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Let's see-----execs 900-1700 yds, champs, 5200-7100 yds. It's like "50-80 yards", only different
9 holes divided by 1700 Yards = 188 Yards
27 holes divided by 7100 Yards = 262 Yards
Let's see: 262 Yards - 188 Yard - 74 Yards!
I'm in the ballpark with my numbers, why aren't are you?
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Those courses up north are still in business so I assume that they are making money even with a short season and a lower price. If they can make money up north, the real question is why do the Championship courses charge so much for courses that are open the entire year. They should be raking in the money.
Open the entire year also means maintenance the entire year
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9 holes divided by 1700 Yards = 188 Yards
27 holes divided by 7100 Yards = 262 Yards
Let's see: 262 Yards - 188 Yard - 74 Yards!
I'm in the ballpark with my numbers, why aren't are you?
Enjoy your lob wedge....
No, that would be 7100 yards divided by 18 holes... 394 yds/hole...

You're nowhere near the ballpark...

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Old 03-12-2022, 07:32 PM
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My golf spy published an article regarding average cost to play golf on a state basis. 2021 Florida average was $55.00. Refer to the article if you want more details.
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My golf spy published an article regarding average cost to play golf on a state basis. 2021 Florida average was $55.00. Refer to the article if you want more details.
I think this is the article.

STUDY: How Much Does a Round of Golf Cost? | MyGolfSpy
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It used data from a handicap app - so anyone who tracks their handicap index at ANY country club in the country has their rounds excluded (I pay a GHIN handicap fee at my club in the northeast, i can enter my scores in FLA).

“The rates used include the lowest posted rates throughout 2021 and include cart fees when applicable.”
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9 holes divided by 1700 Yards = 188 Yards
27 holes divided by 7100 Yards = 262 Yards
Let's see: 262 Yards - 188 Yard - 74 Yards!
I'm in the ballpark with my numbers, why aren't are you?
Enjoy your lob wedge....
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No, that would be 7100 yards divided by 18 holes... 394 yds/hole...

You're nowhere near the ballpark...

Maths is hard!
Uh oh. I'm guessing he now wishes that he did not start typing.
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Uh oh. I'm guessing he now wishes that he did not start typing.
Which is the reason I deleted my response----I don't believe in piling on, no matter how much the posts deserves it.
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I tried the priority fee one year and felt I still had to pay too much when I played a big course so we did not do it much and therefore it was definitely not cost effective. My wife and I play executive courses 3-5 times a week and find them as challenging as we want as you can pick courses with different difficulty rating. And if I want to feel like I'm on a championship course - I can move back to the black tees. I'm not a great golfer so exec's are fine for me. If we want to play big courses, there are "deals" in nearby off-campus golf courses.
Playing the "black" tees on an exec makes you feel like you're on a champ course???? OK, whatever.
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Old 03-13-2022, 09:01 AM
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[QUOTE=Mortal1;2069013]Exec courses are not "free"...the fee is included with the amenity fee.

The amenity fee is for all the services that you pay for the right to live in the villages. Unless they give you back the amenity fee if you play on a championship course, than I don't understand your point.
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Old 03-13-2022, 09:36 AM
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Try playing TPC Scottsdale or Troon North for under $100
About 20 years ago I played both TPC's for $82. It was in August (very hot, but dry). I walked the 1st nine of The Desert Course and then picked up the included cart for the back nine since I had already developed blisters.

Obviously rode The Stadium Course, but it certainly was not fun with those blisters!

Played Troon North a couple of days later for well under $100, but, it was a long time ago, and August.

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Which is the reason I deleted my response----I don't believe in piling on, no matter how much the posts deserves it.
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