[Warren Kiefer]

Has the Golf Division raised their green fees again. I have not had a chance to check but it seems they go up every year. They always blame inflation as being the reason, but the inflation rate for a couple of years has been less than 2% and the green fees have been increasing at about 10%.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by Warren Kiefer

Has the Golf Division raised their green fees again. I have not had a chance to check but it seems they go up every year. They always blame inflation as being the reason, but the inflation rate for a couple of years has been less than 2% and the green fees have been increasing at about 10%.

It's the Snowbirds fault.

[pooh]

Haven't check either, Warren, but if the costs of caring for the courses goes up, well......

[gustavo]

Originally Posted by Warren Kiefer

Has the Golf Division raised their green fees again. I have not had a chance to check but it seems they go up every year. They always blame inflation as being the reason, but the inflation rate for a couple of years has been less than 2% and the green fees have been increasing at about 10%.

If the 2% you're referring to is the Govt CPI, that has nothing to do with the cost inflation associated with maintaining golf courses.

[Bogie Shooter]

Golf The Villages

Summer rates before 11:00AM went up $1.00 not all courses.
After 11:00 no change except one course.
Fall & Winter rates all went up $1.00 - $2.00

[buggyone]

The Developer, Sumpter Morris, is just trying to squeeze every nickel out of us.

I thought we were supposed to get free golf for life.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by buggyone

The Developer, Sumpter Morris, is just trying to squeeze every nickel out of us.

I thought we were supposed to get free golf for life.

Free Golf for Life (plus fees).

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by buggyone

The Developer, Sumpter Morris, is just trying to squeeze every nickel out of us.

I thought we were supposed to get free golf for life.

As far as I understand we are still entitled to free golf on all of the executive courses. Fess are only for the championship courses.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

As far as I understand we are still entitled to free golf on all of the executive courses. Fess are only for the championship courses.

Don't forget that silly Trail Fee. Not everyone can walk until they die.

Not quite full disclosure.

[Bogie Shooter]

I asked about free golf.................why wouldn't somebody that was thinking of relocating here. Some peope have to have their hand held for everything!

[mickey100]

Originally Posted by Warren Kiefer

Has the Golf Division raised their green fees again. I have not had a chance to check but it seems they go up every year. They always blame inflation as being the reason, but the inflation rate for a couple of years has been less than 2% and the green fees have been increasing at about 10%.

Good point Warren. Sometimes it seems like the prices go up but the course conditions get worse. I played Southern Star yesterday and couldn't believe how bad the greens were. There were numerous large patches on almost every green that had almost no grass on them. Obviously some sort of disease.

[bargee]

El Diablo is a cow pasture also.

[buggyone]

Originally Posted by bargee

El Diablo is a cow pasture also.

I bet that Mr. Sumpter Morris has great conditions on his private golf course.

[zcaveman]

Originally Posted by bargee

El Diablo is a cow pasture also.

Not sure what you mean. I have always found El Diablo to be a pretty good shape - except for the green on #6.

Please explain.

Z

[golf2140]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

I asked about free golf.................why wouldn't somebody that was thinking of relocating here. Some peope have to have their hand held for everything!

Bogie for Mayor.