[Rickg]

Golfed Sweetgum this afternoon I thought it just opened. I was very surprised to see the poor shape the T boxes are in. Most were so dry they were bare dirt almost. What’s going to happen when its even busier?

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by Rickg

Golfed Sweetgum this afternoon I thought it just opened. I was very surprised to see the poor shape the T boxes are in. Most were so dry they were bare dirt almost. What’s going to happen when its even busier?

I am surprised to hear the course is so dry, wasn't it closed because of excessive rain?

[anothersteve]

The same with Silver Lake........really crappy condition after being closed, and irrigated, for over two months.

Steve

[Bay Kid]

Darn that is a shame.

[karostay]

Here we go again bad conditions...Sad such a great development cant't get it right

[rcjc656]

Do you think they are trying to get them in the best condition? Or don't care.

[karostay]

Originally Posted by rcjc656

Do you think they are trying to get them in the best condition? Or don't care.

Pinching pennies..
If you notice not much irrigation on T Boxes
Plus most are undersize .Hence same patch of grass get used over and over no time to recover Just MHO

[Aw Man]

Originally Posted by Rickg

Golfed Sweetgum this afternoon I thought it just opened. I was very surprised to see the poor shape the T boxes are in. Most were so dry they were bare dirt almost. What’s going to happen when its even busier?

I played there this afternoon and disagree with your comment about the T boxes.

[EviesGP]

The courses were all closed only because of the water basin(s)/levels...to protect the houses! Nothing to do with the courses. Unfortunately, they were probably left dormant, while waiting for the water to recede, then try to mow them and get them back in shape. It doesn't appear things worked well for SG? MG opened, but they decided to delay SG a bit more, but that apparently still wasn't sufficient?

[anothersteve]

Originally Posted by EviesGP

The courses were all closed only because of the water basin(s)/levels...to protect the houses! Nothing to do with the courses. Unfortunately, they were probably left dormant, while waiting for the water to recede, then try to mow them and get them back in shape. It doesn't appear things worked well for SG? MG opened, but they decided to delay SG a bit more, but that apparently still wasn't sufficient?

The reason the courses were closed was to lower the water from the basins (retention ponds) and dump that water onto those courses. Period.
Steve

[alanmcdonald]

I played Sweetgum this morning. The tee boxes were fine. There was one green that has some bare spots (number 8) but I cannot complain about the overall conditions.

[justjim]

It Appears we have different opinions about the playing shape of golf courses. I’ve seen this movie before on TOTV.

[Aw Man]

Originally Posted by alanmcdonald

I played Sweetgum this morning. The tee boxes were fine. There was one green that has some bare spots (number 8) but I cannot complain about the overall conditions.

Thanks for your post.
I played Sweetgum yesterday and also thought the tee boxes were fine.

[Bogie Shooter]

These posts sound like a restaurant review. You don't know who to believe.

[Marathon Man]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

These posts sound like a restaurant review. You don't know who to believe.

Unfortunately, too many are quick to believe the negative comments.