Twilight Golf - Kicked Off the Course?

[grayesun]

Just a quick inquiry. We were asked by the ambassador on a championship course to stop playing after the 7th hole of our back 9 last night. He said he was concerned for our safety on the course, in the "darkness", that we might drive into a bunker. It was 8:25 when he talked to us, there was plenty of daylight left to finish our round (2 more holes). We were quite surprised but did quit as he requested. We've never had this happen before on any course...and played hundreds of rounds of twilight golf! Has anyone else had this experience?

[graciegirl]

Just a quick inquiry. We were asked by the ambassador on a championship course to stop playing after the 7th hole of our back 9 last night. He said he was concerned for our safety on the course, in the "darkness", that we might drive into a bunker. It was 8:25 when he talked to us, there was plenty of daylight left to finish our round (2 more holes). We were quite surprised but did quit as he requested. We've never had this happen before on any course...and played hundreds of rounds of twilight golf! Has anyone else had this experience?

Did you walk on or pay?

[grayesun]

We had the 5:00 slot start time, were paired up with a great father-son team & were having a wonderful time - 3 hours & 25 minutes into our round, 16 holes completed. We've never been unable to finish 18 holes when we start at 5:00 (weather permitting), including into September.

[golfing eagles]

We had the 5:00 slot start time, were paired up with a great father-son team & were having a wonderful time - 3 hours & 25 minutes into our round, 16 holes completed. We've never been unable to finish 18 holes when we start at 5:00 (weather permitting), including into September.

I'd stop by that country club and ask the course manager what was up.

[CWGUY]

Just a quick inquiry. We were asked by the ambassador on a championship course to stop playing after the 7th hole of our back 9 last night. He said he was concerned for our safety on the course, in the "darkness", that we might drive into a bunker. It was 8:25 when he talked to us, there was plenty of daylight left to finish our round (2 more holes). We were quite surprised but did quit as he requested. We've never had this happen before on any course...and played hundreds of rounds of twilight golf! Has anyone else had this experience?

:wave: You do know that you don't sign up for 18. Sunset was approx. 8:29 p.m.


http://www.golfthevillages.com/whatsnew/twilight-golf.pdf Here is a number to call and ask.... unless you you want the answer from the 50,000 experts here.

[grayesun]

:wave: You do know that you don't sign up for 18. Sunset was approx. 8:29 p.m.


http://www.golfthevillages.com/whatsnew/twilight-golf.pdf Here is a number to call and ask.... unless you you want the answer from the 50,000 experts here.

Soliciting feedback from the "50,000 experts"; yes to see if they've had a similar experience...as we haven't and found it troubling. Seems this particular ambassador was flexing his muscle inappropriately. Yes, certainly aware I'm not paying for a guaranteed 18 holes...but unlimited golf based on weather & visibility. I'm not pursuing it to higher authority at this point; not looking to get the guy in trouble; unless he's making a habit of "kicking players off HIS course".

[justjim]

Perhaps you were the last group on the Course and the Ambassador had a hot date at 9:00 and he needed to shower and be ready for what might develop later on in the evening. Who knows----just joking. On the other hand, perhaps he is new to the job and thought he was doing the right thing. We have played some twilight golf and never encountered an Ambassador telling us when it was too dark and for safety reasons we should call it a night.

[grayesun]

Perhaps you were the last group on the Course and the Ambassador had a hot date at 9:00 and he needed to shower and be ready for what might develop later on in the evening. Who knows----just joking. On the other hand, perhaps he is new to the job and thought he was doing the right thing. We have played some twilight golf and never encountered an Ambassador telling us when it was too dark and for safety reasons we should call it a night.

Thanks for the feedback on your twilight golf experiences. Being the 5:00 tee time, we were aware of at least 2 groups behind us, they were also kicked off the course. Prior to last night, ambassadors always have come around & tell us it's their last loop around the course, to see if we need anything before they take off for the day...that's what so puzzling about what happened last night. Saturday night, hot date...maybe? But we're big kids, and can be trusted not to steal the golf course!

[graciegirl]

Just a quick inquiry. We were asked by the ambassador on a championship course to stop playing after the 7th hole of our back 9 last night. He said he was concerned for our safety on the course, in the "darkness", that we might drive into a bunker. It was 8:25 when he talked to us, there was plenty of daylight left to finish our round (2 more holes). We were quite surprised but did quit as he requested. We've never had this happen before on any course...and played hundreds of rounds of twilight golf! Has anyone else had this experience?

Maybe the guy just wanted to go home? You couldn't have had too much daylight left at 8:30. AND it only cost seven or eight bucks..........

[Bogie Shooter]

Soliciting feedback from the "50,000 experts"; yes to see if they've had a similar experience...as we haven't and found it troubling. Seems this particular ambassador was flexing his muscle inappropriately. Yes, certainly aware I'm not paying for a guaranteed 18 holes...but unlimited golf based on weather & visibility. I'm not pursuing it to higher authority at this point; not looking to get the guy in trouble; unless he's making a habit of "kicking players off HIS course".

But, you did ask. Not sure even if one poster had the same experience, what you would do with that information. Do you?
The advice to check with the club pro was right....how can he fix a problem if he isn't aware?

[kcrazorbackfan]

My groups (2-3) play until twilights last gleaming every Wednesday afternoon; whatever course we're on the ambassador usually comes around and tells us it's his/her final go-around.

[NotGolfer]

It's 8:34 as I type....and is quite dark outside with just a tad bit of light in the western horizen. I guess I wouldn't want to try to find my ball if I were hitting it off...but to each his own. :gc: When I first look outside though, it was about 8:27 and still even at that time it was darker than I'd feel comfortable having it be. I just don't see how one could finish up their game that late........

[fred53]

:wave: You do know that you don't sign up for 18. Sunset was approx. 8:29 p.m.


http://www.golfthevillages.com/whatsnew/twilight-golf.pdf Here is a number to call and ask.... unless you you want the answer from the 50,000 experts here.

No need for an expert. Just someone who knows whats going on.

[fred53]

It is expected that you show common sense and it is NOT up to the ambassador to impose that on you...I know as I was one.

[Polar Bear]

Did you walk on or pay?
You can do both, gg.

If you want to start after the shops close, you can just start playing and the ambassador will write you up properly so you can go to (or call) the golf shop the next day and pay. I can start after 6:30 and get nine in easily. Great policy.

I've had ambassadors tell me they're making their last round....but never had one tell me to stop playing.

[rubicon]

Just a quick inquiry. We were asked by the ambassador on a championship course to stop playing after the 7th hole of our back 9 last night. He said he was concerned for our safety on the course, in the "darkness", that we might drive into a bunker. It was 8:25 when he talked to us, there was plenty of daylight left to finish our round (2 more holes). We were quite surprised but did quit as he requested. We've never had this happen before on any course...and played hundreds of rounds of twilight golf! Has anyone else had this experience?

You and yours are to be complimented for showing good sense in not making an issue of it all. I have witnessed a number of golfers over the years attack ambassadors with vile language threats and refusal to submit.

Perhaps at your next 5:00 PM tee time you may want to verify that if they are accepting your 18 holes of play that you are given the courtesy to complete 18 holes of play. all in all I believe this amounted to one employee's judgment call.

Personal Best Regards:

[grayesun]

Judging by the lack of "yes" or "no" answers...I'm going to assume this was an isolated incident, not just for myself,but for anyone else. When I choose to quit playing for the day will remain my decision alone. Thanks for feedback, it will likely be another several hundred rounds before another "aberrant" experience like this occurs. Case closed.

[Polar Bear]

...When I choose to quit playing for the day will remain my decision alone...

...it will likely be another several hundred rounds before another "aberrant" experience like this occurs...
Agree on both counts.

[grayesun]

You can do both, gg.

If you want to start after the shops close, you can just start playing and the ambassador will write you up properly so you can go to (or call) the golf shop the next day and pay. I can start after 6:30 and get nine in easily. Great policy.

I've had ambassadors tell me they're making their last round....but never had one tell me to stop playing.

Thanks for response, same as my experience.

[alemorkam]

What course was it?

[kcrazorbackfan]

It is expected that you show common sense and it is NOT up to the ambassador to impose that on you...I know as I was one.

Just like it's not up to the course or the ambassador to tell the idiots to get off the courses when it's lightning.

[Northwoods]

When I played Palmer the Ambassador came to our foursome and told us we were the last group of the day. He actually followed us because he had to put the chain on the exit gate. It seemed like he couldn't leave until everyone was off the course.