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Old 04-25-2021, 12:35 AM
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Originally Posted by EviesGP View Post
I just wish they would put more effort in their fairways?!!! Working the golf courses here, I understand how much they get beat up, but I'd really like them to work on the concrete fairways(WATER!), so an average golfer like me, doesn't have to struggle to get the ball off the ground?! And then, to pay the higher prices(not currently employed, so no discount), for this is not worth it for me! Definitely, going outside the bubble, for much better rates, and sometimes extremely better conditions! Cheers!
By working at times on the courses, do you agree that the "marshals" which they insist on calling "ambassadors" here are instructed to be so absolutely blind to the abuse that goes on that it is almost unbelievable ANY course, private, semi-private, and public park district course would put up with the things that go on here ! ! Stepping into and out a trap at the VERY highest point, stepping right ON the HOLE when taking out or putting in the pin, rakes thrown anywhere, players not making any attempt to rake, and driving a cart RIGHT onto an apron is not uncommon, slow play is never given a warning, it truly is unbelievable what is tolerated here in the name of being "the friendly golf community". I am sure we would all be horrified at how much $$ we could save in maintenance if marshals were polite but FIRM with members and guests ! If members were given a certain agreed on number of warnings and then lost golfing privileges. Sure they pay amenity fees too, but, does paying my amenity fees entitle me to destroy golf course traps, greens ? To destroy pools, rec center furniture, drive through gate arms ? A little more attention and firm, not harsh, FIRM, hand would save a GREAT DEAL.