9-hole golf course housed on USCA campus open to the public during Masters Week
Apr. 2—AIKEN — The Chalk Mine, a golf course housed on USC Aiken's campus, has recently opened up to the public. The 9-hole course, designed to be played in under 90 minutes, was previously used exclusively by the USCA golf team for practice as well as by First Tee Aiken, a local affiliate of the National Youth Golf Program.
First Tee Aiken's CEO Summer Watson said that "it's been wonderful" ...
Apr. 2—AIKEN — The Chalk Mine, a golf course housed on USC Aiken's campus, has recently opened up to the public. The 9-hole course, designed to be played in under 90 minutes, was previously used exclusively by the USCA golf team for practice as well as by First Tee Aiken, a local affiliate of the National Youth Golf Program.
First Tee Aiken's CEO Summer Watson said that "it's been wonderful" to welcome the public to the space, and that it will continue to remain open to locals and visitors during Masters Week, during which it's expected to be less packed and less expensive than other area courses. On a typical day, the Chalk Mine operates with fees of $20 for adults and $5 for juniors accompanied by an adult. These fees will increase to $50 during Masters Week, with prices returning to normal after April 12.
All proceeds support First Tee. The course will be open to the public during the Augusta National Women's Amateur and Masters Week — March 29 to April 12 — from 9 a. m.