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GOLF
Golf course playability and safety review for 2017
Submitted by the Golf Committee
A group comprised of the Playability pertinent to all courses are these: golf ball recovery and exposure of
Subcommittee, head golf professionals and dangerous conditions (e.g., snakes or
two additional Sun City Texas residents – Follow recommendations of holes in the ground).
has completed the annual study of our enhancement project as they pertain
three golf courses. This effort is designed to bunker alteration and tree removal, – Purchase of a CA owned stump grinder
to identify areas in need of change so as to including all dead trees not so noted. is recommended, to be used throughout
enhance the safety and playability of the the community, including the golf
courses. Findings were evaluated by Gary – Major tree trimming to thin branches courses.
Wilson, Director of Golf, then submitted and raise canopies continues to be a
to the Golf Committee for review. priority. Unmaintained trees constitute – Replacement of depleted decomposed
Once prioritized, the recommendations a safety hazard and impair proper tree granite (DG) throughout the courses
that follow will be integrated with the growth. as deemed necessary is indicated.
course enhancement project scheduled
to commence in the spring of 2017. That – Some sand bunkers, where not – Evaluate cost and utilization of
project will address course modifications, addressed in the enhancement adhesive to stabilize DG.
several of which overlap with the findings project, are in need of size reduction,
of our review. As such, they will not be shallowing and sand improvement. – Some of these recommendations apply
considered here, other than to say that to holes not specifically noted and will
tree removal and bunker revision will – As identified, areas of soil erosion occasionally be repeated in reference
comprise a significant component of the immediately adjacent to cart paths to specific holes for the purpose of
project next year. need attention as the resultant drop- emphasis.
offs constitute a significant safety
General comments and recommendations hazard. To view the entire detailed list of
proposed changes to each golf course, go
– High grass in roughs and drainage to the Sun City Texas website and click
ditches near fairways in all courses on Community Association Info > Golf
needs ongoing cutting to facilitate Committee > 2017 Playability Report.
Men’s Golf Association (MGA) News
Submitted by Steven Ritzwoller, President, MGA Board of Directors
Contact: 512-591-7717 or [email protected]
The MGA held its annual meeting and luncheon in the ballroom Event Coordinator..........................................Steve Lampinstein
on Dec. 7 following the Play Day competition. Prior to the meeting, Golf Committee Rep........................................... Walter Connolly
members voted online for the 2017 officers and directors. 18 Hole Member at Large..............................................Steve Bly
9 Hole Member at Large...............................................John Pace
Those elected were as follows:
President.................................................................... Jeff Morgan Outgoing members of the Board were thanked for their
Vice President............................................................... Dick Bond contribution to the success of the MGA and their years of service.
Secretary...................................................................Rick Phillips
Treasurer...................................................................Walt Junker The golf pros and golf staff were also thanked for their support
Past President..................................................... Steve Ritzwoller and assistance to the MGA, in particular for the help they provide
Communications Director............................... Tommy Aishman for and during our tournaments throughout the year.
Play Day Director 18 holes.................................. Steve Gustison
Play Day Director 9 holes..................................... Neville D’Arcy If you have not renewed your MGA membership, now is the time.
This can be done on the CA website under the “tickets” section.
Dues must be paid by January 31 to maintain your membership.
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