tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25192782.post127859523307899202..comments2023-10-30T10:09:21.527-04:00Comments on X Curmudgeon: Donald Trump's Vision For Lowes IslandX Curmudgeonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12558863878654315246noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25192782.post-64364635567573405472018-06-19T08:37:55.676-04:002018-06-19T08:37:55.676-04:00I found your blog site on google and verify just a...I found your blog site on google and verify just a few of your early posts. Continue to keep up the excellent operate. I simply additional up your RSS feed to my MSN News Reader. Seeking forward to studying extra from you later on!… <a href="https://online-casinos.us.org" rel="nofollow">best online casinos</a>eddyshaw9272711https://www.blogger.com/profile/10395218228610050609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25192782.post-52012135372670243982014-08-28T21:06:31.511-04:002014-08-28T21:06:31.511-04:00I will keep your new article. 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Keep posting!<br /><br />Clover<br />www.n8fan.netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25192782.post-71640043985591478712010-06-01T14:59:16.724-04:002010-06-01T14:59:16.724-04:00hihiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25192782.post-24153288524222192252010-04-11T18:28:42.772-04:002010-04-11T18:28:42.772-04:00there are a couple of environemtnal issues that no...there are a couple of environemtnal issues that nobody is mentioning out loud either...he seems to skirt around them, or just run right over themAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25192782.post-10035557292985125992009-05-06T19:31:00.000-04:002009-05-06T19:31:00.000-04:00"Old foks at Congressional" WTF? As a member of Co..."Old foks at Congressional" WTF? As a member of Congressional CC, I can tell you that we've batted around the day-care idea for years and if it worked, belive me, we'd have done it.<br /><br />As for Lowes Island becoming "superior to Congressional" all I can say is look at the history. Multiple US Opens, 1976 PGA, Kemper Opens, etc, etc. I'm sure Mr. Trump will bring some nice upgrades and additions along with his New York attitude.<br /><br />But as one other person said, "the generally more educated Washington golfers" really don't need it.<br /><br />Congo has Tiger until 2014, with an option for 3 more years until 2017, and we're absolutely thrilled to host this event for all Washingtonians to come see and enjoy!<br /><br />Congratulations on your recent purchase, Mr. Trump and best of luck to you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25192782.post-66653095677409412752009-05-03T16:44:00.000-04:002009-05-03T16:44:00.000-04:00Some facts, from what I have heard, the caddys are...Some facts, from what I have heard, the caddys are mandatory, as Trump said, from 7am to 3pm every day (and imagine how hard its going to be to get a ttime after 3pm). The caddy fees are 50 per person plus a suggested 25 tip per person...and that applies to everyone of every age, at least so far. So, the cost of that friendly foursome 3 days a week for the husband and wife separately, plus two days with the wife together, went from 0 marginal to an extra 750 per week or 3000 per month extra....on top of 560 monthly dues and a 60K initiation (last I heard).<br /><br />Now, just yesterday, they sent a eletter to all members saying there was no longer a bag drop but you have to use a "valet" drop, so more tips as you come and go.<br /><br />My guess, in the name of golf glory, Trump will now reorder the routing and claim an architectual design improvement.<br /><br />Fees like this for a Cypress Point or Pine Valley might be tolerable for me. But Trump DC is simply a bought/renamed Lowes Island. My guess is that the generally more educated Washington golfers won't pay the extra for the "glitz and ditz" of a Trump naming.<br /><br />So far, out of about 17 members I've talked to or seen emails from, 11 said they were seriously considering leaving....big percentage.<br /><br />Don't know about a crowding of homes, though there are numerous townhomes very close to nine, ten, eleven, twelve and thirteen of the Fazio Course and soon to be way too close to the 18th fairway of the Hills course. Too numerous for an "exclusive" course in my view.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25192782.post-80458964619303660352009-04-30T22:39:00.000-04:002009-04-30T22:39:00.000-04:00We were particularly perplexed by that "crowded by...We were particularly perplexed by that "crowded by existing homes" comment as well.X Curmudgeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12558863878654315246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25192782.post-72162711681021957522009-04-30T21:22:00.000-04:002009-04-30T21:22:00.000-04:00As a member who's been paying attention, I must re...As a member who's been paying attention, I must refute some lies. The members are not exactly "leaving in droves" - some may be, but they aren't rushing and the dozens I've spoken to are excited about the forecast changes, at least not yet; not more than two holes (of 36) are "crowded" by homes - we can see homes on a few other holes, but they aren't in play; the caddy fee is $25 or $50 per person and parents w/kids may be exempted, esp. in the afternoons.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25192782.post-22644406343883501132009-04-30T10:02:00.000-04:002009-04-30T10:02:00.000-04:00The problem is that building a waterfall behind a ...The problem is that building a waterfall behind a golf hole is not golf architecture, unless its a novelty course, which many people think characterizes Trump owned properties. And, it thinking like that which keeps the Donald from hosting real golf events, sanctioned by the USGA....too much pizazz with very little in the way of substance. <br /><br />Hmmm...sounds familiar.<br /><br />As for family friendly, I'm wondering how many Mom's and Dad's will choose to take the two kids out for some Sunday afternoon golf, when the marginal costs went from zero (after 560 monthly dues, on top of a 75K+ initiation) to over $300 just for the one afternoon, once the mandatory caddy program begins at $75 a person with caddy/tips.<br /><br />Lets face it, it is simply an attempt to take a nice family club, 45 minutes from downtown DC in non-rush hour, crowded by existing homes on several holes, put the Trump name on it and turn it into a good return on investment.<br /><br />My guess is he'll miss the existing members who are leaving in droves, as the new ones fail to show up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com