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Old 12-03-2013, 10:34 AM
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Default Nice round

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Originally Posted by drcar View Post
I am a 15 hanicap, played Havanna today shot a 78, had to play out of the sand on several shots. I thought the traps were fair and the course in great condition. People here complain if the sand is to loose, compact, too much, not enough etc. The grass is too long, too short, greens too fast, not fast enought. I have played under all conditions, and learn to adjust. If i have a problem it is people not raking. Easy solition to your issue, stay out of the sand, or play some where else. By the way lets replace the sand with water hazzards and see what happens, JUST SAYING!
Congratulations on an excellent round of golf. I too find the lack of raking the traps a real problem on all Courses in TV. It's a little better on the Championship Courses but the executive's forget it!

Sand traps are high maintenance on any golf course. Everyone who has played much golf can see that the maintenance of traps in TV is minimal. However, the costs are high and a golf course, even with above average play, has a difficult time balancing the books. You can bet TV Courses have a budget and there is no plan to run a deficit!
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