Originally Posted by tophcfa (Post 1867193)

With Covid I have found the courses to be more crowded than ever, golf is one of the few activities that just about everyone feels safe doing. On top of that, let's not forget that Belle Glade was the last Championship course to open up in the Villages, and that was almost 7 years ago. Since then tens of thousands

of new homes have been added, seriously diluting the amount of Championship golf holes available relative to homes. Result, the courses are more crowded. It will be interesting to see what the winter rates will be. I checked, and last year they were published December 7th. If the rates get jacked up again this year with the same percentage increase as last year, many will be going outside the bubble to golf this winter. Stay tuned?

Originally Posted by tophcfa (Post 1867193)

With Covid I have found the courses to be more crowded than ever, golf is one of the few activities that just about everyone feels safe doing. On top of that, let's not forget that Belle Glade was the last Championship course to open up in the Villages, and that was almost 7 years ago. Since then tens of thousands of new homes have been added, seriously diluting the amount of Championship golf holes available relative to homes. Result, the courses are more crowded. It will be interesting to see what the winter rates will be. I checked, and last year they were published December 7th. If the rates get jacked up again this year with the same percentage increase as last year, many will be going outside the bubble to golf this winter. Stay tuned?

Originally Posted by Andyb (Post 1867363)

A lot less, no Canadians this coming year. I still have a Courtyard Villa available for rent in January, reduced $200, call 352-267-4632, if interested.

Originally Posted by Mendy (Post 1867250)

Championship courses are for Villagers and their guests, not for the general public. These championship courses are now owned by The Villages (as of 1/20).

Originally Posted by Scbang (Post 1867089)

We are snowbirds and found out the golf courses are too crowded normally from Jan to Mar. So we spend some time in Nov-Dec and come back Mar-Apr. How does it look this year 2020-2021? Samo-Samo? Less or More?

Originally Posted by vintageogauge (Post 1867533)

It's amazing how many furnished homes are still available for the winter season and all seem to have reduced their prices. Even the Daily Sun has lots of ads for them being available. Last minute renters have a lot to choose from this year and can pretty much name their price at this late date. There are designers priced below courtyard villas now.

Originally Posted by Scbang (Post 1867089)

We are snowbirds and found out the golf courses are too crowded normally from Jan to Mar. So we spend some time in Nov-Dec and come back Mar-Apr. How does it look this year 2020-2021? Samo-Samo? Less or More?

Originally Posted by Rosebud1949 (Post 1867585)

It means that folk have listened to the science and NOT travelled to spread the virus. It didnt stop families on thanksgiving sadly.

Originally Posted by Rosebud1949 (Post 1867580)

Imagine how the permanent residents feel each Nov- March+ Cant use the facilities they pay $150 a month for. Get pushed to the end of any lines. Often get Snow Birds telling us "they are subsidizing us" No wonder we are not happy.

Originally Posted by ficoguy (Post 1867478)

Worse. Plus there are people who game the tee time system to make tee times for people as a side business. I heard there's a guy you pay $ 30 a week and he knows how to get you tee times. This year, more than ever, there are people who have no business being out in a golf course. I was behind 2 threesomes at Fenney, who decided to re-form a six-some. Ambassadors don't say jack squat...