The choice isn’t between golf or noise. There are numerous solutions to the noise problem that will allow for protection of the greens. Some include
- Manual or more closely controlled watering programs that reduce the need for evaporative cooling
- Smaller, quieter fans
- Sound barriers behind fans or other means of noise mitigation
The club management isn’t going to bite the bullet and look for better alternatives unless residents make it clear that current operations are unacceptable. It’s time to do that. None of us were looking for a house with the noise of a freeway in the backyard when we purchased our homes in MacGregor Downs. And when you try to sell your house, buyers won’t be looking for that either. (And don’t forget that real estate laws require disclosure, so even if you try to sell in the dead of winter when the fans are quiet as a mouse, you’ll have to list fan noise on the disclosure form if you live in one of the many MacGregor houses that are significantly impacted.)
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