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Right to cancel a golf membership

Good afternoon,

I joined a golf club near me 7 days ago and have since had a situation that means I will not be able to attend as I wished.

It was a 12 month contract by direct debit and says that you need to give 3 months notice.

Is it possible to get out so soon?

Any advice is welcome

Comments

  • arcon5
    arcon5 Posts: 14,099 Forumite
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    Short and sweetly... no.

    You'll need to give your 3 months notice and pay until you are released.

    You could though try and appeal to their good nature, but any cancellation would be a goodwill gesture.
  • pinkshoes
    pinkshoes Posts: 20,623 Forumite
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    What's the "situation"?

    If it's because your arm has fallen off (or similar medical reason making it near impossible to play golf), then a doctor's note should be enough for a cancellation.

    If it's because you no longer have enough money, then I'm afraid it's tough, and you'll just have to cancel and pay for the 3 months cancellation period, and make the most of the course in those three months.
    Should've = Should HAVE (not 'of')
    Would've = Would HAVE (not 'of')

    No, I am not perfect, but yes I do judge people on their use of basic English language. If you didn't know the above, then learn it! (If English is your second language, then you are forgiven!)
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