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Originally Posted by UpNorth
Years ago, one of The Villages' advertising pitches was "Free Golf For Life". I'm sure that may have convinced many of you to buy into the community. But perhaps that could be the reason for lack of tee times during the high season, and poor executive golf course conditions. So, let's take a look at this alternative idea - open for discussion:
Executive golf costs (let's say) $10 per round. This would likely reduce the amount of marginal and casual social golfers who only play because it is "free". This would make more tee times available during the high season. And if you book your tee time and don't show up, it still costs you $10. No refunds unless you show up for a credit.
To compensate for the above, the amenity fee gets reduced for all. How much? Maybe $30- $40 per month? Don't know. But it would certainly appreciated by golfers and non-golfers alike.
In addition, the $10 per round fee covers the so-called "trail fee". You can walk the course or drive your cart on the paths at no extra charge.
Perhaps the fees collected could provide superior course conditions. Plenty of room for improvement.
A good booking website is all you need to manage the payment system. GolfNow has been doing it for years.
The $10 fee and amenity fee reduction above are just guesses on my part. Someone would need to balance the figures. But perhaps this would provide a better experience for Executive Golf, for golfers and non-golfers alike.
"Free Golf For Life"? Or better Executive Golf? Open for discussion:
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Everyone is entitled to an opinion. Honestly, I don't think he is far off. Novice golfers do in fact hurt the course because they are not familiar with filling divots, fixing ball marks on the green, and moreover, when they do hit the green, they are too excited than to worry about fixing a ball mark. I'd rather the Ambassador monitor the play, educate people to help them learn, and if there are repeat offenders, the Ambassador write's them up and they get more points for the week, limiting their ability to play. We do need to do better, but instead of shutting ideas down immediately, let's find solutions...