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Membership Cork area- 2023

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  • #52
    leesidegolfer
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭leesidegolfer


    Back to this old topic. I actually still haven't joined any club. Things got mad busy with work and golf wasn't going to fit in. Hopefully should be better placed to join somewhere in next few weeks.

    Thinking now there might be a couple of clubs possibly offer a deal on joint for rest of '23 and 24 all in one.

    If anyone hears of anything in the Cork area please post here, I'd appreciate it



  • #53
    big_drive
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,281 ✭✭✭big_drive


    Entrance fee in Lee Valley is now €2,000 but they're only taking in a few new members , there's a waiting list in place. Think that money is a bit more than what the course is worth.



  • #54
    slingerz
    Registered Users Posts: 5,283 ✭✭✭slingerz


    It’s definitely a lot but the course is excellent and maintained/upgraded each year. Great bar/restaurant there too. Practice facilities aren’t hectic there but they have worked on a short game area recently



  • #55
    big_drive
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,281 ✭✭✭big_drive


    It's a lot I think but again depends a bit on circumstances, if you were living around Ballincollig area and knew you weren't ever moving obviously it's small money over the course of your golfing lifetime.



  • #56
    leesidegolfer
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭leesidegolfer


    Just going back to this before start of 2024

    I ended up joining Blarney on a 6 month membership. Happy enough really , for €480 it was decent value. Few weekends closed recently due to weather but can hardly blame anyone for that, most clubs were closed.

    At times in late summer felt course could have been maintained better. But I know there's obviously different issues behind the scenes there. They have hired a new head greenkeeper from Douglas, that should be good going forward.

    No major issues getting on timesheet and plenty competitions there. So can't complain I just don't find it wow or something

    Would definitely consider a move for new year if anything suitable was out there.

    Anyone know of clubs open for members, fees, etc?



  • #57
    slingerz
    Registered Users Posts: 5,283 ✭✭✭slingerz


    I think they are all open for membership tbh. It’s really a personal thing. I’m not a fan of Blarney but I’m not mad about Muskerry either. Lee Valley the best course around but more expensive. Bandon another fine course and Macroom similar to Blarney really.



  • #58
    big_drive
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,281 ✭✭✭big_drive


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121397443#Comment_121397443

    Waiting list in Lee Valley as far as I know.



  • #59
    slingerz
    Registered Users Posts: 5,283 ✭✭✭slingerz


    Depends on your handicap, senior cup golfers get excepted



  • #60
    big_drive
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,281 ✭✭✭big_drive


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121402302#Comment_121402302

    Ya you'd hear that in a lot of clubs. Doubtful they pay the entrance fee either



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  • #61
    big_drive
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,281 ✭✭✭big_drive


    Blarney up slightly for 2024 to €1,000



  • #62
    Infoseeker1975
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 536 ✭✭✭Infoseeker1975


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121403593#Comment_121403593

    What handicap index are you looking at to fall into that category?



  • #63
    big_drive
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,281 ✭✭✭big_drive


    I'd say scratch or better



  • #64
    Infoseeker1975
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 536 ✭✭✭Infoseeker1975


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121498119#Comment_121498119

    The WHS system for me is 2 shots off the old system, for me +2.0 is similar to scratch in the old system. I got to +1 but definitely would not see myself as a scratch golfer, just takes a couple of good rounds to get there.



  • #65
    bailey99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,195 ✭✭✭bailey99


    Kinsale third year in a row upping the sub by €100, now €1335. Not worth it.



  • #66
    phelimb
    Registered Users Posts: 142 ✭✭phelimb


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121507504#Comment_121507504

    Yeah, I think that's getting too much for the course but maybe the range/practice facilities make it ok...maybe!

    I hear it's open for new members this year - any idea on the cost for a new member? A few years back it was a lot cheaper for a new member than an existing one...



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  • #67
    big_drive
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,281 ✭✭✭big_drive


    I've seen very few Cork clubs advertising membership this year, suggests most clubs must be happy with numbers they have



  • #68
    bailey99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,195 ✭✭✭bailey99


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121632453#Comment_121632453

    No entrance money or anything extra for new members.



  • #69
    Williewell
    Registered Users Posts: 24 ✭Williewell


    I've just moved to Cork and have tried to get into Mahon as was nearby but waiting list for full membership is crazy. I don't want to pay an entrance fee for somewhere yet until I know the golf scene better and can better commit to a course when I know more. I'm thinking of joining either Muskerry, Cobh or East Cork. Any thoughts on why not to join Any of them? Thanks



  • #70
    big_drive
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,281 ✭✭✭big_drive


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122236328#Comment_122236328

    My own opinion on those courses would be that Muskerry is the best course of the 3.

    However, it's €1,500 to join and you said you're not certain yet on long term decision. Cobh is €950 but you can pay it monthly at €79 so you're not tied into anything long term.

    East Cork I've no massive knowledge on but remember it as fairly short and tight.

    To me, Cobh would be the best option to get up and running until you figure out long term plan.

    A lot probably depends too on location and how far of a drive you are from courses



  • #71
    Williewell
    Registered Users Posts: 24 ✭Williewell


    @big_drive thanks a mill for the advice. They're all around 20 mins away with morning traffic so that's not an issue. I've played Muskerry and it was in very good condition but found it very hilly. Is the,€1500 an entrance fee? I didnt realise they had one. Cobh might be the one for now until I find a long term home. Will have to play it this week.



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  • #72
    big_drive
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,281 ✭✭✭big_drive


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122238320#Comment_122238320

    No entrance fee in Muskerry as far as I know, €1,500 is the sub including bar levy and golf Ireland registration



  • #73
    Mushy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,532 ✭✭✭✭Mushy


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122238320#Comment_122238320

    Cobh be hilly too but would say less extreme than Muskerry. For the price paid its grand, very much enjoyed being a member there. Tough first 6 holes but quality setting. 10th hole is the signature hole, but I actually preferred the 12th.



  • #74
    big_drive
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,281 ✭✭✭big_drive


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122238320#Comment_122238320

    Blarney at €1,000 might be another option to consider. A 6 month membership available too at €550

    New head greenkeeper who moved from Douglas GC and the place is in great condition already since he's arrived and made changes



  • #75
    Williewell
    Registered Users Posts: 24 ✭Williewell


    Thanks lads. Will play Cobh and East Cork soon to see how they are. Blarney is just that bit too far but investigate Muskerry again.



  • #76
    big_drive
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,281 ✭✭✭big_drive


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122239379#Comment_122239379

    No bother. If new to area you might not realise but there's only 2 miles between Muskerry and Blarney courses. While it's called Blarney it's actually a few miles from Blarney village etc and is actually in Tower which is only up the road from Muskerry



  • #77
    Williewell
    Registered Users Posts: 24 ✭Williewell


    Thanks, I noticed that alright. It's 30 mins from my house, I think it's just outside my range. Muskerry at 25 mins is straddling the acceptance line. The two clubs east of me will probably more suitable with evening traffic if I'm to head out for a few holes after work.

    Can I ask where you play yourselves?



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