This week marks the first week that most area golf courses are open. The snow over the past two months pretty much eliminated any hope of a winter golf season. However, it appears that most golf courses have recovered quickly. Through my travels today I saw the following golf courses open Renditions, Hog Neck, River Marsh, Lake Presidential (9 holes), Beaver Creek (7 holes). I think we can safely say golf season has officially begun!

With two monstrous snow storms this winter, golf has been few and far between for the winter golfer. Snow totals throughout the northeast range from a foot in southern Virginia to over 30 inches in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware. Experts estimate that the snow will not melt for at least three weeks, which means golfers will not see green on the links until at least March.

For the first time in the history of the top public course in the region, Bulle Rock will be open year round.   To sweeten the deal Bulle has lowered its daily fees to $79 which includes a $10 coupon in the restaurant.   If you haven’t played Bulle Rock before this may be your chance to play a truly fantastic course.  Or you can wait until next golf season when their rates will drop from $150 to $125.