The economy's pain is the golfer's gain. There are a number of excellent, formerly all-private clubs nationwide that now permit outside play, starting with the list of clubs that follows. Public golfers are the beneficiaries of this diversify-to-survive trend. Access is the coin of the realm for unattached players seeking an upscale experience without the financial commitment.
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The Top 10 Private Clubs to Now Offer Public Access
By: Brian McCallen
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