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Golf Club Memberships

For information on joining a golf club please email info@ausgolf.com.au

Welcome to the ausgolf Membership site where we aim to provide up-to-date information on the various golf club memberships available around Australia.

Joining a Golf Club involves more than selecting a course on which to play golf. Private Clubs of all descriptions are institutions valued and jealously guarded by their members in much the same way as one protects the family home. Members usually wish to preserve certain traditions and to enjoy the company of like-minded individuals both on the course and in the clubhouse. For these reasons, prospective members must usually be introduced by existing members of some standing, who need to assure their fellow members that the prospect will “fit in”. Whilst this may seem quite daunting and even “unfair” to a non-member, it works both ways, in as much as a substantial investment is often required in both time and dollars to gain Club membership. The annual fee at many inner city Private Golf Clubs is around $2000 and the Joining Fee can be several times this amount. Waiting periods of many years may be encountered.

An alternative or interim step to full Club Membership is to join an organisation that provides private course access along with handicap benefits.

Initially, many prospective Golf Club Members will be guided by social or business contacts who already belong to a desirable Club. For those new to golf or new to the area in which they wish to consider membership the selection process may be a little more basic.

Begin with the local street directory or the maps within The Golf Course Guide and identify Clubs within acceptable distance from home. Contact these Clubs and enquire about the process for gaining membership. Then ascertain if it is possible to play golf as a green fee player.

If green fee play is permitted, it is a simple matter to visit the course and assess its suitability. Access to the clubhouse will usually be provided. Try to strike up a conversation with members. Perhaps they will introduce you to others or offer to play golf with you.

Where unaccompanied visitors are not accepted, there may be circumstances whereby a “Manager Introduction” can be provided, particularly where memberships are available. In other cases it is necessary to find a member who is willing to invite you as his Guest.

Golf Club Memberships Available
For information on joining a golf club please email info@ausgolf.com.au

Below is a brief overview of some of the membership opportunities available around major Australian metropolitan centres. For further information on any of these clubs please email info@ausgolf.com.au

Victoria

Long Island Country Club, Mornington Peninsula
Long Island has launched a range of tailored membership packages including Summer/Winter, 9 hole and one day. More

Rosebud Country Club, Mornington Peninsula
Memberships are now available in all categories at the ever improving Rosebud Country Club

Sandhurst Golf Club, Carrum Downs, Melbourne
A private club with two new links style courses designed by Thomson, Wolveridge & Perrett and set within the Melbourne Sandbelt. North Course expected to be completed by December 2003. Membership available to land owners and shareholders.

Spring Valley Golf Club, Melbourne
Join a Sandbelt club today, Spring Valley is one of the Sandbelt's true hidden gems and currently has great value memberships available. Join now and receive three months of your membership FREE!

New South Wales

Twin Creeks
Exclusive memberships with owners rights are now available at Western Sydney’s landmark Development featuring a stunning Graham Marsh Championship Golf Course.

Kooindah Waters Golf Club
Kooindah Waters has launched its membership packages giving keen golfers the chance to purchase transferable membership and call the Club home.

Queensland

Pacific Harbour Golf & Country Club, Bribie Island
Memberships are now available at Queensland's hottest new golf club, Pacific Harbour on the beautiful Bribie Island. Designed by Ross Watson and managed by Troon Golf, members at Pacific Harbour will also have access to outstanding country club facilities that include tennis courts, swimming pool, gym, steam room and spa.

Arundel Hills Country Club, Gold Coast
One of the Gold Coast's premier clubs has a range of individual, family and corporate memberships available to residents and non-residents. Entrance fee and annual subscription.

Brookwater Golf Club, Brisbane
This Greg Norman designed golf club/residential development has a range of Resident, Non-Resident, Corporate and Social memberships available. Entrance fee and annual subscription.

Western Australia

Joondalup Country Club, Perth
Joondalup offers several different Membership categories from Full Playing to Corporate, Debenture Share and Social for those non-golfers who wish to enjoy the resort setting and facilities of the private Clubhouse. Entrance fee and annual subscription.