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The Price to Play
Examining the changes in public playing fees and the average 18-hole rate by state
The Price to Play
When detailing the average price of public golf, it’s not uncommon to hear the refrain, “But that’s not it costs to play golf where I live.” And there’s a reality behind those assertions. Not only can peak weekend fees be substantially higher, but playing fees vary widely by geography as well as the type of public facility.
The Price to Play
Facilities, Facility Health, Municipal Golf, Development, 9-Hole and Par 3
U.S. Golf Supply One-Page Summary Reports Available
Concise and comprehensive one-page summary reports on various supply-related topics
U.S. Golf Supply One-Page Summary Reports Available
February 2025 National Rounds Played
A year after the third warmest February on record allowed many golf courses in northern states to get an early jump on the 2024 golf season, the more typical wintry weather conditions in those same states prevented a repeat.
February 2025 National Rounds Played

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