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Originally Posted by dotti105
We have recently had a few visitors and a couple of them mentioned that at their courses at home they have snack carts that go around the course selling water, soda, chips, candy, hot dogs etc. Some have vending machines near the water fountain, restroom on the course.
Or that had a snack bar after the 9th hole. You could call ahead from a phone on the 7th hole and your order would be waiting when you finished.
I am new to golf and haven't really played any courses other then here.
Seems like a great idea, though. Any thoughts as to why they don't offer this here?
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I'll try to actually answer your question. All 12 of the country club courses in TV are owned and operated by the developer. They sell snacks (candy, chips, crackers, soda, water, Gatorade, etc.) in every starter shack so you can actually stop at the turn for a snack/refreshment. Approximately 10 years ago, The Palmer Course used to have an on course beverage cart but, for several reasons, it did not work out and was discontinued. Having the phone system here would cause more pace of play and relative position on the course issues than you could imagine.
The executive courses do not sell snacks or beverages for several reasons. First, you are generally only on the course for ~1 1/2 hours and secondly, the Executive Golf Trail courses are owned and operated by the Village Center Community Development District and the Sumter Landing Community Development District. They are supported and maintained by the amenities fees of the residents of The Villages. It would not be feasible to provide and maintain this service on all of the executive courses.
Besides, all courses in TV have ambassadors that provide ice water if needed and everyone is allowed to fill their cart cooler with their choice of snacks/beverages. Usually no other course, public or private, allows this option.
Hopefully this response helps.