why did pistol creek golf course close

What happened to the Deer Creek Golf Club?

After a $70 million plan to to build apartments on a portion of the Deer Creek Golf Club was rejected, the golf course owner now says he will close the course permanently. GreatLife KC LLC President Brett Klausman said in a statement that the course would close April 1.

What happened to Pebble Creek Golf Course?

NEW TAMPA, Fla. — Pebble Creek Golf Course, a 54-year staple in the New Tampa community will shut down permanently on July 31st. The shutdown will include Mulligan's, an Irish Pub and Restaurant attached to the clubhouse. Owner says a decline in golfers and increase in maintenance costs no longer makes the course profitable

What happened to Mulligan's golf course?

The shutdown will include Mulligan's, an Irish Pub and Restaurant attached to the clubhouse. Owner says a decline in golfers and increase in maintenance costs no longer makes the course profitable

What happened to the Pistol Creek golf course?

The town purchased the property in 2008 after it had been abandoned for a few years. A developer proposed building condominiums and a massive single-family housing development. But an effort by residents saved the golf course, and now the forest is reclaiming the land.

Is Wolf Creek a real golf course?

Located in Mesquite, Nevada is Wolf Creek Golf Club an 18-hole golf course designed by Dennis and John Rider. Popularized by the EA Sports Tiger Woods franchise, Wolf Creek has earned a cult following and has been branded as a fantasy golf course.

Is Wolf Creek worth it?

But, the double water carry makes it very intimidating, and still challenging when played normally. For walking purists or those who can't enjoy a round with limited room for error, then Wolf Creek might not be for you. However, for anyone else, I would consider Wolf Creek absolutely worth playing at least once.

Is Wolf Creek a good course?

Winner of many awards, Wolf Creek holds the following accolades: #65 Best Public Course in America – Golf Digest (2021) #96 Best Public Course in America – Golfweek (2021) #66 Best Resort Course in America – Golfweek (2021)

What happens to Ace Golf after it shuts down?

After contaminated areas are cleaned up, Ace Golf will search for a developer to buy the property. A zoning change would be the next step in the process once the course shuts down.

Who owns Pebble Creek Golf Course?

Bill Place, the owner of Ace Golf which owns Pebble Creek Golf Course, says a steady decline in golfers in recent years and increasing costs associated with course maintenance no longer makes the golf course profitable. Previous efforts to sell the golf course to a new owner have failed. Place says Ace Golf is searching for a developer ...

Why is Ace Golf digging up tee boxes?

At the end of July, Place says crews will begin digging up tee boxes and greens to mitigate contamination from years of heavy fertilizer use , which is an environmental requirement before any development of the course can happen. As those areas are cleaned up, Ace Golf will search for a developer to buy the property.

How many homes are there on the golf course?

The original plans included enough room to build an additional 600 homes on the golf course, however, Place says ultimately around 240 homes would be built under a plan he hopes the HOA would approve.

When will Pebble Creek close?

Pebble Creek Golf Course in New Tampa to close per­ma­nently on July 31. UPDATE: The owner reached out to us and says remediation of the course will likely start early next year after a new developer gets zoning approval or just before approval.

Will Ace Golf buy a developer?

As those areas are cleaned up, Ace Golf will search for a developer to buy the property. At least one developer has been interested in the property in recent years but backed out when the contaminated areas were discovered.