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IntervIew wIth erIk Greulach, assIstant dIrector of country club operatIons

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game is perfect for the 85 percent who are playing
lorida's Friendliest Hometown has a new
for fun."
game befitting of its name - friendly golf.
The more lenient approach has become
And fewer rules might equal more fun
popular on courses around the country, with
for the less-serious golfer.
the golf industry introducing it as a means to
"I'm very excited to see The Villages giving
attract more interest in the game. But in The
friendly, relaxed golf the opportunity to succeed,"
said Charlie Rymer, Golf Channel analyst. "I'm Erik Greulach Villages, "We don't have that problem," Greulach
said. There's no shortage of golfers here. But fun
100 percent behind golf that is welcoming and
- who couldn't use more of that?
fun for golfers of all abilities. I believe this project will be a
Friendly golf promises a good time by invoking
huge hit - hopefully inspiring other facilities to give this or
complimentary putts, rake-and-place rules and a new
something similar a try."
set of relaxed recommendations. Golfers can take some,
Erik Greulach, assistant director of country club
leave others, or employ the whole set of guidelines.
operations in The Villages, believes friendly golf will
"There are no hard or strict rules," Greulach said.
appeal to the majority of local golfers.
"If
you've never played golf in The Villages, it can be
"Approximately 60,000 of our residents play some
intimidating. But friendly golf allows you to get out there,
form of golf here, and only 8,000 of those are serious
have fun and get into the game."
golfers, playing for competition," Greulach said. "This

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