Public golf courses are just what they sound like: golf courses that are open for play by the general public, as opposed to private golf courses (often associated with a private country club). Public golf courses can be found almost everywhere, from large cities to small towns and everywhere in between. These are the best places for someone to learn how to play the game if they are new to it.

There are a few things you need to know, however, before packing in the clubs and driving to the newest course. For one thing, average prices vary based on where one lives, with the South and Midwest usually the cheapest. The average national price for a round of golf is approximately $40. You need to pay a fee just to play on the course, and this is usually referred to as the “green fee.” Often there are also fees for renting a cart, as well. The green fee that is charged by each individual golf course, even in the same area, will vary, as well. Pebble Beach may be open to the public for the most part, but it also costs $800 per person to play, which will obviously restrict how much of the public will play there. Smaller public golf courses, especially in the Midwest and the South, will be far cheaper. Michigan has more golf courses than any other state in the union.

Public golf courses are often used by high school golf teams, as well as some college teams. These courses give individuals the ability to play on their own, to play with friends, and to play with their family. The easy access, and the attempt by most at affordable prices that the common man can afford, help to spread the joy and love of golf among current fans and future fans alike.