They can’t play the executives, unless a friend gets them a guest pass, in which case, they may play a few rounds, but the Villages will pick it up if a guest pass is playing a lot of Executive golf. TV will protect their asset (the golf courses)
they can play championships, if they pay the greens fee. If a resident of Hammock Oaks was such a big golfer, they would buy in The Villages. Yes, there might be a dozen who are trying to game the system, but I don’t anticipate a huge number of tee times being taken by Hammock Oaks residents.

Which is it? The Villages Championship courses suck, play outside the bubble, it’s a better value.
Or buy outside the Villages, and come into the bubble and play these great courses?
Hammock Oaks resident are doing what so many on TOTV preach - play outside TV.

Town squares
 

As far as restaurants and shops in the town squares, they really don’t care where people live. Their money is just as good as village residents. As far as the entertainment areas, no way to stop anyone going to the music venues.

Not true. They would not be able to get a guest pass.

From Village Community Development Districts
Eligibility Requirements:
A resident with a valid resident ID card can apply for a guest ID card. A qualified guest is defined as an individual whose current residence is outside Lake, Marion and Sumter counties. A resident who has a son, daughter, grandchild or great grandchild (and their spouses) who reside in Lake, Marion or Sumter counties may apply for an in-area guest ID card.

Issuance:
Guest ID cards are issued for a guest(s) whose current residence is outside Lake, Marion and Sumter counties for up to 30 days from the issue date. Guest ID card renewals may be requested after the 30th day for an additional 30 days and renewals may continue to be issued every 30 days. The in-area guest ID card for qualified family members is valid for one year from date of issuance.

That’s what most will never understand about the squares. Yes it’s an amenity to TV community but the developer knows it can’t sustain itself solely on those seeking to redeem 15% off ‘I’m old’ discounts and occupying seats all day/night with water and lemon wedges. It’s marketing by other developments and neighboring communities are the heartbeat of its success, growth and sustainability.

They changed their website after many Villagers complained to them. Now it reads, "You have your choice of area golf courses near The Villages to practice your swing."

No matter the case, if it is here (TV), they will come. People walk on the execs and play after the last tee time (course closed). There is no ID checker, nor ambassador. Guaranteed not all of these people are Villagers, nor the guest of Villagers.

Guaranteed? How so?

You know the lyrics.....if it’s said on TOTV.....it’s a guarantee

Hummm ? Wonder what they are referring to ? ? Seems no one would take a chance (legally) to advertise something like that, and yes, "80+ courses in the Villages", even that part makes you wonder why they would take such a chance ?

"Area" much smarter choice for public advertising I'd say....lol... The Villages seems to have an extensive legal bench, I'd not want to tempt fate. Still, even using "area", 80 courses in this area where non residents/public can play seems a stretch, but perhaps so. Spruce Creek, Del Webb, Water Oak, and so many retirement communities south of Leesburg and Ocala are all open to non residents so might be 80, but sure not "golf cart accessible" LOL, LOL !

:rolleyes: Maybe "Alissa Heinerscheid" is in charge of their advertising?? :shrug:

Dead Link.

I wonder if Mita Minton deliberately orchestrated the misinformation as part of her ongoing crusade against The Villages as her former employer.

The link in the first post does not work as it points to the news source which shall not be named. You can still open that site manually and find the article.

The link in the article still works.

As has been mentioned previously, the ad has now been edited to remove the incorrect information.