[Lone Traveller]

In various parts of the country they go by the names of par-3, short holes, pitch and putt, of other name to differentate themselves from regulation length courses. None of the holes are other 150 yards. Anyway would any of TV courses fit in this catagory?

[rshoffer]

No. The Executive courses are rated 1 thru 4 in level of difficulty. The 4's are difficult with many par 3's really par 3 1/2's... ie 175+ yards, long carries over swamp, water etc, . Most have 1 or 2 par 4's and at least 1 has a par 5. There are a few level 1's. This allows golfers at all skill levels to learn and enjoy the game without the intimidation of "learning" on a championship country club course. There is a website that explains this much better but I forget what it is. Bottom line... The executive courses in TV are NOT "pitch and putt" courses like up north. They are a delight to play and beautiful to look at.

[Russ_Boston]

Exec Golf web site: http://www.golfthevillages.com/executive-golf/

They are not the pitch and putt style golf courses you might be talking about with 25 yard holes etc. These are legit courses, albeit mostly par 3's.

[blueeagle65]

As the other posters have note - there are some courses on which you can use every club in your bag and every once in a while you'll come upon a 'pitch n putt' - mostly from the forward tees though.

[The Great Fumar]

Not to worry LONE..
A few of the courses are rated #1 for degree of difficulty . #1 being an easier layout. You can bring your garage sale clubs and have a ball without worrying about hitting a windmill or a clown .....just follow the golf cart paths and you won't get lost.......
See, something for everyone

informative fumar

[aln]

Hey Lone T
El Santiago (the Saint) plays as close to a "pitch & putt" as any.
Very short, longest hole from the front is about 118.
Right next to it is El Diablo (the Devil) if you get the idea.
El Santiago is used for the 'over 80' group day called "Super Seniors".
:bigthumbsup:

[Ooper]

Yes... El Santiago is a level 1 with large flat greens, not many bunkers, short fairways and not many hazards, if any. The higher numbers, 3's or 4's, are anything but.

[diskman]

Glad to hear about the #1's because i will be a novice when I finally make it to the villages. Don't want people upset behind me! :dontknow:

[blueeagle65]

For the novice golfer, please do yourself a big favor and take the good golfer course when you get down here. Also remember that you don't have to be good to play quickly. The rules are simple: rake your footprints in the bunkers, fix your ball marks on the greens, pick your ball up after 6 strokes, if you can't find your ball within a couple minutes - FIDO (Forget It - Drop One), record your score at the next tee and have fun. None of us are Tiger, so it is also not necessary to observe your putt from all sides of the green before hitting your ball. If you comply with the above the groups behind you will love you :bigthumbsup:

[Lone Traveller]

Originally Posted by blueeagle65

For the novice golfer, please do yourself a big favor and take the good golfer course when you get down here. Also remember that you don't have to be good to play quickly. The rules are simple: rake your footprints in the bunkers, fix your ball marks on the greens, pick your ball up after 6 strokes, if you can't find your ball within a couple minutes - FIDO (Forget It - Drop One), record your score at the next tee and have fun. None of us are Tiger, so it is also not necessary to observe your putt from all sides of the green before hitting your ball. If you comply with the above the groups behind you will love you :bigthumbsup:

Well said. One of my main concerns is that I will slow down the play of others, causing them to not enjoy their game. I'll have to ckeck out how busy the courses are when I visit.

[Russ_Boston]

Well stated Blue.

I might also add - make sure that your bags (if you push or carry) or your cart are positioned so that you can pick them up ON THE WAY to the next tee. In other words don't leave them in front of the green you are playing on. Also just get in your cart with your putter and/or chipper and drive to the next tee before placing your club(s) back in the bag. High scores are OK, slow play is NOT.

[golfnut]

Well stated Blue and as Boston said a little foresight makes it much more enjoyable (read people behind you) for all involved....GN