http://golf-now.org/private-golf-courses-versus-public-golf-courses.htm Golf Lessons | Golf Swing | Golf Now Wed, 21 Jul 2010 04:51:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 http://golf-now.org/private-golf-courses-versus-public-golf-courses.htm/comment-page-1#comment-54 AndrewBoldman Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:04:34 +0000 http://golf-now.org/?p=109#comment-54 Hi, cool post. I have been wondering about this topic,so thanks for writing. Hi, cool post. I have been wondering about this topic,so thanks for writing.

]]> http://golf-now.org/private-golf-courses-versus-public-golf-courses.htm/comment-page-1#comment-27 LarryG Mon, 11 May 2009 22:43:34 +0000 http://golf-now.org/?p=109#comment-27 Many private clubs are struggling for survival and are reducing their initiation fees, if not waiving them entirely. Dues, however, which are the lifeblood of the operations, are remaining the same (or, in some cases, rising to compensate for the lack of membership fees). The point in the article about private clubs not being financially feasible if you play infrequently is appropriate and personal; I just resigned from my club of 24 years in CT because I wasn't able to play as often as I wanted (per round cost was around $400 in some years). A semi-private club -- one that accepts some outside play but takes good care of its members -- is a viable alternative for those who want that country club feel without the big costs. One other point: Golf communities in the southern U.S. are doing all they can to attract new residents and members; and those who must sell their homes in these communities are throwing in the cost of membership. I have visited and played the courses in more than 100 communities the last five years and can answer any questions anyone might have about a vacation or retirement home in a warm weather golf community.....Larry Many private clubs are struggling for survival and are reducing their initiation fees, if not waiving them entirely. Dues, however, which are the lifeblood of the operations, are remaining the same (or, in some cases, rising to compensate for the lack of membership fees). The point in the article about private clubs not being financially feasible if you play infrequently is appropriate and personal; I just resigned from my club of 24 years in CT because I wasn’t able to play as often as I wanted (per round cost was around $400 in some years). A semi-private club — one that accepts some outside play but takes good care of its members — is a viable alternative for those who want that country club feel without the big costs. One other point: Golf communities in the southern U.S. are doing all they can to attract new residents and members; and those who must sell their homes in these communities are throwing in the cost of membership. I have visited and played the courses in more than 100 communities the last five years and can answer any questions anyone might have about a vacation or retirement home in a warm weather golf community…..Larry

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