With cost-of-living escalating, we’re all looking for ways to economise. Small savings in multiple areas of life will add up and could make the difference. Golf is not the cheapest hobby out there but going without the physical and social stimulation golf delivers could take a toll on mental health and that could do more harm than good in the long run. We think it’s important to keep playing golf, but it is possible to find ways to save money on the sport you love. Here we highlight 10 tips on how to save money on golf.
Flexible Memberships
Many clubs have started to offer flexible club memberships where you pay a smaller annual fee and then buy credits depending on how much you intend to play. If you choose to play at less popular times, then those credits can get you a decent number of games. With flexible membership, you have far more control over how much you spend on playing your golf at your club.
Cheap Green Fees / Twilight Rates
We all like to get out and play other courses from time to time too. But, like almost everything, the price of green fees has been rising in recent years. Most clubs though will offer discounted rates at certain times, particularly at the end of the day. If you’re travelling for a round away or on a tour with pals, look to those twilight rates for the best deals. You’ll be surprised how much you can save.
Play More Opens
Another great way to play away for a greatly reduced rate is to enter club opens. You don’t necessarily need to enter the club’s 36-hole scratch strokeplay either. Plenty of clubs offer Stableford Opens, Senior Opens or group competition, like Texas Scramble Opens. Search around the clubs in your local area or check out Golf Empire and you’ll find plenty of chances to enter open competitions and to play other courses at a far lower rate.
Or club matches…
Your club will probably play a series of matches each year against other clubs in the vicinity, maybe even further afield. Often these matches are actually under-subscribed as…
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