[I'm Popeye!]

Originally Posted by blueash

Yeah, right on, and don't forget I need credit for any rainy days where there were no points, oh and days that were cart path only as I don't golf those days, and any too cold days too and heat emergency over 95 degree days too. I need my $$ credits. /s

From what I understand from your post:
You don't ask for your money back when paying in advance on a canceled concert...

[I'm Popeye!]

Originally Posted by Aces4

As I posted in a similar thread:

A change of perspective regarding the golf courses... they are primarily water retention and detention areas. When the areas aren't in use for water storage, one is welcome to use the golf courses built within to make people think they have fine golf courses. It all balances out, one just needs to develop another hobby other than golf for the "closed" days.

They already do; they spend most of their time on here...

[Marathon Man]

Originally Posted by 4$ALE

I've learned in my 20 years full time here..... never say "How self-centered and arrogant can some people be?" ...... because they take it as a personal challenge.

Well said.

[Marathon Man]

Originally Posted by Maker

HERE IS A PROBLEM SITUATION
Today, Golf courses are closed to dry out.
Ponds are being lowered by running irrigation on golf courses.
Adding more water daily.
That delays reopening for many weeks.
People are understanding, but they are not happy.

HERE IS A SOLUTION
What if everyone who uses pond water for irrigation (south areas only) were granted free use of that water for the month?
People would irrigate their lawns.
Pond levels would soon return to normal.
Golf courses would dry out very quickly without all that extra irrigation running continuously.

Golf could reopen in a week. That generates MONEY
People are happy playing golf again.
Everybody else is happy watering their lawns with free pond water.

Do you plan to take your idea to the policy makers? Sending it here will do nothing.

[tophcfa]

Reports from people who have played open courses outside the bubble would be greatly appreciated. Hoping to get out for a few rounds in the next couple weeks.

[I'm Popeye!]

Originally Posted by bdeminico

Sounds like you should take up another hobby. Or use the "pay as you go" method

Originally Posted by coleprice

I've checked out several of the courses and they are ready to be played. Fairways are clear and dry (as a bone). Tees and Greens look great. Most courses do not have overflowing ponds, so they are ready for play. To maintain its commitment to residents of The Villages', courses that don't have overflowing ponds should be reopened immediately, while those courses with overflowing ponds should be ready for play within a week or two and reopened at that time.

I read somewhere that they are making the courses perfectly plush and waiting for the "Snowbirds" to arrive before they reopen.
Fake News:

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by I'm Popeye!

I read somewhere that they are making the course perfectly plush and waiting for the "Snowbirds" to arrive before they reopen.
Fake News:

Actually, they are waiting for the Snowbirds to arrive so they can Jack up the greens fees.

[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

Reports from people who have played open courses outside the bubble would be greatly appreciated. Hoping to get out for a few rounds in the next couple weeks.

There is not much to choose from, if you're looking for a quality course & conditions.

Juliette Falls is always in great condition. Not a great layout in my opinion, but in good shape.

Candler Hills is usually in ok condition, goofy layout.

Mission Inn has 1 great course, 1 ok course. Conditions have been spotty for the last couple of years.

Harbor Hills has a few good holes, but the conditions have always been awful when I've played there.

[Normal]

I enjoy courses outside the bubble too. It gives golfers a chance to experience new courses, dine at other places outside the villages and to meet new people.

Ocala and Orlando have great courses. But there are courses everywhere. The Continental, Pennebrooke, and Inverness just off the top of my head are all close and relatively cheap. If you really want to golf, the options are quite extensive and very affordable.

[4$ALE]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

Reports from people who have played open courses outside the bubble would be greatly appreciated. Hoping to get out for a few rounds in the next couple weeks.

Baker's Golf Center in Lanesborough, MA | Berkshires Outside

[4$ALE]

Originally Posted by I'm Popeye!

They already do; they spend most of their time on here...

[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by 4$ALE

Baker's Golf Center in Lanesborough, MA | Berkshires Outside

Driving range is too short, only 300 yards.

[kkingston57]

Originally Posted by FloridaGuy66

Does anyone have any recommendations on closeby courses outside of TV that are reasonably priced to play 9 or 18 holes?

Played Harbor Hills on 10-14. Dry but a lot of debris and rough was thick, but not any thicker than TV courses

[kkingston57]

Originally Posted by Marathon Man

Well said. People just don't seem to understand that costs don't go to zero when the courses are closed.

Worse, expenses higher. Tree companies are in demand and bet they are getting top dollar.

[4$ALE]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

Driving range is too short, only 300 yards.

I know..... I have to choke down on my irons.