Big Summer Golf Card is here

March Madness is over.

But I'm not talking about the basketball variety.

Golf's version of March Madness - the rush of people clogging up courses all over Manatee County - is just about over.

If it wasn't Easter signaling the change in weather to crisp, sunny days that usually means the end of the season, then it's Tax Day that serves as a memo to area players that the summer is approaching.

That's because the Big Summer Golf Card, a discount card designed for Southwest Florida residents, is available for purchase.

The middle of April serves as Tax Day, but the day after is the deadline for current cardholders or those new to the area to register for the 2010 edition at the price of $53 per card.

After April 16th, the card jumps to $60.

Head to http://www.bigsummergolf.com for more information.

The website advertises "save up to 40 percent on greens fees and carts," with "over 100 courses," and several tracks in Sarasota/Manatee County are on the list.

I've already renewed my card, and hope to see you on the links.