[justjim]

USGA has been encouraging “nine hole play” for the last couple of years now. One of the main reasons was to attract new golfers and keep golfers who simply don’t have the time to spare in this busy world that many working families live in today. With most families it takes two working to pay for their lifestyle and their extra curriculum activities. Retired adult communities like The Villages are the exception. But there are constraints like the physical ability as you age and perhaps the involvement in several different activities (time) in a place like The Villages can move you toward playing nine holes of golf instead of eighteen. Bottom line is there are options and playing nine holes on a championship course or playing executive courses are some of the options for those that love the game of golf. Fore.