Changes at Pompano Municipal Golf Course

Dear Editor:

We’re a nation of obesity, and Pompano Beach Municipal Golf Course’s Advisory Board has decided by majority to restrict those who like to walk on their golf course.

No longer will the Pines Course of Pompano Beach Municipal allow walking. Walkers have received exercise while walking with golf shoes that have aerated the grass, thus promoting grass growth. Instead only 1,000 lb. golf carts will be allowed to pound down the earth.

Not only that, but the course has increased their membership dues from $800 for a single membership to $2,500. This also will contribute to restricting walkers who desire to stay in shape with a game they love.

Pompano’s sister course, the Palms, has also increased their walking fees 110 percent – from $8 for members to $17. Well, that tells you how those involved in the decision-making process feel about exercise, obesity and those who want desperately to continue playing golf at a price they can afford.

There are “Haves and Have Nots” in life and Pompano Beach’s Golf Advisory Board has decided to contribute to this process with their decision to increase cost drastically and severely curtail those wishing to get out and walk.

Scott Watkins

Pompano Beach