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Originally Posted by SPT32507
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 completely respect that many groups are more relaxed, but I’m simply looking for like-minded players who enjoy the game as it's written. If such a group exists, I’d really appreciate any pointers or contacts.
Thanks in advance!
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Every Tuesday is men's day on the championship courses (one group rotates among the 6 courses south of Lake Sumter Landing and north of 44, another between Glenview and Lopez). The format varies but is always according to USGA rules. I suspect within a year or two they will start another men's day south of 44/the turnpike. There is a gold tee group/club that follows the rules, but if you are a high handicapper, that group is not for you. Outside the bubble, you can join the US AM tour (formerly Golf Channel AM Tour) or the FSGA tournaments, but both may require 1+ hours of driving. While I don't agree with everything in post #2 above, you probably won't find many groups that strictly adhere to the rules among neighborhood groups (unless they play for $$$) and certainly not on exec courses, which is understandable since most of those players (not golfers) don't know the rules. Of course, regardless of what other players are doing, you should follow the rules yourself. It matters little, unless they are running a competition.