There may be some confusion between a country club golf course that only allows members of the club to play and a private golf course. Some resorts and hotels have their own golfing facilities on which only those staying at the resort are welcome on their private golf course, although sometimes they do allow their guests to bring a visitor with them. Some of the advantages include fewer holdups from large groups and professional instructions available to help with some of the golfer’s challenges.
There is a stigma often associated with a private golf course as most believe the cost to play these courses is to high. However, with many resorts the fees for a round of golf are usually included in the price of the resort. There are also vacation packages that include at least one round of golf on their private golf course and may include different resorts on different days, allowing for a variety of courses to be played over the course of the vacation.
Typically, the condition of the course and the level of challenge is higher at a private golf course, when compared to many of the public golf courses, since the amount of play is limited and there is less damage to the course. While a majority of courses offer the use of riding carts to use while playing, there are some that only allow walking on their course.
Gaining Access May Require Membership
In addition to resorts, there are some communities built around a private golf course and play is limited to only residents of the community. They may be allowed to bring a guest with them during certain times of the year, but their home ownership in the community allows them free membership at the private golf course. Many such courses are usually in top condition, in some instances they may not be the best golf course ever played, and its condition will largely be determined by the community’s management.
Country clubs are usually part of an overall activity center that may include a private golf course, tennis courts, swimming and dining facility. However, some previously public course have decided to sell memberships to help defray maintenance costs and only members can use their private golf course and other facilities. Overall, playing golf on a private golf course is faster with less people and can offer some of the best course conditions available to its membership.