The Stone October - December 2021 Newsletter

with this type of project, the course will only be completely closed for about three weeks while the main lines are put into place. Our goal is to schedule this closing in conjunction with the aerification of the greens as well. All of the satellite work can be done on a hole-by-hole basis while the other 17 holes are open for play. While most of the physical plant will end up below ground, the effects above ground will be amazing! This irrigation project has the capacity to completely transform the look and playability of the Founders course. Prior to the Founders irrigation project, we will be working with Bill Bergin’s Golf Design group to insure that we will be making any needed changes to the course as well as supporting any future needs that might arise. Some of the additional work in 2023 will be reworking numerous tee boxes along with some drainage work and tree removal. Your leadership and staff have planned numerous opportunities to discuss these projects with you in the coming weeks and months. Many of these will include onsite dinners or casual gatherings where our staff can show you the actual work as it is happening. Please take advantage of these events designed to help you learn more about your club and to further understand where your investments are going. Also, Mr. Porter and your Board are always available to answer your questions and listen to your feedback. The Master Capital Plan for the next five years will touch practically every aspect of our Greystone Campus. Some of this work will not be as visible to you as other parts, but rest assured it is all designed to further enhance the net asset value of your investments! By constantly supporting your club when making it your first choice for dining, exercise, entertainment and relaxation, you will be investing in the wonderful future of your club! It has truly been an honor and a privilege to serve as your President over the past year! I want to thank Mr. Porter and the entire Greystone administrative team and staff for their help during the past year and during all of my previous five years on your Board. We would not be where we are as a club without their support. I would also like to thank our Board, our Club Trustees and our many past Presidents including Mr. Charlie Tickle, for their advice and support. And above all I want to thank each of you, our members, for your support of your club! There is an amazing air of excitement surrounding Greystone and I sincerely hope that you are as excited as I am about the future of our great club! As we remember our past, we are thankful for the many blessings we have already obtained. When we enjoy our family and friends that sur- round us in the present we are making new memories. And, if we faithfully plan for the future, we can continue to achieve great things here at Greystone and in life!

Looking forward to “Growing Our Legend” together! See you at The Stone!

Dale Gorham Club President, 2021

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