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Originally Posted by tophcfa
Yesterday, two employees at Belle Glade told me Havana was closing due to conditions. The greens at Belle Glade were running slow but were in good shape. It was a fun round and there was noticeable new growth on the fairways. The growing season appears to have begun.
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I've noticed a definitive improvement in conditions, at every course I've played this past week or 2. That's certainly partially attributable to the weather.
I've also noted and increase in activity by the grounds crews. That's not an accident, it seems an obvious attempt to improve the conditions.
While everyone is fond of saying, "complaining on TOTV won't help", social media is a powerful force in today's world. There's no question in my mind, the the Developer (owner of the Championship courses) has definitely received the message that folks aren't happy with sub-par conditions and is trying to improve things.
As I don't play Executive courses, I can't report any 1st hand experience, but based on some of the communications coming from the District Office, it looks like they have also gotten the message.
& before anyone starts the "too little too late" refrain, that's simply not true in my opinion.
The Villages can be and has been, a golf mecca, and has other hugely positive attributes. The fact that the message has been received and action has begun, I think is a huge step forward. Thanks Rickey & Mitch (& anyone else responsible). Keep it going.