Junior rMemberships in Philly / South Jersey

[EDH_614]

I recently re-located from Chicago to Collingswood, NJ and am hoping to find a club to join. I'm 30 y/o and play to a 7-handicap.  I've seen other posts that recommend Rolling Green and 1912 Club, but both are 25+ miles from where I'm living.

 

Based on the research I've done on course(s), amentities and proximity, it seems like Philly Cricket and Trump Philly are the two best options - even though Philly Cricket is only offering "intermediate" memberships at this time (does not give full playing privelages). If there are any here who are well-versed in the nearby clubs that are taking new members I'd love to get your thoughts.

 

Cost considerations are appreciated as well, but I should mention that I've already accepted the fact most clubs are asking 50%-100% more in upfront entrance fees and dues than they were 3-5 years ago.

[NJgolfer11]

I have not been there but have heard many good things about Ballamoor.

[hark114]

Laurel Creek Country Club is a nice golf course

[cma8516]

From Collingswood I'd look into Laurel Creek, Trump Philly, and Woodcrest (now called the Legacy Club). There's also Tavistock but I'm pretty sure there is a waitlist there and no clue on cost.

 

I don't have any info on cost for LC, but Trump Philly and Woodcrest should be pretty similar for under 39.

 

Looking at like $5k for both up front, $6k dues at Woodcrest (assuming single member) and Trump ~$6500. I'm currently at Trump and I also belonged to Woodcrest a few years ago. Woodcrest was recently bought so there is a lot of money going into the club for improvements, practice area, pool, etc. 

 

At this moment I would say Trump facilities are better overall but I haven't seen the updates at Woodcrest yet -- both courses are very nice. Trump can play very long if you like that. Woodcrest tips out around 6500.

 

Woodcrest would likely be the easiest to get back and forth to quickly. Memberships probably pretty similar in terms of a mix of old/young

 

Since its already mid-ish July, you may want to think about just playing whatever public courses you can in the area for a few months and then as we get into fall seeing if you can join up somewhere. Sometimes by October/November you can pay for the next year and play the rest of the current year and we can usually get plenty of rounds in October/November.

 

 

Edited July 11, 2022 by cma8516
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