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OVA Board, Give us the Current and Projected Financial Realities
Dear Editor: The following is an open letter sent April 21 to the OVA Board at golf@oakmontvillage.com and others Many Oakmont residents (myself included) would be sorry to see golf eliminated from the community. The courses provide an appealing residential setting and a great recreational activity for those wishing to participate. Since play is open…
Read MoreWho is the Devil’s Advocate for the Board?
Dear Editor: You know what we seem to be missing from our OVA board? A devil’s advocate. Members of the board appear to be following the head lemming right over a cliff. One week they are against the purchase of the OGC, as stated publicly, the next they are all for it. Steve Spanier must…
Read MoreOGC and OVA: Facts As We Know Them
A huge complaint for many of us, for over a year now, is the failure of the Oakmont Golf Club (OGC) to provide the facts that we need to evaluate OGC’s need for funds and other aspects of their situation. While withholding such information is within their rights, it didn’t make sense if they wanted…
Read More“Wanna Buy a Golf Course? Here’s What You Need to Know…”
You can find the above-entitled article by the company that is acting as broker for the sale of the Oakmont Golf Club at the following link: https://www.leisurepropertiesgroup.com/wanna-buy-a-golf-course-heres-what-you-need-to-know/
Read MoreSpanier Takes Charge of OGC Issue
Editor’s Note: As we were preparing to publish this article the OGC announced that their member vote to approve the $750 per member assessment successfully passed. This vote likely removes the immediate need for OVA financial assistance to OGC. However, it does not change the fact that this was seriously considered, may still be on…
Read MoreIt is time to face reality
Dear Editor: Oakmont needs to face the reality of our current lifestyles. Golf while a core constituent of Oakmont past is unlikely to be important now and into the future. We need to downsize this feature before it bankrupts the community. My suggestion is to design and construct a “premium” golf course…
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