There was an article a couple of years ago in Golf Digest discussing this very thing. I wish I could remember the particulars. They sent someone out to see if he could get on at various top-notch private courses. He was actually successful at a few, some by simply calling and asking. They listed a number of do's & don'ts for attempting this. I know there are a number of Golf Digest readers here. Does anyone remember what I'm referring to ?