Kalen,
The first post on this thread introduced the course thus: …”(WVGC) is irrigated from an aquifer with pumps, and surprisingly, the golf course will use 1/4 of the volume that the farm used”
and: … “At this time, there is only one two foot tree (Western Juniper) on the property, and it's virtually out of play. There will be more trees planted but they'll be used very sparingly and sparsely”
Some beautiful photos of the course and the area were also included.
Following the intro comes praise for the course:
“Looks like they did a great job!”
“Spectacular looking place and logo. Love the big wide vistas with the bunkering to match.”
” Congratulations on the great looking course, Norbert.”
Then we find out that:
“It will be public (GREAT!) and converting to semi-private(STILL GREAT!) with privileges as homes - roughly 270 of 'em, are developed.”(THERE GOES ALL THE 'WATER SAVING' )
Which immediately brought on this question from someone:
“Will the housing impose on the course significantly?”
And a response :
…”the houses will have an undevelopable buffer zone of (I think) 75 feet from property lines. That includes landscaping, so the encroachment of houses and trees will be minimal.”
No one has yet asked the question of who got first dibs of the site, the course or the housing, but no matter, it is what it is, a good looking golf course within a housing development, but one that was lovingly crafted by caring individuals who put their hearts and heads into laying down some good ideas on the land.
Kye,
If I were to temper my initial remarks I would mainly question the encircling of the course with homes, not the need of the owners to include them in order to get the course built, and make some money( a good thing) while doing so.