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Old 05-11-2024, 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Sunrise Beach View Post
The removal of the trees was what I felt was a lousy excuse. Most great golf courses have beautiful trees throughout. I urge any management who might read this thread to reconsider that aspect. We know the grass will not be lush in those areas but at least we aren’t playing in a desert devoid of trees and a bit of shade.
Agreed, but those "great golf courses" are mostly up north with different grasses and different climate conditions. Florida is an island which is now (last 5 years ) surrounded by record HEATED water.