OT - "Is an Overseas Membership for You?"

[Tommy Williamsen]

I have had overseas memberships at both Saunton and Westward Ho!. They were affordable but they also gave me the opportunity to meet and play with other members. I could play in member competition and tee off during member tee times. If you can arrange to get there once a year it is worth it.

[Joe_Tucholski]

Any clubs I am associated with - including the great value overseas membership at Carne mentioned in the article - have an unlimited number of guests that can be taken on by a member.

I do enjoy these topics about overseas memberships.


I joined Carne 2 years ago, when it looked like they were in some trouble.  My first trip as a "member" is planned for June.  While there is no restriction on number of guest total it was pretty surprising that I was only able to sign in 2 guests/day and not 3.


Not quite a membership but this year I also got on the links ticket waiting list.  A bit over 1400 on the waiting list and only 100 new folks received a ticket last year...so in 14 years I should be good to go.  Before then I hope to join one of the local clubs and get the comp ticket (no idea how I'll figure which one to join).


The thing with these two options is I didn't need to know a member and the value is incredible compared to almost anywhere else in the US.


I also envision I'll join somewhere in the south of England before I die.

[Mike Sweeney]

Any clubs I am associated with - including the great value overseas membership at Carne mentioned in the article - have an unlimited number of guests that can be taken on by a member.

I do enjoy these topics about overseas memberships.


I joined Carne 2 years ago, when it looked like they were in some trouble.  My first trip as a "member" is planned for June.  While there is no restriction on number of guest total it was pretty surprising that I was only able to sign in 2 guests/day and not 3.

There is no way that this does not become a great decision in your life. I love that place, and Ran called it a "missed opportunity", I think!!


As an Enniscrone Member, I look forward to a Home and Home!!

[Mike Hendren]

Have residential real estate prices in Scotland’s rural villages escalated rapidly over the past few years?


Mike

[David_Tepper]

"Have residential real estate prices in Scotland’s rural villages escalated rapidly over the past few years?"

Michael -

Yes, prices have risen and it seems like properties do not sit on the market for sale nearly as long as they used to. I have been following the real estate market in the Dornoch area for over 15 years. I cannot remember when there were so few properties listed for sale as there now are.


Here is an article on a rural property in the Highlands that sold in less than a month. Not that long ago a property like that might sit on the market for 3 to 6 months or more before receiving an offer.

https://www.mansionglobal.com/articles/scottish-farmstead-find-a-buyer-in-under-a-month-as-flight-to-greener-pastures-persists-01644964205

DT

"Scottish house prices see biggest rise in 14 years"

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-57163991

[Jon Claydon]

Up until the mid 1990's a Lifetime Overseas Membership at Ballybunion was about $1500 with no annual dues ever. 

[JMEvensky]

Up until the mid 1990's a Lifetime Overseas Membership at Ballybunion was about $1500 with no annual dues ever.
 

Now you tell me? 

[Ian Mackenzie]

Have residential real estate prices in Scotland’s rural villages escalated rapidly over the past few years?


Mike

Rapidly? No. Houses in Inverness were only up 1.6%.
But, since you cant get an effing tee time at RDGC, why even bother...;-)..?


On average, house prices across Scotland rose by 8.8% over the last year, more than the UK average of 6.2%.
[/color]The average Scottish home now costs £207,778 - an increase of £16,761 on 2020’s figure of £191,017.[/size]

[Niall C]

Ian


I know in the US that a place the size of Inverness might be thought of as a small town or village but over here we consider it a city 

Niall

[Jon Claydon]

Up until the mid 1990's a Lifetime Overseas Membership at Ballybunion was about $1500 with no annual dues ever.
 

Now you tell me? 

I was way too late myself!  wish i had known