From The Pro Shop
CONGRATULATIONS, JOHN! Hello from the Golf Shop. October is here and the season is fast approaching. Summer maintenance is scheduled to be completed shortly with a tentative opening date for both courses of Monday, October 13. The renovation of the driving range turf is coming along nicely, and we plan to have grass ready for […]
GOLF OUTING
MGA News
Welcome to the new season of MGA golf. Our schedule is somewhat similar to last year’s, with some changes based on member feedback. Some new twists have been added, including Team Stableford, a new twist to Pick-A-Partner, and a change to who plays which hole for the Lone Ranger. Based on the results of the […]
Anne Kim Shoots Less Than Her Age!
On Tuesday, September 2, Anne Kim shot an 86, two strokes below her age! She’ll turn 89 this December. Her feat was achieved on the Sabal course from the red tees. She obviously played “lights out,” as her GHIN handicap is 28.5. She had two birdies – on holes 5 and 11 – and putted […]
Community Relations Committee News
The CRC serves the Board and all HP members by developing and enhancing our relationship with the larger Ft. Myers/Lee County Community. We have a great season planned! Mark your calendars now to save the dates for our 2025/26 events: • November 17, 2025: Lee Health – New hospital update • January 4, 2026: State […]
Do You Know the Rules?
Your ball lies partially on a red or yellow painted penalty area line and partially on the Golf Course. Is your ball in the penalty area? Rule 2.2c Determining Area of Course Where Ball Lies The area of the course where a player’s ball lies affects the Rules that apply in playing the ball or […]
Read On…
The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon The HP Book Club will meet on Friday, October 24, at 2:30 p.m. in the Activity Center to discuss The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon. This novel of historical fiction, set in 1789 Maine, is centered on midwife Martha Ballard, who is called on to examine the body of […]
Beautiful HP Sunsets
TAKEN BY PENNI BERRI FROM HER LANAI LOOKING OUT OVER SABAL #7 ON AUGUST 16. We have the most amazing sunsets in our community! Here are some member photos. THESE SUNSETS WERE TAKEN BY JANE BREISCH ON AUGUST 13.
Post Cards
From Stasia Arcarese: I went on a FGCU Wet Walk organized by the Friends of the Six Mile Slough Preserve. It was in the FGCU wetlands, and led by Naturalist William Greene. In this photo we’re standing in an area called the Cypress Dome in hip-high water. Luckily, we didn’t encounter any alligators. From Jan […]
Oops!
ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, ONE OF OUR RECIPROCAL GUESTS MISSED A TURN AND SOMEHOW LANDED ON THE BANK NEAR THE GREEN ON #9 SABAL.