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[Double Gator Dad]

I’m not even sure that the “big money” boosters wield much power these days. The TV revenue has caused much less need for fan support.

Correct

Vandy gets as much of the tv money as UGA does so not much incentive to win anymore

 

[Double Gator Dad]

She'll be in the office at 8 tomorrow morning.

@Zambo @NVGator and any other golfers, she spent a bunch of time last night with Billy Horschel and his family... apparently, big upgrades coming to UF's course.

I mentioned this last year.

The new golf course will be constructed on land just west of Haile Plantation in SW Gainesville.
There is an elaborate approval process underway due to the environmental impact but anyone familiar with Gainesville/Alachua county politics knows that this will happen.

I’ve heard grumblings about this since I moved to Haile six years ago but I wasn’t convinced it was going to happen until I saw that Spurrier built a house in Oakmont which borders the area from the north. No way SOS moves out here unless he knew this was happening.

 

[Detroitgator]

I mentioned this last year.

The new golf course will be constructed on land just west of Haile Plantation in SW Gainesville.
There is an elaborate approval process underway due to the environmental impact but anyone familiar with Gainesville/Alachua county politics knows that this will happen.

I’ve heard grumblings about this since I moved to Haile six years ago but I wasn’t convinced it was going to happen until I saw that Spurrier built a house in Oakmont which borders the area from the north. No way SOS moves out here unless he knew this was happening.

Yup... I tried telling people this a couple of years ago... the old course is PRIME real estate for new buildings, dorms.... no way it was going to last.

 

[fischerwood]

UI really liked playing the UF course when I lived in G'ville back in the '70's & 80's...another landmark goes the way of Cafe Gardens, etc, etc, etc.

 

[oxrageous]

I mentioned this last year.

The new golf course will be constructed on land just west of Haile Plantation in SW Gainesville.
There is an elaborate approval process underway due to the environmental impact but anyone familiar with Gainesville/Alachua county politics knows that this will happen.

I’ve heard grumblings about this since I moved to Haile six years ago but I wasn’t convinced it was going to happen until I saw that Spurrier built a house in Oakmont which borders the area from the north. No way SOS moves out here unless he knew this was happening.

You moved to Haile yet haven't donated to Gatorchatter in years?

 

[soflagator]

I mentioned this last year.

The new golf course will be constructed on land just west of Haile Plantation in SW Gainesville.
There is an elaborate approval process underway due to the environmental impact but anyone familiar with Gainesville/Alachua county politics knows that this will happen.

I’ve heard grumblings about this since I moved to Haile six years ago but I wasn’t convinced it was going to happen until I saw that Spurrier built a house in Oakmont which borders the area from the north. No way SOS moves out here unless he knew this was happening.

Supposedly they don’t intend on extending Haile Blvd through to Parker, which was one of the biggest concerns. Still Newberry and Archer will be absolute parking lots in the mornings(already are). Should be a lot of fun.

 

[soflagator]

Yup... I tried telling people this a couple of years ago... the old course is PRIME real estate for new buildings, dorms.... no way it was going to last.

Again, I don’t really see any problem here. Second Ave is more than equipped for a sizable increase in traffic. Everything’s gonna be fine.

 

[Detroitgator]

Again, I don’t really see any problem here. Second Ave is more than equipped for a sizable increase in traffic. Everything’s gonna be fine.

Punch Museum Rd straight through to 34th, all good. Next?

 

[soflagator]

Punch Museum Rd straight through to 34th, all good. Next?

 

[g8r.tom]

Supposedly the don’t intend on extending Haile Blvd through to Parker, which was one of the biggest concerns. Still Newberry and Archer will be absolute parking lots in the mornings(already are). Should be a lot of fun.

Newberry rd has sucked for years and with all the new construction in Jonesville and the city of Newberry, it isn't getting any better. They are putting up bit apartment complexes all over Jonesville.

So glad I don't work in Gainesville anymore.

 

[Detroitgator]

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[Swamp Donkey]

You moved to Haile yet haven't donated to Gatorchatter in years?

 

[soflagator]

Newberry rd has sucked for years and with all the new construction in Jonesville and the city of Newberry, it isn't getting any better. They are putting up bit apartment complexes all over Jonesville.

So glad I don't work in Gainesville anymore.

There’s an area coming out of Ft Lee, NJ heading to NYC over the George Washington Bridge. Feels like roughly 12 highways all converging into like 6 lanes go into the bridge. Probably 7 million people on any given day heading in. Yet somehow Newberry Rd goes from 2 lanes to 3 near 75, is funneling just west Gainesville and Newberry inhabitants, and is equal or more of a disaster.

 

[Detroitgator]

There’s an area coming out of Ft Lee, NJ heading to NYC over the George Washington Bridge. Feels like roughly 12 highways all converging into like 6 lanes go into the bridge. Probably 7 million people on any given day heading in. Yet somehow Newberry Rd goes from 2 lanes to 3 near 75, is funneling just west Gainesville and Newberry inhabitants, and is equal or more of a disaster.

If I'm coming into Gainesville the back way and it's anytime after say 2 pm, even i know to bang a left on 143rd to 39th and just box around the whole fukkin place!

 

[Double Gator Dad]

Yup... I tried telling people this a couple of years ago... the old course is PRIME real estate for new buildings, dorms.... no way it was going to last.

The other issue is that today’s courses are much larger with longer holes and the current UF golf course is completely landlocked.
The second challenge is that UF lacks the onsite facilities needed to host major tournaments and events. This new course will include cottages and other facilities that could house multiple day events with several teams.

The last benefit is that SOS can ride his golf cart to the clubhouse.

 

[Double Gator Dad]

You moved to Haile yet haven't donated to Gatorchatter in years?

Fellers like me can’t afford to donate. Ha!

 

[Double Gator Dad]

Supposedly they don’t intend on extending Haile Blvd through to Parker, which was one of the biggest concerns. Still Newberry and Archer will be absolute parking lots in the mornings(already are). Should be a lot of fun.

Correct.

Extending Haile Blvd. was the primary concern for us since it would have completely altered Haile forever. Fortunately there still seems to be enough influence here to keep it from happening.

 

[gator1946]

Yup... I tried telling people this a couple of years ago... the old course is PRIME real estate for new buildings, dorms.... no way it was going to last.

I've played that thing a gazillion times. The last time was probably 50 years ago. I can remember all the holes. But I can't remember how they were numbered, other than 1,9,10, and 18. If you don't hit the green on a lot of them you better miss in the right spot.

 

[Double Gator Dad]

Newberry rd has sucked for years and with all the new construction in Jonesville and the city of Newberry, it isn't getting any better. They are putting up bit apartment complexes all over Jonesville.

So glad I don't work in Gainesville anymore.

It certainly isn’t a “college town “ anymore, it’s more like a rapidly growing city with UF Health, more so than UF, as the primary driver.

 

[gator1946]

It certainly isn’t a “college town “ anymore, it’s more like a rapidly growing city with UF Health, more so than UF, as the primary driver.

Once I get 34th where I used to rent a place while in school, I have no idea where I am or what the heck is going on.