[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by jimkerr

Definitely not undesirable. They are always packed. The Villages is now building the things Gen X wants.

No they're not packed. When I was down 2 weeks ago, It was difficult to get on the executive courses, but there were plenty of t-times available at the pitch & putts...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by MSchad

How many 9 hole executives have parking for cars, other than the ones south of 44? This is a golf cart community.

Many of them... And many are next to a rec center or pool, so you can park there...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by rsmurano

Have you actually tried to get a t time at Richmond? It’s is just as difficult to get a t time as other executive course. i know some people don’t like sarasota either because it’s pretty easy. Marsh Bend needs to get cleaned up to take some pressure off Richmond.

Richmond is the "shiny new toy" that everyone wants to try...

I just looked a Richmond t-times for tomorrow...

I can book a time for 2 people, starting at 7:30am, pretty much all day long. It does get a bit crowded around 10:30-11:00, but times are still available...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by larcha

You make a very valid point. Pitch and putt and the putting course at the First Responders recreation center should be in a separate category. Playing there should not affect points for executive golf play. It also should not be counted as "holes of golf" when advertising the number of golf holes available in The Villages.

Agree on the point issue...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Agree---and those of us who can hit it much longer are highly unlikely to hit the turnpike. Having played Southern Oaks at least 20 times, it's pretty hard to hit it out of bounds, and from there you have 150-250 yds until you could hit the roadway. Not going to happen.

I've done it...

Yanked one left and it bounced of a berm and rolled about 10 yds OOB...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Papa_lecki

Exactly, if you have the club head speed to hit the ball 250, you have a good swing, and the ball is in the fairway.

One would think...

I remember playing in a charity tournament, years ago, with a former B'More Orioles outfielder. He could hit the ball 280-300, but we NEVER knew where it was going to go...

It was my home course, so I knew it well. We all hit first, trying to make sure we had one "in play" before he unloaded. Sometimes he helped us, sometimes... Well we're still waiting for those balls to come back to earth...

I remember the first hole, a dogleg right, forest on the right, to a blind green. The proper shot was straight along the tree line, anywhere from 200-250 yds.

Once we had that shot, he teed it up and asked, "Anyone ever go over the trees?"

I replied, "Well, not on purpose!" He laughed and said let's give it a go!"

He launched one, over the trees, directly in line with the green. I told him, "If it clears the trees, it could be amazing!"

We drove down and there was his ball, 10 feet from the pin. Of course, we all missed the eagle putt... D'oh!

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

Please don't hold your breathe while you're waiting for them.

Maybe not hold your breath, but you can play Southern Oaks and look across the turnpike and see that they are under construction. Last I heard, one was due to open later this year.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Papa_lecki

Exactly, if you have the club head speed to hit the ball 250, you have a good swing, and the ball is in the fairway.

Well, maybe not in the fairway, but certainly not 200 yards off line

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Maybe not hold your breath, but you can play Southern Oaks and look across the turnpike and see that they are under construction. Last I heard, one was due to open later this year.

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[Papa_lecki]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

One would think...

I remember playing in a charity tournament, years ago, with a former B'More Orioles outfielder. He could hit the ball 280-300, but we NEVER knew where it was going to go...

It was my home course, so I knew it well. We all hit first, trying to make sure we had one "in play" before he unloaded. Sometimes he helped us, sometimes... Well we're still waiting for those balls to come back to earth...

I remember the first hole, a dogleg right, forest on the right, to a blind green. The proper shot was straight along the tree line, anywhere from 200-250 yds.

Once we had that shot, he teed it up and asked, "Anyone ever go over the trees?"

I replied, "Well, not on purpose!" He laughed and said let's give it a go!"

He launched one, over the trees, directly in line with the green. I told him, "If it clears the trees, it could be amazing!"

We drove down and there was his ball, 10 feet from the pin. Of course, we all missed the eagle putt... D'oh!

Something similar happened to me golfing with a former NFL player. One time, the athleticism aligned, and he drove the green on a par 4, the rest of the day, all over the place.

[jabacon6669]

Sad to think that it's now all about the developer maximizing his dollar. The developer did a nice job laying out the championship courses further north, 27 holes, lined with homes. They look great. Championship courses are in short supply in the new areas. The focus has clearly changed.

[rustyp]

Originally Posted by larcha

You make a very valid point. Pitch and putt and the putting course at the First Responders recreation center should be in a separate category. Playing there should not affect points for executive golf play. It also should not be counted as "holes of golf" when advertising the number of golf holes available in The Villages.

First Responders has only a putting course no pitch and putt. There is no reservation system for putt courses. First come first serve. Nothing to do with the point system also.

[HJBeck]

My wife and I enjoy the pitch and putt golf courses. Helps build short game skills. Haven’t noticed that they are the last to get filled. Maybe too much walking for some people. ??

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by jabacon6669

Sad to think that it's now all about the developer maximizing his dollar. The developer did a nice job laying out the championship courses further north, 27 holes, lined with homes. They look great. Championship courses are in short supply in the new areas. The focus has clearly changed.

Look at post #114………I see 4 champs. All within close proximity.

[sianagers@att.net]

Ok so my hubby and I LOVE the pitch and putt. Why ? Because we work still and moved near my folks because we love them! I wanted to take up golf since it’s my parents love. Marsh pitch and putt allows us to “play with them “ it’s really the only course you would want many of us on and all of my points (which aren’t many lol) are used here. I am sure if you’ve seen me you would be praising God I was NOT on your courses! I am pretty confident other novices feel the same ! Golf etiquette is pretty strict if you had us trying to play the executive courses too soon you would be posting about that instead 🤣🙃🤗