Overpriced courses

[Fat Slice]

At a resort course. 3rd day and have only seen ONE foursome out. what a waste, golf-wise and environmentally. What's the thinking?

[VolunteerGolfer]

I say if they own the land it's up to them. Most will have a busy season when the course will be busy. The rest of the time it will be slow like you have seen.

[BigTazz53]

Agreed, cherish the slow business and play away.

[B-Con]

Maybe it feels like a waste during that season, but but it can't be an overall waste. If they weren't turning a profit they wouldn't keep the course.

[birdiedream]

I was staying at the Wynn three years ago and my room was over looking their beautiful golf course. At 10 AM, from my 10th floor room, I saw two groups on the entire course. I was itching to play so I called the front desk and was thinking that I might play if it is $150 or less. It turns out that the fee is $500.

I figured that they rather have the golf course empty and reserved it exlusively for their high rollers who might loss hundreds of thousand of dollars a night.

[kafka01]

The last thing i want to do when loosking 100k a night is go on a comped round of golf - but maybe thats just me....

I know that during summer in desert resort areas, they literally dont expect anybody to play - since its just way too hot. But they make up for it during Spring/Fall and Winter. But then again, they should have reasonable prices during the offseason if you are actually crazy enough to take on the challenge...

[Harmonious]

Lived in the Las Vegas area for 5 years. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, many of the high priced courses dramatically reduced their rates. RIo Secco (Butch Harmon's home course) was $39 for residents on weekdays, which would be $250 during the high season. Just had to drink lots of water, with temps in the 110's.

[Fozcycle]

I played at Northdale in Tampa today for $10....they just reopened with new dwarf bermuda greens.....most were good, but a few still need some work.

This week the daily price goes up $1 a day......wish I could take off and play some more, but have too much work to do.

[jetsknicks1]

I was staying at the Wynn three years ago and my room was over looking their beautiful golf course. At 10 AM, from my 10th floor room, I saw two groups on the entire course. I was itching to play so I called the front desk and was thinking that I might play if it is $150 or less. It turns out that the fee is $500.

I stayed at the Pallazo couple years ago and my room overlooked the Wynn course. I was there for 3 days and only saw about 3 or 4 groups the whole time. Truly a waste.