1. Price
   2012 season: The season starts on 1st March and the prices have been kept the same as 2011. We set the prices of our different membership categories to reflect what we offer, the cost of maintaining our golf facilities and what's on offer at nearby courses.  See link at above for full list.
    
2. Joining fee
   Unlike traditional clubs we do not have a joining fee.  We don't see the need for one, think it's a barrier to entry and an outdated concept.
    
3. Flexibility
   Swanston offers a great choice of membership options from the traditional FULL member, who wants unlimited access to the golf course all year round, to the occasional golfer who wants to play less often but still have a club to call their 'home'. We also offer separate membership of the short-course, which we call the 'Templar Course' (currently only £16pcm) for anyone, young or old, who wishes to play a less challenging course but also maintain a golf handicap.
    
4. Payment plans
   In 2010 we introduced a new payment plan that varies with the season ie: more in the summer, less in the winter.  There are no extra finance charges as we manage the payments in-house.  Click here to see details.  One of the main benefits to members and SNGC is that you can join during any month of the season and the payments reflect the season and therefore the quality of the playing surfaces each month.  There is also no need to wait till the start of the following season to join.  
    
5. Golf Facilities
   By offering a quality 18 hole course, 9-hole par-3 course, 3 USGA spec practice greens and a 350 yard driving range we feel that there's something here for everyone, all the time. Click here to read more details and see cards of the courses. Click here for course guide.   Click links for detailed tour of 'Swanston Course' and 'Templar Course'.
    
6. Booking Procedures
   Our online member tee booking system enables us all to have a fair chance at booking the prime times and reduces the amount of calls to the pro-shop (or queues outside early on a Saturday morning).  FULL members can now book up to 4 weeks in advance; other members 2 weeks.
    
7. Costs
   We will always run Swanston greenkeeping and other golfing input costs as efficiently as we can, but there are a lot of costs involved in keeping 30 greens to a high standard.  All golf clubs are facing rising employment, machinery costs and health-and-safety red-tape.  If Swanston is to have a successful future we need to look after our facilites, employees and offer a value-for-money product that attracts a mix of golfers across all ages and abilities, year-on-year.
    
8. Capital Projects / Membership Levies
   Since 2005 the management of Swanston Golf have committed, and will continue to do so, to not charging members any levies for the ongoing capital projects (eg: 2006/07 £2m investment in the new 7 holes, practice facilities and new clubhouse).  The annual subscription charged will always reflect the quality of the course, maintenance costs etc, but NOT capital investment.  We believe that large scale capital investments need to be financed over a longer period (eg: 20+ years) of time so as not to put extra burden on one generation of golfers.
    
9. Clubhouse
   We designed our new clubhouse (opened in 2007) to include the traditional aspects of a golf clubhouse building (locker rooms, bar, catering etc) but we pride ourselves with our relaxed, no-nonsense, approach to dress-code. It is great to see men, women, families, non-golfers etc all enjoying the facilities without having to worry about whether they're welcome or dressed correctly. 
   
   Mobile phones are permitted in the clubhouse (we just ask you to be discreet) and we provide free WIFI access.
   
   The bar & restaurant income pays for the vast majority of the running costs of the clubhouse.  Most golf clubs subsidise their catering, bar and building costs with income from membership subscriptions.  Our public license allows non-golfers to use our clubhouse facilities which brings in extra revenue which not only removes the need for us to subsidise our clubhouse from your annual subscriptions but helps us attract and retain quality staff to serve you great food at discounted prices every day. 
    
10. Member Discounts
    All membership categories include a membership/discount card for food & drink in the clubhouse (which vary from 10% to 15% depending on category). 
     
11. Visitor tee times
    At Swanston we restrict access to visiting parties, as we want to keep the prime tee-times available for members. Visitor income is an important part of our annual income at Swanston, but will always be a minor part. 

If you have any other questions regarding membership call 0131 445 2239 (choose option for 'office') or email them to membership@swanston.co.uk