Golfing ???

[OpusX1]

We are snowbirds. Bought a place last March. I would like to play some golf but need some help getting started.. I am a moderate hacker lol, any where from 42-54 for 9 holes regulation course. Anyway neighbors and most of the people we have met so far are not golfers so I need to know how to get involved with some golfers. Do the starters/pro shops set you up with a foursome or what. Also need to find out about getting a starting time, of course I need some players too. Sure would like to start playing 3 or 4 times a week on the executive courses and mayby once a week at a CC.

[graciegirl]

Just call for a tee time and the starter will put you with three other people. The executive courses are very easy.

[Bogie Shooter]

Just call for a tee time and the starter will put you with three other people. The executive courses are very easy.

Which are your favorite courses?

[graciegirl]

I have only played a few of them. The one thing that surprised me is that people played quickly although many were beginners.

[rshoffer]

I wish I could be more help but the best I can recommend is join www.thevillages.net and learn how to schedule t-times over the computer. There is a "men's league" every Tue. I typically play the executive league and sign up on the computer. I still work and take Tue's off to play in that league which is lotsa fun. Once you figure it out itsa piece of cake. You'll meet a lot of golfers.

[golfnut]

As rs said, I also recommend you get a villages.net ID and then you can go on the computer and book all the tee times you want and the system will pair you up with 3 other players to round out the foursome. I also agree that the Tuesday mens day is a great way to meet new friends.....GN

[The Great Fumar]

WHOA.....

First of all , the executive courses are not easy ,,,,There are about six that are easy but others that are extremely difficult ......Most of the courses are definitely not par "3" and are not called par "3"s for a reason.....They are fun and challenging but are not easy....
Call the Rec. office and sign up for the golf info class and you'll learn how to make tee times and how to sign up even though your a single.....Believe me , you won't be a single long....
This is a fun place to live and if you play golf , its even funner......

good luck fumar

ps sign up for tuesdays mens day and you'll pair up fast..........

[Bogie Shooter]

We are snowbirds. Bought a place last March. I would like to play some golf but need some help getting started.. I am a moderate hacker lol, any where from 42-54 for 9 holes regulation course. Anyway neighbors and most of the people we have met so far are not golfers so I need to know how to get involved with some golfers. Do the starters/pro shops set you up with a foursome or what. Also need to find out about getting a starting time, of course I need some players too. Sure would like to start playing 3 or 4 times a week on the executive courses and mayby once a week at a CC.
This site has the information about golf in the Villages.
http://www.golfthevillages.com/
If your questions are not answered on this site....there are phone numbers where you can call to get your answers. Keep it in the short grass!

[OpusX1]

Thanks everybody.

[Russ_Boston]

I think Gracie menat that it was easy to get out on the execs as a single if you call.

Opus - From my limited experience on the CC courses, if you can shoot around 50 you'll fit right in. Enjoy!

[graciegirl]

I am not on my game but Sweetie is. He never complains, but he is used to more challenge than Truman, Roosevelt, Bogart and ???. that I have played. I am glad to hear that the other nine holes courses are a bit more challenging. They fit my game just fine right now.

He has played so little golf, we keep getting sidetracked with projects and he is still working. I hope that is remedied soon. He liked Cane Garden better than Palmer.

[Russ_Boston]

Oh you were saying that they are easy!

Sweetie sounds like my kind of guy. Did I just say that? Golfwise I mean:laugh:

[pili]

Can someone tell me "where at Village.net" is the link to request tee time online? I have an account but I'm not seeing where you go to request tee time. Please excuse this newbie. It may be right in front of my eyes. Many thanks.

Pili

[golfnut]

After you logon click on the golf tab....GN

[aln]

And if you're looking for a 19 handicap partner, let met know.
Hopefully you'll bring an extra Opus X.
I too am a Fuente fan~!

[Fourpar]

Slow down, OpusX1! The first thing you need to do is attend the Good Golf School (Free) before you even think about getting on a course. They will tell you how to use the Tee Time Reservation/Request Service both by Phone as well as Internet (via villages.net site). They will also tell you a lot about pace of play, golf etiquette and the like. All things good to know before stepping onto the first tee of any course. You, and those playing with you, will have a much better experience if you attend this short and interesting course.
Welcome!

[OpusX1]

Aln. I have a few opus that I broght with me. Nothing like a 9 hole cigar. 19 is about where I am so lets play. I will bring the cigars.