[Freddy Bear]

Contrary to many Villagers beliefs, "walking on" to an Executive or Championship golf course is trespassing! The courses are privately owned and you could be arrested. However, by getting a tee time (which only Village residents and their guests can do on Executive courses) allows you play a round of golf on the selected course under the guidance of the course Starter and the course Ambassador. Playing on any golf course in The Villages is very closely monitored by the Starters and Ambassadors and if you are caught walking on you will be asked for your Village ID (and for guest passes) by the Ambassador, and Ambassadors usually work later than Starters. Your ID number will be checked by the next morning and any trail or guest fees due must be paid or you could lose your golfing privileges for a period of time (yes this actually happens). If you refuse to leave the golf course, the Ambassador could call the police and have you arrested for trespassing. The bottom line is: Nobody is allowed on a Villages golf course unless they have a registered starting time, and a resident ID or guest or spectator pass on Executive courses.