[golfnut]

a lot of good suggestions here. if i am waiting on the tee i always open the divot box and fill as many divots as i can while waiting for the group ahead to clear, it beats standing there just watching the group ahead, and i also repair every ball mark i see on a green, only takes a couple seconds....gn

[soonfl]

How about geting them to install some sand bottles on the tees. Visible and handy sand bottle might get used.

[Grill Meister]

I understand some of your concerns....I have a personal friend that works as an ambassador and starter on 4 of the finest executive courses in TV and he assures me that the same group maintains the executive courses as do the championship courses and there are no measures taken than do not apply to all of the courses.

There are several of factors that figure into some of the greens' conditions. The number of players on the executive courses fill up practically every t-time available, which leads to some deterioration....they get a lot of play. Too, a lot of the players on the executive courses are not "experienced" and do not know how to properly take care of their courses. Also, the executive courses receive an inordinate number of "seasonal residents" as well as renters, who don't appreciate their responsibility of take care of the courses and, unfortunately, some who just don't care. Nonetheless, we want to do everything possible to provide you with beautiful courses that are enjoyable to play.

All of the employees of the Golf Management Systems (the personnel that work at the courses) take pride in our courses and will do all we can to see that our golf-guests have an enjoyable round of golf. Our mission is: TO PROVIDE THE FRIENDLIEST GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB EXPERIENCE IN THE WORLD. If we do not live up to that commitment, we want to know about it. Report poor course conditions to the club professional and maybe something can be done to improve them. If something can be done, it will be done.

Enjoy TV golf courses....they are there for only one purpose...for your enjoyment.

[3PUTT]

I play both Executive and Championship courses. The greens are in terrible shape on ALL courses. Generally, the traps are better on Championship because players tend to rake them better.

[ajbrown]

Originally Posted by 3PUTT

I play both Executive and Championship courses. The greens are in terrible shape on ALL courses. Generally, the traps are better on Championship because players tend to rake them better.

I am barely on the edge of this threads subject line and proceeding gently..... but here goes....

Just so I understand your rating system versus mine for future posts. Does the comment about the greens include Tierra recently?

[zcaveman]

I played Briarwood today and all of the greens were sanded. I think it is a start to getting the greens back in shape after this lousy winter.

Looking over at Walnut Grove it looked like they were sanded also.

[gemorc]

The easiest and best way to voice your concerns about the conditions of TV golf courses is to fill out your owners survey. Be sure to list all of your complaints (concerns).

The district maintenance managers are well aware of the problems on the golf course. They have virtually no control over the course conditions. The major concern of the Golf Management Systems, is the loss of potential tee times. No major repairs will be started until late March. After March we all can look forward to the annual reseeding of all the greens in TV. Oh Joy.

[golfnut]

check previous posts, i think tony basso is the point person, do a search...gn

[jackcis]

They did an excellent job on the Chula Golf Course, I think it is time to bite the bullet and close Mira Mesa until you get it in playing condition. I know you will probably get a lot of complaints from golfers, but it is really in bad shape and needs to be close for as long as it takes. Greens are in terrible shape, no markings on the Tees on some of the holes, in general the entire course is a wreck.

thank you for listening.

[Taj44]

Jackcis, thanks for your post. I encourage you to call 753-3396 and ask for Mr. Basso, who is the Golf Operations Manager for the Villages and let him know your concerns. Others on this forum have done so. I've played Mira Mesa in the past, and agree with you. I love the layout, but it is in terrible condition. We can voice our complaints here, but it doesn't really do much good other than allowing ourselves to vent. We, as players, need to let golf course Management know, so they can fix things. Beartracks, BB14616, and myself have called Mr. Basso in the past, and you know how it works, the squeaky wheel gets noticed. Thanks!