Seeking Advice Re Priority Memberships
Hi All: I've been reading these posts for about two years and in July I'm finally closing on a new build in Fernandina where I will be a FROG. However, I'm still not clear on the best way for me to get into the golfing program in TV. None of my current friends in TV are as avid golfers as I am, and I'm going to have to develop a full circle of golfing buddies when I come down. I understand there are the green fees, the trail fee, the slightly reduced green fees with the different number of priority course memberships, and the need to make tee times. But I still have some other questions. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
I'm a life-time golfer (66 years-old) whose skills have lately eroded playing about once a week to a 12 handicap. My goal is to get back down to a single number and I'm feeling confident that with the time I'll be able to give my game that will happen. I expect I will play at least 3 days per week on a championship course and two or more days on a 9 hole (more championship if financially feasible). I also love the competition of golf, and I'm looking for the friendship and friendly competitiveness that I'm used to. In my sporting life we play for small amounts of money just to get the juices flowing, and even a one dollar bet has meaning.
My conflict is how many championship memberships I should sign up for when I first come down. My guess is that I will want to play around as a single at the different courses until I find the right group that I fit with. But I suspect that I will not want to sign up for all of the priority memberships, but I'm afraid that if I fail to sign up for all the course memberships, I will miss out on something. Any suggestions?
Are there some particular courses that have a more active competitive league or group than others? Which courses have the best open men's day tournaments? Are there some courses that are known for big money games, or cutthroat massaged handicaps? Are there some courses that are commonly in worst condition than others. Your personal observations and opinions would be appreciated.
Swampy
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