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Originally Posted by djl8412
Course conditions seem to get a lot of attention when seasonal residents are here. Conditions are better overall, very few exceptions occur and rates jump way up. And, what a coincidence: Tierra Del Sol and nine holes of Hacienda Hills will be closed when seasonals are absent, leaving permanent residents with fewer choices. Add to this, the policies of running irrigation systems around the clock when the ponds receive large runoffs in heavy rains for "flood control." Having more water poured on to saturated ground with much of it draining back in to these ponds doesn't make much sense, especially when our rainfall has been less than adequate the past few years. I also believe it aids in bringing more fungal diseases to greens and fairways. Does it ever occur to management that maintaining higher levels in retention ponds would result in saving needed irrigation supply for future drought conditions? Before we know it, it will be cart path only travel because watering management is unfounded. The Villages continues to expand thus demanding more water. For once is it possible to be pro-active instead of reactive? |
When would you prefer they close those courses for necessary refurbishment? During the high season? What effect do you think reducing available tee times when demand is the highest would have? The spring/summer is the best time to do these things. I don't buy a conspiracy to make the courses better for the high season when rates are higher and/or limit availability for full-time residents during the summer.
Regarding water management, I would suggest you contact golf administration to learn more about water management in TV. You will find it is far more extensive than you imagine. And far more involved than you think. As far as being proactive, think about the fact that they have constructed the ability to move water between the retention ponds so that there is equal distribution of a limited resource and can move water from ponds nearing capacity to those that are lower. Watering during periods of heavy rain is done to prevent ponds overflowing and flooding nearby residences. Yes, the water EVENTUALLY gets back to the ponds, but it's not quick. Much does soak through the porous soil beneath the fairways and greens. And some of that watering is on the common area landscaping where it won't just drain back. Don't forget that, for most of us, our irrigation water comes from the same source as the golf courses. So, the more we use on our lawns and shrubs, the less is available for the golf courses.