Originally Posted by Debbraham (Post 1964428)

Not sure what the difference in this and when on holidays when the course is closed the villages says you can play on the courses. Just need to respect the course and not damage the fairways.

Originally Posted by Spalumbos62 (Post 1964429)

I have read all of these posts and everyone is extremely passionate about their answer...but everyone has a different answer. There must be a golf Bible somewhere, or is it like football where the rules change yearly.

Originally Posted by Billy1 (Post 1964388)

People have always practiced on golf courses after hours, Pros that grew up on golf courses tell stories of playing after hours.

Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 1964430)

There no local police ������*♂️. Only sheriff and I sure that’s high in priority of calls list.

Originally Posted by Dantes (Post 1964322)

They must be from Portland

Originally Posted by Spalumbos62 (Post 1964429)

I have read all of these posts and everyone is extremely passionate about their answer...but everyone has a different answer. There must be a golf Bible somewhere, or is it like football where the rules change yearly.

Originally Posted by easydog (Post 1964527)

There is a difference between playing "after hours" and the "course closed".

Originally Posted by easydog (Post 1964527)

There is a difference between playing "after hours" and the "course closed".
The golf division realizes that folks play after hours, that is permitted and is allowed.
The course closed means that the course is undergoing additional/extra procedures...
No one should be on the course if it is "closed".
The golf courses are NOT public property .... but taking care of the courses is critical to maintaining them in the condition expected .... paying an amenity fee does not give anyone the right to violate the rules.

Originally Posted by photo1902 (Post 1964514)

You mean aside from Wildwood PD, Lady Lake PD, Fruitland Park PD :)

Originally Posted by easydog (Post 1964527)

There is a difference between playing "after hours" and the "course closed".
The golf division realizes that folks play after hours, that is permitted and is allowed.
The course closed means that the course is undergoing additional/extra procedures...
No one should be on the course if it is "closed"…

Originally Posted by dewilson58 (Post 1964544)

Aren't the courses closed after hours???…

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 1963677)

I can totally understand wanting to walk on the golf cart path when the course is closed, just for the sake of enjoying the walk.

But the course is closed. That means - no golfing. No driving your cart, no playing. Closed. They're probably closed because they need to do various landscaping things with the grass. That requires that people NOT use it for awhile.

People complain when a course is in bad shape. Well how about - stop using it when it's closed, and give the groundskeepers a chance to get it into good shape. Or, keep it in lousy shape and stop complaining about it.

The same thing about people who think "well I have to pay a trail fee even if I'm a passenger, so I should get my own cart and drive alone" - well sure. But if everyone thought that way, there'd be a lot more problems with the courses, and they'd be whining even more about it.

I was absolutely positive that this older generation (those people in their 70's and 80's) are the ones who taught MY generation to do the right thing, simply because it was the right thing to do. Maybe they've forgotten in their old age.

Originally Posted by bilcon (Post 1964775)

If the course if open or closed, you don't walk on the course. Trespassing. I live on a course and lately I have seen people walking on the closed course. That is my backyard. Stay out.

Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 1964907)

No, your backyard ends at your property line...

Originally Posted by stanley (Post 1964912)

Which is usually the OB stakes

Originally Posted by bilcon (Post 1964775)

If the course if open or closed, you don't walk on the course. Trespassing. I live on a course and lately I have seen people walking on the closed course. That is my backyard. Stay out.

Originally Posted by Polar Bear (Post 1964724)

If you mean after the starter shacks close…no, they are not. Easydog is correct.

Originally Posted by dewilson58 (Post 1964937)

After hours is when the last paid golfer finishes.
After hours, the course IS CLOSED.

Originally Posted by Polar Bear (Post 1964975)

Since you’re talking about paid golfers, you must be talking about champ courses. If you are, you can start play after hours without having paid. An ambassador will write you a ‘ticket’ and you pay the next day. If an ambassador doesn’t cross your path…which has never happened to me, they’re usually on the course if there is any daylight at all…you are simply on your honor to pay the next day.

I have checked with starters and pro shops more than once and they have verified that this method of late-day play is fine.

So the champ courses can be played as long as light allows by golfers following the rules.

Originally Posted by Polar Bear (Post 1964975)

Originally Posted by dewilson58 (Post 1965015)

Nope.
Call TV Golf Admin Office.
(I just talked to them)
After hours golf is not allowed is the policy.
If caught, yes you will get a "ticket".

:ho:

Originally Posted by Polar Bear (Post 1965025)

Heheh. I’ve been “caught” every time I’ve done it. The ambassador writes a “receipt” with a smile and wishes me well for the rest of my round. I pay my green fees at the pro shop the next day, where they also handle it routinely.

Go figure. :)

Originally Posted by stanley (Post 1965044)

I've written quite a few, but I dare not say in what "season" more than any other

Originally Posted by mrrmauu (Post 1964352)

The Brass Rail!!!!!

Originally Posted by Dlbonivich (Post 1963982)

Just so you are aware during summer hours you can play a reduced rate late and play. The starter shack is closed and the ambassador is gone. You can play as many holes as you can before dark. Driving on the fairway is not right if it is cart path only, unless the person has a handicap pass.