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Old 07-12-2014, 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by marting163 View Post
I guess I should have been more clear when I posted " Why are the greens so bad " I meant why are they not given the care we deserve as villagers! To be "playable" a green needs to roll at an 8 on a meter, and they need rolled to be true. I guess the answer I'm going to be given is that Eric and the other greens keepers either don't know how to do their job or won't do it or aren't given the funds to do it. At least my money gets me new flowers every month at the turnabouts, what a joke golf is in TV.
When, and on what course/green, did you take these readings?

This year has seen green conditions poorer than previous years. In an effort to repair the greens, I believe they have avoided cutting them as low as normal so they are slower than they will be. Conditions are improving, but it will not happen overnight.

Anyone who tells you that Eric doesn't know how to maintain a golf course or won't do it, or doesn't have the funds to do it is stating an opinion not supported by facts. Remember, Eric's responsibility is to the executive courses north of 466, not the championship courses. For those, you need to contact GMS. Remember the championship courses are not part of your amenities. They are privately owned.
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