Talk of The Villages Florida - Extending a Six Month Priority Golf Membership to a Year

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Originally Posted by Daxdog (Post 1744290)

Why don’t you just go to the office. You will be surprised at the service you get face to face

I doubt that the office is open for normal business.....

Sounds reasonable either way, but the Villages are in the money making business so I’m sure it’s going to go in their favor. What is Priority Golf?

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Originally Posted by Davelinda91 (Post 1744361)

Sounds reasonable either way, but the Villages are in the money making business so I’m sure it’s going to go in their favor. What is Priority Golf?

LOL ! You must not be a golfer .

Priority golf is a membership you pay for which gives you lower fees for Championship courses, priority on tee times, pays for the executive courses trail fees and gives you access to priority pools .

If I have forgotten something I’m sure someone will point it out .

Office is closed, but I can tell you that not everyone who is answering the phones is giving out the correct information. My issue was different than yours however, I insisted on speaking to someone else, since I was given incorrect information from 2 different people, when we left in October. Again incorrect info when we returned in February.

This time I insisted on speaking to someone who works in the golf membership office. The call was returned in an hour, yes the info I had received in October and February was incorrect. My problem was fixed immediately, with a confirmation in the mail within 2 days.

I think they are spread a little thin, but those who answer phones should not be giving out answers

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Originally Posted by Davelinda91 (Post 1744361)

Sounds reasonable either way, but the Villages are in the money making business so I’m sure it’s going to go in their favor. What is Priority Golf?

You take a shot at The Villages..........and then ask what is priority golf?

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Originally Posted by fgsJr (Post 1744161)

My wife and I are Snowbirds (sorry). We own a Villa in Amelia and for 6 years we have paid for the 6-month Golf Priority membership (6-months = $792, Annual = $990, for a couple). I thought perhaps I could extend the 6-mth membership to a year membership by paying the difference of ~$200 as we are not able to travel under the circumstances: Covid19.

I spoke with a nice woman, “Sue”, at the Golf and Tennis Admin to inquire whether we could extend our 6 month membership to a year and pay the difference of $200 in consideration of our plight…Sue told me that the only option I have is to pay for another 6 months ($792) that I cannot extend my 6 month membership to a year. (under normal circumstances I can understand this…).

I asked to speak to her supervisor to see if an exception could be made and was told that her manager, “Kala”, was busy and would call me back. I haven’t heard back yet as I am sure Kala is rather busy…. My feeling is that with the unprecedented situation we find ourselves in there might be some accommodations made by The Villages to allow for a one-time extension. We will see when “Kala” returns my call.

Am I being unreasonable in asking for an extension for the $200 difference rather than having to pay another $800 for the next 6 months??? (Had I known last fall that I’d be here this summer due to the pandemic I would have gladly paid the annual fee).

I appreciate any feedback, I don’t mean to be a complainer or rabble-rouser…

Unless we are in for another big surprise like the large increase in Winter rates, the Summer rates should be much lower than now. You might find the lower rates do not justify the need for a Priority membership. Just a thought....... And, if they decide to close the courses, you do not loose again.

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Originally Posted by bagboy (Post 1744190)

Why don't you gladly pay for one year, then you'll be set for next winter.

Bingo!!

You can only count on the owners to do what is in their best interests, not yours. Just like playing golf off of dyed dormant bermuda instead of nice plush winter rye.

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Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 1744376)

You take a shot at The Villages..........and then ask what is priority golf?

That is precious 😂 👍

I totally get it. I agree an extension for the difference should be allowed. Let's show compasion to those of us who support the golf courses.
It's one of the few outlets we have during these tough times. Most of us are on fixed incomes so any latitude the Golf Course Managment can extend to you and others in the same situation will be appreciated.

I say keep trying. Most companies are trying their hardest to help in this crazy time. FL friendliest town should too.

When my husband had surgery and could not play for several months and with a doctor's letter we did get some credit to our next years renewal. We had a full year membership. So maybe they will come up with something. This is all new situation going on.

Call the t time office

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Originally Posted by fgsJr (Post 1744161)

It seems to me the idea is to encourage people to join in and have fun. IMHO, I think they should add a discounted monthly rate for all of the 6 additional months, one month at a time. This would accommodate many snowbird schedules and make a lot of part-time residents happy as well as bring in more money. And while we're discussing this idea, let's include gym memberships which suffer the same oversight.

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Originally Posted by Davelinda91 (Post 1744361)

Sounds reasonable either way, but the Villages are in the money making business so I’m sure it’s going to go in their favor. What is Priority Golf?

This absolutley made me laugh.