Golfing in the Rain

[coffeebean]

According to my sister, if it rains or even POURS, you just put on a rain coat and continue to play golf. I'm considering taking up this game but, honestly, I do not think it would be much fun to play golf when it's raining.

Are points assessed against you if you cancel last minute because it is raining?

[villagerjack]

According to my sister, if it rains or even POURS, you just put on a rain coat and continue to play golf. I'm considering taking up this game but, honestly, I do not think it would be much fun to play golf when it's raining.

Are points assessed against you if you cancel last minute because it is raining?

In most cases.... YES

[graciegirl]

This was told to me early on in my golfing adventure, some forty years ago by my Sweetie.

It never rains on a golf course.

You only cancel if it's lightning.

That's what my Sweetie said. Our grandchildren have gotten throughly wet but still trust their papa.

[JoeC1947]

According to my sister, if it rains or even POURS, you just put on a rain coat and continue to play golf. I'm considering taking up this game but, honestly, I do not think it would be much fun to play golf when it's raining.

Are points assessed against you if you cancel last minute because it is raining?

No points if it's raining at your tee time and at the course but, you would need to call the starter at the course you were supposed to play.

[ajbrown]

Since moving to The Villages, my standards have changed:

I no longer golf in rain, quick shower sure, but not rain, especially if I am on the 4th or 13 hole (see refund policy on championship courses)
If the tempurature will not get out of 50s, wind will be looked at and we will likely bail out. Remember it is 58 degrees at 2:58 for 30 seconds :ohdear:

That would be a great day in MA for winter golf for sure, but here? I can almost assure you tomorrow will be a better day :ho:

Will you get penalized?

Most likely you will not have any cancellation points on a rainy or cold day. You will get one point like you played. On cold days they post cancellation policy on golfthevillages.com

[villagerjack]

No points if it's raining at your tee time and at the course but, you would need to call the starter at the course you were supposed to play.

I don't think that is true. They rarely cancel even if it is raining but I agree you should call but have your umbrella ready or take 3 points. Chances are it willnot be cancelled.

[elevatorman]

If you call and cancel and it is raining you get 1 point. Just did it.

[NJblue]

I don't think that is true. They rarely cancel even if it is raining but I agree you should call but have your umbrella ready or take 3 points. Chances are it willnot be cancelled.

I can't speak for championship courses, but executive course do not assess penalty points for rain cancellations ... if you call the shack. If you just don't show up, you will be assesed 3 points. I run a neighborhood group and follow their point totals quite closely and know this to be true. It need not even be raining when you cancel. If it has rained and is still threatening to rain more, they are quite forgiving. You will still be assessed a single point as if you played, but that's all.

As to what people do in the rain around here, most do not play (based on observations of the exec course behind our house), but you see a few diehards that will golf in any weather - including with lightning striking all around.

[spk7951]

Since moving to The Villages, my standards have changed:

I no longer golf in rain, quick shower sure, but not rain, especially if I am on the 4th or 13 hole (see refund policy on championship courses)
If the tempurature will not get out of 50s, wind will be looked at and we will likely bail out. Remember it is 58 degrees at 2:58 for 30 seconds :ohdear:

That would be a great day in MA for winter golf for sure, but here? I can almost assure you tomorrow will be a better day :ho:



I would agree with you about how my golf standards have changed from golfing back in CT versus here in TV. But I would add one thing. When that weather radio went off about 6:45am today announcing a tornado watch until 3pm that pretty much made up the minds of my golf group today about not playing.

[Spectreron]

What are these POINTS you're talking about? I've been on this site hundreds of times and this is the first time I've heard of POINTS for golfing. Please provide a very brief summary of the point system....Thank You!

[spk7951]

What are these POINTS you're talking about? I've been on this site hundreds of times and this is the first time I've heard of POINTS for golfing. Please provide a very brief summary of the point system....Thank You!


To better distribute tee times points are assigned based on an individuals past seven days play. One point for play, two points if you cancel a reservation before the day of play and three points if you cancel day of play. No points assigned if the course is closed and one play point assigned if you cancel due to weather. The brochure linked below explains the policy as does the free Good Golf school.

http://www.golfthevillages.com/golf-in-the-villages/GolfingIntheVillages.pdf

[villagerjack]

I can't speak for championship courses, but executive course do not assess penalty points for rain cancellations ... if you call the shack. If you just don't show up, you will be assesed 3 points. I run a neighborhood group and follow their point totals quite closely and know this to be true. It need not even be raining when you cancel. If it has rained and is still threatening to rain more, they are quite forgiving. You will still be assessed a single point as if you played, but that's all.

As to what people do in the rain around here, most do not play (based on observations of the exec course behind our house), but you see a few diehards that will golf in any weather - including with lightning striking all around.

We played at Sandhill last week and it began to rain but Starter informed us that the course was still open and anyone that cancelled but called was assessed 2 points, or 3 if they did not call. He said the Course is aways open. Perhaps it depends on conditions or which starter you talk to so it is a good idea to check with the Starter although I do not think he is the person assessing the points, I could be wrong about that.

[mulligan]

Once again, the whole system is explained at the Good Golf School. It should be mandatory for all TV golfers.

[NJblue]

We played at Sandhill last week and it began to rain but Starter informed us that the course was still open and anyone that cancelled but called was assessed 2 points, or 3 if they did not call. He said the Course is aways open. Perhaps it depends on conditions or which starter you talk to so it is a good idea to check with the Starter although I do not think he is the person assessing the points, I could be wrong about that.

Did you check the system a few days later to see if indeed the points were assessed? Could it be that the starter was assuming what the computer would do? Like I said before, we have never been assessed penalty points because of rain. Even on marginally cold days, those who called the shack and cancelled for cold were not assessed penalty points - just the one point that they would normally get for playing.

This is a direct quote from the link provided above:
Reservation Point Only Times
We realize there are different personal tolerances for cold, wind,
rain, etc. When there are clear signs of severe inclement weather,
although the golf course remains open for play, only reservation
points will be assigned for golfers who wish to cancel.

[gomoho]

We have been assessed points because of calling with a rain cancellation. Wonder if it matters who is working the shack and how they submit it.

[Villages Kahuna]

What are these POINTS you're talking about? I've been on this site hundreds of times and this is the first time I've heard of POINTS for golfing. Please provide a very brief summary of the point system....Thank You!The point system is a little too complicated to explain here. Call the golf management office. Or better yet, go to the Golf 101 classes offered by the Rec Department.

Basically, players are assessed points for playing or worse, making a reservation and not showing up. Then when you apply for a future tee time, preference is given to the players with the fewest points. The system is designed to give everyone a chance to reserve tee times and play, giving less preference to players who try to play more often and really penalizing players who make a reservation and don't show up (thereby depriving someone who wanted to play from the opportunity).

You need to get the rules so you understand the system.

[villagerjack]

Did you check the system a few days later to see if indeed the points were assessed? Could it be that the starter was assuming what the computer would do? Like I said before, we have never been assessed penalty points because of rain. Even on marginally cold days, those who called the shack and cancelled for cold were not assessed penalty points - just the one point that they would normally get for playing.

This is a direct quote from the link provided above:

Thanks.....once they assign the points it is impossible to get it reversed. I played in the rain and did not get charged but in the past I have been charged added points fir canceling when it rained.

[Wayne_TN]

To better distribute tee times points are assigned based on an individuals past seven days play. One point for play, two points if you cancel a reservation before the day of play and three points if you cancel day of play. No points assigned if the course is closed and one play point assigned if you cancel due to weather. The brochure linked below explains the policy as does the free Good Golf school.

http://www.golfthevillages.com/golf-in-the-villages/GolfingIntheVillages.pdf

Thanks SPK7951!! - We haven't come down full time yet (34 days and counting...), but this is the best simple explanation I've seen yet.

[ronat1]

Just so that everyone is clear on this point, the points are neither assessed by the starter, ambassador nor any other golf course personnel. The points are strickly from the Tee Time Reservation system and personnel at the Golf Administration office in Spanish Springs. You should direct your inquiries and complaints there at 352-753-4653.

[Gonzo]

Do you know what is worse than playing golf in the rain? NOTHING

[rubicon]

I"m a mudder, and like mudders (race horses) who run better i the rain I play better in the rain ... so I like playing in the rain:confused: