My Dilemma

[Giddyup]

Ok so here it is. The nicest course in my area is offering a killer deal (Piper Glen). $999 for a 2 year pass/membership which includes unlimited golf, unlimited range, and an indoor putting facility. Here are the downfalls: the pass is walking only and this course is a bear to walk, most of my golf buddies play the munys, and if I get a membership here it would eat the rest of my golf budget so I would not be able to play much elsewhere.

In the end it would save me money, but I would also probably not be able to play with my friends although I rarely play with them as is. This course also has a mens league I would likely join. Help me out folks. Feel free to ask any questions.

[jamo]

I'd do it. If you don't play with your friends all that often anyway, maybe they'll bite the bullet a few times they can play with you at your course, and maybe you can bite the bullet and play the munis once or twice with them too.

[alo1984]

It sounds to me like it's a no brainer if you are sure you can walk the course regularly for the next two seasons.  You don't play with your friends that often now as it is so that shouldn't factor too heavily into your decision making process.  Who knows, maybe some of them will hear about the deal and decide to join along with you.  I don't think you'll regret committing to play at a nice track though.

[USMCSemantics]

You said you don't play with your friends that much anyway, once you get to the course with your membership and in the league I'd assume you'll make new friends.  The indoor putting green would be the big reason for me.. free putting practice all year is something I wish I had access to.

[Johnnyooze]

Dilemma!? Thats a $500 seasons pass to all the golfing/practice you can handle! Even if you do start playing with other singles/doubles. Youll meet nice people and enjoy your round just as much than if you were with your friends. Also, you wont have to put up with any of your regular golfing buddys bad habits every round. Youll get to meet new people and mix it up. Plus, I play better golf with a stranger because i dont want to look like an idiot by gambling on overly risky shots lol. If there was a deal like that in my area id never leave the course. My girlfriend would be PISSED!

[mihi4]

  Johnnyooze said:

Originally Posted by Johnnyooze

Dilemma!? Thats a $500 seasons pass to all the golfing/practice you can handle! Even if you do start playing with other singles/doubles. Youll meet nice people and enjoy your round just as much than if you were with your friends. Also, you wont have to put up with any of your regular golfing buddys bad habits every round. Youll get to meet new people and mix it up. Plus, I play better golf with a stranger because i dont want to look like an idiot by gambling on overly risky shots lol. If there was a deal like that in my area id never leave the course. My girlfriend would be PISSED!

+1 :)

Actually, I think $500 a year is a bargain, at least it would be here in Austria (if it's an 18-hole course).

And "walking only" is the only way I play this game ;)

greetings

michi

[mattttt25]

$500 a year?  Go for it.  I'm trying to decide if $4,200 a year at my local course is worth it.....

[meenman]

Hell, I would be happy if my bill was ever as low as $500/month

[granitegolf]

I would sign up for that price in a second. The walking will only get you fitter! I only walk unless I'm forced to ride like in Hawaii or Vegas.

[Giddyup]

Thanks for all the responses! The putting green is a huge +. The only downfall is this track is huge and really tough to walk but you guys are doing a great job of convincing me. I forgot to mention it gives me full access to another course I've never played that is about 30minutes away. This course got 4 1/2 stars from Golf Digest and was on thier "Good Value", "Good Service" and "Good Condition" awards list.

[Deryck Griffith]

The fact that you haven't done this yet is offensive! haha...What are you waiting for?

If the course is the "nicest in your area," your friends would surely be happy to come in as guest with you to play once and a while and if you join the mens league, you'll find playing partners to play with anyway.  Get"R"done..

[mship]

I took advantage of this deal last fall. It really is a no-brainer incredible deal. The OP is right, it is the nicest course in the area (haven't played either of the country clubs) and the toughest (rating is 72 from the blues and 74 from the tips IIRC). Playing this course I know will make me a better golfer. Either that or I'll get so frustrated I'll quit (yeah like that'll happen). I'd like to get in the league too, but right now I work evenings so that probably won't be possible.

I've probably already used around $600 worth of that $999 between the course, range, and indoor facility (which BTW is not only just for putting practice. You can hit full swings and chip also).

I looked at the city course pass and Lincoln Greens. Either of those was going to cost me at least $600/year as I'm outside the city limits, and that didn't include the range or indoor facility.

I personally hate taking a cart and only do this for outings or when I play with one of my lazy friends -) so that wasn't a consideration for me. You'll have to decide that. The course is a hike, can't BS you on that (a lot of distance between some of the holes) but you get used to it.

If you plan to play a reasonable amount of golf over the next two years in this area, I can't see how you wouldn't do this. If you do, then maybe we can get together for a round.

[stealthduffer]

Sounds like a great deal.  If walking is a bear get a pull cart - that will reduce the exertion level.  I'd love to have an opportunity like that - lowest around my area is $1200 per year - and not nearly as many amenities.  Go for it - you'll make a lot of new friends and have plenty of folks to golf with.

[Giddyup]

Mship - It's nice to hear from someone who has done this exact deal. Mind if I ask a few questions? How hard is it to walk on (tee times a must)? What is the staff like?

[Giddyup]

Just copped a Clicgear 3.0 for 119.99 to make this deal sound even sweeter.

[DannyB215]

  Giddyup said:

Originally Posted by Giddyup

Just copped a Clicgear 3.0 for 119.99 to make this deal sound even sweeter.

Was just looking at them today, where ?!?!?!?!

[TheGeekGolfer]

  DannyB215 said:

Originally Posted by DannyB215

Was just looking at them today, where ?!?!?!?!

Original OP Question - Do it... do it now!  That's a heck of a deal!

In response to this (for others... see this thread ).

[B-Con]

I assume you're dilemma is deciding between using a check vs credit card? It depends. Do you get bonus points for using your credit card? If not, I'd just use a check so you don't have to remember to pay off the balance at the end of the month. ;-)