Kate--Thanks for the compliment on the house. Only about a month longer until closing. And, yes, I've really gotten into the whole Villages thing. I'm so busy my head is spinning
For Sundermann and Kate's OTHER friend named Barbara--I just found out today that there are 3-day beginner courses at Tree Tops Golf on Rolling Acres Road (Palmer's is a 5-day). This might be another way to go. Because they are only 3 days, they are cheaper.
HTH
Barb