[Fourpar]

There is a history behind the $8 monthly charge that just started last summer. Won't bore you with the details, but it isn't going away.

Your Village ID number is how the system knows who you are, your priority membership status (if any), your play history, trail fee status, and your points status: all of which play in how tee times are reserved. The system is quite sophisticated, and it works well, IMHO. There are those who try to abuse it, and some succeed. But by and large it is a good system.

Having said that there are many who still resent the $8/month charge, but since it isn't going away, most of us just roll with it as the system works well.
Of course if you are over the top about the $8, you can still use the (free) phone reservation system....

Welcome aboard!