How good is the average golfer at a private course?

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A few clubs will have more than their share of good golfers I think. These are usually excellent courses. The members at Oakmont and Pine Valley play pretty good on average I think. The members at places like Isleworth play OK. Most places have a lot of hacks though. Only one club I have heard of - Champions - requires a handicap below 15 to join. I think the key of you decide to join a club is to find one with a membership and course you like. IOW, don't worry, there will be other 18's and if you find the right club for you it won't really matter that you are an 18 and some other guy is a 7.