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eyc234 01-20-2021 10:05 AM

Talk to any of the ambassadors, starters or pro shop people and they will all tell you that the use of separate carts has played a huge part of this being more of an issue than in the past. If we get back to normal process this should eliminate most of the issue.

TSO/ISPF 01-20-2021 10:16 AM

That doesn't seem logical
 
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Originally Posted by eyc234 (Post 1890161)
Talk to any of the ambassadors, starters or pro shop people and they will all tell you that the use of separate carts has played a huge part of this being more of an issue than in the past. If we get back to normal process this should eliminate most of the issue.

It would seem separate Carts should speed up play, not slow it down ? Players in there own carts get to the ball faster if they can find it and if they hit when it's there turn, things should move more quickly. I imagine the people managing the course just don't like the wear and tear and more crowded starting areas.

kkingston57 01-20-2021 11:31 AM

Agree 100% and will not need a rocket scientist to change the system. There is a current trend where in people do would rather play 9 holes, especially in the summer.

dewilson58 01-20-2021 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by kkingston57 (Post 1890196)
There is a current trend where in people do would rather play 9 holes, especially in the summer.

Do you have numbers to support the "current trend" ??

Polar Bear 01-20-2021 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by dewilson58 (Post 1889950)
How many 9 hole players are there?????
(I've never seen the stats)

Here’s one. :)

dewilson58 01-20-2021 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Polar Bear (Post 1890224)
Here’s one. :)

:bigbow:

drcar 01-20-2021 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by kkingston57 (Post 1890196)
Agree 100% and will not need a rocket scientist to change the system. There is a current trend where in people do would rather play 9 holes, especially in the summer.

After June 1st, as in the past you can play 9 holes anytime. That goes until 12-31.

drcar 01-20-2021 12:48 PM

BTW folks, the 27 hole courses are not going to do one 9 for people playing just 9 holes. To many tee times would be filled up, the answer to all the questions is to follow the money. For the people having to wait at the turn, has NOTHING to do with 9 hole play, it has to do with pace of play. And believe me slow play IS NOT the issue. With everyone using their own carts, play has sped up. Slow down, enjoy the game, People were upset when pace was slow, NOW they are upset because they want to play in 3 hours!

stanley 01-20-2021 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by drcar (Post 1890229)
For the people having to wait at the turn, has NOTHING to do with 9 hole play, it has to do with pace of play. And believe me slow play IS NOT the issue. With everyone using their own carts, play has sped up. Slow down, enjoy the game, People were upset when pace was slow, NOW they are upset because they want to play in 3 hours!

Bingo! That will fall on deaf ears..it does on the course.

John_W 01-20-2021 01:26 PM

If you did straight teetimes, how would those playing 18 holes ever get to the back nine, that's why we have a wave.

The only way the make this work is to have the Christmas Day procedures in place. For example at Bonifay, 18 hole players tee off at Destin and then go to Pensacola for the back nine. Those playing 9 holes would tee off at Ft. Walton, there would no need for a wave. Works great on Christmas. You rotate the 18 holes and 9 hole courses weekly, because for example my favorite is Destin to Ft. Walton, so every 3 weeks that would be available.

thevillages2013 01-20-2021 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by John_W (Post 1890243)
If you did straight teetimes, how would those playing 18 holes ever get to the back nine, that's why we have a wave.

The only way the make this work is to have the Christmas Day procedures in place. For example at Bonifay, 18 hole players tee off at Destin and then go to Pensacola for the back nine. Those playing 9 holes would tee off at Ft. Walton, there would no need for a wave. Works great on Christmas. You rotate the 18 holes and 9 hole courses weekly, because for example my favorite is Destin to Ft. Walton, so every 3 weeks that would be available.

Exactly what would need to happen

Papa_lecki 01-20-2021 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by thevillages2013 (Post 1890293)
Exactly what would need to happen

And there would not be any loss of tee times or revenue - just more efficient golf.


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