So sorry to disagree, but.....
From golf.about.com----Definition:
A "semi-private course" is the term applied to golf courses that sell memberships, but also allow non-members to book tee times and play. So a semi-private course combines elements of a country club with elements of a public golf course.
What benefits do members of a semi-private course receive? Typically, reduced (or waived) green fees, sometimes preferential tee times, and access to other amenities or perks offered by the club.
Non-members can play the golf course, but typically pay higher green fees and might be restricted from entering other parts of the club (swimming pool or tennis courts, for example).
From the same site----Public courses: A public golf course is one that is open to the general public. Everyone who plays golf is welcome at a public golf course. Within the public category, there are two main sub-types - the municipal course and the daily fee course.
Municipal courses are those owned by cities or counties and run for the benefit of the local citizens (although they are open to all golfers regardless of place of residence). Daily fee courses are also open to everyone, but are privately owned and generally more upscale - and, therefore, more expensive - than municipal courses.
Since residents of TV can pay a fee to "join" 1,2,3,4 or all 12 courses, and get the benefits of swimming pool, tennis court and preferred tee time based on a point system that favors priority members, these course are SEMI-PRIVATE, NOT PUBLIC
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