Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

Student membership

  • 26-11-2011 9:52pm
    #1
    THEFRIDGE
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 309 ✭✭


    Hi folks,
    I have a question in relation to student membership. Is there an age limit on it?

    I have went back to college this year full time as a 31 year old mature student. I have a current handicap of 13 from clonmel as a distant member . I would love somewhere closer to be able to practice more in the evenings but I wouldn't have the funds for a full membership somewhere as I am not working and still have the bills to pay.

    Any help appreciated.


Comments

  • #2
    thewobbler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 867 ✭✭✭thewobbler


    I really don't understand why you'd believe that the 350 golf clubs of Ireland would have a uniform policy on this.

    Any responses you receive on this thread will be related to individual clubs and will be as relevant to your query as the price of a vasectomy for non-residents aged over 53 in Guam.

    Pick up your phone, call each of the clubs in your area, ask for the general manager - and explain the situation. That way you'll actually get a real response.


  • #3
    dvemail
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,431 ✭✭✭dvemail


    Think most clubs have it around the 24/24 years of age mark.


  • #4
    k.p.h
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,645 ✭✭✭k.p.h


    thewobbler is spot on. I get student membership at my club but a few of the lads tried another club up the road and they had an age limit on it. My club dose have a rule that prevents students winning majors, actually a student won our captains last year and was officially placed as second. It's only a minor issue though because in general they treat students quite well. I reckon you will find a club to fit you in anyway.


  • #5
    k.p.h
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,645 ✭✭✭k.p.h


    Just to add that their was a thing in college last year where a mature student was refused some student benefits because of age. IIRC they reported it to the USI and they sorted it out. Their is no official age limit on being a student. I understand why clubs do it though because I have heard of people abusing the system. I would imagine if you got chatting to someone and explained the situation common sense would prevail.


Advertisement