[Shimpy]

I never for one moment believed it when they told me there were more bowlers than golfers.
Actually some bowlers also play golf and some golfers bowl.

[tomwed]

Originally Posted by Shimpy

I never for one moment believed it when they told me there were more bowlers than golfers.
Actually some bowlers also play golf and some golfers bowl.

see,,everyone hears that but how could it be

[villagetinker]

Originally Posted by tomwed

Do bowlers loose interest because they don't have enough access?

IMHO, some of the new residents may be less inclined to travel to SS for bowling, where if there was a center closer, they may be more inclined to bowl. A center closer to the Brownwood area, would also tend to foster local or neighborhood teams, just like golf.

Also, lanes in the Brownwood area would have a draw from Wildwood, Leesburg, and surrounding areas. Spanish Springs draws from the surrounding communities.

In our case, we are on teams, and we really enjoy the sport, plus we tend to combine trips, after bowling stop at a store or restaurant. I have not heard of anyone dropping out due to the distance.

I have no idea of the economics of these facilities, so I will not comment.

[justjim]

If it is determined that a 3rd bowling alley would be a profitable investment in or near The Villages, you can bet somebody will build it. Enough said.

[WhoDat]

I would love to bowl but SS is too far from South of 466A. Bowled in a league in my younger years and loved it. Still have my ball and shoes.

[jgm3279]

We are south of 466A~ we drive north to the 2 bowling alleys now. VERY hard to get a lane when there is "open" bowling. We find them usually busy in the "off" season also. Bring on a new bowling alley down here!

[tomwed]

I like it by Brownwood but accept the fact that all the cool stuff is up north. I gave up that there would be the same amenities, only newer down south.

If I make a move, I'm heading to the other end of town.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by tomwed

Do bowlers loose interest because they don't have enough access?

Interestingly, there has been a 30% decline in regular bowlers since 1996. Various on-line sites attribute this to the no smoking laws, as well as enhanced DUI enforcement. Go figure--I thought the point of bowling was bowling, guess I got that wrong

[billethkid]

Originally Posted by WhoDat

I would love to bowl but SS is too far from South of 466A. Bowled in a league in my younger years and loved it. Still have my ball and shoes.

How far did you have to travel back then.

There is not much in TV that is more than 15 minutes away from anywhere else!?!

[tomwed]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Interestingly, there has been a 30% decline in regular bowlers since 1996. Various on-line sites attribute this to the no smoking laws, as well as enhanced DUI enforcement. Go figure--I thought the point of bowling was bowling, guess I got that wrong

What doesn't work in the world of work sometimes works in the world of retirement. Golf comes to mind. Stickball is another.
The one activity I don't get is Polo. Are the Polo matches well attended? I only went one time. I could appreciate the skill. I don;t recall anyone bringing up a Polo conversation or talking about when they use to play Polo.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by justjim

If it is determined that a 3rd bowling alley would be a profitable investment in or near The Villages, you can bet somebody will build it. Enough said.

What you are saying is just too much common sense for this thread.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by tomwed

I like it by Brownwood but accept the fact that all the cool stuff is up north. I gave up that there would be the same amenities, only newer down south.

If I make a move, I'm heading to the other end of town.

Bowling is not a Villages amenity.

[tomwed]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

Bowling is not a Villages amenity.

That's true. What would you call it?

I meant business.

[Jima64]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Was told the same thing in 2013. At least they are consistent

Sales people will say anything as long as it isn't in writing .

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by tomwed

That's true. What would you call it?

amenity
noun ame�ni�ty \ə-ˈme-nə-tē, -ˈmē-\
Simple Definition of amenity
: something that makes life easier or more pleasant

Amenity | Definition of Amenity by Merriam-Webster

A business.