[mulligan]

And to add to what mike said, we have the biggest and most successful stormwater/ wastewater management system in Florida.

[djl8412]

I understand the seasonal grasses issue but that is only one issue surrounding a total refurbishment contract. Is it not possible to accomplish that in phases throughout the year?

If we have such an advanced water system, why can't it be tweaked occasionally to take full advantage of it's technology. Is it not possible to disable certain zones from distributing into already standing water and correct situations where silt buildup restricts and prevents drainage? These situations have existed for years. Perhaps our district management can help ensure that contractor's silt fences are actually erected properly?

[Mikeod]

Originally Posted by djl8412

I understand the seasonal grasses issue but that is only one issue surrounding a total refurbishment contract. Is it not possible to accomplish that in phases throughout the year?

If we have such an advanced water system, why can't it be tweaked occasionally to take full advantage of it's technology. Is it not possible to disable certain zones from distributing into already standing water and correct situations where silt buildup restricts and prevents drainage? These situations have existed for years. Perhaps our district management can help ensure that contractor's silt fences are actually erected properly?

I think the rationale for closing courses in the summer is a sincere effort to have the most availability when the population is highest. Having the most tee times during a period when the demand is also highest makes sense to me. Don't forget, these courses have people on them from dawn to dusk almost every day. It can create dangerous conditions for both workers and golfers to try to accomlish significant renovations while play is ongoing.

Removing 27 holes from play leaves 243 available. With the reduced population in the summer, I believe that should be sufficient. It appears we will have to agree to disagree on this topic. Enjoy your day.

[djl8412]

Amen to that. Back at Ya!

[PaPaLarry]

Originally Posted by mikeod

I think the rationale for closing courses in the summer is a sincere effort to have the most availability when the population is highest. Having the most tee times during a period when the demand is also highest makes sense to me. Don't forget, these courses have people on them from dawn to dusk almost every day. It can create dangerous conditions for both workers and golfers to try to accomlish significant renovations while play is ongoing.

Removing 27 holes from play leaves 243 available. With the reduced population in the summer, I believe that should be sufficient. It appears we will have to agree to disagree on this topic. Enjoy your day.

I'm prettysure, during the months the courses will be closed. there will still be ample tee times throughout The Villages. I'm always amazed, (during these next 5 months) when I look for a tee time for next day, there are so many openings. You have to love it!!!!

[ajbrown]

IMO Hacienda Hills has the best greens in TV right now (Palms to Lakes). Pickings are very slim during aerating season, but today the greens were very playable.

Played Cane yesterday (Jacaranda to Allamanda). Cane is recovering very slowly (not ready), in fact has one temporary green.

My playing partners say Lopez and Glenview are much worse than Cane.

[chuckster]

IMHO....Disagree with Glenview greens as stated....played Stirrup to Talley today and greens in good shape.

[ajbrown]

Originally Posted by chuckster

IMHO....Disagree with Glenview greens as stated....played Stirrup to Talley today and greens in good shape.

That is good to know, will put those on my list. he was saying that 2 greens were temporary and made it sound awful. Possibly Fox Run??, I should have payed closer attention.

Thanks!

[mickey100]

Sometimes we all have different opinions on what is considered "good shape". I hope the greens have improved at Glenview. A couple of weeks ago they were awful.

We were talking to people today that played Mallory and Havana recently and they said those courses are not in good shape. And my friend played OB yesterday and said it was really rough around the edges. Hacienda has been consistently good. Pickings are definitely slim with aeration going on, and Tierra being closed.

[PaPaLarry]

Originally Posted by mickey100

Sometimes we all have different opinions on what is considered "good shape". I hope the greens have improved at Glenview. A couple of weeks ago they were awful.

We were talking to people today that played Mallory and Havana recently and they said those courses are not in good shape. And my friend played OB yesterday and said it was really rough around the edges. Hacienda has been consistently good. Pickings are definitely slim with aeration going on, and Tierra being closed.

The courses with more shade, seem to be a little stronger? Don't forget, we haven't had much rain. If you take a look a peoples lawns, (especially zoysia) you can see a lot of drying up. (needs water) If, we get the rain for the next week that they are predicting in the late afternoons, we should see a difference. I trust our professionals, to get us back to good golfing. (I hope I'm right? hehe) Tee times are plentiful all over TV, on Championship courses, even while Tierra is closed

[LittleDog]

Played Mallory on Friday- Virginia to Amelia. Fairways were very good. Greens were still recovering from aeration. A little bit bumpy.

John

[BarryRX]

I just played kildeere at Evans Prairie and thought the greens were very playable for having recently aerated and sanded. Two weeks ago we played Lopez after aerating and sanding, and it was terrible. I have always wondered why golf courses (not just in TV) don't give a discount when conditions are poor due to necessary maintenance.

[ajbrown]

Originally Posted by jrheydt

Played Mallory on Friday- Virginia to Alamanda. Fairways were very good. Greens were still recovering from aeration. A little bit bumpy.

John

Interesting, thanks for the info, I was about to ask if Mallory greens were ok before I read this. According to the schedule those greens were not to be aerated until 5/31.

Were they aerated or just awful

I do know that golfthevillages.com has a notice on the web site about issues with Mallory and Glenview greens.

[mickey100]

Yes, we read that and have been avoiding Mallory and Glenview. We played Hacienda today, and the greens were okay, not great, but okay. S
There are some areas on the greens and off the fairways where the grass is getting sparse. As has been mentioned, the dry spell is taking its toll on the courses. Hopefully the rain this week will help.

[mulligan]

They don't offer a discount during aeration, but they do publish the schedule. If recently aerated courses are not your cup of tea, play the others.