Taking the bite out of green fees

Oldgolfdawg has purchased The DivotCard the past two years and believes it is a great thing to have if you enjoy playing a variety courses at a discount. It is especially handy for the golfer who can't find a playing partner when the urge to play strikes and who doesn't mind joining up with strangers or going it alone.

Participating courses in central Ohio this year include Bent Tree, Blackhawk, Chapel Hill, Cooks Creek, Darby Creek, Glenross, Royal American Links, Westchester and Longaberger. All but Longaberger offer a free round (not counting a $14 cart fee) for play on Monday through Thursday. Seven more free rounds (not counting a $14 cart fee) can be obtained through repeated play at the courses using 28 additionally discounted rounds. http://www.thedivotcard.com/columbus/

Longaberger Golf Club, rated by many the best public course in Ohio, is new to the lineup. The coupon boxes for it are $10 off (cart included) for the first visit, $20 off for the second visit (after the use of $10 discount) and $30 off for a third visit (after the use of the $10 and $20 discounts). The coupons are good Monday through Sunday and are based off current seasonal rates. http://www.longabergergolfclub.com/

Included in The DivotCard deal are free driving range balls and pro shop discounts on apparel. If you go to the Greater Columbus Golf Show in the Veterans Memorial Building this weekend, you can get one for $69 and receive a free logo cap.