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calgarygeologist · 03-24-2016, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by prarieboy

Last year was the first time it was offered. It's a great course. If you live in the NW the location is hard to beat.

Yeah, it is a nice course and for me it is a great location because we live in Varsity. Unfortunately I'm unemployed right now so spending $5k on a golf membership is not the smartest thing to do. Hopefully next season though.

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Originally Posted by CarlLester

Not sure if it is the case here, but I would suspect any "premium" above the typical annual would be applied against your initiation fee if you chose to join. That is how I have seen it applied at other private clubs.

From what I have seen, they will apply $750 from the $5080 towards initiation if you want to become a member.

darklord700 · 03-24-2016, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by calgarygeologist

I don't know if Silver Springs Golf Course has offered trial memberships in the past but they are doing it this summer. I don't have all the details but the membership is $5080.

I couldn't find this on their website, where did you see that?

$5K is pretty stiff in NW. Only Hamptons is at this range and the rest are all in $3K-$4K range.

Speaking of which, I saw the Hamptons reconfiguration plans. Hamptons is already playing very tight and it'll feel even tighter after the reconfiguration. Not a good move for golf.

calgarygeologist · 03-24-2016, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by darklord700

I couldn't find this on their website, where did you see that?

$5K is pretty stiff in NW. Only Hamptons is at this range and the rest are all in $3K-$4K range.

Speaking of which, I saw the Hamptons reconfiguration plans. Hamptons is already playing very tight and it'll feel even tighter after the reconfiguration. Not a good move for golf.

They have signs up around the Varsity community. On their website if you pull up the application form the Trial Membership is listed in their table of fees.

I think Country Hills is also offering a pretty attractive one year membership at under $4000. That is the only other course I would consider picking up a membership for.

darklord700 · 03-24-2016, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by calgarygeologist

They have signs up around the Varsity community. On their website if you pull up the application form the Trial Membership is listed in their table of fees.

I think Country Hills is also offering a pretty attractive one year membership at under $4000. That is the only other course I would consider picking up a membership for.

I see. $30K membership buy-in is pretty high to me. There're a few designate memberships for Country Hills for sale on Kijiji, you can get one in the low $3K. I got one too and am stoked to play there this year.

EverfresH15 · 03-24-2016, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by malcolmk14

Played Gleneagles this morning. Course is awesome for March! Can't believe we're golfing already.

40-46-86 first round of the year.

Was it worth paying full price? If thats what you paid. Just seems crazy that courses charge full price when the course isnt in peak condition.

Zarley · 03-24-2016, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by darklord700

Speaking of which, I saw the Hamptons reconfiguration plans. Hamptons is already playing very tight and it'll feel even tighter after the reconfiguration. Not a good move for golf.

Brutal, that course is already jammed up against housing. I've never been a fan of courses where you feel like you're walking through someone's backyard.

I feel sorry for members.

darklord700 · 03-24-2016, 12:32 PM

Nm

chedder · 03-24-2016, 12:45 PM

Claresholm opened last Monday as well.

AltaGuy · 03-24-2016, 12:51 PM

Silver Springs is definitely one of my favourite courses. Had I the money, it's probably the course in Calgary I'd choose.

malcolmk14 · 03-24-2016, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by CarlLester

Wondering if we should start a WITB (what's in the bag?) for 2016....?

I'll start but we can let it die if nobody is interested!

Driver: Cobra FlyZ+
3-Wood: still to be determined
Hybrid: Ping Crossover
Irons: Titleist 714 AP2 (4-P)
Wedges: Vokey SM5 (50-56-60)
Putter: Bettinardi Studio Stock 15

Feeling like I might have the right gaps filled this year. 3 wood is always a last minute decision (a 17 degree Adams XTD hybrid is my default). And putter might revert back to my old Odyssey 330.

Driver: Cobra AMP Cell with a Tour AD Di-7s shaft
3-wood: Callaway X-Hot with Fubuki Alpha 70g x-stiff
Hybrid: TBD
Irons: Cleveland 588TT (4-G)
Wedges: 55 and 59 degree Cobra Trusty Rusty's
Putter: 2014 Scotty Cameron Newport 2.5

malcolmk14 · 03-24-2016, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by EverfresH15

Was it worth paying full price? If thats what you paid. Just seems crazy that courses charge full price when the course isnt in peak condition.

It was $83 with a pull cart on Wednesday at 11 AM. I don't know if that's full price.

Dion · 03-24-2016, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by CarlLester

Wondering if we should start a WITB (what's in the bag?) for 2016....?

I'll start but we can let it die if nobody is interested!

Driver: Cobra FlyZ+
3-Wood: still to be determined
Hybrid: Ping Crossover
Irons: Titleist 714 AP2 (4-P)
Wedges: Vokey SM5 (50-56-60)
Putter: Bettinardi Studio Stock 15

Feeling like I might have the right gaps filled this year. 3 wood is always a last minute decision (a 17 degree Adams XTD hybrid is my default). And putter might revert back to my old Odyssey 330.

Taylormade 07 Burner draw driver
Taylormade 07 Burner 3 wood
Callaway Diablo Edge #4 and #5 Hybrids
Mizuno MX17 irons (5-PW)
Taylormade R7 gap and sand wedge
Taylormade TM 110 33" putter

Saint Troy · 03-24-2016, 06:12 PM

Heritage Pointe open April 8th, first two weeks $75 including cart...

Dion · 03-28-2016, 11:44 PM

Got a tee time at Speargrass on Friday. Looking forward to my first round of the year. Also a chance to hit my new irons.

Bunk · 03-29-2016, 08:41 AM

Taking Friday off to play. Just looks too nice. Thinking maybe Gleneagles. Anyone want to join?

Weitz · 03-29-2016, 09:09 AM

I have a tee time at Glen Eagles friday.

Do they have a range open or anything yet? Haven't swung a club yet this year...

Flabbibulin · 03-29-2016, 09:15 AM

I'm hoping to take Friday off as well for first round, but haven't decided where.

EverfresH15 · 03-29-2016, 10:07 AM

Golfing at Elbow at 1232 if anyone is free and wants to join. They only have 4 ppl booked from 12 till 2. Cart would be free as well.

Gravitykillr · 03-30-2016, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CarlLester

Wondering if we should start a WITB (what's in the bag?) for 2016....?

I'll start but we can let it die if nobody is interested!

Driver: Cobra FlyZ+
3-Wood: still to be determined
Hybrid: Ping Crossover
Irons: Titleist 714 AP2 (4-P)
Wedges: Vokey SM5 (50-56-60)
Putter: Bettinardi Studio Stock 15

Feeling like I might have the right gaps filled this year. 3 wood is always a last minute decision (a 17 degree Adams XTD hybrid is my default). And putter might revert back to my old Odyssey 330.

Driver: Ping G25/Taylormade R15
3 wood: Ping I25
5 wood: Nike Vapor Flex
Irons: Taylormade Rocketbladz (4 - AW)
Wedges: Titleist 56 and 60
Putter: Taylormade Spider Mallet

Dion · 03-30-2016, 03:01 PM

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