2014 Membership deals - Dublin Area

who_ru

Hi all,

well i will be looking to join a new club in 2014 and was wondering if others here know of membership deals for 2014 in the dublin area.

i played edmonstown recently - lovely course but membership is approx 1700 plus joining fees. so a bit pricey there.

in fact membership seems to be more expensive in general lately? or is that just me.

Lucan also has joining fees of approx 7000 euro plus i think 1100 euro yearly sub. played it, thought it was nice but 7k joining fees is too much really.

anybody else have info?

played royal tara also - nice course but heard rumors of financial woes - don't know if true.

kkelliher

Palmerstown house 1k for the year and no joining fee

fullstop

who_ru wrote: »

Hi all,

well i will be looking to join a new club in 2014 and was wondering if others here know of membership deals for 2014 in the dublin area.

i played edmonstown recently - lovely course but membership is approx 1700 plus joining fees. so a bit pricey there.

in fact membership seems to be more expensive in general lately? or is that just me.

Lucan also has joining fees of approx 7000 euro plus i think 1100 euro yearly sub. played it, thought it was nice but 7k joining fees is too much really.

anybody else have info?

played royal tara also - nice course but heard rumors of financial woes - don't know if true.

The 7k for Lucan is over 5 years, so it's ~€1700 per year. Expensive for what it is. Are you under 30?

Russman

Op, whats the joining fee for Edmondstown ? Is the €1700 the annual sub then ?

I think Newlands is €5k joining fee, spread over 3 or 5 years, not sure which, plus the sub (no idea what the sub is).

Further out from the suburbs there's a wealth of choices in or around the €1k annual sub & no joining fee. I know Slade Valley is €900 from now until Dec 2014. Others I don't know for sure, but they'll mostly be in that ballpark.

It'll be a balancing act between distance from the city & cost.

Rippeditup

who_ru wrote: »

Hi all,

well i will be looking to join a new club in 2014 and was wondering if others here know of membership deals for 2014 in the dublin area.

i played edmonstown recently - lovely course but membership is approx 1700 plus joining fees. so a bit pricey there.

in fact membership seems to be more expensive in general lately? or is that just me.

Lucan also has joining fees of approx 7000 euro plus i think 1100 euro yearly sub. played it, thought it was nice but 7k joining fees is too much really.

anybody else have info?

played royal tara also - nice course but heard rumors of financial woes - don't know if true.

Stackstown have a good deal going

who_ru

fullstop wrote: »

The 7k for Lucan is over 5 years, so it's ~€1700 per year. Expensive for what it is. Are you under 30?

Not under 30 - sigh

I agree it's pricey for that course.

who_ru

Russman wrote: »

Op, whats the joining fee for Edmondstown ? Is the €1700 the annual sub then ?

I think Newlands is €5k joining fee, spread over 3 or 5 years, not sure which, plus the sub (no idea what the sub is).

Further out from the suburbs there's a wealth of choices in or around the €1k annual sub & no joining fee. I know Slade Valley is €900 from now until Dec 2014. Others I don't know for sure, but they'll mostly be in that ballpark.

It'll be a balancing act between distance from the city & cost.

The edmonstown website said the joining fee is 10k - don't know how accurate that is, but if true then it's a bit OTT.
I mean luttrellstown is approx 2k a year no joining fee and a far better course. But I think membership numbers are low.

Glencarraig

who_ru wrote: »

Hi all,

well i will be looking to join a new club in 2014 and was wondering if others here know of membership deals for 2014 in the dublin area.

i played edmonstown recently - lovely course but membership is approx 1700 plus joining fees. so a bit pricey there.

in fact membership seems to be more expensive in general lately? or is that just me.

Lucan also has joining fees of approx 7000 euro plus i think 1100 euro yearly sub. played it, thought it was nice but 7k joining fees is too much really.

anybody else have info?

played royal tara also - nice course but heard rumors of financial woes - don't know if true.

If you live anywhere within reasonable driving distance, Royal Tara is fantastic value for money. Superb course, great membership, lovely clubhouse. There were some short term cashflow problems there but this was due to the huge cost of preparing the course for the GUI Cup and Shield finals recently along with the usual problems that most clubs are having these days. I would have no hesitation in recommending Tara to anybody thinking of joining a club. I am not a member of Royal Tara now but was a very happy member there for 19 years, work and house move meant I could not commute to play there.

who_ru

Glencarraig wrote: »

If you live anywhere within reasonable driving distance, Royal Tara is fantastic value for money. Superb course, great membership, lovely clubhouse. There were some short term cashflow problems there but this was due to the huge cost of preparing the course for the GUI Cup and Shield finals recently along with the usual problems that most clubs are having these days. I would have no hesitation in recommending Tara to anybody thinking of joining a club. I am not a member of Royal Tara now but was a very happy member there for 19 years, work and house move meant I could not commute to play there.

Hi Glencarrig,
I've played Tara about 5 or 6 times over the summer and enjoyed it every time. I can drive there in about 35mins. The toll is avoidable but good of you're in a rush. I don't know what membership for 2014 would be but it's a course I'd definitely give strong consideration to.

Russman

who_ru wrote: »

The edmonstown website said the joining fee is 10k - don't know how accurate that is, but if true then it's a bit OTT.
I mean luttrellstown is approx 2k a year no joining fee and a far better course. But I think membership numbers are low.

Yeah, I'd a feeling they had a hefty joining fee alright. Way, way overpriced for what that place is IMO.

PARlance

Russman wrote: »

Yeah, I'd a feeling they had a hefty joining fee alright. Way, way overpriced for what that place is IMO.

A few of my mate's mates joined Edmonston a couple of years ago, and they didn't pay a joining fee.
Not 100% on that, but there wouldn't be the lads that would have that to burn and they only stuck around for a year.
I'll ask him what the story was, maybe it was a once off offer a while back or they got in under a restricted playing rights deal etc.

Maybe they did a hit and run :eek:

CarefulNow!

Forrest little worth considering

Brodick

Palmerstown House seems really good value. The new owners are trying to attract new Members and the course is improving with the renewed attention it's getting. A lovely course, it's worth a look if it's near enough to you.

Dr_Colossus

CarefulNow! wrote: »

Forrest little worth considering

Nice course and it would be a consideration but full membership is still €1,440 which is overpriced in my opinion. Not much offerings from competition in the area with the likes of St. Margarets, Roganstown etc all well in excess of €1,300.

Thinking of Black Bush in Dunshaughlin for next year, nice 27 holes complex with good practice facilities for under €1k which is still a lot of money.

who_ru

Dr_Colossus wrote: »

Nice course and it would be a consideration but full membership is still €1,440 which is overpriced in my opinion. Not much offerings from competition in the area with the likes of St. Margarets, Roganstown etc all well in excess of €1,300.

Thinking of Black Bush in Dunshaughlin for next year, nice 27 holes complex with good practice facilities for under €1k which is still a lot of money.

Spoke to royal tara this morning €1072 all in for 2014. Not a bad deal.

Someday

Roganstown has a payment plan over 8 months and best drainage in Irekand ! I was thinking of moving because 25 min drive but top place and staying.

Dublin Spur

Someday wrote: »

Roganstown has a payment plan over 8 months and best drainage in Irekand ! I was thinking of moving because 25 min drive but top place and staying.

Good man, might see you down there soon.

I joined Roganstown today and I'm hoping to play in my first club competition on Saturday.

The club has been a pleasure to deal with and I'm really looking forward to forming a long happy relationship with the place.

Dealerz

Welcome to Roganstown- I'm a member two years- if your stuck for a game gis a shout- I'm playing early sat morning this week

ryaner777

Corballis membership for next year if €565 under the refer a friend scheme (including playing rights in Elm Green)

Both the current and new member will get it at that price and the price is guaranteed for the next 3 years if both members stay with the club.

So any members out there want to help me get this deal ? I'll be joining next weekend. First club and first proper handicap.

Dr_Colossus

Dublin Spur wrote: »

Good man, might see you down there soon.

I joined Roganstown today and I'm hoping to play in my first club competition on Saturday.

The club has been a pleasure to deal with and I'm really looking forward to forming a long happy relationship with the place.

What price did you get membership for? Good quality track with good practice facilities and always enjoyed my round there. It's a 20 min drive so worthy of membership consideration but can't justify their asking price of €1,450 or so.

billy3sheets

Corrstown have membership from now till end 2014 for e1390 all in. I believe they have a few staged payment options too.

Dublin Spur

Dr_Colossus wrote: »

What price did you get membership for? Good quality track with good practice facilities and always enjoyed my round there. It's a 20 min drive so worthy of membership consideration but can't justify their asking price of €1,450 or so.

€1,450 payable monthly

Dublin Spur

Dealerz wrote: »

Welcome to Roganstown- I'm a member two years- if your stuck for a game gis a shout- I'm playing early sat morning this eerk

sent you a PM

Mister Sifter

Dublin Spur wrote: »

Good man, might see you down there soon.

I joined Roganstown today and I'm hoping to play in my first club competition on Saturday.

The club has been a pleasure to deal with and I'm really looking forward to forming a long happy relationship with the place.

Did you get the rest of 2013 thrown in?

A New earth

Russman wrote: »

Op, whats the joining fee for Edmondstown ? Is the €1700 the annual sub then ?

I think Newlands is €5k joining fee, spread over 3 or 5 years, not sure which, plus the sub (no idea what the sub is).

Further out from the suburbs there's a wealth of choices in or around the €1k annual sub & no joining fee. I know Slade Valley is €900 from now until Dec 2014. Others I don't know for sure, but they'll mostly be in that ballpark.

It'll be a balancing act between distance from the city & cost.

Heard that Edmonstown have reduced their enterance fee to €750 but sub is still close to €2k.

is this username available

Mister Sifter wrote: »

Did you get the rest of 2013 thrown in?

Yes, rest of year is included. Spoke to them myself this week as thinking about joining.

TheDoc

"Entrance fees" are a thing of the past. Most clubs have got rid of them, those keeping them will get rid of them shortly.

I think you'd be mad going anywhere charging a joining fee, likelyhood is it will be gone in a year or two, and you'll have put a few grand down the swanny. Plenty of courses in Dublin between the 900-1200 per year mark that are good quality.

sodbuster77

Lisheen Springs is €1080 for 2014. Monthly direct debit payments are available.

The_Architect

TheDoc wrote: »

"Entrance fees" are a thing of the past. Most clubs have got rid of them, those keeping them will get rid of them shortly.

I think you'd be mad going anywhere charging a joining fee, likelyhood is it will be gone in a year or two, and you'll have put a few grand down the swanny. Plenty of courses in Dublin between the 900-1200 per year mark that are good quality.

There will always be some clubs that charge entrance fees. They will be the top class golf courses and the city clubs that attract a certain social sect.

TheDoc

The_Architect wrote: »

There will always be some clubs that charge entrance fees. They will be the top class golf courses and the city clubs that attract a certain social sect.

O yeah without a doubt. But there are just as many top quality courses that don't charge an entrance fee. Like my club at the moment is in a bit of a weird spot, but if I had to pick a new club tomorrow no way I'd go anywhere that charged an entrance fee.

mike12

Dublin Spur wrote: »

€1,450 payable monthly

Hi,
Anyone else thinking of Joining Roganstown let one of the members on here know. There is a referal fee that the member gets back of €150. I'D be happy to throw it back to you if you want to use my name.
Also if you pay in full you get the Gym/pool steam room/sauna thrown in which is a nice extra. might be a better idea to pay by credit card and pay that off than spread it over 8 months.

Mike

Ernest Oreo

1400 for Roganstown seems steep to me, just my opinion.
Forget about their 10k joining fee or whatever it was a few years ago.

Keep this post up top folks - surely it is one of the main reasons people visit the golf forum around this time of year.

As I understand it, Edmondstown have a significant discount on at present.
If someone is in position to confirm details, please post.

Glenski

If you're South Dublin, may I suggest Delgany Golf Club - 15 mins from Foxrock.
€1,700 Full Membership - incls GUI & Insurance. Payable monthly. No Joining Fee.

5 Day membership - €1065.
Senior Intermediate - €500 ( if you're under 35yrs of age).

Ernest Oreo

Delgany Golf Club - for prospective members with one leg shorter than the other. Couldnt pay me to join that place.

who_ru

naas golf club available for 10 monthly payments of 134.80 euro - no entrance fee. might be interested in that.

Russman

who_ru wrote: »

naas golf club available for 10 monthly payments of 134.80 euro - no entrance fee. might be interested in that.

Have Naas really gotten rid of the joining fee ?
Cracking golf course.

who_ru

Russman wrote: »

Have Naas really gotten rid of the joining fee ?
Cracking golf course.

seems so. spoke to them on phone today. must fill in application form, don't know a proposer or seconder, so will have to do an 'interview' - aka little chat.

Someday

1400 for Roganstown seems steep to me, just my opinion.
Forget about their 10k joining fee or whatever it was a few years ago.

Based on what exactly?

fullstop

who_ru wrote: »

naas golf club available for 10 monthly payments of 134.80 euro - no entrance fee. might be interested in that.

Looks like a decent course, but worth €1,400?

who_ru

fullstop wrote: »

Looks like a decent course, but worth €1,400?

180 euro of that is insurance, gui levy, bar/restaurant levy. i know what you mean though it's a lot of money. depends on how often you play i suppose.