Due to the exceptional rainfall this past weekend and for the protection of the overseed, we are going to delay the Vistas Course opening until Monday, October 20th. However, we will open the front of the Vistas range and main putting green for practice on Saturday, October 18th.

Why the Delay Is Necessary

After receiving multiple inches of rain in a very short period this past weekend, we’ve unfortunately had to delay the opening of the Vistas Course until Monday, October 20th. While a rainstorm may seem like a welcome sight to those from wetter regions, here in the desert it creates a very different set of challenges. Our area averages only seven inches of rain per year, yet we’ve received more than four inches in just the past three weeks. The ground simply cannot absorb that much moisture quickly, leading to flooding, washed-out bunkers, damaged cart paths, and standing water across several holes on the Vistas Course.

The Delicate Art of Overseeding

October is the most critical time of year for our agronomy teams, it’s when we overseed both golf courses. Overseeding is the process of planting cool-season ryegrass over dormant Bermudagrass to provide lush, green playing surfaces through the winter months. The process is both timing-sensitive and labor-intensive, requiring very specific temperature and soil conditions for the seed to germinate properly.

Because of the narrow window in which this work must be done, we combine both the Vistas and Lakes maintenance teams and focus all available manpower on one course at a time to ensure every step - scalping, seeding, watering, and fertilizing, is executed perfectly. Any disruption in timing can compromise the entire overseed, which in turn affects course quality for the entire winter season.

When the heavy rains hit, the Lakes Course had not yet been seeded, and the flooding there required immediate re-preparation to stay on schedule. To protect the success of that overseed, we had to shift both grounds crews’ attention from repairing storm damage at the Vistas to reworking the Lakes surface and completing the seeding before temperatures and conditions changed.

What This Means for the Vistas Course

While the Vistas turf itself handled the rain relatively well, much of the seed had already germinated, the course still suffered extensive washouts in bunkers and along cart paths, along with soft, saturated ground in several areas. The redirection of labor to the Lakes Course meant that progress on Vistas repairs slowed temporarily.

Now that seeding at Lakes is complete and stabilized, the teams are refocusing on Vistas cleanup, cart path repair, bunker restoration, and turf recovery. The additional two days will give the crew time to finish those efforts and allow the newly rooted ryegrass to firm up before opening for play.

While a short delay, these final days are crucial to ensure the course opens in the healthiest possible condition, setting the stage for a strong, resilient playing surface throughout the winter season.

What This Means for You

• No play on Vistas until October 20th.

• Our crews are working diligently, alternating between Vistas and Lakes, to stay on schedule wherever possible.

• We know this delay is inconvenient, and we sincerely apologize for the disruption.

• Please rest assured: this decision is made with one primary goal in mind, delivering a healthier, more resilient course for your enjoyment throughout the winter season.

We appreciate your patience, your understanding of the challenges we face, and your confidence in our team. We are committed to providing the highest quality golfing experience, and sometimes Mother Nature requires us to pause, recalibrate, and let the land heal properly.

Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to welcoming you for play at the Vistas Course on Monday, October 20th.