[srswans]

Originally Posted by PaPaLarry

Is there parking for cars at all these pitch and putt courses.?

Yes - at all three south of 44.

[srswans]

Originally Posted by Dcurrie911

Three pitch and putt courses south of 44. These courses are the last to get booked which is a clear indicator that they are least desirable for home owners. This activity of building non-desirable pitch and putt courses south of 44 continues to put pressure on executive courses north of 44. How do we stop this bad behavior? I sent a mail to villages.com but wonder if there is a better way.

Dan

I like the pitch-n-putts - good short-game practice and 18 holes.

That said, three south of 44 is enough - need more executives closer to Sawgrass - can’t wait for Eastport!

[bark4me]

Originally Posted by Dcurrie911

Three pitch and putt courses south of 44. These courses are the last to get booked which is a clear indicator that they are least desirable for home owners. This activity of building non-desirable pitch and putt courses south of 44 continues to put pressure on executive courses north of 44. How do we stop this bad behavior? I sent a mail to villages.com but wonder if there is a better way.

Dan

You can't stop it so just relax, sit back and enjoy. Build them and they will come 😉

[justjim]

I know a number of golfers that play the executive courses because they cannot walk the pitch and putt courses. It would be nice to built a pitch and putt course with golf cart paths or an executive course (with cart paths) with only two sets of tees with the longest hole no more than 125-130 yards. Call it a “starter course”or whatever. It’s not “rocket science”. A starter course would take considerable less land and designed for golfers just starting to play or for one wanting to sharpen their short game. Almost everyone happy? ������

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by srswans

I like the pitch-n-putts - good short-game practice and 18 holes.

That said, three south of 44 is enough - need more executives closer to Sawgrass - can’t wait for Eastport!

I for one am glad the inmates are not running this place. Imagine the endless posting to decide what flowers to put where.

[rustyp]

Originally Posted by justjim

I know a number of golfers that play the executive courses because they cannot walk the pitch and putt courses. It would be nice to built a pitch and putt course with golf cart paths or an executive course (with cart paths) with only two sets of tees with the longest hole no more than 125-130 yards. Call it a “starter course”or whatever. It’s not “rocket science”. A starter course would take considerable less land and designed for golfers just starting to play or for one wanting to sharpen their short game. Almost everyone happy? ������

We already have one of those:
El Santiago - level 1 - big cups

[John Mayes]

Originally Posted by srswans

Yes - at all three south of 44.

I don’t think Marshview has car parking.

[DonH57]

Originally Posted by rustyp

We already have one of those:
El Santiago - level 1 - big cups

Sarasota has big and small cups as well.

[rickaslin]

Originally Posted by John Mayes

I don’t think Marshview has car parking.

It is in same parking lot as Edna's

[John Mayes]

Originally Posted by rickaslin

It is in same parking lot as Edna's

Yes, you’re right. My mistake. I guess I was thinking about the Fenney putt ‘n play.

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by John Mayes

I don’t think Marshview has car parking.

There is ample parking for cars

[Laraine]

Now that is a valid point I hadn't thought about!

[MSGirl]

Originally Posted by Babubhat

Waste of resources. Executive courses from green tees are the same thing as pitch putt

So wrong! Pitch and Putt- 1. You tee off a cushioned pad. 2. The play is completely off from an executive course 3. If there are sand traps, they are minimal 4. Greens are flat 5. There are no par 4s …

[Dilligas]

Originally Posted by UpNorth

What do you expect? If the developer has a choice of building an Executive course on a piece of land or jamming it with saleable houses, it's no surprise what takes preference. They would put in mini golf if they thought it would fool enough people.

You are looking at the argument incorrectly.......the developer earns more from the land if he can sell a house that overlooks that land. A pitch & putt does not allow that, where an executive has many homes with premium lots around them.

[MSGirl]

Originally Posted by GizmoWhiskers

Yep, kinda like the beautiful Brownwood theater is a building most likely collecting mold in the duct work now. The Developer has left the building...

Regarding Brownwood theater- the movie industry in Hollywood is the culprit. Unfortunately many movie theater corporations are suffering and/or going out of business. Regal is one of them…nationally