Water buckets empty

[b1ll649]

We played Palmer on Thursday and every water bucket we came to on Riley was empty. You would think that since the Ambassadors have so little to do, they could at least notify the proper people to bring fresh new cold water when needed. This is much more important now that we are about to enter into summer and must stay hydrated.

[Bjeanj]

So, what did the Ambassador say when you made this suggestion?

[Babubhat]

Call the starter shack

[Bogie Shooter]

Did you consider reporting to the proper people?

[asianthree]

We take out own water in insulated 24 ounce containers. If I drink more there’s not enough bathrooms:girlneener:

[Two Bills]

Remember!
100% of all people who drink water die.
Cheers.
:beer3:

[illlinoissnowflake]

We played Palmer on Thursday and every water bucket we came to on Riley was empty. You would think that since the Ambassadors have so little to do, they could at least notify the proper people to bring fresh new cold water when needed. This is much more important now that we are about to enter into summer and must stay hydrated.
There may be many possible reasons for empty water containers on the golf course, and assuming "since the Ambassadors have so little to do" is just wrong. I pose the question, have you ever done their job?
I hope you're one of the many golfers fixing their divots and repairing their ball marks on the greens. And too, one of the many golfers who rakes the sand and places the rake properly back in the trap.
I encourage you to be a responsible adult and prepare for the day by taking your own supplies with you or purchase what you need at the starter huts at the beginning or when making the turn. Or you too can alert the ambassador or the starters if you find something amiss on the golf course.
And I encourage you also to apologize to all our hard working Ambassadors out there. They are fewer in the ranks as a result of increased minimum wage and cut backs to maintain budgets. Applications are available if you too are worthy to join their ranks and see what "little they have to do." YIKES!

[Mrmean58]

We played Palmer on Thursday and every water bucket we came to on Riley was empty. You would think that since the Ambassadors have so little to do, they could at least notify the proper people to bring fresh new cold water when needed. This is much more important now that we are about to enter into summer and must stay hydrated.
You are right. When golfers know it's getting to be the hot season and they still leave home without the proper amount of fluids. We can all count on one hand the number of carts that do not have ice chests. Always good to shift blame.

[Bay Kid]

I always bring my own water. I never drink out of coolers on the course. Just me but I prefer clean drinking water.

[Bogie Shooter]

There may be many possible reasons for empty water containers on the golf course, and assuming "since the Ambassadors have so little to do" is just wrong. I pose the question, have you ever done their job?
I hope you're one of the many golfers fixing their divots and repairing their ball marks on the greens. And too, one of the many golfers who rakes the sand and places the rake properly back in the trap.
I encourage you to be a responsible adult and prepare for the day by taking your own supplies with you or purchase what you need at the starter huts at the beginning or when making the turn. Or you too can alert the ambassador or the starters if you find something amiss on the golf course.
And I encourage you also to apologize to all our hard working Ambassadors out there. They are fewer in the ranks as a result of increased minimum wage and cut backs to maintain budgets. Applications are available if you too are worthy to join their ranks and see what "little they have to do." YIKES!

:boom:

[MrFlorida]

Call the starter shack, their phone number is right there on your score card.

[Rwirish]

Spot on.

[Rwirish]

Ambassadors do a great job and are appreciated. Perhaps bring your own water?

[8v92ta]

The maintenance people fill the on course water buckets in the morning not the ambassador. If you look behind the tower they have padlocks on them. They do not work all day. They mow, cut the pins and set tee markers and do some cleanup and go home. Bring your own drinks especially if you play in the afternoon.

[RICH1]

Can’t Blame the snowbirds for this!

[Mumsie]

I’ve noticed on some courses there is no fluid in the ball washers. I suppose I could bring along my own washing fluid, aka water, but as long as there are ball washing stations on pretty much each hole, you’d expect them to be filled.

[jnsbill]

I wish we could go back to the old days (pre-pandemic) when the ambassadors carried water on their carts - wonder how much $$$ they save now

[wamley]

At some point your right. I guess thats why it's said "noone gets out of here alive.

[Steve]

We played Palmer on Thursday and every water bucket we came to on Riley was empty. You would think that since the Ambassadors have so little to do, they could at least notify the proper people to bring fresh new cold water when needed. This is much more important now that we are about to enter into summer and must stay hydrated.

There are water fountains (or "Bubblers" as they're called in Wisconsin) at every restroom and at the starter shacks. Pack your own container and fill up there. It's Florida, it's hot and it's humid. Prepare for the worst, hope for the best!

[Chi-Town]

Drink cart girls would end this conversation.

[DonH57]

I’ve noticed on some courses there is no fluid in the ball washers. I suppose I could bring along my own washing fluid, aka water, but as long as there are ball washing stations on pretty much each hole, you’d expect them to be filled.

I have a ball/club washer on each cart with actual cleaner water in them. I never use the ball washers on the course. The water is filthy with who knows what.

[schwarz]

There may be many possible reasons for empty water containers on the golf course, and assuming "since the Ambassadors have so little to do" is just wrong. I pose the question, have you ever done their job?
I hope you're one of the many golfers fixing their divots and repairing their ball marks on the greens. And too, one of the many golfers who rakes the sand and places the rake properly back in the trap.
I encourage you to be a responsible adult and prepare for the day by taking your own supplies with you or purchase what you need at the starter huts at the beginning or when making the turn. Or you too can alert the ambassador or the starters if you find something amiss on the golf course.
And I encourage you also to apologize to all our hard working Ambassadors out there. They are fewer in the ranks as a result of increased minimum wage and cut backs to maintain budgets. Applications are available if you too are worthy to join their ranks and see what "little they have to do." YIKES!

Well said and good for you. I work at a regional recreation center and while often there is not much to do, at other times there is plenty to do, believe me.

[mgkw1]

That is the responsibility of grounds crew not ambassador

[jjombrello]

I've run into the same problem on another course but I carry an insulated water container that holds ice for the entire round. When I run out of water, I refill at one of the water coolers at the restrooms. No problem making 18 holes and I usually have ice cubes left.

[DonH57]

Drink cart girls would end this conversation.

I was told a few years ago by an old time resident they tryed a beverage cart at Hacienda courses but all the villagers complained about the price of drinks. Who knew!

[retiredguy123]

Lots of excuses for something that is inexcusable. If I were responsible, it would never happen. It's just incompetence, and there is plenty of that going around everywhere today.

[AJGeorge]

I also have come upon empty and also stale water on the courses.
Also, they should be at the starter shack and then at the 5th hole.
Than there would only be 4 holes between water availability. Now they are on hole four or five and that means eight or nine holes between water.
THAT IS NOT GOOD!
Art G

[jedalton]

you would think players would bring their own water when it's so hot?

[jedalton]

very well said

[DonH57]

I always bring my own refreshing beverages as well as leave my house in plenty of time so I don't run others off the cart paths!😃

[Number 10 GI]

you would think players would bring their own water when it's so hot?

Seriously, you expect people to take responsibility for themselves?? I think there should be free food available at various locations on the course. Some poor unfortunate soul may have gotten around too late to eat breakfast or lunch and will be hungry before finishing their round. My God, they might collapse due to a blood sugar level drop!

[Bogie Shooter]

very well said

:what:

[retiredguy123]

you would think players would bring their own water when it's so hot?
Why? If they have water buckets on the course, they should have water in them. When you go to a bar, do you bring your own beer in case they don't have any? If they are not going to put water in the buckets, they should remove the buckets. Same with the ball washers.

[pokeefe45@aol.com]

I just checked, and I've played golf 80 times in the last 12 months. Other's have probably played much more. I do remember one week where the ice machine was broken at Tierra Del Sol and the water wasn't as ice cold as it usually was-but other than those 2 times, I've always enjoyed the refreshing, cold water that is almost always there.
78 times out of 80. I can live with that.

[Funkman]

Remember!
100% of all people who drink water die.
Cheers.
:beer3:Drink beer, die happy

[Marathon Man]

We played Palmer on Thursday and every water bucket we came to on Riley was empty. You would think that since the Ambassadors have so little to do, they could at least notify the proper people to bring fresh new cold water when needed. This is much more important now that we are about to enter into summer and must stay hydrated.

"I play two to three times a week in a group of 16 to 24."

And you have not learned to bring your own water???

[scooterstang]

Thank god I am not old enough to golf yet! I am only 63 y/o so i don't have all the issues you old whiners have!!

[banjobob]

I always bring a large container cup of water from home, hardly ever use the provided water.

[Bjeanj]

There are water fountains (or "Bubblers" as they're called in Wisconsin) at every restroom and at the starter shacks. Pack your own container and fill up there. It's Florida, it's hot and it's humid. Prepare for the worst, hope for the best!

I haven’t used a “bubbler” for years, ever since I saw someone put their whole mouth over one to get a drink. I agree with others—bring your own water/other drinks. Heck, fill up your cooler!

[John Mayes]

Remember!
100% of all people who drink water die.
Cheers.
:beer3:

Also, fish do some nasty things in it!

[ThirdOfFive]

To be honest, cold water on the courses is an amenity that we absolutely did not expect when moving here, nor am I one to point fingers if that water is, at rare times, either not icy-cold or plentiful.

Anyone who depends upon others to meet their hydration needs in the middle (or on the cusp) of a Florida summer is, to put it politely, a fool. Every golf cart I've ever seen has ample places to store cold water (or other fluids--my sister-in-law can stash a cold 12-pack on a cart in about two minutes), or failing that, an insulated jug of ice water in one's golf bag for those of us who prefer to walk the course rather than ride.

It is called taking personal responsibility, folks.