yet another Village idiot who thinks that because they can't do what they want, nobody else should be able to. Just stay home and hide under your bed. We'll let you know when it's safe to come out.

Totally agree, but what else would anyone expect but a logical and spot on post from someone who has a Patriots Logo as their avatar. Go Pat's and have fun golfing with your wife, it's a brave new world : )

Golfing is very safe right now. There is a bigger problem watching the sun go down on the Morse bridge every night. Loads of golf carts grouped together. Or people showing up in the squares bringing their own chairs and grouped together. Golfers are keeping it safe out there.

People who complain about the golfers are totally clueless as to what goes on out there. I could think of a dozen other things going on right now that are less safe then golfing. Getting your mail every day being one of them.

This message is not specifically for this post. Food for thought! I have not seen anyone mention employees at the courses. I for one think this community has many thoughtful residents but there are a very large amount of entitled persons who only think of themselves! Sure most people playing golf practice social distancing but not all. Even with cones in front of starter shacks people will just walk past. People with thier own carts have the capability to carry any snack or drink that they may need but for some reason they think it's safe to handle cash and have the starter handle it. A golf course employee is eventually going to get the virus and then what happens?

Just as an FYI. Employees have the option of either working or staying home, with no repercussions.

Steve

That answer is exactly the entitled mind set that permeates The Villages. When employees have had enough we will stay home and I'm sure your thinking you'll play any way. Think again someone will be patrolling the courses to prevent trespassing

Get a life.....
 

I play in a foursome, not because it is free (which it actually isn't) I play for exercise because I don't ride a bike in golf cart paths and can't go to the rec center for walk away the pounds.

Each player drives their own cart, uses their left hand (gloved) to lift out the flag and rake the sand trap.

Just as everywhere I go there is minimum 6 feet and that has NOTHUNG to do with being patriotic!

Maybe you should take it up so you are not left out!

Smell test alert!

If you play, you would know there are no rakes in the sand traps and a pipe in the hole so you don't touch the flagstick.

There are no more than four golfers in each group. Rules of social distancing are 10 people. If golfers stay six feet apart they are practicing social distancing. The rules are you do not touch the flag stick. The holes are turned upside down so the ball does not go into the hole and must be then picked up. Now the golf shops are closing except for two. So, no sign in, just give them your ID number and you get billed for the golf. Nothing wrong with any of this. It is within the guidelines put out by the government. Until we are in total lockdown like NY golf is fine as long as you practice social distancing.

Speaking of "Smell test alert", its beginning to smell a little around here in the Villages..
Some whiners that sit around all day shuffling cards and hating golfers for playing safe golf have not been able to take their weekly bath at the public bath houses, something needs to be done! :faint:

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The staff who check you in and ambassador and starters at risk so Villagers play. Not good....all of them over 65 too. Should be closed.

At check in (ECC) you don't need to handover your ID just tell your name and tee-time from 6 feet away. The Ambassadors have no water on their carts so no need to get close to any player...

Golf staff at RISK to check in golfers. Not a good situation for staff or all they come in contact with in the shops and course.
*****Non quarantine visitors golfing and shopping. Think about it.

While I do agree with all your justifications about safe golf please don't get lulled in the belief it is happening. Yesterday again (Men's Day ?) large groups were congregating under the huge live oak after finishing the 18th hole. Many not observing the 6 foot rule. You maybe doing your part but not everyone is. Let's all pretend social distancing is like golf - a game of honor and integrity.

NO, YOU THINK ABOUT IT. There is NO CONTACT with staff checking you in and you can remain 6 feet away---they have lines and cones out. You scan your ID, you scan your credit card, they do not give you a slip for the starter, who also stays 6 feet away. Why don't you have some concept of what your babbling about BEFORE you post crap.

NOT TRUE! If that were even close to REAL INFORMATION that would mean there would be barely any illness here in FL and especially South FL. Maybe garlic will kill it .... NO! I hope no one believes everything they read on internet forums or fwd fwd fwd fwd fwd emails or Facebook..

Fact check: Sunlight does not kill the new coronavirus

Can you kill coronavirus with UV light? - BBC Future

Debunking COVID-19 rumors: Does sunlight kill the coronavirus? - NBC2 News

The way I look at it is any time you go out you have a better chance of catching it than I do staying at home. If this is not true please educate me.

Depending on what you do and how you do it when you go out, the chances may be pretty much equal. But for those who go out and move, their chances of getting a DVT or PE from sitting around are less, and they probably won't get decubiti.

stay home
 

bike rides stay home

Thank you. I admittedly had not thought of the health hazards of none or little activity.

Sorry I was harsh. A lot of golf check in procedures have changed drastically due to the virus, not everybody know that. I feel just as safe playing golf as long as the other golfers maintain social distancing as I do at home, and probably safer than the grocery store

I agree.

Golfing is way safer than the grocery store or getting take out food. Probably also much safer than a crowded walking trail or bike riding with a group. I would say a round of golf with proper precautions is about as risky as getting your mail or taking some cash out of an ATM machine and sanitizing your hands right after touching the mailbox or ATM touch screen. Plus it gets you out of the house for a few hours in the fresh air and sun. Swing on.