[CFrance]

Originally Posted by kcrazorbackfan

Doesn't sound like you're a happy villager tonight. I wonder now since this has been posted and dog owners realize that nothing was done about it, how many pets will be out there?

Dogs I could put up with, if their well behaved. No shoes? What's next, "wife beater" tee shirts and shorts/pants with holes?

Oh c'mon. That's baloney. Here we go again, painting all dog owners with one brush because ONE idiot took his dog golfing.

And OP... what was worse, the dog or the bare feet? Why did you even bring up the bare feet? What's it have to do with the dog, the subject of your post? Do all people who golf in bare feet bring their dogs along?

You should call whoever's in charge of the golf ambassadors and lodge a complaint. They should have kicked the guy off the course. Somebody in charge should know the ambassador was not doing his job.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by GeoGeo

Is it just me looking at this differently? I agree a dog and bare feet should not be on the golf course. But am I the only one that is thinking maybe this guy has a mental health issue or medical issue that throws his rational thinking off? Maybe he is taking some kind of medicine that makes him do things that he normally would not do? I like to think of the of the other possibilities and not just give someone heck. We don't know the whole story. Am I completely wrong for thinking this way?

No you are completely kind. Perhaps a little misguided, but if we didn't have folks like you in this world, it would fall in on itself.

Where is the like button.

[sunnyatlast]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

No. They aren't allowed to be Marshalls. If someone complains about them they will be fired. If you haven't figured it out yet it isn't The Villages policy to be an enforcer. They are trying to treat us respectfully like the older adults we are. Sadly...it ain't workin' for the selfish, bullheaded, loudmouths who don't give a .....care.

Don't forget "pushy", "narcissistic" and "ENTITLED".

Fortunately they are vastly outnumbered by people who rightly believe the rules are for everyone, not just for "other lowly people".

[gomoho]

I know a guy that absolutely marches to the beat of a different drummer. Works for a while then disappears to some far off land, but he is an excellent golfer and guess what he only golfs in bare feet. Guess it's a thing with some people. Personally doesn't bother me, but that probably explains why I know this guy and enjoy spending time with him!

[patfla06]

And after walking barefoot in the chemicals (and who knows what else),
he goes home, doesn't shower and then gets in bed!

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by dbussone

What a shame. I have been thinking I might train my dog to search for my golf balls.. If he were able to do it I would save quite a bit of money each year.

You could start a business - I can see the headline in the Online newspaper.
"Cav Spaniel trained to retrieve balls; owner sells them for pocket money."
Just train him to stay away from the Gators!

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

You could start a business - I can see the headline in the Online newspaper.
"Cav Spaniel trained to retrieve balls; owner sells them for pocket money."
Just train him to stay away from the Gators!

I knew someone besides me would see the logic in this.

[yabbadu]

Originally Posted by Happy Villager 1

Looks like it is now allowed to take your dog with you when you go golfing!
We were signing in to golf this afternoon on Churchill when we saw a white
Par Car with an Australian Shepard dog in the cart. I mentioned it to the
starter and he responded the guy didn't mention the dog but he also saw it
when they pulled up to the first hole. Didn't stop the guy! We were behind
the group with the dog and could see the dog on the greens! When the
Ambassador came along all he said was they aren't "supposed" to have dogs
with them but it looks like a really nice dog and it is in the cart. NO I told him
it hasn't been staying in the cart. It did not have on any service dog type vest
and the Ambassador and the Starter when I asked didn't know either. Also
the guy with the dog was golfing in his bare feet...no shoes or socks!
I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't seen it but I sure don't like it!

If many of us contact the Golf Adm. maybe the ambassadors will be given some authority to have the violators remove the dog's from the course.

As far as the bare feet I think thats a personal decision regarding one's own health!

[chili557]

Both Staff members have been reprimanded for this slip of policy. There was no excuse for this to happen .I think they have learned a very valuable lesson from this incident, and I'm sure they will never let this happen again.

[lafoto]

Originally Posted by sunnyatlast

Don't forget "pushy", "narcissistic" and "ENTITLED".

Fortunately they are vastly outnumbered by people who rightly believe the rules are for everyone, not just for "other lowly people".

Originally Posted by graciegirl

This is America's most golfy home town too.

Collared shirt. Golf shoes. Bag with head covers of animals including dogs, but no real dogs.

I say to you that anyone who is barefooted on a golf course is gonna get stung by fire ants and looked down on by real golfers.

It is kinda like showing up to play tennis in an evening gown and using a ping pong paddle.

People are gonna LOOK at you funny.

I guess Sam Snead wasnt a "real golfer". Do I have to get registered to be a "real golfer"?

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by lafoto

I guess Sam Snead wasnt a "real golfer". Do I have to get registered to be a "real golfer"?

There are dress codes for most sports. MOST Golf courses usually require a collared shirt and no denim.


Do Golf Courses Have Dress Codes?

A real golfer (to me) is one that has played long enough to absorb the rules and etiquette of the game. They keep the pace of play and are respectful of other golfers. They wear a golf shirt if they are a male and look the part if they are a female. They don't holler out in your back swing or walk on your putting line. And they don't bring their dog and they wear shoes.

[lafoto]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

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and are respectful of other golfers.

"Some of us are golf snobs. And proud of it.
I will until my dying day look down my nose at anyone bare footed on a golf course."

"selfish, bullheaded, loudmouths"

just seams a bit harsh....maybe their is more to the story....maybe if we walked in his shoes...or lack there of.....and maybe if we showed a little compassion and kindness....then maybe we can call ourselves "real golfers" who are truly ambassadors of the game...

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by lafoto

"Some of us are golf snobs. And proud of it.
I will until my dying day look down my nose at anyone bare footed on a golf course"

just seams a bit harsh....maybe their is more to the story....maybe if we walked in his shoes...or lack there of.....and maybe if we showed a little compassion and kindness....then maybe we can call ourselves "real golfers" who are truly ambassadors of the game...

In debate strong language is used to make a point.

I love the tradition and etiquette of the game of golf, and I dislike the excuses that well meaning people sometimes make to excuse unacceptable behavior in ANYTHING.

He well could have been mentally ill, he could be having a diabetic drop, he could have just returned from losing a lot of money in Las Vegas. couldn't find his shoes, stole the dog and the cart, got some bad weed, or felt like finishing unfinished projects so he drank the rest of the alcohol in the house.

But..someone should have told him to take his dog home and get shoes.

[lafoto]

"But..someone should have told him to take his dog home and get shoes."

This i can agree with. Communication with him, might have been very illuminating.

[RedChariot]

I don't dare comment on this thread.