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Holey Terror: Hole No. 7 at Belmont Lake Golf Club
Hole No. 7 • Par 5 • 600 yards
Anyone with even a hint of a villainous bone in their body can design a difficult golf course. But it takes a special touch for someone to draft 18 holes that provide reasonable challenges for players of all abilities. That’s exactly what you’ll find at Belmont Lake Golf Club in Rocky Mount, NC.
The semi-private club opened in 2007 as the centerpiece of what was initially the sister […]
My buddy Tim called golf “the expensive sport” last summer. He said it while buying his third $14 beer at an NFL game. I let it go – mostly because he was paying for mine too – but the comment stuck with me. Was he right?
I didn’t think so. But I wanted to prove it with actual numbers.
So I dug in. National Golf Foundation reports, concert ticket data, NFL cost analyses, streaming price histories. The full picture. And what came back surprised even me – golf isn’t just holding its own against other entertainment options. In a lot of ways, […]
Holey Terror: Hole No. 11 at EagleSticks Golf Club
EagleSticks Golf Club • Zanesville, OH • eaglesticks.com • 740-454-4900
Hole No. 11 • Par 5 • 591 yards
Designed in 1990 by Ohio’s own Dr. Michael Hurdzan, EagleSticks Golf Club can perhaps best be described as Augusta National in a shoebox.
Located just outside of Columbus in Zanesville, OH, the layout tumbles across 150 acres of rolling farmland with elevation changes of more than 100 feet. Most of the tee boxes are located on the highest ground, so you’ll be treated to panoramic views on most holes before launching majestic drives […]
Holey Terror: Hole No. 6 at Swan Point Yacht & Country Club
Nestled along the banks of the Potomac River in Issue, MD, Swan Point stands out in the Mid-Atlantic region for its breathtaking scenic beauty. World-renowned golf architect and consultant to Augusta National, Bob Cupp, designed a layout that seamlessly integrates with the dramatic landscape of marshland and tall pine trees.
The course evokes the feel of coastal Carolinas with its grassy mounds, challenging retention bunkers, abundant sand and water hazards, and […]
Holey Terror: Hole No. 9 at The Links at Gettysburg
The hallowed grounds of Gettysburg, PA, are famously associated with the defining battle of the Civil War, with tales of lingering Confederate and Union spirits. Yet, 160-plus years later, a different kind of shot is being fired just a few miles away at The Links at Gettysburg.
This daily-fee course near the Mason-Dixon line offers a significant test of a golfer’s mettle. A round here is a march up and down the rolling central Pennsylvania countryside, characterized […]
Your Golf Bud
A Matter of Life or Death
By Bud Key, Mid-Atlantic Director – TeeTime Golf Pass
Ben Hogan, revered by many as the most technically perfect ball-striker in history, is famously attributed with the quote: “Golf is not a matter of life or death, it’s more important than that.” This sentiment perfectly captures the deep passion and significance the sport holds for so many of us.
In the fall of 2023, I struggled through a round of 18 holes at my favorite local course. For several months, I had been feeling truly […]
Muirfield Village Golf Club
I got a text from my buddy Rob last fall: “Heading to Scottsdale for some winter golf. Want in?” My immediate thought wasn’t “yes, that sounds amazing.” It was “how much?” Scottsdale means $150-300 per round. Phoenix resorts. Snowbird crowds. And here I was, living three hours from Muirfield Village Golf Club – one of the top courses in America – and paying attention to Arizona real estate advertisements.
That’s when it hit me: Ohio golf is genuinely incredible, and almost nobody talks about it.
Ohio has a remarkable concentration of high-quality golf, from Jack Nicklaus-designed […]
TeeTime Golf Pass vs. Greens’ Fee Passport – Both promise savings on green fees at Ontario golf courses. But they work differently, cover different courses, and offer different value. Here’s the honest comparison to help you pick the right one — or decide if you need both.
Quick Verdict: If you want a modern app experience, more deal types beyond 2-for-1, and access to courses across the US when you travel, TeeTime Golf Pass Ontario is the better all-around value. If you prefer a traditional coupon book with 800+ tear-out coupons at Ontario-only courses, the Greens’ Fee Passport has […]
Florida Golf Deals & Courses Guide: Play More, Pay Less in 2026
There’s a particular kind of torture that comes with wanting to golf in Florida. You show up in January with two weeks and your wallet, ready to knock off some bucket-list courses. Then you see the green fees. Resort courses charging $200-plus. Championship layouts that expect you to sacrifice your firstborn. The sunshine state’s golf is world-class – but the prices? Let’s just say they don’t come with that tropical breeze discount.
Here’s what I learned after exploring Florida’s best courses and deals: the real game isn’t […]