[karostay]

Lets be real..Not every 18 hole round can be played in 4 hours or less
Would be nice but not realistic.When you head out you should have mind set of 4 to 5 hours if played in 4 Oh Great! if not Oh well that's the way the round went.If your going to be upset throw a fit then you shouldn't play.
More times than not you'll be disappointed.Why drag down the rest of the group just enjoy the round and your friends

[JoeC1947]

I like to have a good game as much as the next guy but I'm mostly out there for fun, relaxation, exercise (I walk), and to meet people. With the diverse group of golfers we have here there are bound to be delays from time to time. So what. Are you going to get upset and ruin your day and game, make your BP rise or are you going to enjoy the beautiful day and thank god that you can. Your choice. Since I moved to the villages my BP has dropped from 140/95 to a consistent 115/72, why? Because i don't give a dang about the things I cannot change.

[bluedog103]

Originally Posted by George Bieniaszek

I totally agree with your comments Gracie.

I wonder if The Villages has any statistics on persistant backups on certian courses and maybe add a minute or two between tee times to help lessen the backups. Yes, you can potentially loose a couple of tee times per hour and maybe 20 tee times for the day. With the shorter days in the winter and less tee times available at a time when The Villages fills up with snowbirds,I understand that this may not be a good solution either.

I whole-heartedly agree that you have to be considerate, aware of your surroundings, and keep pace with the play.

George, you say you are new to golf. I don't know if you've played in TV during the winter or not but eliminating any tee times is not a good idea. These courses are packed every day. If just one foursome farts around with mulligan after mulligan, wanders around looking for lost golf balls and isn't ready to hit when it's their turn they'll back up that course for the entire day.Tee times are issued at close intervals for a reason. Golfers are encouraged to play good golf for the same reason, to keep things moving. Taking longer than necessary doesn't just affect the group behind you, the one giving you the evil eye, it affects everyone for the rest of the day. You can literally have dozens of people standing around tapping their feet and chewing on their pencils waiting for you to shake a leg. These are your neighbors. Why not give them a break and move along instead of complaining that folks behind you are overly impatient.

[rubicon]

Originally Posted by JSR22

My husband plays the championship courses 3 to 4 days per weeek, has no problem getting tee times before 9 and always plays within 4 hours. He is 100% satisfied withe golf in TV.

JSR22 give it a little more time and soon the satisfaction factor will drop to 80% then 60% and then your husband will be playing off campus more and more and more until summer rolls around.

The "free" golf on the Executive Courses which aren't so free are becoming a nightmare to play. Beside which many many more people will be bumped off this year than in previous years. Every course has water holes or other hazards that is not the problem. The problem for those playing on the executive courses is that some golfers do not follow the Callaway Rule. If your not playing well pick up when you recognize that you will never do better than double the par (6) on a par 3 (8) on a par 4. I played golf with a guy who was hitting his ninth shot from the greenside bunkeron a par 4 and badly backing up the course

Ready golf is important and essential

[karostay]

Have you ever driven on the LA freeway
There are lights reducing the flow of traffic entering the freeway.
Is it any less backed up.... NO
Think of a tee time as one of these lights
Just a tool to get your round started.Not meant to control pace of play

[gomoho]

And that is probably why people left LA - the backups - who wants to deal with that nonsense in retirement???

[bluedog103]

Originally Posted by Golfer in Sanibel

What s the difference? Are you afraid you'll be late for work? lol

It is too bad you allowed your impatience to get in the way of your having a good time. When I retired I promised myself I'd never add unnecessary stress to my life by being in a hurry, again. The execs are where the "new to golf" golfers go. Wouldn't you rather the newbees play the execs than the champ courses? You should expect to wait on an exec. I would rather wait on an exec than a champ course where I had paid to play. Just adding my 2 cents. Send your irate pms to Gracie. lol

I should expect to wait on and executive course? Funny, I went to good golf school, read every bit of info I could find and haven't seen that rule anywhere. Just where can I go to verify your statement?
I have never seen anyone deliberately choose the longest line at a toll booth, retired or not. Same with the supermarket. I just can't recall the last time I saw anyone fight their way to the back of the line. We all like to move along and I don't think that's being impatient at all. Perhaps you disagree. If so I'll be happy to take your place in the express line at Publix. You won't mind will you?

[jimmemac]

I never knew there were so many perfect people in the villages-come on people; it is only a game learn to enjoy it each every day no matter what- life is too short. We live in a pretty nice place but no it is not perfect!

[ugotme]

Sorry !
Not saying people should "rush around the course" but there is a factor.
How long is long enough? If you had someone who played a nine hole exec course in 4 hours would you not be annoyed? WHY? Some of you said to relax, it's only a game, etc.

Every game has its courtesies. No, you shouldn't run around the course but sooner or later you have to be aware of other players.

Just saying.

[karostay]

No one ever said 4 hours on an executive course
read the whole thread before making a foolish statement
If you can't relax and enjoy the game don't pull down the rest of group who unfortunately got paired up with you

[ugotme]

Originally Posted by karostay

No one ever said 4 hours on an executive course
read the whole thread before making a foolish statement
If you can't relax and enjoy the game don't pull down the rest of group who unfortunately got paired up with you

Didn't make a foolish statement!
Said it as an example.
Read again - don't be so quick to criticize!

[karostay]

Originally Posted by ugotme

Didn't make a foolish statement!
Said it as an example.
Read again - don't be so quick to criticize!

Wasn't quick at all
It was like my golf game slow and deliberate

[ugotme]

Originally Posted by karostay

Wasn't quick at all
It was like my golf game slow and deliberate

That's fine as long as you keep going.
What I was getting at is supposed the golfers in front of you decided to hit 20-30 tee shots to "get it right!"
Would you just lay back and smell the roses for a half-hour on every hole (so to speak) or would you go around them or even nicely suggest that they pick up or whatever?

There has to be some etiquette!

[karostay]

Originally Posted by ugotme

That's fine as long as you keep going.
What I was getting at is supposed the golfers in front of you decided to hit 20-30 tee shots to "get it right!"
Would you just lay back and smell the roses for a half-hour on every hole (so to speak) or would you go around them or even nicely suggest that they pick up or whatever?

There has to be some etiquette!

No one mentioned 20 to 30 shots either where are you getting these number ?
Just making them up as you go along

[graciegirl]

I am so sorry to hurt your feelings, any of you, but only someone who has not played much golf would encourage you to not keep the pace. relax, enjoy, slow down. You don't have to be stressed or rushed but you can be ready. Park your cart beside the hole, Have your club ready so you don't walk back to the cart, Pick up and go on after double par which is six on most executive holes. If you don't, you are ruining golf for ALL of the people behind you on the course for the rest of that day.

Messing around and not keeping up on the golf course is like farting in church. Not everyone will tell you, but nobody likes it.

We play golf with a girl who will be 90 next year and she keeps the pace, has fun, and enjoys it as we enjoy her. She doesn't hit a mulligan doesn't hesitate over putts, doesn't look for balls lost in the water or the deep grass, AND she enjoys her round and relaxes and chats at lunch.