[MSchad]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

What does Covid have to do with it?

The policy before Covid was 2 carts to a group.
And there are exceptions to this new policy……
No more than 2 carts per group with ‘same reservation number.’
If there are 3 carts, 1 staying in rough still is stated as an option.

[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by MSchad

The policy before Covid was 2 carts to a group.
And there are exceptions to this new policy……
No more than 2 carts per group with ‘same reservation number.’
If there are 3 carts, 1 staying in rough still is stated as an option.

Where did you find this information?

& thank you for posting the relevant facts!

(I just did a Google search and I can only find a Press Release from back in May, 2021. You apparently found more recent info?)

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

So put your clubs on that other cart and walk the course.

Not everyone living in TV is physically capable of walking 18 holes...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Then walk, carry you’re bag, and get some real exercise

Thank goodness we'll have those new, faster EMT response times...

[MSchad]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

Where did you find this information?

& thank you for posting the relevant facts!

(I just did a Google search and I can only find a Press Release from back in May, 2021. You apparently found more recent info?)

Not sure you’ll find a ‘written’ policy for this pre Covid. This was just how it was done. You were ‘asked’ to double up and 99.9 % of the people knew this and had no problem. They usually did it voluntarily before checking in with the starter. Even on the executives doubling up was done back then. We always doubled up before leaving the house. You go anywhere outside the bubble and you would be hard pressed to ever see 3 carts on a course unless there is a single joining a group of three. And that is still allowed and will be allowed here.

[John Mayes]

Originally Posted by MSchad

Not sure you’ll find a ‘written’ policy for this pre Covid. This was just how it was done. You were ‘asked’ to double up and 99.9 % of the people knew this and had no problem. They usually did it voluntarily before checking in with the starter. Even on the executives doubling up was done back then. We always doubled up before leaving the house. You go anywhere outside the bubble and you would be hard pressed to ever see 3 carts on a course unless there is a single joining a group of three. And that is still allowed and will be allowed here.

Actually, you can find it in @golfthevillages.com. Under the tab, “Golfing in The Villages”, scroll down until you see “Golfing in The Villages Brochure”. I think it’s spelled out on pages 14 and 15. Those were the rules prior to COVID but were relaxed when the virus started ramping up. The new rules are slightly less restrictive than the pre-virus rules.

[UpNorth]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Then walk, carry you’re bag, and get some real exercise

That's great! Make the execs walking only. That will free up a lot of tee times!

[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by John Mayes

Actually, you can find it in @golfthevillages.com. Under the tab, “Golfing in The Villages”, scroll down until you see “Golfing in The Villages Brochure”. I think it’s spelled out on pages 14 and 15. Those were the rules prior to COVID but were relaxed when the virus started ramping up. The new rules are slightly less restrictive than the pre-virus rules.

Now I'm really confused.

The citation reads: "Unless special circumstances prevail, starters are not authorized to allow more than two golf cars per group".

A previous poster said the "new rules" say that no more than (2) carts with the "same Reservation Number".

I've played 200 rounds in TV and in at least 150 of those rounds, we had at least 3 carts. Palmer Legends has a specific "rule" that allows 3 carts. Every other course's rule seems to be "no more than (2) carts in the Fairway at one time".


Also. The Citation reads: "If a golfer needs greater access on and around the course, such as driving onto or near the greens and tees, a "single rider golf car" must be used. Each Championship Course has single rider golf cars available for use on the Championship or
Executive Courses".

I've never see a "single rider golf cart" in TV and I've played in plenty of groups, with carts driving almost onto the Greens.

[John Mayes]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

Now I'm really confused.

The citation reads: "Unless special circumstances prevail, starters are not authorized to allow more than two golf cars per group".

A previous poster said the "new rules" say that no more than (2) carts with the "same Reservation Number".

I've played 200 rounds in TV and in at least 150 of those rounds, we had at least 3 carts. Palmer Legends has a specific "rule" that allows 3 carts. Every other course's rule seems to be "no more than (2) carts in the Fairway at one time".


Also. The Citation reads: "If a golfer needs greater access on and around the course, such as driving onto or near the greens and tees, a "single rider golf car" must be used. Each Championship Course has single rider golf cars available for use on the Championship or
Executive Courses".

I've never see a "single rider golf cart" in TV and I've played in plenty of groups, with carts driving almost onto the Greens.

Couple of examples for special circumstances, 1) Fourth player joins under a different reservation number than the original threesome, 2) Someone with health concerns that would pose a risk to themselves or others to pair up.

Single rider golf carts are referred to as Solo Rider carts that are required for golfers with mobility issues. Each Championship Course has a Solo Rider.

The flyers for the new rules are posted today in each pro shop or starter shack bulletin board.

I think most pros would be happy to answer your specific questions or address any concerns.

[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by John Mayes

I think most pros would be happy to answer your specific questions or address any concerns.

Most of the Pros I've met in TV are really good guys. That said, the staff seems to interpret policies in various ways. I've run into that on more than one occasion, which is why I like to read the actual policies.

I had 5 different Staff people at Mallory Hills, argue with me over pricing/holes for the "3rd Wave". I finally got a hold of Brady Godfrey the Pro, who agreed with me and said he would re-educate his staff. 3 days later, I got into the same disagreement with 2 member of his Staff, despite being able to show them exact language in the Golf Policies.

Personally I've never witnessed it, but I often hear of disagreements with Starters, over "appropriate dress", even though the rules are clearly posted on most every Starter's wall.

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

I don't want to ride in a gasoline powered golf cart. I wouldn't do it at a $20/Muni, I'm surely not going to do it at a course I'm paying $75 to play.

I will never again get in an electric cart to play a round. Last time I did I was having one of my best rounds ever when the dam thing ran out of juice on the 12th hole and screwed up the round. I would rather take my own cart and not leave the rough. Hopefully people who are forced to stay in the rough remember to bring their sand bottle with them so they can fill in their divots, otherwise it would be better for the course to just allow all three carts access to their golf balls. Fortunately for the guy with the electric cart who insisted on driving, I had a tow strap in my cart and towed him home after the round.

[UpNorth]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

I will never again get in an electric cart to play a round. Last time I did I was having one of my best rounds ever when the dam thing ran out of juice on the 12th hole and screwed up the round. I would rather take my own cart and not leave the rough. Hopefully people who are forced to stay in the rough remember to bring their sand bottle with them so they can fill in their divots, otherwise it would be better for the course to just allow all three carts access to their golf balls. Fortunately for the guy with the electric cart who insisted on driving, I had a tow strap in my cart and towed him home after the round.

Don't blame the cart. Blame the driver who was stupid enough to not have enough charge in his cart to go out that day. Blame the gas cart driver who runs out of gas as well.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by UpNorth

That's great! Make the execs walking only. That will free up a lot of tee times!

Yeah, but it'll slow down the pace of play...

"Hit your shot, drag Larry... Hit another shot, drag Larry..."

[DonH57]

Originally Posted by jmintzer

yeah, but it'll slow down the pace of play...

"hit your shot, drag larry... Hit another shot, drag larry..."

roflmao !

[Mrmean58]

The liability is the same as when someone you know does some bone head thing and you get hurt. While I don't have percentages to support this stance but based on observation I believe rarely does a third or fourth cart in a group remain in the rough or on the cart path.