G LF FESTIVAL DAYS STORY BY MARK ANDERSON IN LIEU OF ONE BIG EVENT FOR 2021, THE VILLAGES GOLF & TENNIS DEPARTMENT OFFERS SMALLER SESSIONS SPREAD OVER THREE MONTHS AT ALL COUNTRY CLUBS AND PRACTICE RANGES IN THE VILLAGES. 46 JANUARY 2021 The Villages Golf Festival has long been a cornerstone in The Villages. With The Villages being an internationally recognized hotspot for golf, it should come as no surprise that the festival always has been a big deal for everyone in Central Florida. For 2021, The Villages Golf & Tennis Department wanted to offer a festival event for residents and local golfers while still being safe and maintaining social distancing measures.