Considering Joining a Mens Club

[SlamMan]

I'm looking for an excuse to play a little more this summer and get better so I was considering joining a men's club. I live in Arvada so preferably something on that end of town.

 

I'm just picking up golf again after a few years off so I'm a hack right now. I've never played in a men's club so I'm not sure if it's a good option as a hack and a noob and I'm looking for some input.

[007iron]

I'm not in the Denver area but I think you'll getter responses in the golfwrx regional groups subforum and in the Colorado 2017 thread - a lot of active posters in the metro area

[masamitsu]

I'm looking for an excuse to play a little more this summer and get better so I was considering joining a men's club. I live in Arvada so preferably something on that end of town.

 

I'm just picking up golf again after a few years off so I'm a hack right now. I've never played in a men's club so I'm not sure if it's a good option as a hack and a noob and I'm looking for some input.

 

I can't speak for other clubs but I love mine (member at Blackstone / black Bear). We have about 210 members in the MGA, hold 11 MGA sponsored events a year (which are flighted) and all the guys are great. Not to mention the number of club sponsored events such as member/guest, member/member and club championship.

 

I would say if you're on the fence about doing it, do it. I think you'll enjoy it.

[SlamMan]

Thanks for the feedback, guys.

[deadsolid...shank]

When you guys talk about men's clubs in Denver, you're not actually joining the course correct? It's just a separate orgization that holds events at the course? Green fees and such still apply? Mainly a way to have regular competerive golf?

 

Sorry for all the questions, just not too familiar with this and since we're planning a move there fairly soon just trying to gain as much information as possible.

[SlamMan]

Yes, the men's clubs I've looked at are as you described. Indian Tree, the course near me is 90 bucks for the men's club for the season.

[TheKrushh]

I play at Highlands Ranch and you can join the men's club without being a member of the course.

[pseudoswede]

When you guys talk about men's clubs in Denver, you're not actually joining the course correct? It's just a separate orgization that holds events at the course? Green fees and such still apply? Mainly a way to have regular competerive golf?

 

Sorry for all the questions, just not too familiar with this and since we're planning a move there fairly soon just trying to gain as much information as possible.

 

Correct. Almost every public golf course has a men's golf association (or men's club). The only requirement is to pay the yearly fee. The format of each men's club and the types of tournaments they host varies greatly. Most men's club have their own website that can give you a better idea of how they operate.

 

Don't forget that there are also four traveling golf leagues in the Denver area. I like those because it allows you play on a variety of courses throughout the season.

[DavePelz4]

I'm looking for an excuse to play a little more this summer and get better so I was considering joining a men's club. I live in Arvada so preferably something on that end of town.

 

I'm just picking up golf again after a few years off so I'm a hack right now. I've never played in a men's club so I'm not sure if it's a good option as a hack and a noob and I'm looking for some input.

 

Looks like you're back into golf...and posting! Used to live in Arvada right by Standley Lake. What a great area!

[deadsolid...shank]

When you guys talk about men's clubs in Denver, you're not actually joining the course correct? It's just a separate orgization that holds events at the course? Green fees and such still apply? Mainly a way to have regular competerive golf?

 

Sorry for all the questions, just not too familiar with this and since we're planning a move there fairly soon just trying to gain as much information as possible.

 

Correct. Almost every public golf course has a men's golf association (or men's club). The only requirement is to pay the yearly fee. The format of each men's club and the types of tournaments they host varies greatly. Most men's club have their own website that can give you a better idea of how they operate.

 

Don't forget that there are also four traveling golf leagues in the Denver area. I like those because it allows you play on a variety of courses throughout the season.

 

That sounds like a lot of fun.

[SlamMan]

 

 

 

Don't forget that there are also four traveling golf leagues in the Denver area. I like those because it allows you play on a variety of courses throughout the season.

 

If you don't mind, what are the names of the leagues?

 

 

Looks like you're back into golf...and posting! Used to live in Arvada right by Standley Lake. What a great area!

 

Yeah, Arvada has been growing like crazy lately.

 

[pseudoswede]

If you don't mind, what are the names of the leagues?

 

I sent you a PM.

[drn92]

Welcome to Arvada. There is a men's club at West Woods that has a fairly full schedule with a bunch of options. They are renovating their clubhouse, so the social aspect may not be that great this year. Indian Tree might be a good option as well. Not a bad course at all.

 

drn92

[SlamMan]

Welcome to Arvada. There is a men's club at West Woods that has a fairly full schedule with a bunch of options. They are renovating their clubhouse, so the social aspect may not be that great this year. Indian Tree might be a good option as well. Not a bad course at all.

 

drn92

 

Haha. I actually grew up in the Arvada, Westminster area but thanks for the welcome. :drinks:

 

I'm pretty sure a buddy of mine signed up at Indian Tree so I'll probably do that.

[rkrech]

The Walnut Creek/Legacy Ridge men's club is really good. The events are fun and it's cool to mix the tournaments between two different courses.