*Sigh, sniff*. . .the golf course is gone

I meant to post this on Sunday but forgot. From the Times-News:

The end of September will mark the end of one era for a Flat Rock recreational facility and usher in the beginning of another.

On Sept. 30, Highland Lake Golf Club is closing permanently and will begin its transition into a municipal park for the Village of Flat Rock.

“I would like to thank the community for all of the support that we have gotten over the 19 years that we have owned the course.

“This is the end of an era in the county. We have gotten to see a lot of enjoyment here over the years,” said Highland Lake's owner Jim Sparks.

At an April 29 meeting, the Flat Rock Village Council approved to purchase the 66-acre Highland Lake Golf Club and the buildings for use as a “passive park.”. . .

Read it all. I have to say, I really wish it could have remained a golf course, but there are so many golf courses for sale that there just doesn't seem to be a big enough market for them or enough buyers. Having the area become a low-impact, passive park is the next best thing, I suppose, but it will look and feel different.

Oh well, the only thing constant is change.