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stan the man 02-27-2019 08:54 AM

I for one do not repair Ball marks on the greens nor do I rake the traps I have become one of the entitled. The powers to be don't really care about the conditions of the executive courses. I too don't care. I pay my dues and take what's there. It's really nice being one of the entitled, when next move is to get a handicap flag so I can drive right up to the greens. Sorry about this but that's the way I feel and no I'm not moving

Bay Kid 02-27-2019 09:06 AM

Played Bogart Sunday. EVERY cup had been torn up by someone too lazy to remove the pin to retrieve their ball. Such a shame.

N44125 02-27-2019 09:20 AM

Sarasota...just got done playing Sarasota. Greens and tee boxes are in great shape, probably the best maintained executive course that I played all week. Kudos to their groundskeepers.

billethkid 02-27-2019 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by stan the man (Post 1628543)
I for one do not repair Ball marks on the greens nor do I rake the traps I have become one of the entitled. The powers to be don't really care about the conditions of the executive courses. I too don't care. I pay my dues and take what's there. It's really nice being one of the entitled, when next move is to get a handicap flag so I can drive right up to the greens. Sorry about this but that's the way I feel and no I'm not moving

Hmmmnnnnn!!!
Sometimes it very difficult to distinguish between BS and bait!!

Polar Bear 02-27-2019 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by stan the man (Post 1628543)
I for one do not repair Ball marks on the greens nor do I rake the traps I have become one of the entitled. The powers to be don't really care about the conditions of the executive courses. I too don't care. I pay my dues and take what's there. It's really nice being one of the entitled, when next move is to get a handicap flag so I can drive right up to the greens. Sorry about this but that's the way I feel and no I'm not moving

Somehow I feel like that’s the only part of the post that’s not true.

ColdNoMore 02-27-2019 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by justjim (Post 1628464)
Ball marks are a minor problem compared to proper maintenance by the Greenskeeper.

Yep...:agree:

Paper1 02-27-2019 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Bay Kid (Post 1628547)
Played Bogart Sunday. EVERY cup had been torn up by someone too lazy to remove the pin to retrieve their ball. Such a shame.

Played Bogart today, Weds, and you are correct. New flag rule might be reducing round time very slightly but cup are taking a beating for reason you stated. I also thought greens were very poor, even for this time of year. That said in all fairness I know nothing about maintaining golf greens.

Two Bills 02-27-2019 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by gqd7806 (Post 1628366)
Don't forget how hard it is to get a tee time this time of year. Over developed already for the FROGs. Looking for my next investment/home. U can have this congested mess.

R, X Villager.

I play every other day, and have never had a problem getting a tee time, unless you are looking for a time to the minute and a specifiic course.
I put a two and a half hour window, with a 'time to start' of 0130pm, and I get it within twenty minutes either way every time.
I give a selection of courses that I prefer.

billethkid 02-27-2019 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Paper1 (Post 1628741)
Played Bogart today, Weds, and you are correct. New flag rule might be reducing round time very slightly but cup are taking a beating for reason you stated. I also thought greens were very poor, even for this time of year. That said in all fairness I know nothing about maintaining golf greens.

Play Walnut Grove if you want to see it done right!

anothersteve 02-27-2019 08:19 PM

I've never played on an exec with "deplorable" greens. And coming from NY, the greens fees on the champs are very reasonable, especially after 2
Steve

John Golen 03-02-2019 10:00 AM

The greens are horrible and bunkers are filled with too much sand. Use the sand for the divot bottles and buy some rollers to use weekly. Problem solved

DonH57 03-02-2019 11:12 AM

The greens and tee boxes on Silver Lake were in decent shape yesterday except for untouched fresh ball marks.

PTY Sparky 03-18-2019 04:29 PM

Greens in Deplorable Condition
 
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Originally Posted by MrGolf (Post 1628314)
Again this year, the Executive course greens are in deplorable condition. An embarrassment and one that could have been corrected. No this is not caused by excessive footsteps but by management opting to not overseed and elect to have residents instead putt on green dirt. Come on folks. Too late for this year but invest in our courses next year and give us something to play on. Heads need to roll.

I could not agree with you more....They are atrocious! A complete embarrassment to The Villages. Seems like all the focus and money is going into Fenney and they are ignoring what's here.

Tomterrif 03-26-2019 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MrGolf (Post 1628314)
Again this year, the Executive course greens are in deplorable condition. An embarrassment and one that could have been corrected. No this is not caused by excessive footsteps but by management opting to not overseed and elect to have residents instead putt on green dirt. Come on folks. Too late for this year but invest in our courses next year and give us something to play on. Heads need to roll.

Boy do I agree..... honestly I sometimes play an 18 hole 4500 yard course in PA literally maintained by a farmer that costs $11.00 to play.... their green are better than these.... if these incompetents are not removed then the Villages has duped their residents.... most are not fit to putt on...extremely disappointing....will ultimately impact home values... sets a new standard for mediocrity

Bruce zapolski 03-26-2019 07:37 PM

Can you believe the villages charges a guest $14 to play a executive course when you guys are done with that round I bet your guest is not your friend anymore .


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