Hello everyone again, some news has come out that Montgomery County has issued a Stay in Place order.  As of now, we are still going to be open for play but everyone should practice the social distancing.  However, there will be a curfew in place until 6am for non essential businesses.  This will effect our starting crew time which is normally at 6am.  We will begin rolling into the shop around 630am and start our normal morning maintenance.  You will most likely catch us earlier than normal.  This isn't because we can't roll out of bed and get to work, it is simply due to this curfew.  We will do our best to keep greens mowed, cups cut ahead of play but going forward we will have to spot rake bunkers.  This means, we will be only raking the footprints out, not the whole bunker daily.  We will pick a couple of days a week to fully rake the bunkers but again, you will probably catch us.  Another thing I would like to point out, as I was just overheard a conversation about services not being made available even though you are paying dues is, we did not pull the water coolers, bunker rakes or changed the cups upside down because we eliminated the staff to perform these duties, we have done it for your protection as well as mine and my staff and their families.  We have been ordered to remove all things that have point of contact by more than one person.  For this and my department this means we will not be putting the water coolers back out, or the rakes back out until this order has been lifted.  This isn't meant to be a lessening of the services that you pay for, it is simply out of precautionary measures to help ensure your safety, your families safety, as well as all employees and their families.  Please don't think of this as me or my staff being lazy and taking things away from you, it is simply doing our part to be safe during this pandemic.   If you have any questions or concerns regarding this email, never hesitate to email me at dlatham@bentwaterclub.com

Regards,

Donny Latham