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We don't require coat and tie on the property. Never will. That just isn't us and the folks who have been here understand this. We also don't allow board shorts tee shirts, and cut offs. Folks who come here are expected to "get it", and I have never had to have a conversation with a person in two years over attire. We also expect everyone to be respectful of staff and each other. Anyone who isn't is asked to leave. In our relaxed atmoshpere, there is decorum. For us, a coat and tie doesn't make this so, but peole are more than welcome to wear them.
I wear cargo shorts. I don't have a problem with them. Heck, I even wear digital camo cargo shorts. Then again, We don't have a course rating and I use a belly putter.
wrt "struggling", I'm afraid it's a sign of the times. Dismal River is a very special place in a very challenging industry where great places are closing every day. Here, interest and activity is higher than ever. We are doing just fine and have added some really great people. We have a really fun and different course and experience. That is the goal. Most who don't seem to like Dismal have never been here, or not at least not recently. I hope they can and do come out. It's pretty cool.
I love when a our members come out as most have become pretty good friends. I also love when a person comes out the first time, the childlike amazement is exhilarating. There is nothing like the Sand Hills. I can't wait to meet and spend time with Brian Sheehy, to listen to him after he plays something you just can't get anywhere else.