Joining the Men's Club

[Maverick]

I've decided to take the plunge and join our golf course men's club next week. One of the reasons I didn't before was I felt my game was just not there yet. I had a chance to see the various indexes of other members and I'd have to say that I could definitely hold my own.

Also I have a better chance of getting on for those earlier tee times and they play a men's club only tournament at the end of the month.

Anyone else in one?

[Everardo]

I joined mine while I was first starting to play because I felt a little competition would force me to practice more/better which it has. Mine does not have enough members for flights so the top 6 gross and net winners for each event all receive pro shop credit. So it's competitive for everyone theoretically.

We play two tournaments a month and during the peak season it's nice to have a guaranted tee time. Once a month the club has a BBQ to feed us and also for out major events.

Overall I'm pretty happy that I joined and it's also been a good social atmospere and have meet many playing partners out of it.

[iacas]

Anyone else in one?

I'm in one. We play Tuesdays. Nine holes: first three holes, second three, third three, total holes (for four points). I've never lost to anyone to whom I've given 4 strokes or less (on nine holes). I once gave a guy 10 strokes (he subbed for the #1 player on his team, and he was the #4) and he - a 22 handicapper - shot 38.

GROSS. So yeah, I've lost a few to those bums.

[Puttin4Bird]

I'm in the Men's club at my course and it's pretty cool. We play 9 holes on Wednesday nights, each Wednesday there is a different game for the week, it's all based on handicaps and although there are some sandbaggers it's a pretty good time. This is the 4th year I've been in the club, it's only 4 years old itself so we've grown dramatically over the past few years, it's been pretty neat to see.

[mediaguru]

I'm not in one, I'm in three.

I have lots of GREAT friends and tons of great experiences with my buddies from my leagues.