The two golf clubs in my city offer memberships ranging between $600-$800 per season. I will have no problem paying the fee for one course, but I will likely be golfing once or twice a week during the season. Are the benefits to membership enough for the cost, or should I just pay the green fees ($30 for 18 holes on weekdays) everytime I golf?
2007-03-02 04:35:00 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Golf
It's pretty simple really. If you play at least twice a week. It's worth it. You get the benefits of the membership but also get to know other members and get to play in more tournaments. It would be great if courses would offer some type of seasonal membership but that's not going to happen. The best way to save money by being a member is to walk when you play. Memberships cover green fees but many do not cover cart fees or at best give you some kind of reduced cart fee but if you walk......you play for free and it's good for you. Hope this helps!
2007-03-02 08:32:41 · answer #1 · answered by Darman W 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I wish I had time to golf that much. Well, if there's 10 weeks in the season and you golf twice a week that's 20 times. Multiply 20 by $30 and it costs you $600 to play that course for the summer. Play 21 times and you've saved $30. So, if you pick up a round or two on the weekends, you'll really save.
2007-03-02 07:16:59 · answer #2 · answered by penhead72 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, you need to first figure out what you're after. Membership of this type is usually for the men's club or womens club. That avails tournaments and other social outlets for you in addition to discounts on greens fees. It usually also includes membership in the USGA so you can keep your handicap recorded.
A country club membership is different. That requires a large sum of money up front, typically it's a minimum buy in of $10,000 to as high as $1,000,000 or even more. Then you're billed monthly for services and golf, ususally there's a minimum you must "spend". One country club here locally charges $2000. per month for services and golf. That includes dining, drinks, equipment in the pro shop and greens fees. If your "purchases" exceede the 2G's, you're billed for the difference, but you'll always pay a minimum of the 2G's.
Golf is an addiction to be sure. Men's clubs here are usually less than $100 but you pay for all of your golf w/ a sligh discount.
2007-03-02 04:47:23 · answer #3 · answered by kb6jra 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I agree with the people that say do the math. If you play twice a week then it is worth the fee. Plus, when it gets dark later, in the summer, you might pick up nine holes here and there during the week.
I also agree with walking. The cart fees will get rid of anything that you might save. Plus, it's healthier for you.
2007-03-02 23:30:03 · answer #4 · answered by Steve T. 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
obviously that depends on two things: 1) do you play enough to justify the cost? One or two times a week times 30 weeks = 60 rounds times average greens fee of $60 = $3600 - sounds like it is worth it to me and 2) do you like playing on the same course all the time?
2007-03-02 04:42:42 · answer #5 · answered by tomd111 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Not really. You will find that when your friends play elsewhere you will not want to play because you are already paying for a membership. I would just stick with the greens fees.
2007-03-02 05:47:03 · answer #6 · answered by Ballzy 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Look typically being a member has nothing to do with getting your moneys worth.
It typically has to do with saying your a member at such and such a place. Prestige.
I caddie at some very nice courses and believe me the guys whom are paying anywhere from 100,000 to over 1 MILLION are not getting their moneys worth. However they get to say they belong. The prestige is what they really want.
Some courses you get access to member only clubs and restaurants and hotels and the such.
Golf is only a kickback most the time.
2007-03-03 07:42:42 · answer #7 · answered by B-Rad 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i say that you should just pay the green fees it is mucyh cheaper if you do the math.
i absolutely love golf and i play it for my school, of course girls golf season is over but guys starts next week.
golf is amazing and if you golf once or twice a week then yes
pay the green fee.
2007-03-02 04:59:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I would buy the pass, its a better option even if you only golf for the summer you'll probably save a few bucks. If you golf there year round surely you can save hundreds.
2007-03-02 11:03:34 · answer #9 · answered by bryan3X6X0 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all you have to figure out how much you will be golfing, and break down the fee to wach golf game,,,but more important, do you want to do all your golfing at one course...I find it very boring after a while
2007-03-02 04:40:43 · answer #10 · answered by bob shark 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋