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Old 05-31-2025, 05:23 AM
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Originally Posted by SPT32507 View Post
I’m considering moving to The Villages and, as an avid golfer (albeit a higher-handicap one), one of my top priorities is finding a group that plays by official USGA rules—no gimmies, proper lies, penalties assessed, and honest scoring.
I've been playing golf for 40+ years and have belonged to at least 10 different Private Clubs. I've yet to see a group like that, unless you're playing with a small group of low single-digit players, playing for significant money.

The Villages isn't a hotbed of competitive golf.
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