by Brian Duthu Pro Shops Slightly cooler temperatures and a later start to over-seed resulted in a revenue deficit to budget. On a bright note, merchandise sales did exceed budgeted goals, and we thank you. We have several items at Riverview that would make great Christmas gifts, including a Golf […]
Golf News
Director of Golf Report – November 2015
by Brian Duthu Pro Shops We will be hosting a Beat-the-Pros Tournament on December 10 at Riverview Golf Course, which will celebrate the renovation. Hosting the event in December provides the opportunity for our Winter guests to participate and ties into our fundraising efforts for our chosen Winter Celebration Charity. […]
Director of Golf Report – July 2015
by Brian Duthu Pro Shops Once again this year we will be participating in Patriot Golf Day. Patriot Golf Day was organized, with the help of PGA of America, to raise funds for the Folds of Honor Foundation. The money raised is used to fund scholarships for spouses and children […]
Director of Golf Report – June 2015
by Brian Duthu Pro Shops Total rounds for May were down slightly from prior year, however revenue did increase. The percentage of public play year-to-date is consistent with recent trends, with less than 5% of total rounds played by public players. For the year 172,057 rounds have been played on […]
Director of Golf Report – May 2015
by Brian Duthu Pro Shops Total revenue for April exceeded both budget and prior year, despite a sharp decline in public play. For the year we are $28,000 behind budget and $69,000 behind prior year. Get Golf Ready classes proved to be popular this year and were well attended. From […]
USGA Expert Tours North Course
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Due to concerns expressed by RCSC Cardholders about the conditions on the North Golf Course, Director of Golf Brian Duthu toured the course with United States Golf Association agronomist Brian Whitlark to assess the condition of the greens. Whitlark has made the following observations about the North […]
Director of Golf Report – April 2015
by Brian Duthu Pro Shops Total rounds played were down 2,389 rounds to prior year, mostly as a result of an additional rain day compared to prior year. Rounds at the executive courses remain brisk, posting their second highest number of rounds played in March since 2006. Despite weather challenges […]
Director of Golf Report – March 2015
by Brian Duthu Pro Shops February rounds played for all courses posted the 2nd highest total since 2009 and posted 462 more rounds than last year. Year-to-date rounds remain behind the prior year (due to January weather). Despite January performance year-to-date, rounds remain on pace with the prior eight year […]
RCSC Announces Trial to Revise Tee Time Booking Process
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RCSC has recently begun an initial trial of tee time booking changes with the end-goal of eliminating the in-person draw for the golfing residents it serves. One of the most common complaints of RCSC golfers is the in-person draw, which requires golfers to be at a golf course […]
Free golf clinics at Lakes West
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sun City residents and their guests are invited to participate in free golf clinics offered every Saturday this month at Lakes West Golf Course. Each clinic begins at 9:30am. Led by Sun City resident PGA and LPGA golf professionals, these clinics can help you – whether you’re looking to […]