Good afternoon,
I hope everyone is having a great day and that you have all made it through the storm with minimal to no damage to your properties.
We have successfully weathered Hurricane Milton, but the golf course has sustained significant rainfall. As a result, the course remains closed and will stay closed until the water on several holes has evaporated sufficiently. Currently, holes 2 and 3 are impassable, and we will reopen the front nine once these holes are in better condition. On the back nine, holes 11, 14, 15, 16, and 17 require additional tree work and remain inaccessible at this time. Our maintenance team will be working throughout the weekend to restore the golf course so we can welcome everyone back as soon as possible.
We are very excited to have our new Superintendent on board. He has already demonstrated exceptional commitment and has a comprehensive plan for the upcoming week. This includes verticutting and top-dressing the greens, as well as initiating a new weed elimination program. Additionally, he will begin edging the bunkers to improve their condition. He understands that there is a lot of work ahead, and we have had several productive discussions about our shared goals for the course.
I will be sending daily updates on the golf course’s status. We aim to reopen as quickly as possible without causing any damage to the property. Meanwhile, the driving range and putting green will be open starting tomorrow.
I have rescheduled my quarterly meeting to October 31st at 2:00 PM in the restaurant, where I will introduce Todd and our VP of Agronomy, who will also be present.
I would like to express my gratitude to everyone who participated in the Pink Challenge last Saturday. It was another successful event, and we raised a substantial amount of money for a worthy cause.
Please sign up for the following upcoming events:
- October 26th – Glow in the Dark Event – 6:45 PM Shotgun Start
- Turkey Trot – Signups begin next week
We hope to see many participants as we continue to enhance our events each time.
Please stop by the Golf Shop to pick up your membership packets and sign up for memberships for FY 25. We have an exciting calendar planned for 2025.
Our Friday night events continue to be very successful, with great entertainment. We strive to improve each week to ensure we can provide the best service. Upcoming Friday events include:
- October 18th
- November 1st
- November 8th
- November 15th
We look forward to seeing everyone come out and support us. These Fridays have been enjoyable, with many people having fun and dancing. Additionally, please sign up for the October 25th Jay Ruben Band performance at Fairfax Hall. We will have a wonderful special that evening before the band.
Please see next week’s specials:
- Tuesday, October 15th – Lunch: Meatball Hoagie - $12.95; Dinner: Meatloaf & Mashed Potatoes - $17.95
- Wednesday, October 16th – Lunch: Patty Melt - $12.95; Dinner: Shrimp Scampi - $21.95
- Thursday, October 17th – Lunch: Tuna Melt - $12.95; Dinner: Italian Night Live Cooking - $22.95
- Friday, October 18th – Lunch: Buffalo Chicken Sandwich - $12.95; Dinner: Seafood Medley - $19.95
- Saturday, October 19th – Lunch: Grouper Fingers - $12.95; Dinner: Wiener Schnitzel - $20.95
- Sunday, October 20th – Breakfast: Blueberry Pancakes - $10.95
Please call to make reservations to ensure your table.
I am very pleased that we have made it through this challenging week with the hurricane. It was wonderful to see everyone come out and enjoy a fun Friday evening. We continue to improve daily as we build our team and enhance our services. Please let me know if you have any questions, enjoy this weekend, and the beautiful weather we are expecting. I will update everyone about the golf course's status this weekend.
Thank you,
Jason R. DeWildt – PGA
General Manager