For groups of residents only on the executive courses, the system ranks the groups by the average points per player. (Total points divided by the number of players.) Then groups are assigned tee times according to their preferences. However, if a large group is looking for highly desirable times, they may wind up being shut out because small groups with lower average points may be assigned in that time slot prior to the larger groups' turn. IOW, if the large group is looking for a time around 10AM and needs 7 times, they cannot be assigned that time because there is a foursome at 10:15 already assigned. So, if there are no courses with 7 consecutive times open within the time range the large group has selected, they will be shut out, even though smaller groups with higher average points get times.
Best advice is to list a large number of courses and as wide a time frame as possible. Also, consider whether or not you want to include players with high point totals. In some of the groups I play with, during the high season we exclude players with 4 or more executive points. These players have the choice to either cut out playing at other times or not play with us. During the late spring and summer, we include everyone as tee times are more available.
I have been told that three new executive courses south of 466A are slated to open late 2012/early 2013 near the Saratoga range. 18 holes of Eden Prairie championship course are scheduled to open about the same time.
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