Regarding the Kent City Council’s decision on the sale or retention of the Par 3 golf course, many of the 18-hole courses I have played over the years have easily accommodated par-3 players as follows:
They have added a second tee-off position for par-3 players on all holes, except on par-3 holes, forward of the standard tee-off position, to shorten the fairway for the par-3 golfer. This solution works especially well on flat courses such as the Kent 18-hole course.
No extra staff or maintenance is needed.
Using this approach would allow the sale of the Par 3 course property for commercial usage and a better tax return. The sale proceeds can be used to pay off most or all of the Par 3 course debt.
– Donald R. Shannon
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