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Old 08-18-2015, 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Mikeod View Post
A lot depends on where you come from. John W mentioned several courses near his former residence that charged in the $30-40 range. I looked at where I lived and the nice courses charge around $65-75 weekdays and $85-100 weekends/holidays. So the rates here, even in high season, don't seem so bad. And there are places to play outside the bubble that are even less expensive. I remember that I had to get in the car and drive before, so it's not much of an inconvenience to do so now.
I play with a group that goes outside the bubble twice a month during the winter months. We take turns driving and keep the group to two foursome's with a couple of guys that will sub. It's a good "change of pace" and the cost depends on what courses we play. Sometimes it's less than TV and sometimes a bit more.

When we make our "trek" north in the summer, it's similar. You can play for as little as $25 including cart (senior days) or pay $50-$75 depending on the courses you play. I find myself leaning toward the cheaper (but maintained) courses the older I get and as my skill level diminishes.
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