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Old 10-23-2019, 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by dewilson58 View Post
We used our home as a vacation home for a couple of years (a/k/a part-time). I golfed a lot as a single. I never had time jumping in and playing. I loved playing with so many different people.


I would say no to priority membership.


I would suggest you sign up for the online tee time service. It's $8 per month. The day before you want to play (or two days & three days prior) you can look at open tee times and join a group. The system will tell you how many openings there are for each tee time on each course.


Good Luck!!
Good advice! As a single you can find many courses available three days out at a time you favor. I also like to join other people who were not my friends until I played with them - almost never have found anyone who is unpleasant on the courses. As far as playing in groups, many villages or neighborhoods have regular groups and most will welcome a snowbird to join the group while here. I am in Sanibel in Megan Villas, and we have a Tuesday group which I play in when there, and there are renters who join us. Great opportunity to make new friends and hone your game.
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