thevillages.net
 

Can someone explain to me what this is. It isn't an ISP that is an option for HS Internet. It costs $8/mo for what? It seems to have select content. Is this the only way to get access to the content like golf reservations?

I guess I don't get it. Am I missing something. It seems like a racket.

Yes, it allows you to make golf reservations ONLINE (tho' you can use the phone system for free). And, you can apply for guest passes ONLINE rather than going to a Regional Rec Center and filling out the form.
It also gives you an e-mail account!

I've said that since day one. Why should I have to pay an additional monthly fee to make an online golf reservation? There is no other benefit that I can see.

You can apply online for guest passes without using TheVillages.net, @aln.

Boy H.

For me, it is worth the $8 to able to search for open times by course or by play time on either executive or championship course. I often fill in a threesome, so it is convenient to be able to quickly see what is open and where.

All the online tee time systems I have encountered in the past have been for a particular course only, so I had to log in to several sites if I wanted to compare availability at different courses.

As mentioned above, the phone system is free, so there is a no-cost alternative.

Because they're their golf courses.

So much for free golf for life.

The Tee Time System has nothing to do with Free Golf for life. If you choose you can walk up and hope for an open tee time.

Free golf for life, is separate from Tee Time System, like nkrifats states!!! I like the idea of getting on line, looking at tee times, choosing the best times by course or available tee time openings. (of course we play championship courses more often) So convenient, and easy to do, for the 8 bucks a month. Otherwise, you use the phone, and go through all the steps needed to try to find a tee time.

Well said PaPaLarry, We all chose to live here under the rules. So the alternative is if a person does not like what are the rules. Then feel free to leave. Find a better place with the same amenities.

It's the best $8 I spend in a month. Since I'm out of the The Villages half the time, I'm not part of a group of golfers; therefore, to be able to choose a time and course that a fourth player can fit in is perfect for me. Also, I can check out the Box Office section to see upcoming performances is another plus.

I suggest you use the phone or walk-up for a month and it might give you a new appreciation for spending the $8. By the way if you're not going to be using it for a month, you can cancel and restart when you return.

:beer3:

Just curious, at the exectutive golf course, where does the fees for the golf cart path use go to? Upkeep for the paths, or in Mr. Morris's pocket?

I expect that in the long run, all the expenses for the paths come out of Mr. "Morse's" pocket.

Trail fees are used to offset the costs of maintaining your golf courses.
As for using the computer or call up option, it is a personal choice and up to the individual person's needs. Like we golfers say "Different strokes for different folks"

It is Morse and there is no pee in Lake Sumter.

The golf cart path fee is so far less than anywhere I have ever seen and is most likely used for the maintenance of the courses and the courses are very much used. Because of the excellent scheduling the courses are probably more used than anywhere I have ever been.

I think I missed your point E-flyer.

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$8.00 well spent and I don't really care who's pocket it goes into as long as I am happy with the service received.

Wow a little harsh doncha think! I don't think liking all the rules and procedures is a prerequisite for living or loving TV. If it were there would be a whole lot more homes on the market. I am also quite sure that the OP realizes he/she is free to leave. With that out of the way, I am very fond of the automated tee time system.

I would think these fees are to help, offset the costs of taking care of the courses in general, like when they need to rake traps, (because some players refuse to do so) fix mushy tire tracks, (because someone has driven in wet areas, and has made a mess of the course), fix ball marks on greens, (so everyone can enjoy) fill in divots on tee box, (again, because a few refuse to do so) etc etc etc. Village residents are able to purchase an annual Trail fee for $141.24 (up to four in a household) or $105.93 for six months. So if you play 100 times a year, on executive courses, your trail fee would only be $1.41 per play. (that's really cheap in trail fee standards) I don't think there is another place in this country, where you can play nine holes of golf, for that cheap of a price. Another reason why, "It's a beautiful day in The Villages" You gotta love it here

You are not required to use villages.net for a tee time. Use the free phone system if you want. It is your choice!

:agree:

"It is Morse and there is no pee in Lake Sumter."

Gracie, you are truly the queen of TOTV! Keep it up!

Mrs. Buggy has begun to read some of the threads on TOTV and she always gets a smile out of your comments.

Personally, I will will be moving up there shortly and one of the first things I do will be to sign up for this service.

Don't like waiting either in person or on the phone.
Would rather book when I want to.

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I think the point of the original post is why not just say that it costs $8 a month to book a tee-time online and you must use the service instead of trying to make it look like you are paying for an ISP?

I think their application for service is quite clear. You can opt for tee-time service, or dial-up Internet service, or both. I don't see where it implies you are getting Internet service for the $8. :shrug:

Have you used the phone system? A real pain. Plus with the on-line system you get an email with the course and T time. You can also store any ID numbers of friends you golf with so you don't have to remember them or have a written list. I think it is a good use of $8.

Works for me

Do I like paying $96 a year for what was free up north, no. However, once you start to use the system, it is very simple. This time of year with the lower green fees, about $20 after 11am, and with weather forecasts constantly changing we never put in a request. My neighbor and I played Glenview on Monday and today were playing Lopez. We just go online a day or two ahead of time and pick out the 18 that we want to play and find a good teetime. In the winter when their is a lack of open teetimes, making an advanced teetime request isn't difficult either once you get use to the system.



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In all fairness, it is hard to think of any system that accessed 46 golf courses like ours does here. THIS is one big group of golf courses.

It makes it much easier to schedule groups and to find availability and as Mikeod says to store everyone's numbers if you are making tee times for a group routinely.

It ain't free, but it is nice.

Also, to manage about 10,000 (yes, it's a good number) t-times per day would require quite a few more employees...(big cost increase)

I use my phone for my golf needs. Works fine for me. If you want convenience pay for it. It's your choice to spend 8 dollars a month.

Now, I'm a believer
 

I am convinced that I will subscribe to this web site when we get back in November. Thanks to all the input. Since being new and not having a group to play with, I will use this site to try and fill out a foursome.

Does anyone have any other suggestions as how to find guys to play with, both champion and executive courses?

It's a great system. So civilized too!!!!

Neighborhood golf
 

:thumbup: Schrdr: Most, if not all, neighborhood social clubs have groups of guys/gals and couples who play golf. You won't have a problem getting a game!

My friend and I always sign up as a twosome and are paired with two others randomly. It is often a husband and wife, sometimes two other friends, and occasionally two additional singles. Whatever the result, in over 100 rounds on the execs, we have yet to play with a truly unpleasant pair, and more often than not they are very congenial. Part of the fun is meeting new people and finding out a little bit about them and their Villages story. It is a GREAT system and uniquely capable of fairly and efficiently distributing that many tee times spread over 30 or more courses. WELL WORTH THE COST.

I wish the system would include off campus courses