[DARFAP]

Originally Posted by peachpit

Will the old rules still apply, like only 90 degrees across the fairway?

The 90 degree rule is always in effect, at any golf course. Standard rule.

[kkingston57]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

Starter said, new rule....absolutely no more than 2 carts. No different reservation exceptions.

Ride with strangers who smoke.

In meantime at Hacienda, no place to park golf carts around 12:00 PM and that was on a day when only 18 holes were open. Most of carts were parked there due to fact that golfers take cart to course and leave it at clubhouse when they ride with another person.

[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

Starter said, new rule....absolutely no more than 2 carts. No different reservation exceptions.

Ride with strangers who smoke.

Nope, won't do it. Hubby does not play. I am always happy to share with another female, but have been ordered many times to either get into cart with a male or female who was already smoking in the starting line, or chose not to play. I always chose to go home and just take the "hit" on points. Just too uncomfortable a way to play a round and enjoy a relaxed afternoon and make new friends.

[Two Bills]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

BUT (pun intended)....that would only leave "ifs" and "ands"

What!

No "maybe's?"

[Two Bills]

Originally Posted by CybrSage

Glad I never took up golf. Being looked down upon for learning from the beginning is not my idea of fun.

Is elitism and mocking those who are new taught at advanced training level classes or does it come about naturally after playing a while?

Sorry. Can't agree.
I have played golf for many years.
Bad golf extremely well, and good golf badly. Depends what I turn up as on the day.
All golfers, good or bad, have the days when they wished they had gone fishing instead, and days when you wish you were playing a straight 36 holes.
I have experienced extreme sympathy, outright, and total derision from my mates, (Rules of Golf 2359 sec. p37x. [Allowed when playing for money] ) even hysterical laughter, but never a hint of being looked down upon.
The golfing Gods are evil, and you never know when they will strike, and select you as their 'victim of the day!'
If only politics were as kind and understanding as golfers!

[BPRICE1234]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

Starter said, new rule....absolutely no more than 2 carts. No different reservation exceptions.

Ride with strangers who smoke.

I would absolutely refuse to ride with a smoker. I am mildly disabled with breathing issues. I don't look sick until I start coughing and can't stop.

I also refuse to get a handicap permit because I don't want to be an easy victim.

[Mortal1]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

We need to come up with a new sport name, that distinguishes between playing an Executive Course and playing Championship courses. Playing a Championship course is generally "playing golf" ... I'm not sure what's going on with Executive courses, but it's not "golf".

There's no practical way to walk the majority of Championship courses. Championship golf in TV was designed to be played in carts. A foursome walking most any Championship course, assuming they survive, would be on the course for close to 5 hours. It's simple math, based on the distance from Greens to Tees and between 9's.

I don't have much experience with the Execs, but it seems that eliminating carts completely on those courses, would be the best thing TV could do, to improve conditions, reduce demand and keep residents healthier.

From now on, if I make a post regarding playing or conditions on Championship courses, I'm going to use the word "GOLF", if referring to play on Executive courses, it will be "*golf*". It's just not the same game and comparing them, is like comparing Pickleball to Tennis.

In executive golf you use the same equipment and it's played the same way. In pickle ball the racket is NOT like tennis...the pickle ball is NOT like the tennis ball

Need a new comparison.

[LeRoySmith]

Originally Posted by Mortal1

In executive golf you use the same equipment and it's played the same way. In pickle ball the racket is NOT like tennis...the pickle ball is NOT like the tennis ball

Need a new comparison.

You are correct. Others are wrong.

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by kkingston57

In meantime at Hacienda, no place to park golf carts around 12:00 PM and that was on a day when only 18 holes were open. Most of carts were parked there due to fact that golfers take cart to course and leave it at clubhouse when they ride with another person.

But the construction of Villas is coming along rapidly where the much larger parking lot, with ample space, used to be.

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

I don't have much experience with the Execs, but it seems that eliminating carts completely on those courses, would be the best thing TV could do, to improve conditions, reduce demand and keep residents healthier.

The Villages is a retirement community for senior citizens. Many residents have knee and or hip replacements and/or are in their final years. Many residents simply can’t walk the courses, but that shouldn’t mean they can no longer play. It would be healthier for many residents to play using a cart than to not play at all. Many residents play the Championship courses until they reach a point in their life where those courses become too challenging and then transition to the Executives. Others play the Championship courses when the slow season rates are in effect and then can only afford to play the Executives during busy season. Plus, the trail fees paid to ride the Executives are part of the budget used to maintain those courses. And don’t forget another important factor, pace of play. The use of carts will never be eliminated on the Executives.

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by CybrSage

Glad I never took up golf. Being looked down upon for learning from the beginning is not my idea of fun.

Is elitism and mocking those who are new taught at advanced training level classes or does it come about naturally after playing a while?

I don’t care if I’m playing behind Scottie Scheffler or someone shooting a 120. As long as whoever it is keeps up with the group in front of them, it’s all good.

[Snakster66]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

I don’t care if I’m playing behind Scottie Scheffler or someone shooting a 120. As long as whoever it is keeps up with the group in front of them, it’s all good.

This. 100% this.

[FloridaGuy66]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

I don't have much experience with the Execs, but it seems that eliminating carts completely on those courses, would be the best thing TV could do, to improve conditions, reduce demand and keep residents healthier.

I'm still trying to figure out how making people golf less frequently will make them "healthier". I golf with a group that plays 3-4 rounds per week, usually 3 execs with cart and 1 pitch n putt where walking is mandatory. It's very doubtful that our full group could handle walking 3 execs plus the 1 pitch n putt every week due to various health issues. By my estimate that would be over 6 miles of walking per week just on the golf course.

Banning carts would just mean less golf and more puttering around the house or sitting by the pool.

[GoldenBoy]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

We need to come up with a new sport name, that distinguishes between playing an Executive Course and playing Championship courses. Playing a Championship course is generally "playing golf" ... I'm not sure what's going on with Executive courses, but it's not "golf".

There's no practical way to walk the majority of Championship courses. Championship golf in TV was designed to be played in carts. A foursome walking most any Championship course, assuming they survive, would be on the course for close to 5 hours. It's simple math, based on the distance from Greens to Tees and between 9's.

I don't have much experience with the Execs, but it seems that eliminating carts completely on those courses, would be the best thing TV could do, to improve conditions, reduce demand and keep residents healthier.

From now on, if I make a post regarding playing or conditions on Championship courses, I'm going to use the word "GOLF", if referring to play on Executive courses, it will be "*golf*". It's just not the same game and comparing them, is like comparing Pickleball to Tennis.

When and where did you get your Green Jacket?