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Golf for All: Get Out and Save Some Green
You don't have to be rich to enjoy a round of golf with your family. Here are some money-saving tips.
Frugal golf ... believe it or not, there is such a thing! Golf is a fun way for people of all ages to spend time with family and friends in the great outdoors, but it can be challenging to play a round, particularly if you want to bring one or more of your kids along, without breaking the bank. We found a few courses in Oakdale and the surrounding area offering some great specials.
, 526 Inwood Ave. N., Oakdale, MN, 651-730-8886, http://www.wpgolf.com/oakmarsh/default.aspx
Located right here in Oakdale, Oak Marsh has some offers you might not be aware of:
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- Four for $5 early morning special (seven days a week). For the first one-and-a-half hours the course is open, you can play holes 10 through 13 for just $5 plus tax. If you’d like to ride, it’s just $5 (plus tax) per player more.9-hole Earlybird Morning Special (7 days a week)
- For the first one-and-a-half hours the course is open, the back nine is $15. An earlybird cart is $5.
- Sundays after 2 p.m., receive one 16 & under green fee free for each paid adult green fee. (Cart rental fee is not included. This not valid with the purchase of a 17-18 year old green fee.)
Sawmill and Loggers Trail Golf Courses, 11177 McKusick Road North, Stillwater, MN 55082, 651-439-7862, http://www.sawmillgc.com/
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Take a short drive to the east for this great offer: Kids 15 and under play free at Sawmill and Loggers Trail, Monday through Friday and after 2 p.m. on weekends and holidays, with a full paying adult. One kid can play free with each full paid adult. Also, check out their website for details on the unique “36 Hole Special with Food at the Gasthaus."
Cimarron Park Golf Course, 901 Lake Elmo Ave N., Lake Elmo, MN, 55042-9466, 651-436-6188
Our neighboring city of Lake Elmo contains this nine-hole course, which offers very affordable rates:
- Regular: $11 weekdays, $12 weekends
- Seniors: $9 weekdays, $12 weekends
- Juniors (15 and under): $9 week days, $10 weekends
This is a great course for beginners of any age, perfect for a family outing, or anyone that is just looking for a quick, simple round of golf. Call the phone number above to book tee times, or for more information.
Golf St. Paul
The city of Saint Paul maintains four courses; Phalen Park is just a quick drive from Oakdale, and the others (Como Park, Highland National, Highland 9) aren’t too much farther. Visit their website (http://www.golfstpaul.org/golfspecials.htm) to sign up for a free round of golf at any City of Saint Paul course during the month of your birthday (ID required). In addition, their Highland Nine-Hole Course offers Play Your Round for $1/hole on Saturdays from 4 to 7 p.m.
Get more deals
Another way to take advantage of some great golf deals is to register at a web coupon site. Just give them your e-mail address, and offers will be sent directly to you. Some good ones we found:
Get 50-80 percent off of everything golf on this site, which offers deals and special offers at courses throughout the Twin Cities.
Groupon is a national coupon company offering restaurant and services specials along with 50 percent or more off on golf packages (typically 18 holes and cart at a nice discount).
Steals and Deals on the Star Tribune website will also send you a daily e-mail which often includes great specials on golf outings.
Whether you want to hit the links close to home, or make a day trip out of it, great bargains and deals on golf are out there, and now you know where to find them!