Old Charlie

[Riley Johns @RileyJohnsGolf]

Finalizing some routing details @OldCharlieGC with @KeithRhebb. Every time we get back on site we discover more, and the more we discover, the more excited we get. Ground breaking getting close!

[Old Charlie @OldCharlieGC]

@Notkopisburner All really great but partial to Mid Pines on that list. Haven't played Tot Hill Farm since the renovation, but I hear great things and it was a fantastic track back in the early 2000s. So much fun and sort of a mid-point between the craziness of Tobacco Road and the Pines ones.

[Old Charlie @OldCharlieGC]

Welcome to Old Charlie!

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[Old Charlie @OldCharlieGC]

‘Fore Love of Golf: Cliff McKinney - Old Charlie Golf Club’ is on #SoundCloud https://t.co/zczuvoNSlT

[Old Charlie @OldCharlieGC]

A lot of folks are saying they want to see the pros play more links golf. Me too, but I think what folks are really saying is they like seeing these guys get really creative. Links is great for that but not a prerequisite. Variety is.

[Old Charlie @OldCharlieGC]

Podcast Episode 3 is up. If you've wondered how we can promise the quality and conditioning of a top private club when we're charging so little to join and play, this episode is for you! https://t.co/ZqHSloInXh

[Old Charlie @OldCharlieGC]

Golf makes us better. Agreed? If you're interested in what we're doing with Old Charlie, check out the podcast! https://t.co/4RW5pq1GrB

[Old Charlie @OldCharlieGC]

@swatworthy Love that bag!

[Old Charlie @OldCharlieGC]

@SpartyOn21 @Top100Rick Definitely not disregarding etiquette or rules. Our rules effectively boil down to “ take care of the golf course and be mindful of your fellow players.” It’s just a bit more casual and laid back than most private clubs.

[Old Charlie @OldCharlieGC]

@MattR69391492 @Top100Rick No equity, so no assessments. The only price change noted is an inflation adjustment for the yearly fee but never more than 5% any year.

[Old Charlie @OldCharlieGC]

@ben_reno @Top100Rick Pretty similar except at OC you get to come every year and you don’t have to run the lottery gauntlet every year.

[Old Charlie @OldCharlieGC]

@Top100Rick @bajabrian420 *comparison

[Old Charlie @OldCharlieGC]

@Top100Rick @bajabrian420 Quality of golf and golf experience-wise Dormie is a good composing but as Rick mentioned it’s much less expensive. Lodging isn’t in our phase 1 plan but we’ve had a ton of requests for it so we may re-think. We’re certainly leaving room for the possibility.

[Old Charlie @OldCharlieGC]

@CFBexpert12 @Top100Rick Routing this fall/winter. 2028 is best estimate for opening. Considering a lot of private national clubs have a years long waiting list it’s not too bad, plus we’ll do plenty before we open to make it worthwhile for members who join now.

[Old Charlie @OldCharlieGC]

There is no yearly fee other than the $150/round when you play. We’re setting the place up from the beginning with an eye toward low overhead and maintenance costs. It’s a big reason we didn’t try to redo an existing course. Most are spread too far apart over too much acreage and questionable land to begin with. So we’re starting on lower acreage with great soil. No big clubhouse is another example. Partly that’s because it’s not our vibe but it’s also really expensive to build, maintain, and staff.

[Old Charlie @OldCharlieGC]

@jfabspga @Top100Rick Another is the guaranteed time. At least here in Florida finding an early time at a good public course is next to impossible and they space them at 7 minute intervals so it’s a five hour round a lot of days. At max daily capacity our intervals are still 15 minutes apart.

[Old Charlie @OldCharlieGC]

@Abar_VFL @Top100Rick It’s basically do what’s comfortable for you. Many newer high-end private clubs are like this now. Grove 23 for instance. But I agree with Rick it’s not for everyone and that’s okay.

[Old Charlie @OldCharlieGC]

It is like a resort in that you only pay for the time you use. But not like a resort in that the space is guaranteed, only 72 players a day so it’s more of a private feel, unlimited golf and no hidden charges, drinks are reasonably priced, and you can pretty much do what you want so long as you take care of the course and are mindful of your fellow players.

[Old Charlie @OldCharlieGC]

@pcal051 @Top100Rick Definitely hot in summer which is why it’s the lowest price. But having all day access will help a bit to work around hottest parts of the day if you want.

[Old Charlie @OldCharlieGC]

@MLynch22 @Top100Rick Not encouraging “drip” so much as we’re saying “this is your place so dress whatever way is most comfortable for you and we won’t fuss if you’re wearing a hat indoors.”