Can you imagine the insensitivity? I pleaded with them, explaining that this visit was significant for us as it was my stepdad's way of saying goodbye to a place he cherished deeply. But you won't believe what happened next – they flat out refused, despite the resort not being busy at all. My poor stepdad was exhausted, and I was willing to pay the extra fee for early check-in. Wanting to escape the unbearable heat, I went to the front desk to see if we could check into our room earlier than the designated 4 PM time. He tried to enjoy the day, reminiscing about his time as a professional caddy for Herman Keizer, but the heat got the best of him, and we had to call it quits after just five holes. We started our golf round at 9:10 AM, but the weather was scorching hot, and my stepdad couldn't keep up due to his illness. We used to visit frequently, enjoying the kind and friendly staff who were always helpful. You see, my stepdad introduced me to this place back in 2000, and since then, it has been my favorite getaway for golfing. On Monday, July 17th, 2023, I had what might be my stepdad's last visit to Pala Mesa Resort, and it turned into a complete disaster.
