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Making the move from society golf to club golfer.

  • 29-06-2012 2:55pm
    #1
    pikebishop
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38 ✭


    Hi
    This is my first post but I’m a long time lurker. I’m looking for some advice in making the move and join a golf club.
    I’m been playing golf for a couple of years mainly in society outings or pay as you play but I don’t get out as much as I like due to work/home location compared to where mates play.
    I’m pi$$ed off being really inconsistent – sometimes playing all right and then not being able to hit the ball, so basically want to try and get better. So I decided to look at joining a club but I can confess I don’t really know much about it..

    I’ve been looking a few course to where I live & work (Tallaght & Leixlip) – with the criteria of
    1. a social club where a person (me) could join without knowing anybody and getting on lively timesheet.
    2. 30 mins drive from my house.
    3. a course that will challenge me to get better over the next couple of years.
    4. value for money (taking in the above criteria in to account).

    There is a lot of options out there but I thought I ask the forum to get some experienced and knowledgeable advice.

    Thanks for your help


Comments

  • #2
    cadobady
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 53 ✭✭cadobady


    when i was in the same boat as you I made the mistake of joining a very cheap club which was a bit of a drive away - therefore i tended to play and practice less. I gave it up after a year and was about another 8 yrs before i tried again.

    this time i joined the club nearest to my home and with a good practice facility and driving range - it means at this time of year i can pop down to the club even at 8pm or later for an hour and get some practice in. i can also pop in for 20 mins on way home from work and hit a few putts - makes all the difference

    at the moment most clubs seem to be offering good value membership rates

    good luck!


  • #3
    golfwallah
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,511 ✭✭✭golfwallah


    You have lots of choice within 30 minutes drive (there are almost 60 GUI registered clubs in Dublin alone).

    As a starting point on membership prices, have a look at the "sticky" on "Dublin" Club Prices: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056644006.

    This contains details of headline prices in clubs that do not have an upfront "joining fee" or "hello money", plus links to club websites.

    When I say headline prices, I am referring to the prices published on club websites, but given it's almost July, most clubs will be prepared to do a deal for your first year.

    Based on your own experience, a narrowing down of places you would like to try out and the amount of time you are prepared to put into shopping around, you could contact a few clubs and arrange a practice round.

    After that, it's just a question of ticking the most boxes for you in terms of course layout, course presentation / standard of maintenance, difficulty, facilities (practice areas, golf pro / shop, clubhouse, changing rooms / showers, bar, restaurant, etc.), distance from home, friendliness (very much a matter of opinion) and, don't forget, to ask about financial viability (don't be afraid to ask for a copy of the last set of audited accounts, as you don't want to be facing into EGMs because the club is running out of cash).

    Most clubs will give you a green fee free of charge or at least set off the cost against your sub, if you decide to join.

    Given all the above, in my experience, the most common reasons why people join a club are that their friends are already members and how near it is to home.

    Good hunting and best of luck!


  • #4
    eyeeye
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21 ✭eyeeye


    try blessington lakes g.c.not far from where you live.look it up on line.


  • #5
    pikebishop
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38 ✭pikebishop


    thanks for the input / advice folks - i think my biggest stumbling block is not knowing any members of the courses around the vicinity - I’ll take the advice and do a bit more vetting..


  • #6
    GreeBo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27,370 ✭✭✭✭GreeBo


    I think you also need to pick a price point and decide from there. Until you do that the field is just too large to choose.


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  • #7
    PGF
    Closed Accounts Posts: 90 ✭✭PGF


    pikebishop wrote: »
    thanks for the input / advice folks - i think my biggest stumbling block is not knowing any members of the courses around the vicinity - I’ll take the advice and do a bit more vetting..

    Kilcock might be an option. Good value at the moment. Lively timesheet. Recently upgraded course.
    http://kilcockgolfclub.ie/mysitecaddy/site3/

    Full disclosure: I'm a member.


  • #8
    pikebishop
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38 ✭pikebishop


    PGF wrote: »
    Kilcock might be an option. Good value at the moment. Lively timesheet. Recently upgraded course.
    http://kilcockgolfclub.ie/mysitecaddy/site3/

    Full disclosure: I'm a member.

    Thanks -

    Had a look online and it ticks all the boxes acept a tiny bit far from the house but i suppose near enough to the job.. will add it to the list.


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