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Originally Posted by Paporter
Unfortunately it’s all about making money for The Developer. There are no “gimmes” for residents, only potential buyers. They charge $64.00 a round, for non-priority members, to play on sub-par golf courses. You can go outside the bubble and play for much less or play on beautifully maintained courses for $64. To include May only shows the growing level of greed of The Developer. Let’s talk about the Developer’s mark up of golf equipment and clothing in the golf shops... insane!
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Let me start by saying that I find the champ courses within the bubble overpriced. The conditions are generally ok but I find them often boring and repetitive, i.e., I often notice similar holes from one course to the next. My solution is to play outside the bubble both from a cost and course design perspective. I believe the rates are largely driven by supply and demand. Until the demand starts dropping the prices will continue to move upwards.
As for prices for golf equipment and clothing, I've noticed significant increases from most other retailers I buy from (mostly online). I suspect the ongoing trade war(s) have had their predictable impact on prices. I don't believe the "developer" is strictly to blame for this one.