As a homeowner whose backyard sits on the LV course I watched the past 8 months the hard work, and listened to all the dump trucks and heavy machinery and energy the renovation team performed to rip this course totally apart and put it back together better than before. Months before it opened they were already aerating fairways and greens and leveling greens. They were getting into the maintenance mode. It was eye awakening and interesting to watch and record the processes. I got to say hi to an ambassador group on day 1. On day 2 I went to say hello to a group of folks that had rental carts so I could tell they weren’t villagers. They had no idea it was the first real day the course was opened. They would have no skin in the game of taking care of a course they would not play again probably anytime soon. As one person said- it is about respect and of course maybe some forgetfulness. I won’t complain. I for one fix any divots that I see when on the greens and any other issues that I have time to fix. I don’t mind helping out where others fail. There are many ideas on how to fix this but it is probably not fixable because some people just don’t care. I see it when they drive on our property. Walk around the yard looking for their ball etc. trash in our yard etc. it would be nice if there were signs at the start, at every tee area etc. that’s simply say: leave the course the way you found it! Don’t leave any trace behind that you played this course. Fix yours and any other divots. Did you repair your divots? The sand does not rake itself- leave the course better than you found it. Etc. so put these signs at different places around the course. It is not expensive.. But maybe it makes people more aware and mindful. Maybe not. But if it gets 1 or 2 people to fix their behavior, then it was worth it.
- I would like to say the folks who do the maintenance on LV are the best. Hard working. Up early! Paying attention to detail cutting the t boxes cutting the greens , drying the t boxes and greens, and keeping the cart paths clear and clean. Chemical application etc. Keep up the great job!
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