Wayne's World Fall 2022

Dear La Cumbre Golfers,


Thank you to all who have expressed concern and support. I had a medical setback on August 31 that kept me sidelined for a couple of weeks. But things are looking good now, and I will be happy to get back to it soon. 


We recently completed lots of work on holes 10 through 16. With the completed work, the holes look clean and well defined, plus they have better transitions from green to tees with more teeing options. The 15th/16th turnaround is the only area we will need to review, but this is a difficult area, as it is so tight from green to tee. We will monitor this area to make decisions for the future.


Again, thank you for your support.

Work that we intend to complete this fall:

  • Hole 10 green tee, plant some natives on the slope of the tee, remove the old tee, and convert the area to non-turf.
  • Hole 12 - connect new drainage to path drain boxes.
  • Hole 13 - connect drainage to path drain boxes. Create a larger non-turf area under the oak by the tee box. Remove a few more old path panels on the right side to get out the line of sight: review benches and their view from teeing grounds.
  • Hole 14 - connect drainage to path drain boxes. Create a DG path to island green for cart traffic.
  • Hole 15 - create a DG walking path from tees to the fairway for walkers.
  • Hole 16 - connect drainage to the path drain box.
  • Holes 2,3,9, and 18 finish creating scatter ends to the paths, which were removed this year and in past years. This looks to be a 3-day project. I’m connecting with the path contractor to plan this work.


This will complete the heavy work for the year! Our original estimate for this work was $550,000, and we anticipate coming in at or below this mark. Our outside contractors, with staff involvement, have become very efficient in the removal process. The only positive to an empty lake was using it for staging and transferring materials to complete the task, turning a negative into a positive. Just imagine if we had to drive around the lake during play with all this activity.

We are very fortunate, in my absence, that we have such a strong team to carry on. I have been able to keep up and provide support and guidance on applications and material procurement, but they really have stepped up on this project and all the normal grooming the property requires.


Thank you to the staff and all involved.


See you around the property shortly.

Wayne Mills

A Note From the Governance Committee

By La Cumbre CC • July 7, 2025
Governance Committee Update

News from the Club President 6/19/25

By La Cumbre CC • July 7, 2025
Dear La Cumbre Members, Next week, the Board will be meeting to tackle the important topic of how to fund our capital needs moving forward. As part of this due diligence, we had received an expression of interest regarding the purchase of the Club. To better understand the optionality, the Board has had additional conversations with other interested parties. The Board is actively engaged in long-range financial planning to ensure that we can sustain and elevate the Club for generations to come. As part of this process, we are exploring a wide range of funding options to support the significant capital investments our Club will need over the coming years. This includes traditional approaches like capital dues, transfer fees, assessments, and loans. In the spirit of good governance and due diligence, the Board is also gathering information about alternative funding avenues, including outside capital interest. To be clear: No decisions have been made No offers are under consideration The Board has not authorized any action toward selling the Club What has occurred are preliminary, exploratory conversations intended to fully understand what options may exist. This process is about building knowledge so that if we need to make major financial decisions in the future, we do so from a well-informed position, always with the best interest of the membership and the long-term health of the Club in mind. We understand that seeing outside individuals on the property may have raised questions, and we regret any confusion this may have caused. Our commitment remains: Transparency with our members Adherence to sound governance principles A deliberate, member-centered process We will continue to keep you informed as these discussions evolve. There will be no path forward on any major initiative without full Board consideration and member engagement. Thank you for your understanding and for your ongoing dedication to the La Cumbre community. Tracy Jenkins President, Board of Director sLa Cumbre Country Club

News from the Club President 5/12/25

By La Cumbre CC • May 12, 2025
Dear Members, Thank you to all who attended the recent Town Hall and Golf Course Project update meetings. Your participation and thoughtful engagement are essential as the board, management, and our committees strive to better understand how we plan for the future of La Cumbre. Over the next 45 days, the Board, Club Management, and the Finance Committee will be developing financial models that reflect the full scope of our campus-wide capital needs. These models will help inform project timing, prioritization, and funding strategies—including potential borrowing. As a reminder, any borrowing the Board recommends which exceeds $500,000 will require a member vote. In late June, the Board will hold a two-day planning retreat to review these options and map out a clear, disciplined path forward. We are committed to keeping members informed and equipped to make thoughtful decisions. We anticipate holding additional member forums to provide the needed context on these matters later this summer. If you were unable to attend the Town Hall, a recording is available HERE . We also encourage members to explore the Governance section of the member website, where you’ll find meeting minutes from all Board and committee meetings. Click the image below or HERE to view our Q1 2025 Update. Please continue to reach out with your questions, comments, and ideas. We deeply value your feedback as we work together to steward the long-term health and vitality of the Club. Warm regards, Tracy Jenkins President, Board of Directors La Cumbre Country Club
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