Country Clubs

Fred and Di · 05-19-2010, 12:49 PM

My wife and I are contemplating a move to the villages. question, What does it cost to join the average country club and what benefits does one receive for these fees? I realize that prices may vary, so a generic answer will suffice. Thanks

graciegirl · 01:24 PM

Oh, I know that one of the English Majors could explain this better, but the answer is nothing and something. If you want to go to the country club for dinner or for drinks and to listen to the music, nothing. If you want to join to play 18 holes of golf at a reduced rate on a championship course than you can join and have privileges at several country clubs, but not all. (I think...Sweeties isn't here to ask) Some country clubs have pools, but all recreation centers have pools for no cost and there are free adult pools everywhere too.

Joining country clubs in The Villages is just not the same as it is in Ohio.

Army Guy · 05-19-2010, 01:02 PM

Did you not watch your TV DVD? Jst kidding!

They are FREE!
Now let me add, that if you want to play the courses associated with them or use their pools you must join the Priority Golf Program or Pool for just pool. The cost varies on couple membership and how many. The most expensive is presently $925 for the year.

Army Guy

mac9 · 05-19-2010, 01:20 PM

You do NOT have to have a priority membership to play 18 holes at any of the country clubs. Purchasing a priority membership for 3,4 or all clubs is an option which gives you reduced greens fees and priority on tee times. You must have a priority golf and/or pool membership in order to use the pools. I have never had a priority membership and have played 18 holes at all of the country clubs. There are enough pools around TV that I cannot see paying to use the country club pools, even in the winter when the snowbirds are here.

ajbrown · 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Fred and Di

My wife and I are contemplating a move to the villages. question, What does it cost to join the average country club and what benefits does one receive for these fees? I realize that prices may vary, so a generic answer will suffice. Thanks

I think you are asking what it costs to be a member of a country club in TV? The simple answer is that as a resident of TV you are a member at the country clubs for free.

That allows you to play golf, eat and drink and enjoy the "country club life". Where have I heard that

? Green fees, food and beer are pay as you go. In addition there are NO minimums. Here arethe green fees...

http://golfthevillages.com/images/winterRates.pdf

http://golfthevillages.com/images/summerRates.pdf

Even as a member of the country club you cannot use the pool without paying an additional fee or become a "priority member".

Check out this to understand what a priority member is.

http://www.golfthevillages.com/tee-times/membership.asp

and pools:

http://www.golfthevillages.com/pools

phew.... hope that is what you were looking for

Fred and Di · 05-19-2010, 01:34 PM

I am guilty of not watching the DVD. We stopped by TV to visit a friend a few weeks ago and were totally impressed with the lifestyle. We are going to do a 6 day official visit this winter and look at homes. I get the feeling from you fine folks that country club membership may not be the best value for the buck. Next quick question, Can our adult children spend a week there even if we are not present at the same time?

Bogie Shooter · 05-19-2010, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Fred and Di

I am guilty of not watching the DVD. We stopped by TV to visit a friend a few weeks ago and were totally impressed with the lifestyle. We are going to do a 6 day official visit this winter and look at homes. I get the feeling from you fine folks that country club membership may not be the best value for the buck. Next quick question, Can our adult children spend a week there even if we are not present at the same time?

May I direct you to another thread that is discussing passes. There are some good explanations there that will answer your questions.
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l2ridehd · 05-19-2010, 02:45 PM

Actually I think the membership is good value. For the $925 annual fee, you get reduced greens fees and priority tee times. So you get to chose where you want to play ahead of those who are not priority members. Using the CC pools is OK but not a requirement. Although the resort pool atmosphere at Orange Blossom is quite nice. And if you use the community pools, the CC pools are less crowded in season.

The reduced greens fee pays for itself if you and your spouse play over once a week on average, so 50 times a year. Its about a $10 saving per person in the summer and $20 per person in the winter for each 18 hole round.

graciegirl · 05-19-2010, 04:26 PM

I absolutely agree with the last two posters. It all depends if you are a GOLFER.

golf2140 · 05-19-2010, 08:23 PM

The savings for priority members is as follows:
5/1 to 10/14 $5.00

01/15 to 12/31 $10.00

1/1/ to 4/30 $15.00

If you play twice a week the priority membership will pay for it self. Also to play on a Championship course for men's or ladies days you must be priority. When you purchase priority it also covers your trail fee for the year. Good luck and come join the fun.

chuckinca · 05-19-2010, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Fred and Di

I am guilty of not watching the DVD. We stopped by TV to visit a friend a few weeks ago and were totally impressed with the lifestyle. We are going to do a 6 day official visit this winter and look at homes. I get the feeling from you fine folks that country club membership may not be the best value for the buck. Next quick question, Can our adult children spend a week there even if we are not present at the same time?

Yes.

They don't need guest passes unless they want to go to Katie Belles, rec centers, pools, 9 hole courses, and the like. The squares, shopping centers and 18 hole courses are open to the public (golf fees are higher tho).

If they live outside Lake, Marion or Sumter counties, you can call the issuing rec centers to order guest passes (30 day limit)(renewable) and set it up so they can pick them up. No guest passes for friends or relatives in the three local counties!

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spk7951 · 05-20-2010, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by golf2140

The savings for priority members is as follows:
5/1 to 10/14 $5.00

01/15 to 12/31 $10.00

1/1/ to 4/30 $15.00

If you play twice a week the priority membership will pay for it self. Also to play on a Championship course for men's or ladies days you must be priority. When you purchase priority it also covers your trail fee for the year. Good luck and come join the fun.

I believe the priority membership also covers the yearly $18 GHIN fee.

ajbrown · 05-20-2010, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by spk7951

I believe the priority membership also covers the yearly $18 GHIN fee.

It does not include GHIN fee or I am getting

Bogie Shooter · 05-20-2010, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ajbrown

It does not include GHIN fee or I am getting

Its not included.

mrdills · 05-20-2010, 10:37 AM

When I first move to the Villages, I bought into the preferred membership but after going to the CC pools during the winter and trying to go into the pools with the all the kids jumping on you I stopped it the following year. There is lots of great golf coursed outside of the Villages and the price is cheaper than the Villages in the winter.

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