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benk777 · 04-30-2008, 02:54 PM

I am considering joining a local golf country club, and have requested some information on benefits and cost. What did you pay for your initiation fee, and what do you pay annually? Are there other costs paid on a normal basis?

Thanks.

Ben

Beta Man · 04-30-2008, 03:16 PM

I'd rather not share the costs, but I'll let you know this.... Be Careful, because the club I belong to REQUIRES me to spend $150/mo in the pro-shop, or restaurant, but that can include guests' green-fees, etc.... but living in Cleveland, it's tough to spend $150 in November, December, January, etc..... get my drift??? You can't carry it over either, I have to spend $150/mo and if I don't, they just charge me the difference (so If I don't buy ANYTHING from them in December, I get charged $150..... and after December it's too late to say "oh, give me some golf-balls" etc. )

Psychonaut · 04-30-2008, 03:48 PM

Boulder Creek?

jw · 04-30-2008, 09:08 PM

The one here in VA is the same way. We have winter and they require a 150.00 a month spending per month as well. Its a use it or lose, but you still pay. And the membership isnt cheap either.

Rob71 · 04-30-2008, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

I'd rather not share the costs, but I'll let you know this.... Be Careful, because the club I belong to REQUIRES me to spend $150/mo in the pro-shop, or restaurant, but that can include guests' green-fees, etc.... but living in Cleveland, it's tough to spend $150 in November, December, January, etc..... get my drift??? You can't carry it over either, I have to spend $150/mo and if I don't, they just charge me the difference (so If I don't buy ANYTHING from them in December, I get charged $150..... and after December it's too late to say "oh, give me some golf-balls" etc. )

Back when I graduated HS I had a landscaping business and had a few customers who were country club members. I was always getting taken out to lunch, and given gifts(shirts,jackets and such). I just thought I was doing a good job.

jw · 04-30-2008, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob71

Back when I graduated HS I had a landscaping business and had a few customers who were country club members. I was always getting taken out to lunch, and given gifts(shirts,jackets and such). I just thought I was doing a good job.

I guess the members didn't need anymore cardigans

Lord_Stewie · 05-01-2008, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

I'd rather not share the costs, but I'll let you know this.... Be Careful, because the club I belong to REQUIRES me to spend $150/mo in the pro-shop, or restaurant, but that can include guests' green-fees, etc.... but living in Cleveland, it's tough to spend $150 in November, December, January, etc..... get my drift??? You can't carry it over either, I have to spend $150/mo and if I don't, they just charge me the difference (so If I don't buy ANYTHING from them in December, I get charged $150..... and after December it's too late to say "oh, give me some golf-balls" etc. )

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Originally Posted by jwbbud

The one here in VA is the same way. We have winter and they require a 150.00 a month spending per month as well. Its a use it or lose, but you still pay. And the membership isnt cheap either.

I live in northern VA, my dad spends about 700 dollars a month for the membership. i know it is too much, but he could afford it. However, which golf course in VA charges 150 dollars for the membership?.

jw · 05-01-2008, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by shadblz

I live in northern VA, my dad spends about 700 dollars a month for the membership. i know it is too much, but he could afford it. However, which golf course in VA charges 150 dollars for the membership?.

No 150.00 a month in spending, What the OP was talking about. This doesnt include the annual membership fees which I believe is 800.00 a month
Winchester Country Club

Where are you ? Loudoun County area?

jw · 05-01-2008, 10:43 AM

Country Club

Lord_Stewie · 05-01-2008, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by jwbbud

No 150.00 a month in spending, What the OP was talking about. This doesnt include the annual membership fees which I believe is 800.00 a month
Winchester Country Club

Where are you ? Loudoun County area?

Clifton, Fairfax county.

jw · 05-01-2008, 11:10 AM

close enough

I know Loudoun has alot of upscale country clubs.

Lord_Stewie · 05-01-2008, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by jwbbud

close enough

I know Loudoun has alot of upscale country clubs.

the amount of money they charge is ridiculous. I am going to ask my dad, how much he spends on a monthly basis and let you know for sure.

jw · 05-01-2008, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by shadblz

the amount of money they charge is ridiculous. I am going to ask my dad, how much he spends on a monthly basis and let you know for sure.

I know Va National which is at the base of the Mountain near the loudoun County Line but in Clarke, Its like 85-90.00 a game to golf on weekends

Unreal

Lord_Stewie · 05-01-2008, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jwbbud

I know Va National which is at the base of the Mountain near the loudoun County Line but in Clarke, Its like 85-90.00 a game to golf on weekends

Unreal

this is unbelievable. I talked to old man about hour ago. he said that he spends 700 dollars a month for membership. so he confirmed it that it cost this much for the club he belongs to. I am having a hard time to believe it though. according to you guys on average it is at least 100 dollars.

Beta Man · 05-01-2008, 12:56 PM

My buddy lives in Toledo and belongs to Inverness..... membership is only $350 a month or so, but the annual fees are $10,000 on top of it. It's a nice course though, but it's too far away from me (Cleveland) to be able to play there often.

Ferris · 05-01-2008, 02:47 PM

My goodness... Paying $45-$50 for the occassional round of golf doesn't sound so bad anymore.

benk777 · 05-01-2008, 03:04 PM

The club I'm looking into has initiation fees of around $20k, and annual dues around $5k. I'm awaiting the actual membership info via snail-mail. After much consideration, I think I enjoy playing a variety of golf courses at this time, and playing just one course might get quite bland. Maybe when I'm older or retired a country club will look more attractive.

Beta Man · 05-01-2008, 03:19 PM

I don't know.... I live close enough to play Firestone quite often, and If I could afford to be a member there, I think I'd be content playing just there!

benk777 · 05-01-2008, 03:50 PM

Well, in the SE Wisconsin area, we have an abundance of high caliber courses.
The following are within a reasonable drive:
http://www.destinationkohler.com/golf/ws/ws_index.html
http://www.golfthebull.com/
http://www.fireridgegc.com/
http://www.genevanationalresort.com/
http://www.erinhills.com/
http://www.browndeergolfclub.org/
http://www.lawsonia.com/

And those are just a few examples.

Lord_Stewie · 05-01-2008, 06:24 PM

just the amount of money is unbelievable.

04-30-2008, 02:54 PM	#1
benk777 Member Member since:Jan 2007	Country Club Members? I am considering joining a local golf country club, and have requested some information on benefits and cost. What did you pay for your initiation fee, and what do you pay annually? Are there other costs paid on a normal basis? Thanks. Ben

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Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	I'd rather not share the costs, but I'll let you know this.... Be Careful, because the club I belong to REQUIRES me to spend $150/mo in the pro-shop, or restaurant, but that can include guests' green-fees, etc.... but living in Cleveland, it's tough to spend $150 in November, December, January, etc..... get my drift??? You can't carry it over either, I have to spend $150/mo and if I don't, they just charge me the difference (so If I don't buy ANYTHING from them in December, I get charged $150..... and after December it's too late to say "oh, give me some golf-balls" etc. )

04-30-2008, 03:48 PM	#3
Psychonaut Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Second left after Wal-Mart Blu-ray collection:111	Boulder Creek?

04-30-2008, 09:08 PM	#4
jw Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:519	The one here in VA is the same way. We have winter and they require a 150.00 a month spending per month as well. Its a use it or lose, but you still pay. And the membership isnt cheap either.

05-01-2008, 10:43 AM	#9
jw Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:519	Country Club

05-01-2008, 11:10 AM	#11
jw Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:519	close enough I know Loudoun has alot of upscale country clubs.

05-01-2008, 12:56 PM	#15
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	My buddy lives in Toledo and belongs to Inverness..... membership is only $350 a month or so, but the annual fees are $10,000 on top of it. It's a nice course though, but it's too far away from me (Cleveland) to be able to play there often.

05-01-2008, 02:47 PM	#16
Ferris Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay Area Blu-ray collection:79 Trading Score:1	My goodness... Paying $45-$50 for the occassional round of golf doesn't sound so bad anymore.

05-01-2008, 03:04 PM	#17
benk777 Member Member since:Jan 2007	The club I'm looking into has initiation fees of around $20k, and annual dues around $5k. I'm awaiting the actual membership info via snail-mail. After much consideration, I think I enjoy playing a variety of golf courses at this time, and playing just one course might get quite bland. Maybe when I'm older or retired a country club will look more attractive.

05-01-2008, 03:19 PM	#18
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	I don't know.... I live close enough to play Firestone quite often, and If I could afford to be a member there, I think I'd be content playing just there!

05-01-2008, 03:50 PM	#19
benk777 Member Member since:Jan 2007	Well, in the SE Wisconsin area, we have an abundance of high caliber courses. The following are within a reasonable drive: http://www.destinationkohler.com/golf/ws/ws_index.html http://www.golfthebull.com/ http://www.fireridgegc.com/ http://www.genevanationalresort.com/ http://www.erinhills.com/ http://www.browndeergolfclub.org/ http://www.lawsonia.com/ And those are just a few examples.

05-01-2008, 06:24 PM	#20
Lord_Stewie Blu-ray Baron Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray collection:396 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	just the amount of money is unbelievable.

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