Players of all levels often say fall is their favorite time of year to tee it up — and anyone who’s done it can see why. 
Typically surrounded by stately trees, fairways give players a front row to the annual foliage show. If the brilliant crimson and gold wasn’t so peaceful, it could be distracting.
Better yet, the fall colors don’t play favorites. Players tackling mountain courses are enveloped in color this time of year. But the same is true on any flatland course, the older the better. And cooler temperatures can be attractive after months of sweaty grips.
Still, fall golf poses a unique challenge. That beauty mother nature provides also takes a bite. Consider that beneath those spectacular colors are layers of leaves that can wreak havoc. 
Spotting balls can be tricky and clean lies a rarity. The morning dew (or frost) lingers, turning some lowlands into mini-swamps or mud bogs. And your hands are often cold.
What’s more, most courses aerate their greens in the fall, morphing otherwise pristine greens into miniature golf shows. Scoring usually suffers.
Yet when you add up all the elements, one more description defines fall golf: rewarding.