[Bogie Shooter]

[QUOTE=kendi;1770760]

Originally Posted by Jerry101

Because of a part time job sometimes I can’t get to a course until 7pm. I have annual trail fees. Last Wednesday (5/20) I drove up to Saddlebrook at 7:02pm. On the 1st tee there were ‘grandpa’, son & daughter-in-law and 4-5 kids ranging from 3-7 each with a club in their hand. I didn’t say anything. I’m not about to confront grandpa, though he obviously had to know better. I left and rolled past again at 7:40p. All of the children were on the 3rd green running around and back & forth to the 2 carts on the path! I called the next day. I knew what the answer would be. ‘Not much we can do after 7pm’. Thoughts ...[/QUO

First thing that comes to my mind - Bet nice memories are being made for that family. A joy to see.

What if the greens were damaged? The family was breaking the rules.

[croughwell]

And paying trail fees is significant why for access to a closed course at 7pm?

[Jayhawk]

Originally Posted by croughwell

Thoughts? Thoughts?
Just find a different course!

NO!

Make a tee time for when you CAN make it on-time.

Why do so many who came here knowing the rules want to constantly change or ignore those same rules?

Get yourself another hobby to replace chronic complaining about (or trying to circumvent) policies and rules.

[remarks006]

Originally Posted by Jerry101

Because of a part time job sometimes I can’t get to a course until 7pm. I have annual trail fees. Last Wednesday (5/20) I drove up to Saddlebrook at 7:02pm. On the 1st tee there were ‘grandpa’, son & daughter-in-law and 4-5 kids ranging from 3-7 each with a club in their hand. I didn’t say anything. I’m not about to confront grandpa, though he obviously had to know better. I left and rolled past again at 7:40p. All of the children were on the 3rd green running around and back & forth to the 2 carts on the path! I called the next day. I knew what the answer would be. ‘Not much we can do after 7pm’. Thoughts ...

You hope grandpa taught golf rules to the grandkids, there is a golf seminar children under 12 are suppose to attend before getting on the course, not many rules enforced ever , never mind after 7:00

[RARO1]

Originally Posted by thevillages2013

RARO1 you can play at a championship course on a guest pass. You and your father-in-law can play only 9 if you want

Thanks for your suggestions, we have both not played for years and just spent a few days at the Lopez range and practice green knocking the rust off, we don’t feel comfortable with our drivers, hybrids and longer irons so we don’t want to hold up, slow down, annoy others or damage a nice champ course, that’s why I thought the pitch and putt would be a perfect start.

[EviesGP]

As an Ambassador/Starter(i.e. outside staff), I can tell you that it does happen all the time. Most people know they can wait for our flag to be taken down(i.e. close shop), and out they go! Post COVID, we stayed on the courses after closing, to prevent such. But, that changed. The District(which runs Execs), opted to discontinue the practice, so it's back to normal. Not much can be done, lest you contacted Golf Mgmt, and were able to identify the people. You could also try Community Watch, to see if they'd come out? Like others, I respect grandparents wanting to have those moments with their young ones. But, sometimes that could involve damage to greens, etc? Guests are still not allowed(due to no cash-handling/no credit card machines on Execs north of 44), and young children are never allowed. But, I'm sure those people knew that, which is why they showed up when they did. Sorry.

[Jacob85]

I actually like to go play at that time especially when hot so want to be able to still do that but you are correct that apparently someone took advantage of being able to do that.

[jimlambert]

Yes. Go around them and let them enjoy. And if it’s so important to you that you play 9 holes there’s another course just across the road.

[Jerry101]

Originally Posted by anothersteve

Old Gramps "should have" known better. I don't really understand how you knew it was a "son and daughter in law" though.
Steve

... it’s called an ‘educated guess’ and has nothing to do with the post! In my original post, I never mentioned that I was playing that night! My wife and I drive that tree-lined path often on our way to & from Lake Sumpter Landing. It was on that trip that I noticed the ‘family’.

[Jerry101]

Originally Posted by CWGUY

Last tee time is 6:53 p.m.

... where does it state that I was planning to play that night???

[Jayhawk]

Originally Posted by Jerry101

... where does it state that I was planning to play that night???

You rolled by at 7:02 and again at 7:40, making for a very quick trip to LSL for you and the wife. I think you can see where it appears you were wanting to play.

[Jayhawk]

Originally Posted by Jerry101

I knew what the answer would be. ‘Not much we can do after 7pm’. Thoughts ...

I guess we should have known you only wanted "thoughts" from those who agree with you.

[Jerry101]

Originally Posted by croughwell

And paying trail fees is significant why for access to a closed course at 7pm?

... because I play many days ... morning ... noon ... and night!!!

[CWGUY]

Originally Posted by banjobob

Just another "privileged " Villager.

I would normally agree with that but..... I think i'm seeing more and more uninformed Villagers.

[Jayhawk]

Originally Posted by Jerry101

Because of a part time job sometimes I can’t get to a course until 7pm. I have annual trail fees. Last Wednesday (5/20) I drove up to Saddlebrook at 7:02pm. On the 1st tee there were ‘grandpa’, son & daughter-in-law and 4-5 kids ranging from 3-7 each with a club in their hand. I didn’t say anything. I’m not about to confront grandpa, though he obviously had to know better. I left and rolled past again at 7:40p. All of the children were on the 3rd green running around and back & forth to the 2 carts on the path! I called the next day. I knew what the answer would be. ‘Not much we can do after 7pm’. Thoughts ...

So not only did you KNOW Grandpa knew better, you reported him the next day. Did you mention that his transgression caused you to not be able to break the rules, too?

Yes, you clearly intended to play. Be a sport and admit it.



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