[Greg Nelson]

Yesterday I went to 4 different executive courses and found 2 closed (Diablo) and 2 that were booked solid. I then tried to get Thanksgiving dinner at Lopez and they were sold out. I'd guess the rush is on...maybe November will become high season too.And sadly to say there are no restaurants of value up in the far north.

[NotGolfer]

The restaurants were advertising for T.G. a month ago. I guess it's a bit too close to find something as it's only 2 weeks away...for the discriminating customer. Golf courses....some are being over-seeded now. Plus I think if you use the Villages on-line system and aren't picky about the time of day you can find places to golf.

[Fraugoofy]

Originally Posted by Greg Nelson

Yesterday I went to 4 different executive courses and found 2 closed (Diablo) and 2 that were booked solid. I then tried to get Thanksgiving dinner at Lopez and they were sold out. I'd guess the rush is on...maybe November will become high season too.And sadly to say there are no restaurants of value up in the far north.

Close to 466 are Bonefish, Red Lobster, Sonrise Cafe, Crispers, Perkins, Bob Evans, IHOP, Beef O Bradys, Golden Corral, Giovannis. Do you mean further north than this?

[Greg Nelson]

any further north? Too bad nothing on hwy 42...

[bagboy]

Originally Posted by Greg Nelson;11***50

any further north? Too bad nothing on hwy 42...

Maybe I can help with the golf. I use the viilages.net website, it costs $8 per month. There is a golf section. You can go to the site, go through the steps of making a reservation, view open times at each course up to 3 days in advance. You can scroll down and make a note of what tee times are open on one or more courses that are close to you. There is no guarantee that all the times will be open the next day, but it gives you a good idea as to where to try first, second, etc. Then just log out without confirming any reservation.
I have done this for 2 years and always been able to walk on and play in the afternoon somewhere without fail, even in the busy season. There are some days that I pass on because they are very busy. As an example, I looked at El Diablo for tomorrow. There is noone booked from 3:17 to 4:56. Pretty safe bet you can get on tomorrow there.
I don't make tee times in advance unless guests are here as we don't decide what the days activities will be for us until that morning.

[rubicon]

One of the nice things about Thanksgiving are left overs...turkey crepes, turkey sandwiches warm cold, turkey salad

[Ooper]

Originally Posted by Fraugoofy;11***33

Close to 466 are Bonefish, Red Lobster, Sonrise Cafe, Crispers, Perkins, Bob Evans, IHOP, Beef O Bradys, Golden Corral, Giovannis. Do you mean further north than this?

That's south for some of us!

[Greg Nelson]

Got on Briarwood ok this afternoon. What are the executive courses north of 466? Still not sure on Thanksgiving dinner

[Jima64]

Originally Posted by rubicon

One of the nice things about Thanksgiving are left overs...turkey crepes, turkey sandwiches warm cold, turkey salad

I have been informed it will be a boneless breast only. (:

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Greg Nelson

Got on Briarwood ok this afternoon. What are the executive courses north of 466? Still not sure on Thanksgiving dinner

This site lists all of the courses.
There is a map showing where all the courses are located.
Plus a lot more information.
Golf The Villages

[Fraugoofy]

Originally Posted by Ooper

That's south for some of us!

Oops! Yes, of course it is! I love Mulberry Dog Park and Lopez for lunch!