Golf-Related Website Links
Here's a list of sites that The B-Man uses frequently. If you are looking for course-related web sites, go to the course information page. The official web site is listed under the course address and there's a list of discount links at the bottom of the course detail page.
Golfing with B-Man in the Carolinas
My companion blog for the site. I'll post thoughts and comments about golf in the area and golf in general. You can post comments as well.
Golf Vacations in the Carolinas
B-Man's guide to golf vacations in North and South Carolina with links to some of the best package deals.
Clickit Golf
Offers prepaid vouchers for discount rates at many local courses in the Carolinas. Purchase rounds ahead of time with a credit card and get a great low price. I use this site frequently and it's usually the first place I check for deals, updated weekly. Good site to check if you don't have a coupon and are looking for a reasonable rate.
GolfHoles.com - Charlotte Course Directory
Offers prepaid vouchers (Paypal only) for discount rates at local course in the Carolinas. Includes course information and photo tours of many courses.
Charlotte's LastMinuteGolfer.com
Great place to get last minute deals and advance purchase rounds at big discounts at local courses. I've used the Atlanta version as well and it works great. Check the tee times and rates available the day before you plan to play. Also offers course conditions updates and aeration schedules. Use my Ambassador code BMANCLT01 when you register and get 200 Frequent Golfer Yards free. You can use the yards to get discounts on bookings and even free golf!
Leatherman Golf Learning Center
A great place to practice all parts of your game. I checked out LGLC this week (May '08) for the first time and was impressed. They have dozens of artificial tee mats as well as a traditional grass tee area. I enjoyed using the soft tee mats on the bottom. They feel like solid turf, don't mark up your clubs and they accommodate regular golf tees. There's also a great chipping green with a sand bunker. Buckets start at $6 for 45 balls and they offer memberships, lessons and group outings. Inside the well-stocked pro shop, you can also get a few cold ones to drink while you practice. And if you sign up on their web site, you can get an email discount for a free small bucket right off the bat.
Carolinas Golf Association
*The* association for amateur golfers in NC and SC. Regularly hosts large tournament events in different formats for amateurs at all levels at courses throughout the Carolinas, including season-ending championships on Tour-quality venues such as Pinehurst resort. I have a friend who plays in these tournaments and he's been twisting my arm to get an official handicap so I can play with him. I think I may check it out this season and provide a review update soon.
Golf Privilege Card for the Carolinas
Sponsored by the American Lung Association of North Carolina and only $40, this discount booklet offers discounted rates on hundreds of courses in NC, SC and VA. If you only use it 2-3 times, it will still pay for itself. You can check out the list of courses & discounts and then buy one online
Charlotte egolf Amateur Tour
This a great local tour for individual competition. Plays regularly at many of the local courses listed here and some within an hour of the city. Entering its fourteenth season, the Amateur Tour conducts stroke-play golf tournaments for golfers of all ages and handicaps. Winners get trophies and gift certifcates. There are also prizes for long drive and closest to the pin.
Golf Galaxy Charlotte Golf Tour
The Golf Galaxy Charlotte Golf Tour is a real golf tour hosting golf tournaments for the average golfer played on Charlotte, North Carolina area public golf courses. Participate in one and two day, 2 person team golf tournaments with merchandise payouts for top 30% of the field. Open to all golfers (men, women and juniors) who normally score 95 or less on 18 holes. Best-ball and scramble formats hosted.
The Golf Channel Amateur Tour for Charlotte, NC
Another tour for local players. A little pricier than those above, but offers cash prizes. Six different flights are open from scratch handicaps to 20+.
Carolina Trail eFee Specials
Prepaid golf rounds at any of the six Carolina Trail course -- The Divide, The Tradition, Highland Creek, Charlotte Golf Links, Waterford, and now Birkdale. Rates as low as $30 pp weekday and $47 pp weekend.
GolfCarolina.com
This site has reviews for almost every Charlotte area course as well as all sorts of vacation package deals for the Carolinas.
CharlotteGolfing.com
Offers discount coupons and prepaid vouchers (Paypal only) as well as local area golf news and information. Good site for golfers new to the Charlotte area or just visiting.
Yahoo! Handicap Tracker
Free, easy-to-use tool to track your USGA Handicap Index. It's not "official" but it uses the correct USGA formula, taking into account the course's rating and slope. The site also allows to form your own private groups and keep track of your buddy's index as well.
My companion blog for the site. I'll post thoughts and comments about golf in the area and golf in general. You can post comments as well.
Golf Vacations in the Carolinas
B-Man's guide to golf vacations in North and South Carolina with links to some of the best package deals.
Clickit GolfOffers prepaid vouchers for discount rates at many local courses in the Carolinas. Purchase rounds ahead of time with a credit card and get a great low price. I use this site frequently and it's usually the first place I check for deals, updated weekly. Good site to check if you don't have a coupon and are looking for a reasonable rate.
GolfHoles.com - Charlotte Course DirectoryOffers prepaid vouchers (Paypal only) for discount rates at local course in the Carolinas. Includes course information and photo tours of many courses.
Charlotte's LastMinuteGolfer.comGreat place to get last minute deals and advance purchase rounds at big discounts at local courses. I've used the Atlanta version as well and it works great. Check the tee times and rates available the day before you plan to play. Also offers course conditions updates and aeration schedules. Use my Ambassador code BMANCLT01 when you register and get 200 Frequent Golfer Yards free. You can use the yards to get discounts on bookings and even free golf!
Leatherman Golf Learning Center
A great place to practice all parts of your game. I checked out LGLC this week (May '08) for the first time and was impressed. They have dozens of artificial tee mats as well as a traditional grass tee area. I enjoyed using the soft tee mats on the bottom. They feel like solid turf, don't mark up your clubs and they accommodate regular golf tees. There's also a great chipping green with a sand bunker. Buckets start at $6 for 45 balls and they offer memberships, lessons and group outings. Inside the well-stocked pro shop, you can also get a few cold ones to drink while you practice. And if you sign up on their web site, you can get an email discount for a free small bucket right off the bat.
Carolinas Golf Association
*The* association for amateur golfers in NC and SC. Regularly hosts large tournament events in different formats for amateurs at all levels at courses throughout the Carolinas, including season-ending championships on Tour-quality venues such as Pinehurst resort. I have a friend who plays in these tournaments and he's been twisting my arm to get an official handicap so I can play with him. I think I may check it out this season and provide a review update soon.
Golf Privilege Card for the Carolinas
Sponsored by the American Lung Association of North Carolina and only $40, this discount booklet offers discounted rates on hundreds of courses in NC, SC and VA. If you only use it 2-3 times, it will still pay for itself. You can check out the list of courses & discounts and then buy one online
Charlotte egolf Amateur Tour
This a great local tour for individual competition. Plays regularly at many of the local courses listed here and some within an hour of the city. Entering its fourteenth season, the Amateur Tour conducts stroke-play golf tournaments for golfers of all ages and handicaps. Winners get trophies and gift certifcates. There are also prizes for long drive and closest to the pin.
Golf Galaxy Charlotte Golf Tour
The Golf Galaxy Charlotte Golf Tour is a real golf tour hosting golf tournaments for the average golfer played on Charlotte, North Carolina area public golf courses. Participate in one and two day, 2 person team golf tournaments with merchandise payouts for top 30% of the field. Open to all golfers (men, women and juniors) who normally score 95 or less on 18 holes. Best-ball and scramble formats hosted.
The Golf Channel Amateur Tour for Charlotte, NC
Another tour for local players. A little pricier than those above, but offers cash prizes. Six different flights are open from scratch handicaps to 20+.
Carolina Trail eFee Specials
Prepaid golf rounds at any of the six Carolina Trail course -- The Divide, The Tradition, Highland Creek, Charlotte Golf Links, Waterford, and now Birkdale. Rates as low as $30 pp weekday and $47 pp weekend.
GolfCarolina.com
This site has reviews for almost every Charlotte area course as well as all sorts of vacation package deals for the Carolinas.
CharlotteGolfing.com
Offers discount coupons and prepaid vouchers (Paypal only) as well as local area golf news and information. Good site for golfers new to the Charlotte area or just visiting.
Yahoo! Handicap Tracker
Free, easy-to-use tool to track your USGA Handicap Index. It's not "official" but it uses the correct USGA formula, taking into account the course's rating and slope. The site also allows to form your own private groups and keep track of your buddy's index as well.