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Dear Bunkered...

In response to Michael McEwan’s Out of Bounds article in issue 80, I wish to comment about concessions for the older members.

Golf now is not the domain of the wealthy hierarchy of our country, thanks to changes in our society. Due to being working-class citizens, it is only after retirement that we (the peasants) are able to tread the hallowed fairways.

It is wrong for Golf Clubs to make concessions to the older members who have been members for many years. Many members are not the lucky ex-students, but most of us ‘leeches’ referred to are probably like myself (76) or older.

We were encouraged to learn a trade, which for some of us did not receive a golden handshake or big pensions when we retired. There are many clubs that do not charge £1,600 entry fees, and welcome ex-working class players.

The seniors referred to have contributed to this country and community by paying various taxes imposed by the Government; some served the country in the armed forces by doing National Service plus playing their golf fees.
This is a sport which can be beneficial to seniors, improving their health and keeping them active, which is also very therapeutic, acknowledging the advice of the health buffs that we should exercise.

Concessions in the real world start at 60/65 years of age, not 50 like your elite club members. I myself play all the Sunday competitions, even though my chances are very limited.

Ronald Lansdale, Hull

EDITOR’S REPLY: I am firmly of the opinion that senior golfers get concessions, particularly if they have been long-serving members.