Philly Golf Guy
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- Joined
- Nov 7, 2012
- Messages
- 9,103
- Reaction score
- 7
- Handicap
- USGA 14
Maybe this is area specific, but there is no comparison between private and resort/semi-private courses around here. Private courses are empty while semi/resort are generally full. The resort course I played yesterday was packed and our tee time was even bumped a little to allow members to go in front of us. It's a big difference between privates and the others up here and really, most privates are cost prohibitive for most people. But even the 9 hole I belonged to for a few years was fairly empty most of the time, even though the cost was on par with most semi/resort memberships. Maybe the 9-hole nature of the club kept the flocks away.
I've looked into joining a couple resorts as I thought it might be good for getaways (Hershey and Seaview). I enjoy the courses at both, but crowds would be hinderance at both and couldn't figure out what I'd be paying for. Although not a resort, I know Roycebrook is a semi and has 2 courses, one of which is reserved for members. I'd be interested to see how their play is on the members course, as the public one gets lots of play, even though it's pricey.
If there was a resort course where crowds weren't an issue and offered upscale amenities of a private club on a course I enjoyed playing, I'd check it out for sure. That place just doesn't exist around here though.
I've looked into joining a couple resorts as I thought it might be good for getaways (Hershey and Seaview). I enjoy the courses at both, but crowds would be hinderance at both and couldn't figure out what I'd be paying for. Although not a resort, I know Roycebrook is a semi and has 2 courses, one of which is reserved for members. I'd be interested to see how their play is on the members course, as the public one gets lots of play, even though it's pricey.
If there was a resort course where crowds weren't an issue and offered upscale amenities of a private club on a course I enjoyed playing, I'd check it out for sure. That place just doesn't exist around here though.