Best junior memberships in philly area

[Betzy]

24 years old. A scratch golfer looking for a challenge to improve everyday but also in good shape. Moving to philly before next summer and have heard nothing but great things about golf in philly but need the inside scoop.

[Noles]

There are great options everywhere. Where exactly in the area will you be moving? Knowing that we can give you a more accurate answer.

[Betzy]

Media, Pa

[medicoreMAgolfer]

If moving to Media, Rolling Green would be the first and second places I would look into. Can't comment on their junior membership programs, but is a fantastic club and course

[dankil13]

> @medicoreMAgolfer said:

> If moving to Media, Rolling Green would be the first and second places I would look into. Can't comment on their junior membership programs, but is a fantastic club and course

 

I think the Jr membership up thru age 29 for RG would be around $3600/yr including assessments (excluding food min, carts, caddies). Initiation was listed $5k. Its a great track (esp if you are in Media), however I don't recall thinking their practice facilities were any good (if that is important to you).

[Betzy]

What about lulu country club saw it’s semi private but a decent price. What’s the deal there?

[Noles]

> @Betzy said:

> What about lulu country club saw it’s semi private but a decent price. What’s the deal there?

 

I just joined there a few weeks ago. It's a nice old Ross track but not that long. They have been building a new clubhouse for several years now and it is nearing completion. It is a great value but it is nowhere near Media and you would be crazy to join there if you move to Media. I second the recommendation of Rolling Green. I can't tell you anything about membership but it is a great course! A real classic design.

[hummel]

I’m a member at Rolling Green and would definitely recommend checking it out. Course is great and pricing is very good for under 29. Practice facilities aren’t great but work out ok. PM me if you want more info.

[BogeyBurg]

Anyone have experience at Cedarbrook Country Club. The clubhouse looks nice after the renovation and the course seems to be in good shape. Any personal experiences? Looking to join a club near the Conshohocken/Doylestown area (ideally between the two). Commonwealth caught my eye as well but really would like a pool and tennis court option.

[dankil13]

> @BogeyBurg said:

> Anyone have experience at Cedarbrook Country Club. The clubhouse looks nice after the renovation and the course seems to be in good shape. Any personal experiences? Looking to join a club near the Conshohocken/Doylestown area (ideally between the two). Commonwealth caught my eye as well but really would like a pool and tennis court option.

 

Cricket is a great club, with a ton of great players but I believe most of the Jr memberships are waitlist only. I love the golf course and facilities at Whitemarsh, but don't know much about the membership. Of course those courses are a little closer to Conshy. Commonwealth has a great clubhouse and a really tough golf course that is always in great shape, but as you said no pool or tennis.

 

I don't know much about Cedarbrook, but my buddy played there and loved it. However it was too much of a ride for him (30+ mins) and none of the guys in our group were considering it. He still gave it a lot of consideration but ultimately joined a place closer to home (he would have joined Cedarbrook if there was no initiation fee since he could have walked away after a year if the time to play and commute didn't workout for him). Blue Bell, Bluestone and Talamore are also in the area, each of those have the amenities you are looking for but so-so golf courses.

[ephmen]

Philly Cricket- scores of low handicaps to play with, great jr options, awesome GAP teams, 45 holes

[knick05]

I'd check out Manufacturers and Commonwealth as well.

[jibbs1082]

On 10/7/2019 at 2:25 PM, medicoreMAgolfer said:

If moving to Media, Rolling Green would be the first and second places I would look into. Can't comment on their junior membership programs, but is a fantastic club and course

Another vote for RG. Can't recommend enough. Amazing Flynn track, phenomenal membership... hosted a USGA Women's Am. Committed to course improvement. No brainer for where you are living, and your game.

[HeftyLefty99]

Seeing if I can revive this years later. Thoughts on whether joining Cricket Club while living in Media is a bad idea? Would love to join there but worried it’s too much of a hike from Media. 

[Philpug]

On 10/7/2019 at 10:58 AM, Betzy said:

Media, Pa

"Everyone's home town." I lived in Newtown Square for about 25 years, Media is a great little town. Rolling Green is an obvious option since it is close, I never played there but my old bosses were members there. @hummel not sure if you know Bob Rafferty.  What about Aronimink as an option or Waynesboro? Both are relatively close to Media. 

Edited May 27, 2024 by Philpug

[mbrogan]

22 hours ago, HeftyLefty99 said:

Seeing if I can revive this years later. Thoughts on whether joining Cricket Club while living in Media is a bad idea? Would love to join there but worried it’s too much of a hike from Media. 

Cricket is great….the question is your expectation on cost and wait time to get in.  My nephew just fully got in after about 4 years of moving up the various categories of golfer in waiting.

[HeftyLefty99]

1 hour ago, mbrogan said:

Cricket is great….the question is your expectation on cost and wait time to get in.  My nephew just fully got in after about 4 years of moving up the various categories of golfer in waiting.

I appreciate the insight. Was told there was a wait list but we wasn’t sure how long it was. Thought the prices were pretty reasonable.  
 

I think I’m just worried about the distance to the club being an inconvenience, though I guess that’s all just personal preference. Haven’t made the drive there from Media so I wasn’t sure what it’s actually like. 

[mbrogan]

2 hours ago, HeftyLefty99 said:

I appreciate the insight. Was told there was a wait list but we wasn’t sure how long it was. Thought the prices were pretty reasonable.  
 

I think I’m just worried about the distance to the club being an inconvenience, though I guess that’s all just personal preference. Haven’t made the drive there from Media so I wasn’t sure what it’s actually like. 

Commute will be the tricky one depending on time of day. I live more in the Ambler area so not having to deal with coming up 476.  Rolling Green and Llanerch out your way are excellent choices.  Along with the other big ones of Applebrook, Aronomink etc.

[HeftyLefty99]

3 hours ago, mbrogan said:

Commute will be the tricky one depending on time of day. I live more in the Ambler area so not having to deal with coming up 476.  Rolling Green and Llanerch out your way are excellent choices.  Along with the other big ones of Applebrook, Aronomink etc.

Yeah will definitely have to look some more into Rolling Green, Llanerch and Applebrook. Appreciate the replies!