[waynet]

Saw a new list of top 100 public courses in Florida. The Villages didn't even have an honorable mention.

[dengid]

Probably not considered Public courses

[waynet]

of course they are public,anyone can play them

[Polar Bear]

FWIW, from golfthevillages.com...

"These courses are considered semi-private facilities..."

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by newguyintv

excuse me, but "golf the villages" is indeed a villages website. The quote i referred to was from "golf the villages", not totv!

and?

[Mallory]

I'm thinking newguy is not happyguyintv.

As an aside, most of those rankings are bought and paid for by the courses and not a true ranking at all.

[golfing eagles]

OK, a private golf course is just that---members only
A public course is just that---open to the public for a fee with no restrictions
A semi-private course generally has a membership, is cheaper than a purely private club but allows the public to play with generally some sort of restriction---certain days or tee times, preferred tee times for members, tournaments restricted to members, etc.

So, unlike others, the "Horse's mouth" was not talking trash

[newguyintv]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

OK, a private golf course is just that---members only
A public course is just that---open to the public for a fee with no restrictions
A semi-private course generally has a membership, is cheaper than a purely private club but allows the public to play with generally some sort of restriction---certain days or tee times, preferred tee times for members, tournaments restricted to members, etc.

So, unlike others, the "Horse's mouth" was not talking trash

Thanks. Guess that means that now there are two of us who know what we are talking about.

[rubicon]

Wow this thread is a classic example of what several consecutive days in the high 90's can do to the brain.

The championship courses here are public courses. Beside that top 100 list is like all of those top citis, vacation spots, etc pure bupkis

[golfing eagles]

So sorry to disagree, but.....
From golf.about.com----Definition:

A "semi-private course" is the term applied to golf courses that sell memberships, but also allow non-members to book tee times and play. So a semi-private course combines elements of a country club with elements of a public golf course.

What benefits do members of a semi-private course receive? Typically, reduced (or waived) green fees, sometimes preferential tee times, and access to other amenities or perks offered by the club.

Non-members can play the golf course, but typically pay higher green fees and might be restricted from entering other parts of the club (swimming pool or tennis courts, for example).

From the same site----Public courses: A public golf course is one that is open to the general public. Everyone who plays golf is welcome at a public golf course. Within the public category, there are two main sub-types - the municipal course and the daily fee course.
Municipal courses are those owned by cities or counties and run for the benefit of the local citizens (although they are open to all golfers regardless of place of residence). Daily fee courses are also open to everyone, but are privately owned and generally more upscale - and, therefore, more expensive - than municipal courses.

Since residents of TV can pay a fee to "join" 1,2,3,4 or all 12 courses, and get the benefits of swimming pool, tennis court and preferred tee time based on a point system that favors priority members, these course are SEMI-PRIVATE, NOT PUBLIC

[JGVillages]

Originally Posted by waynet

of course they are public,anyone can play them

You have to be a resident or guest of a resident to play so they are not considerd public

[JGVillages]

Originally Posted by waynet

Saw a new list of top 100 public courses in Florida. The Villages didn't even have an honorable mention.

Public, private, or semi-private, if the category is "top 100" none of The Villages championship layouts would or should necessarily qualify. I have been in Florida for 27+ years and have played all 3 of these course categories extensively. The Villages layouts are OK and their conditioning are OK- at best so the top 100 is not gonna happen.

[newguyintv]

Originally Posted by JGVillages

You have to be a resident or guest of a resident to play so they are not considerd public

With all due respect. That is not true. Any dude from anywhere can walk in and get a Tee Time.

Originally Posted by JGVillages

You have to be a resident or guest of a resident to play so they are not considerd public

Not true. The general public can get on for a higher fee. They cannot however make tee time prior to day of play.

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by newguyintv

With all due respect. That is not true. Any dude from anywhere can walk in and get a Tee Time.

TV courses are still considered semi-private by definition, not public.