Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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As I mentioned, Southern Oaks is maintained by a staff that is employed by The Villages, (developer). I think, but not 100% sure, that TDS is also maintained by a staff employed by TV’s. |
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I agree with your points on centralized management of the executive courses. The same can be said for the championship courses which could be under the same management but I believe they are completely separated free m each other. The question is how to get it done.
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My wife and I have not golfed for several years now, but old friends in TV are unanimous in saying how bad some of the Championship courses are, and that far too many Execs are dire. Something is definitely broken, and needs fixing, and even the largest 'Rose Tinted' spectacles need a clean now and again! What is new, and unheard of, is even some of the diehards, who would attack any detrimental post or poster on any subject concerning The Villages on TOTV, are voicing dissatisfaction with course conditions. There is definitely something wrong. |
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I need to correct my claim about TDS. I just looked on Golf The Villages and it says that maintenance is handled by Down To Earth.
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TDS isn't maintained by the Developer, based on what 2 different employees told me, in the last 2 weeks. According to what I was told, the "contractor" who maintained TDS, GV & Lopez has been moved down "south" to help with construction and/or grow in. The contractor that maintains Palmer & others, has taken over GV, TDS & LL. The information flow in TV isn't always credible, but the people who told me this, *should* know the facts. [Just read your correction. That follows what I've been told. Thanks for posting it] Last edited by BrianL99; 03-03-2024 at 02:36 PM. |
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I'd love to go to work for the Villages golf operation and would do it for much less than 1/2 what I was getting paid, when I had to make a living. That said, I doubt they'd want me. I'm much too opinionated and not one to "toe the company line", when things are amiss. If I ever hear that TV really wants to make a change in the way they manage and operate their golf courses. I'll be first in line at the job window. |
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Rolled greens. People here are lucky to have greens which consist of having grass on more than 50% on the surface area and mowed(exec courses) |
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A Villages Golf Curiosity
Last Wednesday I golfed Destin to fort Walton at Bonifay. I was a fourth on my reservation and the other three were together on another reservation. As such I could use my cart and they could use the two carts they came in. That’s the rule btw.
With three carts one must drive in the rough and use the 90 degree rule to cross the fairway. To my surprise, the other two carts also drove the rough and used the 90 degree rule or walked from the rough to their ball if it was near. It was not a 90 degree rule day. These three as well as I sanded or replaced divots and fixed their ball marks. We also all fixed any other ball marks we found. That’s how it should be done. All greens were in great shape btw. |
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No matter what there are two different entities, the developer(AKA Morss family) and the Districts. Each needs to figure out the best way to solve this problem. Will give the developer credit, as most of their courses are in good shape except 1 or 2. Also execs in the north end are in good shape and still are very busy.
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It appears to be a problem of the blind leading the blind. People without necessary turf management expertise are directing maintenance performed by glorified lawn care companies. I believe that it would be of great benefit for a person with your resume to have a chat with the two gentleman named in this thread. I am a retired PGA professional with over 30 years in the business. Perhaps I could send them an email introducing them to you and suggesting a meeting. DM me your contact info if you'd like to try this. |
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They have the money to build a new high school better than a lot of small colleges. Rather than worry about a perfect physical plant to attract better workers, most parents would be really interested in the advanced placement programs and how many students apply to the very best colleges. |
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