A Pennsylvania golf course is closing after nearly 60 years due to a problem that has made it ‘unsustainable’ to continue operating.
Evergreen Golf Course in East Hempfield Township, Pennsylvania first opened its pitch and putt course in 1966, with the site becoming beloved in the local area.
But the company announced on its Facebook page that it will be shutting down on April 30 due to sinkholes on the property.
‘Despite our best efforts and commitment to repairing the affected areas, the constant and unpredictable nature of these sinkholes has made it unsustainable for us to continue operations,’ the company wrote. ‘Additionally, we have been facing an ongoing issue with trees dying and needing to be removed, which we believe is related to the sinkhole damage.
‘As a family-owned business, we have poured our hearts into maintaining the course and providing a memorable experience for our loyal patrons. However, the combined impact of these challenges has made it impossible for us to keep the course open.’
Evergreen added that they ‘explored every possible avenue’ to save the course, and said they’d be ‘selling everything at deep discounts.’
The Evergreen Golf Course in Pennsylvania is shutting down after nearly 60 years
The course was beloved by local players but is closing down due to sinkholes
‘Thank you for your understanding and support over the years. We will cherish the memories created on this beautiful property and are grateful for the incredible community that has grown here.’
According to Penn Live, Evergreen opened a second pitch and putt course in 1969, and debuted a nine-hole course in 2015.
Longtime players of the course took to the comments of Evergreen’s Facebook post to pay tribute to the facility.
‘Played my first round of golf here. There’s a good chance my swing is to blame for some of the sinkholes,’ one said. ‘A warm summer day on that course just hit different. It will be missed.’
‘I grew up learning to play golf there with my pap. A lot of great memories on that course,’ another added. ‘It’s been years since I’ve played it but it’s always held a special place with me. Evergreen will be missed.
‘My dad would drop me off there on his way to work when I was learning to play in the early 1990’s,’ a third said. ‘Began bringing my daughter there last summer for pitch and putt as she is starting to learn the game. Thanks for the memories!’