National membership - $100k budget

[awalk21]

These are all great options to consider and good advice in general. I appreciate. 

 

Bluejack didn't even cross my mind but I do have family in Houston, so that could make sense and I will check it out further! 

[ND2005]

1 hour ago, awalk21 said:

These are all great options to consider and good advice in general. I appreciate. 

 

Bluejack didn't even cross my mind but I do have family in Houston, so that could make sense and I will check it out further! 

Great course and excellent facilities with some really fun stuff (lighted short course/putting green, good family options) 

[seus777]

Stone Eagle in Palm Desert

[monty09]

On 1/8/2024 at 8:09 PM, ND2005 said:

Great course and excellent facilities with some really fun stuff (lighted short course/putting green, good family options) 

 

 

I think its more fun then most of any top 100 list 

[Husker4theSpurs]

Haven't played it yet, but Old Barnwell near Aiken, SC starting to appeal to me. Their mission may not appeal to all persons however. Forest Creek continues to come to mind ... Pinehurst ... 36 holes of Fazio (depending how you feel about that). A bit of lodging on site.

[carrera]

5 hours ago, Husker4theSpurs said:

Their mission may not appeal to all persons however.

Can you expand/explain?

[golfortennis]

Three Jack National still has some openings.

[Husker4theSpurs]

5 hours ago, carrera said:

Can you expand/explain?

They're very much about diversity and inclusion ... some people don't like that kind of focus and regardless of politics don't want their club to have a greater mission than just being a place to get away.

[carrera]

13 hours ago, Husker4theSpurs said:

They're very much about diversity and inclusion ... some people don't like that kind of focus and regardless of politics don't want their club to have a greater mission than just being a place to get away.

Copy...understood.

[jda]

Just for my own curiosity, what about joining a TPC and going around to all of them?

[JetSpeed79]

On 1/2/2024 at 11:06 AM, jda said:

I am a little older than you and all that I can offer is that tastes and areas change over 30-40 years.  I would find and area that you like and then worry about golf later - until then, travel around and play a lot of places.  You are not even going to know if you REALLY like a club until you get to know all of the members and find out if they are cool or a bunch of doochers... and they can change out too.

 

For example, I used to want to move to Florida, but now my tastes have changed more to San Diego or Honolulu.  When I was younger, I never would have considered Palm Springs, but I really like it just for golf and relaxing - maybe not to live there for long.

 

Then, when you pick, don't get upset if 40 years does not happen... just have the attitude that you are going to enjoy it as long as you enjoy it and then move on.  You might get 40 years, but you also might be done with an area after 15 or 20.

 

Lastly, if you have a partner in life, let them have a large say in the general area... this will help you out a bunch.  You can usually figure out great golf anywhere if they are happy.

There’s a lot of wisdom in this post. Reminds me of the “forever home”. Seems like those usually end up being more like 10 year homes. Not for any negative reason, but needs and circumstances evolve over time. 

[Dancin]

5 hours ago, jda said:

Just for my own curiosity, what about joining a TPC and going around to all of them?

Very few of the TPC courses are great and you only get a good deal at the private ones when traveling.

[Bryceman27]

If you have family in the Houston area I'd vote Bluejack. Last I heard it was still about $105k initiation and somewhere around $15k annually. I've had the pleasure of playing a few times now and the community, facilities and atmosphere is so amazing and laid back. 

[srs06d]

On 1/20/2024 at 12:51 AM, Husker4theSpurs said:

They're very much about diversity and inclusion ... some people don't like that kind of focus and regardless of politics don't want their club to have a greater mission than just being a place to get away.

Not to continue this tangent but this is somewhat apropos to the topic...People of all types that can afford a mere $500 tee time have the limited opportunity to play Old Barnwell in April https://oldbarnwell.com/april-access/

 

All for private course that allow limited public play but the price is somewhat ironic given the mission statement. 

[monty09]

12 hours ago, Bryceman27 said:

If you have family in the Houston area I'd vote Bluejack. Last I heard it was still about $105k initiation and somewhere around $15k annually. I've had the pleasure of playing a few times now and the community, facilities and atmosphere is so amazing and laid back. 

 

180k and 26k dues

[ND2005]

2 hours ago, srs06d said:

Not to continue this tangent but this is somewhat apropos to the topic...People of all types that can afford a mere $500 tee time have the limited opportunity to play Old Barnwell in April https://oldbarnwell.com/april-access/

 

All for private course that allow limited public play but the price is somewhat ironic given the mission statement. 

I mean they specifically say on the website that the profits they make off these April rounds will be used FOR that mission….

 

its no secret that these new Aiken clubs plan on using the Masters as a cash cow

[jkody]

2 hours ago, monty09 said:

 

180k and 26k dues

 

For national? If so, that is a lot in dues for national-level membership.

[monty09]

2 hours ago, jkody said:

 

For national? If so, that is a lot in dues for national-level membership.

it has gone up every year for last 4 seasons 

[Husker4theSpurs]

14 hours ago, srs06d said:

Not to continue this tangent but this is somewhat apropos to the topic...People of all types that can afford a mere $500 tee time have the limited opportunity to play Old Barnwell in April https://oldbarnwell.com/april-access/

 

All for private course that allow limited public play but the price is somewhat ironic given the mission statement. 

But it's also SIGNIFICANTLY cheaper than all the rest of the courses of similar quality in the area that week. The Tree Farm is asking $940 a man ($3200 a tee time + $140 caddy fee). Sage Valley $5k for a foursome.

[canonlbp430]

12 hours ago, Husker4theSpurs said:

But it's also SIGNIFICANTLY cheaper than all the rest of the courses of similar quality in the area that week. The Tree Farm is asking $940 a man ($3200 a tee time + $140 caddy fee). Sage Valley $5k for a foursome.

 

Wow Sage Valley has doubled in the last five years.

Edited January 23 by canonlbp430

[monty09]

13 hours ago, Husker4theSpurs said:

But it's also SIGNIFICANTLY cheaper than all the rest of the courses of similar quality in the area that week. The Tree Farm is asking $940 a man ($3200 a tee time + $140 caddy fee). Sage Valley $5k for a foursome.

 

 

I think the added comp in the area will see those prices fall...  Palmetto and Sage had it locked up but now they have a few more people at the party... 

[ND2005]

3 hours ago, canonlbp430 said:

 

Wow golf has doubled in the last five years.

fixed that quote for you 

[ChrisATL]

On 12/24/2023 at 10:23 AM, brownm said:

Have you looked at things like Dormie network, or even investigated Outpost Club membership? If you want to travel and play with new people, I know someone who has leveraged contacts from Outpost club to play a lot of top courses. Unless you are purchasing a second home at the site of your national membership, the ability to hit a bunch of different courses sounds more appealing with a multi-club membership. 

 

I've got a friend that is part of DN and loves it - could be a great option since it gives you access to a couple clubs spread out across the country.  

[mizuno player]

Of it were me. 

 

I'd look Palm Springs, LaQuinta 

 

Something out of left field. 

Kinloch in VA.  It's just an unbelievable golf course. Superb condition and very reasonable as a national membership. At least last time I checked. 

 

It's about 60 minutes outside Williamsburg, VA. 

[ChattGolfer7]

I've researched this topic almost nonstop for the last couple of years and a sneaky good national deal that I've stumbled across is Hamilton Farm Golf Club in New Jersey. Great 18 hole course, a USGA rated 18 hole par 3 course, caddies, housing on site, and 30 minutes from the airport. Last I heard the initiation was around 20k for national. 

 

Another play running some deals is Dismal River in Nebraska. 36 holes with housing on site. When I was looking into it, they had just lost some greens from a bad winter so idk where that stands.

[krikro]

Did you consider overseas membership in the UK? It's a pocket change compared to US rates and courses are amazing. A recent article: https://golf.com/lifestyle/money-game-why-consider-overseas-golf-club-membership/

[me05501]

On 4/3/2024 at 8:33 AM, ChattGolfer7 said:

I've researched this topic almost nonstop for the last couple of years and a sneaky good national deal that I've stumbled across is Hamilton Farm Golf Club in New Jersey. Great 18 hole course, a USGA rated 18 hole par 3 course, caddies, housing on site, and 30 minutes from the airport. Last I heard the initiation was around 20k for national. 

 

Another play running some deals is Dismal River in Nebraska. 36 holes with housing on site. When I was looking into it, they had just lost some greens from a bad winter so idk where that stands.

 

Hello from Signal Mountain. 

 

I can't imagine naming a club Dismal River. Maybe it's a ruse to keep people away. 

[Dancin]

42 minutes ago, me05501 said:

 

Hello from Signal Mountain. 

 

I can't imagine naming a club Dismal River. Maybe it's a ruse to keep people away. 

That's the name of the river it was built near

Edited April 5 by Dancin

[me05501]

6 minutes ago, Dancin said:

That's the name of the river it was built near

 

I mean yeah, obviously, but it doesn't make it a good name for a club. 

[JetSpeed79]

7 hours ago, me05501 said:

 

Hello from Signal Mountain. 

 

I can't imagine naming a club Dismal River. Maybe it's a ruse to keep people away. 

😂😂

 

Same company that owns Crotch Rash Canyon. Great club (complimentary Gold Bond in every locker).