Public courses built for people whose do not have a MEMBERSHIP with the club.Usually all players must pay some green fees to play.
But at a recent time, there are different types with a huge range of membership. Pay’n'play is one frequently used expression of it. On this type, members pay a subscription, and then pay an additional fee for each time whenever they play. But the subscription fee is usually lower than fees at private member clubs.
This is an effective and efficient way for cut costing to course playing golf, especially if you didn’t plan playing golf course for all over the year. Some golf club in the UK such as Kingusssie golf provides this type of membership.
Private courses are for members only. But on payment of a Green Fee, the visitors may play in. The cost rate will vary depending on visitor is introduced by a member or not.
If you are in doubt about your golf course plan or can’t fulfill the cost requirements, then try to call club customer service for advance. Most their friendliness advises would be useful even will lessen you charges for the course.
As you know, they need the green fee for reach big income. So they are always very welcoming to the new visitors.