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Author(s):King, Brad
Author Affiliation:Freelance Writer, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Title:Saving Donald Ross: Buyer spares Raleigh CC from developers
Section:News report
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Source:Golfweek's SuperNEWS. Vol. 8, No. 8, May 5 2006, p. 12-14.
Publishing Information:Orlando, FL: Turnstile Publishing Company
# of Pages:3
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Costs; Course profile; Golf course renovation; Aerial photography; Golf course design; Business management; Golf course ownership
Facility Names:Raleigh Country Club, in Raleigh, North Carolina
Abstract/Contents:Profiles the Raleigh Country Club in Raleigh, North Carolina, and the club's struggle with bankruptcy in February 2003. Describes how John McConnell purchased the club and allowed existing members to stay. States that "in his first three years of ownership, McConnell pumped more than $3 million into capital improvements at Raleigh [Country Club]." Concludes that "almost overnight, the club became a place...people [come] to, not only to enjoy the golf course, but to enjoy the experience."
Language:English
References:0
See Also:See also response letter "Setting record straight on Donald Ross Society", Golfweek's SuperNEWS, 8(10), June 9, 2006, p. 20 R=112167 R=112167
Note:Pictures, color
ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
King, B. 2006. Saving Donald Ross: Buyer spares Raleigh CC from developers. Golfweek's SuperNEWS. 8(8):p. 12-14.
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