12/2011)
Dublin / Lucan / 2011 Full €1,620 + GUI, insurance, bar/restaurant €250 / http://www.lucangolfclub.ie/ 01/12/2011
Dublin / Luttrelstown / To end 2012 €2,000 + 9% VAT / http://www.luttrellstowncastleresort.com/ 01/12/2011
Dublin / Portmarnock Links / 7Day €2,500, 5Day €1,500 (10% Disc if paid by 31/01/2012) / http://www.portmarnock.com/ 01/12/2011
Dublin / Roganstown / To end 2012 €1,419 (incls. €50 bar/restaurant) + GUI/Ins / http://www.roganstown.com 03/12/2011
Dublin / Rush / 9 Hole, 2011 7 Day €1,500, 5 Day €1,200 / http://www.rushgolfclub.com/ 01/12/2011
Dublin / Sillogue Park / To March 2013 €650 (Ladies €580), Pay & Play option €330 (Ladies €270) / http://www.sillogeparkgolfclub.com/ 01/12/2011
Dublin / Slade Valley / To end 2012 Full €1,000, 5Day €500, 3Day €395, Family (incl. kids / students) €1,800 / http://www.sladevalleygolfclub.ie/ 01/12/2011
Dublin / South County / Was €1,289 (now ring Michael) + €300 Bar / Restaurant, GUI/ILGU, Ins., 5Day €800 +€150 B/R, GUI/Ins / http://www.southcountygolf.ie/ 01/12/2011
Dublin / St. Margarets / Full €1,500 p.a., Associate €450, 5 Day €950 / http://www.stmargaretsgolf.com 03/12/2011
Kildare / Athy / To end 2012 €800 / http://www.athygolfclub.com & franco25 06/12/2011
Kildare / Bodenstown / To end Feb 2013 €694 / http://www.bodenstown.com/ 01/12/2011
Kildare / Carton House / €2,203 + VAT / http://www.cartonhousegolf.com/ 01/12/2011
Kildare / Castlewarden / To end 2012 €1,500 / http://www.castlewardengolfclub.ie/ 03/12/2011
Kildare / Dunmurry Springs / To end 2012 €900, incl. Mon-Fri Playing Rights at Glasson, Seafield, Druids Heath / http://www.dunmurrysprings.ie/ 04/12/2011
Kildare / Hibernian (on Smurfit @ K Club) / Individual €300, Father & Son €375, Family €450 + Pay & Play fees / http://www.hiberniangolf.com 29/11/2011
Kildare / Highfield / To April 2012 Full €595 or €395 with friend; 5Day €395 or €250 with friend (incl GUI) / http://www.highfield-golf.ie 29/11/2011
Kildare / Kilcock / To Jan 2013 €1,050 / http://www.kilcockgolfclub.ie/ 03/12/2011
Kildare / Killeen / €976 + GUI / Ins (share lease?) / Sector 04/12/2011 (ring for info per http://www.killeengolf.com/ 05/12/2011)
Kildare / Knockanally / 2011 Full €890 + GUI, Ins/ http://www.knockanally.com/ 01/12/2011
Kildare / Millicent, Clane / To end 2012 €1,000 incl GUI, Ins / http://www.millicentgolfclub.com/ 01/12/2011
Kildare / Moyvalley / Full Men €850, Ladies €550 (50% off intro new full member), Family €1,200 (+€150 1st child u/20), 5Day Men €600, 5Day Lady €400, Senior €650, incl. playing rights at New Forest / http://www.moyvalleygolfclub.com 29/11/2011
Kildare / Newbridge / To end 2012 €699 / http://www.newbridgegolfclub.com/ 04/12/2011
Kildare / Woodlands / 2011 Full €850, Senior 7Day €425, Easy Pay / http://www.woodlandsgolf.org/ 03/12/2011
Louth / Seapoint / €1,500 Annual (August to August), 5Day €800 / rafared 27/07/2011 & http://www.seapointgolfclub.com/ 01/12/2011
Meath / Bellewstown / €690 / http://www.bellewstowngolf.com/ 03/12/2011
Meath / Blackbush / To end 2012 €1,500, Associate €950 / http://www.blackbushgolf.ie/ 03/12/2011
Meath / Headfort / €900 (2 courses - voucher scheme) / scubapro 06/12/2011 & http://www.headfortgolfclub.ie/ 13/12/2011
Meath / Knightsbrook / €1,200 / http://www.mygolfmembership.ie 08/10/2011 (Per website 03/12/2011 - ring re share membership)
Meath / Navan / To end 2012 (proposed) €750 (€570 each if new member introduced), Family €1,300 + €50 per child U18, 5Day €475, Pay & Play €400 + GUI, Ins / http://www.navangolfclub.ie/ 04/12/2011
Meath / Rathcore / Mens Annual €859, Ladies Annual €445 / http://www.rathcoregolfandcountryclub.com/ 04/12/2011
Westmeath / Moate / 2011 Full €531 (Easy Pay), Pay & Play €275 (+ €5 per round), GUI/ILGU extra / http://www.moategolfclub.ie/ 01/12/2011
Wicklow / Arklow / Full €919, 5 Day €649 / http://www.arklowgolflinks.com/ 01/12/2011
Wicklow / Baltinglass / To end 2012 Annual €750, To end 2013 €999, Easy Pay / http://www.baltinglassgolfclub.ie/ 13/12/2011
Wicklow / Blessington Lakes / 9 Hole, To end Feb 2013 Full €600, Lady €450, Couples €1,100, Pay & Play €150 / http://blessingtonlakesgolfclub.com/ 13/12/2011
Wicklow / Bray / Premium Clubhouse membership €588 + €100 social levy, incls 15 green fees + Pay & Play thereafter / http://www.braygolfclub.com/ 04/12/2011
Wicklow / Delgany / Temporary 6 Day Sun/Fri €1,500 - Renewable up to 2 yrs + GUI/ILGU, Ins / http://www.delganygolfclub.com/ 01/12/2011
Wicklow / Druids Glen / €2,600, Husband & Wife €3,900 (incl. GUI/ILGU, Druid's Heath) / http://www.druidsglenresort.com/golf-hotel-wicklow/ 29/11/2011
Wicklow / Druids Heath / Full €1,500, Husband & Wife €2,250 (incl. GUI/ILGU) / http://www.druidsglenresort.com/golf-hotel-wicklow/ 29/11/2011
Wicklow / Glen of The Downs / 2012 7 Day Associate Membership €1,930 (incl. Smart Card Spend €200) / george67 / 24/11/2011 (Per website 03/12/2011 ring for info)
Wicklow / Kilcoole / 9 Hole, Social midweek €350 + GUI (incl 10 free rounds of golf + 5 comps, €10 green fees thereafter) / george67 & http://www.kilcoolegolfclub.com/ 25/11/2011 (per website 13/12/2011 contact club)
Wicklow / Macreddin / To end 2012 7 Day €800, Family €1,600, Easy Pay / http://www.macreddingolfclub.com/ 04/12/2011
Wicklow / Tulfarris / Full €1,155 incl GUI, Ins, resort credit €100 / http://tulfarrishotel.com/ 29/11/2011 (no rates on website 13/12/2011)
Wicklow/ Wicklow Golf Club / Full €1,500 / http://www.wicklowgolfclub.ie/ 03/12/2011

golfbgud

scubapro wrote: »

JD no malicious intent in my post, just reporting the conversation I had with the pro. I'm sure there will be alot of prospective members for 900e myself included.

golfbgud

Some clarity on the coupon situation would be great.

I made an initial enquiry and was informed that Members were not expected to sell or make a progit from the voucher scheme. Regrettably, I missed the AGM on Sunday last so I don't know if this was discussed or made it to the agenda - I suspect not.

If I hear anything more "official" I will post the details.

As always, please feel free to ring the Office and ask all the questions you want!

Bruno26

Looking to join somewhere in Dublin area. What is Citywest like- 250 pay and play seems like good value.

dwolf20

I am a member of Headfort and received my voucher in the post that can be used to waive the joining fee for any new member. None of my mates are looking to join at the moment so if anyone is interested in this please let me know. Annual sub is 979 (with 50 in the bar).

golfbgud

Headfort GC annual sub is the same as last year - €979 and is broken down as follows:

Sub €850
GUI € 19
G/fee Voucher € 60
Bar/Com Levy € 50

pinkdoubleeagle

Thats a super deal for two great courses. Would seriously consider this if I was looking for membership

Tin_Cup

Moyvalley have a great deal for 2012. If you get introduced by a member before Jan 15 you get a reduced Full Member rate of €637.50 plus GUI & Ins.

Unglika Norse

Tin_Cup wrote: »

Moyvalley have a great deal for 2012. If you get introduced by a member before Jan 15 you get a reduced Full Member rate of €637.50 plus GUI & Ins.

And help bail out another nama'ed course

golfwallah

County / Club / Annual Sub / Source of feedback
Dublin / Balcarrick / To end 2012 Full €1,100, 5Day €695 Incl. GUI / ILGU / Insurance, Easy Pay, Voting rights / www.balcarrickgolfclub.com 12/12/2011
Dublin / Beechpark / To end 2012 (relatives of members) €1,200 Full, 6Day €1,030, €827 5Day + GUI, Ins., Bar, Restaurant / http://www.beechpark.ie/ 13/12/2011
Dublin / Castleknock / To end 2012 Full €1,750, Unit based €1,450 + bar; 5Day Unit based A €600, B €800, C €1,000, All + GUI, Ins / http://www.castleknockgolfclub.ie 01/12/2011
Dublin / Citywest / 2012/3 Full €650, 5Day €465, Pay & Play €250 +GUI/ILGU, Ins / http://www.citywesthotel.com/ 01/12/2011
Dublin / Corballis Golf Links / To end 2012 7Day €700 or €350 Pay & Play, 4Day €550, (+ playing rights at Elm Green) / http://www.corballislinks.com/ 13/12/2011
Dublin / Corrstown / To end 2012, Full share €1,229 + bar/restaurant levies / http://www.corrstowngolfclub.com/ 01/12/2011
Dublin / Deerpark / Full Pay & Play €200 / http://www.gui.ie/ 01/12/2011
Dublin / Donabate / To end 2012 Full €1,450, 5 Day €1,030 + GUI/Insurance / http://www.donabategolfclub.com/ 12/12/2011
Dublin / Dublin City / 7Day €980, 5Day €600, Pay & Play €390, Easy Pay / http://www.dublincitygolf.net/ 04/12/2011
Dublin / Dublin Mountain / Full €499 / http://www.dublinmountaingolf.com/ 01/12/2011
Dublin / Elm Green / To end 2012 Full €850, Pay & Play 7Day €475, 5Day €350 (+ playing rights at Corballis) / http://www.elmgreengolfclub.ie/ 13/12/2011
Dublin / Glencullen / 9 Hole, to Mar 2013 Full €695, Easy Pay / http://www.glencullengolfclub.com/ 27/11/2011
Dublin / Grange Castle / Full €1,100, Pay & Play €390 / brick tamland 16/10/2011 (Per website 03/12/2011 - from €330 - ring for info.)
Dublin / Hazel Grove / 2011 Full €650, Family €1,080, 5Day €450 / http://www.hazelgrove.ie/ 01/12/2011
Dublin / Hollystown / To end 2012 Option C €1,090, Pay & Play Option A €390, B €790, Easy Pay / http://www.hollystown.com/ 01/12/2011
Dublin / Hollywood Lakes / To end 2012 €1,375, incl. GUI & levies / Phone 13/09/2011 & http://www.hollywoodlakesgolfclub.com/ 13/12/2011
Dublin / Howth / To end 2012 €1,450 (incl €100 bar), also have husband & wife offer / Fliers & Quinda 07/10/2011 (no info on website 03/12/2011)
Dublin / Lucan / 2011 Full €1,620 + GUI, insurance, bar/restaurant €250 / http://www.lucangolfclub.ie/ 01/12/2011
Dublin / Luttrelstown / To end 2012 €2,000 + 9% VAT / http://www.luttrellstowncastleresort.com/ 01/12/2011
Dublin / Portmarnock Links / 7Day €2,500, 5Day €1,500 (10% Disc if paid by 31/01/2012) / http://www.portmarnock.com/ 01/12/2011
Dublin / Roganstown / To end 2012 €1,419 (incls. €50 bar/restaurant) + GUI/Ins / http://www.roganstown.com 03/12/2011
Dublin / Rush / 9 Hole, 2011 7 Day €1,500, 5 Day €1,200 / http://www.rushgolfclub.com/ 01/12/2011
Dublin / Sillogue Park / To March 2013 €650 (Ladies €580), Pay & Play option €330 (Ladies €270) / http://www.sillogeparkgolfclub.com/ 01/12/2011
Dublin / Slade Valley / To end 2012 Full €1,000, 5Day €500, 3Day €395, Family (incl. kids / students) €1,800 / http://www.sladevalleygolfclub.ie/ 01/12/2011
Dublin / South County / Was €1,289 (now ring Michael) + €300 Bar / Restaurant, GUI/ILGU, Ins., 5Day €800 +€150 B/R, GUI/Ins / http://www.southcountygolf.ie/ 01/12/2011
Dublin / St. Margarets / Full €1,500 p.a., Associate €450, 5 Day €950 / http://www.stmargaretsgolf.com 03/12/2011
Kildare / Athy / To end 2012 €800 / http://www.athygolfclub.com & franco25 06/12/2011
Kildare / Bodenstown / To end Feb 2013 €694 / http://www.bodenstown.com/ 01/12/2011
Kildare / Carton House / €2,203 + VAT / http://www.cartonhousegolf.com/ 01/12/2011
Kildare / Castlewarden / To end 2012 €1,500 / http://www.castlewardengolfclub.ie/ 03/12/2011
Kildare / Dunmurry Springs / To end 2012 €900, incl. Mon-Fri Playing Rights at Glasson, Seafield, Druids Heath / http://www.dunmurrysprings.ie/ 04/12/2011
Kildare / Hibernian (on Smurfit @ K Club) / Individual €300, Father & Son €375, Family €450 + Pay & Play fees, Discount €75 new members / http://www.hiberniangolf.com 16/12/2011
Kildare / Highfield / To April 2012 Full €595 or €395 with friend; 5Day €395 or €250 with friend (incl GUI) / http://www.highfield-golf.ie 16/12/2011
Kildare / Kilcock / To Jan 2013 €1,050 / http://www.kilcockgolfclub.ie/ 03/12/2011
Kildare / Killeen / €976 + GUI / Ins (share lease?) / Sector 04/12/2011 (ring for info per http://www.killeengolf.com/ 05/12/2011)
Kildare / Knockanally / 2011 Full €890 + GUI, Ins/ http://www.knockanally.com/ 01/12/2011
Kildare / Millicent, Clane / To end 2012 €1,000 incl GUI, Ins / http://www.millicentgolfclub.com/ 01/12/2011
Kildare / Moyvalley / Full Men €850, Ladies €550 (50% off intro new full member), Family €1,200 (+€150 1st child u/20), 5Day Men €600, 5Day Lady €400, Senior €650, incl. playing rights at New Forest / http://www.moyvalleygolfclub.com 16/12/2011
Kildare / Newbridge / To end 2012 €699 / http://www.newbridgegolfclub.com/ 04/12/2011
Kildare / Woodlands / 2011 Full €850, Senior 7Day €425, Easy Pay / http://www.woodlandsgolf.org/ 03/12/2011
Louth / Seapoint / €1,500 Annual (August to August), 5Day €800 / rafared 27/07/2011 & http://www.seapointgolfclub.com/ 01/12/2011
Meath / Bellewstown / €690 / http://www.bellewstowngolf.com/ 03/12/2011
Meath / Blackbush / To end 2012 €1,500, Associate €950 / http://www.blackbushgolf.ie/ 03/12/2011
Meath / Headfort / €979 incl €50 bar & GUI (2 courses - voucher scheme) / golfbud 16/12/2011 & http://www.headfortgolfclub.ie/ 13/12/2011
Meath / Knightsbrook / €1,200 / http://www.mygolfmembership.ie 08/10/2011 (Per website 03/12/2011 - ring re share membership)
Meath / Navan / To end 2012 (proposed) €750 (€570 each if new member introduced), Family €1,300 + €50 per child U18, 5Day €475, Pay & Play €400 + GUI, Ins / http://www.navangolfclub.ie/ 04/12/2011
Meath / Rathcore / Mens Annual €859, Ladies Annual €445 / http://www.rathcoregolfandcountryclub.com/ 04/12/2011
Westmeath / Moate / 2011 Full €531 (Easy Pay), Pay & Play €275 (+ €5 per round), GUI/ILGU extra / http://www.moategolfclub.ie/ 01/12/2011
Wicklow / Arklow / Full €919, 5 Day €649 / http://www.arklowgolflinks.com/ 01/12/2011
Wicklow / Baltinglass / To end 2012 Annual €750, To end 2013 €999, Easy Pay / http://www.baltinglassgolfclub.ie/ 13/12/2011
Wicklow / Blessington Lakes / 9 Hole, To end Feb 2013 Full €600, Lady €450, Couples €1,100, Pay & Play €150 / http://blessingtonlakesgolfclub.com/ 13/12/2011
Wicklow / Bray / Premium Clubhouse membership €588 + €100 social levy, incls 15 green fees + Pay & Play thereafter / http://www.braygolfclub.com/ 04/12/2011
Wicklow / Delgany / Temporary 6 Day Sun/Fri €1,500 - Renewable up to 2 yrs + GUI/ILGU, Ins / http://www.delganygolfclub.com/ 01/12/2011
Wicklow / Druids Glen / €2,600, Husband & Wife €3,900 (incl. GUI/ILGU, Druid's Heath) / http://www.druidsglenresort.com/golf-hotel-wicklow/ 29/11/2011 (no rates on website 16/12/2011)
Wicklow / Druids Heath / Full €1,500, Husband & Wife €2,250 (incl. GUI/ILGU) / http://www.druidsglenresort.com/golf-hotel-wicklow/ 29/11/2011 (no rates on website 16/12/2011)
Wicklow / Glen of The Downs / 2012 7 Day Associate Membership €1,930 (incl. Smart Card Spend €200) / george67 / 24/11/2011 (Per website 16/12/2011 ring for info)
Wicklow / Kilcoole / 9 Hole, Social midweek €350 + GUI (incl 10 free rounds of golf + 5 comps, €10 green fees thereafter) / george67 & http://www.kilcoolegolfclub.com/ 25/11/2011 (per website 16/12/2011 contact club)
Wicklow / Macreddin / To end 2012 7 Day €800, Family €1,600, Easy Pay / http://www.macreddingolfclub.com/ 04/12/2011
Wicklow / Tulfarris / Full €1,155 incl GUI, Ins, resort credit €100 / http://tulfarrishotel.com/ 29/11/2011 (no rates on website 13/12/2011)
Wicklow/ Wicklow Golf Club / Full €1,500 / http://www.wicklowgolfclub.ie/ 03/12/2011

saintastic

Anyone know the entrance fee/sub for Edmonstown?

link_2007

saintastic wrote: »

Anyone know the entrance fee/sub for Edmonstown?

Entrance fee is €11k. They've actually put it up this year.

JD Dublin

link_2007 wrote: »

Entrance fee is €11k. They've actually put it up this year.

This thread is always good for a laugh - better than the Simpons IMHO. Clubs need to got real about entrance fees - or are there individuals out with this kind of money to spend on pastimes still???

AldilaMan

saintastic wrote: »

Anyone know the entrance fee/sub for Edmonstown?

I would say being Jewish is the number 1 requirement.

thegen

AldilaMan wrote: »

I would say being Jewish is the number 1 requirement.

No its not. The Jewish community make up about 40% of the Edmondstown membership. The Gentiles making up the balance.

Dtoffee

thegen wrote: »

No its not. The Jewish community make up about 40% of the Edmondstown membership. The Gentiles making up the balance.

The 40% you mention still control the show ...... go ask for a ham sandwich.

thegen

Dtoffee wrote: »

The 40% you mention still control the show ...... go ask for a ham sandwich.

I have done that by accident and been told off!!!
Told a guy new to the game who was playing in a classic up there once that they did the best fry up in Dublin. He duly arrives and asks for the full Irish.

heavyballs

Unglika Norse wrote: »

And help bail out another nama'ed course

i don't think i'm the only one here who's sick of your endless anti Nama,anti distance members posts....you don't have to diss a post just because the course is in Nama,people are aware of it i'm sure and will make their own minds up
where are you a member?????

Redzah

heavyballs wrote: »

i don't think i'm the only one here who's sick of your endless anti Nama,anti distance members posts....you don't have to diss a post just because the course is in Nama,people are aware of it i'm sure and will make their own minds up
where are you a member?????

Agreed Heavyballs. You have to have a real chip on your shoulder to not play a course because its in NAMA.

There are now a larger variety of quality golf courses available to play at a reasonable price. It appears that those who paid large entrance fees to join average golf courses are most inclined to have a gripe with the 'NAMA courses' and distance membership. However, it was the individuals decision to pay these extortionate fees and now that these entrance fees have been eliminated and membership is at a more reasonable cost it can only benefit the golfing community and bring more players into the game that would otherwise have been put off by the start up costs involved.

Furthermore, the distance membership serves as method of those who are put off by the costs to obtain a GUI handicap and play competitively. The arguement that these handicaps are inaccurate is a question of honesty and there are people in all clubs who fabricate their score be it through 'the magic pencil' or by deliberatly playing poorly for .1