Golf for exercise

[andercat]

My husband and I have never golfed. We love to walk. We have lived in 2 different golf communities but neither community will let residents walk the course at any time of the day. With free golf at TV, could we get one club such as Adjustable Telescopic Golf Club and walk as we try to get the ball in the hole? Would this upset folks? How does it work with some folks using a cart and others walking?

Thanks for any input you can give me.

[gomoho]

You probably could pull that off, but you might want to actually try the game. I never golfed before I came to TV and find it quite amusing. Lots of good outdoor time with friendly folks that for the most part don't take the game too seriously. If you are dead set that you don't want to play golf we do have a beautiful multi-modal trail for walking if you are willing to take your chances with the golf carts zooming by. Personally I would love to see a walking trail around TV that folks could you just for walking!

[gustavo]

...Personally I would love to see a walking trail around TV that folks could you just for walking!

We have them, they're called sidewalks.

[Bogie Shooter]

My husband and I have never golfed. We love to walk. We have lived in 2 different golf communities but neither community will let residents walk the course at any time of the day. With free golf at TV, could we get one club such as Adjustable Telescopic Golf Club and walk as we try to get the ball in the hole? Would this upset folks? How does it work with some folks using a cart and others walking?

Thanks for any input you can give me.

Since you have never played golf it would be best for you and others on the golf course if you took some lessons before venturing out on the courses. There are places in TV and outside where you can take lessons. This would also expose you to the etiquette of the game.
Walkers are welcome on all the courses, however, they are mostly seen on the executive courses.
Here is a site that has alot of info on golf in TV.
Golf The Villages (http://www.golfthevillages.com)

[John_W]

My husband and I have never golfed. We love to walk. We have lived in 2 different golf communities but neither community will let residents walk the course at any time of the day. With free golf at TV, could we get one club such as Adjustable Telescopic Golf Club and walk as we try to get the ball in the hole? Would this upset folks? How does it work with some folks using a cart and others walking?

Thanks for any input you can give me.

On a championship course the average hole is 375 yards and is a par 4. That means you should be able to hit the ball from the tee into the cup in 4 shots. Your foursome should all complete the hole in 12 minutes. I'm a 10 handicap from the blue tees. So an average for me is a drive of 250 yards and then an approach shot of 125 yards onto the green and then two putts, that's 4 shots.

Without any playing experience, and someone who seems to be more interested in walking than playing, does that sound like something you could do with your one adjustable club?

I'm answering your question this way because you asked if anyone would be upset and the answer is yes. I just wanted to show you the errors of your way. I've been playing since 1962 and I have seen a lot of things, but never anyone walking a championship course playing with an adjustable club.

The best recommendation is to do what was suggested above. Take lessons, learn the game, go to 'good golf school' at Colony Rec Center when it's offered once a month. Go to the driving ranges and practice, practice, practice. Play the executive courses for a year, learn your irons and putting. Then when you've learned to hit your woods at the driving range, go out to one of the championship courses and play from the front tees. Set goals for yourself, initially try to break 100, then later 90, and so on.


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[PaPaLarry]

I would suggest you try golf on executive course first, and go with two experienced golfers, so they can show you the rules of golf, and most important, to pick up ball and move on, so you don't hold others up. Eventually you will catch on. By starting in a low rated executive (MEANING MOSTLY SHORT, AND LESS TRAPS) you can start to get the knack of it. After all, everyone has to learn some time. Yes, lessons would help to, if you get to like it.

[justjim]

You should definitely go to good golf school first. If the game sounds "interesting" to you then buy a starter set of clubs, balls and a bag. Then get some lessons and practice. Following this, then go and play some executive courses. The golf course is where you learn to play golf but you learn the rules of the game and how to hit the golf ball prior to getting on a golf course. Do this and you will do yourself a favor and a great service to your fellow golfers. It's a great game and it's never too late to learn to play golf.

[JoeC1947]

My husband and I have never golfed. We love to walk. We have lived in 2 different golf communities but neither community will let residents walk the course at any time of the day. With free golf at TV, could we get one club such as Adjustable Telescopic Golf Club and walk as we try to get the ball in the hole? Would this upset folks? How does it work with some folks using a cart and others walking?

Thanks for any input you can give me.

Never heard of an Adjustable Telescopic Golf Club but you can purchase used clubs pretty cheap and get a pull cart. Don't worry too much about the rules just get out there take it easy and have a good time, you'll learn the rules as you go along. After all, you will be paying amenity fees so you can DWYL.

[ugotme]

My husband and I have never golfed. We love to walk. We have lived in 2 different golf communities but neither community will let residents walk the course at any time of the day. With free golf at TV, could we get one club such as Adjustable Telescopic Golf Club and walk as we try to get the ball in the hole? Would this upset folks? How does it work with some folks using a cart and others walking?

Thanks for any input you can give me.

With all due respect - it sounds as if you are more interested in walking than golfing.

If you are thinking of taking up the game then try as many before me have suggested - take some lessons, go to a range and start out on the exec. courses.

If you really just want to walk well . . .

[DonH57]

I have to agree with what most of the others have said reguarding setting foot on any golf course. Attend the Good Golf School first and see if it's still something you want to do then take lessons and practice at the appropriate facilities. I have an interest in golf and that's how I'm doing it.

[andercat]

Several folks have hit the nail on the head. Yes, we are more interested in walking than in the game itself. We would limit ourselves to Executive courses. The golf courses in TV look so beautiful. Being able to walk along over 30 courses would be wonderful. Someone mentioned foursomes. Are you always required to play in a foursome? That might be a problem.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Since you have never played golf it would be best for you and others on the golf course if you took some lessons before venturing out on the courses. There are places in TV and outside where you can take lessons. This would also expose you to the etiquette of the game.
Walkers are welcome on all the courses, however, they are mostly seen on the executive courses.
Here is a site that has alot of info on golf in TV.
Golf The Villages (http://www.golfthevillages.com)

I agree 10000%. Golf is not a game where you just buy a club and venture out onto a golf course. It would be best for you and all of the other golfers if you took some lessons, and learned a few rules and etiquette points before you venture out.
And, buy the way, those telescoping adjustable clubs are useless. You'll have to get yourselves a couple of beginner sets.

[Mikeod]

Several folks have hit the nail on the head. Yes, we are more interested in walking than in the game itself. We would limit ourselves to Executive courses. The golf courses in TV look so beautiful. Being able to walk along over 30 courses would be wonderful. Someone mentioned foursomes. Are you always required to play in a foursome? That might be a problem.

Most of the time the courses are crowded and you will be in a foursome. You may be paired with serious golfers or less serious golfers. But either way, they will be playing golf. Late in the day, you would have more chance of being alone, but there will still be golfers on the course who are there to play golf.

It sounds to me that your intent is to primarily walk with golf activity secondary. Truthfully, I would re-think using the golf courses as walking paths with a little club swinging added. Remember that you will have to stop and wait on each tee for the group in front to finish the hole. even if you're not playing the hole. It is not proper to go walking up while others are playing.

There are multimodal paths throughout TV that have beautiful landscaping and views that would serve your need to walk for exercise much better. The path along 466A between Buena Vista and Morse comes to mind.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Never heard of an Adjustable Telescopic Golf Club but you can purchase used clubs pretty cheap and get a pull cart. Don't worry too much about the rules just get out there take it easy and have a good time, you'll learn the rules as you go along. After all, you will be paying amenity fees so you can DWYL.
I assume that means "do what you like". If that's what you are saying, it is just completely wrong. People venturing onto a golf course to play golf need to learn to respect and take care of the golf course. They also need to be considerate of other golfers. Most people who are unfamiliar with the game don't even understand that they are doing anything wrong when people get offended or they are scolded for not replacing a divot, raking a bunker or fixing a ball mark.
There is nothing worse on a golf course than the beginner who has no idea what they are doing and have the attitude that they paid their fee they can do whatever they please.
As someone mentioned, attend the Good Golf School and learn a little bit about what you're getting into.
Honestly, I think that if you are interested in playing golf learn about the game. If you are interested in walking go to a walking trail. Golf courses were not designed to be walking trails.

[JoeC1947]

Several folks have hit the nail on the head. Yes, we are more interested in walking than in the game itself. We would limit ourselves to Executive courses. The golf courses in TV look so beautiful. Being able to walk along over 30 courses would be wonderful. Someone mentioned foursomes. Are you always required to play in a foursome? That might be a problem.

Lots of people like to walk more than play. They say that golf is just a long walk in the woods! You're not required to play in a foursome but you also can't stop slots in your tee time from filling up so you may have to play with others. A good idea would be for you to find two others that are interested in walking and golf/walk with them. The rules aren't as strict as in other places and the executive courses are even less strict than the championship courses. You'll learn the rules as you go. The important thing is to have some fun and get exercise.

[Bavarian]

Sounds like a solution would be to make a foursome with two of you friends. Let them play golf, and if you only want to walk, just do it. Just remember your pace is set by the slowest golfer. But if you are just out for enjoyment, what's the rush?

[Bogie Shooter]

I assume that means "do what you like". If that's what you are saying, it is just completely wrong. People venturing onto a golf course to play golf need to learn to respect and take care of the golf course. They also need to be considerate of other golfers. Most people who are unfamiliar with the game don't even understand that they are doing anything wrong when people get offended or they are scolded for not replacing a divot, raking a bunker or fixing a ball mark.
There is nothing worse on a golf course than the beginner who has no idea what they are doing and have the attitude that they paid their fee they can do whatever they please.
As someone mentioned, attend the Good Golf School and learn a little bit about what you're getting into.
Honestly, I think that if you are interested in playing golf learn about the game. If you are interested in walking go to a walking trail. Golf courses were not designed to be walking trails.

I agree!

[Bogie Shooter]

Lots of people like to walk more than play. They say that golf is just a long walk in the woods! You're not required to play in a foursome but you also can't stop slots in your tee time from filling up so you may have to play with others. A good idea would be for you to find two others that are interested in walking and golf/walk with them. The rules aren't as strict as in other places and the executive courses are even less strict than the championship courses. You'll learn the rules as you go. The important thing is to have some fun and get exercise.

This is very poor advice.

[JoeC1947]

Sounds like a solution would be to make a foursome with two of you friends. Let them play golf, and if you only want to walk, just do it. Just remember your pace is set by the slowest golfer. But if you are just out for enjoyment, what's the rush?

Good advice! 10000% correct!

[justjim]

Mark Twain once said "golf is a good walk ruined". What he was saying in a Twain way was golf can be can be frustrating sometimes. There is nothing wrong with playing golf and walking and it is good exercise. Walking is how golf was meant to be played many people believe. But learning golf etiquette and how to BEGIN to hold a golf club and hit a golf ball should start with good golf school and some lessons. You will enjoy golf more and your fellow golfers will enjoy their round of golf more too.

[pqrstar]

Sounds like a solution would be to make a foursome with two of you friends. Let them play golf, and if you only want to walk, just do it. Just remember your pace is set by the slowest golfer. But if you are just out for enjoyment, what's the rush?

What?

I think as a courtesy, that your pace is set by keeping your pace with the group in front and not holding up the group in the back.

It's just like driving in traffic, you should pay a little attention to those in front and those behind and everything will go much smoother.

[Bavarian]

Lots of people like to walk more than play. They say that golf is just a long walk in the woods! You're not required to play in a foursome but you also can't stop slots in your tee time from filling up so you may have to play with others. A good idea would be for you to find two others that are interested in walking and golf/walk with them. The rules aren't as strict as in other places and the executive courses are even less strict than the championship courses. You'll learn the rules as you go. The important thing is to have some fun and get exercise.

What?

I think as a courtesy, that you pace is set by keeping your pace with the group in front and not holding up the group in the back.

It's just like driving in traffic, you should pay a little attention to those in front and those behind and everything will go much smoother.

Not being a golfer other than taking golf in college many years ago, maybe it came across wrong. I meant to say that you would have to stay with your foursome. The golfers set the pace in your foursome. Interesting to hear all the comments. My wife's childhood neighbor moved to The Villages years ago, one of her incentives to move. He told me that he and a friend start out as two and if another pair comes along they may form a foursome. Or they let the faster ones pass them. Seemed very laid back.

[BobnBev]

Read all the posts. :swear: All the more reason not t become a golfer.:a20:

[chili557]

All players are required to have asset of clubs. Having only one club does not make a set. Check with any course and they will let you know the rules.

[gomoho]

You might want to enjoy walking the courses very, very early in the morning or very, very late at night. As you can see from these posts if you're not golfing, you're not welcome on the course paths. The problem is if you're out there walking and I am ready to tee off I have to conscious of your presence and not hitting you and that could back things up big time. There are multi-modal trails that are used by walkers, but can be hazardous with golf carts zipping by. Try a few different things when you arrive and you will find the right fit for you. That is the beauty of TV - it can pretty much accomodate everyone and every need.

[Bogie Shooter]

You might want to enjoy walking the courses very, very early in the morning or very, very late at night. As you can see from these posts if you're not golfing, you're not welcome on the course paths. The problem is if you're out there walking and I am ready to tee off I have to conscious of your presence and not hitting you and that could back things up big time. There are multi-modal trails that are used by walkers, but can be hazardous with golf carts zipping by. Try a few different things when you arrive and you will find the right fit for you. That is the beauty of TV - it can pretty much accomodate everyone and every need.

This is from the Good Golf Guide:
� No jogging, biking, walking, fishing,
etc. is allowed on the courses.

There is nothing in the guide about early morning or late night use of the courses.

http://www.golfthevillages.com/golf-in-the-villages/GoodGolfGuide1.13.pdf

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Sounds like a solution would be to make a foursome with two of you friends. Let them play golf, and if you only want to walk, just do it. Just remember your pace is set by the slowest golfer. But if you are just out for enjoyment, what's the rush?

The rush is that the golfers playing behind these people do not want to spend their day watching them walk around. They want to play golf. And that goes for the hundred or so people behind them as well.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Not being a golfer other than taking golf in college many years ago, maybe it came across wrong. I meant to say that you would have to stay with your foursome. The golfers set the pace in your foursome. Interesting to hear all the comments. My wife's childhood neighbor moved to The Villages years ago, one of her incentives to move. He told me that he and a friend start out as two and if another pair comes along they may form a foursome. Or they let the faster ones pass them. Seemed very laid back.

What a coincidence. I am a golfer and have played at the professional level. In addition, I taught golf at a college for fifteen years.

If everyone did as your friend does things would be great on the golf course. I'm sure that that is something that you learned in your college golf course and it is a lesson that every golfer should learn. This is a great example of why people shouldn't simply venture out on to a golf course without getting some kind of instruction. From what I hear of the, the good golf school is a great idea.

[Bogie Shooter]

Sounds like a solution would be to make a foursome with two of you friends. Let them play golf, and if you only want to walk, just do it. Just remember your pace is set by the slowest golfer. But if you are just out for enjoyment, what's the rush?

Do you live in TV? Have you visited TV?

[BobnBev]

Do you live in TV? Have you visited TV?
What does that have to do with anything?

[zonerboy]

Lots of people walk the Executive golf courses to get exercise while they play, and use a pull cart to carry their bag of clubs. The courses have these pull carts available for those who want them.
Forget about the adjusting telescopic golf club, however. It will not work. Rules require that each golfer must have a minimal set of clubs (I'm not sure, but I think a set must include at least 5 clubs). And two golfers are not allowed to share one set of clubs. There are very good reasons for such rules.
Golf is usually played by sets of 4 players (foursomes). If you schedule a time for just the two of you, the other two slots will be filled in with people you don't know. Villagers are generally friendly, so this is generally not a problem as long as you follow proper protocols.

[Bogie Shooter]

What does that have to do with anything?

The suggestions are not relative to the rules in TV.

[buggyone]

I have to agree with what most of the others have said reguarding setting foot on any golf course. Attend the Good Golf School first and see if it's still something you want to do then take lessons and practice at the appropriate facilities. I have an interest in golf and that's how I'm doing it.

Even in the "non-snowbird" time of year when the Executive courses are not crowded, no one really appreciates a group of extremely slow golfers in front of them and the usual thing is the faster group will ask the slower ones if they can play through. Usually, it is a "Yes" and there is no problem for anyone.

If the OP and husband have never golfed and mainly just want to walk; there are miles of Multi-Modal trails used for walking, carts, and bikes. I personally would suggest that IF they do not want to learn golf.

However, if they do want to learn golf, it is a great idea to take a week's worth of lessons at Palmer or Tree Tops and also learn all the golf etiquitte and rules so everyone can enjoy the golfing experience of The Villages. Pick up a set of used clubs and very likely, they will become golfers - maybe not the best but having a great time playing in The Villages.

[ajbrown]

The OP brings up an interesting question. Why cannot a resident simply walk along? I am not suggesting anyone would want to do that, but just wondering for discussion sake, WHY NOT? They have paid their amenity. If you understand etiquette and rules as it relates to behavior on a golf course, have at it. In fact you can go walk Pelican almost any time this time of year, no one is ever there, it is the best kept secret in TV (shhhhh).

I also do not agree that there is such a thing as a minimum set of clubs. I see no reason I could not simply show up and play with a 7 iron, putter and 2 golf balls. In fact I do not really need a putter if I simply blade the 7 iron.

Sharing a set if different. There could be pace of play issues with that.

Anyway, not to be argumentative, just random thoughts while killing some time before I have to go clean up garage :icon_bored:

[justjim]

"why can't a resident simply walk along". Maybe because they would be taking up a tee time (important during the season) of someone who wants to play golf--- which I can assume is the purpose of a golf course. There could be a safety factor too. Walking around enjoying the beauty of the golf course and not paying attention to the golfing could result in a serious injury. Just a couple of reasons off the top of my head that you want golfers on a golf course.

[SALYBOW]

In answer to your queation I would say the following. I believe that you would upst many people by doing what yuo suggest. The courses are extremely crowded especially during the season. I agree that gol courses areindeed beautiful. Possibly you couldwalk them before seven or aftereight pm. I had a friend who did that because she was not aware of the rulr. Sheeventually decided to take up golf andnow golfs twice a week. Shenever thought she would like it. I guess the reasoning is as follows: one wouid not walk on any other sports venue, so golf courses shold be creserves for golfers also. There is a track atttheHS that can be used.I also see people all over TV using thesidewalks .

[andercat]

Thank you all for your feedback. I thought that this topic might get some folks upset. I feel everyone gave their ideas and that they were very polite. I do not reside in TV yet. We have taken the bus ride twice and will be coming for a Lifestyle visit hopefully in Dec. They haven't opened the schedule for Dec yet. I think we will start walking on the multimodal paths first. You posters have got me interested in golf now. Not high staked competitive golf, but for fun golf. Husband had back problems. This might might golf difficult for him.

[justjim]

Thank you all for your feedback. I thought that this topic might get some folks upset. I feel everyone gave their ideas and that they were very polite. I do not reside in TV yet. We have taken the bus ride twice and will be coming for a Lifestyle visit hopefully in Dec. They haven't opened the schedule for Dec yet. I think we will start walking on the multimodal paths first. You posters have got me interested in golf now. Not high staked competitive golf, but for fun golf. Husband had back problems. This might might golf difficult for him.

Andercat: Many of us play with a "bad back" and had to adapt our swing and expectations to accommodate the aging process. However, every back situation is a little different. There was a time when I was in a body cast for 10 weeks that I thought that I might not play golf again----point is don't immediately give up on your husband playing! Proper exercise and a reason to do the exercise can do wonders for your lifestyle and your back. Fore! :gc:

[ajbrown]

"why can't a resident simply walk along". Maybe because they would be taking up a tee time (important during the season) of someone who wants to play golf--- which I can assume is the purpose of a golf course. There could be a safety factor too. Walking around enjoying the beauty of the golf course and not paying attention to the golfing could result in a serious injury. Just a couple of reasons off the top of my head that you want golfers on a golf course.

jistjim, I agree will all you have said and I am just having some fun discussing the hypothetical. To be clear in my hypothetical, the people walking along need to stay part of a golf group in their position on the course whether that group is a twosome or foursome and they should understand golf etiquette (***). IMO, if I have a club and more than 2 balls in my pants than I am a golfer.

If I decide that I will only putt on two greens all day and walk as part of the group the other holes, my hypothetical is that I have the same right to that tee time as the any resident even if play every hole...

*** - this may disqualify many of the folks already out there :evil6:

[DougB]

You could probably walk the Tierra del Sol course. No golfers there for a few months.

[JoeC1947]

jistjim, I agree will all you have said and I am just having some fun discussing the hypothetical. To be clear in my hypothetical, the people walking along need to stay part of a golf group in their position on the course whether that group is a twosome or foursome and they should understand golf etiquette (***). IMO, if I have a club and more than 2 balls in my pants than I am a golfer.

If I decide that I will only putt on two greens all day and walk as part of the group the other holes, my hypothetical is that I have the same right to that tee time as the any resident even if play every hole...

*** - this may disqualify many of the folks already out there :evil6:

Correction: if you have more than two balls in your pants you might be a circus attraction too! Other than that, I agree with you.

[zonerboy]

Why can't residents just walk along with other residents who are golfing?
Not trying to be argumentative, but if you've ever been hit by a golf ball you'd know why. It doesn't feel real good.
One day I was playing with a guy who hit an errant shot off the tee and struck a course maintenance worker who was standing next to his mower on the far side of the cart path about 180 yards away. Hit him mid thigh and knocked him right down. And he didn't get up too quick either. Was still down when we got over to him to see how he was.
Regarding most activities, I find the Villages to be pretty laid back. You can do just about whatever you want, however you want. But no so with golf. It has fairly strict standards and protocols which are mostly there to promote the safety and enjoyment of everyone.

[logdog]

"why can't a resident simply walk along". Maybe because they would be taking up a tee time (important during the season) of someone who wants to play golf--- which I can assume is the purpose of a golf course. There could be a safety factor too. Walking around enjoying the beauty of the golf course and not paying attention to the golfing could result in a serious injury. Just a couple of reasons off the top of my head that you want golfers on a golf course.

Spectators are allowed on TV courses. They do not take up a tee time and should generally remain near the bag of the person they are accompanying for safety reasons. If they are riding, they will be charged a trail fee. My spouse has walked/caddied executive courses with me and it has never been a problem.

[gomoho]

People who are interested in walking for exercise are probably not interested in stopping at every hole while the group takes their shots. So I go back to my original thought of maybe very, very early or very, very late walking the course might work. Of course you run the risk of getting watered!

[pqrstar]

People who are interested in walking for exercise are probably not interested in stopping at every hole while the group takes their shots. So I go back to my original thought of maybe very, very early or very, very late walking the course might work. Of course you run the risk of getting watered!

Walking on the championship courses after closing hours is considered trespassing. This is actually private property.

I don't know if walking on the executive courses is considered private property, but those living on the golf courses probably would not like people walking behind their homes late in the evening or early hours as well.

Plus, early hours is when the maintenance workers are out, no one should be on the paths interfering with their jobs.

What about dog walkers, golf carts out just for a ride after hours,
Those who want to practice putting, pitching or driving etc.

If you allow evening strollers on the courses, you are opening up this for other activities as well.

[gomoho]

Imagine how silly I feel assuming people could do this in a respectful and mature manner!

[PaPaLarry]

People who are interested in walking for exercise are probably not interested in stopping at every hole while the group takes their shots. So I go back to my original thought of maybe very, very early or very, very late walking the course might work. Of course you run the risk of getting watered!
Could be a gator out there taking a stroll????? LOL

[Mikeod]

Imagine how silly I feel assuming people could do this in a respectful and mature manner!

Sarcasm? I think the point is that people who are not familiar with the game of golf may think they are proceeding in a mature and respectful manner but actually are disturbing those who are playing. This could lead to an unfortunate confrontation that helps no one.

I think golf courses need to be left to those actually playing the game plus those who are accompanying said players as spectators. But not walkers out for exercise. Think about this. Someone sees people just walking along a golf course and decides that would be a good place to walk Fido. Now we would have slow play, golf conditions, and dog poop in the same thread. LOL

[gomoho]

Sarcasm? I think the point is that people who are not familiar with the game of golf may think they are proceeding in a mature and respectful manner but actually are disturbing those who are playing. This could lead to an unfortunate confrontation that helps no one.

I think golf courses need to be left to those actually playing the game plus those who are accompanying said players as spectators. But not walkers out for exercise. Think about this. Someone sees people just walking along a golf course and decides that would be a good place to walk Fido. Now we would have slow play, golf conditions, and dog poop in the same thread. LOL

I guess you missed the very, very early or very, very late part of my statement so no golfers would be disturbed. And yes I expected someone would bring up those dang dog owners who don't follow any rules!

[pooh]

I guess you missed the very, very early or very, very late part of my statement so no golfers would be disturbed. And yes I expected someone would bring up those dang dog owners who don't follow any rules!


What about those who are maintaining the course? First tee time is pretty early....maintenance starts even earlier, in the dark. Workers now might have to be on the lookout for people who are not normally there. Not sure that many or even any courses allow walking on them for exercise. As for walking those courses very late...well, again they might be walking in the dark. Personally I wouldn't want to be walking on any course in the dark.....beasts of all kinds could be around.

[Bogie Shooter]

What about those who are maintaining the course? First tee time is pretty early....maintenance starts even earlier, in the dark. Workers now might have to be on the lookout for people who are not normally there. Not sure that many or even any courses allow walking on them for exercise. As for walking those courses very late...well, again they might be walking in the dark. Personally I wouldn't want to be walking on any course in the dark.....beasts of all kinds could be around.

Way too much common sense in this post....you are right of course!

[mulligan]

According to the Good Golf Guide golf courses (all) are restricted to golfing traffic only. No riding, biking, fishing, walking, or engaging in other recreational activities on the courses. This can be found on page 10 of the GOOD Golf Guide, which is available at all the pro shops and starter shacks, and was included in my closing package.

[ugotme]

Real simple:

If you want to play golf, go to the golf course

If you want to walk, go to the walk course !!!!

(Did I just say that? DUHHHH)

:pepper2: :shrug:

[John_W]

When I first moved here I went on Southern Star Executive and was riding my bike on the cart path, and within 5 minutes an Ambassador drove up and told me I would have to leave. This was within the first week of arriving and I hadn't taken good golf school or even played a round of golf yet. You live and you learn.


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[gomoho]

The "walk course" I like that if only it were so. My only point is we all pay the same fee to support these beautiful courses and I WISH they could somehow be available to those that enjoy walking. There really is no beautiful place to walk here away from traffic and golf carts - so it was just one nature lover's soul wishing for the peace and serenity of a walk on the wild side!!!

[maybe]

Learn the rules. Sign up for the latest tee time, ideally on a little used course. Carry a bag with your clubs. Enjoy the walk, and get some actual exercise while you play the course. Everyone's happy!

[graciegirl]

The "walk course" I like that if only it were so. My only point is we all pay the same fee to support these beautiful courses and I WISH they could somehow be available to those that enjoy walking. There really is no beautiful place to walk here away from traffic and golf carts - so it was just one nature lover's soul wishing for the peace and serenity of a walk on the wild side!!!

If someone as kind, reasonable and smart as you are think this, than many others do as well. I hope I don't hurt your feelings as I try to explain this.I have been living on golf courses or in golf communities for 40 years and it simply is a no-no to walk on the course, ride your cart on the course or do anything on a course if you are not playing. It is kind of like putting a lawn chair on a tennis court. It isn't logical, reasonable, or maybe even fair, but that is how it is. A very good friend was quite disappointed and annoyed to find that the golf courses weren't available for walking after hours. When you play golf it makes perfect sense. Others on the course are a distraction, and a danger. Even if it is after hours, people who don't play golf may not know that any impression in a sandtrap needs to be raked and the greens are VERY expensive pieces of grass to be maintained and that golf courses are beautiful and lovely spaces but made for golf and if you aren't playing, golfers consider that you are trespassing. That is just how it is. It doesn't make a lick of sense and I know it.

Gomoho, I would love to have you play golf with me and get you too all addicted and possessive of the courses and then I will lend you a book I have and many golfers have which is called "A Good Walk Spoiled".

And maybe even have a sign in your den like ours that says

Golf is NOT a matter of Life and Death. It is MUCH more important than that. ;)

[justjim]

After reading this Thread for a second time, I think that I "sort of get" what some are saying about walking for exercise on the golf courses. However, as many of us have noted, there are several good reasons why that is prohibited. As I read some of the posts, TV Walkers are saying there just aren't any beautiful pristine places to walk in TV. The so called multi-modal paths aren't really very safe pristine places to walk----dodging speeding golf carts and occasionally a flying bike just isn't much fun. Sidewalks---boring hot and hard on the old' feet. Walking around the neighborhood streets----how far can you get before you have to stop and visit.....A walk on the golf course----PRICELESS! I get it. Looking for a pristine safe quiet walk with some beauty and maybe a little wildlife. Well, let's put such a walking trail on our Wish List along with the heated indoor pool, performing Arts Center and a Macy's/Dillard's!!! TV something for everybody.

[Country Dreamer]

There is a nice place to walk in TV- although it is short, I often walk the boardwalk at Sumter Landing, then go along the canal in back of TGIF until I get to another walking path that goes along the creek, past a small waterfall, past the playground and to the Gazebo. If you time your walk right on a Thursday afternoon, you can join the drumming circle at the gazebo. Ok, so I need to circle around two or three times, but I always get to see a lot of wildlife, sometimes the dragon boaters, and my favorite of all, villagers enjoying their grandchildren.

[Villages Kahuna]

...seems kind of extravagant to me. That's if you could even get a tee time on a championship course during high season.

Whacking a ball while taking a walk on an Executive course seems more feasible. Actually, if you did it very early in the morning or late in the afternoon, you could probably pull it off at no expense and without bothering anyone who was actually playing the game.

But to do this with others who are actually out there to play golf seems extraordinarily inconsiderate and impolite. I'd suggest you think about your idea a wee bit more.

[gomoho]

After reading this Thread for a second time, I think that I "sort of get" what some are saying about walking for exercise on the golf courses. However, as many of us have noted, there are several good reasons why that is prohibited. As I read some of the posts, TV Walkers are saying there just aren't any beautiful pristine places to walk in TV. The so called multi-modal paths aren't really very safe pristine places to walk----dodging speeding golf carts and occasionally a flying bike just isn't much fun. Sidewalks---boring hot and hard on the old' feet. Walking around the neighborhood streets----how far can you get before you have to stop and visit.....A walk on the golf course----PRICELESS! I get it. Looking for a pristine safe quiet walk with some beauty and maybe a little wildlife. Well, let's put such a walking trail on our Wish List along with the heated indoor pool, performing Arts Center and a Macy's/Dillard's!!! TV something for everybody.

JustJim - thanks for taking the time to read and actually UNDERSTAND what I am trying to communicate. I am a new golfer and thoroughly understand why we can't have folks walking around out there. You grasped the concept of a beautiful walk enjoying nature, rather than just saying "you can't do that" and I appreciate your insight.

[SALYBOW]

Thank you all for your feedback. I thought that this topic might get some folks upset. I feel everyone gave their ideas and that they were very polite. I do not reside in TV yet. We have taken the bus ride twice and will be coming for a Lifestyle visit hopefully in Dec. They haven't opened the schedule for Dec yet. I think we will start walking on the multimodal paths first. You posters have got me interested in golf now. Not high staked competitive golf, but for fun golf. Husband had back problems. This might might golf difficult for him.

When you get here iook me up, we play non competitive, nonprofessional golf. Just out there for fun and exercise. Tell hubby to give it a try. My friend plays with a brace and usesareasonable accomindations pass.

[queasy27]

I've never golfed here so that's my know-nothing background, but now I'm curious. If I wanted to join andercat and drag a pull cart around (but not really golf) as part of a foursome, wouldn't that mean our foursome would be faster than most? And what if the other two people slotted in to fill the foursome had a cart while we were walking? How would we keep up?

Walking along actually sounds like fun to me, but I'm not really able to visualize how it might work. Are non-players ever allowed to accompany the golfers?

[zonerboy]

It frequently happens than one couple in a foursome is using a golf cart, and the other two are walking and using pull carts to carry their clubs. Golf carts must stay pretty much on the cart paths, where as walkers can go directly in a straight line from place to place. Ends up the distance from green to the next tee box is shorter for walkers. Those driving a cart have to walk from the green to the path where they left their cart, get in, drive along the path to the area adjacent to the next tee box, get out, and walk over to the actual tee off area. By that time the walkers are usually already there.