all depends on what type of player you are to be honest.
Some of the so called big clubs might look good but have no tournaments going on or events. Hardly have any people that play matches and no social side.
I Check somtimes to see what others have done for big events like the Us Open. Some level 19 clubs dont even do their own version.
Some clubs focus just on clashes, some have all the top players but then if your not one of them then its not a good thing. Yes they might have the odd 20,000 credits tournament, but unless you can score 56,58,57,57 you wont even get in the top 10!
For me its all about balance. You need a active club that has events set up like Leagues and Tours so you can join up to them and have somthing to look forward to each week, I believe their should be a big monthly tournament as thats the time to show your skills.
There should be stuff for all tiers and skill groups. No point being in a club if all they do is have stuff for champions with 49 averages to win. A few handicap events is key!
A social side is the last thing i would say that is a must. No point being in a club if you wont pop on the forums once in a while and have a chat or arrange some matches etc.
This is why i think we are one of the best clubs out there, Fairway Fanatic's has all of that, we have tournaments going on for all levels of skill. Plenty of prizes, great social side, Great participation. Which i should of said before is another main thing to look for. Some of these clubs get like 10 people entering their tournaments... doesn't say much when they have like 200 people. We get 50/60 in our major and we have only been going a year! Only one other club i see that gets better than that and thats Sel who have been going years and have a great set up with Bubs and Nico. Other than that i see some of these level 20 clubs with hardly nothing going on, Ok some might just be match playing clubs, Trans has some of the best players in game and will focus more on the wgt tournaments and Matches against other big match play clubs like wooden tee etc. Expect to see them two in the final of the wgt world cup, but i know a few quality players who couldn't even make their teams as they have such top players.
Some people wont mind that, some will.
You would be more than welcome to join us at Fairway Fanatic's. You would not regret it as we have so much going on and put so much effort into this club. This time next year we will be the number 1 club in the game in my eyes. As said before SeL would argue that and i cant disagree at the moment but im confidant that at the way we are going next year we will be. we have 50 people on our forums a day which is a great amount, These are our real members, the ones that play in events, have fun, join in the chat, play matches etc.
But the final part has to be this, A club needs to understand this game isn't life! some clubs will kick you if you dont sign up to events or play enough rounds or in the clash. We have a simple guideline, Play in what you want, along as you use your pass to get some xp, and are active in the month you will be fine. If your on the forums you will never get kicked. We have players who sign up to everything but we also have some of our core members who can only play 1 round a day but still do their bit and they will always have a membership here with us.
Ta Will.