Posts by Julie Cade
Fire: Let’s not Press Our Luck
Fortunately, most Oakmont residents, despite evacuations and stress, did not lose our homes in last year’s fires, but we can no longer assume that these kinds of devastating fires are once-every-half-century events. We have already had red flag warnings this year, earlier than what used to be called “the fire season.” Fires in California are…
Read MoreThe Oakmont Golf Course is in Trouble
Dear Observer: The Oakmont Golf Course is in trouble and needs money to stay alive. Nationwide, golf courses are closing. The golf industry calls the closures of 350+ courses (2016-2017) a “market correction”. There are too many courses and a dwindling number of players. OGC’s situation reflects this trend. Despite marketing programs, cost-cutting, and changes…
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