Sun City reader unhappy with North Golf Course's decline

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OPINION — I purchased my home in Sun City 21 years ago, right on the North Golf Course. Although the house itself needed considerable improvement, I invested in upgrades over the years with the hope that these enhancements would increase its value

The true reason I chose this property, however, was the breathtaking beauty of the North Course. The openness, the mature trees and the rolling stretches of lush green grass created a landscape that was genuinely extraordinary. 

Over time, that beauty has steadily declined. This is not meant as a complaint, but rather an effort to understand why the North Course has become so noticeably inferior to the other eight courses in Sun City. I drive by them all of the time and they literally take your breath away.

To my knowledge, homeowners all pay the same recreation center fees, and the weather and watering conditions are identical across the community. I also see maintenance crews working regularly from my backyard, so it’s clear the course receives attention.

Even so, many of the magnificent full-grown trees were removed — likely as a cost-saving measure — which has dramatically altered the character of the course. 

In addition, the grass has lost its vibrant color and now appears pale compared to the other courses. The turf line, which once extended nearly to the homeowners’ property boundaries, has receded by roughly 40 feet, leaving a wide, barren stretch that was never present before.

The charm, appeal and overall desirability of the North Course are slowly diminishing. As golfers choose more attractive courses, the North Course’s revenue will inevitably decline as well.

I would appreciate understanding why this has been allowed to happen.

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