Course conditions
Just awful. That’s being kind. Keep charging top rate for low rate golf courses. Need to find someone who knows how to grow grass. What’s the deal with 9 inch deep faces in the bunkers. Pros would go nuts they can’t hit out of them , saying not fair and it’s not . We are Seniors We can’t hit those shots , sometimes you can’t even find the ball Ridiculous
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Course conditions
They sure ain't in same condition as courses like Streamsong but they're better now than just a few weeks ago. I agree with you about the bunkers, and the routing as well. Most of the layouts were not designed with walkers or seniors in mind.
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As far as the sand traps in the Villages, I would say the following. There are lots of them, but the traps generally are only in areas where a golfer would have to hit a pretty bad shot to wind up in one. And besides the fact that many golfers don't bother to rake the traps, the sand itself is generally very good and consistent. Many traps up north are like hitting out of a gravel quarry, not a sand trap. We play friendly golf, so if your ball goes into a trap and winds up in an unraked area, you are allowed to rake and place. However, if you get a fried egg, you must play it. |
Does anybody know the reasoning for removing the 150 yard markers from Glenview's Tally Ho course. I have used those markers to estimate distance when beyond or within the posts. Now it will be necessary to search out the markers which will probably result in a slowdown in play. I sure hope The Villages do not remove these posts from other courses.
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Specific course(s)??? Haven't met a bunker impossible to get out of. |
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I find the one's that complain about the bunkers are the one's that are in them all the time, and are not good bunker players.
Steve |
Was told by a long time FL resident friend 30 years ago while playing for the first time in FL that there is a lot of sand on courses here. You need to learn how to play out of sand. So this TX boy learned how to play out of sand. High faces on the bunkers could also be the fact that torrential downpours in the afternoon wash sand away. Gravity and water both tend to do that.
tophcfa - great post!! |
I don't know your definition of "senior." Perhaps you are more spry than most. Consider Palmer-Cherry Hill. Try walking that one. Arnie would have needed a ladder to climb out of some of those deep bunkers and skates to get around the meandering track. Try walking walking Mangrove with partners that are riding. They'll be finished by the time you get to hole 8 walking from 7. Try walking Escambia. Then again, don't try. It's like the designer forgot a 9th hole was needed and stuck it a quarter mile away from the 8th. My gripe was in regard to the routing of many (not all) courses. From the standpoint of playing the courses, tee to green, yes they are suitable for most seniors. Getting from hole to hole for walkers, however, is a different issue, especially in a community that promotes active fitness for seniors.
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While not totally foolproof (as noted by the recent change in the handicap holes on Palmer's Riley Grove), one can compare Village's courses to others...by simply looking at the 'course/slope rating' from each set of tees.
In general, the courses here are much easier (from comparable tees)...than courses outside the bubble. :shrug: |
I played Palmer (Laurel Valley to Riley Grove) yesterday and it was really nice. There was 4 holes that were rough only because of the all the rain. They have let the rough grow in, like a real golf course but not to the extent where your ball will sink down. I was only in 2 bunkers, both fairway bunkers and had no problem getting out.
I bought this Golf GPS last summer at Jim's Golf Shop for $129. It's on you wrist, you never have to look for it, and it right with you no matter where you go and has all the golf courses. BTW, the blue tees in TV is the same as the white tees everywhere outside TV. So if you're playing the whites here, you getting a great deal. https://static.garmincdn.com/en/prod...2af568e0b6.jpg |
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Major yes. Primary no. |
What I have found out about the bunkers is I used to use a sand wedge to come out, but I have currently switched to a 64 degree wedge now with much better results.
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One thing I have noticed. Back home every tee thrash can was filled with empty beer cans. The starters would check your bag to make sure you're weren't bringing your own beer. Had to buy beer from the club house or the pretty girl driving the beverage cart for $3 a can. Here, you can do what you want and I never see anyone drink beer. Maybe it's all hard liquor, maybe people don't find drinking in the heat is fun anymore. I remember once playing with some young guys. One fellow bought a six pack for $18 on the 6th hole, by the 9th hole they were gone, I don't think I could hit the ball if I had done that.
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I think that when I see a butt any where. Seems like (some or most) smokers don't think flicking a butt is littering. Drives me crazy. Disclaimer: I'm a cigar smoker. I see cigars as well. |
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And I really miss the cart girls! Steve |
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