Wayne's World Spring 2023

Wayne’s World is off to the Races!

 

Here is a quick update on things going on at the Greens department. This year has seemed like Groundhog day as we would have a rain event every Tuesday. This would lead to canceled golf events and the Greens department cleaning up the property. Then the clouds finally parted, and it was April? We were a month or two behind our typical work for our main golfing seasons. With the great rainy season behind us, we have turned the bilges off and are full steam ahead. 


We had a few small drainage issues, plus bunkers and native areas that needed immediate attention, the 4th hole and the 12th hole had the most significant drainage issues. The 4th hole is a spring that shows up during very wet years. We previously installed a large drainage field along the 4th cart path. But it grew bigger this year, so we created a small drain at the dog leg to dry up this area. The 12th hole was mainly run-off from under the Las Palmas Road Gravel base. This was cleaned up with a larger intercept drain. Bunker sand had to be moved and groomed, and additional sand would be added to the bottoms. This work has been started and should be completed soon. 


The native areas took a hit from too much moisture and heavy soils. Some plants and seeded wildflower areas failed to be waterlogged for too long. So, we have been replanting the areas with different varieties or raising the soil to get them up on a mound. We have also been adding mulch to all the native areas. This makes for better footing and views around the property. Even with this winter’s severe conditions, the spring views are still nice around the property, and our lake, which some new members have never seen, has reappeared! As we continue to clean up the property and groom our native areas, we will launch into a great golfing season. 

 

In the future, here are some of the things we will be working on at the greens department:

 

• Working with Todd on the capitol maintenance and irrigation 

• Reviewing all bunkers and adding sand to the bottoms

• Leveling and sodding 12,000 sq ft of tee tops 

• Managing the lake’s algae and pond weeds. The Club's aquatic weed control boat will be here on May 3rd.

• The 19th thru 22nd of June - course closed as we aerate greens, tees, and fairways

• Expand putting green nursery on 13 for future course projects

 

So, enjoy the spring conditions. Rusty and I will 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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