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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.
Topics: Cost Of Golf, Course Management, Courses, Facilities, Facilities Database
The Price to Play
Highest Public Golf Percentage by State
Highest Public Golf Percentage by State
Topics: Facilities, Facilities Database, Golf Courses, Public Golf, Research
Highest Public Golf Percentage by State

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