| A golf country club is something a lot of golfers | | | | play on a regular basis. |
| think about at some point. If you're a beginner, | | | | Pros And Cons |
| you're probably still cutting your teeth on the | | | | Playing at golf country club means you will be |
| public courses and not seriously thinking about the | | | | playing on a less clogged green - this is a big |
| clubs. But if you like to play on a regular basis, | | | | difference from public courses, which often have |
| joining a club can seem tempting. After all, many | | | | beginner players. Play is usually much faster and |
| high-level golf tours play at some of the best | | | | you can even reserve tee times. Another thing to |
| country clubs. But there are both advantages and | | | | consider is that the courses are better maintained |
| disadvantages to joining a club. | | | | than public ones. If you're interested in building |
| What Do You Want? | | | | business connections, there's nothing like golf at a |
| The most important thing you need to consider is | | | | country club to make that happen! |
| what you really want out of your golf experience. | | | | But there are downsides as well - the biggest is |
| Remember that golf country club fees can be | | | | money. Not only will you have to pay hefty fees, |
| very expensive so you need to make sure the | | | | you'll have to also pay for extras like carts. A |
| investment will be worthwhile. This is why it's | | | | number of courses don't allow patrons to walk on |
| important to check the golf course review, to see | | | | the green. You will also have to maintain a |
| how the green is. The more exclusive the club is, | | | | spending minimum in areas like the club restaurant. |
| the higher the fees will be. There are generally | | | | You may also be asked to chip in for social |
| two fees you'll need to pay - one is known as an | | | | functions. Tipping is also very important in clubs - |
| initiation fee which you pay at the time of taking | | | | you'll need to tip your caddies as well as any |
| golf membership. The second are your dues, | | | | other staff on hand - this includes people who |
| which you'll have to pay on either a monthly or | | | | work in the lockers. Another thing to bear in mind |
| yearly basis. | | | | is that you'll still be charged monthly fees even in |
| Some clubs might not have initiation fees but will | | | | the winter. If it is raining or you cannot play for |
| require you to be sponsored by a club member. | | | | any reason, you will continue to be charged your |
| Apart from that, your other fees might be higher. | | | | dues. |
| It's also a good idea to see what other services | | | | It's true that the country club experience isn't for |
| your country club offers. Some might have other | | | | everyone. But the bottom line is that if you can |
| sports facilities and amenities you can avail. In | | | | afford it and you're an avid golfer, a golf country |
| general, a club membership is best for golfers | | | | club will definitely offer you a better golfing game! |
| who are really dedicated to the game and like to | | | | |