Monday, August 27, 2007

6 Million in capital improvements that Morgan Stanley and The Hilton Corporation are putting into the courses at The Citrus and La Quinta Resort


We have a number of exciting changes with Morgan Stanley as our new owners. They have just approved $6 Million dollars to improve all nine golf courses and are working out a Master Plan for the improvement of all clubhouses and La Quinta Resort facilities. Funds currently being allocated to The Citrus Club, Mountain and Dunes include:

The Citrus Course:
Bunker renovation
Cart path repairs
New tee box on the #16 hole
New sump below the 18th tee box
New irrigation controller system

The Citrus Clubhouse:
Grading and the compaction project have begun on the start of our new fitness center
Construction of an expanded patio and feature bar
Construction of a 2,600 square foot fitness center
Construction of four to five tennis courts here at The Citrus Club will be included with the upcoming Master Plan.

Mountain Course:
Bunker renovations
Cart path repairs
Tee leveling
Railroad tie repairs
Drainage repairs
Distance markers on the irrigation heads
Central computer programming

Dunes Course:
Bunker renovation
Cart path repairs
Leveling of tee boxes
Railroad tie repairs
New controllers that operate off a central computer
Distance markers on the irrigation heads
Well pump improvements

These long-awaited improvements will only enhance the Citrus Club and surrounding communities. We look forward to their completion as we enter into season and invite you to join our Club now.

Saturday, August 4, 2007

Saltwater Pools Vs Chlorine Pools


What's the difference between a saltwater pool and a pool maintained with packaged chlorine?
Salt water pools used to be the exception, but now they are becoming a widely accepted method of water treatment in swimming pools. A lot of builders are now making salt water systems standard on their new pools. Most equipment manufacturers have also become aware of the fact that salt water pools are not just a passing fad. They are here to stay.
Lower Chlorine Levels -
Saltwater Pools - 0.5 to 1.0 ppm chlorine
Traditional Pools - 3.0 - 10.0 ppm chlorine
No "Chemical Bath" Feel
NO packaged chlorine needed.
NO algaecides needed
NO soda ash or baking soda
Better Swimmer Comfort
By eliminating the need for the harsh chemicals, you eliminate the source of the irritation that plagues swimmers in most pools.
Controlled Stabilizer Levels
If you are using chlorine tablets, you are adding 1 lb. of stabilizer for every 2 lbs. of tablets you put into your pool. Your stabilizer level rises to over 100 ppm and your chlorine becomes ineffective and yellow algae and poor sanitization results.
With a salt system, you add stabilizer as needed and are able to keep the level low. Your chlorine remains VERY effective and you need much less in the water to do the job (see above).
On commercial pools, state code requires you to drain pools when the stabilizer level exceeds 100 ppm. The salt system avoids this problem.
Superior Algae Control
Saltwater pool systems virtually eliminate algae problems. This is because the chlorine in the pool is not inhibited by high stabilizer levels.

Friday, August 3, 2007

What would my home lease for in PGA West?


The question always comes up about pricing for leases in PGA West. Here is a list of the going rate:

November 1 - December 14, 2007 / May 1 - May 31, 2008
NIGHTLY
WEEKLY
MONTHLY
PGA West®
Rates from:
2 Bedroom
$245
$980
$2940
2 Bedroom/Den
$260
$1040
$3120
3 Bedroom
$265
$1030
$3120
4 Bedroom
$440
$1755
$5625
Pool Homes
Rates from:
3 Bedroom
$520
$1950
$6175
Large 3 Bedroom
$600
$2325
$7875
4 Bedroom
$650
$2625
$8625
5 Bedroom
$850
$3400
$10200

June 1, 2008 - October 31, 2008
NIGHTLY
WEEKLY
MONTHLY
PGA West®
Rates from:
2 Bedroom
$210
$840
$2520
2 Bedroom/Den
$230
$920
$2760
3 Bedroom
$230
$890
$2700
4 Bedroom
$385
$1515
$4540
Pool Homes
Rates from:
3 Bedroom
$520
$1950
$6175
Large 3 Bedroom
$600
$2325
$7875
4 Bedroom
$650
$2625
$8625
5 Bedroom
$850
$3250
$9750