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Many interesting points. I agree with Rob that talking to the Ranch owners makes a lot of sense. If they sell and we lose some of our LZ, training hill, and amenities, then the cost savings becomes not worth it.
I have no idea how long used astroturf lasts. If it was once a year (as suggested as an extreme), the $400 difference makes me say grass! If it was 10 years, that is, of course, a whole different thing. In between, who knows – it depends on the response of the Ranch owners, I think.
This merits further investigation and discussion with the club members and the Ranch.
Side note: Newer artificial turf is much nicer than the stuff they made a few years ago. However, if we get used, we’re likely to get the stiffer old stuff. Not pushing anything, just pointing out that there is a difference between the really old stuff and the more recent old stuff, aside from it being older and more sun-exposed.