2027 Member Mexico Trip
All Villagers are invited to the 2027 ILT Mexico Trip to Secrets Vallarta Bay.
The dates of the trip are February 9 – 16. Space is limited to the first 80 registrants!
The all-inclusive trip includes:
Three rounds of Golf for the Golfers Package – “Tournaments” each day conducted by Scott Steele, PGA
Exclusive non-stop charter flight on Alaska Airlines – FREE checked bags
Private charter bus transfer in Mexico from the airport to the resort
Seven nights in an Oceanview Suite
Your personal onsite ILT Concierge
Gourmet Dining included at 5 restaurants – No reservations needed
Swim up Bar, beach, and poolside food & drink service – All drinks FREE, including select premium brands
Variety of FREE daily resort activities & nightly entertainment
FREE wi-fi and 24-Hour Room Service
ILT Villages exclusive Welcome Cocktail Party & Farewell Fiesta
For additional information and a virtual Tour please click here!
Your hosts: PGA Director of Golf, Scott Steele – ssteele@the-villages.com & Jackie Berman – jackieberman40@gmail.com

Range Closure – Movie Night
The Driving Range will be closed at 3 p.m. on Thursday, September 17 in preparation for movie night on the green. Please plan accordingly. Thank you for your cooperation!

Bunker Edge Renovation
Work will begin on reshaping bunker edges and establishing new turf around select bunkers. These improvements will enhance both the appearance and long-term playability of our bunkers.  We will continue our efforts for long-term sustainability of quality turf around the bunkers with hand-watering, aerification / soil improvements, and fertilization. During this project, there will be some areas marked as Ground Under Repair; signs will be in place in those areas.

Please Check in for Golf
Please do us a big favor and always check in to the Pro Shop before you play golf. This will greatly assist us with billing accuracy and any changes that need to be made. We appreciate your cooperation!

Chipping Green Etiquette
Please remember that the Montgomery and Vineyard chipping greens are first come first served. There is a maximum of two people permitted to chip and pitch at each green at one time. If the areas are full, you must wait. Please be careful if there are multiple people chipping and do not chip across anyone else’s line or toward any other person; please try not to mix golf balls with other people’s balls and aim at a separate flag. Please be safe and courteous at all times. Thank you for your cooperation!

Driving Range Balls & Baskets
As we enter the busy season it is essential that we maintain an adequate supply of driving range balls and driving range baskets. Towards that goal, we ask that you please refrain from taking driving range balls and baskets home with you. A suggestion is that if you are only warming up, please purchase a warm-up basket so that you will only use what you purchase.

Also, please do not hit your own, personal golf balls on the driving range. Only Villages driving range balls are to be hit at the driving range. Please let us know if you have any questions. Thank you for your cooperation!

Tips from the Pro + New in the Pro Shop—L.A.B. Putters!

The New Putting Craze — Lie Angle/Face Balanced Putters — It’s for real!

Putting can be a mystery. One day we make everything, and the next day we can’t buy a putt. At some point in their life, every golfer has thought, “I stink at putting.” For many golfers, it’s a permanent feeling. And it’s just not true. Putting doesn’t have to stink. And it won’t… once you try a Lie Angle/Face Balanced Putter!

Historically, golfers basically have had two options when it comes to their putter: a mallet or a blade. And aside from a little shaping here, a little perimeter weighting there, and maybe an insert or some colorful paint, putters have all been all pretty much the same. Golfers switch back and forth between putters all the time. Can any of us honestly say there’s ever been a lasting difference? But now it’s possible for all golfers to be excited about putting thanks to the new Lie Angle/Face Balanced Putters!

The hallmark of great putting is returning the putter face to square at impact, or perpendicular to the target line. That’s not an opinion, it’s science. The latest research shows that 83% of a putt’s starting direction is influenced by the direction of the putter face at impact. The other 17% is influenced by the path of the putter head. Lie angle/face balance technology makes it effortless to deliver a square putter face at impact because, unlike other putters, it keeps the putter face square to the arc throughout the stroke. It makes putting as easy as picking the right line, the right speed, and then just making your natural stroke.

Lie Angle/Face balanced putters are designed so that the face of the club points directly upward when the shaft is balanced on a fulcrum. This unique weighting distribution minimizes the tendency of the putter face to open or close during the stroke. The center of gravity is positioned directly behind the clubface, which enhances stability and promotes a straighter path.

The key characteristics of a Lie Angle/Face Balanced Putter include:

Face Alignment: The putter face naturally rests perpendicular to the ground when balanced, aiding alignment.
Weight Distribution: More weight is located in the heel and toe areas, with less forward or backward bias.
Stroke Path Compatibility: Best suited for golfers with a straight-back, straight-through putting stroke.
Moment of Inertia (MOI): Higher MOI values help resist twisting on off-center strikes.

These features collectively help golfers achieve consistent roll and improved accuracy, especially when their stroke does not involve significant face rotation.

So if you want to make more putts, come try the newest Lie Angle/Face Balanced Putters available this year in the Pro Shop. Some options will include:

TaylorMade Spider ZT, Callaway AI One, and Ping Scottsdale Onset.

And now Introducing the Originator — L.A.B. Putters available exclusively for you!

LAB MEZ-MAX, LAB OZ-1, and LAB DF-3.

Let me know if these tips help. To book a lesson with PGA Director of Golf, Scott Steele, email ssteele@the-villages.com