| One of the many dilemmas of a golfer is: | | | | would probably be saved in the long run in paying |
| “Should I spend a lot of money on joining a | | | | a set amount of money each month on |
| private club, or do I play at public courses?” | | | | membership and a cart pass, than to pay fifty to |
| There is no right or wrong answer; it just | | | | one hundred dollars for every round. |
| depends on what you are looking for. Both private | | | | A private club is very attractive because of the |
| golf courses and public golf courses have their | | | | social atmosphere. Not only can you and your |
| advantages and disadvantages. | | | | friends go out and play at a familiar place, but you |
| A public course is ideal for the golfer that does | | | | have the potential to meet more people with |
| not play very often. What’s the sense in | | | | similar interests. It is also a great place for |
| paying every month for a membership that does | | | | networking, and making good connections. Many |
| not get used? If you don’t play more than | | | | private clubs have weekly leagues and hold special |
| once a week over the summer, and do not play | | | | member tournaments that are very fun to |
| often during the winter, a public course would | | | | participate in. They are often a great way to |
| probably make more economic sense. Also, if you | | | | make friends. Some leagues even have special |
| are all about trying out new courses, and see | | | | events where you can play at other courses |
| yourself getting bored playing the same eighteen | | | | against players from different courses. |
| holes every time you play, then definitely consider | | | | Depending on what you are looking for, and how |
| a public course. | | | | much money you are willing to spend, both |
| A private course on the other hand, is best for a | | | | private and public clubs have their ups and downs. |
| golfer that plays multiple times during a week, and | | | | It pays to research specific prices; as there are |
| frequently plays over the winter. More money | | | | expensive private clubs, and public courses. |