Swinging Around Golf Courses

Swinging Around Golf Courses Golf courses can be diversified by ownership, length, and setting. Don't go par for the Course when choosing a destination for your next game. Exploring different golf courses is what makes the sport an adventure, after all! OWNERSHIP There is a course and price to fit everyone's needs! Semi-Private Courses Public Courses O Owners: Municipalities, private organizations, or individuals A Owners: Golf clubs Players: General public. Everyone is welcome! Players: Members and non-members Private Courses Resort Courses Owners: Owners: Holiday resort or hotel chain Golf clubs Players: Exclusive number of members and their guests Players: Resort guests and public (depending on location) LENGTH Mix it up with these different lengths, and play at your leisure. 18-hole Your standard, full-sized course setup Mostly par-4 holes with a mix of par-3's and par-5's 9-hole Not enough time for 18 holes? Do 9. The name says it all! 27-hole A variety of options all in one! Three distinctive 9-hole courses Executive Finish your rounds in less time. 18 or 9 holes - Made up of more par-3 holes with a few par-4's and par-5's Approach Intended for beginners' use or for experts to practice technique Par-3 Looking for a faster play? 9 or 18 holes, pure Par-3 courses have only par 3 holes Comprised of par-3 distance or shorter holes, up to 100 yards in length SETTING AND DESIGN Find out the natural surroundings that work best for you. Links Courses Enjoy a nice ocean breeze and scenic views along the way. O Setting: A Layout: Where: Located in coastal areas with sand dunes, tall grass, and trees Firm golfing surface with thick rough, uneven fairways, and small deep bunkers Scotland, Ireland, and England Parkland Courses Love the feeling of a walk in the park? Check out where the golf pros are playing. O Setting: Layout: O Where: Located inland with Well-kept fairways, thick rough, fast greens, and bunkers PGA Tour courses expansive landscaping and trees Desert Courses Who says you can't play golf in the middle of the desert? O Setting: V Layout: Where: Oasis of green among a terrain of sand, rock, and cactus Lush teeing grounds, fairways, and putting greens Southwestern U.S., Middle East Emirates Heathland Courses Appreciate the opportunity to swing away without the fear of losing balls. O Setting: Layout: Where: Interior courses with large, Gentle, rolling fairways England open spaces featuring bushes and shrubs Sandbelt Courses This is not a sand trap! Turns out sandy soil is suitable for golf courses. Setting: A Layout: Where: Interior courses built on sandy soil Putting areas with a mixture of sand and soil Australia, North Carolina, & South Carolina Find multiple golf course styles and settings across San Diego County by exploring JC Golf's 8 different courses at JCGolf.com. Sources: http://golf.about.com/od/golfcourses/a/The-Different-Types-Of Golf-Courses_2.htm http://www.golflink.com/list_427_whatdifferenttypes-golf- courses.htmlhttp://www.golf-basics-for-women.com/golf-courses.html