Course and clubhouse

Fed up with state of land between penthouses and buggy path so  i spoke to a greenkeeper who said he would ask boss to spray weeds. Told him that was not the answer - the weeds need digging out and grit sand putting all over the area (as on golf course) because it turns to sandy mud after rain.

He said he would tell boss.

Then went in clubhouse today and made same complaint to Pacqui. She spoke on intercom to Alexandro (head greenkeeper) and told him of my concerns.

He replied that the original 15 greens staff on opening had been reduced to 12 by polaris, but talks were imminent with Olagolf to address this issue.

I am sure he has a long list of actions necessary to improve the course and will discuss these with the new management company.

Also Pacqui said the bank intends to relocate the pro shop to penthouse block 7 in front of the chipping green. The banks own grond floor apartments 1/2/3 and will also provide a coffee shop/snack bar there. Dont know when work will start but watch this space!

Cant wait - goodbye to the Clover and polaris!

Barry & Sue

cheers barry, nice to hear, or should i say read? bloody english language.

keep us updated barry, thanks ant

Good luck with your efforts Barry.

I'm sure we are all a little more optimistic for the continuing development and marketing of the course now that Olagolf have taken on the asset. It must be frustrating for you full time residents, particularly the last 4-6 months, where it was evident things were at a stand still and you could never get any joy with issues raised.

Thinking of Condado as it is right now.

Q. What is it ? - A. A partly built urbanisation around a planned exclusive golf course. Other proposed 'attractions' i.e. Oasis some time in the future ??? The interim soulution Al Kasar sits with one bar, one (split in 2 ) restaurant, one golf shop and one supermarket in a massive space.

Q. So what is the primary attraction of this resort that would draw people to it and is likely to be the only attraction for some time to come.  A. The golf course...........of course.

Hopefully now we have had the insolvency agreement, those that know how to develop and maket an asset will swiftly move forward and do just that. I can't help thinking about the extensive boulevards that you drive up & around on the aproach to the security gates at Condado and wonder at the effort & expenditure that has been put in to create the palm fringed expanse of landscaped avenues. Impressive & commendable. Now compare this to the aproach to our first tee on what is our primary asset & attraction and I defy anyone to say they are not dissappointed. All this time Polaris were developing this course, we have sat with a massive compound just over the fence surrounding the ring road which held row upon row of olive trees, palm trees, orange, trees & more. If you were creating a JN signature course (special) you could have been getting some of this stuff planted to live up to the name. So basically, we have made the roads look nice & pretty, but welcome allcomers to our 'special' course with a bare expanse of gravel which as Barry says 'turns to a sea of sandy mud' following periods of rain.

Here's hoping fingers will start to get pulled firmly out and we get some management in place that understand what an asset is and how you have to make resemble 'what it says on the tin'. In my opinion that is why there has been no formal announcement from JN group that Condado is officially open. I do not think it would have been long before he withdrew the signature endorsement from Condado if things had remained as they were.

No info' to back this up - just an opinion.

Regards,

I'm sure the people in block 7 will be abolutely delighted to have a pro/coffee shop on their doorstep ???????

If it is by the chipping green, it`s block 6. Expecially if we talk about apartments 1-2-3. It will however be close to us on the right hand corner of block 7.

Yes it is your block Nils but at other end. near to buggy shed. Thought it was bunker practice green in front of block 6?

Tom Erik is out same day as you so fancy another game of golf?

Barry & Sue

I believe all developers have to finish the internal roads and access roads to a good standard now and relatively early on in the build. Rather than in the past when roads remained as if they were from a war zone, developers moved on and the roads never got tidied up or in some cases finished. However I'm less sure to what extent landscaping features in those requirements. The tremendous amount of parking around the inner road just shows how many people Polaris anticipated using the CdA facilities.

We have our fingers crossed that the golf course perimeter gets a make over and the couple of moon craters in the middle disappear because some aspects of the course are stunning, especially around the lakes. Its such a pity it isnt all as good but hopefully we're on track to see all that improved.

We are interested to read about the 'proposed' move for the pro shop and a coffee shop and can agree it probably isnt what the immediate neighbours expected. Would expect those properties will need a fair bit of refurbishment to bring this about and wonder what will happen to the unit the present pro shop is situated in as its one of the few that has been fitted out for use. Hoping someone see's the potential in that.

Barry, you are right. The bunker practice green is in front of block 6. Makes sense to put the pro-shop at the other end of Block 7.The other practice green is right in front of me.  I am very much ready for another game of golf with you and Tom Erik.  Enjoyed last time a lot.

Yea i played yesterday and had a good talk with the receptionist in the pro shop, they said they would be going ahead with some sort of development including a bar and snack shop as the banks own the 3 blocks of penthouses i think its 6 7 and 8.

Hi Guys,

tried to post a query before, I suspect without success, because I now can't see it!

Do you know if the Friday Golf Society is still playing given all the changes?

Cheers

Alan

Yes society is still playing and getting same deal as before. Nothing has changed.

If you want to play contact me at barrybarker90@yahoo.co.uk

Barry