There have been many times we have gone to an executive course after the last tee time and before the staff has left. Enough daylight left to get 3-4 holes in. Every time we have been given permission by an Ambassador.

Wow what a world. I agree they probably should not be there. But to "THROW" them off. If you haven't asked why don't you call the villages and see who would handle this. Then they can ask them/tell them they cannot be there. No violence. now if you have asked and no one has said it is wrong then you are screwed.

The Executive courses are owned/governed by the District. The Champ courses are owned by the Villages(i.e. family), and are considered private property. If after hours play is allowed, so be it, and they can play on. As for the other recreational activities, they're not allowed. Both courses are maintained(watered, groomed, etc) for golfing activity and conditions. That's why you see signs posted on golf cart trails entering courses/holes, that read "golfing traffic only". If people are seen on Exec courses(not golfing), you call Community Watch(CW). For Championship courses, you can call CW, or SCSO. CW will ask them to leave, and if they refuse, they'll call Sumter Co Sheriff's Office, and they will be issued Trespassing Notices.

Golf courses are private and not to be used after hours or for anything but golf. Call community watch and take pictures and send them to the course manager. I bought on a golf course, not a gym or a dog park. The snarky comments are so stupid. This place has rules to protect the community. If you do not like rules, do not live here! And what golf course would allow people on it with skateboards, dogs, etc? None!

Most all of the post refer to courses being private and for golf only. True but what harm does a walker, biker, or jogger do to the course, They are on the golf cart path. When you buy on a golf course you give up some of your privacy.

Welcome to The Villages where living on a golf course means losing your privacy. Life is tough.

Walk around naked ?? No problem …..just keep your putter on the green.

Is there a rule that says golf courses are restricted to golfers only? If there is you are right and the Villages needs to address this. If not, you need to get used to it. As noted, in another reply, I also lived on a golf course for many years, never again. Great views but you give up a lot of privacy!

It is my understanding that the executive golf courses are "district" owned and the championship courses are privately owned. If I am right, then the executive courses are publicly owned and should be enjoyed by all. With the size of most lots here in TV, you did not buy privacy anywhere in The Villages, nor did you buy any more than a fraction of an undivided interest in the whole of all of the golf courses. My house backs up to Morse Blvd. I don't ask the multi modal path be closed when the golf courses close nor do i ask that Morse Blvd. be closed after 9:30 PM. I enjoy the activity displayed here in The Villages. As long as the residents behave in a respectful / responsible manor they should be able to enjoy the golf course path, too.
"They say", most people buy, on average, buy three houses during their time in The Villages.

From the Villages Good Golf Guide:

• Golf courses are restricted to golfing traffic only.
• Please refrain from riding, biking, fishing, walking or engaging in other recreational activities on the courses.
• Pets are not permitted on golf courses or practice facilities at any time.


https://www.golfthevillages.com/golf...dgolfguide.pdf

Been here only 4 years so I'm somewhat new, so if I'm wrong please let me know. Basically aren't there only three type of home here? 1. Privacy or staring at a wall 10 feet from your back door. 2. Staring at your neighbor out your back door. 3. View or staring at people participating in some activity.

Saw you are from Worcester Mass ... my family is from there ... May Street and June Street area.

At this point in time I think we should give people a break about walking and riding on the golf courses since they are the prettiest parts of The Villages. We live on Jacaranda and see the same thing ... and celebrate that so many are feeling so good about walking and riding. Hope you can see that part as well.

All the best ....

I live on a course in The Villages and have a house on a Country Club up north. I have no problem with people walking or running on the cart paths.

Definition of a grouch is someone that would yell at the kids because they're playing on their grass. Not sure what the definition is of yelling at someone playing on someone's else's grass.

I think these posts are going to drive up the property value of my very private lake view home in Fenney. :)

I agree! Unless they are noisy or disruptive what is the problem?

Just a quick point of clarification - the son of the adultery between king David and Bathsheba died. Their future son, Solomon, ascended to the throne.

Country clubs private property owned by developer, Executive courses owned by home owners. There are dog parks for big dogs and little dogs to stretch their legs.

What harm?
 

I think you and many others really are missing the point, some miss it intentionally. It is really not about harm, but simply the fact they are usurping the golf course for their own purposes rather than the purpose it was intended for. Same mentally as using your money to buy themselves something just because your not using the money at the moment.
As to harm, any non-authorized traffic does add wear and tear and just how much is really,again , missing the point

Naked after dark?
 

If you're a 25 year old 125 pound blond chick, I’ll be watching your lanai after dark.

When you get ready to skinny dip, let me know. I'll come and play guard for you!

It is just the right thing to do.
 

From the Villages Good Golf Guide:

• Golf courses are restricted to golfing traffic only.
• Please refrain from riding, biking, fishing, walking or engaging in other recreational activities on the courses.
• Pets are not permitted on golf courses or practice facilities at any time.

Closed means just that. CLOSED TO ALL.
 

closed means closed to all.

your view is not private
 

sorry, but you do not own the land directly adjacent to the lake, it is owned by the developer. You have to maintain it, but anyone can walk along the lakefront if it isn't fenced off. If it is fenced off you have to call community watch to report them just like people on a golf course. You do know that you have a greater chance of having a sink hole living near a lake.

Responding to a post on this forum with logic, or even documentary evidence, is as useful as "pi__ing into the wind" (as me pappy used to say); it serves no useful purpose except to get one's self very wet. Most of these folks (almost always the same posters) will rationalize their behavior and beliefs, regardless of any logic to the contrary. Those who already know, "get it". Those who don't, refuse to "get it". Their pragmatism transcends rules made for mere mortals, after all!

To wit: how could a reasoning individual NOT understand that a golf course is private property and NOT to be used for any activities except golf. And, after hours, NOT to be used for even that activity? Answer: they are either mentally challenged or refuse to "get it" because rules are for the other guy - you know, the "Great Unwashed".

Fred :spoken:

People die everyday, in TV, and all over the world.

Post is about those who are walking the courses, which is not allowed, other than the purpose of playing golf. Call golf ADmin they will give you the same answer.

OP is correct course down the street from us has an employee driving the course to warn them they are in the wrong.

Ok if you live on a golf course and you don't mind golfers playing from 7am to 6pm but the clock strikes 1 minutes later someone walks by and it bothers you I guess I get it. But if you don't live on one and it bothers you then dude that sure is a lot of undue stress.

Side note. I live on one and walkers use the path. No extra wear and tear.

Even though I don't own the golf course I did pay a premium . Correct me if I'm wrong but the courses close after the last tee time is finished. No one should be doing anything but playing golf on the Golf Courses. So not only can I expect to see golfers during hours of operation I should also expect no activity on the closed courses after hours. All of this is why I paid the premium.

You know a couple walkers at dusk doesn't bother me . It's the bikes, the dog walkers and roller blades. These paths are not meant for this kind of use. After dark is when I don't expect to see golf carts with people partying and slowing down to gawk into my yard or watch me on my lanai. Unacceptable

I like my corner lot villa wall, plenty of space and nobody intrudes.

About seven years ago two grandchildren, teens, tore the hell out of several greens, "just for fun".

Folks aren't allowed to be on golf courses unless they are playing golf or work there. That's how it floats. I never realized how many folks enjoy testing the rules. They assuredly weren't raised by MY mother.

I hear you.
 

My folks taught me to respect rules and be respectful of others and their property. Parents are to blame when kids, grandkid misbehave or act out destructively. They failed at their job and raised egotistical, arrogant spoiled individuals whom (in their own minds) the world revolves around.
Sad to see the decline of civilization, isn't it?!

Oh yeah, like that's gonna do a lot of good.:ohdear:

Different subject. We are renting our place out and part of the package is golf. The Villages have decided that guests are not allowed to play the executive courses. Renters/ guest are pretty upset about this. Quoting- this is part of the package I payed for. Responses?