[greenman8]

I can deffo recommend Rishton driving range as it has plenty of bays all in good condition and under cover too. If you do decide the game is for you, i would look on e-bay there are some real bargains to be had. Get some advice so as you aren't buying crap equipment tho'. If you wanna join a club it will cost you around the 400 mark for full membership at most 9 hole clubs around here:- Gn Haworth, Baxenden, Rishton, Gt Harwood(may be more). But if you are looking to join an 18 hole club you are more than likely to be expected to cough up over 600 quid and there may be a joinin fee aswell. Hope this doesn't put you off. However there is also a cheaper option of joinin a club as a 5 day member which allows you to play all you want during the week. Good Luck.