Hello from the Golf Shop. I hope everyone is enjoying this wonderful holiday time of year. Prime season is right around the corner, and full courses will again be the norm.
We’re happy to have both courses in great shape due to the hard work of Greg Kriesch and his staff. We ask all members to make “Care of the Course” a priority every time you play. We have two of the best golf courses in SW FL, and it’s your responsibility to take care of them. I know it sounds like a broken record, but please fill your divots, fix your ball mark plus any others you see, and keep carts on the path around all tees and greens. Also, when you see directional stakes blocking off areas, please don’t drive over them. Golf course maintenance puts them there for a reason, so please abide by them.
On January 1 we will switch Chelsea to season mode. This means points will be assigned at the time of placement and will not be removed for cancellations unless the course is closed. Members will receive points for bringing guests. Members will not receive points for League or Club Tournament play, any tee time booked 2:30 or later, and walk-ins on the day of play. Please check with the Golf Shop staff if you have questions regarding the in- season operation of the Chelsea System.
As season approaches, we again want to focus on pace of play. Playing ready golf is crucial. When all members keep this in mind, we can keep a good pace everyday. The Golf Shop monitors the course through the Visage GPS system, and sends messages to groups that fall behind. We then have the ranger follow up if the group doesn’t pick up its pace. Please be respectful to all staff as we work to speed groups up. Pace of play was the number one complaint from this year’s Member Survey, so we need your help to improve the daily pace of play.
We’re all looking forward to another great season. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your experience the best.
