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Fastlink of full TGIF record #38858

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Full TGIF Record # 38858
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Publication Type:
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Professional
Author(s):Schroeder, Elizabeth J.
Author Affiliation:Rosenzweig Professional Services Marketing, Chicago, Il
Title:Playing golf in the park
Source:Parks & Recreation [Virginia]. Vol. 26, No. 5, May 1991, p. 42-47.
# of Pages:6
Publishing Information:Washington, D.C.: National Recreation and Park Association
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Facility profile; Golf courses; Land; Golf course design; Golf course development; Public golf courses
Facility Names:Sportsman Golf Club, in Northbrook, Illinois; Popular Creek Country Club, in Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Abstract/Contents:Briefly discusses the idea of improving public golf courses because of the increasing number of individuals that play on them. Focuses on the design of a golf course and also the effects of neglecting a golf course. Details the Sportsmen Golf Club and the Poplar Creek Country Club, both in Surburban Chicago, Illinois. These two park districts, Northbrook and Hoffman Estates, have turned to golf as a revenue-generating recreational amenity. Discusses their differing strategies with respect to golf.
Language:English
References:0
Note:Pictures, b/w
ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Schroeder, E. J. 1991. Playing golf in the park. Parks and Recreat. 26(5):p. 42-47.
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