[FriscoKid]

Well, first off, I don’t consider golf to be “free”, but rather part of an “amenity package” that offered me maximum flexibility going forward as I age. I found it hard to know ahead of time exactly what I will (and can) do as I pass through my retirement years. Having a buffet of offerings was a major selling point.

I hadn’t been a golfer, but as I approached my retirement, I thought it would be something that I would take up… the fact that there were Chip & Putt courses coming online was very attractive to me as it afforded me a fun way to start playing. (I also played the Putt and Play quite a bit. These were the starter drugs of my golf addiction! LOL)

In summary, golf being included as part of the amenity package was very important in my decision to buy here and even more so now, as I have fallen in love with the game. The variety and number of courses (including the much maligned Pitch & Putt courses) are a major satisfier for my continued love of The Villages.

If you are suggesting an a la carte pricing structure, I would be opposed as I am not currently participating in any of the other amenities. (Note: I am a member of the Fit Club which does involve an add-on cost, which I resent. Minor dissatisfier.)