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Went To See What Could Be Seen
The last time I played the course, formerly know as Park Mammoth, it was days away from being placed up for auction. As I walked off the 18th green, I stopped to take in, one last time, what once was a very serene landscape and reflect upon the memories created over the years, knowing things were bound to change and Park Mammoth, as I knew it, would be no more. It’s been more than 18 months since that fall day, the property is under new ownership, and according to the social media updates over the past few months, it’s obvious things have definitely changed. Although the footprint looked to remained…
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The Sojourn of a Course Formerly Known As
It was the spring of 64 when I discovered the game of golf. Up until then, being totally focused on other types of round balls, I am not even sure I knew anything about the game except our school had a golf team. That same spring, 600 miles away, a course opened that in time would become ingrained in my golf DNA. Park Mammoth Golf Course was part of a Best Western resort that included tennis courts, putt-putt course, horseback riding, private cave, and a miniature train that would take you “to and from” the lodge to various points around the complex including the golf course. Imagine a collage of…
