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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
The (Rising) Cost of Golf?
The (Rising) Cost of Golf?
The money golfers pay to play benefits courses and companies throughout the industry. But for the first time in a generation, golf courses are perhaps the business segment enjoying the greatest benefit from the game's current surge.
Topics: Consumer Spending, Cost Of Golf, Economy, Facility Operations, Golf Courses
The (Rising) Cost of Golf?

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