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Ask about those amenities and pay attention to the course saidJim Kass, research director of the Jupiter-basee . Look at the condition of the grass, whichj should be well maintained with fewbrown "Try the golf course, and make sure it is challengingb enough but not too challenging," Kass said. Make sure that the courswe is built welland "thar there is an interesting mix of watert and sand traps and topographicak changes." Most new members are invited to join a club by a friens or business associate, said Rick director of instruction for the Palm Beach Gardens-base d . If invited to ask about the fees. The initiaol fee to join a club can be equit yor nonequity.
Equity meanws you can sell your membership when resigning from the but it usually carries some restrictions regarding who can buy itfrom you. Equityg positions often mean members get a vote in changess tothe club. Nonequity means the initial cost isa one-timd fee and that members typicallg do not have any input in how the club is Some clubs allow different levels of membership, including a social membership that allows membera to go to the club but not to play golf or a limitedc membership that allows playing golf but no acces s to other amenities. Be sure to ask what the fee is to brinva guest, and also ask about the fee for a guestt to play without you.
Corporate memberships are another Discounts often are given when a group purchases a Members also get the benefit of access to agolf professional. The golf pro'ss job is often to help golfers withtheitr game. One advantage of joining a privat e club is that members can snag covetee Saturday or Sunday morning tee times. Another option besides privatse clubsare semi-private clubs. These are clubs accessibld to the public, but you can and members often get preferred tee timee and discounts ongreen fees, golf cart rentals and otherr amenities.
Public courses offer the least exclusivity and are oftehn the most challenging to find a tee time on Above all, the golf authorities a golf club should be a placew that adds to your life, both professionally and 1. Is the initiation fee an equity ornonequitgy position? 2. Do members get preferencse fortee times? 3. What are the fees for guests ? 4. Is there a club minimu m for what I have tospend here? 5. What amenities do you have for families?