Two golf courses in Tamarac, Fla., may disappear, to be replaced by homes.

South Florida Sun-Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, Florida) (via Knight-Ridder/Tribune Business News);  March 2, 2006 ;     481 words ......proposal to convert two golf courses to single-family homes and town houses took...Monterey and Sabal Palm golf courses near Commercial Boulevard...developer hopes to build 212 single-family homes and 306 town houses on...s 130 acres, with 49 ...

Michigan moves to make golf courses more environmental

University Wire;  August 12, 1999 ;     465 words ......the environment on and around golf courses. Gov. John Engler highlighted...good way to allow people to enjoy golf courses and make sure we're not wreaking havoc." Michigan has more public golf courses than any other state and ranks...

Golf Courses for Sale in Oklahoma.

Tulsa World (Tulsa, Oklahoma) (via Knight-Ridder/Tribune Business News);  February 10, 2004 ;     500 words ......Tom Droege Feb. 10--The Shangri-La golf courses on Grand Lake are for sale, and several...now, but the reputation of these two golf courses is creating a lot of interest, especially...combined courses, Charnas said individual golf courses typically sell for anywhere from $2...

DNR to let experts decide golf courses: ; Consultant urges 10 be built

Charleston Gazette;  May 26, 2000 ;     361 words ......development professionals decide which golf courses out of 10 recommended by a national...including a retirement community, around golf courses along with commercial shops, and Rader...d like to see activities around the golf courses," he said. Rader said he had a recent...

GOLF COURSES AREN'T KILLING US.(SPORTS)

The Capital Times (Madison, WI);  May 4, 2007 ;     700+ words ......bloom ... and some nitwit screams that golf courses are killing us all. Or, at least golf courses are killing the superintendents who tend...it had to be bad for the environment if golf courses sprayed fungicide so she joined an interest...

DENVER WILL REOPEN 5 GOLF COURSES MARCH 1

Rocky Mountain News;  February 22, 2003 ;     267 words ...Denver is reopening five city golf courses, closed this winter because of the drought...golf-aholics are really anxious to have the golf courses back open," said Tom Woodard, director...they would do their part to protect the golf courses, we would appreciate it." Last month...

DENVER WILL REOPEN 5 GOLF COURSES MARCH 1.(City Desk/Local)

Rocky Mountain News (Denver, CO);  February 22, 2003 ;     275 words ......MOUNTAIN NEWS Denver is reopening five city golf courses, closed this winter because of the drought...golf-aholics are really anxious to have the golf courses back open,'' said Tom Woodard, director...they would do their part to protect the golf courses, we would appreciate it.'' ...

Program seeks greener image for golf courses.

ORian (Portland, OR);  November 29, 2005 ;     479 words ...Byline: Catherine Trevison Nov. 29--Golf courses that use chemicals with restraint, monitor...accomplishment and to change the perception of golf courses as polluters, said David Phipps, one...Golf Club in Oregon City. In the past, golf courses developed a reputation as really heavy...

More facts.(harmful effects of pesticides used on golf courses)

Ranger Rick;  December 1, 1994 ;     227 words ......FACTS: * There are more than 14,000 golf courses in the United States, and a new one...as large as the state of Delaware! * Golf courses often are built on land that was good...and the people who take care of the golf courses. * These chemicals may soak into the...

Panel considers ways to improve state-owned golf courses

The Journal Record;  October 6, 1999 ;     700+ words ...State-owned golf courses could be self-supporting if an additional...requested a study of how state lodges and golf courses operate. Erwin chairs the natural...talk in recent years either that the golf courses should be privatized or the state...

Chvez: Golf Courses in Peril Albuquerque mayor threatens to shut city...

Albuquerque Journal;  August 18, 2007 ;     699 words ......week that he will shut down municipal golf courses if needed to balance their budget. Chvez...re trying to find a way to keep our golf courses open." The administration proposed fee...in October. The city has three main golf courses: Arroyo del Oso, Los Altos and Ladera...

National Resources Director Lets Experts Decide on West Virginia Golf...

Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News;  May 26, 2000 ;     377 words ......development professionals decide which golf courses out of 10 recommended by a national...including a retirement community, around golf courses along with commercial shops, and Rader...d like to see activities around the golf courses, he said. Rader said he had a recent...

Expansion of golf courses in the United States.(Report)

The Geographical Review;  January 1, 2008 ;     700+ words ......as large or distinctive as golf. Golf courses are highly visible from the air and...annually (U.S. Census Bureau 2002). Golf courses are an important national land use. The nation's 16,000 golf courses occupy an area as large as the states...

Senate OKs Private Party Operation of Golf Courses

The Journal Record;  February 24, 1993 ;     326 words ......with the state to operate state-owned golf courses and pro shops under Senate Bill 564...the operation and maintenance of the golf courses. The commission also could lease the...procedures, are too cumbersome to operate golf courses profitably. Sen. Dave Herbert, D-Midwest...

Golf Courses Under Fire for Rising Pesticide Use.

Korea Times (Seoul, Korea);  March 12, 2001 ;     287 words ......amount of pesticides have been sprayed on golf courses around the country, raising concerns...said yesterday that all of Korea's 149 golf courses used a total of 190 tons of pesticides...attributed to the opening of 12 new golf courses last year. An average of 13.2 kilograms...