The Villages - November 2017 - 10

A Mature Take on Miniature Golf
Fenney Putt & Play is not your average miniature golf course. You won't
find gaping clown's mouths, tiki statues or airplane remnants here. Like all
Villages golf courses, Fenney Putt & Play is an aesthetic outdoor jewel.
It started with a 4-acre island that needed a purpose. With a focus on fun
and multiuse, Ezell said the concept came easily. The additional features came
later - after a bit of brainstorming.
"We had a chipping area on one side and a few short holes that we were
going to call 'pitch and putt,' but we were concerned about safety aspects,"
Ezell said. "That led us to consider alternatives. We researched lawn bowling
and croquet, and we discovered the two could co-exist."
Then there's the walking path, a dedicated area for exercise.
"We created this 8-foot walking trail around the pond, which led to another
multiuse - fishing," Ezell said. "The pond will need time to mature. Our fish
biologist is in the process of cultivating things, and we added structure to the
bottom of the pond so there is rock and wood - areas for the fish to hide. We
truly have created a green oasis with multifaceted uses for our residents. We're
really proud of this."
Florida fieldstone, lush zoysia grass and natural elements give the facilities a
serene, park-like ambience.
"This whole area will plump up and mature, much like a green prairie,"
Ezell said. "This is a place everyone of all ages will appreciate."
Avid golfers and unskilled putters alike will enjoy their time at Fenney.
"We went with a larger diameter cup - 6 inches. It really adds to the fun of
the facility. But don't be fooled - golfing here will be a challenge because you
can't hit the ball too hard or you'll end up in the rough."

Jane Strone makes
the first hole-in-one.

10

NOVEMBER 2017

Renae and Dave Greene,
of the Village of Fenney,
give lawn bowling a try.

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November
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