The De Vere Golf Club - Misleading marketing?

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Steve Richardson

Handicap : 5

Posted : Wed 31st Aug 2011 16:58

I have a problem with Herons Reach Golf Club regarding eligibility to play golf in their competitions, it does state on The De Vere Golf Club website:

"The De Vere Club membership is a flexible way of undertaking your golf and
leisure activities that can be used for the golf fanatic as well as the entire
family at any of De Vere’s world class golf resorts. It is a points base scheme
that enables all of our members to hold the more traditional elements of a golf
membership such as hold a handicap and play in club competitions but with the
added flexibility of a modern membership scheme."
and this is taken from the FAQ's on De Vere membership page:

Can I play in club competitions?
As a De Vere club member you are able to play in any club events
at your home club. Your home club is where you originally purchase
your points.

Do I receive any other benefits?
You will receive full member benefits, to find out more call your home club. In reality you are not receiving full member benefits nor can you play in any club event at your home club for example at Herons Reach it is not possible to play in the biggest competition of the golfing calendar, the Club Championship.

I took out the new De Vere Golf Club membership in good faith and I am not receiving what has been promised, it is clear that Herons Reach are working against Head Office on this one and I would like to hear your views on this matter.