Dormie Club - Fully Private Starting 5/1/21

[PGood]

On 4/18/2021 at 8:30 PM, drl1534 said:

Playing Dormie Saturday for the first time (and probably last) through Tobacco Road on a trip package. Any thing specific to know before playing? 

 

Watch for ants and snakes. They get pretty bad there. 

[CactusGolf]

18 minutes ago, PGood said:

 

Watch for ants and snakes. They get pretty bad there. 

Didn't one of the caddies we had at Dormie step on a bees nest and still finished the round?

[TrueBlue4Lyfe]

Wonder how high it will jump in the rankings once it's no longer accessible to the public.

 

A good bit I'd bet 

Edited April 21, 2021 by TrueBlue4Lyfe

[burnsniper]

I got heard that they will have direct book play and stay packages.  I expect that his will be available at all Dormie network properties in the future.

[ND2005]

9 hours ago, burnsniper said:

I got heard that they will have direct book play and stay packages.  I expect that his will be available at all Dormie network properties in the future.

 

I have a hard time believing they would do that, as it would kill almost any point of joining the network. 

 

Their current model is 6000 dues, and then stay-and-play costs $800 per night (200 per person assuming a foursome) plus $150 guest fee for anyone not a member in your group. 

 

If you could just book direct, even if they upcharge on the lodging/golf rates vs the member rate (which frankly, I doubt they can do in places like Nebraska or Evansville, IN), there is no reason to put down the dues/initiation. 

 

Edited April 27, 2021 by ND2005

[drl1534]

2 hours ago, ND2005 said:

 

I have a hard time believing they would do that, as it would kill almost any point of joining the network. 

 

Their current model is 6000 dues, and then stay-and-play costs $800 per night (200 per person assuming a foursome) plus $150 guest fee for anyone not a member in your group. 

 

If you could just book direct, even if they upcharge on the lodging/golf rates vs the member rate (which frankly, I doubt they can do in places like Nebraska or Evansville, IN), there is no reason to put down the dues/initiation. 

 

Played there Saturday. I don’t expect there to be nonmember play based on the conversations I had with the staff. I’m assuming all the cabins they put in are for members to stay and play. When I asked about any type of rain check before the round since the forecast didn’t look great, I got a “we’re going private, so nothing we can do” type response. Which makes me believe you’re gona have to be or know a member going forward 

[burnsniper]

Tons of new golf auctions with Dormie Network play and stay packages.  Also, this is on their website:

 

https://www.dormienetwork.com/home/membership/stay-and-play-with-dormie-network-lpga-offer?utm_campaign=fall_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_source=WN_e-newsletter

 

I did notice I’d doesn’t mention Dormie Club but who knows if that is because they had outside deals with agents in NC that are expiring.  
 

Personally, I have only played Ballyhack and never had a trouble getting a tee time short notice through private club connections.

Edited April 27, 2021 by burnsniper

[ND2005]

26 minutes ago, burnsniper said:

Tons of new golf auctions with Dormie Network play and stay packages.  Also, this is on their website:

 

https://www.dormienetwork.com/home/membership/stay-and-play-with-dormie-network-lpga-offer?utm_campaign=fall_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_source=WN_e-newsletter

 

I did notice I’d doesn’t mention Dormie Club but who knows if that is because they had outside deals with agents in NC that are expiring.  
 

Personally, I have only played Ballyhack and never had a trouble getting a tee time short notice through private club connections.

auctions and charity promotions are very different than making it a core part of their business model. Tons of private courses participate in charity programs 

[burnsniper]

1 hour ago, ND2005 said:

auctions and charity promotions are very different than making it a core part of their business model. Tons of private courses participate in charity programs 

But the call it a “play and stay package” with an actual value.  They also use to specifically call it out for individual clubs on their website as part of there membership drive.

[ND2005]

51 minutes ago, burnsniper said:

But the call it a “play and stay package” with an actual value.  They also use to specifically call it out for individual clubs on their website as part of there membership drive.

Again, I think you're over-reading the situation. The "actual value" they listed is just the unaccompanied guest rate plus the rack rate for the room. 

 

All indications are they are moving toward being more private, not less. Not saying it' going to be Augusta National difficult to get on, but this would be the opposite of everything they've been working toward for the past few years. 

[Cottonseed.]

On 4/27/2021 at 11:30 AM, burnsniper said:

Tons of new golf auctions with Dormie Network play and stay packages.  Also, this is on their website:

 

https://www.dormienetwork.com/home/membership/stay-and-play-with-dormie-network-lpga-offer?utm_campaign=fall_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_source=WN_e-newsletter

 

I did notice I’d doesn’t mention Dormie Club but who knows if that is because they had outside deals with agents in NC that are expiring.  
 

Personally, I have only played Ballyhack and never had a trouble getting a tee time short notice through private club connections.

 

Been wanting to get up to Ballyhack. I am a member at a private club in GA that has been able to get me on other private courses. What was the deal there? multiple rounds? fee? stay at cabins?
Thanks!

[burnsniper]

5 hours ago, Cottonseed. said:

 

Been wanting to get up to Ballyhack. I am a member at a private club in GA that has been able to get me on other private courses. What was the deal there? multiple rounds? fee? stay at cabins?
Thanks!

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[MileHighGuye]

Headed to Pinehurst in November. Trying to get on Dormie club. Belong to a private club in Colorado. Have the pro call? Whats the best avenue since its private.

[canonlbp430]

On 5/29/2021 at 12:42 PM, bradleyguye said:

Headed to Pinehurst in November. Trying to get on Dormie club. Belong to a private club in Colorado. Have the pro call? Whats the best avenue since its private.

You will have to have a member host you. They can be with you or you can play unaccompanied with member host. Unaccompanied will cost double.

[ND2005]

3 hours ago, canonlbp430 said:

You will have to have a member host you. They can be with you or you can play unaccompanied with member host. Unaccompanied will cost double.

 

I'd be willing to bet they will honor reciprocal requests from other private courses. Probably looking at the unaccompanied rate though...

[AMM315]

I called 2-3 weeks ago asking if I could have a pro book a tee time for us. Was told I needed to have a National member of dormie network book the tee time in order to play. 

[jpbova]

 

**i will delete this message in 24 hours don’t quote me**

Edited June 8, 2021 by jpbova

[ND2005]

11 minutes ago, jpbova said:

Just call and say you are thinking about joining as a national member. 
 

**i will delete this message in 24 hours don’t quote me**

And then enjoy the $300 unaccompanied guest fee…

[jpbova]

1 minute ago, ND2005 said:

And then enjoy the $300 unaccompanied guest fee…

It’s not $300. I played there recently. YMMV
 

you really had to be that guy. Last time I help anyone out with courses to play in this area.

[ND2005]

Just now, jpbova said:

It’s not $300. I played there recently. YMMV
 

you really had to be that guy. Last time I help anyone out with courses to play in this area.

you really think they’ll just hand out free rounds to anyone who calls and says they’re considering joining? In the golf Mecca of the US? 
 
They’d be booked up every day if they did

[jpbova]

9 minutes ago, ND2005 said:

you really think they’ll just hand out free rounds to anyone who calls and says they’re considering joining? In the golf Mecca of the US? 
 
They’d be booked up every day if they did

It wasn’t free and it wasn’t  $300 either

Edited June 8, 2021 by jpbova

[ND2005]

Just now, jpbova said:

It wasn’t free and it was $300 either

I’ve played Dormie about a half dozen times and did actually consider joining. 
 
As of may 2021 when they went full private, $300 is the quoted rate for what they call a “discovery” visit for potential clients. 
 
you may be able get a discount if you push them, but as you said YMMV. That’s the rack rate now that they’ve gone full private. 
 
Calling them and saying you’re considering joining isn’t exactly a secret move, they get those calls every day. 

[jpbova]

5 minutes ago, ND2005 said:

As of may 2021 when they went full private, $300 is the quoted rate for what they call a “discovery” visit for potential clients. 
 
 
Calling them and saying you’re considering joining isn’t exactly a secret move, they get those calls every day. 

Okay. So they quote $300. Great. It’s not what I paid, and I didn’t wish to have my post quoted either, secret move or not.  Like I said, thanks for being that guy. This board sometimes. 

 

[ND2005]

Just now, jpbova said:

Okay. So they quote $300. Great. It’s not what I paid, and I didn’t wish to have my post quoted either, secret move or not.  Like I said, thanks for being that guy. This board sometimes. 

 

If you don’t want your post quoted, don’t post it publicly on the internet. Sorry “that guy” 

[jpbova]

Just now, ND2005 said:

If you don’t want your post quoted, don’t post it publicly on the internet. Sorry “that guy” 

Yeah. My fault for thinking people were decent 

[ND2005]

6 minutes ago, jpbova said:

Yeah. My fault for thinking people were decent 

Yes, because you really needed to keep that super secret tip of “just call them” off of the internet. 

real shocking tip there, glad you need to keep it a secret. 
 
I eagerly await your response as you clearly need the last word 

[cbbjr31]

We have a trip planned to the area and a guy from our group has a friend who is a member.  Does anyone know what the guest fee is now.  I see in this thread that there might be two prices depending on whether the member plays with us or not.  I also heard that if we are unaccompanied that we have to have a caddy.  Can anyone confirm this and what the fees are?

[davep043]

On 6/30/2021 at 4:42 PM, cbbjr31 said:

We have a trip planned to the area and a guy from our group has a friend who is a member.  Does anyone know what the guest fee is now.  I see in this thread that there might be two prices depending on whether the member plays with us or not.  I also heard that if we are unaccompanied that we have to have a caddy.  Can anyone confirm this and what the fees are?

Wouldn't it make sense to have your friend ask his member friend?  You'll have a lot more reliable information that way.

[canonlbp430]

On 6/30/2021 at 3:42 PM, cbbjr31 said:

We have a trip planned to the area and a guy from our group has a friend who is a member.  Does anyone know what the guest fee is now.  I see in this thread that there might be two prices depending on whether the member plays with us or not.  I also heard that if we are unaccompanied that we have to have a caddy.  Can anyone confirm this and what the fees are?

$150 accompanied, $300 unaccompanied. Unaccompanied you have to have a caddie if it’s like the other Dormie clubs.