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Old 06-08-2020, 06:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr View Post
So how would you determine who needs to go and who doesn't? If you ask people, many would say that they don't need to go. Some that do need to go might refuse because, like many in this thread have said, they're not serious golfers.

I've been to a lot of seminars where I was bored for most of the time but found that I always learned something. In addition experienced golfer might even be able to contribute to the conversation. I found that sometimes asking a question to which I already knew the answer would force the speaker to bring up something that other's needed to know.

I don't think that two hours is that big of a deal to make golf in The Villages more enjoyable for everyone.
Well, one suggestion would be a 20 item questionnaire based on the class regarding etiquette and more common rules. Anyone who passes with 90% could be exempt from "school".
I still disagree with your premise---there are many who would be bored out of their minds for 2 hours. As to those experienced golfers who ignore etiquette---they would take a mandatory class and then go right on ignoring etiquette. And I'm not there to "bring up something" that others need to know----that is the instructors job. In all fairness to you, however, I don't play executive courses so I have no idea how bad it is out there, but I can imagine.