So get this for confusing…the good people at the American Lung Association have put together a “Golf Privilege Card” for good discounts at golf courses and driving ranges around the country for free rounds, 1/2 price rounds, free carts (yuck…), range balls, etc.
So far so good, right? Here’s where it gets confusing…
How much does each card cost? Well that depends on what state you are from. You see, some state’s cards are just usable “in state.” For example, if you buy NY’s card, you can only use it at the course participating in New York State. However ten southern states got together and have a “ten state card” that costs a little more, but has a wider geographic range in which to get your rebates. So the answer is between $20-$60, depending on where you are from and what state’s card you buy.
Confused enough? No? OK then try this…
So what rebates can I get where? That depends on each individual golf course. No two courses are the same…some give free rounds, some half price, some only give discounts on merch. Go to the list of courses for the state you wish to get the card from and check each individual course.
OK, so is there a master list of course? Of course not! You have to go here, then check each individual state and then check that state’s list to find out what courses are in each state!
Boy, where’s the Staples “That was easy” button when you need it?
Seriously though, twenty to sixty dollars is small potatoes and what ever card you choose, there are enough courses/driving ranges/tchochkes you can spend the money on to make the card pay for itself and give some money to fund lung cancer research. With the massive number of participating golf courses, you should be able to find a good deal. If there is a drawback, they should try to get more higher end daily fee courses participating…that and a one-click listing of all the participating courses, but hey it’s a great idea for a great cause.
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