If you golf in a league and on a regular basis, it’s probably worth your while to become a member of the course you’re playing. My husband and I both golf a few times a week, and we’re members of a league. Considering how many times we play, it was a wise decision for us to become members of the golf club. We have started to pay attention to membership costs at courses and have found that there are some real deals out there.

In the fall and winter months, many courses offer special discounts if you join and pay before spring. Our home course offers us two ways to save. It’s cheaper if we join as a couple, and if we pay before March 1st, we save an extra $100! That savings pays our league fees. Do the math - if you’ve never joined before, you may find the savings to be substantial. If you are a regular member of a course, ask about winter discounts and promotions. Hey, it might be a perfect Christmas gift idea for a couple to give to each other, too!