Is the Smart Card (40 credits) worth it?

Grand Rapids, MI · Kent County Parks Department (Kaufman Golf Course)

Quick answer

The Smart Card (40 credits) costs $800 and pays back after about 17 rounds (scenario: 18 holes, weekend, saving $49 per round). Across our published rate scenarios the range is 17 to 20 rounds. The bundle includes 20 rounds. (Verified .)

You break even at 17 rounds of the 20 in the bundle.

$800 for the bundle is the same as paying the regular rate ($49) for 17 rounds; use all 20 and you save $180.

Term: Credits expire Dec 31, 2026; no refunds. Only count rounds you will actually play in that window.

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At a glance

Price
$800
Term
Credits expire Dec 31, 2026; no refunds
Valid at
Kaufman Golf Course (Wyoming, MI)
Type
Prepaid round bundle

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Break-even by scenario

Break-even rounds for each published rate scenario
ScenarioWithoutWithSaves / roundBreak-even ($800)
18 holes, weekend$800 / 20 eighteen-hole rounds = $40 each vs $49 weekend fee. source $49 $0 $49.00 17 rounds
18 holes, weekdayEqual to the $40 weekday fee, so no saving on weekday 18s. source $40 $0 $40.00 20 rounds

Break-even = pass price ÷ savings per round, rounded up. Included complimentary or bonus rounds are not netted out. Methodology.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Smart Card (40 credits) worth it?

The Smart Card (40 credits) costs $800 and pays back after about 17 rounds (scenario: 18 holes, weekend, saving $49 per round). Across our published rate scenarios the range is 17 to 20 rounds. The bundle includes 20 rounds.

How much does the Smart Card (40 credits) cost?

$800. Verified against the official page on 2026-10-21.

Who can buy the Smart Card (40 credits)?

Residents: No residency requirement stated. Non-residents: Not stated.

How long is the Smart Card (40 credits) valid?

Credits expire Dec 31, 2026; no refunds.

Which courses accept the Smart Card (40 credits)?

Kaufman Golf Course (Wyoming, MI).

What does the Smart Card (40 credits) include?

40 credits: 2 per 18-hole round, 1 per 9-hole round (20 eighteen-hole rounds); Usable for cardholder and guests.

Data notes & caveats

Sources & verification

Last verified · data confidence: high. Prices and rules change; confirm with the issuer before buying. ParPass is not affiliated with Kent County Parks Department (Kaufman Golf Course). Is something out of date? Send us the official link.

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