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expect to play. Tee times are strictly required with no exceptions, running daily from a 9 a.m. start until the final slot at 3 p.m. Going forward, the course will post new weekly tee sheets on Tuesday evenings.

The limited six-hour daily window is a calculated move. Course officials want to see how the new turf handles foot and cart traffic before they open up the tee sheet further. The Sweet Onion Golf Committee is also holding off on offering course memberships for now. They finally nailed down the pricing structure during a Monday meeting this week, cutting it shockingly close to opening day. But golfers ready for the local course to open finally know what it will cost.

Adults playing 18 holes during the week from Tuesday through Thursday will pay $55 for a green fee and cart, which includes a warm-up bucket. A quick nine holes with a cart runs $30, while twilight rounds after 4 p.m. cost $35. Traditionalists willing to walk the course can play 18 holes for $30 or nine holes for $15. Weekend rates from Friday through Sunday bump up to $65 for 18 holes and $50 for twilight play, with no walking or discounted rates permitted.

Seniors aged 60 and older get a break during the week, paying $40 for an 18hole green fee, cart, and warm-up bucket from Tuesday through Thursday. Out-of-towners from beyond Toombs, Treutlen, Appling, Tattnall, Montgomery, and Wheeler counties will pay a flat $75 rate for the same package.

Junior golfers 12 and under can play for $20 any day. Teens between 12 and 18 have tiered options, paying a $35 weekday cart rate, a $30 weekday walking rate, or a $40 weekend rate.

For those just looking to hit the practice tees, bucket rates remain steady all week at $17 for 75 balls, $13 for 50 balls, and $7 for 20 balls. Keep in mind that all listed prices are before sales tax.