ArielAtom wrote: » I know a lad who got in recently for €700.00, subs about €1,800.00 per year. Not sure if that deal is still available. I'd have it below The Grange and The Castle and above Rathfarnham.
thewing wrote: » I joined this year No problems getting a tee time as membership numbers are small Members are very friendly in general. Facilities not as good as Grange maybe, (18 vs. 27 holes) but then it doesn't have as many Par 3's Overall i've been delighted with the move - the proximity to my house is such that I go down at 8pm and play 6-9 practice holes in the evening on a very quiet course. The front 9 is better than the back 9 but overall its a good track
GreeBo wrote: » Its not bad but there are better courses nearby IMO. All depends on how much you are willing to spend.
eoghan104 wrote: » They do a lovely bacon and sausage sambo too.
stevieob wrote: » Such as Grange
GreeBo wrote: » Slightly more expensive!
Barnaboy wrote: » Grew up in the area so have played it many times, not always legally, in fact hardly ever legally :-) It's a grand spot, very well kept. Not sure they have practice facilites anymore. When I was a kid the area that is now the 10th and 11th holes was a grand driving range, got chucked off it many a time! If I still lived in the area, it would certainly be well up on my list. Have you considered Stackstown?
stevieob wrote: » Lol, have visions of the Seve documentary that was on recently when he was saying about how he used to hit a few balls with the 3 iron over the house and run over to get them quickly before they got taken from him! A lot of people hate Stackstown. I never thought it was as bad as they made out. Yea there are few bad holes, but some lovely ones. It's tough going though. I think I always played it with a golf glider, but recently I carried. Never again, If you do play here, you need electric power!!!
Rippeditup wrote: » I went for Stackstown out there due to the value (€900 for the year). Super friendly club and not a bad track at all and challenging around the greens if a little short. I would love to join The Castle or Grange but the entrance fees are madness at €12k each and €2k per year, they are better courses but not by this margin.
GreeBo wrote: » Again, you are not paying X times because the club is necessarily X times better (though it often can be ) its because there are Y times as many people trying to get in. Supply : Demand
Rippeditup wrote: » I fully understand this but thank you for the lessons in economics.. Value is something that I personally look for alongside quality and when making a decision I went for Stackstown as I just wasn't mad on Edmonstown and don't regret it one bit as I love the atmosphere in Stackstown and its a good course that will only make your short game better
Rippeditup wrote: » The tough walk for Stackstown is massively over rated.. I have carried my bag around a few times with no issues. The course maybe on the side of a hill but there are very few steep walks apart from the old holes and the 18th. Outside of this nothing too heavy.
Luckycharm wrote: » I played it for the first time last Friday it was really nice great views of the city alot more forgiving then Grange. Not as hilly as I thought it would be but not sure would fancy it on a cold windy winters day especially the 18th. I felt it the next day in the legs pulling a trolley.
