[UpNorth]

Sorry to see that the Villages Golf Festival is once again not being held at the Polo Grounds, with all the vendors, entertainment and clubmakers all in one place. IMO, having basic fitting stations at the various country clubs is nothing as interesting as the original festival concept. Reduced to a "non event" for me. What do you think?

[Papa_lecki]

Just saw the flyer online, love the idea.

[kcrazorbackfan]

Originally Posted by UpNorth

Sorry to see that the Villages Golf Festival is once again not being held at the Polo Grounds, with all the vendors, entertainment and clubmakers all in one place. IMO, having basic fitting stations at the various country clubs is nothing as interesting as the original festival concept. Reduced to a "non event" for me. What do you think?

That event hopefully will never return. All the Polo Ground event was good for was for people to drink free beer, hit free range balls and take time away from the fitters that actually wanted to help people get fit and buy clubs.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by kcrazorbackfan

That event hopefully will never return. All the Polo Ground event was good for was for people to drink free beer, hit free range balls and take time away from the fitters that actually wanted to help people get fit and buy clubs.

[rjn5656]

I miss it. I enjoyed trying out several sets of clubs at the same time in order to decide which ones I wanted to buy.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by kcrazorbackfan

That event hopefully will never return. All the Polo Ground event was good for was for people to drink free beer, hit free range balls and take time away from the fitters that actually wanted to help people get fit and buy clubs.

I'm disappointed I never was able to attend one of them. I was looking forward to it, but covid killed those plans...

I did go to one of the "tent fittings" @ Sarasota, but it felt lacking...

I guess I'll stick to going to the big box stores with a proper appointment in the future...

[alwann]

I miss the freebies and the services and product showcases. I believe Junior Golf benefitted from it, so too bad for them. I figure, if it was making money for the promoter (not sure who) it would still be happening.

[DonH57]

Originally Posted by rjn5656

I miss it. I enjoyed trying out several sets of clubs at the same time in order to decide which ones I wanted to buy.

I enjoyed it as well. Also enjoyed listening to the guest speakers. Things change.

[Southwest737]

Yep. A non event now. Thanks CCP.

[Rwirish]

The new Golf Festival is a joke. The event at the Polo Grounds was special and something to look forward to.

Another take away from residents. What’s next?

[mickey100]

Originally Posted by Rwirish

The new Golf Festival is a joke. The event at the Polo Grounds was special and something to look forward to.

Another take away from residents. What’s next?

I agree. I went for many years, and enjoyed the tips from pros, and seeing the variety of golf gadgets, new equipment, clothing, etc. Going to the local pro shop is not even close to the experience we had. At the Polo grounds everything was in one place. Under the new format, if I want to check out the New Balance shoes, I have to drive to Belle Glade. Then, If I want to look at Ecco shoes, I drive all the way to Lopez. Jamie Saddock clothing is up at Bonifay. Who came up with that brilliant idea?

[bilcon]

Originally Posted by kcrazorbackfan

That event hopefully will never return. All the Polo Ground event was good for was for people to drink free beer, hit free range balls and take time away from the fitters that actually wanted to help people get fit and buy clubs.

Sorry you didn't enjoy the Great Golf Fest every March at the Polo Field. It was an event I looked forward to every year.

I went every year, and I don't remember getting free beer. It was a great weekend event with great speakers, famous golf pros, demos and a chance to try many different golf clubs all in one venue. You could also PAY to eat and drink at many different food tents. The merchandise tent was also a great place to get some good bargains on golf equipment. They also had great raffles with some good prizes. Another great event gone because of our size.

[coconutmama]

Originally Posted by mickey100

I agree. I went for many years, and enjoyed the tips from pros, and seeing the variety of golf gadgets, new equipment, clothing, etc. Going to the local pro shop is not even close to the experience we had. At the Polo grounds everything was in one place. Under the new format, if I want to check out the New Balance shoes, I have to drive to Belle Glade. Then, If I want to look at Ecco shoes, I drive all the way to Lopez. Jamie Saddock clothing is up at Bonifay. Who came up with that brilliant idea?

We too miss it. Especially the guest speakers & contests

[wamley]

I use to go every year, but it seems to me, I could be wrong, it stopped when Covid hit. Than it was deminished to what it is today. Much better as a the Polo grounds event.

[Papa_lecki]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

I'm disappointed I never was able to attend one of them. I was looking forward to it, but covid killed those plans...

I did go to one of the "tent fittings" @ Sarasota, but it felt lacking...

I guess I'll stick to going to the big box stores with a proper appointment in the future...

I did a fitting at Sarasota, with a Taylor Made rep. It was a great experience.
BUT, I knew I wanted TM, I was duplicating the set I had at home.

If I was getting new clubs, and wanted to try different brands, to see which I liked best, I would not like it.