Announcing Golf Select

[spackler]

Is there any reason why people with Reservation Master have to pay a $50.00 upgrade fee while the other 2 discount providers do not? Would it not be that all 3 members would have to pay the upgrade? Maybe I am missing something, doesn't seem right that 2 providers get full access, and one can for an additional fee. As all have merged, would it not be that all 3 are now equal, and all 3 pay an upgrade fee, or none pay an upgrade fee???

I think because Golf Extra and Corporate were charging more for their memberships than RM. If you flipped the coin and found out that, as an RM member you had paid $50 more than CG and GE members for the same service, you would be pretty upset.

[Chieflongtee]

Is there any reason why people with Reservation Master have to pay a $50.00 upgrade fee while the other 2 discount providers do not? Would it not be that all 3 members would have to pay the upgrade? Maybe I am missing something, doesn't seem right that 2 providers get full access, and one can for an additional fee. As all have merged, would it not be that all 3 are now equal, and all 3 pay an upgrade fee, or none pay an upgrade fee???

Simply because RM had already put up their membership prices for next year.
http://www.ottawagolf.com/club/index.html
For example:
A full membership with RM before the alliance was $199. So if someone already purchased it, to upgrade all he/she has to do has to do is to pay the difference between $199 and $229.20

Notice with Golf select there is no Platinum membership, nor last minute and 30 day membership.

Also notice that they are not offering a free junior membership nor a guest option as of yet.
RM had such an offering:

Memberships are Free to Kids 18 Years of age and under!

Must be sponsored by a full member. Just contact us and we'll set your child up!

and

* Bring a Guest!

Your guests can get 20% off geen fees at select courses.
Subject to availability of club spots

[Duckhook81]

Is there any reason why people with Reservation Master have to pay a $50.00 upgrade fee while the other 2 discount providers do not? Would it not be that all 3 members would have to pay the upgrade? Maybe I am missing something, doesn't seem right that 2 providers get full access, and one can for an additional fee. As all have merged, would it not be that all 3 are now equal, and all 3 pay an upgrade fee, or none pay an upgrade fee???

You will find the answer to your question if you simply read some
Of my past posts

[Duckhook81]

Can I ask another question, were any of the 3 providers bought out by another discount provider within? Foe example, did CG buy out Golf Extra and RM, and along with that their clients? I am just curious....

No one was bought out.

[Chieflongtee]

Which courses? How many times is fewer times? Not sure this will win a popularity contest.

Golf Select Draw System
In an effort to ensure that all members have an equal opportunity to play courses that are in greater demand we have added a Draw System. All courses will still be available via the instant or first-come, first served method we have always used.
In the Draw System we have allocated a few spots from certain courses so that members might book in advance of when the course first comes available for booking. A computer algorithm has been created that would award those spots to players who have yet to play or have played fewer times at a particular course. Please note that this method is not available for all courses and that all courses are still available on a first come, first serve basis. The Draw System is fully outlined in your membership package.
As with all important business decisions, we will work closely with our members to ensure a smooth transition process.

[imozzie]

Chief - from where did you grab this info?

[Chieflongtee]

March report Corporate Golf

[imozzie]

Tx ...I am a new member as of Sept. However, for some reason, they continue to keep me in the dark even though I have emailed, called and personally stopped by to ensure they had all my contact info. Not a great start...

[sliceleft]

I know it's still winter out there, but it would be nice to see the RM/GS reservation page updated to show all these new course choices.

[DecoyOctopus]

Has anyone who bought the full membership received their cards yet? I bought mine over a month ago and havent received anything

[imozzie]

Not yet...but saw something via Corporate that mailings would be next week.

[BogeyGolf]

Mine was a renewal, so I keep my old card from RM...I think....

[Sab]

Has anyone who bought the full membership received their cards yet? I bought mine over a month ago and havent received anything

I joined in Nov and have been trying to get my card since Jan. Lots of emails and promises but nothing received.

[Chieflongtee]

Just got this:


Golf in the Laurentians

We have just come to an agreement with a number of courses in the Laurentians and feel they will be a welcome addition to the program. Carling Lake, Champetre, La Vallee de St-Adele, Manitou, and Piedmont are all outstanding course offered to you at outstanding rates.

Golf Select Tournament

Our first tournament for the year will be held at the Marshes on Saturday May 16th. The cost which includes round of golf with cart, supper and prize will be $95.00. The tournament will be a shotgun start beginning at 1:00 pm. Registration for the tournament will begin on Thursday April 16th and is open to the first 144 golfers. Make sure to register early as it is sure to sell out.

[DecoyOctopus]

Does anyone respond to their support emails? I'm really started to regret joining this company after reading this thread and getting no feedback whatsoever on cards etc.

[Chieflongtee]

Does anyone respond to their support emails? I'm really started to regret joining this company after reading this thread and getting no feedback whatsoever on cards etc.

From my provider:

Membership Packages

Membership cards and packages will be mailed out this week. Please let us know if you have recently moved or updated your address on your profile.

[Kilroy]

The amalgamation of the 3 companies that comprise Golf Select is happening in stages. For this year you will be dealing with the company you signed up with, and using their card. ie if you joined through RM you will get an RM card this year. The courses will be accepting all 3 cards since you book through the various sub-clubs

They are still working on the details so this is temporary. Sorry for any confusion.

[DecoyOctopus]

The amalgamation of the 3 companies that comprise Golf Select is happening in stages. For this year you will be dealing with the company you signed up with, and using their card. ie if you joined through RM you will get an RM card this year. The courses will be accepting all 3 cards since you book through the various sub-clubs

They are still working on the details so this is temporary. Sorry for any confusion.

What if you signed up directly with Golf Select? I was a last minute member of RM a few years ago but no longer have that card. Will I be getting a new one? If so when? We are rapidly approaching the golf season.

[Kilroy]

If you were a former member of RM call Lynne (613) 296-6009. She will send you a new card.
In fact if any of you have questions don't hesitate to call Lynne. She is available to help.

[DecoyOctopus]

Sorted thanks Dan.

[wboudrea]

Does Golf Select offer (or have plans to offer) a last minute club membership?

[Kilroy]

Yes Golf Select Last Minute Membership

[jeffc]

just curious, Stonebridge is listed on the courses and rates page but not on the book tee times page. I believe they opened on Friday. What's up?

http://www.ottawagolf.com/book-tee-time.html

[Chieflongtee]

You go to suse Tee-on to book Stonebridge
http://www.stonebridgegc.com/tee-times.html

[Chieflongtee]

You can only book the courses listed below through Ottawa Golf. All other courses you have to use whatever system they have in place. Pineview is on not on here for example and neither is Kingsway.

[jeffc]

You go to suse Tee-on to book Stonebridge
http://www.stonebridgegc.com/tee-times.html

how do i know if they have any spots available? is this different than last year?

[jeffc]

You can only book the courses listed below through Ottawa Golf. All other courses you have to use whatever system they have in place. Pineview is on not on here for example and neither is Kingsway.

I can't read that attachment, it's tiny.

[jeffc]

and what id do i use to sign onto stonebridges site? my RM one doesn't work. Do I login as a member or public?

[Chieflongtee]

Nothing is different. You book your spot with Golf select or one of the other then you book the course. Some courses have their own reservation system so you can't book them through reservation masters. Example you want to play Pineview tomorrow. You book your spot(s) with Golf select then you go and book a tee time at: http://www.pineview.com/en/golf/book-tee-time

[jeffc]

why when I go here I can't see anything past copperdale and there are no scroll bars. so frustrating.

http://www.ottawagolf.com/club/index.html