[Bavarian]

Sounds like a solution would be to make a foursome with two of you friends. Let them play golf, and if you only want to walk, just do it. Just remember your pace is set by the slowest golfer. But if you are just out for enjoyment, what's the rush?

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

I assume that means "do what you like". If that's what you are saying, it is just completely wrong. People venturing onto a golf course to play golf need to learn to respect and take care of the golf course. They also need to be considerate of other golfers. Most people who are unfamiliar with the game don't even understand that they are doing anything wrong when people get offended or they are scolded for not replacing a divot, raking a bunker or fixing a ball mark.
There is nothing worse on a golf course than the beginner who has no idea what they are doing and have the attitude that they paid their fee they can do whatever they please.
As someone mentioned, attend the Good Golf School and learn a little bit about what you're getting into.
Honestly, I think that if you are interested in playing golf learn about the game. If you are interested in walking go to a walking trail. Golf courses were not designed to be walking trails.

I agree!

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by JoeC1947

Lots of people like to walk more than play. They say that golf is just a long walk in the woods! You're not required to play in a foursome but you also can't stop slots in your tee time from filling up so you may have to play with others. A good idea would be for you to find two others that are interested in walking and golf/walk with them. The rules aren't as strict as in other places and the executive courses are even less strict than the championship courses. You'll learn the rules as you go. The important thing is to have some fun and get exercise.

This is very poor advice.

[JoeC1947]

Originally Posted by Bavarian

Sounds like a solution would be to make a foursome with two of you friends. Let them play golf, and if you only want to walk, just do it. Just remember your pace is set by the slowest golfer. But if you are just out for enjoyment, what's the rush?

Good advice! 10000% correct!

[justjim]

Mark Twain once said "golf is a good walk ruined". What he was saying in a Twain way was golf can be can be frustrating sometimes. There is nothing wrong with playing golf and walking and it is good exercise. Walking is how golf was meant to be played many people believe. But learning golf etiquette and how to BEGIN to hold a golf club and hit a golf ball should start with good golf school and some lessons. You will enjoy golf more and your fellow golfers will enjoy their round of golf more too.

[pqrstar]

Originally Posted by Bavarian

Sounds like a solution would be to make a foursome with two of you friends. Let them play golf, and if you only want to walk, just do it. Just remember your pace is set by the slowest golfer. But if you are just out for enjoyment, what's the rush?

What?

I think as a courtesy, that your pace is set by keeping your pace with the group in front and not holding up the group in the back.

It's just like driving in traffic, you should pay a little attention to those in front and those behind and everything will go much smoother.

[Bavarian]

Originally Posted by JoeC1947

Lots of people like to walk more than play. They say that golf is just a long walk in the woods! You're not required to play in a foursome but you also can't stop slots in your tee time from filling up so you may have to play with others. A good idea would be for you to find two others that are interested in walking and golf/walk with them. The rules aren't as strict as in other places and the executive courses are even less strict than the championship courses. You'll learn the rules as you go. The important thing is to have some fun and get exercise.

Originally Posted by pqrstar

What?

I think as a courtesy, that you pace is set by keeping your pace with the group in front and not holding up the group in the back.

It's just like driving in traffic, you should pay a little attention to those in front and those behind and everything will go much smoother.

Not being a golfer other than taking golf in college many years ago, maybe it came across wrong. I meant to say that you would have to stay with your foursome. The golfers set the pace in your foursome. Interesting to hear all the comments. My wife's childhood neighbor moved to The Villages years ago, one of her incentives to move. He told me that he and a friend start out as two and if another pair comes along they may form a foursome. Or they let the faster ones pass them. Seemed very laid back.

[BobnBev]

Read all the posts. All the more reason not t become a golfer.

[chili557]

All players are required to have asset of clubs. Having only one club does not make a set. Check with any course and they will let you know the rules.

[gomoho]

You might want to enjoy walking the courses very, very early in the morning or very, very late at night. As you can see from these posts if you're not golfing, you're not welcome on the course paths. The problem is if you're out there walking and I am ready to tee off I have to conscious of your presence and not hitting you and that could back things up big time. There are multi-modal trails that are used by walkers, but can be hazardous with golf carts zipping by. Try a few different things when you arrive and you will find the right fit for you. That is the beauty of TV - it can pretty much accomodate everyone and every need.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by gomoho

You might want to enjoy walking the courses very, very early in the morning or very, very late at night. As you can see from these posts if you're not golfing, you're not welcome on the course paths. The problem is if you're out there walking and I am ready to tee off I have to conscious of your presence and not hitting you and that could back things up big time. There are multi-modal trails that are used by walkers, but can be hazardous with golf carts zipping by. Try a few different things when you arrive and you will find the right fit for you. That is the beauty of TV - it can pretty much accomodate everyone and every need.

This is from the Good Golf Guide:
• No jogging, biking, walking, fishing,
etc. is allowed on the courses.

There is nothing in the guide about early morning or late night use of the courses.

http://www.golfthevillages.com/golf-...fGuide1.13.pdf

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by Bavarian

Sounds like a solution would be to make a foursome with two of you friends. Let them play golf, and if you only want to walk, just do it. Just remember your pace is set by the slowest golfer. But if you are just out for enjoyment, what's the rush?

The rush is that the golfers playing behind these people do not want to spend their day watching them walk around. They want to play golf. And that goes for the hundred or so people behind them as well.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by Bavarian

Not being a golfer other than taking golf in college many years ago, maybe it came across wrong. I meant to say that you would have to stay with your foursome. The golfers set the pace in your foursome. Interesting to hear all the comments. My wife's childhood neighbor moved to The Villages years ago, one of her incentives to move. He told me that he and a friend start out as two and if another pair comes along they may form a foursome. Or they let the faster ones pass them. Seemed very laid back.

What a coincidence. I am a golfer and have played at the professional level. In addition, I taught golf at a college for fifteen years.

If everyone did as your friend does things would be great on the golf course. I'm sure that that is something that you learned in your college golf course and it is a lesson that every golfer should learn. This is a great example of why people shouldn't simply venture out on to a golf course without getting some kind of instruction. From what I hear of the, the good golf school is a great idea.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Bavarian

Sounds like a solution would be to make a foursome with two of you friends. Let them play golf, and if you only want to walk, just do it. Just remember your pace is set by the slowest golfer. But if you are just out for enjoyment, what's the rush?

Do you live in TV? Have you visited TV?

[BobnBev]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

Do you live in TV? Have you visited TV?

What does that have to do with anything?