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Originally Posted by asianthree
OP looks like some came for free golf, many posted “free” wasn’t in the mix.
Looking to see how many were in your mind set or curious if some came to enjoy outdoor activities?
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I did not have a mind set when I posted the question. I was interested at what the response would be. From my personal experience, most of my neighbors (I estimate about 70%) do not play golf at all. About 20% are serious golfers playing several times a week and the remaining 10% play 3-4 times a month.
At this point, I calculate that 27 said that it had no influence on their decision; 15 people said that it had some influence; and 16 that said it had a strong influence on their decision to move here.
It is a good thing that a large number of people don't play golf because if everyone played, it would be impossible to get a tee time!
Golf was a significant factor for me but was zero factor for my wife. She loves the flowers and the landscaping. We both love the fact that the entire area is well maintained - no garbage on the streets and no graffiti anywhere. However, the primary factor for me was the weather, the taxes, and the affordability of the Villages. If the Villages had free golf at Championship courses for life but had cold weather and high taxes, I would not have moved here. Free golf was an added bonus.