Wayne's World Fall 2023

Concluding the Chase, embracing serene landscapes and unexpected visitors, while prepping for year-end course enhancements.


Well, as I'm writing this, we are on the final day of the Chase tournament. Our member-guest events, ladies and men, had good weather and excellent conditions to play in. I saw some old faces and many new ones. I hope all had a good time.


I wanted this year to have good course conditions. The course has been under construction for the reclaimed water project or teeing ground improvements with cart path removal for the past few years. I had a personal setback. Plus, no water in the lake for some years.


So, with the help of Mother Nature's rain, we were set up for a good year, and a good one we have had. Mild weather, good views, and conditions for all the club events and daily play, plus the SCGA event.


On another note, I was in the lake working before the events and noticed 100+ American Coots had shown up there. This follows history. Two things happened - the Chase week coots return and we blew a hydraulic hose on equipment.


For those new members who have not been here for a winter, with water in the lake, more coots will arrive. The coots are a challenge as they migrate to the turf areas to feed after consuming all the pond weeds in the lake. In the past, we have pushed them with dogs and set up feeding areas to try and control their movement. It could be better, but it helps during the coots' migration until March, when they head back north.


Work for the remainder of the calendar year is:

  • Build a 20,000 sq. ft. Putting green nursery on the 13th hole Aerate greens and surrounding areas
  • Aerate Tees and seed par 3's
  • Aerate and seed driving range tee top
  • Freshen up the Landscape at Modac LC sign


See you on the course,

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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