[newguyintv]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

OK, a private golf course is just that---members only
A public course is just that---open to the public for a fee with no restrictions
A semi-private course generally has a membership, is cheaper than a purely private club but allows the public to play with generally some sort of restriction---certain days or tee times, preferred tee times for members, tournaments restricted to members, etc.

So, unlike others, the "Horse's mouth" was not talking trash

Thanks. Guess that means that now there are two of us who know what we are talking about.