| TWTD Golfers 11:18 - Feb 21 with 2593 views | PhilTWTD |
Friend of mine asked if I'd give this a mention, they're on a membership drive and have reduced their prices.
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| TWTD Golfers on 11:23 - Feb 21 with 1674 views | hype313 |
Isn't that going to be lost to the developers when bulldozong the old Hospital for the new housing estate? |  |
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| TWTD Golfers on 11:24 - Feb 21 with 1666 views | Lord_Lucan |
| TWTD Golfers on 11:23 - Feb 21 by hype313 |
Isn't that going to be lost to the developers when bulldozong the old Hospital for the new housing estate? |
I think the golf course and social club are staying. |  |
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| TWTD Golfers on 11:33 - Feb 21 with 1619 views | Bluefish |
Any deals in the midlands? Bloody discrimination |  |
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| TWTD Golfers on 11:53 - Feb 21 with 1586 views | blueislander |
| TWTD Golfers on 11:33 - Feb 21 by Bluefish |
Any deals in the midlands? Bloody discrimination |
Virtually all golf clubs in the UK are really struggling, and I fear many will go under in the next few years. Ours in Guernsey is desperate for new members. Golf has to re-invent itself to attract young people. |  | | |
| TWTD Golfers on 11:54 - Feb 21 with 1575 views | hype313 |
| TWTD Golfers on 11:53 - Feb 21 by blueislander |
Virtually all golf clubs in the UK are really struggling, and I fear many will go under in the next few years. Ours in Guernsey is desperate for new members. Golf has to re-invent itself to attract young people. |
Or drop their extortionate prices. | |
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| TWTD Golfers on 12:01 - Feb 21 with 1553 views | blueislander |
| TWTD Golfers on 11:54 - Feb 21 by hype313 |
Or drop their extortionate prices. |
Only the big name clubs charge extornionate prices. Generally a round for visitors at most clubs is £ 30 to £50, which when compared to football prices isn't unreasonable. | | | |
| TWTD Golfers on 12:06 - Feb 21 with 1532 views | hype313 |
| TWTD Golfers on 12:01 - Feb 21 by blueislander |
Only the big name clubs charge extornionate prices. Generally a round for visitors at most clubs is £ 30 to £50, which when compared to football prices isn't unreasonable. |
Hmm, if we want the next generation to get into the game then we have to look at the biggest hurdle which is the cost of playing, £50 isn't that bad if you can afford it, but thousands/millions wouldn't.
But as all the clubs are privately owned, then why would they drop their prices? Unless they were losing members by the dozens.
Interestingly a few are starting to look at other ways to use the land, think Stonham now has Footgolf and Fynn Valley the same. | |
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| TWTD Golfers on 12:09 - Feb 21 with 1521 views | Reuser_is_God |
| TWTD Golfers on 11:53 - Feb 21 by blueislander |
Virtually all golf clubs in the UK are really struggling, and I fear many will go under in the next few years. Ours in Guernsey is desperate for new members. Golf has to re-invent itself to attract young people. |
Or the younger generation just realise that golf is really really fcuking boring? [Post edited 21 Feb 2017 12:14]
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| TWTD Golfers on 12:10 - Feb 21 with 1504 views | hype313 |
| TWTD Golfers on 12:09 - Feb 21 by Reuser_is_God |
Or the younger generation just realise that golf is really really fcuking boring? [Post edited 21 Feb 2017 12:14]
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As Brian Clough once said "It's a waste of a good walk" | |
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| TWTD Golfers on 12:12 - Feb 21 with 1493 views | chicoazul |
| TWTD Golfers on 12:01 - Feb 21 by blueislander |
Only the big name clubs charge extornionate prices. Generally a round for visitors at most clubs is £ 30 to £50, which when compared to football prices isn't unreasonable. |
I tried getting into golf a couple years ago. Golf clubs, the ones I went to, are cold unfriendly places run for the benefit of a couple dozen local businessmen their wives and assorted pensioners. £50 is a ridiculous amount of money to pay and treating people like "visitors" is IMHO part of the problem. Treat them like customers. |  |
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| TWTD Golfers on 12:17 - Feb 21 with 1442 views | Lord_Lucan |
| TWTD Golfers on 12:06 - Feb 21 by hype313 |
Hmm, if we want the next generation to get into the game then we have to look at the biggest hurdle which is the cost of playing, £50 isn't that bad if you can afford it, but thousands/millions wouldn't.
But as all the clubs are privately owned, then why would they drop their prices? Unless they were losing members by the dozens.
Interestingly a few are starting to look at other ways to use the land, think Stonham now has Footgolf and Fynn Valley the same. |
£50 is unnecessary. I don't play on top courses but only pay between £15 - £30.
From memory St Clements is only £20 but you need to go with a member. | |
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| TWTD Golfers on 12:18 - Feb 21 with 1424 views | giant_stow |
| TWTD Golfers on 12:12 - Feb 21 by chicoazul |
I tried getting into golf a couple years ago. Golf clubs, the ones I went to, are cold unfriendly places run for the benefit of a couple dozen local businessmen their wives and assorted pensioners. £50 is a ridiculous amount of money to pay and treating people like "visitors" is IMHO part of the problem. Treat them like customers. |
I think the snobbery and silly dress codes would put many off, although I'm the sort of trainer-wearing, smoking, non-respecter of proper etiquete that such places want to keep out, I spose. |  |
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| TWTD Golfers on 12:23 - Feb 21 with 1408 views | hype313 |
| TWTD Golfers on 12:18 - Feb 21 by giant_stow |
I think the snobbery and silly dress codes would put many off, although I'm the sort of trainer-wearing, smoking, non-respecter of proper etiquete that such places want to keep out, I spose. |
Don't think they are too fond of Incest either. | |
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| TWTD Golfers on 12:23 - Feb 21 with 1405 views | TractorWood |
Am a member at Bury as they have an under 30's rate. Starting playing in my mid teens but have really fallen out of love with the game in the last 2/3 years. Very similar to a ST as you have friends there etc. |  |
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| TWTD Golfers on 12:24 - Feb 21 with 1397 views | blueislander |
| TWTD Golfers on 12:18 - Feb 21 by giant_stow |
I think the snobbery and silly dress codes would put many off, although I'm the sort of trainer-wearing, smoking, non-respecter of proper etiquete that such places want to keep out, I spose. |
Funnily enough our club , which certainly has a number of "old fart" type members have just relaxed the dress code for the clubhouse ( not on the course though)
Obviously the financial aspect is very important, but one of the biggest drawbacks to attracting young people is the amount of time it takes to have a round of golf. Golf needs to invent some sort of 20/20 type game. | | | |
| TWTD Golfers on 12:25 - Feb 21 with 1395 views | hoppy |
You play golf, Phil? |  |
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| TWTD Golfers on 12:26 - Feb 21 with 1391 views | blueislander |
| TWTD Golfers on 12:25 - Feb 21 by hoppy |
You play golf, Phil? |
Evidence? | | | |
| TWTD Golfers on 12:29 - Feb 21 with 1380 views | giant_stow |
| TWTD Golfers on 12:24 - Feb 21 by blueislander |
Funnily enough our club , which certainly has a number of "old fart" type members have just relaxed the dress code for the clubhouse ( not on the course though)
Obviously the financial aspect is very important, but one of the biggest drawbacks to attracting young people is the amount of time it takes to have a round of golf. Golf needs to invent some sort of 20/20 type game. |
Yeah for sure, a 5 hour gameplus travelling time isn't really doable unless I'm feeling mean to the mrs. 9 hole courses are good though (again that's probably reveals. | |
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| TWTD Golfers on 12:32 - Feb 21 with 1371 views | Lord_Lucan |
| TWTD Golfers on 12:18 - Feb 21 by giant_stow |
I think the snobbery and silly dress codes would put many off, although I'm the sort of trainer-wearing, smoking, non-respecter of proper etiquete that such places want to keep out, I spose. |
I like the dressing up bit. I think it's what first attracted me to golf.
I am however useless at golf but I look the b0llocks. | |
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| TWTD Golfers on 12:35 - Feb 21 with 1327 views | chicoazul |
| TWTD Golfers on 12:18 - Feb 21 by giant_stow |
I think the snobbery and silly dress codes would put many off, although I'm the sort of trainer-wearing, smoking, non-respecter of proper etiquete that such places want to keep out, I spose. |
Yeah probably. I dont mind that in a way though, plenty of places have dress code and stuff dont they, but its all part of the off putting nature of it. Maybe im just a soft cock but a few other people have said the same thing. | |
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| TWTD Golfers on 12:38 - Feb 21 with 1293 views | chicoazul |
| TWTD Golfers on 12:24 - Feb 21 by blueislander |
Funnily enough our club , which certainly has a number of "old fart" type members have just relaxed the dress code for the clubhouse ( not on the course though)
Obviously the financial aspect is very important, but one of the biggest drawbacks to attracting young people is the amount of time it takes to have a round of golf. Golf needs to invent some sort of 20/20 type game. |
Definitely. Some kind of 9 hole or Par 3 deal. I know lots of places have those kind of short courses but they seem to be intended to get people into the "proper" game rather than looked on as a game in themselves. | |
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| TWTD Golfers on 12:38 - Feb 21 with 1287 views | giant_stow |
| TWTD Golfers on 12:32 - Feb 21 by Lord_Lucan |
I like the dressing up bit. I think it's what first attracted me to golf.
I am however useless at golf but I look the b0llocks. |
I'm useless and look like a tramp. | |
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| TWTD Golfers on 12:44 - Feb 21 with 1258 views | blueislander |
| TWTD Golfers on 12:38 - Feb 21 by chicoazul |
Definitely. Some kind of 9 hole or Par 3 deal. I know lots of places have those kind of short courses but they seem to be intended to get people into the "proper" game rather than looked on as a game in themselves. |
"Real " golfers tend to look down on par 3 courses, but that is definitely the way to get people interested and playing. It needs the PGA to promote and encourage it. | | | |
| TWTD Golfers on 12:47 - Feb 21 with 1245 views | giant_stow |
| TWTD Golfers on 12:44 - Feb 21 by blueislander |
"Real " golfers tend to look down on par 3 courses, but that is definitely the way to get people interested and playing. It needs the PGA to promote and encourage it. |
Par 3s are great for bods like me that still can't do a proper driver swing (i get maybe 3 in 10 into the air and to any reasonable distance!). On a par 3, using the 8 iron is a great leveller. | |
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