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Golf Courses Directory
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The Top 10 Public and Private Golf Courses in the Unites StatesThere are many golf courses scattered across the United States. Some of these golf courses are open to the public, while some of these facilities can only be enjoyed by exclusive members. The top ten public and private golf courses in the United States include the Bethpage State Park Golf Course, the Pine Valley Golf Club, the Jefferson Park Golf Course, the Augusta National Golf Club, the Cypress Point Club, the Pebble Beach Golf Links, the Liberty National Course, the Leo J. Martin Memorial Golf Course, the Quail Hollow Club and the Wynn Golf Club.
The facility of the Pine Valley Golf Club features a “Pine Valley” 18-hole golf course. The Pine Valley Golf Club facility is located in Clementon, New Jersey and it also boasts of all the highlights and hallmarks that you would expect from a New Jersey Golf Club. The Jefferson Park Golf Course
The Cypress Point Club
The Wynn Golf Club
Buying a Golf CartWhen thinking about buying a golf car, there are number of things to consider. Do you want to go with a new or used model? What size of seating and storage capacity do you want? Where do you plan on using the cart? All of these factors and more should be considered when trying to find the right golf cart for you. Location, Location, Location Before you even start pricing golf carts, you should consider where you plan to use it. Not everyone lives on a course, and odds are that the police would wouldn’t like you using the cart to commute on the highway from your home to the driving range. The first thing you should look at is if the club you belong to, or your favorite course even allows private carts. Many courses only let their own carts on the grass, and those are driven by caddies and groundskeepers. However, if the place you play at lets you bring your own private golf cart, keep reading. Where are you going to keep it? This isn’t just a nagging question posed by people opposed to your decision to buy a golf cart, but rather a very legitimate point of consideration. If you are buying a golf cart, it would be best to check if your favorite course or private club will allow you to keep it there, and how much it will cost for the storage. If you cannot store your cart at the course, you are going to have to figure out if it is going to stay in your garage, a shed of its own, or out in the yard with a plastic tarp thrown over it. If you end up having to store your golf cart n your property, you might also consider a trailer or something that can hitch to your primary vehicle so you can get the cart from your home to the green, and back again. Set A Price Range Just like when you are scouting out to purchase a car, you should set a price limit for yourself. Since golf carts can go as high as $10,000 or more, you might want to look at your budget and give yourself a low and high end range to stay within when pricing a cart for yourself. New Versus Use A brand new golf cart – depending on its seating capacity, other bells and whistles, and general design, and start out at $4,000. This might be too steep of an investment, so it might not hurt to check on-line and local ads for used golf carts, as this can end up saving you a lot of money Kick The Tires New or used, golf carts are a financial investment, so you want to make sure you are getting your money’s worth. Check underneath the carriage for oil leaks or frayed electrical wires. Take the golf cart out for a test drive to make sure it handles smoothly and turns easily. See if the seating is comfortable, because you are going to be driving it on the course every time you play, and the last thing you want is a seat that’s going to make you uncomfortable on long game days. Load up the cart with your equipment, to check if it can haul everything with ease, or if it slows to a crawl. Also, you want to check the brakes. You want your golf cart to stop when you press the brake pedal, and not slide all over the place. Gas Or Electric? Fewer golf carts are being made with gas engines these days, as most companies are making the switch to the more environmentally-friendly electric motors. When buying a new golf cart (or especially a used one), you should check to see if it runs on gas or electricity, how much power you can get out of it, and if your needs a special octane of fuel, or a special charging station if you go electric. You might also check with your favorite course or golf club to see if they allow the gas models on the green. Service One last thing to consider when shopping around for a golf cart, and that is if there are places or people near you who can help you repair and maintain your golf cart to keep it in working order. You obviously cannot just take your golf cart to the local autobody shop and have them change the oil, nor can you just pick up golf cart wheels at any department store. If you can’t find anyone in your area who knows about golf cart maintenance and repair, you can find a number of groups on-line and get the manuals for your cart so you can take care of it yourself.
Now that you have a good overview of what to look for, you can go out there and find the golf cart that is perfect for you so you can ride around on the green in comfort and style.
Golf Dress CodeGolf is a sport which is becoming increasingly popular. However golf, while it is a sport that is accessible to practically anyone within distance of a driving range or course, still has some particulars as to what is appropriate attire when out on the grass with your clubs. For the most part, when one thinks of golfers, usually two images come to mind. The first is that of pants with loud prints, an argyle sweater, and an oversize bonnet with a pom-pom on top. Luckily, those days are behind us and one can actually wear nicely coordinated clothes. The second image is that of the contemporary masters in their Polo shirts and relaxed trousers (or shorts, depending on the season), eying up their targets and walking casually from hole to hole. While this seems to be the norm, not all courses have the same regulations, and its best to know what is appropriate to wear when golfing. They type of course you play on has very specific rules. Municipal CoursesMost municipal or public golf courses go by the standard of “no shirt, no service.” Basically, they have no specific dress code, but you must at least make an effort to actually be clothed. While shorts, flip-flops, and a t-shirt might seem like a good idea for the comfort, you might take into account that not only are you opening yourself up to sunburn and the occasional insect bite, but that you (and those around you) are swinging metal clubs (there’s a reason they call them that). Missing and driving solid metal against your exposed and ankle or foot will cut your game early, so you might want to at least wear sneakers that offer good cushioning and coverage. Private ClubsIf you decide that you want to play on a private course – even if you are just playing for one day, rather than fully joining, odds are that they will have a dress code. The best rule to follow here, is the same one that applied to restaurants – The fancier and higher the price, the more stringent the dress code. While many courses have a minimum policy of players having to wear collared shirts and rules against denim pants, some organizations require a bit more than a polo shirt and khakis. Some require actual golf pants (visit your local sporting goods store for a variety of colors and styles). There is always the option of buying your clothes at a particular course or club’s pro shop, but the prices there are usually higher than you would find elsewhere. Also keep in mind that what you see the pros wearing on the PGA tournaments isn’t necessarily what is required of you. Just because you saw a famous golfer wearing a cardigan sweater over a t-shirt doesn’t mean you will get that option. The typical response is going to be something along the lines of, “Well, you aren’t that famous golfer, so unless you’re here to play The Masters, you’re going to follow our rules.” The other side of this is that you won’t have to break the bank to get a really nice designer outfit, only to be told it doesn’t meet with the course’s rules on golfing attire.
Don’t think you can get around the rules by wearing one of those “ironic” t-shirts with the collar and buttons printed on, either. Golf is a time-honored and respected sport, and as such, it pays to be respectful to the rules and guidelines set down by each course. As far as footwear goes, flip-flops are definitely out, but many courses and clubs also have rules against metal cleats, as well. The reasoning for this isn’t fashion – it’s that the metal spikes tear up the ground as you walk, and to make and maintain the grass on a course (growing, watering, manicuring, and filling in divots where clubs have removed entire chunks of earth) isn’t cheap. You’re already paying to play on a private course, why make your fees increase by tearing up the grounds even further? So how do you know what to wear exactly? Well, the more indirect route would be to observe the course you’re planning to play, and see what others are wearing. In most cases, it won’t be anything more than golfing pants, a polo-style shirt with a collar, and tennis shoes. This certainly will not put you far out of your way, and you probably have most of those things in your wardrobe already. The most direct thing you can do is to call ahead to the course or club you plan on attending and ask what their rules and regulations are on golfing attire. This will remove all of the guesswork and put everyone at ease. You will know how you are expected to dress when playing, and the golf course attendants won’t have to send you home for improper golfing attire. Calling ahead saves time and embarrassment for all parties involved. Go out there and enjoy yourself on the green, but remember to check with the course owners to make sure that you are dressed for the occasion.
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