For the traveler, playing golf is not always an easy proposition. Finding a course, getting a good tee time and playing in a reasonable amount of time are all reasons people consider private facilities, but throw in the travel and it can be even more troublesome. ClubCorp has launched a new initiative to help this with something they call Play Away.
ClubCorp is the largest owner and operator of private golf in the country and their new Play Away membership is aimed at helping the traveler, or even just the traveling golfer. When I first heard about this, it almost sounded too good to be true. Travel a bit and want great golf but don’t have time for a home course membership? Play Away costs start at about $60 and give you golf when on the road (designated by more than 100 miles from your home).
Two complimentary greens fees are included in the membership per month and advance booking of tee times at about 3 weeks out. Don’t travel with your clubs? They have free loaners at each facility for Play Away members. The course list is exceptional including highlights like Mission Hills in Rancho Mirage or Firestone CC in Akron.
More than just golf, those that know me know dining is just as important. ClubCorp has a variety of what they call City Clubs and they feature more than 30 around the country. The Play Away membership also includes two complimentary meals each month at these as well.
Some additional benefits include savings at Omni Hotels, Red Door Spa and fitness centers all as part of the membership package.
It sounds “salesy”, but we have done the research, spoke to numerous golfers that are currently participating and using the membership and all speak to the ease of use and value associated with Play Away. Benefits are available to you and your immediate family with the only downside being the $1000 initiation fee, however right now it is being waived for new travel members. $60+ tax gets you in and signing up is pretty darn easy.
Lastly, I should note that we are not affiliated with the brand, we do not get paid if you signup.
If you want more information or want to signup, check out their Play Away page on their website at www.clubcorp.com/Clubs/Play-Away-Membership and jump in the THP Forum and let us know if you are a member or thinking about becoming one.
This works well for the traveling golfer or someone who travels for work a lot. SO that counts me out. I only travel to play golf when it’s a THP event! 🙂
How did i not know of this? Will be signing up shortly, as I travel to texas a lot.
i dont travel like i used to, but have 3 club corp courses that are 150 miles away. thinking…
It would work for you Mitchell. If you end up doing it, jump into the THP Forum and let us know how it goes.
This sounds like a fantastic deal. $60 and waiving the $1k initiation, wow.
All signed up and ready to play in San Antonio next weekend. We are going to eat at the city club located there as well. We love to take weekend trips all over Texas but it does not make sense to drive over 100 miles away to only go hiking or perhaps listen to some blues on 6th St. in Austin. When you add in a free round of golf and possibly a nice meal if there is a city club close by it makes the trip worth while. I will definitely take advantage of the complimentary loaner clubs when flying and maybe when we are in the car and don’t want the hassle of lugging them around.
I travel for work and this gives me access to playing while I’m on the road. City clubs are great too. Very good food and 2 comp meals per club per month. Works as advertised!
I joined back in October 2018, and it’s already paid for itself and more. I live in the Pacific NW and used it in Oregon (Astoria), Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Austin. We have worked our vacations now around the areas where there are Clubcorp facilities. On the agenda for the upcoming year, Palm Springs, San Diego & Seattle.
Joined about a month ago & played two rounds in the Atlanta area & had dinner twice. It’s an awesome deal even if you can only use it 3-4 times a year.
That’s great Sam. And we agree, awesome deal.