Best value from Citi Prestige golf benefit portal?
Feb 11, 2015, 4:36 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: CLT
Programs: Delta Platinum, SPG Gold, Hilton Gold
Posts: 12
Best value from Citi Prestige golf benefit portal?
I'm trying to find the best values for the 3 free rounds of golf per year using the Citi Prestige card. I live in Los Angeles, but would like to be able to sort through all of the courses throughout the country/state by cost.
Has anyone put together a comprehensive list of the courses that are eligible?
Thanks!
Has anyone put together a comprehensive list of the courses that are eligible?
Thanks!
Feb 11, 2015, 5:28 pm
#3
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: CLT
Programs: Delta Platinum, SPG Gold, Hilton Gold
Posts: 12
Yes, that's the portal I was referring to. I've been to that website numerous times, and could see the value in each area. I was wondering if there was a larger list, outside of the official Citi website.
Feb 11, 2015, 6:09 pm
#5
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: CLT
Programs: Delta Platinum, SPG Gold, Hilton Gold
Posts: 12
Yes it's very comprehensive. I'm pretty sure it has every single course.
I travel all over the country and if knew that the 10 most expensive courses were in NY, Miami, San Diego, Seattle, etc. I might strategically plan where to use my 3 rounds in the most beneficial places. No need to use one on the $45 course in L.A. if there is another course that's $200+ in some other area that I might be traveling to.
It may not exist, but I was just trying to avoid going to every single area in every state to see what the price was for each course.
I travel all over the country and if knew that the 10 most expensive courses were in NY, Miami, San Diego, Seattle, etc. I might strategically plan where to use my 3 rounds in the most beneficial places. No need to use one on the $45 course in L.A. if there is another course that's $200+ in some other area that I might be traveling to.
It may not exist, but I was just trying to avoid going to every single area in every state to see what the price was for each course.
Feb 21, 2015, 3:43 pm
#8
Join Date: Jul 2001
Programs: FlyingBlue (Platinum); AA (Executive Plat); BAEC (Silver), SPG (Platinum); Hilton (Diamond)
Posts: 698
I don't have a list, but I sent my parents to the Monarch Beach Golf Links down in South OC over Christmas week. Prime tee times were $250 (I think a slight premium for the holidays). Not sure if that's the BEST value but they were certainly thrilled to get to play a top notch course with an absurdly high level of service...all for free.
I will say, the benefit is a bit frustrating. I could only book one tee time at a time and only in my name. I simple booked two individual times in my name at the same time. Fortunately my father and I have the same first and last name, so he just showed up and played with my mom. Could not find any way to put them in another name.
I will say, the benefit is a bit frustrating. I could only book one tee time at a time and only in my name. I simple booked two individual times in my name at the same time. Fortunately my father and I have the same first and last name, so he just showed up and played with my mom. Could not find any way to put them in another name.
Feb 21, 2015, 6:35 pm
#9
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 71
Does anyone know if the benefit will continue past the end of this month? Everything I've found lists Feb. 28, 2015 as the end date. I'm considering getting the card, but the golf benefit would be a big factor for me.
Is there a way to post all the golf courses where you can use this benefit? It doesn't look like you can get into the site to see the courses without having the card.
Is there a way to post all the golf courses where you can use this benefit? It doesn't look like you can get into the site to see the courses without having the card.
Feb 23, 2015, 1:25 am
#10
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Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 10,904
Does anyone know if the benefit will continue past the end of this month? Everything I've found lists Feb. 28, 2015 as the end date. I'm considering getting the card, but the golf benefit would be a big factor for me.
Is there a way to post all the golf courses where you can use this benefit? It doesn't look like you can get into the site to see the courses without having the card.
Is there a way to post all the golf courses where you can use this benefit? It doesn't look like you can get into the site to see the courses without having the card.
Feb 23, 2015, 7:43 am
#11
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 71
I did, but no matter what I do, it wants me to log in before I can see anything related to the courses. It doesn't really matter since the terms when you click on them from that page state: "Golf Privilege is valid from 01 March 2013 to 28 February 2015. All offers are subject to change and tee-time availability."
If this benefit is ending in 5 days, I won't be applying for the card.
If this benefit is ending in 5 days, I won't be applying for the card.
Feb 23, 2015, 12:21 pm
#12
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Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 10,904
I did, but no matter what I do, it wants me to log in before I can see anything related to the courses. It doesn't really matter since the terms when you click on them from that page state: "Golf Privilege is valid from 01 March 2013 to 28 February 2015. All offers are subject to change and tee-time availability."
If this benefit is ending in 5 days, I won't be applying for the card.
If this benefit is ending in 5 days, I won't be applying for the card.
It's kind of an ugly interface. You need to pick your destination, and then it will show you all the golf courses at that destination (so you can't just get a flattened list). And it defaults to China.
As for the benefit ending, who knows. They may renew it. I agree that if it's an important benefit to you, you should wait until the 5 days are up and make sure it's still there. Or just call and ask.
Mar 18, 2015, 7:57 am
#14
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 71
Ok, so I got the card and now I have a question. Some buddies and I are going to Vegas in a month or so and I'd like to use one of my free rounds when there. I found the tee time just fine, however, it wants me to prepay for the whole group when reserving the tee time. Is that how it always works? Do I need to prepay and have them pay me?
Mar 19, 2015, 7:19 am
#15
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 396
Ok, so I got the card and now I have a question. Some buddies and I are going to Vegas in a month or so and I'd like to use one of my free rounds when there. I found the tee time just fine, however, it wants me to prepay for the whole group when reserving the tee time. Is that how it always works? Do I need to prepay and have them pay me?