The term "public course" refers to a golf course that is open to anyone to play, regardless of membership or affiliation. There are various synonyms for this term, including "open course", "municipal course", "daily fee course", and "pay-to-play course". Municipal courses are typically owned and managed by local government entities, while daily fee courses charge players a per-round fee for access. Pay-to-play courses may require a reservation or booking fee in advance. Other related terms include "resort course", which is typically associated with larger, higher-end properties, and "private course", which is restricted to members only. All of these terms describe different types of golf courses with varying levels of accessibility and exclusivity.