[kcrazorbackfan]

1. Getting an account with thevillages.net? Is it necessary to join it to makes tee times or is using the phone easier? What other benefits do I see for the $8 per month?

2. Being a priority member to the championship courses? We both love to play golf and although the exec's are great to play free, we do like to something different than a bunch of par 3's and a occasional par 4.

Thanks for any input you have.

[tomwed]

For now, I'm on a budget. This is what works for me.

1] I think the account is worth it. I look the night before and find open times all year round. Sometimes I put in reservations but not very often.
2] I did the math and the priority did not work for me. June - Sept it's cheap to play at 5pm. That's the time it rains but when it's not raining the weather is cooler. I canceled a lot last year due to rain. I've grown fond of playing none holes of golf and taking a break and going out again. It's great that 9 hole cost 1/2 of 18. That's not the case in most places.
With so many execs to choose from, I don't get bored with a bunch of par 3 's and 4's..

[fred53]

The villages dot net is an easier way to make tee times as you can not only put in 7 days ahead, but you can check on the day you want to play and pick the time and place from the openings that are available. Much quicker and more convenient in my opinion...

Played only championship my whole life because they didn't have exec's in Maine. Play them here, but only occasionally in winter because of the $$$. Playing nine is easier for me in the winter on the Championships and in summer you can play after 4 or 5pm for $6 or $7 all the wholes you can get in after sunset.

If you aren't a very good golfer you may find the championships a bit off putting as you are required to play expediently and if you don't you can be asked to skip holes...they do keep track of how long you are playing and how many minutes you're behind where they figure you ought to be...that said...if you are a decent golfer just ignore this paragraph... :-)

[MikeV]

Phone system is tedious at best.

[kcrazorbackfan]

Originally Posted by tomwed

For now, I'm on a budget. This is what works for me.

1] I think the account is worth it. I look the night before and find open times all year round. Sometimes I put in reservations but not very often.
2] I did the math and the priority did not work for me. June - Sept it's cheap to play at 5pm. That's the time it rains but when it's not raining the weather is cooler. I canceled a lot last year due to rain. I've grown fond of playing none holes of golf and taking a break and going out again. It's great that 9 hole cost 1/2 of 18. That's not the case in most places.
With so many execs to choose from, I don't get bored with a bunch of par 3 's and 4's..

Originally Posted by fred53

The villages dot net is an easier way to make tee times as you can not only put in 7 days ahead, but you can check on the day you want to play and pick the time and place from the openings that are available. Much quicker and more convenient in my opinion...

Played only championship my whole life because they didn't have exec's in Maine. Play them here, but only occasionally in winter because of the $$$. Playing nine is easier for me in the winter on the Championships and in summer you can play after 4 or 5pm for $6 or $7 all the wholes you can get in after sunset.

If you aren't a very good golfer you may find the championships a bit off putting as you are required to play expediently and if you don't you can be asked to skip holes...they do keep track of how long you are playing and how many minutes you're behind where they figure you ought to be...that said...if you are a decent golfer just ignore this paragraph... :-)

Thanks for the input. With the wife being newly retired, we are watching the pennies and where they go so we may give it a year before we consider a priority membership. I carry a single digit handicap so keeping up is no problem.

[JoMar]

Originally Posted by kcrazorbackfan

1. Getting an account with thevillages.net? Is it necessary to join it to makes tee times or is using the phone easier? What other benefits do I see for the $8 per month?

2. Being a priority member to the championship courses? We both love to play golf and although the exec's are great to play free, we do like to something different than a bunch of par 3's and a occasional par 4.

Thanks for any input you have.

The Villages.net also provides additional links that can be helpful but if you golf it is the best way to make tee times, find tee times and manage your golf. As mentioned earlier, the phone is tedious at best. As far as priority membership it gives you an advantage on getting tee times, includes the trail fee on Exec's and if you play 2 Champions a week you will probably break even on the cost but you have to pay for the membership up front.

[lafoto]

The phone system is pathetic....villages .net for tee times is essential

[pqrstar]

Love the computerized reservation system.

Kudos to the developer for making this possible.

It is a sophisticated system (with the many golf courses to select)

It even sends you an e-mail when your tee time assignment is made.

The Villages.net fee is per household.

[bagboy]

We use the website almost every day to view open tee times for the next day on the executive courses. I like to find the open gaps on as many courses in our area as possible. Then, depending on the urge to play, weather or other plans, we walk on and often play back to back on different execs. This works great except for the busy winter season.
As for Prime membership... I think you have to play alot of championship golf to make it worthwhile. The membership does give you an edge regarding getting tee times in the busy season, especially if you are playing with other Prime members. Now that you are here, you'll soon find out what works best for you.

[alemorkam]

Starting on 1 June you can play the Championship Golf Courses after 5pm around $6.00, depending on the course. Just call the proshop for a tee time.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by bagboy

We use the website almost every day to view open tee times for the next day on the executive courses. I like to find the open gaps on as many courses in our area as possible. Then, depending on the urge to play, weather or other plans, we walk on and often play back to back on different execs. This works great except for the busy winter season.
As for Prime membership... I think you have to play alot of championship golf to make it worthwhile. The membership does give you an edge regarding getting tee times in the busy season, especially if you are playing with other Prime members. Now that you are here, you'll soon find out what works best for you.

Priority membership.

[NYGUY]

The on-line tee time system is much easier than the phone system. Interestingly enough though, I have had to use the phone system to make a change that the on-line system could not accommodate. I suspect both systems are outdated.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by NYGUY

The on-line tee time system is much easier than the phone system. Interestingly enough though, I have had to use the phone system to make a change that the on-line system could not accommodate. I suspect both systems are outdated.

What do you mean "outdated"?

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by NYGUY

The on-line tee time system is much easier than the phone system. Interestingly enough though, I have had to use the phone system to make a change that the on-line system could not accommodate. I suspect both systems are outdated.

I'm outdated. The tee time system is not.

[Shadow8IA]

I use the internet 3 days out to see & book what's open. You can't use it the day of golfing. On the same day you have to call or go to the golf courses.