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Golf Etiquette
Public or Private Golf Courses? Tips from the Golf Tour of Greater Philadelphia
There are over 500 golf courses in Pennsylvania. From 9-hole public courses, to historic private clubs, to prestigious resorts, golf supports thousands of jobs and generates millions in revenue across the state.
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With all these options, how do you determine where to invest your time and money? Since members of the Golf Tour of Greater Philadelphia play both premier public courses and private clubs* we've put together a brief overview of the Pros of Public and Private Clubs. You can figure out the cons yourself.
First, public golf is key in the Keystone State. Thousands of rounds are played on beautiful, challenging courses like Broad Run in West Chester, Wyncote in Oxford, and the Golf Course at Glen Mills. Variety
Exercise your freedom of choice and explore different courses across the state. Each venue has its own gem to experience - like the island green at thBella Vista, and the 12 hole at Pilgrim's Oak.
No barriers to entry.
Public courses are great equalizers, anyone who pays can play.
New venues, new friends.
The more you travel, the broader your network. And everyone knows golf is good for business, so enjoy making those connections with all the people you'll meet on the greens.
Price Point
Public courses offer affordable options - particularly if you walk on a weekday. And forget about those up-front membership fees!
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Course Maintenance
Private clubs pride themselves on great greens. Conditions are often better, from the tees to the pins.
Fewer players.
Want a more private game? Play at a private course.
Greater flexibility for tee times.
Members typically have better access to the course whenever they like.
Extras
Tennis, swimming, great restaurants, ritzy locker rooms and babysitting services are just some benefits at many private clubs and resorts.
If you would like to sample the best of both worlds, why not join a group that plays everywhere? Golf Tour of Greater Philadelphia's members play a variety of excellent public courses every Saturday throughout the summer. *And because we are an associate club of the Golf Association of Philadelphia, we have access to private courses during GAP Member Play Days.
Memberships are under $100 and include a USGA handicap account. For further information, visit www.golftourphilly.org, or email TonyMcCarthy@golftourphilly.org
See you on the links!
