membership fees

[Texas solo]

My local club is offering a "Player Development" membership for what seems to be a good deal. Anytime unlimited range use, and green fees 7 days after 2pm for $500 annually.  Doing the math, I'd need to play 25 rounds per year to break even (figure does not include the range use, which I currently pay for)  I'd be able to play once a week +/-, so it seems like a no brainer. Here in South Texas, we can play all year.

Is this an exceptionally good deal, or are these types of memberships common?

[meenman]

The range alone sounds worth it.

You may want to research the course a bit - how busy is it after 2 each day? Do they have high schools that practice/play there in the afternoon.

I know around here the average fee after 2pm is about $15 round - but even with daylight savings, you will not get in 18 before dark most days. The lines at the first tee at rate drop time is insane. Would playing 14-15 holes be cool or frustrate you?

I am sure that you pay $10 for a bucket of balls at most ranges, so the price seems like a no brainer. Just make sure you are going to be happy playing there.

[newtogolf]

I think it's a great deal, on Long Island, the cost for the same membership is $1500.

[Texas solo]

The normal price drop time is 3pm, so the 2pm time should allow me to get there first. I can also book a tee time online weeks in advance, so that helps. Good tip on the HS team, if there is one. I'll check on that. I'm always off one day during the week, so I think I'll probably go for it. This club is 2 miles from the house and maintained fairly well. It even hosted a PGA event years ago. I know I'd play a lot more if it was already paid for and all I gotta do is show up.

[boots1302]

i would take that deal in a second. The range deal alone i would pay 500 for. Sounds like a no brainer to me, but depends on how often you play.

[glock35ipsc]

An annual range pass at my course is $289 (unlimited balls, any day of the week).  An annual golf pass (anytime Mon-Fri, $3/nine on weekends anytime, but no range balls) is $549 without an electric cart, and $899 with a cart.  As long as you can get on the course after 2pm, I'd say it's a great deal!