Pambie

My husband and I are retiring to Spain next year.

We are still considering a variety of areas, but think the regions of Murcia, Almeria, or Valencia would suit us.

My husband is a keen golfer, and would wish to join a golf club that offers year round memberships, however, being on a pension we will not be able to afford exclusive/very expensive memberships, and are wondering if anyone knows of clubs offering annual membership, and a friendly club atmosphere, for those on relatively limited budgets.


Any advice would be most welcome.

Thanks

Rosemary

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missile

There are many many courses to choose from and just like in the UK there is a range to suit everyone's taste and pocket. What is your budget?

I would suggest you need to view the areas and visit a few courses before deciding.

Pambie

Thanks for your reply.
My husband pays about £500 per annum at the moment so we were hoping that we might find something at about the same price.
I know that the courses on the Costa del Sol are more expensive than this so we are hoping to find an area where we would be happy and golf is within our budget.

missile

I can only comment regarding Costa Blanca. The course nearest me has a good social activity an active club who arrange tournaments and frequent visits to a.n.other courses much like any good club in the UK.

I would suggest Almeria will be cheaper and CDS more expensive.

snikpoh

Can anyone give the OP an idea of how much they would expect to pay for a round, as a member.

I seem to recall that the costs were/are astronomical!

missile

It very much depends on where you play. Last time I paid 38€ as a non-member

vox populia

Try www.ccgt.co.uk for green fees Andy is his name and he is a neighbour with a golf business and access to all the greens at discount rates in the Murcia area (35 Courses) I think tell him Stewart gave you the details.
Good luck.

Fred James

Generally golf is much more expensive in Spain that in the UK. Members clubs are not so common as golf courses rely on green fees from tourists who are well prepared to pay over the odds.

Down on the Granada coast and the eastern Costa del Sol you would pay at least €2500 for a couple for a years unlimited golf. On the same course on a green fee basis €60 or more is typical for one. Buggies are €25.