Guys,
I would hope that the issue here is much greater than the specifics of Timberlake. What would the implications be if it was a commonplace practice at golf clubs if all members were expected (and perhaps even required) to contribute 6-8 hours of their time each golf season to doing some constructive labor on or around the golf course? It could be something a simple as sanding/seeding divots or repairing ball marks on greens. What it not improve the condition of the course? Would it not help keep the expenses of the club down?
DT
David,
For courses that don't have a well heeled membership this will be the only way a few will be able to survive in the short run. I'm proud of the folks at Timberlake that they will not let their course die.
A similar situation occurred at The Cliffs, but instead of putting their sweat into the courses their members pulled out their checkbooks.
Personally, I like the idea that the members love their course/club so much that they are willing to put their personal time and labor into keeping it in good condition.
It's a bit like the artisan clubs in the UK, no?