Can the owner of a semi-private golf course charge different prices to different members?

Full question:

Can the owner of a semi-private golf course charge different prices to different members for annual dues?

  • Category: Misc
  • Date:
  • State: Kansas

Answer:

Yes, as long as it isn't based upon illegal discrimination and there is no government involvement, such as liquor licensing. Please see the information at the following links:

http://definitions.uslegal.com/d/discrimination/

http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/getcase.pl?navby=case&court=us&vol=407&invol=163

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FAQs

A semi-private golf course is open to both members and the public. Members typically pay annual dues for access, while non-members can pay greens fees to play. This model allows the course to generate revenue from both sources. Membership may offer benefits like reduced rates or priority tee times, but the course remains accessible to the general public.