Online handicaps

[Flavzz]

So I'm looking for a handicap only rather than joining a club at this stage. I was considering Social Golf Australia who do it for $95 a year. Has anyone used them? Suggestions for any others are welcome.

[AndyP]

I use them. No problems.

[Flavzz]

Thanks mate. Might be the go I think.

[Wenz]

Sandy creek golf club are doing a pay as you play membership atm.
$99 gets you GA handicap, 7 day rights, 15 rounds a year @ $30 then reverts to normal price after that.

[Flavzz]

Sandy creek golf club are doing a pay as you play membership atm. $99 gets you GA handicap, 7 day rights, 15 rounds a year @ $30 then reverts to normal price after that.

That's decent! Thanks for the heads up.

[nadg63]

Sandy creek golf club are doing a pay as you play membership atm.
$99 gets you GA handicap, 7 day rights, 15 rounds a year @ $30 then reverts to normal price after that.

That's decent! Thanks for the heads up.

That's not bad at all!

[Hatchman]

Sandy creek golf club are doing a pay as you play membership atm.
$99 gets you GA handicap, 7 day rights, 15 rounds a year @ $30 then reverts to normal price after that.

That's a pretty good deal TBH.
I'd seriously consider that if there wasn't some people at that club I chose to avoid all contact with.

[Wenz]

Great deal. Me and my brother have both signed up recently.
Better to support a local club then in the pocket of some online club.
Course conditioning isn't where it should be due to a "busted pipe" spilling 5mil litres of water during dec/jan. With the recent rain, it is getting a lot better but still a long way to go.

@Hatchy, PM me who they are, maybe they have left?

[Hatchman]

Great deal. Me and my brother have both signed up recently.
Better to support a local club then in the pocket of some online club.
Course conditioning isn't where it should be due to a "busted pipe" spilling 5mil litres of water during dec/jan. With the recent rain, it is getting a lot better but still a long way to go.

@Hatchy, PM me who they are, maybe they have left?

They are still most definitely there.
It's only my opinion so I'll keep it to myself so not to bias others who don't know them like have for many years.

[thecollective]

@Hatchy, PM me who they are, maybe they have left?

We just had one of their top pennant players move to us, word is he feels a lot more at home.

[Hatchman]

So I'm looking for a handicap only rather than joining a club at this stage. I was considering Social Golf Australia who do it for $95 a year. Has anyone used them? Suggestions for any others are welcome.

I looked into this a little bit as being able to retain a Hcp is something I'd like to do without having the costly club membership that 1. Does not fit my Budget and 2. I wont get any value out of only playing a hand full of games a year.

With what Wenz posted and looking at another similar option where HardPan on this forum plays I've broken it up into some Pros and Cons

Social Golf Australia
Cost of $95 a year and pay agreed/arranged Green Fee rate for each game.
Pros
$95
Golf Link Hcp that can be used to play Comp anywhere
Cons
One game a month on a set date with the S.A arm (no compulsory)
No home course

Sandy Creek
Cost of $99 a year and pay agreed/arranged Green Fee rate for each game.
Pros
$99
Golf Link Hcp that can be used to play Comp anywhere
A 18 hole home course
Can chose what day you want to play
Course is of a good standard
Cons
I wont put in my own personal issue here so I can't see any real Con apart from maybe location/travel but for limit use is it an issue?

North Haven Golf Club (Hard_Pans Home)
Cost of $110 a year and pay agreed/arranged Green Fee rate for each game. (hope this is correct as taken from web)
Pros
$110
Golf Link Hcp that can be used to play Comp anywhere
A home course
Can chose what day you want to play
Someone off the Forum is a Member
Cons
Course & condition not in the same league as Sandy Creek (sorry HP, not meant to offend)
Maybe location/travel but for limit use is it an issue?

[Flavzz]

I looked into this a little bit as being able to retain a Hcp is something I'd like to do without having the costly club membership that 1. Does not fit my Budget and 2. I wont get any value out of only playing a hand full of games a year.With what Wenz posted and looking at another similar option where HardPan on this forum plays I've broken it up into some Pros and ConsSocial Golf AustraliaCost of $95 a year and pay agreed/arranged Green Fee rate for each game.Pros$95 Golf Link Hcp that can be used to play Comp anywhereConsOne game a month on a set date with the S.A arm (no compulsory) No home courseSandy CreekCost of $99 a year and pay agreed/arranged Green Fee rate for each game.Pros$99Golf Link Hcp that can be used to play Comp anywhereA 18 hole home courseCan chose what day you want to playCourse is of a good standardConsI wont put in my own personal issue here so I can't see any real Con apart from maybe location/travel but for limit use is it an issue?North Haven Golf Club (Hard_Pans Home)Cost of $110 a year and pay agreed/arranged Green Fee rate for each game. (hope this is correct as taken from web)Pros$110Golf Link Hcp that can be used to play Comp anywhereA home courseCan chose what day you want to playSomeone off the Forum is a MemberConsCourse & condition not in the same league as Sandy Creek (sorry HP, not meant to offend)Maybe location/travel but for limit use is it an issue?

Good summary Hatchy. My only issue is I'm so far from the club (Sandy Creek) that it will be just as effective as the SGA membership. There is also the option with SGA to submit conforming social rounds which if you break your cap they consider for submission.

[nadg63]

I looked into this a little bit as being able to retain a Hcp is something I'd like to do without having the costly club membership that 1. Does not fit my Budget and 2. I wont get any value out of only playing a hand full of games a year.

With what Wenz posted and looking at another similar option where HardPan on this forum plays I've broken it up into some Pros and Cons

Social Golf Australia
Cost of $95 a year and pay agreed/arranged Green Fee rate for each game.
Pros
$95
Golf Link Hcp that can be used to play Comp anywhere
Cons
One game a month on a set date with the S.A arm (no compulsory)
No home course

Sandy Creek
Cost of $99 a year and pay agreed/arranged Green Fee rate for each game.
Pros
$99
Golf Link Hcp that can be used to play Comp anywhere
A 18 hole home course
Can chose what day you want to play
Course is of a good standard
Cons
I wont put in my own personal issue here so I can't see any real Con apart from maybe location/travel but for limit use is it an issue?

North Haven Golf Club (Hard_Pans Home)
Cost of $110 a year and pay agreed/arranged Green Fee rate for each game. (hope this is correct as taken from web)
Pros
$110
Golf Link Hcp that can be used to play Comp anywhere
A home course
Can chose what day you want to play
Someone off the Forum is a Member
Cons
Course & condition not in the same league as Sandy Creek (sorry HP, not meant to offend)
Maybe location/travel but for limit use is it an issue?

A couple that have caught my eye down south are:

Thaxted Park - have a $300 Twilight category, Sun-Fri but doesn't give times available etc!? (maybe they have enough members already as they have not bothered to answer the emails I sent them asking for more details regarding this membership!)

Victor Harbor - $248 Pay as you Play, 12 months membership from joining date. 6 day playing rights (excludesSaturday play) subject to availability. Can gain & maintain a handicap.Cannot enter Club championship events. Maximum of 30 rounds of golfper year with discounted green fees payable of $25 per round for 18holes and $15 per round of 9 holes. No Reciprocal Rights

- $482 Casual membership, 12 months membership from joining date.7 day playing rights subject toavailability. Can gain & maintain a handicap. Cannot enter Clubchampionship events. Maximum of 15 rounds of golf in 12 monthsubscription period. No Reciprocal Rights.

Or there's always the option of back to The Vines on their Flexi membership - but been there done that!

[Hatchman]

A couple that have caught my eye down south are:

Thaxted Park - have a $300 Twilight category, Sun-Fri but doesn't give times available etc!? (maybe they have enough members already as they have not bothered to answer the emails I sent them asking for more details regarding this membership!)

Victor Harbor - $248 Pay as you Play, 12 months membership from joining date. 6 day playing rights (excludesSaturday play) subject to availability. Can gain & maintain a handicap.Cannot enter Club championship events. Maximum of 30 rounds of golfper year with discounted green fees payable of $25 per round for 18holes and $15 per round of 9 holes. No Reciprocal Rights

- $482 Casual membership, 12 months membership from joining date.7 day playing rights subject toavailability. Can gain & maintain a handicap. Cannot enter Clubchampionship events. Maximum of 15 rounds of golf in 12 monthsubscription period. No Reciprocal Rights.

Or there's always the option of back to The Vines on their Flexi membership - but been there done that!

The Victor one looks like too many $$$ for Membership with Pay per Play for games. That and the travel to get there.

Hardly thought Thaxted were in any position to not respond to enquireries from potential members. Maybe the White Whale that's throwing the cash around for the course has them complacent.

[AndyP]

I wonder if there are any deals like the Sandy Creek deal in Qld. I am currently without a handicap, as I won't need it until I play a comp, so I'm open to options.

Can you do some research for me too, Hatchy?

[markTHEblake]

I wonder if there are any deals like the Sandy Creek deal in Qld. I am currently without a handicap, as I won't need it until I play a comp, so I'm open to options.

Parkwood is $180, and I am sure there is a few more on Gold coast just a little higher than that.

[AndyP]

Not Qld Andy, but Mullumbimby has a $120 annual deal. You could play there while visiting your dealer?

I haven't played there, as I'm in no condition to do so after I meet my dealer, but it's an option.

Parkwood is $180, and I am sure there is a few more on Gold coast just a little higher than that.

Pro: Two rounds of golf included.
Con: The money goes to a rugby league club (Titans).

[Dcanto]

I haven't played there, as I'm in no condition to do so after I meet my dealer, but it's an option.Pro: Two rounds of golf included.Con: The money goes to a rugby league club (Titans).

The Titans could be supporting the same dealer?

[markTHEblake]

Con: The money goes to a rugby league club (Titans).

If you are being serious, no it doesnt. The Titans money, goes to a golf course

[AndyP]

If you are being serious, no it doesnt. The Titans money, goes to a golf course

The golf course is probably helping to keep that club afloat.

I looked around at a few Brisbane options.

Gailes Golf 101 - $99
The website says that it is a restricted membership, but you have to call for details.
I would expect that there are little to no additional benefits to the SGA membership. Maybe access to the Saturday timesheet, if it something that is currently restricted.

Oxley - $300
Full Seven Day access, on-going discounted green fees and Competition Fees charged at Member rates. Sat - $40 + comp fee. Other - $27 + comp fee.
Too much for the amount that I play.

Ashgrove - $300
Includes 12 pre-paid rounds, with the option to buy another 6 for $100 if you use them all.
Interesting, but I don't know if I would want to play Ashgrove that many times in one year. I'm not even playing 12 rounds in total at the moment.

[aussieashley]

I wonder if there are any deals like the Sandy Creek deal in Qld. I am currently without a handicap, as I won't need it until I play a comp, so I'm open to options.

Can you do some research for me too, Hatchy?

Bulimba Golf Club has a weekend membership for $205 including handicap and is affiliated with the BDGA.

http://bulimbagolfclub.com.au/golf-m...hip/membership

[MAZA68]

I wonder if there are any deals like the Sandy Creek deal in Qld. I am currently without a handicap, as I won't need it until I play a comp, so I'm open to options.

Can you do some research for me too, Hatchy?

Hills GC at Jimboomba do a Super 4 deal they call it - $149 +$60 for an AGU HCP, then $18 for Green Fees

[Sydney Hacker]

Not Qld Andy, but Mullumbimby has a $120 annual deal. You could play there while visiting your dealer?

[Wenz]

Do you know who TC?

[aussieashley]

There is igolf Qld as well for $150.