So here’s what happened when I tried figuring out if visitors could play at Squires Golf Club and how to book it. Total nightmare at first, but got there eventually.
The Confusion Begins
My buddy from out of town wants to visit and play Squires while he’s here. Sounds simple, right? Wrong. First thing I do is pull out my phone like anyone else. I punch “Squires Golf Club visitor booking” into the search bar. Boom. Page after page pops up. Club history, membership benefits, restaurant menus… everything except a clear answer for a visiting golfer trying to give them money. Seriously frustrating. Like, just tell me if I can book for him! Spent probably fifteen minutes clicking random links on their main site feeling totally lost. Big goose egg.
The Phone Call Experiment
Fine, old school then. I pick up my phone and call the pro shop number listed. Ring ring. Ring ring. Nothing. Tried again maybe half an hour later. Same thing. Just dead air, maybe it was lunchtime, who knows? Felt kinda dumb just sitting there listening to it ring out. Was starting to think they simply didn’t want visitors.
Later that afternoon, gave it one last shot. This time, someone answered! Relief. Jumped right in: “Hi, can visitors play? How does my non-member friend book a tee time?” The guy on the phone was nice enough, but man, his answer wasn’t super straightforward.
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Here’s the gist of what he told me:
- Yes, Visitors Welcome: He confirmed visitors can play. Big win!
- But… Restrictions Apply: He mumbled something about specific days or times having different rules. Couldn’t quite catch it all – maybe off-peak hours?
- Booking Window: Visitors can usually only book tee times like 3-5 days out. Members get priority access further ahead, obviously.
- Pricey: Get ready for a wallet hit. Visitor green fees are, well, significantly more than members pay. Ouch.
- Pro Shop Holds the Keys: His main point was: “For visitor times, honestly, just call the pro shop directly.” Forget booking it quietly online yourself.
Back to the Website (Armed with Info)
After hanging up, hit the website again but this time I knew what kinda words to scan for. Instead of “booking,” looked for stuff like “Guest Information” or “Visitors.” Buried deep in a footer link labeled “Plan Your Visit” or something similar, I finally did find a little section. It basically just said:
Visitor Play:
Available based on availability. Higher rates apply. Booking window and tee time access for non-members may be limited. For details and booking, please contact the Pro Shop.
Exactly what the guy said. The website just acted like a fancy signpost pointing back to the phone. Annoying, but clear now.
Mission… Sorta Accomplished?
So yeah, after bouncing between useless searches, failed calls, a chat, and more digging, here’s the lowdown:
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The Real Deal on Squires for Visitors:
- Yes, your visiting pals can usually play.
- Don’t bother dreaming of a slick online booking system for them. It’s phone call land only for visitor slots.
- Call the pro shop directly (not the main club number!). Have dates ready.
- Expect restrictions – days, times, how far out you can book – to be tighter than for members.
- Prepare your friend for a bigger bill than you pay as a member.
Honestly, it felt like solving a puzzle. Why make it this roundabout? Just put a clear page up! But hey, least I got the answers. Hope this saves someone else the hassle I went through.
