Is this a good deal?

[jamo]

Do you guys think this course membership is a good deal for $545?

 

Unlimited play on an 18 hole course (very nice course, good conditions)

Unlimited play on a 9 hole par 3 course

Tournaments every week in July and August

Discounted range tokens

10% off lessons

Free club fitting if a club is purchased

 

If you guys really want the name of the course I can give it to you, but otherwise: it's a really nice, challenging course. It can play easy from the front tees and a monster from the long tees. The range is also nice and includes a short game area.

[GolfSpy Dave]

Best way to figure this out is take the greens fees and multiply time s the rounds you expect to play. If it is more that $545 it is a good deal.

[Matt Saternus]

Is that $545 for the year? If so, then please tell me where it is so that I can move next door. Where I live that is an unheard of deal. Annual passes at dog tracks cost over $1,500.

[jamo]

Is that $545 for the year? If so, then please tell me where it is so that I can move next door. Where I live that is an unheard of deal. Annual passes at dog tracks cost over $1,500.

 

Yes it is, but I get a special membership because I am under 18 (I'm 17).

[jamo]

Best way to figure this out is take the greens fees and multiply time s the rounds you expect to play. If it is more that $545 it is a good deal.

 

Well, probably it is more than $545, good advice. Not to mention the discounts on range tokens.

[Matt Saternus]

Yes it is, but I get a special membership because I am under 18 (I'm 17).

 

Man, take advantage of those kinds of deals while you can. You won't get them again until you're real old. I'm very jealous of that deal, I would be out playing every single day.

[DanHRPh]

Man, take advantage of those kinds of deals while you can. You won't get them again until you're real old. I'm very jealous of that deal, I would be out playing every single day.

 

sounds like a very good deal. If you have the money, go for it. I'm trying to decide where I'm playing this year. Trust me, if I could play for $500 I would.

[GolfSpy Dave]

Well, probably it is more than $545, good advice. Not to mention the discounts on range tokens.

Now you mentioned getting a job at a course or something golf related. Obviously at 17 your income situation is likely different from someone working full time.

545 is a very big number then. what about a course job where you can play for free or at a discount

snack shack for free golf and a couple of bucks in pocket is an excellent option

one I actually look at during the summers off.

[Matt Saternus]

Now you mentioned getting a job at a course or something golf related. Obviously at 17 your income situation is likely different from someone working full time.

545 is a very big number then. what about a course job where you can play for free or at a discount

snack shack for free golf and a couple of bucks in pocket is an excellent option

one I actually look at during the summers off.

 

This must be a teacher thing, because I'm looking to get the same kind of working situation this summer.

[GolfSpy Dave]

This must be a teacher thing, because I'm looking to get the same kind of working situation this summer.

Volunteer marshal in the morning, play in the afternoon for free maybe the best deal.

[Funkyfedora]

I get free golf this summer. Being on the Greens crew rocks.

[GolfSpy Dave]

I get free golf this summer. Being on the Greens crew rocks.

See Jamo, Funky has the right idea. Look for a job where you would want to play and then if that falls through, pay

[jamo]

Now you mentioned getting a job at a course or something golf related. Obviously at 17 your income situation is likely different from someone working full time.

545 is a very big number then. what about a course job where you can play for free or at a discount

snack shack for free golf and a couple of bucks in pocket is an excellent option

one I actually look at during the summers off.

 

If I do get the job I have enough money in the bank to be able to get the membership, not to mention that the place I am trying to get the job at is a driving range, where I could get money off range balls.

[jamo]

See Jamo, Funky has the right idea. Look for a job where you would want to play and then if that falls through, pay

 

If I can I will, it is hard to get a job as a 17 year old because so many people are looking for jobs and places normally would rather hire people who are older.

[GolfSpy Dave]

If I can I will, it is hard to get a job as a 17 year old because so many people are looking for jobs and places normally would rather hire people who are older.

Sell them on your youthful energy and desire then. Confidence in an interview situation goes a long way. Act like you want it, and that they would benefit from having you.

Sets up a more powerful mental position when dealing with the stress of interviewing and job hunting

[jamo]

Sell them on your youthful energy and desire then. Confidence in an interview situation goes a long way. Act like you want it, and that they would benefit from having you.

Sets up a more powerful mental position when dealing with the stress of interviewing and job hunting

 

I will try. I left my name and phone number with an employee to give to the owner/ PGA pro and I will either wait for a call or go in and see him later this week.

[Funkyfedora]

I started when I was 16. concentrated on highschool for 2 years and now I am back on the crew at 19. Its a small time Muni but hey, free golf is free golf...

[GolfSpy Dave]

I started when I was 16. concentrated on highschool for 2 years and now I am back on the crew at 19. Its a small time Muni but hey, free golf is free golf...

Well said. If you are hitting balls for free and it is not in your backyard, it is a great deal.

[Matt Saternus]

Volunteer marshal in the morning, play in the afternoon for free maybe the best deal.

 

Is this the set up that you have? I would take that in a minute. Particularly if I could ride around in the cart with my dog.

[GolfSpy Dave]

Is this the set up that you have? I would take that in a minute. Particularly if I could ride around in the cart with my dog.

...telling people to speed up and confiscating bottled beer. Ah to live the dream. But alas, summer school awaits...

[Matt Saternus]

...telling people to speed up and confiscating bottled beer. Ah to live the dream. But alas, summer school awaits...

 

Unfortunately I doubt that the stuff you confiscate is Beer of the Week worthy.

[Addicted2Golf]

sounds like a very good deal. If you have the money, go for it. I'm trying to decide where I'm playing this year. Trust me, if I could play for $500 I would.

 

Or hit your parents up for it Jamo. Either way, smoking deal. Memberships like that usually don't include cart. You didn't mention that in the price so I'm assuming its included.

[Addicted2Golf]

If I can I will, it is hard to get a job as a 17 year old because so many people are looking for jobs and places normally would rather hire people who are older.

 

I think you're looking for the wrong jobs.

[mudfish]

That's a great deal for a membership... I was talking to a guy at work today and he is signing up for a membership at a decent course for $690... that includes greens fees, and nothing else... the driving range is another $100 and $10/per round for a cart...

 

If I were you, I'd find a way to do it...

[JohnBarry]

Take advantage of that for sure

[jamo]

Or hit your parents up for it Jamo. Either way, smoking deal. Memberships like that usually don't include cart. You didn't mention that in the price so I'm assuming its included.

 

I'm gonna try, getting the job will probably make them more inclined to help me out though.

[Dave]

Man, take advantage of those kinds of deals while you can. You won't get them again until you're real old. I'm very jealous of that deal, I would be out playing every single day.

 

 

I won't rub it in and tell you what I pay then..........