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Originally Posted by mikeod
You and Kimball probably also agree that you have totally different views about what golf course conditions should be like. He describes what's wrong with them while you look for excuses to explain why they are bad. Bottom line of both sides of the debate is therefore, the conditions are bad.
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Not excuses, reasons. The purpose of my responses is to counteract the hysterical, irrational comments such as "ignorant" and "cheapskate". And to point out that there are factors beyond the control of those that are responsible for course conditions. I play these courses and realize their condition could be vastly improved. They will never be like private clubs I've played elsewhere and I can't expect them to be. They are designed for a population of retirees whose experience with golf varies tremendously. They are subject to high volumes of cart traffic day in and day out. They are opened before they have a chance to mature simply to provide play to new neighborhoods.
There are comments in these threads about how the exec courses are looking better. Consider that a lot of real beginner golfers are directed by comments here to use those courses as they begin playing. And consider that the resident exec golf committee has been working with golf administration and maintenance for years to improve the quality of the courses. Successfully, I might add.
So, I feel that ranting on a message board, or calling and emailing nasty comments to golf administration is assuredly not going to improve conditions at all. Rather I would expect that approaching them with a "What can WE do together to improved these courses" attitude would reap rewards.