I have a home course within a mile but am not a member. Just a local public course. I play there often as it is not expensive. I play at different courses all the time, mostly on invitations from members.

If you play your home course often your handicap will remain pretty consistent. Jumping from course to course and not knowing the layout will bring it up somewhat.

I get torn between the two. A new challenge is always a good thing. Golf is always new and changing, a new course can spark a renewed interest.

GolfBald