How to Find Golf Courses

Finding golf courses is easy to do by using various online and local sources. It is a good idea to book a tee time at a golf course at least a few days in advance. Many course managers will not even allow a golfer to play a round without a tee time.

• Ask a friend who is a golfer where to find a good course to play. If you are new to the area, it is a good idea to get a recommendation so you avoid going to a course that is not fun to play. Ask your friend to join you for a round of golf so you can learn the course.


• Use your business contacts to help you find a course. You may be able to find a private course that you ordinarily would not be able to play. Offer to pay the greens fees if your contact gets you on the course.


• Look in the Yellow Pages to find golf courses. Call the office at a golf course you find to see how much it costs to play a round. Find out if you need to make a tee time or if you can wait until a spot opens once you arrive at the course.


• Go online to find a golf course. If you are planning to travel you can usually find online information on a golf course in the area where you staying. One way you can view a golf course that is not local is by using an online map that has a bird’s eye view feature. 


• Check a golf magazine to find a course to play when you travel. Some golf magazines have a list of the top 100 courses to play in ther U.S. Find a course in the location where you are traveling and remember to book a tee time in advance.