Originally Posted by BrianL99 (Post 2379128)

The home elevations in TV are no different than most anywhere else in FL. In fact, much of the construction in TV is at a higher level than most. Unlike much of FL, we don't have a nearby ocean to absorb excess drainage.

Courses are closed all over Florida, read the news.

The reason TV golf courses may appear to be more affected than other areas, is the development strategy in TV is different than in most other places. We are a golf-centric community. We need huge amounts of lateral space to accommodate the courses. Unlike most housing developments, TV opted to use that lateral space for a dual purpose ... water detention and golf. Genius move.

The majority of the golf courses don't become "drainage areas", until we reach about a 25 year storm event ... once every 25 years. Other golf courses only flood in a 50 or 100 year storm. 1000's of acres of land, serving a dual purpose, that's likely to impact TV residents, once during the time they live in The Villages.. GENIUS !

Originally Posted by hdanielblank (Post 2378820)

I just read in another forum that The Villages has indicated that it will likely be another three weeks before any courses will be reopened. Is this true? If true, has this ever happened before in the history of The Villages. Do you think that this is fair recovery time given the "monster" nature of Milton or do you think they should be able to reopen a few executive and championship courses sooner? I haven't been here longer to have a valid opinion so I'd like to hear from you.

Originally Posted by coleprice (Post 2379188)

Most courses in The Villages have been cleaned up and are ready for play - Tees, Fairways & Greens are DRY and in Great Shape. Those that don't have overflowing ponds should be reopened immediately, followed soon by courses whose ponds are lowered to acceptable levels.

Originally Posted by coleprice (Post 2379188)

Most courses in The Villages have been cleaned up and are ready for play - Tees, Fairways & Greens are DRY and in Great Shape. Those that don't have overflowing ponds should be reopened immediately, followed soon by courses whose ponds are lowered to acceptable levels.

Originally Posted by ankeny (Post 2379210)

It would be nice if they used this time to aerate the greens instead of waiting until the courses open.

Originally Posted by hdanielblank (Post 2378820)

I just read in another forum that The Villages has indicated that it will likely be another three weeks before any courses will be reopened. Is this true? If true, has this ever happened before in the history of The Villages. Do you think that this is fair recovery time given the "monster" nature of Milton or do you think they should be able to reopen a few executive and championship courses sooner? I haven't been here longer to have a valid opinion so I'd like to hear from you.

Originally Posted by hdanielblank (Post 2378820)

I just read in another forum that The Villages has indicated that it will likely be another three weeks before any courses will be reopened. Is this true? If true, has this ever happened before in the history of The Villages. Do you think that this is fair recovery time given the "monster" nature of Milton or do you think they should be able to reopen a few executive and championship courses sooner? I haven't been here longer to have a valid opinion so I'd like to hear from you.

Originally Posted by Birdrm (Post 2379252)

I live directly across from Red Fox Executive course and I took a walk around and it is certainly playable as even the low areas between tee and green have dried up now? They might be waiting for Grey Fox which is in a lower area in some spots and might still be wet?

Originally Posted by BrianL99 (Post 2379213)

Perhaps The VIllages golf management should completely ignore common sense and good agronomy practices and allow posters on TOTV to make decisions about how to manage golf courses?

I'm sure that would work well.

Originally Posted by Maker (Post 2379300)

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.

Originally Posted by Maker (Post 2379300)

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.

Originally Posted by tophcfa (Post 2378931)

Plenty of time to chill out when I die.

Originally Posted by blueash (Post 2378829)

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

Originally Posted by Aces4 (Post 2379044)

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.

Originally Posted by 4$ALE (Post 2379282)

:highfive:

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 :censored: personal challenge.

Originally Posted by Maker (Post 2379300)

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.

Originally Posted by bdeminico (Post 2379152)

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

Originally Posted by coleprice (Post 2379179)

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.

Originally Posted by I'm Popeye! (Post 2379330)

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

Originally Posted by tophcfa (Post 2379329)

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.

Originally Posted by tophcfa (Post 2379329)

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.

Originally Posted by I'm Popeye! (Post 2379325)

They already do; they spend most of their time on here... :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Originally Posted by 4$ALE (Post 2379352)

;) Baker's Golf Center in Lanesborough, MA | Berkshires Outside :gc:

Originally Posted by FloridaGuy66 (Post 2378835)

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

Originally Posted by Marathon Man (Post 2378882)

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

Originally Posted by BrianL99 (Post 2379355)

Driving range is too short, only 300 yards.

Originally Posted by Marathon Man (Post 2379328)

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

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 2378821)

Just be thankful how well the system prevented flooding

Originally Posted by coleprice (Post 2379179)

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.

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 2379307)

So many experts…………….