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Originally Posted by ThirdOfFive
One thing I've wondered...why not turn a few of the Executive courses, particularly the ones with longer holes, into links courses? Less upkeep on those for the simple matter that a lot less ground needs to be mowed and watered. I've played a links course back in Minnesota ("Hidden Creek": my opinion is that they didn't hide the creek anywhere near well enough) and to call it challenging is a huge understatement. My guess is that there are folks here in TV who would enjoy the challenge.
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Originally Posted by Shipping up to Boston
Love the links!
I play a similar course up in Maine....The Links at Outlook in Berwick. Outstanding layout and I agree...a lot easier to maintain
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How do you build a "Links" golf course, without an ocean?
I've seen a few courses that have tried to replicate the playing conditions of a links course, notable Streamsong, but trust me ... they're nothing like playing Royal County Down or Ballybunion.
BTW, did anyone happen to attend the PWAC Meeting this morning at Seabreeze, that was mostly about the Executive Golf Courses?
There were about 50 people in the audience, along with a representative from each District. It was like student sit-in in Jr. High School, protesting that the new peanut butter in the lunch sandwiches, is chunky style and not smooth. Almost 2 hours of golf talk, without a substantive or knowledgable suggestion or comment ... PWAC reps included. The PWAC reps (in most cases) were woefully unprepared to discuss golf or the District's proposed budget.
At least the majority of District staff comes prepared and listens .... I'm not sure how they find the patience.
The Villages never ceases to amaze me.