[nn0wheremann]

Originally Posted by village dreamer

front page in the sun today , pristine golf courses,how can they say that with a Straight face. i dont think greg hughes [ the reporter ] plays golf in the villages

It will get better after April 1, and still better after May 1. Bye bye snowbirds…

[DoreenH]

Originally Posted by village dreamer

front page in the sun today , pristine golf courses,how can they say that with a Straight face. i dont think greg hughes [ the reporter ] plays golf in the villages

Seeing that on the front page was a real joke! All I could think was that the Villages owners made them put that there to help cover-up the bad news about the golf courses. Or, maybe they're just reusing an article they ran about 10 years ago.

[Ellwoodrick]

Originally Posted by rjn5656

The villages should be embarassed to advertise any type of golf to prospective buyers with the conditions our courses are in. Never seen courses get so bad over the winter.

A friend and I just played Juliette Falls In Dunellon. The nicest course for the money I've played in the area in a long time. The course was immaculate and pristine. Well worth the drive.

$90.00 public rate.

A Bit About Our Course – Juliette Falls Golf Club


6933 SW 179th Ave Rd.
Dunnellon, FL 34432

[coleprice]

Originally Posted by dhdallas

He's not a reporter, he's an ad copywriter paid to write only positive pieces of propaganda for suckers dumb enough to actually pay money for a marketing tool disguised as a newspaper.

Golfers shopping for homes in The Villages should NOT purchase a New Home in the Southern Areas. Rather, they should buy a pre-owned home in the Northern or Middle areas which have plenty of golf courses nearby since the Developer has not built enough Executive Golf Courses in the South.

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by nn0wheremann

It will get better after April 1, and still better after May 1. Bye bye snowbirds…

Without the snowbirds, most of the courses wouldn’t generate enough revenue to exist.

[manaboutown]

Originally Posted by village dreamer

front page in the sun today , pristine golf courses,how can they say that with a Straight face. i dont think greg hughes [ the reporter ] plays golf in the villages

Maybe they misspelled "prison"

[Shipping up to Boston]

Originally Posted by nn0wheremann

It will get better after April 1, and still better after May 1. Bye bye snowbirds…

I have no issue with snowbirds. With or without them, chronic complainers will still hold down the fort. Remember, when the snow melts the dirt rises....

[NJRICHARD]

Ok, so now what??
We all love playing golf, and how do we rectify the situation? We must list what we want and then find a way of getting it. The courses are interrible condition; why? Who is responsible? And how do we change it??

[Paul1934]

Sad conditions generally south of 466. Played Hacienda this morning, “pristine “.

[Flyers999]

Originally Posted by Paul1934

Sad conditions generally south of 466. Played Hacienda this morning, “pristine “.

I've been playing three champion courses regularily that are north of 466 and they are fine.

[shut the front door]

Watch yourself. The Koolaid queen has declared that the golf courses are fine. Now bow and kiss the ring of the developer.

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by Paul1934

Sad conditions generally south of 466. Played Hacienda this morning, “pristine “.

Played TDS this afternoon and the conditions were very good, absolutely nothing to complain about there.

[pokeefe45@aol.com]

Originally Posted by coleprice

Golfers shopping for homes in The Villages should NOT purchase a New Home in the Southern Areas. Rather, they should buy a pre-owned home in the Northern or Middle areas which have plenty of golf courses nearby since the Developer has not built enough Executive Golf Courses in the South.

I cringe when I hear this argument about 'north versus south'. I lived north of 466 for 3 years and now live way down south of 44 in a new Village. I'm an avid golfer, and very happy with my choices down here, but even MORE excited about what my NEW choices will be in 2024 and 2025. Not sure if you are trying to be facetious or not-but if you're not-you need to revisit the facts about courses-both existing and under construction.

[Bay Kid]

Originally Posted by nn0wheremann

It will get better after April 1, and still better after May 1. Bye bye snowbirds…

By snowbirds are you referring to owners or renters?

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by nn0wheremann

It will get better after April 1, and still better after May 1. Bye bye snowbirds…

Originally Posted by Bay Kid

By snowbirds are you referring to owners or renters?

You bring up a good point. A lot of people blame "snowbirds" for a variety of problems, which is probably unfair in general. Having thought about this, here is my "pecking order" of who is most likely to take care of not only golf courses, but amenities in general, as well as be a good neighbor because the are invested in our community:

1) Full Time owners
2) Snowbirds who own, especially those that stay here 6 months+
3) Adult guests of owners
4) Renters of 1 month+ that come back year after year, usually to same home
5) Other renters of 1 month+
6) Adult caregivers, i:e: substance abusers living on mommy's couch
7) Guests that are teenage grandchildren, especially those of "permissive" grandparents
8) Noisy, whiny, brats age 2-10
9) SHORT TERM RENTERS I:E: AIRBNB TENANTS OF LESS THAN 1 WEEK.

Feel free to add a category or dispute that list.