PDG Men’s Golf Club Minutes 11/3/2026

Call to order – Ken Dobson

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call – Ken Dobson, Bill McCain, John McClain, John Tierney, Gary Bennett, Chris Ebert, Gil McKinnie, Doug Hodson, John Schmidt, Steve Swiackey, Richard Warburton, Steve Warren, Tom Sherk, Dave Levandowski, Greg Quaid, Roy Benson, Bob Shakespeare, Dale Erickson were in attendance. Rick Swenson was unable to attend.

Treasurer’s Report – John McClain

  • End of September Bank Balance $17,257.92
  • October 31, Bank Balance $23, 315.90

Tournaments

  • Sign-up slips for the Eclectic tournament (Dec 2 & 9) are in the Golf Room
  • Scorecards will have pace of play times for each hole
  • Donuts will be available on the first day of the tournament.

Golf Committee – Bob Shakespeare

  • Golf course opens Monday, November 9th
  • Overseeding of the golf course went well
  • Practice Net opens Friday, November 6th
  • New bronze yardage markers on the cart paths have been installed
  • 5 benches on the course have been removed and need to be replaced
  • Exploring options to increase the size of the putting green – potential cost $25k
  • Exploring options to renovate sand traps on holes 15,16,17, & 18 (10 bunkers in all)– potential cost for this project $125k
  • New sand and seed mix for repairing divots will be available…dispose of your old sand mix and refill divot repair bottles with new mix
  • Reminder to observe No Parking and Limited Parking zones – violators to be cited
  • Golf Shop is offering discounted merchandise in the shop and parking lot sale on November 14th
  • Summer nutsedge control was successful, reducing the affected area from approximately 15 acres to approximately 5 acres.
  • Expect the back 9 to be completely closed for an undisclosed period of time during the summer of 2027 for nut sedge eradication
  • The nut sedge issue will plague our golf course for several years and will be addressed on a year to year basis
  • The PDG Charity Golf Tournament this season will supporting Kelsey’s Heroes
    • Kelsey’s Heroes is a non-profit, year round sports program in the CV that provides 100% free sports opportunities, equipment, and uniforms for children and young adults with special needs.

BOD recommendation

  • Important to note – Ken Dobson was asked to excuse himself from the meeting while discussions on this topic were conducted. Ken Dobson did not request the endorsement of the PDGMGC Executive Committee. Ken Dobson was not present in the room while the vote was held.
  • John McClain chaired the discussion about a possible endorsement
  • John Tierney moved that the PDGMGC Executive Committee endorse Rose Miles, Steve Byrne, and Ken Dobson as candidates for Palm Desert Greens Board of Directors.
  • The motion was seconded by Doug Hodson
  • The motion was passed by all present in the room (Ken Dobson did NOT vote)

Meeting Adjourned

  • Next meeting (general meeting) November 17th