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Old 03-04-2024, 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by golfing eagles View Post
I doubt "snowbirds" (seasonal residents who are owners and therefore have a vested interest in our community) are the problem. Renters, especially those that do not return year after year and STRs are probably an issue. Lack of knowledge by those maintaining the course is probably a huge factor.

And there is ABSOLUTELY NO REASON, EVER, TO WALK YOUR DOG ON GOLF COURSE PROPERTY!
Agree everything you said. It appears the new norm for people is to just don't give a #$%^. I've seen in the last 2 Weeks People driving their golf carts right up on the green, throw cigarette butts out while they're driving their golf carts, and not even make an attempt to repair any damage to the course that they may have caused while golfing. I've also witnessed people walking their dogs on paths that say golf carts only. My friend hit an errant shot that bounced off the golf cart path right in front of two ladies and they were a little miffed that we almost hit them! When I explain to them this path is for golf use only they looked at me and just kept walking. Then on top of that you have to add the fact that this has been an unusually cold and wet winter… That alone also has a detrimental effect on the golf course. The point I'm trying to make it's everything combined that is making it so bad this year!