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JGibson 04-20-2023 09:02 AM
One $80 golf club stolen is what makes front cover news.

The Villages district Sheriff said TV is a very "low crime" area.

Except folks want no crime Sheriff.

Imagine moving from NYC to TV and seeing what's main stream crime news.
DUI's and stolen golf clubs.

Folks should be so thankful to be living here and don't have to ride a subway where you would lose more than a golf club.

I have a extra driver if the guy needs one.

I'm Popeye! 04-20-2023 09:07 AM
Years ago guys would walk into local bars asking if anyone wanted to buy sets of golf clubs. It turns out they worked at golf courses.

I'm Popeye! 04-20-2023 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by JGibson (Post 2209307)
Imagine moving from NYC to TV and seeing what's main stream crime news.
DUI's and stolen golf clubs.

Folks should be so thankful to be living here and don't have to ride a subway where you would lose more than a golf club.
New York City seems to get blamed for everything; Chicago and San Fransisco could have easily and deservedly so replaced the city selection your posted...

JMintzer 04-20-2023 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by I'm Popeye! (Post 2209315)
New York City seems to get blamed for everything; Chicago and San Fransisco could have easily and deservedly so replaced the city selection your posted...
Probably because there are more people in TV from NYC than from Chicago or San Francisco...

I'm Popeye! 04-20-2023 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2209326)
Probably because there are more people in TV from NYC than from Chicago or San Francisco...
It doesn't change the truth to the story...

Pairadocs 04-20-2023 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by MX rider (Post 2208646)
Lmfao!! I feel the same way sometimes. Golf can be frustrating as hell!
And yet.... how many of us started at as children or teens, and STILL have stayed with it into the senior years... still dreaming, IF ONLY one of the sporting goods companies would finally manufacture THE club, the magic one. :pray::pray::pray:

Pairadocs 04-20-2023 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Topgun 1776 (Post 2208655)
How can you lock single clubs up? Yes, a cover works, but how do you secure a cover to prevent theft?
I think the idea is more to make stealing a single club LESS attractive. If 2 carts are parked at a bar & grill, clubs on one completely uncovered, the other's 2 sets of clubs both have bag covers that are cable locked. Cable is very easy to cut, then remove the bag cover... but..... isn't it much easier to look over the uncovered clubs and quickly take your choice ?

JMintzer 04-20-2023 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by I'm Popeye! (Post 2209372)
It doesn't change the truth to the story...
Never said it did. But makes the comment more relatable...

DARFAP 04-20-2023 03:33 PM
I wish my bag didn't say PXG on it...

coralway 04-20-2023 03:51 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by JGibson (Post 2209307)
One $80 golf club stolen is what makes front cover news.

The Villages district Sheriff said TV is a very "low crime" area.

Except folks want no crime Sheriff.

Imagine moving from NYC to TV and seeing what's main stream crime news.
DUI's and stolen golf clubs.

Folks should be so thankful to be living here and don't have to ride a subway where you would lose more than a golf club.

I have a extra driver if the guy needs one.



99% of the folks couldn't afford to live in NYC.

kcrazorbackfan 04-20-2023 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by dewilson58 (Post 2208670)
A knife will take of this............slice the cover open.

:oops:
Pretty heavy duty material to try and cut through; thieves will see the cover and go to the next cart without one.

kcrazorbackfan 04-20-2023 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Pairadocs (Post 2209376)
I think the idea is more to make stealing a single club LESS attractive. If 2 carts are parked at a bar & grill, clubs on one completely uncovered, the other's 2 sets of clubs both have bag covers that are cable locked. Cable is very easy to cut, then remove the bag cover... but..... isn't it much easier to look over the uncovered clubs and quickly take your choice ?
I sell those security covers; the material is pretty hard to cut through and no one usually Carrie’s bolt cutters to go through the cable. My wife and have used them for going on 7 years and never had a problem; both sets are about $2,500 each; we actually had a cart parked next to ours one night that 2 sets were stolen off of.

dewilson58 04-20-2023 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by kcrazorbackfan (Post 2209457)
Pretty heavy duty material to try and cut through; thieves will see the cover and go to the next cart without one.
cool..............what's the material??

JGibson 04-22-2023 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by I'm Popeye! (Post 2209315)
New York City seems to get blamed for everything; Chicago and San Fransisco could have easily and deservedly so replaced the city selection your posted...
I'm from NYC so I'm sure you understand where my experience comes from.
I've never been to SF or Chi. but I will take your word for it.

ChiBoyR55 04-22-2023 11:43 AM
Stolen clubs
 
Not surprising. Criminals everywhere these days in the Villages.

Normal 04-22-2023 04:04 PM
Saudi
 
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Originally Posted by Topgun 1776 (Post 2208607)
Yesterday, a golf club was stolen off a golf cart outside Beef O'Bradys in Colony. There was a witness and Sheriff's deputies responded. The thief will be charged with burglary (as the cart is considered to similar to a car). The other individual will be charged as an accomplice as he drove the car. Deputies stated this happens all the time, but people think they lost their clubs or someone mistakenly grabbed their clubs. More times than not, they are being stolen!!!

We all enjoy going anywhere we want with our clubs on our carts. Maybe it's time to re-think having them on our carts except when playing golf.
I lived in Saudi Arabia for a time serving my country. They took care of people who didn’t respect other people’s property or belongings quite efficiently. If you stole something, they just cut off your hand; problem solved. Chances are if you saw a wallet, golf club or whatever laying on the walk, you left it alone till the owner returned for it. We’ve let crime slide too far in this country.

dewilson58 04-30-2023 03:02 PM
This alarm system makes more sense than a cuttable cover with a cable.

Gold Shield Cart Alarms, LLC | Golf Cart Alarm Installations | The Villages

JMintzer 04-30-2023 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by dewilson58 (Post 2213246)
This alarm system makes more sense than a cuttable cover with a cable.

Gold Shield Cart Alarms, LLC | Golf Cart Alarm Installations | The Villages
Great idea if you're nearby...


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