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cleared fairways and underbrush, and repaired the irrigation system. They leveled the tee boxes and put in new sod. They repaired or replaced maintenance equipment including a $22,000 mower designed specifically to cut the 18 greens plus a new fleet of golf carts, selling off the older versions to help offset the cost. Of course, there have been challenges along the way. “We seem to take two steps forward
fixing something, and one step back,” Boyles said. “We kill all the weeds then we get insects that need our attention.” But the greens and the fairways are in good condition. Other improvements included moving tee boxes out from under trees into the sun. “We’re not just maintaining the
course,” Boyles said, “we’re making it better.” The renovated course has about 120 members, and Theresa Kippe, clubhouse manager, said the staff continues to hold membership drives. “We want to be the place to come to,”
she said. ”Our goal is to make it a family atmosphere.” It costs $30 to play 18 holes Friday
through Sunday and $25 during the remaining weekdays. On Tuesdays, clergy play at membership rates and on Wednesdays, seniors 63 and older play for $20. There’s a 10 percent discount for military and retirees. And on Saturday mornings, the staff holds a class for beginners. “We want everyone to learn to play,” Boyles said. Even though the course is located
in Hoke County, well-designed and attractive signs dot the countryside in western Cumberland County inviting the public to try the nearby golf course. As for Boyles, he keeps a set of golf
clubs in the office but says most days he’s too busy trying to get the course where he wants it to be, riding the tractor, mowing fairways and clearing bush. And it seems to be working. “You’ll know it’s right because you’ll see me playing,” he said.CV Upland Trace Golf Course is located at
192 Golf Course Road, Raeford. For more information, call 910.875.3524 or visit www.uplandgolfcourse.com
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