Thieves at Colony Stealing Golf Clubs Off Carts!

[Topgun 1776]

Yesterday, a golf club was stolen off a golf cart outside Beef O'Bradys in Colony. There was a witness and Sheriff's deputies responded. The thief will be charged with burglary (as the cart is considered to similar to a car). The other individual will be charged as an accomplice as he drove the car. Deputies stated this happens all the time, but people think they lost their clubs or someone mistakenly grabbed their clubs. More times than not, they are being stolen!!!

We all enjoy going anywhere we want with our clubs on our carts. Maybe it's time to re-think having them on our carts except when playing golf.

[golfing eagles]

Yesterday, a golf club was stolen off a golf cart outside Beef O'Bradys in Colony. There was a witness and Sheriff's deputies responded. The thief will be charged with burglary (as the cart is considered to similar to a car). The other individual will be charged as an accomplice as he drove the car. Deputies stated this happens all the time, but people think they lost their clubs or someone mistakenly grabbed their clubs. More times than not, they are being stolen!!!

We all enjoy going anywhere we want with our clubs on our carts. Maybe it's time to re-think having them on our carts except when playing golf.

Or lock them

[Goldwingnut]

Some times I hope they find my cart and take my clubs, it would be a great new excuse and save me the embarrassment of actually trying to use the dam things on the course. I would be forced to focus on the more important aspects of my golf game, like, beer.

[dewilson58]

Some times I hope they find my cart and take my clubs, it would be a great new excuse and save me the embarrassment of actually trying to use the dam things on the course. I would be forced to focus on the more important aspects of my golf game, like, beer.

I don't understand why someone would steal someone else's problems.

:loco:

[RICH1]

I don't understand why someone would steal someone else's problems.

:loco:
and have the audacity to advertise, and put them on a facebook for everyone to see! Lock them up

[MrFlorida]

Steal mine ! I need an excuse to buy new ones.

[tuccillo]

Based on a neighbor's experience with having golf clubs stolen, apparently the police check with the used sporting goods stores.

and have the audacity to advertise, and put them on a facebook for everyone to see! Lock them up

[MX rider]

Some times I hope they find my cart and take my clubs, it would be a great new excuse and save me the embarrassment of actually trying to use the dam things on the course. I would be forced to focus on the more important aspects of my golf game, like, beer.

Lmfao!! I feel the same way sometimes. Golf can be frustrating as hell!

[Topgun 1776]

and have the audacity to advertise, and put them on a facebook for everyone to see! Lock them up

Yes! That's what I just found out. I went on FB and found many single clubs for sale!!! Too many single clubs out there in FB Marketplace.

[Topgun 1776]

How can you lock single clubs up? Yes, a cover works, but how do you secure a cover to prevent theft?

[MX rider]

How can you lock single clubs up? Yes, a cover works, but how do you secure a cover to prevent theft?

I don't see any way to lock the clubs. My buddy uses a bicycle lock and loops it thru his bag handle, then to the cart. At least it keeps someone from grabbing the whole bag.

I always take mine off my cart when I'm not playing. If we stop for a beer on the way home from a game, I try to park where I can see my cart.

Unfortunately, that's about all you can do.

[mrf0151]

When off to lunch after golf lock your clubs with a locking cover. You can buy these at our country club pro shops. Got mine at Cane Garden years ago. Looks similar to this photo:
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[dewilson58]

When off to lunch after golf lock your clubs with a locking cover. You can buy these at our country club pro shops. Got mine at Cane Garden years ago. Looks similar to this photo:
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A knife will take of this............slice the cover open.

:oops:

[Joeint]

How can you lock single clubs up? Yes, a cover works, but how do you secure a cover to prevent theft?

The country clubs and golf central sell a cover with a long cable that you can attach to your cart and secure with a lock.

[dewilson58]

The country clubs and golf central sell a cover with a long cable that you can attach to your cart and secure with a lock.

I'll repeat:

A knife will take of this............slice the cover open.

:gc:

[GpaVader]

Bottom line is if someone wants something bad enough, they will find a way to take it. The main thing you are trying to do is eliminate the opportunity for someone to take it and go. If your bag is covered, they can't see what you have and unless they want the entire bag, they'll leave it alone. Uncovered and the see you have the nice new Calloway, hit the ball longer and straighter club, they will likely try to take it. Like most locks, it will keep the honest people, honest....

[villager7591]

Please end my pain: STEAL MINE !

[retiredguy123]

Buy cheap clubs. You'll save money, play just as well, and you won't worry about someone stealing them.

[tophcfa]

Thieves take the path of least resistance and quickest opportunities. A golf bag that has a locked cover doesn’t provide that opportunity so it’s highly likely they will move on to other carts. Nothing is perfect protection, but taking about 30 seconds to secure your sticks is way better than leaving them totally exposed. The new Callaway Paradym driver costs $600 bucks, I don’t have one but if I did I wouldn’t leave it unattended and unlocked in a public place. I always protect my clubs, having two identical bags at each of our homes makes replacements twice as expensive.

[mrf0151]

I'll repeat:

A knife will take of this............slice the cover open.

:gc:

Humm, voice of experience...

[dewilson58]

Humm, voice of experience...

Nope, jus Mr. Obvious........not wasting money on worthless products.

:thumbup:

[JGibson]

I remember in NYC they would walk around with cordless cutting wheels and cut those high end Kyroptinite locks in 15 seconds, it was like a hot knife going through butter. Now with expensive e-bikes they're having a field day up there.

Back to OP they do sell hard covers that lock to bag and cart. It's just a visual deterrent but the thief may move on to easier pickings.

AirTags in bag is also good if they do get the whole bag, there is some flaws with this but still it's worth the $20 they cost.

You can also lock the rain hood down that is attached to the golf cart.

Also don't use original driver head-covers like Callaway Paradym and stop buying flashy Sun Mountain C130 cart bags to put on your 2023 Yamaha that has all the whistles and bells.
It's just eye candy for thieves.

The other problem is if the steal clubs and cart all together, then I hope you have insurance for the cart, house insurance may pay for clubs.

Don't be putting in false claims either about your clubs because you want new ones. Insurance companies aren't stupid.

I digress.

[Velvet]

But since you can’t see the type of clubs… and much easier to just go for the open bag clubs. They don’t try to take the bags because several are customized with name or personal logo embroidered etc. I suppose you could use an engraver on your clubs - makes it harder to resell though.

[JMintzer]

A knife will take of this............slice the cover open.

:oops:

But, it's a deterrent... They'll typically move on to the next, easier target...

[JMintzer]

I'll repeat:

A knife will take of this............slice the cover open.

:gc:

I'll repeat:

It's a deterrent...

[dewilson58]

:ohdear:

[JMintzer]

Maybe, or it's an advertising sign...................I was dump enough to spend ~$100, so there is something of value within.

:clap2::clap2:

All golf clubs are of value...

And my cover cost no where near $100...

[dewilson58]

:ohdear:

[JMintzer]

:1rotfl::1rotfl:

Any half decent set of clubs will cost $1000, or more...

That's not worth a $50 cover to slow down a thief and probably make him move on to the next cart?

If you say so...

[dewilson58]

:ohdear:

[mbene]

You could put a 5 gal bucket over the clubs and lock that down through the handle or drill holes in it. May not stop a determined thief but should stop a casual thief.

[buzzy]

Another deterrent. Have the name "Lefty" embroidered on the bag.

[asianthree]

Maybe, or it's an advertising sign...................I was dump enough to spend ~$100, so there is something of value within.

:clap2::clap2:

Our covers with cable $29

[retiredguy123]

Another deterrent. Have the name "Lefty" embroidered on the bag.
Or "COVID".

[JMintzer]

Than jus put ur rain cover that came with the bag over ur clubs.

How many times have a set of clubs been stolen.

:ohdear:

Sure, use a cheap piece of plastic that snaps on, rather than a piece of ripstop nylon that includes a cable lock...

And while I've not done the math, I've read about full sets of clubs being stolen quite often...

Add to that, a decent driver can cost $250-$600... A Scotty Cameron putter goes for $400-$500...

Why are you so against making it LESS attractive to try and steal something?

I understand being the contrarian, but dude, you're wrong on this...

[MX rider]

Sure, use a cheap piece of plastic that snaps on, rather than a piece of ripstop nylon that includes a cable lock...

And while I've not done the math, I've read about full sets of clubs being stolen quite often...

Add to that, a decent driver can cost $250-$600... A Scotty Cameron putter goes for $400-$500...

Why are you so against making it LESS attractive to try and steal something?

I understand being the contrarian, but dude, you're wrong on this...

He'll never admit he's wrong

[Bogie Shooter]

He'll never admit he's wrong

He wasn’t.

[dewilson58]

:ohdear:

[JMintzer]

The thread is about A stolen club.
Then a poster said to lock-up your club with a material cover.
To avoid the false sense of security, I pointed out it could be cut very easily with a knife.
Then some mentioned it's a deterrent since you can't see the clubs.
To save money, I pointed out the rain cover that comes with most golf bags could accomplish the same.

I enjoyed your OPINION that I'm wrong.............thanks for the laugh.:jester:

This thread is titled: Thieves at Colony Stealing Golf Clubs Off Carts!

Golf CLUBS.

Only ONE person asked how to secure ONE CLUB. Everyone else gave advice about securing ALL YOUR CLUBS...

No one said "lock up A club"...

None of the suggestions given were to lock up A club...

Suggestions were given on how to secure ALL of your clubs, since while there are times when only one club is stolen, there are also times when the entire bag is stolen.

Securing the ENTIRE BAG also secures the ONE CLUB...

YOU are the only one harping on the ONE CLUB theory in an attempt to save face...

Your suggestion to use the rain cover that comes with the bag is a lousy suggestion, since it is designed to protect the clubs FROM RAIN, not THEFT.

Your claim that they could easily cut thru the cable lock cover is silly. It's not a cheap piece of nylon (like the rain cover)

Just as pulling the retractable cover over items the back of your SUV doesn't entice someone to try to break in to see what's under it. A thief will look for items in the open, so they know if the juice is worth the squeeze...

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[Bogie Shooter]

Is golf club (s) theft an epidemic at Colony?

Over the years clubs and carts have been stolen all over the Villages. The guys down in Bushnell do their job and a big percentage of the time, get the clubs and arrest the bad guys.

Title of this thread implies all hell is breaking loose.

[JMintzer]

Is golf club (s) theft an epidemic at Colony?

Over the years clubs and carts have been stolen all over the Villages. The guys down in Bushnell do their job and a big percentage of the time, get the clubs and arrest the bad guys.

Title of this thread implies all hell is breaking loose.

From the OP:

"Deputies stated this happens all the time, but people think they lost their clubs or someone mistakenly grabbed their clubs. More times than not, they are being stolen!!!"

Maybe it's becoming a bigger problem...

Regardless, unless I'm going straight home and not stopping for lunch, I pull the locking cover over my clubs and re-lock the cable... I typically leave the cover locked to the frame and stuffed in the cart basket... Takes all of 30 seconds. The key to the cable lock is on the keychain with my cart key.

If I'm not playing golf, the clubs come off the cart and are stored in the garage.

Are my methods foolproof? Probably not, but why make it easier for a thief? Let them move on to the next cart with the unsecured clubs...

[Pairadocs]

Yesterday, a golf club was stolen off a golf cart outside Beef O'Bradys in Colony. There was a witness and Sheriff's deputies responded. The thief will be charged with burglary (as the cart is considered to similar to a car). The other individual will be charged as an accomplice as he drove the car. Deputies stated this happens all the time, but people think they lost their clubs or someone mistakenly grabbed their clubs. More times than not, they are being stolen!!!

We all enjoy going anywhere we want with our clubs on our carts. Maybe it's time to re-think having them on our carts except when playing golf.

Been going on for as long as I can remember, seems to kind of "cycle", a rash of such "grab and goes" and then not as much for awhile. I remember years ago being on a tread mill upstairs at the health club in Spanish Springs. Happen to just be gazing out at the parking lot behind the theater, and noticed a car pull up, two people jump out, one opened trunk while other removed set of clubs from parked cart. I called 911 but thought they would be long gone, so had the color, made model and "most" of the license plate number (while asking myself why a criminal would leave a license plate on the car they use for theft ? But anyway, they did. I watched them drive away long before the police could arrive (I thought !) but.... the car only moved to another area of the theater lot and repeated the SAME ACT... by then the police arrived and caught them "in the act" as they say. For years some people have used "deterrents", like the steel cables some use to secure their bicycles. None of these "deterrents", like alarms that go off when clubs touched, and the cables, are theft PROOF... but if criminals see a cable that has to be cut, or an alarm to deal with, they will simply move to an easier and quicker "target", so it "could" save you. Many people do not want to return their clubs to their home and THEN meet friends to eat, or they want to make a quick stop at a grocery or drug store on the way home from golf ! It's always a gamble, thieves are everywhere, including the Villages ! Inhuman perhaps, but effective, might be a deterrent that delivers a considerable electric SHOCK !

[Pairadocs]

Bottom line is if someone wants something bad enough, they will find a way to take it. The main thing you are trying to do is eliminate the opportunity for someone to take it and go. If your bag is covered, they can't see what you have and unless they want the entire bag, they'll leave it alone. Uncovered and the see you have the nice new Calloway, hit the ball longer and straighter club, they will likely try to take it. Like most locks, it will keep the honest people, honest....

Yep, where there is a will there is a way, deterrents can help "usually", better than nothing. Criminals know how to size up the easiest "target". I teased hubby, told him he should buy same yellow, pink, and white bag as I have, nine times out of 10, thieves do NOT want a a set of ladies clubs, even if top of the line...LOL ! Buy ladies pastel bag, keep cover ON, and you might have some protection for those new Calloways, Pings, Tour Edge, etc. LOL !

[Pairadocs]

Another deterrent. Have the name "Lefty" embroidered on the bag.

That is another good one, no guarantee of course, but worth a try !

[Pairadocs]

I don't understand why someone would steal someone else's problems.

:loco:

Why you can get (probably ?) get up to $50 at a pawn shop in Ocala for a $1,000-$1200 set of clubs, don't drink beer so not sure, but seems the would buy at least two cases for an addict ?

[dewilson58]

:ohdear:

[dewilson58]

................................ Inhuman perhaps, but effective, might be a deterrent that delivers a considerable electric SHOCK !

Maybe there is where EV's have an advantage over gas, producing a larger shock???

:shrug:

[mlmarr]

I don't understand why someone would steal someone else's problems.

:loco:

$$$$ on the resale market..

[dewilson58]

$$$$ on the resale market..

It was sarcasm in response to the poster's post.

:wave:

[Chamo]

This is the problem people leaving their bags on all the time. If your NOT golfing take them off. Do you feel important by leaving them on. Nobody should be touching your property but all you were doing is beating the fish.

[lawgolfer]

Based on a neighbor's experience with having golf clubs stolen, apparently the police check with the used sporting goods stores.
An old joke is that you wait until Tuesday to check at Play It Again Sports as they need a day to put on a price tag and list it in their inventory.

[JMintzer]

"Silly rabbit, Trix R 4 kids"

Click Bait......
Read the post, not just the title.
The first line: "Yesterday, a golf club was stolen off a golf cart outside Beef O'Bradys in Colony. "

Regarding using the bag cover, it was in reference to the post talking about not seeing the expensive clubs....not protection.

Regarding cutting.................read my post, don' lie about my post..............I said cut the cover (not the cable), nice try.

Thanks for the laughs today.

I never said a word about cutting any cable. So I would appreciate it if you would stop lying...

But sure, hang your hat on one word in one sentence in one post. A post that is titled something else entirely, when everyone else is talking about that something else...

I'd laugh at your posts, but they're really just sad...

[JMintzer]

This is the problem people leaving their bags on all the time. If your NOT golfing take them off. Do you feel important by leaving them on. Nobody should be touching your property but all you were doing is beating the fish.

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"Feel Important"?

Some people go to lunch after playing golf (I know I usually do...). Are you suggesting I don't go home first, drop off my clubs, and then go back out to lunch because I want to "feel important"?

I also have stopped at Publix on the way home, to pick up a few things. Am I doing that with my clubs on the cart in order to feel important?

SMDH...

[MidWestIA]

What kind of clubs were they I'm hoping they only want the new ones or expensive ones

[golfing eagles]

What kind of clubs were they I'm hoping they only want the new ones or expensive ones

They probably take whatever they can easily get.

[Vermilion Villager]

I'll repeat:

A knife will take of this............slice the cover open.

:gc:
You seem to have an answer for everything. People are putting up the best suggestions they can and all you can do is post Negatives. What's your solution stay at home hide under the couch?

[JMintzer]

You seem to have an answer for everything. People are putting up the best suggestions they can and all you can do is post Negatives. What's your solution stay at home hide under the couch?

What? You expect "Mr. Helpful" to actually be helpful?

[Captainpd]

Yesterday, a golf club was stolen off a golf cart outside Beef O'Bradys in Colony. There was a witness and Sheriff's deputies responded. The thief will be charged with burglary (as the cart is considered to similar to a car). The other individual will be charged as an accomplice as he drove the car. Deputies stated this happens all the time, but people think they lost their clubs or someone mistakenly grabbed their clubs. More times than not, they are being stolen!!!

We all enjoy going anywhere we want with our clubs on our carts. Maybe it's time to re-think having them on our carts except when playing golf.

No "we all" don't enjoy riding around with our golf clubs. Do you leave your valuables in your unlocked car??? Go home, shower and have a nice lunch somewhere without worrying about the golf clubs.

[lmack]

How can you lock single clubs up? Yes, a cover works, but how do you secure a cover to prevent theft?

We use a bike lock. Run it thru holes and loops on the bag and around the back frame of the cart. It’s a thinner one with a combo lock.

We started this after my clubs were stolen at Brownwood (we were running late and didn’t take them off beforehand).

My clubs were a newer ok set from dicks sporting good sitting next to my husbands full set of Calloway’s and they stole mine and left his (thankfully).

We know it can be cut, but that takes a little time and hopefully they move on. So far, so good.

[Innserelli]

Some times I hope they find my cart and take my clubs, it would be a great new excuse and save me the embarrassment of actually trying to use the dam things on the course. I would be forced to focus on the more important aspects of my golf game, like, beer.


Hahahahaha!

[Warcats]

Yesterday, a golf club was stolen off a golf cart outside Beef O'Bradys in Colony. There was a witness and Sheriff's deputies responded. The thief will be charged with burglary (as the cart is considered to similar to a car). The other individual will be charged as an accomplice as he drove the car. Deputies stated this happens all the time, but people think they lost their clubs or someone mistakenly grabbed their clubs. More times than not, they are being stolen!!!

We all enjoy going anywhere we want with our clubs on our carts. Maybe it's time to re-think having them on our carts except when playing golf.

Chain him to the driving range and use his face as the tee. Practice as per normal with your heaviest club.

[lpkruege1]

Yesterday, a golf club was stolen off a golf cart outside Beef O'Bradys in Colony. There was a witness and Sheriff's deputies responded. The thief will be charged with burglary (as the cart is considered to similar to a car). The other individual will be charged as an accomplice as he drove the car. Deputies stated this happens all the time, but people think they lost their clubs or someone mistakenly grabbed their clubs. More times than not, they are being stolen!!!

We all enjoy going anywhere we want with our clubs on our carts. Maybe it's time to re-think having them on our carts except when playing golf.

You may want to look into apple air tags. 4 of them for $100. I put 1 in my car, the golf cart, golf bag, and the last one in my computer bag. You can track them from your phone or computer.

[JMintzer]

No "we all" don't enjoy riding around with our golf clubs. Do you leave your valuables in your unlocked car??? Go home, shower and have a nice lunch somewhere without worrying about the golf clubs.

No thanks. I'd rather "feel important"... :p

And I lock up my clubs...

[OhioBuckeye]

Topgun 1776: if you watch any news reports this is happening all over the country. It’s a new way of shopping apparently. The economy is only going to get worse.

[golfing eagles]

Topgun 1776: if you watch any news reports this is happening all over the country. It’s a new way of shopping apparently. The economy is only going to get worse.

And in San Francisco they won't even prosecute you!!!!!

[Lottoguy]

I have the Apple Airtag on my my cart and in my golf bag. It's the least you can do to help recover your property.

[jjombrello]

Buy the cover that has a locking mechanism. I have one and it secures the clubs and the bag quite well to the cart structure.

[dewilson58]

:ohdear:

[dewilson58]

You seem to have an answer for everything. People are putting up the best suggestions they can and all you can do is post Negatives. What's your solution stay at home hide under the couch?

Your opinion is "negative".

Others say realistic.

:coolsmiley:

[I'm Popeye!]

Steal mine ! I need an excuse to buy new ones.

Thank you for influencing someone to do so, why don't you throw yours away so they can leave ours alone without seeing you're . . . . . . . comment..

[I'm Popeye!]

No "we all" don't enjoy riding around with our golf clubs. Do you leave your valuables in your unlocked car??? Go home, shower and have a nice lunch somewhere without worrying about the golf clubs.

I go out golfing with groups of 12 or more members, and after the games, we go out for breakfast or lunch. No time to return home and meet afterward.. It looks like you are one of those morning loners that is injected into an organized group with an open spot, but hey, no problem!

[pokeefe45@aol.com]

For those of you that are hoping to have some of your clubs disappear-I could use a 3 hybrid-just let me know a location of where and when your cart might be unattended. Preferably a location without security cameras. I'm happy to help out.

[ldj1938]

You may want to look into apple air tags. 4 of them for $100. I put 1 in my car, the golf cart, golf bag, and the last one in my computer bag. You can track them from your phone or computer.
One Apple air tag $29! Just put it in the bottom of the bag. Good for a year. Replace the button battery. Sure don't to lose my bag full of new Pings. Driver $600+:police:

[DDToto41]

Or lock them

My father told me years ago lock are to keep honest men honest, a crook will get in anyway he can.

[Vermilion Villager]

Your opinion is "negative".

Others say realistic.

:coolsmiley:

Hmmmm........From what I'm seeing about your posts (10,000 and counting:ohdear:) seems just the opposite is true.....but you keep telling yourself that!!! :eclipsee_gold_cup:

[dewilson58]

Hmmmm........From what I'm seeing about your posts (10,000 and counting:ohdear:) seems just the opposite is true.....but you keep telling yourself that!!! :eclipsee_gold_cup:

Thank you for being one of my loyal followers.

:024:

[tophcfa]

Chain him to the driving range and use his face as the tee. Practice as per normal with your heaviest club.

Use irons and hit down on the ball like your trying to pinch it of a fairway during January when there is almost no grass.

[dewilson58]

Another site reported the single club stolen: Merchants of Golf Tour X MG23 driver and valued it at $200.

Online, the driver can be purchased new for $80, including free shipping.
Ebay has them used for $30.

Thieves obviously not looking for value.

More from the site: Two golf bags had been loaded on the back of the golf cart, but had a cover folded down over them, the incident report indicated.

[Joeint]

I'll repeat:

A knife will take of this............slice the cover open.

:gc:

If they have a knife most times I believe they will grab the easy mark. They won't be able to take the entire bag. I have insurance on my golf equipment if they do get anything.

[Bogie Shooter]

Another site reported the single club stolen: Merchants of Golf Tour X MG23 driver and valued it at $200.

Online, the driver can be purchased new for $80, including free shipping.
Ebay has them used for $30.

Thieves obviously not looking for value.

More from the site: Two golf bags had been loaded on the back of the golf cart, but had a cover folded down over them, the incident report indicated.


Also in that report, there was an eye witness to the theft. A full description of the event, car description of get a way vehicle………..didn’t get a plate number???

[JGibson]

One $80 golf club stolen is what makes front cover news.

The Villages district Sheriff said TV is a very "low crime" area.

Except folks want no crime Sheriff.

Imagine moving from NYC to TV and seeing what's main stream crime news.
DUI's and stolen golf clubs.

Folks should be so thankful to be living here and don't have to ride a subway where you would lose more than a golf club.

I have a extra driver if the guy needs one.

[I'm Popeye!]

Years ago guys would walk into local bars asking if anyone wanted to buy sets of golf clubs. It turns out they worked at golf courses.

[I'm Popeye!]

Imagine moving from NYC to TV and seeing what's main stream crime news.
DUI's and stolen golf clubs.

Folks should be so thankful to be living here and don't have to ride a subway where you would lose more than a golf club.

New York City seems to get blamed for everything; Chicago and San Fransisco could have easily and deservedly so replaced the city selection your posted...

[JMintzer]

New York City seems to get blamed for everything; Chicago and San Fransisco could have easily and deservedly so replaced the city selection your posted...

Probably because there are more people in TV from NYC than from Chicago or San Francisco...

[I'm Popeye!]

Probably because there are more people in TV from NYC than from Chicago or San Francisco...

It doesn't change the truth to the story...

[Pairadocs]

Lmfao!! I feel the same way sometimes. Golf can be frustrating as hell!

And yet.... how many of us started at as children or teens, and STILL have stayed with it into the senior years... still dreaming, IF ONLY one of the sporting goods companies would finally manufacture THE club, the magic one. :pray::pray::pray:

[Pairadocs]

How can you lock single clubs up? Yes, a cover works, but how do you secure a cover to prevent theft?

I think the idea is more to make stealing a single club LESS attractive. If 2 carts are parked at a bar & grill, clubs on one completely uncovered, the other's 2 sets of clubs both have bag covers that are cable locked. Cable is very easy to cut, then remove the bag cover... but..... isn't it much easier to look over the uncovered clubs and quickly take your choice ?

[JMintzer]

It doesn't change the truth to the story...

Never said it did. But makes the comment more relatable...

[DARFAP]

I wish my bag didn't say PXG on it...

[coralway]

One $80 golf club stolen is what makes front cover news.

The Villages district Sheriff said TV is a very "low crime" area.

Except folks want no crime Sheriff.

Imagine moving from NYC to TV and seeing what's main stream crime news.
DUI's and stolen golf clubs.

Folks should be so thankful to be living here and don't have to ride a subway where you would lose more than a golf club.

I have a extra driver if the guy needs one.




99% of the folks couldn't afford to live in NYC.

[kcrazorbackfan]

A knife will take of this............slice the cover open.

:oops:

Pretty heavy duty material to try and cut through; thieves will see the cover and go to the next cart without one.

[kcrazorbackfan]

I think the idea is more to make stealing a single club LESS attractive. If 2 carts are parked at a bar & grill, clubs on one completely uncovered, the other's 2 sets of clubs both have bag covers that are cable locked. Cable is very easy to cut, then remove the bag cover... but..... isn't it much easier to look over the uncovered clubs and quickly take your choice ?

I sell those security covers; the material is pretty hard to cut through and no one usually Carrie’s bolt cutters to go through the cable. My wife and have used them for going on 7 years and never had a problem; both sets are about $2,500 each; we actually had a cart parked next to ours one night that 2 sets were stolen off of.

[dewilson58]

Pretty heavy duty material to try and cut through; thieves will see the cover and go to the next cart without one.

cool..............what's the material??

[JGibson]

New York City seems to get blamed for everything; Chicago and San Fransisco could have easily and deservedly so replaced the city selection your posted...
I'm from NYC so I'm sure you understand where my experience comes from.
I've never been to SF or Chi. but I will take your word for it.

[ChiBoyR55]

Not surprising. Criminals everywhere these days in the Villages.

[Normal]

Yesterday, a golf club was stolen off a golf cart outside Beef O'Bradys in Colony. There was a witness and Sheriff's deputies responded. The thief will be charged with burglary (as the cart is considered to similar to a car). The other individual will be charged as an accomplice as he drove the car. Deputies stated this happens all the time, but people think they lost their clubs or someone mistakenly grabbed their clubs. More times than not, they are being stolen!!!

We all enjoy going anywhere we want with our clubs on our carts. Maybe it's time to re-think having them on our carts except when playing golf.

I lived in Saudi Arabia for a time serving my country. They took care of people who didn’t respect other people’s property or belongings quite efficiently. If you stole something, they just cut off your hand; problem solved. Chances are if you saw a wallet, golf club or whatever laying on the walk, you left it alone till the owner returned for it. We’ve let crime slide too far in this country.

[dewilson58]

This alarm system makes more sense than a cuttable cover with a cable.

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[JMintzer]

This alarm system makes more sense than a cuttable cover with a cable.

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Great idea if you're nearby...