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CHECKING IN

BY RICA KEENUM

Behind The Scenes:
Exploring Golf and Love
Before the morning sun overtakes the sky, golf crews mount
mowers, set pins and rake bunkers. Their pre-dawn preparations ensure
golfers have smooth-rolling greens and consistent conditions for play.
In this issue, we take a look at the maintenance aspects of golf - from
fertilizing to mowing to troubleshooting irrigation breaks. Crews keep
courses in optimal shape for area golfers. Read more about their process
in Golf Behind The Scenes.
In our Lowlands Executive story, we highlight the 41st executive
course to open its emerald green undulations to golf enthusiasts.
Featuring robust oak trees, a winding footpath and a glorious 9th-hole
view of Hogeye Preserve, Lowlands is adjacent to Cattail Recreation
Area in The Village of Marsh Bend. Since March of 2018, golf
professional Dale Storbeck has counted himself lucky for the role he
plays at this course and others.
"I've had the good fortune of being involved in the opening of
Longleaf, Loblolly, Marsh View and Lowlands, in addition to overseeing
Red Fox and Gray Fox," he said. "The Villages offers a very unique
opportunity in the golf industry, and I am extremely fortunate to work
with such an amazing group of people." Find out more about the
layout at Lowlands, Storbeck's career and his passion for golf.
Speaking of passion, mid-February brings romance around
Valentine's Day. Three couples share their love stories in this issue -
from college years to post-retirement adventures, we've talked with
long-time spouses and newlyweds too. Sports fans Marty and Sue
Snook credit the start of their relationship to a Gators football losing
streak. On a night when team spirit ran low, the two began chatting to
pass the time.
"He told me later it was the first game he didn't watch," Sue said.
Neither were looking for a date that evening - although both were
open to the prospect. Sue admits their first conversation wasn't romantic.
"He started telling me about his surgery for atrial fibrillation," she
said, laughing. "I told him I've got you beat - I just had brain surgery
in April. And you know people are not trying to impress each other
when they start talking about medical procedures."
Now a married couple, Sue and Marty continue to root for the
Gators, and perhaps are bigger fans than ever before.
"We ought to send them a thank-you card," Marty said, laughing.
These are just a few of the fun stories we have for you this month.
There's something for everyone in this edition!

Have a fantastic February in The Villages!
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