Hello from the golf shop. Well hopefully our winter weather is behind us, and we can enjoy our normal perfect March temperatures. With the rescheduling of the Mixed Club Championship to this month, March is certainly packed with major Club and league events. Luckily there are five weekends in March, so there are still a couple of open weekends with no events.
The Member-Member is next on the schedule – on March 14 and 15, with the End of Season Tent Party following on the 27th and 28th. Finishing out the season will be the Men’ & Ladies’ Club Championship on April 11 and 12. Sign up information for all of these events come out via Golf Genius.
I think everyone has done a better job this year regarding their pace of play on our courses. It’s always our #1 complaint on the annual Member Survey, so we have put great emphasis on it this year. I know the GPS messaging regarding pace can be annoying to some, but they are constant reminders that we can all do better to speed up our play. We have thousands of members who share the courses in season, and it’s everyone’s responsibility to be respectful of others by keeping a good pace. With the cold early season temperatures, the golf courses have shown the wear and tear from weather and cart traffic. Any full-time resident can attest to how beautiful the turf is during the summer growing season with minimal cart traffic. That said, we all need to do our best with taking care of our courses. Watching where we drive our carts, filling your divot and a few extras, and of course, fixing every ball mark you see can go a long way to help with course conditions.
It’s hard to believe how fast this season is flying by. Just remember to enjoy your time at Heritage Palms with your FL friends. We’re all very lucky to be part of such a great community that welcomes all who choose to call HP home. On behalf of the entire golf staff, we thank you for all you do for us and know we are always here to help.
