[another Linda]

Ok, middle of the night but I need to do a mini-rant if I hope to get any sleep. My sister and B-I-L, husband and I played golf late this afternoon. It was a special outing because BIL has been quite sick and will need to head home tomorrow (today!) for treatment. TV was great and issued him an accommodation even though he didn’t have the paperwork. We made a late afternoon tee time (more relaxed) so off we go, them riding and us walking, me and the 2 men hitting from the black tees, sister from gold. We were told when we checked in that things were really backed up, but that was alright with us. We were just glad to get out.

Let me say at the outset that we play ready golf and are pretty fast even though husband and I walk. Well, the complaints from the group behind us, delivered with a smile by the ambassador, started by the 3rd hole. Taking the cart off the path (that’s what the accommodation was all about), walkers not keeping up (couldn’t go any faster), hitting more than one ball (2 people hit balls into the water so hit 2nd off tee – we weren’t going anywhere anyway), hitting from black tees (I’m sure that was for my benefit and I’d already gotten 2 pars.) Every time we saw the ambassador approaching we cringed. To keep peace, I moved to gold (no more pars) and BIL quit after 4th hole because he didn’t need the aggravation. Our outing was totally ruined. And for what???? We still had to wait on every hole and so did the jerks behind us. I fault them and the smiling ambassador for delivering every complaint.

To top it all off, the lights on their cart when out on the ride home. We kept to the side streets when we could but needed to go a short distance on Morse. It was there that a delightful person slowed down and yelled, “Turn on your f***ing lights, a**h***!” I’d like to think none of these people were Villagers but ...

[mickey100]

There seem to be a higher number of jerks around lately. Don't let it bother you - you did everything right on the course. Sorry to hear your day didn't go well.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by another Linda

Ok, middle of the night but I need to do a mini-rant if I hope to get any sleep. My sister and B-I-L, husband and I played golf late this afternoon. It was a special outing because BIL has been quite sick and will need to head home tomorrow (today!) for treatment. TV was great and issued him an accommodation even though he didn’t have the paperwork. We made a late afternoon tee time (more relaxed) so off we go, them riding and us walking, me and the 2 men hitting from the black tees, sister from gold. We were told when we checked in that things were really backed up, but that was alright with us. We were just glad to get out.

Let me say at the outset that we play ready golf and are pretty fast even though husband and I walk. Well, the complaints from the group behind us, delivered with a smile by the ambassador, started by the 3rd hole. Taking the cart off the path (that’s what the accommodation was all about), walkers not keeping up (couldn’t go any faster), hitting more than one ball (2 people hit balls into the water so hit 2nd off tee – we weren’t going anywhere anyway), hitting from black tees (I’m sure that was for my benefit and I’d already gotten 2 pars.) Every time we saw the ambassador approaching we cringed. To keep peace, I moved to gold (no more pars) and BIL quit after 4th hole because he didn’t need the aggravation. Our outing was totally ruined. And for what???? We still had to wait on every hole and so did the jerks behind us. I fault them and the smiling ambassador for delivering every complaint.

To top it all off, the lights on their cart when out on the ride home. We kept to the side streets when we could but needed to go a short distance on Morse. It was there that a delightful person slowed down and yelled, “Turn on your f***ing lights, a**h***!” I’d like to think none of these people were Villagers but ...

Oh Linda. I am so sorry this happened to such a wonderful girl and her delightful family.

And here I was just saying that Ambassadors rarely get after people, now I hear this one was totally off base.

How danged sad too given all of the other circumstances.

[redwitch]

Shame you didn't complain to the Ambassador about their complaining. As you know, I don't golf, but I do know you and know that you would have done what was necessary to keep the speed up. What's really sad is that these boors basically won -- one of you quit playing, one used the shorter tee. And the Ambassador should have been ashamed of himself -- smiling or no -- he had to know that his constant coming up to you would make your group uncomfortable.

As to the jerk yelling at you, tis that time of year. Seems like even constructive criticism must be delivered by shouting and cursing.

So sorry this happened to you and yours.

[Happinow]

Its a shame that what should,have been a delightful outing turned out to be not so good. Some of the ambassadors can be quite sticky. Maybe if they return in the summer, you can go enjoy your golfing day.

On the other hand, we golfed yesterday and there were 4 walkers ahead of us. While I applaud them for getting some exercise, they really held up the pace of the game. Especially with four walkers, why wouldn't they use a cart and then take a walk afterward off the course for some exercise?? Then, on the 8th hole they got lost and ended up trying to tee off on the 3rd hole again because they had no idea where they were. They didn't follow the cart path so they were wondering all over the course. They told us they were lost. we pointed them to the path and said "follow the yellow brick road". So you can imagine how backed up things got after that.

[nitehawk]

if the ambassadors kept the pace moving and had the authority or tell a group to skip a hole when they are slow - not saying you were wrong - either keep up or take up your ball and move on for slow players ---- please do not tell me i am retired and what is my hurry ----- well i have a shelf live and a lot of thing to do yet on my bucket list

[ncr2482]

Originally Posted by Happinow

Its a shame that what should,have been a delightful outing turned out to be not so good. Some of the ambassadors can be quite sticky. Maybe if they return in the summer, you can go enjoy your golfing day.

On the other hand, we golfed yesterday and there were 4 walkers ahead of us. While I applaud them for getting some exercise, they really held up the pace of the game. Especially with four walkers, why wouldn't they use a cart and then take a walk afterward off the course for some exercise?? Then, on the 8th hole they got lost and ended up trying to tee off on the 3rd hole again because they had no idea where they were. They didn't follow the cart path so they were wondering all over the course. They told us they were lost. we pointed them to the path and said "follow the yellow brick road". So you can imagine how backed up things got after that.

Residents, snowbirds and renters walk executive courses because they do not have to pay a trail fee to play the course. The choices are: pay the annual or semi-annual trail fee, a daily fee to use your cart or walk for free. That is way you see so many walkers this time a year.

[gomoho]

It's a full moon folks!

[DaleMN]

Personally, I never walk when playing golf; executive or regulation course. However, part of golf is excercise and walking is excercise.
People just get too upset over inconsequential issues. Chill out, life is good.

[villagerjack]

Originally Posted by DaleMN

Personally, I never walk when playing golf; executive or regulation course. However, part of golf is excercise and walking is excercise.
People just get too upset over inconsequential issues. Chill out, life is good.

I agree. Been here 5 years, 99% of the time We finish within allotted time on exec. courses. Please be patient. We live on a golf course and saw a man playing that had an obvious stroke. We thought. HOW GREAT! What a wonderful community we live in. I think about people who may be a little slow because of health or other reasons whenever it may be a little slow which is not very often. The other day an entire thread was spent attacking Ambassadors who say nothing and thus one was politely giving hints to move on and HE gets attacked.,How can you win?

[villagerjack]

Originally Posted by ncr2482

Residents, snowbirds and renters walk executive courses because they do not have to pay a trail fee to play the course. The choices are: pay the annual or semi-annual trail fee, a daily fee to use your cart or walk for free. That is way you see so many walkers this time a year.

Did you take a survey or do all these golfers have signs on them that say "We are walking because we do not want to pay the fee"? Majority of walkers are cognizant of time.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by ncr2482

Residents, snowbirds and renters walk executive courses because they do not have to pay a trail fee to play the course. The choices are: pay the annual or semi-annual trail fee, a daily fee to use your cart or walk for free. That is way you see so many walkers this time a year.

Many folks walk because it is exercise.


I know Linda and husband are fit for a bunch of reasons and respectable golfers too who know their way around and the rules and etiquette and they keep the pace of play.

[villagerjack]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Many folks walk because it is exercise.


I know Linda and husband are fit for a bunch of reasons and respectable golfers too who know their way around and the rules and etiquette and they keep the pace of play.

I agree. I believe most walk to get exercise because most walkers appear physically fit...more so than me, a rider. Respect should be given, and usually is to all golfers and keeping the pace of pay is important, I agree but frankly it just does not bother me if it is a little slow. Taking in the beautiful surroundings on a nice day is just as enjoyable. We are all very fortunate to live or even visit The Villages.,

[billethkid]

Originally Posted by ncr2482

Residents, snowbirds and renters walk executive courses because they do not have to pay a trail fee to play the course. The choices are: pay the annual or semi-annual trail fee, a daily fee to use your cart or walk for free. That is way you see so many walkers this time a year.

I know and play with a LOT of golfers for over 9 years here with folks who walk and not a single one of them do so to avoid the fees.

While we all are entitled to an opinion on the matter, but I fear you are in the minority who either belive the post or know.....my opinion.
btk

[ajbrown]

Originally Posted by another Linda

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Our outing was totally ruined. And for what???? We still had to wait on every hole and so did the jerks behind us. I fault them and the smiling ambassador for delivering every complaint.

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This is the part of the story that does not make sense to me. If I am waiting on every tee, I cannot imagine an ambassador asking me to pick up my pace.

I would have to ask him/her for an explanation, what am I supposed to do? .

In addition, I likely would have a few messages of my own that he/she could deliver with a smile to the group behind me