July 14, 2011 | Where transition on golf course fairways is concerned, Mother Nature calls the shots. Under normal circumstances, the bare conditions the fairways are experiencing right now would have occurred last month and golfers would be teeing off onto fairways freshly filled in with summer bermudagrass. But Mother […]
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RCSC partnering with APS Peak Solutions for Energy Savings
June 30, 2011 | The RCSC is participating with APS in an energy saving program called “APS Peak Solutions.” The program requires participants (RCSC) to voluntarily reduce electrical demand in response to grid emergencies or high energy prices. During demand response events, customers agree to reduce certain nonessential loads in […]
Southwest Gas seeks rate increase
June 23, 2011 | As with the water case last year, there are two issues facing Sun City in regards to Southwest Gas’ rate case: increases in rates and decoupling. Both need you to take action today! According to Southwest Gas’ application, the proposed increase would raise the current average […]
30-yard markers on RCSC golf courses
June 10, 2011 | The 30-yard markers that have been in use at RCSC’s golf courses to assist with enforcing the 30-yard rule are being removed because of excessive wear and tear on the turf around the marker areas. Golf course maintenance staff moves these markers daily to adjust cart […]
Findings from USGA Turf Advisory Service
June 09, 2011 | RCSC has made huge strides in improving the quality of its eight golf courses, according to the official report from Brian Whitlark of the United States Golf Association’s Green Section, who visited RCSC’s golf courses on May 3. Since 1921, the USGA Green Section Record has […]
Willowbrook golf course play
May 27, 2011 | When Willowcreek Golf Course closed earlier this month to begin its summer renovation project, Willowbrook Golf Course was closed in the afternoons with the latest tee time available being 11am. This decision was made because of safety concerns related to work crews hauling sand from Willowcreek […]
Golf course summer transition begins
May 25, 2011 | Depending on the weather, RCSC will begin removal of the winter ryegrass using an herbicide at Quail Run, North, Lakes West and Willowcreek golf courses as part of the summer transition process. Killing the ryegrass is the first step in the three-part summer transition process that […]
Changes coming to SunViews – RCSC’s monthly newsletter
May 24, 2011 | In response to the continued requests by cardholders for more communication, the RCSC Board of Directors has decided to make some changes to the monthly SunViews. The Board will designate RCSC’s newsletter, the SunViews, as the key component for communicating important information about RCSC from the […]
Wi-Fi hotspots now available
May 17, 2011 | Wi-Fi hotspot services are now active at several RCSC locations as approved by the Board of Directors at its March meeting. RCSC cardholders can now access the Internet wirelessly at the following locations: Lakeview Center, Lakeview Lanes, South Snack Shop and Willow Snack Shop and Fairway […]
Willowcreek Master Plan
May 02, 2011 | Because of concerns brought by the Green Committee regarding the Willowcreek master plan, the RCSC Board of Directors met with the committee along with Gary Brawley, senior golf architect for Tripp Davis & Associates, on Friday. The Board, Willowcreek Green Committee and Mr. Brawley toured the […]