10 Questions to Ask Before Joining a Country Club (#4 is SO Important)

[@BakoSooner]

Friends. You won’t see your old friends as much if they don’t join with you as guest fees might not fit your friend’s budget. Most clubs limit number of times same guest can play. And your old friends will want invitation and might also take advantage of your membership by ordering off the cart, having lunch afterwards and getting some balls all on your membership. But the good news is that you will meet new golf friends as the club becomes central to your social network.

[@petegalindez9961]

Great advice…I was close to joining a club local to me but after running all the numbers and considering much of what you recommended I realized I’d be better off using all that extra money and go on a really nice golf trip/destination vacation a couple of times a year or more! Having had both hips replaced, I just don’t play as much golf as I’d like to, even though I’m 54…

[@kenny_inc]

This is a great list and I wish I had seen a list like this a year ago when I first joined a local club. I got caught up in the euphoria of really getting into golf and wanting to play on a regular basis and the fact that it’s only 8 minutes away, along with giving a fall membership discount made joining very enticing. To your point on #10, I never got to use it so that was a monthly waste of money. Also, I learned that their upkeep of the facilities was awful and I was locked into a contract where I couldn’t cancel. Thanks for this list Sean!

[@AlanOgle]

Just found your channel. Good video. And great to meet another Ogle!

[@breakingeighty]

Gotta say, you have fantastic taste in names!

[@PaulJamison]

Just subbed! Great video Sean, thanks for sharing this helpful membership info.

[@SwiftBoat]

I got my initiation fee back at an non-equity club when the club closed. Also, ask if there are classes of membership. I know people who ran out of the club of the clubhouse you show in your video because they had a class of membership where they were getting screwed compared to other members. Also ask how many members they have. One course, should have no more than 300 members. Finally, out of town equity members are bad.

[@chadallen4966]

Ive never been the 1st viewer on a video awsome

[@breakingeighty]

Awww yeeah! Thanks for being here :)

[@marketsmoto3180]

Why am I joining a club? Simple, the same reason I go to an all-you-can-eat prime rib buffet...... to eat so much f-in steak imma put em outta business! lmao, But I am serious about playing that much golf lol

[@jadesmith6823]

So lucky in Australia...

[@drans60]

Question for you. If you are joining an equity club and that club is profitable, do you get profit sharing?

[@BakoSooner]

I’m on my third CC (due to moving jobs) and have never seen money being handed back. They’ll usually save any profit for potential future projects.

[@pauletteweste4433]

Are women allowed to join?

[@marketsmoto3180]

wait, lol, did you just admit to having a slice for multiple years and not correcting it? lol

[@nicolasbitcoin2549]

That baltusrol B roll though 🙏

[@manchesterunitedakamrtread8317]

Technically if you don't make a million and over dont join

[@jbh199]

At 71 considering joining a country club vs membership at 9 hole course. Not sure I can justify the all in 13k country club cost vs 1.3k annual membership at 9 hole course Any thoughts would be appreciated

[@breakingeighty]

Definitely depends on your own personal situation, but some things to consider: How much would you use additional country club facilities? Practice facilities, dining, other sports etc. Do you have any friends that are there? Or are you looking to join a community to build your social network? Alternatively, do you have a regular group of people you play with at the 9 hole course? If you join a club, you likely wont be doing that as regularly. Is having a full 18 holes going to enhance your enjoyment of the game? Is one closer and more convenient than the other? The CC is almost always a luxury expense, but to all these questions are favorable then it may be worth doing it.

[@jbh199]

@breakingeighty I was a member of the cc for 15 years some time ago. Both are close, money isn't an issue. As I originally mentioned I'm not sure at 71 I can get the full benefit of a country club membership. I'm looking at this as my exercise vehicle. I can't walk the cc without a caddie for 100 plus the 9 hole allows electric carts

[@breakingeighty]

@@jbh199 In that case, it sounds like you have all the information you need, so it's just a matter of what you decide is best for you. But based on this message, sounds like you're leaning towards sticking with the 9 hole - which can be great as well.

[@jbh199]

@@breakingeighty Thanks for your feedback it's greatly appreciated Smash the like button 👇👇

[@romewasnotbuiltinaday]

I'd never join a nine hole course. Too easy to get bored with it. I play an 18 but play the front much more often b/c it's very hilly and I like the exercise. After a number of rounds though I get tired of it and start requesting the back for a bit. Then it's rinse and repeat.