--- title: Golf help for millennial golfers | Matthew Thompson description: The go to resource for golfers aged 18 to 34 years old. 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These are tips on what not to do on the golf course. [Read More](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help/what-not-to-do-on-the-golf-course) [![Golf Help](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/Untitled%20design-4.png)](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help/how-to-get-to-a-golf-course-without-owning-a-car) Golf Help / July 23, 2020 [How to get to a Golf Course without owning a Car](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help/how-to-get-to-a-golf-course-without-owning-a-car) ## [How to get to a Golf Course without owning a Car](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help/how-to-get-to-a-golf-course-without-owning-a-car) By [Matthew Thompson](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help/author/matthew-thompson) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/Untitled%20design-4.png)](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help/how-to-get-to-a-golf-course-without-owning-a-car) Photo Credit by Alan P. Pittman Living without a car didn't seem like a reality to me. Born and raised in rural New Jersey, cars were the only way you could get around. Everything was so spaced out, public transportation was limited, and taxis were a rare sight. So when I began planning the move to Boston, doing so without a car was a radical new idea. I quickly found out that not only is it possible, but I was far from alone. A large number of people function without a car, relying on the city's public transportation system. Golfing without a car was another story though. [Read More](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help/how-to-get-to-a-golf-course-without-owning-a-car) Topics: [Golf Tips](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help/topic/golf-tips) [![Golf Help](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/CommonGround%20Golf%20Course-1.png)](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help/best-public-golf-courses-in-denver) Golf Help / June 8, 2020 [4 Best Public Golf Courses in Denver](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help/best-public-golf-courses-in-denver) ## [4 Best Public Golf Courses in Denver](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help/best-public-golf-courses-in-denver) By [Matthew Thompson](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help/author/matthew-thompson) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/CommonGround%20Golf%20Course-1.png)](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help/best-public-golf-courses-in-denver) Being an avid golfer living in the Denver area, I’ve been able to play a lot of different golf courses. The unfortunate thing about being a golfer in Denver is that many of the courses are private facilities and traffic getting to any course is no fun. The below list highlights some of the best public golf courses in Denver (within 45 mins). I chose courses within 45 minutes because that is how far I am willing to drive on an average day to play a regular weekend round of golf. [Read More](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help/best-public-golf-courses-in-denver) [![Golf Help](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/Wesburn%20Golf%20Course.png)](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help/best-public-golf-courses-in-detroit) Golf Help / June 6, 2020 [Best Public Golf Courses in Detroit](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help/best-public-golf-courses-in-detroit) ## [Best Public Golf Courses in Detroit](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help/best-public-golf-courses-in-detroit) By [Matthew Thompson](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help/author/matthew-thompson) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/Wesburn%20Golf%20Course.png)](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help/best-public-golf-courses-in-detroit) Being an avid golfer living in the Detroit area, I’ve been able to play a lot of different golf courses. The unfortunate thing about being a golfer in Detroit is that many of the courses are private facilities and traffic getting to any course is no fun. The below list highlights some of the best public golf courses in Detroit (within 45 mins). I chose courses within 45 minutes because that is how far I am willing to drive on an average day to play a regular weekend round of golf. [Read More](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help/best-public-golf-courses-in-detroit) [![Golf Help](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/Broad%20Run%20Golfers%20Club.png)](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help/best-public-golf-courses-in-philly) Golf Help / June 4, 2020 [6 Best Public Golf Courses in Philly](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help/best-public-golf-courses-in-philly) ## [6 Best Public Golf Courses in Philly](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help/best-public-golf-courses-in-philly) By [Matthew Thompson](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help/author/matthew-thompson) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/Broad%20Run%20Golfers%20Club.png)](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help/best-public-golf-courses-in-philly) Being an avid golfer living in the Philly area, I’ve been able to play a lot of different golf courses. The unfortunate thing about being a golfer in Philly is that many of the courses are private facilities and traffic getting to any course is no fun. The below list highlights some of the best public golf courses in Philly. I chose courses within 45 minutes because that is how far I am willing to drive on an average day to play a regular weekend round of golf. [Read More](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help/best-public-golf-courses-in-philly) [![Golf Help](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/Olde%20Stonewall%20Golf%20Club%20(2).png)](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help/best-public-golf-courses-in-pittsburgh) Golf Help / June 3, 2020 [7 Best Public Golf Courses in Pittsburgh](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help/best-public-golf-courses-in-pittsburgh) ## [7 Best Public Golf Courses in Pittsburgh](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help/best-public-golf-courses-in-pittsburgh) By [Matthew Thompson](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help/author/matthew-thompson) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/Olde%20Stonewall%20Golf%20Club%20(2).png)](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help/best-public-golf-courses-in-pittsburgh) Being an avid golfer living in the Pittsburgh area, I’ve been able to play a lot of different golf courses. The unfortunate thing about being a golfer in Pittsburgh is that many of the courses are private facilities and traffic getting to any course is no fun. The below list highlights some of the best public golf courses in Pittsburgh (within 45 mins). I chose courses within 45 minutes because that is how far I am willing to drive on an average day to play a regular weekend round of golf. [Read More](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help/best-public-golf-courses-in-pittsburgh) [![Golf Help](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/Bethpage%20Black%20difficult%20course%20(1).png)](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help/best-public-golf-courses-in-new-york-city) Golf Help / May 26, 2020 [6 Best Public Golf Courses in New York City](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help/best-public-golf-courses-in-new-york-city) ## [6 Best Public Golf Courses in New York City](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help/best-public-golf-courses-in-new-york-city) By [Matthew Thompson](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help/author/matthew-thompson) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/Bethpage%20Black%20difficult%20course%20(1).png)](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help/best-public-golf-courses-in-new-york-city) Being an avid golfer living in the New York area, I’ve been able to play a lot of different golf courses. The unfortunate thing about being a golfer in New York City is that many of the courses are private facilities and traffic getting to any course is no fun. The below list highlights some of the best public golf courses in New York City. I chose courses within 45 minutes because that is how far I am willing to drive on an average day to play a regular weekend round of golf. [Read More](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help/best-public-golf-courses-in-new-york-city) [![Golf Help](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/Five%20Points%20Golf%20league.png)](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help/joining-a-golf-league-in-philadelphia) Golf Help / April 25, 2020 [Joining a golf league in Philadelphia](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help/joining-a-golf-league-in-philadelphia) ## [Joining a golf league in Philadelphia](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help/joining-a-golf-league-in-philadelphia) By [Matthew Thompson](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help/author/matthew-thompson) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/Five%20Points%20Golf%20league.png)](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help/joining-a-golf-league-in-philadelphia) Joining a golf league provides the opportunity to make friends on the course, work on your game, and compete in a fun and friendly atmosphere. If you are looking to join a golf league in Philadelphia we thought it would be helpful to share some different league options based on some research in the Philly area. If you are looking to join a golf league this summer as a way to get out on the course and enjoy a weekly game with new friends, below highlights some different options: [Read More](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help/joining-a-golf-league-in-philadelphia) [![Golf Help](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/Topgolf%20double%20bay.png)](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help/joining-a-golf-league-in-nashville) Golf Help / April 9, 2020 [Joining a golf league in Nashville](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help/joining-a-golf-league-in-nashville) ## [Joining a golf league in Nashville](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help/joining-a-golf-league-in-nashville) By [Matthew Thompson](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help/author/matthew-thompson) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/Topgolf%20double%20bay.png)](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help/joining-a-golf-league-in-nashville) Joining a golf league provides the opportunity to make friends on the course, work on your game, and compete in a fun and friendly atmosphere. If you are looking to join a golf league in Nashville we thought it would be helpful to share some different league options based on some research in the Nashville area. If you are looking to join a golf league this summer as a way to get out on the course and enjoy a weekly game with new friends, below highlights 4 different options: [Read More](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help/joining-a-golf-league-in-nashville) [![Golf Help](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/Torrey%20Pines%20Golf%20Leagues.png)](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help/joining-a-golf-league-in-san-diego) Golf Help / April 4, 2020 [Joining a golf league in San Diego](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help/joining-a-golf-league-in-san-diego) ## [Joining a golf league in San Diego](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help/joining-a-golf-league-in-san-diego) By [Matthew Thompson](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help/author/matthew-thompson) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/Torrey%20Pines%20Golf%20Leagues.png)](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help/joining-a-golf-league-in-san-diego) Joining a golf league provides the opportunity to make friends on the course, work on your game, and compete in a fun and friendly atmosphere. If you are looking to join a golf league in San Diego we thought it would be helpful to share some different league options based on some research in the San Diego area. If you are looking to join a golf league this summer as a way to get out on the course and enjoy a weekly game with new friends, below highlights some different options: [Read More](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help/joining-a-golf-league-in-san-diego) National Partners ![Srixon](https://nextgengolf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/srixon_logo_md.png) ![Cleveland](https://nextgengolf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/cleveland_logo_md.png) - [About](https://nextgengolf.org/about-us/) - [Our Story](https://nextgengolf.org/about-us/) - [Golf Jobs Board](https://nextgengolf.org/job-board/) - [Press](https://nextgengolf.org/press/) - [Sponsors](https://nextgengolf.org/nextgengolf-sponsors/) - [Private Policy](https://nextgengolf.org/privacy-policy/) - [Terms of Use](https://nextgengolf.org/terms-of-use/) - [Tournaments](https://nextgengolf.org/app/find-golf-tournaments) - [College Rankings](https://nextgengolf.org/app/golf-tournaments/team-rankings/62-spring-2020) - [NCCGA National Championship](https://nextgengolf.org/fall-2020-national-championship/) - [College Tournaments](https://nextgengolf.org/app/golf-tournaments/schedule/fall-2020) - [Tournaments for 21+ golfers](https://nextgengolf.org/city-tour/) - [City Tour Championship](https://nextgengolf.org/2020-city-tour-championship-kiawah-island-resort/) - [High School Tournaments](https://www.highschoolgolf.org/) - [Golfer Resources](https://nextgengolf.org/blog/) - [Golf Equipment deals](https://nextgengolf.org/golf-equipment-deals-nextgengolf-members/) - [Golf Stories](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/) - [Find Indoor Golf Facilities](https://nextgengolf.org/app/find-indoor-golf-facilities) - [Find Driving Ranges](https://nextgengolf.org/app/find-driving-ranges) - [Find Golf Discounts](https://nextgengolf.org/best-golf-discounts-in-each-state/) - [Get a Golf Handicap](https://nextgengolf.org/where-to-get-a-golf-handicap/) - [Golf Industry Resources](https://nextgengolf.org/golf-course-owners/) - [PGA Pro Recognition](https://nextgengolf.org/pga-professional-recognition/) - [Host an NCCGA Tournament](https://nextgengolf.org/host-an-nccga-tournament/) - [Host a City Tour Tournament](https://nextgengolf.org/host-a-city-tour-tournament/) - [Marketing Guides](https://nextgengolf.org/golf-course-marketing-guides/) - [Tournament Volunteering](https://nextgengolf.org/nccga-tournament-volunteering/) - [Becoming a Sponsor](https://nextgengolf.org/sponsorship-for-millennial-golf/) ![nextgengolf-white-logo.png](https://nextgengolf.org/wp-content/themes/theme46788/images/nextgengolf-white-logo.png "nextgengolf-white-logo.png") 55 Court St, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02108 ![bullet](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/Images/orange-bullet.png) (617) 453-8732 ![bullet](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/Images/orange-bullet.png) info@nextgengolf.org [![Instagram](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/instagram.png?width=42&name=instagram.png "Instagram")](http://instagram.com/nextgengolfclub) [![LinkedIn](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/linkedin.png?width=42&name=linkedin.png "LinkedIn")](https://www.linkedin.com/company/nextgengolf-inc) [![Facebook](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/facebook.png?width=42&name=facebook.png "Facebook")](https://www.facebook.com/nextgengolfclub) [![Twitter](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/twitter.png?width=42&name=twitter.png "Twitter")](https://twitter.com/nextgolfer) 55 Court St, 5th Floor Boston, MA 02203 (617) 453-8732 info@nextgengolf.org [![Instagram](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/Images/instagram.png)](http://instagram.com/nextgengolfclub) [![LinkedIn](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/Images/linkedin.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/nextgengolf-inc) [![Facebook](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/Images/facebook.png)](https://www.facebook.com/nextgengolfclub) [![Twitter](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/Images/twitter.png)](https://twitter.com/nextgolfer) [![Facebook](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/Images/facebook.png)](https://www.facebook.com/nextgengolfclub) [![Twitter](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/Images/twitter.png)](https://twitter.com/nextgolfer) [![Instagram](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/Images/instagram.png)](http://instagram.com/nextgengolfclub) [![LinkedIn](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/Images/linkedin.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/nextgengolf-inc)