Verbal assault on golf course

[Golfer222]

Background to yesterdays post regarding golfing on executive course after last tee time.

After inquiring if it is allowable to golf after last tee time of day ( both at the trail fee office and the starter a few days prior and both said it was fine), we arrived at the tee box about 715 pm- there were a few other waiting. After the 6th hole we noticed the other that were ahead of us were gone and we caught up to a very slow group. They were hitting 3 and 4 ball off of the tee each, playing all of the balls and sitting in their cart for about 3 minutes after leaving the green.
On the 8 hole after they started to leave in their cart and rounded the bend, I hit my shot. He slammed on the brakes and started cursing at me for "hitting into them". His wife then informed us that they booked the last tee time and no one was allowed behind them. I told them we inquired and was told it was ok to do this and having the last tee time does not make it their own personal practice range. Again was cursed at .It felt like they were being slow on purpose , then making you believe they were going to the next hole and then stopping their cart in an effort to stir trouble. . I feel the other groups between us had the same experience and probably just left.

[Chellybean]

Background to yesterdays post regarding golfing on executive course after last tee time.

After inquiring if it is allowable to golf after last tee time of day ( both at the trail fee office and the starter a few days prior and both said it was fine), we arrived at the tee box about 715 pm- there were a few other waiting. After the 6th hole we noticed the other that were ahead of us were gone and we caught up to a very slow group. They were hitting 3 and 4 ball off of the tee each, playing all of the balls and sitting in their cart for about 3 minutes after leaving the green.
On the 8 hole after they started to leave in their cart and rounded the bend, I hit my shot. He slammed on the brakes and started cursing at me for "hitting into them". His wife then informed us that they booked the last tee time and no one was allowed behind them. I told them we inquired and was told it was ok to do this and having the last tee time does not make it their own personal practice range. Again was cursed at .It felt like they were being slow on purpose , then making you believe they were going to the next hole and then stopping their cart in an effort to stir trouble. . I feel the other groups between us had the same experience and probably just left.

Sorry friend alot of Entitled people here that act like jerks, get used to it is part of bad behavior in people!

[Babubhat]

Bad luck to run into a few jerks. You could find out from the starter sheet who they are

[Marathon Man]

If they were that slow, then a spot was open in front of them. Just skip a hole. Problem solved.

[Dana1963]

If they were that slow, then a spot was open in front of them. Just skip a hole. Problem solved.
Most sensible suggestion yet.

[ThirdOfFive]

There are entitled jerks everywhere.

But in all honesty, we've lived here for the better part of a year now and the only part about jerkiness in The Villages is really how RARE the jerks are. I can remember only two, and they were not major incidents at all--more likely someone just having a bad day. I've found that overwhelmingly, people treat you the same way you treat them.

[billethkid]

If they were that slow, then a spot was open in front of them. Just skip a hole. Problem solved.

Be sure to wave and smile on the way by......
:duck:

[Bill14564]

Why would you complain here..Either get out of your cart and settle thr problem or just go home.

Because one of those solutions does not solve the problem and the other solves it for exactly one group. Neither is good for getting the word out and educating others.

Posting on this forum may let the other group know what they did was improper (if they read this), will let others know that this kind of thing happens, and will let others know that this behavior (believing your last tee time means you own the course) is improper.

It was also good to see the confirmation, from two official sources, that on the Executive courses play is still allowed after the last tee time.

[bagboy]

If they were that slow, then a spot was open in front of them. Just skip a hole. Problem solved.

Or, make a tee time.

[VApeople]

On the 8 hole after they started to leave in their cart and rounded the bend, I hit my shot. He slammed on the brakes and started cursing at me for "hitting into them".

So you hit a golf shot that endangered the people in front of you?

If so, then you deserve to have them yell and curse at you.

[RICH1]

Driving the ball at the group
In front of you is Almost always a bad idea! Sometimes " things"
Happen to people!

[DAVES]

There are entitled jerks everywhere.

But in all honesty, we've lived here for the better part of a year now and the only part about jerkiness in The Villages is really how RARE the jerks are. I can remember only two, and they were not major incidents at all--more likely someone just having a bad day. I've found that overwhelmingly, people treat you the same way you treat them.

"People treat you the same way you treat them." These posts we only get one side of the story. Posts, i didn't realize I was wrong are rare indeed.

"Entitled jerks are everywhere," that too is true, not just in the Villages of in Florida.

[Fenster]

So you hit a golf shot that endangered the people in front of you?

If so, then you deserve to have them yell and curse at you.

Guess you don’t play golf.

[golfing eagles]

So you hit a golf shot that endangered the people in front of you?

If so, then you deserve to have them yell and curse at you.

Driving the ball at the group
In front of you is Almost always a bad idea! Sometimes " things"
Happen to people!

I believe the OP stated he hit AFTER THEY LEFT THE GREEN AND ROUNDED THE BEND. He did not hit it AT them or ENDANGER them, at least not according to his post.

[VApeople]

I believe the OP stated he hit AFTER THEY LEFT THE GREEN AND ROUNDED THE BEND. He did not hit it AT them or ENDANGER them, at least not according to his post.

You are wrong. The OP did not state that.

The OP said the golfers in front of him "started to leave"'.


On the 8 hole after they started to leave in their cart and rounded the bend, I hit my shot. He slammed on the brakes and started cursing at me for "hitting into them".

It sounds like the golfers were still 'in range' when the OP hit his shot. In that case, I think the golfers were totally justified to yell and curse at the OP.

It is terrible to hit a golf ball and intentionally endanger another person.

[Golfer222]

They had left the green, rounded the bend on the cart path on the other side of my green. Looked back and saw my ball hit the green (Pin high btw), slammed the brakes,put it in reverse and walked to my green, looked down at ball and yelled at me if I hit the ball. When I said yes, the cursing began

[npwalters]

They had left the green, rounded the bend on the cart path on the other side of my green. Looked back and saw my ball hit the green (Pin high btw), slammed the brakes,put it in reverse and walked to my green, looked down at ball and yelled at me if I hit the ball. When I said yes, the cursing began

Sounds like it was time to tell to tell them to kiss your ..... and get off your green.

[Joe V.]

They had left the green, rounded the bend on the cart path on the other side of my green. Looked back and saw my ball hit the green (Pin high btw), slammed the brakes,put it in reverse and walked to my green, looked down at ball and yelled at me if I hit the ball. When I said yes, the cursing began

Great shot!

[golfing eagles]

You are wrong. The OP did not state that.

The OP said the golfers in front of him "started to leave"'.



It sounds like the golfers were still 'in range' when the OP hit his shot. In that case, I think the golfers were totally justified to yell and curse at the OP.

It is terrible to hit a golf ball and intentionally endanger another person.

OK, I'll play this game:

From the OP:

"On the 8 hole after they started to leave in their cart and rounded the bend, I hit my shot." So yes, HE DID STATE THAT[/B]. In addition, if they were leaving and ROUNDING THE BEND, they were off that hole, out of range, and not in danger. This is a tiny exec course---it's not like he was trying to hit a 3 wood 250 to the green and caught it flush for 280.

BTW, do you actually play golf??? I'm inclined to think not, because a golfer is not likely to scream and curse even if a ball comes somewhat near them. They realize the nuances of the game and will generally politely accept an apology. And most golfers would not consider it [B]justified to curse and yell

No offense, just correcting the record :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[Gpsma]

After reading endless posts from golfers here onTOTV and hearing complaints, in person, from golfers.

Golfers are the most entitled and complaining folks in The Villages.

[golfing eagles]

After reading endless posts from golfers here onTOTV and hearing complaints, in person, from golfers.

Golfers are the most entitled and complaining folks in The Villages.

I think not. I think it's a tie between those that want to use a golf course for something other than golf, and line dancers:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Oh, yeah, and residents of Harmeswood

[karostay]

You made a last min decision to play golf so you walked on like many of us have done
Your entitled to nothing

[dewilson58]

Golfers are the most entitled and complaining folks in The Villages.

A few golfers are, but not the MOST.......the MOST are the broken promises complainers.

:duck:

:MOJE_whot:

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

You didn't have a tee-time. The people ahead of you did. They are "entitled" to be there. While you "can" be there, you're not "entitled" to be there, because you didn't have a tee-time and showed up after the last tee-time. You should've waited til they were gone. As the people who DID have the last tee-time, they DID have the right to use it as their practice range. Until 20 minutes after dusk. You, on the other hand, did not. You "may" use it, but you are not "entitled" to.

[golfing eagles]

You didn't have a tee-time. The people ahead of you did. They are "entitled" to be there. While you "can" be there, you're not "entitled" to be there, because you didn't have a tee-time and showed up after the last tee-time. You should've waited til they were gone. As the people who DID have the last tee-time, they DID have the right to use it as their practice range. Until 20 minutes after dusk. You, on the other hand, did not. You "may" use it, but you are not "entitled" to.

I take it you don't play golf either. When playing a round of golf you are NEVER entitled to use it as a practice range, that what a practice range is for. People who play 4 and 5 shots from the same area are creating excessive wear and tear on the course (and probably the first to complain about conditions). And yes, before some wise guy posts it, I am aware of the practice rounds that precede a PGA tournament. Those are not held on exec course in TV.

[ajbrown]

I take it you don't play golf either. When playing a round of golf you are NEVER entitled to use it as a practice range, that what a practice range is for. People who play 4 and 5 shots from the same area are creating excessive wear and tear on the course (and probably the first to complain about conditions). And yes, before some wise guy posts it, I am aware of the practice rounds that precede a PGA tournament. Those are not held on exec course in TV.

Thank you, saved me a post which would not have been nearly as nice as yours :)

I think we need a thumbs down icon.

[golfing eagles]

Thank you, saved me a post which would not have been nearly as nice as yours :)

I think we need a thumbs down icon.

I was lenient because I perceived ignorance on her part:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

I take it you don't play golf either. When playing a round of golf you are NEVER entitled to use it as a practice range, that what a practice range is for. People who play 4 and 5 shots from the same area are creating excessive wear and tear on the course (and probably the first to complain about conditions). And yes, before some wise guy posts it, I am aware of the practice rounds that precede a PGA tournament. Those are not held on exec course in TV.

I appreciate the kind correction on that. I misunderstood what was meant by practice range, being someone who doesn't play golf, as you surmised. I thought they were talking about just - not being very good, and needing an extra shot or two on a few holes here and there, while not really being vigilant about scoring.

[golfing eagles]

I appreciate the kind correction on that. I misunderstood what was meant by practice range, being someone who doesn't play golf, as you surmised. I thought they were talking about just - not being very good, and needing an extra shot or two on a few holes here and there, while not really being vigilant about scoring.

Hence, the leniency :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

It's OK, I still love you

[VApeople]

They had left the green, rounded the bend on the cart path on the other side of my green. Looked back and saw my ball hit the green (Pin high btw),

In my opinion, based on playing golf for over 60 years, you should have let them get farther away before you hit. It was very wrong and very inconsiderate for you to hit when they were close to the green.

[golfing eagles]

In my opinion, based on playing golf for over 60 years, you should have let them get farther away before you hit. It was very wrong and very inconsiderate for you to hit when they were close to the green.

Maybe you and I are just visualizing this differently. I imagined that the cart was parked alongside a green, then the people left the green, got in their carts, and then drove around the back of the green and were still driving away when the OP hit his ball. If so, I don't see anything wrong with his actions, unless the hole was so poorly designed that the cart path was 2 yard beyond the green

[dewilson58]

I had a bozo behind me hit onto the green when I was exiting, but still on the green.
It was a nice shot, but I was ten feet from the pin.
(probably the safest place)

Next hole, he teed off and I was at the 150 marker (par 4).
The ball came 20 feet past me.
(he was hitting from green tees)

I thought that was enough, so I just picked up his ball as I exited the fairway.

:icon_wink:

[Golfer222]

Maybe you and I are just visualizing this differently. I imagined that the cart was parked alongside a green, then the people left the green, got in their carts, and then drove around the back of the green and were still driving away when the OP hit his ball. If so, I don't see anything wrong with his actions, unless the hole was so poorly designed that the cart path was 2 yard beyond the green

This was the exact scenario. The guy was sitting in his cart after leaving every green for about 5 mins. I think he was trying to prove a point that the course was now “his”. I waited patiently as on the other greens I could not see his complete exit but on this one he was behind the green very close to the next tee

[Topspinmo]

Background to yesterdays post regarding golfing on executive course after last tee time.

After inquiring if it is allowable to golf after last tee time of day ( both at the trail fee office and the starter a few days prior and both said it was fine), we arrived at the tee box about 715 pm- there were a few other waiting. After the 6th hole we noticed the other that were ahead of us were gone and we caught up to a very slow group. They were hitting 3 and 4 ball off of the tee each, playing all of the balls and sitting in their cart for about 3 minutes after leaving the green.
On the 8 hole after they started to leave in their cart and rounded the bend, I hit my shot. He slammed on the brakes and started cursing at me for "hitting into them". His wife then informed us that they booked the last tee time and no one was allowed behind them. I told them we inquired and was told it was ok to do this and having the last tee time does not make it their own personal practice range. Again was cursed at .It felt like they were being slow on purpose , then making you believe they were going to the next hole and then stopping their cart in an effort to stir trouble. . I feel the other groups between us had the same experience and probably just left.

Typical golfer’s on short courses. It’s why they moved here for the free golf. They hit so many balls to get onto green, I sure they repaired all the divots, they they sat there adding up there under par score after subtracting all the mulligan’s.

[dewilson58]

Typical golfer’s on short courses. It’s why they moved here for the free golf. They hit so many balls to get onto green, I sure they repaired all the divots, they they sat there adding up there under par score after subtracting all the mulligan’s.

:1rotfl::1rotfl:
Have seen a few of those.

[golfing eagles]

This was the exact scenario. The guy was sitting in his cart after leaving every green for about 5 mins. I think he was trying to prove a point that the course was now “his”. I waited patiently as on the other greens I could not see his complete exit but on this one he was behind the green very close to the next tee

Well, since he was going over to the 9th tee, he must have felt it was his last chance to be a total a$$h0l3:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[Topspinmo]

A few golfers are, but not the MOST.......the MOST are the broken promises complainers.

:duck:

:MOJE_whot:


Maybe you can’t see the forest from all the trees 🌲? :)

[dewilson58]

Maybe you can’t see the forest from all the trees 🌲? :)

There are no forests on the Exec Courses. :MOJE_whot:

[Rwirish]

Florida’s Friendliness Hometown

[jedalton]

now you got a taste of what we Ambassadors have to tolerate.

[tsmall22204]

Golfers just can't seem to get along.

[scottiesrgreat@gmail.com]

Two sides - both feeling they are entitled - doesn’t make either one right.

Yep, those you encountered weren’t acting respectable - but, :-) sorry to say - you weren’t acting respectable either.

Either schedule a time or take what you get - no complaints.

[irishwonone]

Background to yesterdays post regarding golfing on executive course after last tee time.

After inquiring if it is allowable to golf after last tee time of day ( both at the trail fee office and the starter a few days prior and both said it was fine), we arrived at the tee box about 715 pm- there were a few other waiting. After the 6th hole we noticed the other that were ahead of us were gone and we caught up to a very slow group. They were hitting 3 and 4 ball off of the tee each, playing all of the balls and sitting in their cart for about 3 minutes after leaving the green.
On the 8 hole after they started to leave in their cart and rounded the bend, I hit my shot. He slammed on the brakes and started cursing at me for "hitting into them". His wife then informed us that they booked the last tee time and no one was allowed behind them. I told them we inquired and was told it was ok to do this and having the last tee time does not make it their own personal practice range. Again was cursed at .It felt like they were being slow on purpose , then making you believe they were going to the next hole and then stopping their cart in an effort to stir trouble. . I feel the other groups between us had the same experience and probably just left.
Lots who believe they are privileged here.😱

[Golfer222]

Two sides - both feeling they are entitled - doesn’t make either one right.

Yep, those you encountered weren’t acting respectable - but, :-) sorry to say - you weren’t acting respectable either.

Either schedule a time or take what you get - no complaints.


Not quite sure how it is disrespectful or being entitled to be able to do what you received permission to do

[txfan]

The most important rule I learned when taking up golf was to play fast.

The second was to rake the traps after exiting.

The third was to repair/fill divots and ball marks on the green.

Unfortunately, those three rules don’t seem to apply to Executive golf in The Villages. I’ve never seen more greens with unrepaired ball marks than the Executives.

That’s why I can’t treat golf on the Executives as anything more than practice. I still play fast, but don’t take it too seriously.

I head to the Championship courses for that.

The fourth rule is to avoid confrontation if at all possible, which challenges patience far greater than the game of golf itself.

[golfing eagles]

Not quite sure how it is disrespectful or being entitled to be able to do what you received permission to do

It's not.
Those who have been critical of your actions either don't play golf or don't understand the rules.

Specifically, I think there are people who posted that need to understand the difference between:

After hours play
Course closed
Golf course and practice range
The meaning of "last tee time"
Pace of play
Golf etiquette
When it is appropriate to hit a shot

I am particularly concerned if people have booked "the last tee time" with the intention of using the course as a practice range---they are the "entitled"

[jbrown132]

Background to yesterdays post regarding golfing on executive course after last tee time.

After inquiring if it is allowable to golf after last tee time of day ( both at the trail fee office and the starter a few days prior and both said it was fine), we arrived at the tee box about 715 pm- there were a few other waiting. After the 6th hole we noticed the other that were ahead of us were gone and we caught up to a very slow group. They were hitting 3 and 4 ball off of the tee each, playing all of the balls and sitting in their cart for about 3 minutes after leaving the green.
On the 8 hole after they started to leave in their cart and rounded the bend, I hit my shot. He slammed on the brakes and started cursing at me for "hitting into them". His wife then informed us that they booked the last tee time and no one was allowed behind them. I told them we inquired and was told it was ok to do this and having the last tee time does not make it their own personal practice range. Again was cursed at .It felt like they were being slow on purpose , then making you believe they were going to the next hole and then stopping their cart in an effort to stir trouble. . I feel the other groups between us had the same experience and probably just left.
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[Billy1]

Most people golfing after closing, are learners.
I have learned not to get on the tee box while people are playing ahead, this makes them believe they are being rushed and some purposely slow down. Don't practice swing toward the green, turn sideways or backward.
I skip holes, I rarely play through even when offered.

[JeanC]

Apparently they assumed because they were last tee time that they were given the privelage to play 3 balls every hole. Hopefully they have since figured out that the last tee time means nothing.

[DOGSAREKEEPERS]

I believe the OP stated he hit AFTER THEY LEFT THE GREEN AND ROUNDED THE BEND. He did not hit it AT them or ENDANGER them, at least not according to his post.

If they were gone around the bend as stated they wouldn't know he had hit the ball so there would have been no yelling. Perhaps the one playing after hours, maybe without having ever paid any golfing fees, wants the ambassador to hang around to speed up play.
Just wondering.

[Irishmen]

Background to yesterdays post regarding golfing on executive course after last tee time.

After inquiring if it is allowable to golf after last tee time of day ( both at the trail fee office and the starter a few days prior and both said it was fine), we arrived at the tee box about 715 pm- there were a few other waiting. After the 6th hole we noticed the other that were ahead of us were gone and we caught up to a very slow group. They were hitting 3 and 4 ball off of the tee each, playing all of the balls and sitting in their cart for about 3 minutes after leaving the green.
On the 8 hole after they started to leave in their cart and rounded the bend, I hit my shot. He slammed on the brakes and started cursing at me for "hitting into them". His wife then informed us that they booked the last tee time and no one was allowed behind them. I told them we inquired and was told it was ok to do this and having the last tee time does not make it their own personal practice range. Again was cursed at .It felt like they were being slow on purpose , then making you believe they were going to the next hole and then stopping their cart in an effort to stir trouble. . I feel the other groups between us had the same experience and probably just left.

Golf used to be a gentleman's game...hitting 3-4 balls each is outrageous when others are behind you no matter when.

[Bushey]

Sorry friend alot of Entitled people here that act like jerks, get used to it is part of bad behavior in people!

That is so sad, but it is very true. We have been here for 17 years and the attitude of people has changed

[kendi]

Background to yesterdays post regarding golfing on executive course after last tee time.

After inquiring if it is allowable to golf after last tee time of day ( both at the trail fee office and the starter a few days prior and both said it was fine), we arrived at the tee box about 715 pm- there were a few other waiting. After the 6th hole we noticed the other that were ahead of us were gone and we caught up to a very slow group. They were hitting 3 and 4 ball off of the tee each, playing all of the balls and sitting in their cart for about 3 minutes after leaving the green.
On the 8 hole after they started to leave in their cart and rounded the bend, I hit my shot. He slammed on the brakes and started cursing at me for "hitting into them". His wife then informed us that they booked the last tee time and no one was allowed behind them. I told them we inquired and was told it was ok to do this and having the last tee time does not make it their own personal practice range. Again was cursed at .It felt like they were being slow on purpose , then making you believe they were going to the next hole and then stopping their cart in an effort to stir trouble. . I feel the other groups between us had the same experience and probably just left.

You “believe” or “think” other groups had the same experience. You can’t “feel” it. I’m amazed at the number of people who don’t know the difference between a thought and a feeling.

[kendi]

You “believe” or “think” other groups had the same experience. You can’t “feel” it. I’m amazed at the number of people who don’t know the difference between a thought and a feeling.

Don’t really care and don’t know why you would feel the need to spread your experience on social media. Forget about it and be happy.

[golfing eagles]

Don’t really care and don’t know why you would feel the need to spread your experience on social media. Forget about it and be happy.

But that would eliminate 95% of all threads on TOTV:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Better question is why did someone post #56?????

[VApeople]

If they were gone around the bend as stated they wouldn't know he had hit the ball so there would have been no yelling.

Yeah, that's what I thought.

[Bethwill]

Amazing how hostile everyone gets by the end of a thread!

[golfing eagles]

If they were gone around the bend as stated they wouldn't know he had hit the ball so there would have been no yelling. Perhaps the one playing after hours, maybe without having ever paid any golfing fees, wants the ambassador to hang around to speed up play.
Just wondering.

You can hear a golf ball hitting the green, and it generally sounds different than hitting the rough or sand or (yikes) water

[Spalumbos62]

Why would you complain here..Either get out of your cart and settle thr problem or just go home.


Oh ...contra (sp)....they should complain here in hopes they read this. Very rude behavior.
They might of had an agenda, but obviously it didn't work bc they put you on the course behind them....did you attempt to reason with them this point, or were they that stupid.
They must of seen you, why wouldn't they let you play through?

[DaleDivine]

If they were that slow, then a spot was open in front of them. Just skip a hole. Problem solved.
I've done this before playing behind someone by himself hitting 3 balls on every hole because the group in front of him was verrrry slow. When I was going around him he yelled at me and said there was nowhere to go. Well, I went around the slow group as well and there were 2 holes open in front of them. I zoomed right along.
:bigbow::popcorn:

[Spalumbos62]

Two sides - both feeling they are entitled - doesn’t make either one right.

Yep, those you encountered weren’t acting respectable - but, :-) sorry to say - you weren’t acting respectable either.

Either schedule a time or take what you get - no complaints.


Does scheduling a time give you more privileges ?
You both pay the same fee...so to speak.

[Andyb]

That’s just rude of them.

[Byte1]

I think not. I think it's a tie between those that want to use a golf course for something other than golf, and line dancers:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Oh, yeah, and residents of Harmeswood

AND the pooping dog walkers...........:doggie::1rotfl:

[fdpaq0580]

After reading numerous threads on the subject of golf after starter shack closes, ambassador leaves, etc., I think it is time for the entity in charge to come up with a ruling on exactly when courses are closed and make sure ALL starters, ambassadors and other officials disseminate the same information when golfers must leave the course. Too many folks with too many different answered from different starters, ambassadors about when they can or can't play. I think the mixed responses are the biggest underlying factor contributing to cranky golfers.

[dewilson58]

After reading numerous threads on the subject of golf after starter shack closes, ambassador leaves, etc., I think it is time for the entity in charge to come up with a ruling on exactly when courses are closed and make sure ALL starters, ambassadors and other officials disseminate the same information when golfers must leave the course. Too many folks with too many different answered from different starters, ambassadors about when they can or can't play. I think the mixed responses are the biggest underlying factor contributing to cranky golfers.

I called The Villages Golf Admin..............there are rules, they just hasn't been communicated &/or enforced down the food-chain.

:ho:

[golfing eagles]

I called The Villages Golf Admin..............there are rules, they just hasn't been communicated &/or enforced down the food-chain.

:ho:

and what are they?????

[dewilson58]

and what are they?????

It's over on the "walk on thread"...........No after hours golf. No tee time, no golf. All courses.

:ho:

[fdpaq0580]

I called The Villages Golf Admin..............there are rules, they just hasn't been communicated &/or enforced down the food-chain.

:ho:

And that, imho, is the reason the poor golfers end up bumping heads. One has ambassadors permission to do as they wish, while starter gives next one a different answer. It goes back to admin not doing their job tha ends up causing frustration on the courses.
With this in mind, Golfers, please try to be patient with those who share your love for the game even if they don't follow the rules as you "know" them to be. Let there be peace on the course for golf is not a blood sport.

[arickis]

If they started to leave and were around the bend, how did they even see you hit a ball? Something does not sound right. You either hit into them, Then shame on you..this is never appropriate, or you did not hit into them...then let them pound sand!

[golfing eagles]

It's over on the "walk on thread"...........No after hours golf. No tee time, no golf. All courses.

:ho:

That's pretty confusing, because not that long ago there was a mechanism whereby the ambassador would take your ID# after the starter was gone and you could pay the next day (and I'm sure they'd find you if you didn't). Now that was on champ courses, don't know about exec. But it sounds like "all courses" means ALL courses????

[golfing eagles]

If they started to leave and were around the bend, how did they even see you hit a ball? Something does not sound right. You either hit into them, Then shame on you..this is never appropriate, or you did not hit into them...then let them pound sand!

Do you golf??? If yes, you would already know the answer to that. If no, see post #61.

[Scbang]

One can not define every details in life what others should and shouldn't do.

Here's a quick story of Heaven and Hell.

Hell: Everyone has nice steak but they only have a very long fork that can not be used to feed themselves. Someone can throw it in the air but everyone try to intercept and all go hungry and mad.

Heaven: Same food same long fork but everyone feed each other and they are happy and content.

If everyone try not to hit a person in front of them and everyone try to move on when they see people behind them to play without too much wait, you are in heaven. Otherwise, you are in hell ( you hit into people in front of you and they hit it back to you or pick up the ball or step on it etc. Optionally fist fight afterwards )

Cheers!

[dewilson58]

That's pretty confusing, because not that long ago there was a mechanism whereby the ambassador would take your ID# after the starter was gone and you could pay the next day (and I'm sure they'd find you if you didn't). Now that was on champ courses, don't know about exec. But it sounds like "all courses" means ALL courses????

As stated: just hasn't been communicated &/or enforced down the food-chain.

[JMintzer]

But that would eliminate 95% of all threads on TOTV:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Better question is why did someone post #56?????

Because he "felt" the poster was wrong?

Am I doing this right? :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Oh ...contra (sp)....they should complain here in hopes they read this. Very rude behavior.
They might of had an agenda, but obviously it didn't work bc they put you on the course behind them....did you attempt to reason with them this point, or were they that stupid.
They must of seen you, why wouldn't they let you play through?

It's "au contraire." It's French, and means "on the contrary." Also it's "might have had," "because," there should be a question mark after the word "stupid" not a period, and they "must have seen you."

Must HAVE. Not must OF. Or must've, if you prefer the contraction.

[TwinTurboViper]

Boy !! YOU GOT THAT STATMENT RIGHT!! Waaaay To Many "Chiefs"...not enough Indians !!

[swooner]

Most sensible suggestion yet.

Since they were on the 8th tee, your brilliant suggestion to skip a hole actually means quit and go home. Probably what they should have done in the first place if they had any brains.

[VApeople]

Since they were on the 8th tee, your brilliant suggestion to skip a hole actually means quit and go home. Probably what they should have done in the first place if they had any brains.

Or go back and re-play some of the previous holes.

I play the exec courses a lot when they are not crowded and I often skip from hole to hole just to avoid being behind a slow group.

Of course, when I skip around, I realize I have lost my place on the course and I NEVER hold up a group or individual who comes up behind me.

[I'm Popeye!]

A post to think about:
From what I have seen here at the Villages executive golf courses, most tee shots hit don't leave the ground but roll and could hit someone else's shoelaces. :1rotfl: