OldeAtlanta
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No brainer --- go for it ! Your game will thank you for it !
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The nice thing for the consumer right now Is most are waiving initiation fees. And there isn't required dining. That's why I'm kinda forced to jump on it now- too good a deal to wait a year. Just wish I could get on at scioto- I live a stones throw from clubhouse.
Tapping and talking since 2010.
Another point is that as a member of a private course often times your pro can get you on other private courses around the country/world. Great when traveling or escaping the snow
I think this is one advantage that a lot of peopel do not think about. I know i can play any country club in our town with just a phone call. For me the use of the facilities is worth the price of admission. All of y boys go out and hit balls all day if they want to no charge. We use to spend lots of money just hitting balls at the local public course. one day we spend over $50 just hitting balls.
Sounds like you are going to make the jump and i think its a good thing.
Wow then you have to jump on that then. I know most waive initiation, but no minimum for dining? That's huge man.
If you like the course and can afford it, I say go for it. Living 15-20 minutes away is not a good thing though.
Theres pros and cons to both. While a private clubs can be nice for all the perks, it also can get a bit tiresome playing that same courses all the time. With staying public, you can go play whatever course you want.
I did the membership thing a few years ago and it was cool because I could play every day if I wanted and it didnt cost me any more, but then on days when I didnt feel like playing I felt like I was wasting my money and it got kind of boring playing the same course all the time.
I've been playing the same course for the last 6 years and I am not bored at all. Of course, that was one of the things I considered when making my decision - how challenging is the course and how does it stack up to my game (i.e. - I hit it fairly long, so playing a course that maxes out at 6000 yards would be unappealing after awhile). I also made sure there was a good group of guys I could play with on a regular basis, or that I could show up and get paired up when necessary.
I still do golf trips with buddies and play in the local golf association tournaments to play other courses, but 85% of my rounds are at the same course.
Where do you live that a 15 minute drive is a long way? Almost anywhere I go except to the grocery store is that far. My home course is 15 minutes away, and that's nothing. There are 2 which are closer, but one is too pricey and the other one I just don't like. I often drive an hour or more to play different courses.
How much are guest fees Matt?
+2. I've been at the same course for 35 years! It is about more than golf. For me the friends I have made there is worth more than money. You build lasting relationships with people and I'm as close to the owner and his family as I am to my own family.
I can't imagine life with out these friends and the weekend skins games. We have had skin games that have become folklore. The bantering & badgering is never ending. I wouldn't want it any other way.
After my round at Phoenix today - I got a call from the GM over at Pinnacle - I told him Id stop by the club after I finished. He gave me a good honest deal and I took it!
You are looking at the newest member of Pinnacle!!
Club is planning on opening in two weeks. Guest Fees are a little steep - but its nothing for a round with a fellow THP'er.
First step towards single digit handicap this year is complete.
Now I need to get a strict short game regimen down.
Im not sure how many rounds ill get in before the outing - but i guarantee ill be ready for something in August. *wink wink!
I am excited i just joined the club I have been looking at over the winter. The price was right, considering its NJ and the course layout is very nice too. Played it yesterday and excited to get out there again... and again
I pass The Lakes when I go to league. It always looks great, another course I'd love to play. I'm sure which ever club you choose you'll be very happy with Matt. Just don't forget us commoners when you want to slum it and play a public track.
I'm looking at a course here in MI (Red Run). I think I can get a pretty good deal on their junior memebership. The biggest thing that would hold me back is paying dues in the winter when I can't play. I don't mind going there in the off season to make up the dining minimums, but I'm not the biggest fan of paying for rounds when I can't play the course.