[Beyond The Wall]

Just a thought.

Instead of building more pitch and putts, TV should be converting one of the existing ones to an executive course. The P and P are the LEAST requested courses in the entire villages excluding courses way north. Just look at what’s available on TheVillages.net the day most recent assignments are made. Makes no sense to build another one !
Need more Executive courses south of 44!

[Marathon Man]

You have multiple comments about pitch and putt courses. We get it, you don't like them.

[kansasr]

Probably because most of us don’t use the reservation system and just call to see if there are openings. When I play the pitch and putt they’re usually quite busy.

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by Beyond The Wall

Just a thought.

Instead of building more pitch and putts, TV should be converting one of the existing ones to an executive course. The P and P are the LEAST requested courses in the entire villages excluding courses way north. Just look at what’s available on TheVillages.net the day most recent assignments are made. Makes no sense to build another one !
Need more Executive courses south of 44!

I don’t like them, but thinking about it, why wouldn’t they. They cost less to build, use less land, and leave more space to build additional houses. And besides, people are continuing to buy new homes as fast as they can be built, which is what it’s all about at the end of the day. On the other hand, if homebuyers started backing away, and left strong feedback that they were buying elsewhere because of the lack of availability of real golf, the types of new golf being constructed would change. The only way it’s going to change is if prospective new home buyers complain through their purchasing actions! So, if you bought a newly constructed home recently, blame yourself.

[Laker14]

Originally Posted by Beyond The Wall

Just a thought.

Instead of building more pitch and putts, TV should be converting one of the existing ones to an executive course. The P and P are the LEAST requested courses in the entire villages excluding courses way north. Just look at what’s available on TheVillages.net the day most recent assignments are made. Makes no sense to build another one !
Need more Executive courses south of 44!

Pitch and putts are quicker, easier, and take less space to build than an executive course. So the developer can build them and boast "free golf" with a fraction of the cost.

[VApeople]

My wife and I love the pitch-and-putt courses except for the one in the Village of Richmond.

We carry fewer clubs than on an exec course and we don't have to look out for the stupid golf carts.

I have been playing golf since 1958 and the main thing I have learned is that hitting short shots makes it easier to learn how to hit the longer shots. The other thing is that, while it is nice to be intelligent, when playing golf it is best to leave your brain at home.

[LeRoySmith]

We have been playing golf since 11/2023... we love the pitch and putts. I wish they'd chop up a few of the executive courses to make room for more pitch and puts because the existing ones are always busy.

[Altavia]

Another fan of the P&P, tends to be more fun for casual golf.

When you look at the number of holes, they are a small percentage.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by LeRoySmith

We have been playing golf since 11/2023... we love the pitch and putts. I wish they'd chop up a few of the executive courses to make room for more pitch and puts because the existing ones are always busy.

Welcome to the game. After a while you will feel more confident and comfortable and may wish to expand your experience. I like p&p. It is like "beginer" golf and also good practice for your short game.

PS: keep your head down. 😉

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by Altavia

Another fan of the P&P, tends to be more fun for casual golf.

When you look at the number of holes, they are a small percentage.

They are NOT a small percentage if you compare them to the number of holes available below 44.

[kansasr]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

They are NOT a small percentage if you compare them to the number of holes available below 44.

Well yeah, since there are no pitch & puts north of 44....compared to all of the holes of golf in The Villages, SMALL PERCENTAGE, 54 out of 747 = 7.2%

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by Marathon Man

You have multiple comments about pitch and putt courses. We get it, you don't like them.

[MSchad]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

On the other hand, if homebuyers started backing away, and left strong feedback that they were buying elsewhere because of the lack of availability of real golf, the types of new golf being constructed would change.

And where would these same buyers find a fraction of the available golf found here. Not to mention a gazillion others things to do and enjoy here.

[Flyers999]

Marsh View is a challenging test.

[asianthree]

Anyone can hit a driver and there are multiple people who use them on par 3 exec.

But a short game can take skill, and let’s face it most greens here can be a challenge because who ever placed that pin last night has anger issues.

Plus the walk on a P&P is forced exercise and that may be one of the reasons why they are not as popular. Some find it a challenge to walk from their house to the curb for trash, much less walk small venue