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Golf Courses
Golf courses are what the game of golf
is all about. Yes, hitting the ball straight is great
but isn't it the environment what makes it special?
The green grass, sounds of nature, big blue skies and
bodies of water all add to the thrill of playing on
a golf course.
Before you head out to play a round, make sure you
have a good idea of what you're getting yourself into
first. Some courses tend to play tougher than others,
and some are designed to play differently than others.
Types Of Golf Courses
Executive Golf Course - This type of course
is mainly par 3's with an occasional par 4 thrown in.
It was designed to play fast which allowed executives
on a power lunch the time to play a round while making
a deal or two during the game.
Playing an executive course is not a bad idea for those
starting out. It will give you some much needed iron
work and increase your putting skills each time you
play. These courses usually cost less than a regular
course and can be walked easily for those looking to
exercise at the same time.
Now popular in retirement communities these courses
challenge a players accuracy instead of their distance.
Public Golf Courses - These courses are where
most amateur play. They can be found anywhere there
is golf and offer the golfer an average to challenging
round. Walkers are welcome but mainly players use a
cart. They can be owner by private groups or municipalities
and can be played by anyone with the money.
Typically par 72, these courses take on average 4.5
hours to play. Water and sand hazards vary from course
to course but this is where the average golfer plays.
TPC Golf Courses - These are the courses the
pros play on. They are owned by the PGA and are well
maintained. They offer a challenging round with many
carefully placed hazards. You won't want to walk these
courses as the carts are loaded with GPS and other goodies
to help the golfer.
You'll need some cash to play these courses or maybe
an invite from a member. You might want to bring you
A game as the players here usually shoot scratch golf
or better.
Country Clubs & Private Courses - Designed
to keep the riff raff out these courses charge yearly
dues to maintain membership. They offer a nice course
but sometimes are forced to go semiprivate and allow
nonmembers to play in order to subsidize dues for their
members or pay bills when membership numbers are low.
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