In South Africa a golf club's membership is more than just playing the game on a course, it's the best way for people to promote themselves in a structured way and at the same time be part of a wider network. The game of golf still draws a range of players from every walk of life in the country from novice to seasoned pro looking for that reliability in their game and access to quality facilities.

Structure and Types of Membership Golf club membership structures vary widely, but many clubs are now offering a range of options, such as: a full membership (access for as many rounds as you want), and a limited/weekday membership (for those with time constraints). There is usually a junior and a senior structure to ensure inclusivity across age groups. Each structure varies in terms of playing rights, access to club facilities and entry to competitions.

Although the majority for the reason to have membership is access to play golf, it does promote playing regularly. The club can provide members with competitions, practice facilities or coaching to help them play better in the long term. Furthermore the club tend to promote society and social skills allowing members to interact with one another.

-Antagonist to the promotion of the sport Golf club membership is as vital to a high standard golf structure as the golf courses themselves in South Africa. Golf clubs remain the home training ground of young professionals and provide autonomy by setting standards of play for built up courses.

It also controls the usage of courses by regulating a golf membership system and in turn manages the growth of the sport. Prior to acquiring membership, players' countries, categories, and prices of membership, Use of facilities, Course conditions, Flexibility of scheduling.

Players discused how these expectations affected the degree to which a club membership fitted in with their lifestyle and playing commitments. Golf club membership in South Africa offers a relatively even balance of sport, recreation and community involvement. Rather than focusing on making more money, it offers users a pooled and constructed approach to use of the courses and golf related activities.