Best Values in Golf

The Ultimate Round Just in time for Father’s Day is “The Ultimate Round: Pebble Beach Golf Links,” a new book by Joann Dost, a Carmel, California-based photographer who’s chronicled the storied links for nearly four decades. With a forward by author James Dodson and descriptions by Neal Hotelling, Pebble’s official historian, this handsome volume functions as “An Illustrated Guide to America’s Majestic Dream Course,” as its subtitle states. Luminaries ranging from Jack Nicklaus to Juli Inkster supply anecdotes extolling the virtues of this legendary links. The book also serves as a strategic guide, with sage advice on how to play America’s greatest public course. Each hole features a Player’s Tip, Memorable Match Play moments and a detailed diagram of the hole. llustrated with evocative images by Dost taken in all seasons, the hardbound, 145-page coffee table book is a cornucopia of all things Pebble Beach. Area treasures, including Spyglass Hill, Spanish Bay, 17-Mile Drive and the Lone Cypress, are also featured. Cost: $40. www.joanndost.com

Digital Golf Pass Launched in 2015 as a mobile alternative to paper passbooks, Digital Golf Pass (DGP) enables golfers to redeem discounted tee times, merchandise, lessons and range deals at reduced pricing via their smartphones, tablets and PC’s. Debuted last summer in nine states, including Michigan, Ohio, New York and New Jersey, DGP has added six additional states this year, with another dozen in the pipeline. At present, 3,200 deals are available at 1,100 golf clubs.

DGP has partnered with Tee Times Golf Pass, the nation’s largest paper passbook purveyor, which is moving its deals onto the new digital platform. “Golfers love DGP because it saves them money, in a variety of ways, every time they play,” said Damon Klepcyznski, a partner in Medal Play Management, creators of DGP. Course operators endorse DGP because they can load deals onto the DGP platform at no cost while selectively pricing their own offers and discounts. www.digitalgolfpass.com

Maine Stay & Play Experiences “You Tee It Up. We’ll Put You Up.” That’s the offer available in June from Harris Golf, which is promoting an $80 green fee with cart (Monday through Thursday) at Sunday River, a spectacular Robert Trent Jones II design rated among the top public courses in Maine.

The promotion is based on 2-person occupancy at the Sudbury Inn, a charming hostelry in Bethel located 15 minutes from the golf club. Based on 4-person occupancy, the deal also applies at the Riverview Resort in Bethel, which has two-bedroom units with full kitchens and claims to be “11 minutes to the tee.” Nestled along the edge of a valley in western Maine, Sunday River is a rugged mountain layout with gorgeous views of the Mahoosuc Range. Weekday travel not an option? Through June 30, the package is priced at $95 Friday through Sunday. www.harrisgolf.wix.com/stayandplay3

Adidas Summer Golf Package Adidas and Pinehurst Resort have teamed up to offer a special program at one of America’s most venerable getaways in the Sandhills region of North Carolina. Priced at $927 per person, double occupancy, the package, valid through September 7, includes two nights at the 115-year-old Carolina Hotel or Holly Inn, two rounds of golf (including a round on fabled Pinehurst No. 2), full breakfast buffet, three Adidas golf polos with Putter Boy logo, and one pair of Adidas golf shorts.

Cart fee, club storage and unlimited use of practice facilities are included in the package. Guests enjoy complimentary shuttle service plus access to the fitness center, pools, bikes and afternoon tea. Kids 12 and under stay, play and eat free when sharing a room with a parent. www.pinehurst.com/adidas-summer-golf-package