Before joining a golf club, ask what the true annual cost is, when you can play, whether you need a handicap, how competitions work, and how new members are helped into club life. At Tehidy Park, the answers are deliberately plain: full membership is £855, there is no joining fee, and seven-day playing categories include the route to an England Golf handicap.
1. What is the all-in membership cost?
Full membership at Tehidy Park is £855 per year for golfers aged 30 and over. Intermediate, Junior, Senior, Country, Affiliated, and Social categories have separate rates, all shown on the membership page. There is no joining fee.
2. Can I pay monthly?
Yes. Monthly payment is available on all categories. The office can confirm the current monthly arrangement and any pro-rata amount if you join part-way through the subscription year.
3. When can I play?
Full, Intermediate, Senior, and Junior playing categories carry seven-day access. Country and Affiliated membership includes 15 rounds per year, with additional rounds charged at the member rate.
4. Do I need a handicap before I join?
No. You can enquire without an official handicap. Playing membership gives you the route to an England Golf handicap once you submit the required cards.
5. What competitions are included?
Playing membership includes access to the club competition and championship calendar, subject to the usual eligibility rules for each event.
6. What benefits are easy to miss?
Members receive guest rates, 20% off the bar, 5% off dining at Cygnets, Cornwall Golf county card access, and reciprocal golf across South West partner clubs from £20.
7. Is the clubhouse only for golfers?
No. Social membership gives clubhouse access without golf, with £50 bar credit, 10% off drinks, use of the practice putting green, and the social calendar.
8. Who should I speak to?
For joining questions, call the club office on 01209 842208 or email office@tehidyparkgolfclub.co.uk. For coaching or lessons, Jonathan Lamb PGA is based at the Pro Shop.
9. Can I see the club before deciding?
Yes. The usual route is to enquire, talk through the right category, and arrange a courtesy round so you can see the course and meet the club before joining.
10. What should I ask that people forget?
Ask how the first month works. A good membership decision is not only about price; it is about whether you know where to check in, who to play with, how to get a handicap, and how to enter the part of club life that suits you.