They're everywhere. I play golf in Massachusetts and basically refuse to go hunting for a ball that's in fescue because that tall grass is loaded with ticks. I'

They're everywhere. I play golf in Massachusetts and basically refuse to go hunting for a ball that's in fescue because that tall grass is loaded with ticks. I'll take a damn penalty if I'm playing seriously or just drop a fresh ball if playing for practice. A golf ball and game isn't worth the risk of lifelong infection.