Golf priority renewal

[Viperguy]

So we get a letter (snail mail) showing our expiration of golf priority in a couple weeks and the process of the payment. Aside for the amount being ridiculous they want you to A. Show up at the office, B. mail a check, C. call with a credit card. I opt for C. The lady I talked to could barely understand me (volume at her end) and after changing her hookup I read her the number four digits at a time. Yea. It worked. She said I will mail you a receipt (again, snail mail). Now, we can conduct just about every transaction anywhere quickly and efficiently on line with credit, debit, or check draft. Even the darn county tax office can collect your money that way. Why for Pete's sake (no offense to Pete) can't the golf renewal process catch up with the times? GEEZE

[dewilson58]

Life is Good.

[golfing eagles]

So we get a letter (snail mail) showing our expiration of golf priority in a couple weeks and the process of the payment. Aside for the amount being ridiculous they want you to A. Show up at the office, B. mail a check, C. call with a credit card. I opt for C. The lady I talked to could barely understand me (volume at her end) and after changing her hookup I read her the number four digits at a time. Yea. It worked. She said I will mail you a receipt (again, snail mail). Now, we can conduct just about every transaction anywhere quickly and efficiently on line with credit, debit, or check draft. Even the darn county tax office can collect your money that way. Why for Pete's sake (no offense to Pete) can't the golf renewal process catch up with the times? GEEZE

The amount is "ridiculous"????? Playing 2x/week covers your entire cost

If someone is so put out by the three payment options given, don't become a priority member, pay the full resident green fees, don't participate in men's/ladies day, and sit at the bottom of the heap for tee time reservations. Your choice. Yet another first world problem here in TV:1rotfl:

[TommyT]

There is a "Processing Fee" any time you use plastic. The Villages will NOT pay the fees.

[golfing eagles]

There is a "Processing Fee" any time you use plastic. The Villages will NOT pay the fees.

Wrong, you can pay with a CC

[Golfer222]

question- thinking about getting priority membership for wife and I-how do you calculate playing 2x per week paying for itself?

[golfing eagles]

question- thinking about getting priority membership for wife and I-how do you calculate playing 2x per week paying for itself?

2 person priority at all 12 courses costs $925. Depending on time of year, you save $8-12 /round, so lets just round it to $10. 2 people, 2 rounds/week ,52 weeks/year=208 rounds = $2080 in savings, so with the new rate structure, looks like only 1 round/week will do it.

[dewilson58]

question- thinking about getting priority membership for wife and I-how do you calculate playing 2x per week paying for itself?

Look at the difference in rates between priority resident and resident....say $9/round.

Your Membership: Priority membership is, say $750. 750/9 = 83 rounds to breakeven for the year.

The Double membership is only $925......just over 100 rounds by both of you.

[Golfer222]

Thank you

[Billy1]

Remember your trail fee if you have been paying a trail fee is included. Subtract the trail fee from the cost.

[TomPerry]

Look at the difference in rates between priority resident and resident....say $9/round.

Your Membership: Priority membership is, say $750. 750/9 = 83 rounds to breakeven for the year.

The Double membership is only $925......just over 100 rounds by both of you.
Don’t forget to discount the $141 annual trail fees included, and you get priority tee times and use of CC pools!

[mike234]

and, if you want to save even more, just undertip the hardworking, waiters and waitresses, like many of cheapskates that live here do...... ask any bartender you know about the people who leave practically nothing...

[Billy1]

Low tipping does not attract better workers. The best workers go where the tips will pay rent and child care.

[noslices1]

So we get a letter (snail mail) showing our expiration of golf priority in a couple weeks and the process of the payment. Aside for the amount being ridiculous they want you to A. Show up at the office, B. mail a check, C. call with a credit card. I opt for C. The lady I talked to could barely understand me (volume at her end) and after changing her hookup I read her the number four digits at a time. Yea. It worked. She said I will mail you a receipt (again, snail mail). Now, we can conduct just about every transaction anywhere quickly and efficiently on line with credit, debit, or check draft. Even the darn county tax office can collect your money that way. Why for Pete's sake (no offense to Pete) can't the golf renewal process catch up with the times? GEEZE

It used to be a better deal for priority members. Last year, for 27 weeks, the Priority golfer saved $17.00 per round and for the rest if the year is was $12.00 per round. Priority golf, with tax is about $800.00 for one person, so deducting $140.00 for trail fees, the cost is $660.00. $17.00x27 = $459.00 and $12.00x25 = $300, for a total of $759.00. So, one round per week more than paid for the Priority Golf package. This year the difference is much less, only $9.00 difference this summer, so many more rounds required to justify the cost.

[tsmall22204]

I have always said that golfers are the biggest cry babies in the Villages.

[Villages Kahuna]

With all that’s going on around us and in the world, renewing a golf priority membership doesn’t seem to qualify for a spot very high on a list of problems. But if that’s OP’s biggest concern, IMHO he should feel very blessed.

[forebubba]

The amount is "ridiculous"????? Playing 2x/week covers your entire cost

If someone is so put out by the three payment options given, don't become a priority member, pay the full resident green fees, don't participate in men's/ladies day, and sit at the bottom of the heap for tee time reservations. Your choice. Yet another first world problem here in TV:1rotfl:

I play twice a week. Let's say I actually try to play twice a week (2nd wave) and have a year priority membership. For the past 4 years I have averaged playing just over 80 times a year with the highest year being 84.
For simple math $800 for membership divided by 80 is $10 / round.
We have 2 seasons.
The 5 month winter season I save $7/round
The 7 month summer fall season I pay $3.00 / round more than the resident fee. Check the sheet. The $31.03 really costs $41.00.
Yea you get better tee times but do you need them really. If it's the money a 6 month membership makes more sence.

[Bill1701]

At least they let you know your membership was expiring. For trail fees and non-owner ID cards you don't find out until after they expire and you try to use them.

[banjobob]

Just as the “drunks” drink only water when out for dinner, to cut down on the check amount , All for me , None for thee.

[PJackpot]

question- thinking about getting priority membership for wife and I-how do you calculate playing 2x per week paying for itself?

It depends on whether your talking 9 or 18 holes. Also, which wave you play, as there are three different waves during the day with three different pricing structures. During the summer, afternoon wave for nine holes saves you $3.50 for the round with a priority membership. Jan thru April this year would have saved you $8.50 for nine holes (double those amounts for 18). Next, depends on whether you are paying for a single or double membership (although you did indicate a double), and how many courses you want access to. Also, you have to keep in mind your overall budget for golf. Priority members I know seem to ignore the fact that you still have to pay for playing, even if it's discounted. If you take into account, both the first and latter part of the year rates, a priority member is paying an average of $17 for nine holes of golf in the afternoon. A non-member is paying an average of $23 for nine holes, afternoon wave. In addition to that, you now have to pay the sales tax, which adds a couple of bucks, and you also have to add the cost of the priority membership itself. The other thing you need to consider is weather permitting and if you end up with an injury or something else that restricts you from playing. I have a friend with a priority membership who hurt his foot and has not been able to play for the last six months. I've been told there are accommodations for that, but nevertheless, he had to pay the priority membership fee up front (which is about the same amount I pay annually for auto insurance). Lastly, I've been here six years and have never had an issue getting tee time on a championship course without a membership. Not so with executive courses during the height of the season, so I tend to play more championship courses in the winter months. Personally, I did not find the priority membership worth it for me, but that's something you have to determine for yourself....and that's all I have to say about that.

[JerseyGurl]

What’s the benefit of adding pool membership to priority golf membership?

[JSR22]

What’s the benefit of adding pool membership to priority golf membership?

Priority comes with the pool membership. We have our own pool and have to pay for the pool membership which is never used.

[dewilson58]

Priority comes with the pool membership. .

Correction

[dewilson58]

What’s the benefit of adding pool membership to priority golf membership?

You get to used Country Club pools.

[paulajr]

Does not come with Priority Membership

Priority golf membership INCLUDES Country Club Pools.

[dewilson58]

Priority golf membership INCLUDES Country Club Pools.

Standing Corrected

Golf The Villages (https://www.golfthevillages.com/tee-times/membership.asp)

[noslices1]

Does not come with Priority Membership

Yes, it does come with Priority membership. If you are married and only you play golf, you can go to the Country Club pools, but your spouse cannot unless you pay the extra $80.00 for the additional pool membership for them.

[JSR22]

Does not come with Priority Membership
Yes it does. I renewed my husband's priority on Tuesday and the pools are included along with the trail fees for executive golf.

[PJackpot]

You get access to pools at the following country clubs which other residents do not have access to is the way I understand it.

Cane Garden Pool / open 9am – sunset.
Evans Prairie Pool / open 9am – sunset.
Glenview Champions Pool & Jacuzzi / open 9am – 9pm.
Havana Pool / open 9am – sunset.
Mallory Hill Pool / open 9am – sunset.
Nancy Lopez Legacy Pool & Pool Bar / open 9am – sunset.

[dewilson58]

Okey Dokey.

[Annie66]

[QUOTE=golfing eagles;1989799]The amount is "ridiculous"????? Playing 2x/week covers your entire cost

Which begs the question, are the golf fees here in TVs are over priced?

[Queenie504]

Was it that hard to call and give credit card number over phone?

[JSR22]

[QUOTE=golfing eagles;1989799]The amount is "ridiculous"????? Playing 2x/week covers your entire cost

Which begs the question, are the golf fees here in TVs are over priced?
My husband does not think it is overpriced. He likes the convenience of taking his golf cart to any of the championship courses. He enjoys most of the courses. We moved here because of the large choice of championship courses.

[TommyT]

Wrong, you can pay with a CC

Might want to check that statement. The company has to pay the CC company a processing fee, not the purchaser...

[noslices1]

You get access to pools at the following country clubs which other residents do not have access to is the way I understand it.

Cane Garden Pool / open 9am – sunset.
Evans Prairie Pool / open 9am – sunset.
Glenview Champions Pool & Jacuzzi / open 9am – 9pm.
Havana Pool / open 9am – sunset.
Mallory Hill Pool / open 9am – sunset.
Nancy Lopez Legacy Pool & Pool Bar / open 9am – sunset.
How about Orange Blossom pool. Seems like it’s the nicest one.

[noslices1]

Might want to check that statement. The company has to pay the CC company a processing fee, not the purchaser...

I paid with a credit card in January, for my Priority Membership and got paid 1 1/2% back from my CC company.

[golfing eagles]

I play twice a week. Let's say I actually try to play twice a week (2nd wave) and have a year priority membership. For the past 4 years I have averaged playing just over 80 times a year with the highest year being 84.
For simple math $800 for membership divided by 80 is $10 / round.
We have 2 seasons.
The 5 month winter season I save $7/round
The 7 month summer fall season I pay $3.00 / round more than the resident fee. Check the sheet. The $31.03 really costs $41.00.
Yea you get better tee times but do you need them really. If it's the money a 6 month membership makes more sence.

Not even close. Right now, in summer rates, it is $8 LESS for priority members, not the ridiculous $3 MORE posted

If I remember, it is $12 less in winter.

Somebody better "check the sheet":1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[golfing eagles]

Might want to check that statement. The company has to pay the CC company a processing fee, not the purchaser...

Nothing to "check", you can pay your priority membership with a CC. That's a FACT, nothing to debate, nothing to challenge, nothing to argue about. I've done it for 7 years straight. Period. GEEZ!!!

[JSR22]

Nothing to "check", you can pay your priority membership with a CC. That's a FACT, nothing to debate, nothing to challenge, nothing to argue about. I've done it for 7 years straight. Period. GEEZ!!!


I paid with a CC on Monday.

[Flyers999]

I got a membership for my wife and I for the first time last September. I play the Championships once a week, but my wife didnt use it at all. She just played executive with me.
What if I just want a membership for myself, how does the trail fee work? Do I need to pay the $141 to the same place I buy the membership? Or is it less than that and where do I pay?

[Viperguy]

I really don't have a big problem with the cost, but the process of paying the fee could certainly be streamlined. Maybe an on line fee payment system like just about every other bill you pay? Just saying

[jack.hunter00@yahoo.com]

Because it would cost the to set it up.

[Mrprez]

I got a membership for my wife and I for the first time last September. I play the Championships once a week, but my wife didnt use it at all. She just played executive with me.
What if I just want a membership for myself, how does the trail fee work? Do I need to pay the $141 to the same place I buy the membership? Or is it less than that and where do I pay?

Rec centers can take that payment for trail fees.

More info here:

https://www.golfthevillages.com/executive-golf/images/trailfeeapp.pdf

[forebubba]

Not even close. Right now, in summer rates, it is $8 LESS for priority members, not the ridiculous $3 MORE posted

If I remember, it is $12 less in winter.

Somebody better "check the sheet":1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Winter priority is $17 less than residents
Summer is $7 less
If you are figuring in the cost of priority of $10 / round.....
17 minus10 =7
7 minus 10 =-3
Like in the commercial..it's not complicated

[Villages Kahuna]

What about the Orange Blossom Gardens pool, the absolute best one in the area. Waterfall, big jacuzzi, beautiful surroundings. Is that one excluded?

[golfing eagles]

Winter priority is $17 less than residents
Summer is $7 less
If you are figuring in the cost of priority of $10 / round.....
17 minus10 =7
7 minus 10 =-3
Like in the commercial..it's not complicated

Not the COST, the SAVINGS...SAVINGS of $10/round = 92.5 rounds for a COUPLE to break even, not to mention the trail fee if you play execs and the better chance for tee times.

[drcar]

Bottom line,,, PRIORITY is an option, NOT a requirement, if you play in a group some groups require it. If you think it is to high to not get it, it is that simple. If you think the prices for golf are to high, don't play here. We all have choices!!!

[Laker14]

[QUOTE=Annie66;1990293]
My husband does not think it is overpriced. He likes the convenience of taking his golf cart to any of the championship courses. He enjoys most of the courses. We moved here because of the large choice of championship courses.

I agree with your hubby. Are the courses manicured to the standards of a super-expensive private club? No. But the cost is nowhere near what those places cost, and I love the variety.
When things get beat up due to heavy traffic in the winter, we just "move 'em everywhere", which is much more fun that complaining about the conditions.

[WOODDA]

I am hearing that trail fees will not be included in the new Priority Membership, I have been a PM for 6 years and it has always included trail fees. When reading the PM web site it now never mentions trail fees are included nor does the EXEC course fees section mention that PM trails fees are exempt . Has anyone heard anything about trail fees being removed from Priority Membership?

[dewilson58]

I am hearing that trail fees will not be included in the new Priority Membership, I have been a PM for 6 years and it has always included trail fees. When reading the PM web site it now never mentions trail fees are included nor does the EXEC course fees section mention that PM trails fees are exempt . Has anyone heard anything about trail fees being removed from Priority Membership?

The Villages Country Club Administration Office
1024 Canal Street, The Villages, FL 32162
(352) 750-4558
TeeTimesOffice@TheVillages.com

[alwann]

Well, the tread originally threw shade at the substandard billing system. Thinking I read somewhere that a whole bunch of money was budgeted to upgrade the tech (a sole source, non-bid contract renewal for a company operated by a kissing cousin of the Family, if I recall.) Perhaps this will make a difference. In my lifetime, hopefully.

[Papa_lecki]

I recall last fall, the Villages put out a video saying our IDs will be linked to the app. I would guess that is all part of a fairly major technology upgrade.

[TSO/ISPF]

The Villages Country Club Administration Office
1024 Canal Street, The Villages, FL 32162
(352) 750-4558
TeeTimesOffice@TheVillages.com



look at the 2022 rates on this site. You see anything about waves? I started a thread about this that nobody seemed to pick up on.

https://www.golfthevillages.com/images/Rate%20Sheet%20Winter%202022.pdf

[Michael G.]

Hmmm Golf !

Hit the ball

Jump in your golfcart and chase it.

Swear in words Webster could print.

Pay stupid fees for the privilege to golf on crowded golf course which needs t-times 6 months in advance

Do all that twice a week??????

I think I'll stick to something else to get my jolly's

[TSO/ISPF]

Hmmm Golf !

Hit the ball

Jump in your golfcart and chase it.

Swear in words Webster could print.

Pay stupid fees for the privilege to golf on crowded golf course which needs t-times 6 months in advance

Do all that twice a week??????

I think I'll stick to something else to get my jolly's
:bigbow:

[Bogie Shooter]

Hmmm Golf !

Hit the ball

Jump in your golfcart and chase it.

Swear in words Webster could print.

Pay stupid fees for the privilege to golf on crowded golf course which needs t-times 6 months in advance

Do all that twice a week??????

I think I'll stick to something else to get my jolly's

Where did you get that 6 months in advance? Oh, wait you are not a golfer that explains it. Actually nothing to offer……..

[tophcfa]

look at the 2022 rates on this site. You see anything about waves? I started a thread about this that nobody seemed to pick up on.

https://www.golfthevillages.com/images/Rate%20Sheet%20Winter%202022.pdf

I went to my Villages golf file and pulled out the winter rate sheet from last year. There are only two changes between the 2021 and 2022 rate sheet. The first is obviously the addition of Southern Oaks, which was not open last winter. The second change is that the published rates last winter included sales tax, but sales tax is now additional. As far as wave pricing, both years are identical. The rates for the Morning and Afternoon waves are the same. There are no evening waves in the winter because the days are too short, at least until April and May, which are still considered winter. However, after the afternoon wave (or after 2:00 on the courses with only 18 holes that have straight t times), you can play unlimited golf until dark for the half price 9 hole rate. Hope this answered your question. As a side note, when looking through my golf file, I noticed that a non-priority resident could have played Tierra Del Sol during the winter of 2016 for $50 including tax, this winter it will cost $64 plus tax.

[grayesun]

What about the Orange Blossom Gardens pool, the absolute best one in the area. Waterfall, big jacuzzi, beautiful surroundings. Is that one excluded?

All Country Club Pools are included with Priority Golf membership...except the extremely popular and fun pool at Hacienda Hills. Somehow this great pool with pool-side bar has gone missing!