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JMintzer 06-23-2021 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Thaxxx (Post 1964004)
But Jack Nicholas could.

God took lessons from Nicklaus! ;)

HoosierPa 06-23-2021 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Ben Franklin (Post 1963665)
After the rain, I took a little cart ride this evening and drove past two Executive courses. Both courses were closed, with a "Course Closed" sign on their windows and another sign that read, "Cart Paths Only."

There was a two some who had just teed off on the first hole, at one course, and on the other course there was a foursome in play around the third hole who drove on the fairway. Then, a 3some pulled up to play, without stopping at the starter's shack. I politely told them the course was closed, but they ignored me, and went to the first hole and teed off.

What really annoyed me though were the people who drove on the fairway, after all the rain we just had. The old, Starter/Ranger in me wanted to drive up to them, and read them the riot act.

Call community watch next time. Nothing can be done now

dewilson58 06-23-2021 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 1964019)
God took lessons from Nicklaus! ;)

No, God gave Jack his skills. :ohdear:

OrangeBlossomBaby 06-23-2021 11:48 AM

God wouldn't play golf, ever. She'd always win, because she's perfect. And that would be boring. God would not want to spend eternity being bored.

Debset 06-23-2021 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by kidnerkim (Post 1963752)
Should have called Community watch. Would love to seed these card pulled for no more golf

Community Watch will not do anything.

Jgbama1 06-23-2021 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Leadbone1 (Post 1963755)
Honestly who cares? It’s not a big deal. It’s part of what they pay for in their amenities. I don’t agree with driving on the fairways when wet, but if people are on the cart path and playing and still have daylight I see no problem. The people out here that are over reacting to this are probably folks that still have masks on! Lighten up people!

You’re part of the problem. It is a big deal! Amenities don’t “entitle” you to do what you darn well please! Disgusting!!

JeanC 06-23-2021 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 1963901)
Generally there is an orange cone on the path to the first tee with a "course closed" sign. Hard to imagine that anyone was "unaware"

I agree but the op didn’t elude to a closed sign being located by the first tee.

JeanC 06-23-2021 01:09 PM

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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.


Are you referring to executive courses?

golfing eagles 06-23-2021 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Thaxxx (Post 1964004)
But Jack Nicholas could.

Don't know him. Is he anything like Jack Nicklaus????

golfing eagles 06-23-2021 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JeanC (Post 1964087)
I agree but the op didn’t elude to a closed sign being located by the first tee.

Well, the OP stated the course was closed. If it was closed, there would have been an orange cone and a sign on the way to the first tee. So your point was????? And while the OP didn't ELUDE any sign, he didn't ALLUDE to one either

Bogie Shooter 06-23-2021 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 1963817)
I care and I see a problem

First of all, it wasn't clear if this was an exec or champ course. If it was a champ course these people were TRESPASSING and I would call the community watch if after the clubhouse was closed.

Second, did these people pay a yearly trail fee or was it ala carte? If so, they were stealing from the CDD on an exec

Third, and MOST IMPORTANT, amenities are not solely a benefit paid for in the monthly fee, they come with RESPONSIBILITIES as well.
My amenity fee pays for flowers in the RB's and intersection. Does that mean since I paid I can trample all over them?
I pay to maintain the Rec centers, does that mean I can break in at 2 AM and play billiards? (And no one tell me that isn't the same---when you drive your cart past the "course closed" sign, you are essentially breaking in).
Those who suggest that this behavior is acceptable are just promoting anarchy. (which is what you get when there are no rules or the rules are being ignored.) Imagine what TV would be like if EVERYONE ignored the rules, not just some entitled, selfish few???? You wouldn't survive a RB. or a MMP. There would be dead cyclists and pedestrians strewn all about. The golf courses would look like a minefield. Properties would look like a slum.

If the sign says "course closed", IT IS CLOSED, and for a reason. It's not up to you to decide if it is a valid reason or if you agree with it, or if YOU don't think you are doing any damage. JUST FOLLOW THE RULES!!!!!

End of rant.

You summed it very well!

Bogie Shooter 06-23-2021 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Larchap49 (Post 1963843)
Yes you are

Who. What?

JMintzer 06-23-2021 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by dewilson58 (Post 1964042)
No, God gave Jack his skills. :ohdear:

Then why can't God hit a 1 iron? Answer me that, Batman...

Oh, and Lee Trevino (who's been struck by lightning THREE TIMES) is credited for that line...

Bogie Shooter 06-23-2021 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by turk3531 (Post 1963900)
ALL par 3's in TV, are cart path only; execs and champ. No CAP, no on the fairways. In wet conditions, CART PATH ONLY! As far as playing after hours playing, the shacks are closed. If conditions allow, it is perfectly OK to play.

Based on what rule?

Bogie Shooter 06-23-2021 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Velvet (Post 1963941)
You are right, since I pay amenities, the executive courses ARE my business.

You are SO wrong.


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