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Episode 27: "Jon, Where do I join?"
I got this question often when fitting. I've gotten it a few times since starting this podcast. I understand being a single male with no children my opinion on the importance of amenities might differ from yours.
To the most recent golfer moving to a new town, and wanting to know where to join, go play the muni track for a few weeks. The golfers there will tell you whats what. They will know the strengths and weaknesses at all of the area club. Are there golfers there, or a bunch of Brads and Chads who have no respect for the traditions of the game...Time and place!
Here's the list:
-GREENS! Never joining a place that doesn't put the condition and health of their greens FIRST!
-Overall Conditions of the course. Do the members rake bunkers, fix ball marks, go get the divots (NOT JUST GRAB SAND BUCKET!). You can hammer the Superintendent all you want, he can be replaced, the members can't. If you're not doing your part, you're the problem!!!
-LAYOUT thats a personal one (Donald Ross goes to top of the pile!) Not as important to me. I play enough golf at different types of layouts. Give me a decent fun layout, and great grees!
-PRACTICE FACILITIES are not as important to me as some people. I grew up at a club without a range, and there are enough public ranges around I cant get my fix. Short game area is a MUST!
-FOOD is one thing I want something, but it's not really a deal breaker. Most private clubs have food minimus. I understand it is to give the chef a fighting chance. Necessary expense.
-VIBE of the club is important. Are there men's games, recipricals, and are they part of an interclub?
-EXTRAS like pool, tennis, bag storage (TIP!!!), locker rooms, and other amenities are all bonuses, but not deal breakers for me.
Does management and the board act like protectors of the traditions or do they act like they are above the membership?
Are they implementing rules, costs, assessments, to improve the club, or to cater to their clique?
REMEMBER it's your club, if you're not happy, it's your responsibility to question your leaders and make your voice HEARD!!!
LET'S GOOO!!!
🚀🚀🚀
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By Jonathan AlmeidaI got this question often when fitting. I've gotten it a few times since starting this podcast. I understand being a single male with no children my opinion on the importance of amenities might differ from yours.
To the most recent golfer moving to a new town, and wanting to know where to join, go play the muni track for a few weeks. The golfers there will tell you whats what. They will know the strengths and weaknesses at all of the area club. Are there golfers there, or a bunch of Brads and Chads who have no respect for the traditions of the game...Time and place!
Here's the list:
-GREENS! Never joining a place that doesn't put the condition and health of their greens FIRST!
-Overall Conditions of the course. Do the members rake bunkers, fix ball marks, go get the divots (NOT JUST GRAB SAND BUCKET!). You can hammer the Superintendent all you want, he can be replaced, the members can't. If you're not doing your part, you're the problem!!!
-LAYOUT thats a personal one (Donald Ross goes to top of the pile!) Not as important to me. I play enough golf at different types of layouts. Give me a decent fun layout, and great grees!
-PRACTICE FACILITIES are not as important to me as some people. I grew up at a club without a range, and there are enough public ranges around I cant get my fix. Short game area is a MUST!
-FOOD is one thing I want something, but it's not really a deal breaker. Most private clubs have food minimus. I understand it is to give the chef a fighting chance. Necessary expense.
-VIBE of the club is important. Are there men's games, recipricals, and are they part of an interclub?
-EXTRAS like pool, tennis, bag storage (TIP!!!), locker rooms, and other amenities are all bonuses, but not deal breakers for me.
Does management and the board act like protectors of the traditions or do they act like they are above the membership?
Are they implementing rules, costs, assessments, to improve the club, or to cater to their clique?
REMEMBER it's your club, if you're not happy, it's your responsibility to question your leaders and make your voice HEARD!!!
LET'S GOOO!!!
🚀🚀🚀