Bringing Women Golfers What They Want

Not a Member of a Country Club?
Try a Public Course

Women golfers can find public golf courses almost anywhere in the United States. Local courses are advertised in the yellow pages and more and more commonly on line. Your travel agent is also a good source of information, recommendations, and reservations for public courses when you are traveling.

Public golf courses are just what they sound like: golf courses that are open for play by the general public. Public golf courses are often the best place to learn golf and determine if the sport offers you the kind of recreational experience you are seeking.

Golf Digest's "Best New Affordable Public-Access Courses (2006)"

Although there are public golf courses in most cities, they vary considerably in terms of cost, quality, and availability. The least expensive courses are in the South and Midwest with an average price of $40 for the green fees. In addition, many courses will charge for carts and renting equipment. At some public courses, you can find package deals that will reduce the cost. Golf Digest provides an updated 2006 listing of the most affordable new public golf courses that includes:

Bully Pulpit, Medora, North Dakota
Arrowhead Pointe, Elberton, Georgia
Eagle Ridge, Yatesville Lake State Park, Kentucky
The Shoals, Muscle Shoals, Alabama
Highland Meadows, Windsor, Colorado
Angels Crossing, Vicksburg, Michigan
Big Fish, Hayward, Wisconsin
Stonelick Hills, Batavia, Ohio
Soldier Hollow, Midway, Utah
Grey Hawk, Lagrange, Ohio

On-Line Resources

1 Stop for Golf is a state-by-state list of public golf courses using the site's easy point and click navigation. Most public courses for women golfers have web sites that you can access to learn about the course, the fees, and to make reservations. For example, Bully Pulpit Golf fees are $50 for 18 holes, $29.00 for nine holes, with reduced rates for senior women golfers, junior golfers, and twilight play times. Arrowhead Pointe located in eastern Georgia on Lake Russell charges $41 for 18 holes on weekdays and $46 on weekends and holidays. They also have senior and junior discounts.

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