[Chris Avore]

Hi everyone,

I hope this doesn't sound like I'm traveling to Georgia and would like someone to hook me up with a tee time at ANGC, but I'm curious to know more about the visitor access to Yale.

I'm traveling up that way next week and have read on GCA that guest access isn't quite as strict as other private clubs, and I would really enjoy the experience as it's been a while since playing my last Raynor/Mac course.

Again, if I sound like a jerk trying to trespass into a private club, that's wholeheartedly not my intention--just simply curiosity.

For what it's worth, I'll gladly buy lunch and provide lousy conversation and even worse golf for your entertainment purposes if someone elects to share a cart (KIDDING!)  next Thursday the 28th 

Thanks--

[Pete Lavallee]

Chris,

I've heard the policy is quite simple; your Pro calls and they allow you to play. Any Pro can call, from either a muni or private club. Hopefully those in the know will confirm this.

[John Moore II]

I guess people were right about this place, calling it Golf Club Access.

Don't count on it. Asking for access to private clubs through members of this site is a good way to make yourself Public Enemy #1, ESPECIALLY if you ask for it access on the main board.

[Chris Avore]

And to think I was going to ask about Shinnecock, NGLA, and the Country Club next.

[Sean Leary]

I guess people were right about this place, calling it Golf Club Access.

Don't count on it. Asking for access to private clubs through members of this site is a good way to make yourself Public Enemy #1, ESPECIALLY if you ask for it access on the main board.

JKM,

I'm quite sure that his tongue was planted firmly in cheek.

[John Moore II]

I guess people were right about this place, calling it Golf Club Access.

Don't count on it. Asking for access to private clubs through members of this site is a good way to make yourself Public Enemy #1, ESPECIALLY if you ask for it access on the main board.

JKM,

I'm quite sure that his tongue was planted firmly in cheek.

Well, since he's certainly quite new, I wanted to make sure there was no confusion.
Charles--I, myself, do not mind people asking to play. I'm at Mid South Club in Pinehurst. Feel free to ask to play anytime.

[Mike Demetriou]

Chris,
I am a member of a university club - the kind which is prevalent in most of the major cities across the country. My club, which is hardly exclusive in any way (other than status as an alumnis) has a reciprocal arrangement with the Yale Club. I suspect others do as well. I would gladly host you out there if I lived anywhere near Yale, but I'm in Chicago.  However, my advice would be to ask your friends that might have a similar club membership and they can probably arrange access for you. 

good luck,

Mike

[Carl Nichols]

I have been told (but have never confirmed) that Yale alums can call and get access for "unaccompanied guests."  If that's right -- and again, I'm not sure it is, though someone on here likely knows -- then you just need to find a Yale alum to call for you. 

[Chris Avore]

Carl and Mike,
Thanks for the ideas.  I've actually confirmed with the pro shop at Yale that you're right about the unaccompanied guest policy.  I've heard the course is in really great shape this time of year on top of it all...

[John Mayhugh]

I guess people were right about this place, calling it Golf Club Access.

Your first post and you're criticizing the discussion group? 

Chris,
I haven't played Yale in 8 or 9 years.  It was great back then and has been vastly improved since.  You should love it.

[Chris Avore]

Your first post and you're criticizing the discussion group? 

funny, i thought the exact same thing.

Chris,
I haven't played Yale in 8 or 9 years.  It was great back then and has been vastly improved since.  You should love it.

I'm definitely excited about the possibility.  I played the Old White at Greenbrier in the spring, fresh after Lester George's four year restoration and it was great.  Plus I'm wrapping up George B's CB Mac book right now so it would be great to see more of the work up close and in person...

[Bill_McBride]

The first, and most appropriate step, is always to have your pro call their pro.

Those guys have a network.

It also kind of depends on whether you are a dickhead or not.  Seriously, why would your pro spend the effort otherwise? 

[Cliff Hamm]

Chris..the information you've been given is quite accurate.  Access to Yale is quite liberal - have a pro, any pro call; use a member's name; have an alumnus call.  I played about a month ago.  Was going to have an alumnus call but coincidentally played with a fellow who was a member at Yale.  Mentioned my interest and he said just use his name.  Did so and was able to play with no hassles.

The course is spectacular. The third is worth the price of admission. As I recall greens fees were $100.  Then played another 9 for I think $25 including a cart!  It was a great day....enjoy!

[John_Cullum]

You might try a post on the New Haven CT Craigslist page:

http://newhaven.craigslist.org/

Occasionally benevolent souls will take you under their wing

[Ronald Montesano]

I'm an optimist, so I'll say give the Fuquar guy a break.  I'm guessing that he was excitedly inferring that GCA's sense of kindred spirit might result in some male bonding at the world's great golf courses.  Plus, he didn't use any negative yellow faces in his post, so my sense of optimism remains.  In my next life, when I am wealthy and join a private club, I'll host all of you one day each year!

[Bill Gayne]

Was going to have an alumnus call but coincidentally played with a fellow who was a member at Yale.  Mentioned my interest and he said just use his name.  Did so and was able to play with no hassle

Chris, just drop the name Bush and if that doesn't work try Clinton.

Good luck.

[cary lichtenstein]

email Gilette Silver and perhaps you can hook up with him. If you are successful, please report

[Chris Avore]

Hey guys,

Looks like I'm good to go next week. 

I'll protect the names of the innocent and the guilty unless told otherwise, but thanks for all the ideas.

I'll post photographs to my Flickr gallery next week.

Chris

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