Kiith wrote: » So got the prices for the courses that have open membership near (near!! :pac:) my house. Either way, its the guts of an hour each way, which is not ideal, but it is what it is, and i'd happily(ish) drive even further for golf. Beaufort - €625 - 59 minutes drive Kenmare - €500 - 1hr 2mins drive Ring of Kerry - €400 - 56 mins drive Are any of the three noticeably better/worse then the others? Will join Dooks next year, as it's only 48 mins away.
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Kiith wrote: » Cheers all, i'd like to try each of the courses, but if it's members only like last time, i may not have that option.
slave1 wrote: » Shame such a travel distance though
slave1 wrote: » Regarding the course, Boards society played it last year, I thought it was a lovely course, speed of greens suited me down to the ground, lush trees and super vista finishing hole up to the castle.
VW 1 wrote: » Looking for some opinions on membership options. I'm based in finglas. Currently play a bit at Clontarf thru a family member who is a member, I was a member there as a juvenile. The 4.5k joining fee is what's making me hesitant on joining. Other options that are closest would be Silloge which wouldn't be high on my list as I've played it a good bit but not mad on the course but very competitively priced. Forest little which I've played once around 15 years ago but know nothing about the membership/course other than that. St Margaret's, swords open, roganstown and elm green all others within 20 mins or so that'd fall under potential options. Anyone able to offer thoughts?
Stacksey wrote: » Living in Finglas I'd say Elmgreen is your best option, Sillogue is brutal, €4.5k hello money to Clontarf is ridiculous, not even a fun golf course to play, Margaret's is nice but I hear there is too many members and hard to get on the sheet
slave1 wrote: » @Kiith, why not join Dooks this year, much close and superior course (but not during downpour)
tayto lover wrote: » I find Elmgreen a bit too hilly. When joining a course it’s always a good idea to think if you can play it when you’re in your 60’s, 70’s and maybe 80’s without having to hire a buggy.
VW 1 wrote: » Yeah I'm 32 and quite fit so hopefully no issues with hills for a while.im drawn with clontarf as its a club I know well, been playing it since I was 12 and know quite a few members and like the course. Just a lot of upfront payment when there's cheaper options locally on courses just as nice. I'll get out to play elm green and forest little again when thi GS open up and take it from there. Thanks for the info!
finglashoop wrote: » member in elmgreen myself. joined as it is closest to me. they now have a one in one out member policy ( allegedly) due to increases since covid. i assume most clubs mentioned have the same covid time sheet pressures.
