Many times we are challenged with the reasons for the constant change at our club. Just like anything else, time moves on and to stay current we need to keep up. Not with the "Joneses" but with the needs of the living, breathing entity that is a golf course. The areas we maintain for golf change constantly, trees grow taller, invasive plants become more commonplace, waterways erode banks just like tires wear on cars and the roof on your house needs replacement. That's one I struggle with, the roof, no one abuses it and it only sees rain, how does it "wear out"?
On the course we are constantly evaluating carts paths that need to be worked on, stone walls that have never seen maintenance, and many areas that are just plain worn out from play. As we try and create a more favorable and enjoyable playing environment, just think of the trouble many localities are experiencing with poor bridges, and crumbling infrastructure that is overworked and poorly maintained. We need to incorporate these "investments" to keep the course in the best possible condition to withstand the rigors of play and nature.
As an old course there are a myriad of underground pipes and drains that we have no records of that continue to collapse and deteriorate, but need to be removed or reinforced to prevent larger issues down the road. Not all of them can be easily solved, but to be sure these items along with the improvements keep the staff busy all year round and continue the need for long range capital funding.
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