Which golf course to choose?

[sunshiNee]

Here's a course you can join or maybe you're already a member?

https://www.cypresslandinggolf.com/golf-associations/

Bathurst Glen is a fine course to start. No need to think about it too much and just have fun.

[StouffvilleGirl]

Wonder if you have considered looking at a trial membership at the Ladies' Club of Toronto in Thornhill?

The Game - Ladies’ Golf Club of Toronto (ladiesgolfclub.com)

Oh, of course I saw only today that by taking the toll road, that club is just under 30 min from home. Oh well. The place looks really nice! I wonder if it's expensive. 🤔 I have a feeling that golf can be insanely expensive if you don't watch your spending. And I don't want to spend a fortune. 😅

[Mr22putt]

Oh, of course I saw only today that by taking the toll road, that club is just under 30 min from home. Oh well. The place looks really nice! I wonder if it's expensive. 🤔 I have a feeling that golf can be insanely expensive if you don't watch your spending. And I don't want to spend a fortune. 😅

I'm guessing the trial membership at TLGC is $6500-$8000+/yr and maybe a quarterly or monthly F&B minimum on top of that.

You said you are new to golf and a beginner golf....you might find joining a private club intimidating especially golfing with others.
You would likely also go through an interview/introduction to determine if you are a "right fit" for the club.

[StouffvilleGirl]

I'm guessing the trial membership at TLGC is $6500-$8000+/yr and maybe a quarterly or monthly F&B minimum on top of that.

You said you are new to golf and a beginner golf....you might find joining a private club intimidating especially golfing with others.
You would likely also go through an interview/introduction to determine if you are a "right fit" for the club.

Ohhhh that club sounds very undesirable. 😅

Are clubs having interviews often to select their members? Very strange. But then again, I am new to the sport.

[Fore Warned]

Ohhhh that club sounds very undesirable. 😅

Are clubs having interviews often to select their members? Very strange. But then again, I am new to the sport.

Some really high end clubs may require an interview - but not all. Others may require a written endorsement from one or two existing members - seeking information on social "fit" and financial capability, but not all.

Some are a matter of "who you know".

Others are more than happy to take your money, no questions asked.

Some I guess may possibly check out any social media presence, as might be done for a job, but that is just a guess on my part.

Mine did not even do a background security check.....which was a good thing.

Just don't tell them you are on the TGN's.

[4underthru9]

Ohhhh that club sounds very undesirable. 😅
Are clubs having interviews often to select their members? Very strange. But then again, I am new to the sport.

It is not unusual at all for high end private golf clubs to interview potential new members;
in fact it is probably the norm.
A friend who is a member at Mad River GC was interviewed at his home my the club's "Captain" who also wanted to meet the whole family apparently.
Like Fore Warned noted, they want to establish a good social fit, not unreasonable when you consider the amount of money members are investing.

[Mr22putt]

Ohhhh that club sounds very undesirable. 😅

Are clubs having interviews often to select their members? Very strange. But then again, I am new to the sport.

I would not describe TLGC or any private golf clubs as undersirable.
It's the cost of trial memberships and process of being selected to join.

I personally would not join a private club that didn't vet the club's new member applicants.
Ya want to weed out any "questionable" candidates that might want to join.

[StouffvilleGirl]

I would not describe TLGC or any private golf clubs as undersirable.
It's the cost of trial memberships and process of being selected to join.

I personally would not join a private club that didn't vet the club's new member applicants.
Ya want to weed out any "questionable" candidates that might want to join.

What kind of candidates are questionable?

[StouffvilleGirl]

It is not unusual at all for high end private golf clubs to interview potential new members;
in fact it is probably the norm.
A friend who is a member at Mad River GC was interviewed at his home my the club's "Captain" who also wanted to meet the whole family apparently.
Like Fore Warned noted, they want to establish a good social fit, not unreasonable when you consider the amount of money members are investing.

Meet the whole family? Why?

What kind of questions do they ask in the interview? What is a good social fit in a golf club?

[StouffvilleGirl]

Some really high end clubs may require an interview - but not all. Others may require a written endorsement from one or two existing members - seeking information on social "fit" and financial capability, but not all.

Some are a matter of "who you know".

Others are more than happy to take your money, no questions asked.

Some I guess may possibly check out any social media presence, as might be done for a job, but that is just a guess on my part.

Mine did not even do a background security check.....which was a good thing.

Just don't tell them you are on the TGN's.

Oh no!! When they find out I am in Toronto Golf Nuts, they disqualify me even from minigolf and hopscotch!! 😂

[4underthru9]

Meet the whole family? Why?
What kind of questions do they ask in the interview? What is a good social fit in a golf club?

Don't worry about it! I just spoke with Mad River and their wait list is in excess of a 100.
So I would stick with what you have for at least the 2024 golf season, things might changeb next year, but probably not.

[StouffvilleGirl]

Don't worry about it! I just spoke with Mad River and their wait list is in excess of a 100.
So I would stick with what you have for at least the 2024 golf season, things might changeb next year, but probably not.

I am not worried. 😊
not intending to join a club now anyway. Just curious about how the process works. I actually googled the topic a little.

[4underthru9]

I am not worried. 😊
not intending to join a club now anyway. Just curious about how the process works. I actually googled the topic a little.

Maybe not; but you are learning a lot on how the system works, and that should help you moving forward, maybe.

[bogey5]

Looks like Royal Asburn has openings in their Wednesday Ladies League

https://mailchi.mp/royalashburngolfclub/spring-golf-is-here?e=2a6e2933c2

[StouffvilleGirl]

Maybe not; but you are learning a lot on how the system works, and that should help you moving forward, maybe.

Okay, thank you?