[Papa_lecki]

If you update, long term maintenance costs go down. You don’t need to pay someone to answer to phone to change your credit card on thevillages.net

You need the cash to pay now (line of credit or loan) - then the new system is capitalized and depreciated, so the impact to the statement of activities (a non profit/governemnt income statement) is lessened.

[wisbad1]

Originally Posted by toddsmig

TV hasn't updated their online golf system in decades. Especially same day, having to call multiple courses in the hopes of maybe finding a tee time wastes golfers' time, and the starters'/pro shops' time. Most courses nowadays (outside of TV) have "real time" tee times right on their website. As a reservation is made, the site updates immediately. Calling around course to course is archaic. Id#'s and the "points" system could all easily be integrated into a new real-time, entirely web based system.

Just pay $8. and you can see them

[mrf0151]

I know off topic but talk about outdated web sites, how about this TOTV site. They need a web master to really revamp this also. Seems very old school.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by mrf0151

I know off topic but talk about outdated web sites, how about this TOTV site. They need a web master to really revamp this also. Seems very old school.

But, but it’s free! Enjoy.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by wisbad1

Just pay $8. and you can see them

Same day?

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by mrf0151

I know off topic but talk about outdated web sites, how about this TOTV site. They need a web master to really revamp this also. Seems very old school.

First.....................Villagers are Old School.

Second................ToTV just went thru an update. You have an option, New Version vs. Old Version. That was painful enough.

[mtdjed]

Originally Posted by toddsmig

TV hasn't updated their online golf system in decades. Especially same day, having to call multiple courses in the hopes of maybe finding a tee time wastes golfers' time, and the starters'/pro shops' time. Most courses nowadays (outside of TV) have "real time" tee times right on their website. As a reservation is made, the site updates immediately. Calling around course to course is archaic. Id#'s and the "points" system could all easily be integrated into a new real-time, entirely web based system.

What you request is great, but more than just a new system is involved. Perhaps you are the problem and not the system.

Consider what happens that affects the system.

Cancellations are often called in or found when the person does not show up. The starter shacks may not have computer access nor time to enter all changes. Even if the starter did have access to computer, he would still get manual input phoned in or by walk ups. He may be busy collecting money from guests, persons who need to pay trail fees, cart rentals. He would have to have access to real time schedules as persons show up and his preprinted schedule with notes would be obsolete. With tee times scheduled every 8,9 or 10 minutes, the starter must keep the unruly mob of cats in line and moving.

And much of the hectic activity is caused by people who don't use the automatic system to start with. They are the ones who call around at the last minute searching for tee times that match their needs. I golf 3 times a week using the scheduling system to reserve times. If I find that I want to play after the schedule is in place, I still have three days to search for an open time on the system. If I wait for the day of play consistently, perhaps I am the problem and not the system.

[jarodrig]

Originally Posted by togabill

How about not charging a point to play any of those pitch and putts? Also put them on a different reservation system.
When looking for a real executive tee time is difficult because 99.9% of the openings are on those pitch and putts. Maybe if there were no points people would play them more. Plus then you would be able to see real executive tee times that are open.

I don’t think points have anything to do with it.

Many (if not most) are unwilling, unable or too lazy to walk the course.

THAT is why you see their open tee times all of the time .

[mrf0151]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

First.....................Villagers are Old School.

Second................ToTV just went thru an update. You have an option, New Version vs. Old Version. That was painful enough.

First, you are right about that

Second, that new version upgrade was ho-hum.

[ldj1938]

People from all over the world have come here to see our reservation works. It works very well in my (25 years) experience. OK it does cost you $8 a month, but I believe you might have access from a phone in the pro shops. You can even do it on your phone or computer. Trying to call the pro shops is silly and a total waste of time.

[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by ldj1938

Trying to call the pro shops is silly and a total waste of time.

Calling the Pro Shop is the ONLY way to book a Tee Time on the same day, without going directly to the course.

[Papa_lecki]

Originally Posted by mtdjed

Cancellations are often called in or found when the person does not show up. The starter shacks may not have computer access nor time to enter all changes. Even if the starter did have access to computer, he would still get manual input phoned in or by walk ups. He may be busy collecting money from guests, persons who need to pay trail fees, cart rentals. He would have to have access to real time schedules as persons show up and his preprinted schedule with notes would be obsolete. With tee times scheduled every 8,9 or 10 minutes, the starter must keep the unruly mob of cats in line and moving.

Change the workflow. Put a tablet or a PC in all the starter shacks, and have the checkin by electronic vs paper.
$800 for a new computer for each starter shack won’t break the bank. One big capital purchase.

[Flyers999]

I have no problem with the current system. I've never had to call around for a tee time, because I actually know the night before whether I want to play the next day. I guess a new system could record whether someone is playing nine or 18, which would allow someone to "squeeze in" the night before, but that would just cause more players on the course. Which would cause worse course conditions.
On a similar topic, I heard someone complain that now the account holder gets points if someone in his/her group doesn't show. Can anyone confirm this?

[jarodrig]

Originally Posted by Flyers999

On a similar topic, I heard someone complain that now the account holder gets points if someone in his/her group doesn't show. Can anyone confirm this?

Highly doubtful.

But, call the tee times office to get an ACCURATE answer. 352-750-4558.

All you will get here are opinions and speculation….. (like my speculation that the info is BS !)

Please report back after you call….

[justjim]

Maybe best to “let a sleeping dog lie”.