Golf is expensive. I could say nothing more and there would be no argument. The cost of the sport is what keeps many from getting into golf to begin with. For starters, you need the equipment to play. Clubs, a bag, shoes, balls, tees, etc…not too mention the certain type of clothing you may be required to purchase if you don’t already have it. And that’s before you even get out there! You didn’t even pay your greens fees yet! Hell, I’ve been playing golf for years and the cost is what keeps me from playing more than anything else.

For years, many of us have waited for “twilight” times to get a break on greens fees. Some of us have a buddy working at a course who will get us a discount when the boss is gone. I know I’ve skipped out on a day of work a few times to play a course for a lower rate. But what if there was a better way to cut into the cost? Maybe you can make this game a little easier on your wallet. Well, for a mere $67 you can discount your rounds of golf for an entire year! How is that you say? Well, with the Player’s Pass of course!

The Players Pass allows members to play courses for a fraction of their regular prices. And for only $67, the membership practically pays for itself after only two or three rounds at any of the participating courses. I know what you’re thinking…”Sure, but you have to play on a Tuesday afternoon, tee off at 3:30 and it’s only valid from December through February.” Well, you’d be wrong. The beauty of the Player’s Pass is that it’s valid for an entire year. And at the 2,000+ participating courses throughout the country, weekends are included! With that many courses included in the Players Pass network, you’re bound to find a participating course near you.

So what are these discounts you ask? Well, how about a 2-for-1 greens fee? How about discounts between $20-$50? How about discounts of up to 70%?!

Maybe you ask “Yeah, but what are the courses? Are they the crappy tracks that no one wants to play anyway?” I can only base my findings on my own experiences here in Connecticut but, of the eleven courses listed, the grouping is pretty impressive. I’ll admit, I was a bit surprised to find a discount at Fox Hopyard Golf Club included in the group. “The Fox” is a superb all around course and is easily one of the top three in the state! Several other courses included are also among the better tracks CT has to offer. So I would suggest logging onto the site and taking a look at your states listing. You just might be pleasantly surprised.

So this sounds like a pretty good package, right? Sure it does. But you know what could make it better? If it was free! Our friends over at Players Pass have agreed to give away one free membership to a golfstinks reader. And as usual, it’s quite simple to enter your name for a chance to win. Simply head over to the golfstinks facebook page and hit “like.” What could be easier than that?! We’ll choose one random winner and you could be on your way to playing cheaper golf without rushing to beat the sunset!

Go to the golfstinks facebook page, click like, win a Players Pass and swing ’til you’re happy!