GreeBo wrote: » Did you look at Beechpark or Lisheen GC? Not much to worry about with Stackstown, the other nearby clubs would be better but are more expensive and have hoops so it is what it is. Was good enough for P. Harrington!
GreeBo wrote: » Not much to worry about with Stackstown, the other nearby clubs would be better but are more expensive and have hoops so it is what it is. Was good enough for P. Harrington!
youcancallmeal wrote: Yeah I'm member of Stackstown and very happy considering the price, location and facilities. You'll hear people complain it's too hilly but I enjoy the variety and challenge. As you say I'd have definitely joined the likes of the grange or castle if it they weren't mad money
TCM wrote: » You enjoy the "challenge ". Just wondering what's your handicap, if I might ask.
Tempora wrote: » Hey, Been playing golf for many years now but only casually, and looking to get into competitions, maintain a handicap, etc. Hoping that those of you from around here could help me out on which clubs you'd recommend. I had a read of a few threads I found by searching but they're all 1-2 years old so wanted to make sure I have up to date info. Hopefully any others looking at clubs could find this thread useful in the future as well. A little bit about me: I live in South Dublin (Stillorgan area) and have a car, and I'd prefer to be within 20-25 min drive of any club I join. I'm 22 years old and a student, so student rates are important to me, looking to spend under €1000/yr including any levies. I have a lot of friends that play casually so a decent value guest rate for when I want to bring them playing with me is important too. Finally would be nice to have some practice facilities like chipping practice area, range/nets, trackman, etc. I've been looking at the following clubs: - Killiney GC (Unknown/yr) - Very nice club and I have a few friends here but not accepting applications until October and worried I might get a bit bored with only 9 holes and not much in the way of practice facilities. - Dun Laoghaire GC (€589/yr) - Probably my first choice but struggling to find sponsors since my friends that play there are all student members who don't have rights to propose/second. - Powerscourt GC (Unknown/yr) - I've heard that you still have to pay green fees in Powerscourt even as a member? - Stackstown GC (€499/yr) - Great price and no hoops to jump through for joining here worry me that there's something wrong here? - Carrickmines GC (€1070/yr) - No student membership option and after playing here a couple of times I haven't been too impressed by the standards of the greens. - Charlesland GC (€371/yr) - Really great price and I've heard great things about the course standards, possibly a bit too far of a drive for me. If any of you have thoughts about the clubs above or other suggestions nearby I'd love to hear them. Thanks!
Dtoffee wrote: » https://delganygolfclub.com/membership/fees-rates/ Old school club, very welcoming and great history.
Golfhead65 wrote: » Any club that wants a proposer & Seconder for you to gain membership I'd avoid like a rash, plenty of options around as you stated and other posters lists..
GreeBo wrote: » Why would that be? Clubs want to know who is joining, its not a gym.
Golfhead65 wrote: » I thought we finished with that elitest type of golf club, 1 man's or woman's money is the same as anyone's...Personally if I was moving club and they wanted a proposer and Seconder I'd give them a wide berth
GreeBo wrote: » somewhere that will take anyone with money and not care what that person is like, no need to be judgemental or derogatory.
Imhof Tank wrote: » :rolleyes:
GreeBo wrote: » 10/10 for thoughtful, detailed reply
Imhof Tank wrote: Do you not see the irony of you complaining about others judging the traditional clubs while simultaneously looking down your nose at the newer clubs' joining policies?
Mantis Toboggan wrote: » I get the idea of having to do an interview/meeting the captain before joining but having to be proposed and seconded by existing members just to join a golf club is old hat. Of the clubs I joined over the years I didn't know any of the existing members. I think it's a method of keeping membership numbers down. It's something I never understood. Who do they think is trying to join the club. Maybe they think because they're an unknown that they'll start digging up trees and tearing down the clubhouse? People just want to play golf.
Imhof Tank wrote: » Sometimes rolleyes say more than words. When i saw the post upthread from someone saying stay away from clubs requiring proposers and seconders i said to myself how long before Greebo comes along with a snarky dig. Do you not see the irony of you complaining about others judging the traditional clubs while simultaneously looking down your nose at the newer clubs' joining policies?
Tempora wrote: » Played Powerscourt today with a friend who's a member and wow, great course. Really liked the driving range off grass + the great practice facilities for pitching/chipping. The only downside is that I'm not sure I'd be able to play any type of competitions on the course for a number of months due to my current standard of play. It's quite a challenging course and those bunkers are absolutely lethal on some of the holes.
54&56 wrote: » Which course did you play, East or West? Joining a golf course is (should) be a long term decision so I wouldn't worry about your ability to compete on the course(s) in the short term. If you're handicap goes out a little due to you having to learn each course c'est la vie. It'll come in again once you've played each of them a few times. Personally I love Powerscourt. The only other course I enjoy playing more within striking distance of South Dublin is Druids Glen. That's not to say there aren't better courses in the same distance range, it's just my personal preference.
Tempora wrote: » West, really was a great experience. Quite a walk as well, started to wish I'd grabbed at least a trolley after I got past the 12th haha.
Tempora wrote: » Rang Powerscourt up to ask a few questions about membership but unfortunately it turns out they're not willing to pro-rate membership mid-year so I'd have to either pay full price to get the 5 months remaining this year or wait until January 2020.
GolfNut33 wrote: » That doesn't make business sense at all. Surly its a no brainer. What have they got to lose?
Tempora wrote: » Hey, Been playing golf for many years now but only casually, and looking to get into competitions, maintain a handicap, etc. Hoping that those of you from around here could help me out on which clubs you'd recommend.
54&56 wrote: » So Tempora, did you take the plunge?
