Where we live there are no private courses within an hour of my house so I belong to a semi-private course although most 18 hole facilities are structured that way. 9 hole courses are really the only “public” non-membership courses.
Although very little amenities other than practice facility, club storage & restaurant, I enjoy all the social events (Ryder Cup, CC, etc.) , great course conditions, ability to just come out on a quiet afternoon and maybe just play 5-6 holes hitting multiple balls, etc. I also play a lot (>100 rounds/year in 6 months) so I get my money’s worth.
Although very little amenities other than practice facility, club storage & restaurant, I enjoy all the social events (Ryder Cup, CC, etc.) , great course conditions, ability to just come out on a quiet afternoon and maybe just play 5-6 holes hitting multiple balls, etc. I also play a lot (>100 rounds/year in 6 months) so I get my money’s worth.