richaleth

OK - after some 5 months of drought, all golf courses suffer from the same issues, some more then others, unfortunately BR is bone dry, cut maybe lower then I would expect, greens super fast, chipping off hard ground a challenge. Having said all of this - let there be rain, as in a major soak-er and the good times shall return. Always loved to come to this course a few times every season, driving down from Sarasota. Now to the starter issue as has been mentioned by others. We arrived 30 min. early as we always do because as for myself, I must hone my swing in a warm up session or pay the price. Why is the starter so picky and forceful to t-off when he says not when my t-time was set, especially since there was nobody behind us. Not so cool.

We played Tatum Ridge for years and it seems to get better and better. I don't know how they keep this course in such great shape considering the long drought and going. Some T-boxes have suffered under the drought condition, but the fairways are A-OK, and so are the greens. The setting is just gorgeous.

Some Golf courses in the Sarasota, area are still in good shape despite the drought which is taking its toll of course. The greens were fast and the grass is fighting to stay green. For some reason, the course is still what I consider in great condition given the circumstances.