[alwann]

.... 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.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't believe "non-members" in TV can book tee times. Have to be a guest or a property owner. So the definition cited doesn't hold true.

All that aside, TV courses may not be anything special in terms of architectural design or difficulty, compared to the tracks usually cited in those polls, but playing them is enough of a challenge for me, and they don't bust my budget.