[Happinow]

I know the birds are back but it seems awful strange to me when I look at open tee times the day before I want to golf, about 99% of the courses have nothing available until 5:30 or later. I think I heard that the villages saves tee time for LSV's? It kind of strikes me odd that we who live here all year get short changed in the winter. It seems that the villages really puts on the dog for the returning snow birds and we get the left overs. The courses are in very nice shape now compared to this summer. Maybe they thrive in the winter with the cooler temps. Anyhow, I'm disappointed that I will probably only be able to play golf 1-2 times a week now. I think its time to go off campus. I still love it here!!

Try looking 3 days early and or put a request in up to 7 days early.

[Villageshooter]

Originally Posted by Happinow

I know the birds are back but it seems awful strange to me when I look at open tee times the day before I want to golf, about 99% of the courses have nothing available until 5:30 or later. I think I heard that the villages saves tee time for LSV's? It kind of strikes me odd that we who live here all year get short changed in the winter. It seems that the villages really puts on the dog for the returning snow birds and we get the left overs. The courses are in very nice shape now compared to this summer. Maybe they thrive in the winter with the cooler temps. Anyhow, I'm disappointed that I will probably only be able to play golf 1-2 times a week now. I think its time to go off campus. I still love it here!!

The possibility of huge profits from lifestyle visits pushes all of us to the back burner They have already gotten our money

[mulligan]

Not true. Very few t-times are set aside for LSV's. This time of year, your points come into play a lot more. Even among the full time residents, a lot more play as it gets cooler. Make a request 4 to 7 days out, put in a 4-5 hour time spread, and list at least 6 - 8 courses, and you can play just about every day. Also keep in mind course closures for overseeding, and do not include those courses on your list.

[fred53]

There are NO tee times reserved for the returning "season" villagers. It's a rumor and only a rumor. If you want a tee time you have to be willing to travel a bit further for a round and be more flexible with the approximate tee time you want.

It only appears they get preferential treatment because the prime tee times are filling up faster....so save your conspiracy theories for something else....points only last 7 days and then it's back to zero.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Happinow

I know the birds are back but it seems awful strange to me when I look at open tee times the day before I want to golf, about 99% of the courses have nothing available until 5:30 or later. I think I heard that the villages saves tee time for LSV's? It kind of strikes me odd that we who live here all year get short changed in the winter. It seems that the villages really puts on the dog for the returning snow birds and we get the left overs. The courses are in very nice shape now compared to this summer. Maybe they thrive in the winter with the cooler temps. Anyhow, I'm disappointed that I will probably only be able to play golf 1-2 times a week now. I think its time to go off campus. I still love it here!!

Please explain what this means?

[zcaveman]

Originally Posted by Happinow

I know the birds are back but it seems awful strange to me when I look at open tee times the day before I want to golf, about 99% of the courses have nothing available until 5:30 or later. I think I heard that the villages saves tee time for LSV's? It kind of strikes me odd that we who live here all year get short changed in the winter. It seems that the villages really puts on the dog for the returning snow birds and we get the left overs. The courses are in very nice shape now compared to this summer. Maybe they thrive in the winter with the cooler temps. Anyhow, I'm disappointed that I will probably only be able to play golf 1-2 times a week now. I think its time to go off campus. I still love it here!!

Welcome to the real world of golf in TV.

z

[Mikeod]

As our seasonal residents return, tee time availability within 24 hours is going to be hit or miss, especially if you're looking for room for a foursome. If you don't make a request/reservation, you need to look three days out for your best chance of finding room.

There is no way TV is doing something special to make it easier for seasonal residents to get tee times over full time residents. The primary factor may be that these returning golfers have no points, so those playing multiple times per week wind up with lower priority for times. Think about that man profiled in the paper at the opening of Mangrove and Sweetgum who plays every exec course every month. He must have a lot of points, so he has to seek out open times on the computer in order to play that much. If you want to play a lot during the high season, that's the way to go. But be sure to get those times as soon as they open three days out.

[yabbadu]

Take the classes offered in the paper. No reason you should not be able to golf. Just learn how the system works and you will be OK

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by yabbadu

Take the classes offered in the paper. No reason you should not be able to golf. Just learn how the system works and you will be OK

Very difficult to look at the next day and expect to see openings. More likely to get a tee time by making a request.
No need to take any classes.

[rubicon]

The Villages should by now know what the population to golf course ratio ought to be. In the past prime time meant that some people went without. this is still occurring. The golf admin people especially the tee time office ought to have an answer as to why some folks are not accommodated. perhaps those ought to contact the Tee Time office to determine why. I'll wager 999 out of 1000 times it because of the golfer

During this time of year I restrict my golf tee times and also play off campus. In fact off campus is becoming sort of the norm for many people

[Mimivillager]

Originally Posted by mulligan

Not true. Very few t-times are set aside for LSV's. This time of year, your points come into play a lot more. Even among the full time residents, a lot more play as it gets cooler. Make a request 4 to 7 days out, put in a 4-5 hour time spread, and list at least 6 - 8 courses, and you can play just about every day. Also keep in mind course closures for overseeding, and do not include those courses on your list.

That's what we do and we always get a t-time. We find that the northern courses usually have availability too.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Happinow

I know the birds are back but it seems awful strange to me when I look at open tee times the day before I want to golf, about 99% of the courses have nothing available until 5:30 or later. I think I heard that the villages saves tee time for LSV's? It kind of strikes me odd that we who live here all year get short changed in the winter. It seems that the villages really puts on the dog for the returning snow birds and we get the left overs. The courses are in very nice shape now compared to this summer. Maybe they thrive in the winter with the cooler temps. Anyhow, I'm disappointed that I will probably only be able to play golf 1-2 times a week now. I think its time to go off campus. I still love it here!!

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

Please explain what this means?

I would also love to know what this means

[karostay]

I'm glad the birds are back.The rec trails look a lot cleaner.
Thanks birds for cleaning up after the frogs

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Happinow

I know the birds are back but it seems awful strange to me when I look at open tee times the day before I want to golf, about 99% of the courses have nothing available until 5:30 or later. I think I heard that the villages saves tee time for LSV's? It kind of strikes me odd that we who live here all year get short changed in the winter. It seems that the villages really puts on the dog for the returning snow birds and we get the left overs. The courses are in very nice shape now compared to this summer. Maybe they thrive in the winter with the cooler temps. Anyhow, I'm disappointed that I will probably only be able to play golf 1-2 times a week now. I think its time to go off campus. I still love it here!!

We ALWAYS put in several days ahead. Only in the summer do you have the luxury of booking a tee time the day before.

HOW would it benefit the developer to put on the dog for snowbirds?