[ficoguy]

Originally Posted by wisbad1

Went to get mail yesterday, people walking their dogs on mangrove golf course. Course must be a dog park after 4:00 .

As if it’s not difficult enough to keep up the courses - they probably don’t pick up their dogs “Lincoln Logs” either

[PoolBrews]

The ambassodor I spoke to yesterday before playing said they have instituted a new policy for those that are caught on the course "illegall" after 4. They will be told to leave the course and will have their golfing privileges revoked for 30 days.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by maryl

People should be fine for walking there dogs on golf courses and fine heavily they even walk them by the mailboxes also like they think it’s a dog park

Wow, just wow 😳.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by ficoguy

As if it’s not difficult enough to keep up the courses - they probably don’t pick up their dogs “Lincoln Logs” either

Most weed choppers crap all over the courses and don’t follow simple rules. There will be always people who crap on rules.

[karostay]

Originally Posted by lrvalley

The ambassodor I spoke to yesterday before playing said they have instituted a new policy for those that are caught on the course "illegall" after 4. They will be told to leave the course and will have their golfing privileges revoked for 30 days.

By what authority

Judge Dredd - I AM THE LAW - YouTube

[tomhinz]

PLEASE 0bey the rules like everybody has to. You are NOT an exception.

[tomhinz]

GOOD GOOD GOOD what is the matter with people?

[tobiaszr]

Rhode Island closed their courses to Rhode Islanders only. 3 Massachusetts residents joined a Rhode Islander, in his car, to play in R.I.
At the end of the round, they were greeted by the police. Because of their violation, they were fined $500 and face 90 days in jail. Before the courses are closed, heavy fines may be the way to go. Removing their playing privileges is another thought. Lets not let a few ruin for all.

[eltingg]

Let's be honest, the only one being selfish is the Developer. They like to play dictator since they control the Villages.

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by eltingg

Let's be honest, the only one being selfish is the Developer. They like to play dictator since they control the Villages.

Post #5 since 2015

[billethkid]

Originally Posted by eltingg

Let's be honest, the only one being selfish is the Developer. They like to play dictator since they control the Villages.

Minority report duly noted.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by merrymini

What is it about these dog people? They closed the dog parks so they let their dogs run loose at the Wiechens preserve, against the rules, so that is now closed to people who want to see birds. Letting them walk on the golf courses, really? Walking them in public areas and by mailboxes where some do not clean up after their animals. It must get bad because there are signs asking people not to put dog feces in the garbage cans there. Most dog owners are responsible and considerate but the ones that are not are ruining for the rest of us. Stupid and ignorant.

They bring them into the supermarkets too, sometimes carrying them in their arms, sometimes wandering on retractable leashes where they can get their feces-eating faces right up to the bottom cereal box shelves...

Customers need to complain about that stuff if they see it happen. Since there's no responsibility on the dog owner to prove that his dog is a service dog, it's a liability issue to kick them out. But if a customer complains that the dog is doing something wrong, management can take action.

Service dogs need to be: 4 on the floor, on a 6' or shorter leash or harness, heel whenever the handler stops, follow close when the handler moves, and not be sniffing the merchandise. In other words - they MUST behave while they're "on duty." If they aren't on duty, they're not supposed to be in the store at all.

[JCMSr]

So here are the updated guidelines for golfing in The Villages during the current pandemic as posted by the villages management....

"Starting Wednesday, April 8, all Championship and Executive Golf Courses will close at 4:00pm following the last tee time. No tee times will be available after 4:00pm on any Championship or Executive golf courses. This means, anyone wishing to play golf must have a tee time prior to 4:00pm on any Championship or Executive course. Anyone found on a Championship or Executive golf course who did not have a tee time prior to 4:00pm will be asked to leave the course. As usual, all golf courses are for golfing traffic only."

Note the last sentence begins by "As usual". This is nothing new and has always been the rule for at least the 6 years that I have lived here. Golf courses can be a dangerous place for people out for a stroll and not paying attention. Heavy equipment used for maintenance can be actively working even if the course is closed. Many times I have noticed the maintenance crews out before the sun is up cutting the grass and taking care of other cleanup using their headlights to guide them. Do you really want to trust your life on whether they will seen you in time to avoid an accident as you casually stroll down the path with your dog? Please observe the rules and keep everyone safe. Just because you pay amenity/maintenance fees or trail fees does not give you the right to ignore the rules which are there for your safety first and not necessarily your convenience. Live with it!

[TOMMY D]

The reason people with dogs think golf courses replace dog parks are the same one who use my lawn. They feel entitled to let there dog do its business anywhere they take it other than their own lawn. There is such a thing as private property and rules.

[npwalters]

Originally Posted by asianthree

Had a 3:57 tee time yesterday. Ambassador on the course couple hole behind us. We finished pick up food, on the way back, on same course 3 set of people out walking dogs.

Assuming the golfers are all off the course; what does this hurt?