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    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.

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    I use them. No problems.

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    Thanks mate. Might be the go I think.
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    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wenz View Post
    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wenz View Post
    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.
    Quote Originally Posted by Flavzz View Post
    That's decent! Thanks for the heads up.
    That's not bad at all!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wenz View Post
    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.
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    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?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Flavzz View Post
    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?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wenz View Post
    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.
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    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?

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

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    Quote Originally Posted by AndyP View Post
    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sydney Hacker View Post
    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.

    Quote Originally Posted by markTHEblake View Post
    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).

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    Quote Originally Posted by AndyP View Post
    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?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wenz View Post
    @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.

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    Do you know who TC?

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    Quote Originally Posted by AndyP View Post
    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

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    There is igolf Qld as well for $150.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hatchman View Post
    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by AndyP View Post
    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

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    Quote Originally Posted by AndyP View Post
    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
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    Quote Originally Posted by markTHEblake View Post
    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by AndyP View Post
    The golf course is probably helping to keep that club afloat.
    Its the other way around
    Luke is way out there with his thinking for getting more revenue for the golf club, who would have thought of hosting an NRL team on a driving range, and then pulled it off. He has also got a DA approved for a conference centre and hotel

    Gailes Golf 101 - $99
    That's gotta be the best option, affiliation fees are around $70+ per annum now, so unlikely to find a cheaper deal.
    and at least no club you visit will treat you like a scab
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    Quote Originally Posted by markTHEblake View Post
    Its the other way around
    Luke is way out there with his thinking for getting more revenue for the golf club, who would have thought of hosting an NRL team on a driving range, and then pulled it off. He has also got a DA approved for a conference centre and hotel
    Hyatt Coolum has AFL and NRL games on its range over 20 years ago.

    I'll keep looking around. It might be just as easy to stay with SGA, as it doesn't follow a set membership year either. It is nice to see some clubs providing some more flexible options now. Carbrook seemed to be on the ball with their offering.


 

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