[JSR22]

Championship golf is more crowded. Last Friday my husband a 8 other men were shutout of a tee time and everyone is a priority member. There are no championship courses south of 44 so they have to come north to play.

[Bill1701]

We have found the courses more crowded than last year. We used to be able to get on south of 44 when everything up north was full. We can't even do that now. The driving range is packed too.

[ts12755]

Yes

[HoosierPa]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

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?

Try Continental Country Club on 44 near Morse.
It is MUCH IMPROVED and in the center of The Villages. Around $40 for 18 hole Championship Course during Jan-March. Price is less now.

The Course will be over seeded during the winter.

Pro Shop (352) 748-3293

[ficoguy]

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...

[stan the man]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

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?

[vintageogauge]

Originally Posted by Andyb

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.

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.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Mendy

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).

IMO Developers own most all if not all championship golf courses ( couple of the older ones may be districts which they brought), anybody can play them. Some just have to pay more.

[Rosebud1949]

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 Scbang

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?

[Rosebud1949]

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 vintageogauge

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.

[jarodrig]

Originally Posted by Scbang

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?

Same....

Be advised that March is BY FAR the busiest “in season” month during the busy season.....

[Mleeja]

Originally Posted by Rosebud1949

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

No, it means the northern border is still closed and the Canadians cannot enter into the US. Many from the states are coming to The Villages because they feel safer here than their home communities.

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by Rosebud1949

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.

Really? You are complaining about the people who pay the same monthly fees as you do every month of the year but only share the amenities with you for a fraction of the year? No one pushes you to the end of any lines, they just hope to get into line with you for their fair opportunity to use the amenities. Someone needs a reality check.

[DrBrutyle109]

It’s about the same BUT....
The Villages needs to review the way “wave” theory. We played Fox Run at 11:56 and were done with first 9 at 12:30. We had to go to Talky Ho for 2nd 9 and had to wait a hal hour to tee off. They book tee times to start on the 9 others are turning to. It silly. If your only going to have 2 nines open, just start everyone on the same 9 and play the same 18.

[Papa_lecki]

Originally Posted by ficoguy

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...

Would love to know how someone games the tee time system. I am sure you can, just not sure how