By Leonard Finkel
For ultimate value in Southern California, look no further than the JC Players Card. In addition to a full year of significantly discounted green fees (up to 53% off), members receive eight FREE rounds of golf! Among key benefits is the ability to book tee times before the general public, early twilight rates, nine discounted guest passes and 10 free buckets of range balls. JC Players Card benefits are valid at all six JC Golf courses in Southern California, an unparalleled variety of locations and experiences including Encinitas Ranch, Oaks North, Rancho Bernardo Inn, Reidy Creek, Temecula Creek Inn and Twin Oaks.
Cardholders receive a 25% one-time discount then 10% off all golf-shop merchandise, 50% Off Breakfast or Lunch for two, at The Veranda (Rancho Bernardo Inn) or Temet Grill (Temecula Creek Inn) and 10% off golf instruction at any JC course, including the popular JC Golf School at Encinitas Ranch. An additional $800 in benefits is delivered by partners including Leonesse Cellars, Hooters and Preferred Hotels & Resorts. For junior golfers, (17 and younger), just $40 delivers a year’s worth of benefits including green fee discounts at all JC Golf courses (up to 70%). Juniors can play for as little as $7 for nine holes or $10 for 18. The JC Players Card is a mere $259 for a card with FREE rounds valid Monday through Friday, or $349 where FREE rounds are valid seven days a week. Information for all programs–and gift certificates–is available at any JC Golf course, by calling (858) 675-8470, or at www.jcgolf.com.
Leonard Finkel is the author of The Secrets to the Game of Golf & Life and former editor in chief of Golf Journeys Magazine. His work has been featured in almost 200 publications including Golf Magazine, Golf Digest, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Golf Illustrated, Golf Tips and Player Magazine. He has written more than a dozen cover stories for Golf Today Magazine. He has written extensively about golf and travel and has added poker to his writing repertoire. Finkel also works as a marketing and public relations consultant. His specialty niche is writing advertorial copy. Prior to his career in golf, Finkel owned a chain of retail stores and a consulting and import company based in Asia. He attended the University of Utah.