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b1ll649 06-02-2023 03:03 PM

Water buckets empty
 
We played Palmer on Thursday and every water bucket we came to on Riley was empty. You would think that since the Ambassadors have so little to do, they could at least notify the proper people to bring fresh new cold water when needed. This is much more important now that we are about to enter into summer and must stay hydrated.

Bjeanj 06-02-2023 03:17 PM

So, what did the Ambassador say when you made this suggestion?

Babubhat 06-02-2023 03:34 PM

Call the starter shack

Bogie Shooter 06-02-2023 04:37 PM

Did you consider reporting to the proper people?

asianthree 06-02-2023 04:39 PM

We take out own water in insulated 24 ounce containers. If I drink more there’s not enough bathrooms:girlneener:

Two Bills 06-03-2023 01:32 AM

Remember!
100% of all people who drink water die.
Cheers.
:beer3:

illlinoissnowflake 06-03-2023 06:01 AM

You know what they say about Assume!
 
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Originally Posted by b1ll649 (Post 2222914)
We played Palmer on Thursday and every water bucket we came to on Riley was empty. You would think that since the Ambassadors have so little to do, they could at least notify the proper people to bring fresh new cold water when needed. This is much more important now that we are about to enter into summer and must stay hydrated.

There may be many possible reasons for empty water containers on the golf course, and assuming "since the Ambassadors have so little to do" is just wrong. I pose the question, have you ever done their job?
I hope you're one of the many golfers fixing their divots and repairing their ball marks on the greens. And too, one of the many golfers who rakes the sand and places the rake properly back in the trap.
I encourage you to be a responsible adult and prepare for the day by taking your own supplies with you or purchase what you need at the starter huts at the beginning or when making the turn. Or you too can alert the ambassador or the starters if you find something amiss on the golf course.
And I encourage you also to apologize to all our hard working Ambassadors out there. They are fewer in the ranks as a result of increased minimum wage and cut backs to maintain budgets. Applications are available if you too are worthy to join their ranks and see what "little they have to do." YIKES!

Mrmean58 06-03-2023 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by b1ll649 (Post 2222914)
We played Palmer on Thursday and every water bucket we came to on Riley was empty. You would think that since the Ambassadors have so little to do, they could at least notify the proper people to bring fresh new cold water when needed. This is much more important now that we are about to enter into summer and must stay hydrated.

You are right. When golfers know it's getting to be the hot season and they still leave home without the proper amount of fluids. We can all count on one hand the number of carts that do not have ice chests. Always good to shift blame.

Bay Kid 06-03-2023 06:32 AM

I always bring my own water. I never drink out of coolers on the course. Just me but I prefer clean drinking water.

Bogie Shooter 06-03-2023 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by illlinoissnowflake (Post 2222998)
There may be many possible reasons for empty water containers on the golf course, and assuming "since the Ambassadors have so little to do" is just wrong. I pose the question, have you ever done their job?
I hope you're one of the many golfers fixing their divots and repairing their ball marks on the greens. And too, one of the many golfers who rakes the sand and places the rake properly back in the trap.
I encourage you to be a responsible adult and prepare for the day by taking your own supplies with you or purchase what you need at the starter huts at the beginning or when making the turn. Or you too can alert the ambassador or the starters if you find something amiss on the golf course.
And I encourage you also to apologize to all our hard working Ambassadors out there. They are fewer in the ranks as a result of increased minimum wage and cut backs to maintain budgets. Applications are available if you too are worthy to join their ranks and see what "little they have to do." YIKES!

:boom:

MrFlorida 06-03-2023 07:15 AM

Call the starter shack, their phone number is right there on your score card.

Rwirish 06-04-2023 04:49 AM

Spot on.

Rwirish 06-04-2023 04:50 AM

Ambassadors do a great job and are appreciated. Perhaps bring your own water?

8v92ta 06-04-2023 05:03 AM

The maintenance people fill the on course water buckets in the morning not the ambassador. If you look behind the tower they have padlocks on them. They do not work all day. They mow, cut the pins and set tee markers and do some cleanup and go home. Bring your own drinks especially if you play in the afternoon.

RICH1 06-04-2023 06:15 AM

Can’t Blame the snowbirds for this!

Mumsie 06-04-2023 06:37 AM

Ball washers empty, too
 
I’ve noticed on some courses there is no fluid in the ball washers. I suppose I could bring along my own washing fluid, aka water, but as long as there are ball washing stations on pretty much each hole, you’d expect them to be filled.

jnsbill 06-04-2023 06:39 AM

I wish we could go back to the old days (pre-pandemic) when the ambassadors carried water on their carts - wonder how much $$$ they save now

wamley 06-04-2023 07:29 AM

At some point your right. I guess thats why it's said "noone gets out of here alive.

Steve 06-04-2023 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by b1ll649 (Post 2222914)
We played Palmer on Thursday and every water bucket we came to on Riley was empty. You would think that since the Ambassadors have so little to do, they could at least notify the proper people to bring fresh new cold water when needed. This is much more important now that we are about to enter into summer and must stay hydrated.

There are water fountains (or "Bubblers" as they're called in Wisconsin) at every restroom and at the starter shacks. Pack your own container and fill up there. It's Florida, it's hot and it's humid. Prepare for the worst, hope for the best!

Chi-Town 06-04-2023 09:09 AM

Drink cart girls would end this conversation.

DonH57 06-04-2023 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Mumsie (Post 2223285)
I’ve noticed on some courses there is no fluid in the ball washers. I suppose I could bring along my own washing fluid, aka water, but as long as there are ball washing stations on pretty much each hole, you’d expect them to be filled.

I have a ball/club washer on each cart with actual cleaner water in them. I never use the ball washers on the course. The water is filthy with who knows what.

schwarz 06-04-2023 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by illlinoissnowflake (Post 2222998)
There may be many possible reasons for empty water containers on the golf course, and assuming "since the Ambassadors have so little to do" is just wrong. I pose the question, have you ever done their job?
I hope you're one of the many golfers fixing their divots and repairing their ball marks on the greens. And too, one of the many golfers who rakes the sand and places the rake properly back in the trap.
I encourage you to be a responsible adult and prepare for the day by taking your own supplies with you or purchase what you need at the starter huts at the beginning or when making the turn. Or you too can alert the ambassador or the starters if you find something amiss on the golf course.
And I encourage you also to apologize to all our hard working Ambassadors out there. They are fewer in the ranks as a result of increased minimum wage and cut backs to maintain budgets. Applications are available if you too are worthy to join their ranks and see what "little they have to do." YIKES!

Well said and good for you. I work at a regional recreation center and while often there is not much to do, at other times there is plenty to do, believe me.

mgkw1 06-04-2023 12:36 PM

That is the responsibility of grounds crew not ambassador

jjombrello 06-04-2023 12:49 PM

I've run into the same problem on another course but I carry an insulated water container that holds ice for the entire round. When I run out of water, I refill at one of the water coolers at the restrooms. No problem making 18 holes and I usually have ice cubes left.

DonH57 06-04-2023 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Chi-Town (Post 2223371)
Drink cart girls would end this conversation.

I was told a few years ago by an old time resident they tryed a beverage cart at Hacienda courses but all the villagers complained about the price of drinks. Who knew!

retiredguy123 06-04-2023 01:23 PM

Lots of excuses for something that is inexcusable. If I were responsible, it would never happen. It's just incompetence, and there is plenty of that going around everywhere today.

AJGeorge 06-04-2023 02:50 PM

Water on the golf courses / both champion and executive
 
I also have come upon empty and also stale water on the courses.
Also, they should be at the starter shack and then at the 5th hole.
Than there would only be 4 holes between water availability. Now they are on hole four or five and that means eight or nine holes between water.
THAT IS NOT GOOD!
Art G

jedalton 06-04-2023 04:06 PM

you would think players would bring their own water when it's so hot?

jedalton 06-04-2023 04:08 PM

very well said

DonH57 06-04-2023 04:16 PM

I always bring my own refreshing beverages as well as leave my house in plenty of time so I don't run others off the cart paths!😃

Number 10 GI 06-04-2023 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jedalton (Post 2223494)
you would think players would bring their own water when it's so hot?

Seriously, you expect people to take responsibility for themselves?? I think there should be free food available at various locations on the course. Some poor unfortunate soul may have gotten around too late to eat breakfast or lunch and will be hungry before finishing their round. My God, they might collapse due to a blood sugar level drop!

Bogie Shooter 06-04-2023 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jedalton (Post 2223495)
very well said

:what:

retiredguy123 06-04-2023 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jedalton (Post 2223494)
you would think players would bring their own water when it's so hot?

Why? If they have water buckets on the course, they should have water in them. When you go to a bar, do you bring your own beer in case they don't have any? If they are not going to put water in the buckets, they should remove the buckets. Same with the ball washers.

pokeefe45@aol.com 06-04-2023 11:35 PM

I just checked, and I've played golf 80 times in the last 12 months. Other's have probably played much more. I do remember one week where the ice machine was broken at Tierra Del Sol and the water wasn't as ice cold as it usually was-but other than those 2 times, I've always enjoyed the refreshing, cold water that is almost always there.
78 times out of 80. I can live with that.

Funkman 06-05-2023 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Two Bills (Post 2222979)
Remember!
100% of all people who drink water die.
Cheers.
:beer3:

Drink beer, die happy

Marathon Man 06-09-2023 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by b1ll649 (Post 2222914)
We played Palmer on Thursday and every water bucket we came to on Riley was empty. You would think that since the Ambassadors have so little to do, they could at least notify the proper people to bring fresh new cold water when needed. This is much more important now that we are about to enter into summer and must stay hydrated.

"I play two to three times a week in a group of 16 to 24."

And you have not learned to bring your own water???

scooterstang 06-10-2023 07:47 AM

Thank god I am not old enough to golf yet! I am only 63 y/o so i don't have all the issues you old whiners have!!

banjobob 06-16-2023 05:42 AM

I always bring a large container cup of water from home, hardly ever use the provided water.

Bjeanj 06-16-2023 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve (Post 2223362)
There are water fountains (or "Bubblers" as they're called in Wisconsin) at every restroom and at the starter shacks. Pack your own container and fill up there. It's Florida, it's hot and it's humid. Prepare for the worst, hope for the best!

I haven’t used a “bubbler” for years, ever since I saw someone put their whole mouth over one to get a drink. I agree with others—bring your own water/other drinks. Heck, fill up your cooler!

John Mayes 06-16-2023 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Two Bills (Post 2222979)
Remember!
100% of all people who drink water die.
Cheers.
:beer3:

Also, fish do some nasty things in it!


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