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-   -   Stolen/Lost/Mistaken golf clubs. (https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/stolen-lost-mistaken-golf-clubs-334184/)

airstreamingypsy 08-05-2022 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by scottid (Post 2122729)
What are Air Tags?
Air Tags are made by Apple. If someone steals something, or you lose something, any Apple phones in the neighborhood of the stolen object can track the tags.

Tmcbryan 08-05-2022 09:49 AM
Get and install club labels. I got mine at the Sarasota pro shop

rxatkin 08-05-2022 10:44 AM
Another option would be to attach a TILE tracking device on your golf bag. I have them on all my luggage but actually didn't think of putting one of them on my golf bag but probably will now!

Vikingjunior 08-05-2022 11:07 AM
1. Take pictures of clubs and serial numbers.
2. Register clubs on manufacturer website.
3.Keep clubs purchase receipt and take a picture.
4. High visible bike cable.
5. AirTags.
6. Keep the rain cover on the bag, if you don't have one go buy one.
7. Don't use high end fancy golf bags
8. Use the golf cart rain cover and install a lock on it so it can't be raised.
9. Install a piece of metal bar across the back of the cart with lock so the bag can sit behind it.
10. Look on eBay, Craiglist, Play it Again, Nextdoor, Facebook and all local golf shops, they all accept trade in for store credit.

Just a few ideas.

Oh I forget put NRA stickers on your bag and cart.

TSO/ISPF 08-05-2022 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Tmcbryan (Post 2122830)
Get and install club labels. I got mine at the Sarasota pro shop
good idea if an honest mistake by someone or you forget a club somewhere.

DaleDivine 08-05-2022 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Tmcbryan (Post 2122830)
Get and install club labels. I got mine at the Sarasota pro shop
You can get nice ones on Amazon for less than 10 bucks. 24 labels. I have them and they're waterproof. Helped me get my Titleist Vokey sandwedge back.

:welcome:

DaleDivine 08-05-2022 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by DaleDivine (Post 2122885)
You can get nice ones on Amazon for less than 10 bucks. 24 labels. I have them and they're waterproof. Helped me get my Titleist Vokey sandwedge back.

:welcome:
I also have my name and phone number etched on my Bushnell rangefinder and cooler.

:bigbow::bigbow:

Dgodin 08-05-2022 12:31 PM
When my wife lost a club the course I discovered Ping club sets have a laser engraved serial number on them that uniquely identifies the set. Using the number I was able to get an exact replacement but the number could be shared with the police and local golf shops as well.

daveac83 08-05-2022 12:57 PM
Golf clubs
 
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Originally Posted by l2ridehd (Post 2122585)
Today after playing 18 holes at Cane Garden we parked out front and went in and had lunch. Went to golf cart after lunch and my clubs were gone. Maybe stolen or maybe someone removed them by mistake as they were switching carts or something. It does happen. Someone moves them to their cart for someone else, someone doesn't have 100% of their thinking ability, someone talking and doing to many things and make a mistake. I can hope someone recognized them later as not theirs.

Anyway if someone saw something at Cane Garden parking lot today around 1:00 to 1:30 or somehow got the wrong clubs, I would certainly appreciate the information and getting them back. They are Taylor Made M4 and M6 in a blue golf bag with a Bushnell rangefinder and Bushnell Phantom. Irons 4 thru lob wedge and Driver, 3W, 5W and 7W. Odyssey Putter.

I did file a police report, called Community Watch and will check with lost and found at the 4 rec centers. Also left my contact info with the Cane Garden Golf shop.

Anyone have any other good ideas?
Does Cane have any parking lot cameras??

chet2020 08-05-2022 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Captainpd (Post 2122680)
A cable. Wow that really is going to slow someone down. Less than 2 seconds to cut and take. If a professional thieves want your clubs, they will take them. Leaving anything of value on your cart just isn't smart
Fair point, but wouldn't we have a lot more golf club thefts if professional thieves were roaming the country clubs? If these were stolen, it was likely a non-professional opportunistic thief who would be discouraged by a cable lock.

ltjd3104 08-06-2022 04:27 AM
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Originally Posted by sdeikenberry (Post 2122685)
Many country clubs sell a canvas bag that goes over your clubs and it comes with a cable that you wrap around the golf cart basket or other anchoring place and provide your own lock for the cable. That keeps honest people honest, and if a professional theif wants clubs they will choose some easier to steal. I've been using this bag system for 8 years now and have peace of mind when I go in after the round to eat lunch. Cost is under $50 at most Country Clubs in TV.
I saw this system at Villages Golf Cars…$79…so $50 at pro shop sounds good!

westernrider75 08-06-2022 05:41 AM
What is a tile?

bilcon 08-06-2022 05:51 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Captainpd (Post 2122680)
A cable. Wow that really is going to slow someone down. Less than 2 seconds to cut and take. If a professional thieves want your clubs, they will take them. Leaving anything of value on your cart just isn't smart
Disagree. A cover with a cable over you clubs will certainly make a thief think twice., and go for an easier target, unless your the only cart in the area.

OhioBuckeye 08-06-2022 07:34 AM
Just remember, no matter how great you think someplace is, there’s still all walks of life. Just so the person knows I don’t live in the bubble that TV is no different than any other place just because of the average age that lives there! TV is a great place to live, yes even though I don’t live in your bubble anymore!

Dusty_Star 08-06-2022 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by westernrider75 (Post 2123051)
What is a tile?
Bluetooth tracker. Same as the Apple Air Tags mentioned earlier but work with Android phones. https://smile.amazon.com/Tile-Blueto...p_ob_title_wld


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