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Old 08-05-2012, 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by rp001 View Post
I'm just curious as to whether any of the folks here have talked with some of the ambassadors/starters "off campus" with a few beers..I hear folks say they have issues and are asked if they had complained or taken it up with proper authorities...Based on what I've heard from friends of mine that hold these jobs, they truly are powerless..They have little of no support from management and are in fear of losing their jobs if anyone complains about them...I know the image must be maintained, but by allowing this we are opening up the courses to abuse by the few a## s we run into periodically..Seems to be a political tightrope they are walking and thus have been castrated to a certain degree..I don't know the answer but thought this is "an elephant in the room" and ought to be brought up to the proper authorities..I know these guys work hard and are paid very little..For the life of me I don't know why they want the jobs but I applaud them and their always present smiles.
I agree that its too bad the Ambassadors don't have a bit more power. They could help "slow play" if they were not afraid of losing their jobs.

The way I view it right now is that the Developer is using Golf as a marketing tool and doesn't want to upset "the apple cart." This is especially true with the executive golf courses where few golfers rake the traps or even carry a ball mark tool. Things might change when TV is built out.