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Sports and Competition
California desert course, designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. and once led by NHL Hall of Famer, has shut down
- Not all golf courses have experienced a boom in business during the COVID-19 era. Some face the same challenges they did before the pandemic brought thousands of new golfers to the game: water availability and costs;
The article discusses the closure of the Indian Wells Golf Resort in California, a golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. and once managed by NHL Hall of Famer, Mark Messier. The resort, which opened in 1986, has been a significant venue for both golf and tennis, hosting events like the PGA Tour's Bob Hope Chrysler Classic and the WTA Tour's Indian Wells Open. Despite its rich history and the involvement of high-profile figures, the resort has faced financial difficulties, leading to its shutdown. The closure reflects broader challenges in the golf industry, including economic pressures and changing recreational preferences. The property, which spans 600 acres, is now on the market, with potential buyers considering various redevelopment options.
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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/california-desert-course-designed-by-robert-trent-jones-jr-and-once-led-by-nhl-hall-of-famer-has-shut-down/ar-AA1wY0ug ]
Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/california-desert-course-designed-by-robert-trent-jones-jr-and-once-led-by-nhl-hall-of-famer-has-shut-down/ar-AA1wY0ug ]
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