No takers to run state golf courses

ATLANTA - The state Department of Natural Resources whiffed in its latest attempt to find private companies to operate seven of its golf courses, so it's asking for a mulligan.

Two of the 10 courses at state parks are currently operated privately at a small profit: Richard B. Russell State Park in Elbert County and Veterans State Park on Lake Blackshear in South Georgia. The city of Fargo, meanwhile, operates the course at Stephen C. Foster State Park, which existed before the park was built.

Now, the DNR is seeking private companies to operate the seven others.

In May, 18 companies expressed interest in running the courses, but only four submitted bids in July and the DNR rejected all four for various reasons.

"So we have no bidders," said DNR Commissioner Chris Clark.

The snag, Clark told the DNR board Tuesday, is that companies want five- to 10-year contracts to operate and maintain state-owned courses, but bonds sold to pay for building clubhouses at the courses lim

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Home Site Map Advertise For Sale Subscribe to our Monthly Email Newsletter	Welcome to Yale Golf Course No takers to run state golf courses ATLANTA - The state Department of Natural Resources whiffed in its latest attempt to find private companies to operate seven of its golf courses, so it's asking for a mulligan. Two of the 10 courses at state parks are currently operated privately at a small profit: Richard B. Russell State Park in Elbert County and Veterans State Park on Lake Blackshear in South Georgia. The city of Fargo, meanwhile, operates the course at Stephen C. Foster State Park, which existed before the park was built. Now, the DNR is seeking private companies to operate the seven others. In May, 18 companies expressed interest in running the courses, but only four submitted bids in July and the DNR rejected all four for various reasons. "So we have no bidders," said DNR Commissioner Chris Clark. The snag, Clark told the DNR board Tuesday, is that companies want five- to 10-year contracts to operate and maintain state-owned courses, but bonds sold to pay for building clubhouses at the courses lim Continue reading the rest of "No takers to run state golf courses" by Athens Banner-Herald © 2009 http://onlineathens.com - Athens Banner-Herald - All rights reserved. Rate This Article: Comment on "No takers to run state golf courses" Your Name Your Comments Verification Code: 8PJZH9 Enter Code: UGA golf programs excited by tournament's possibilities Former Georgia golfers have made an impact at the top of the Nationwide Tour's leaderboards over the years. So the inclusion of a tournament at a university facility should be a boon to both the men's and women's programs. Extra Credit: War waged on college fraternities "No means yes, and yes means anal!" Golf hall of famer Hoard dies Ed Hoard, a hall of fame golfer and a respected expert on PGA tournament rules, died Monday night of a heart attack. No takers to run state golf courses ATLANTA - The state Department of Natural Resources whiffed in its latest attempt to find private companies to operate seven of its golf courses, so it's asking for a mulligan.	tours.asia Exclusive Hotels Deals Asia here. VIP.asia Looking for a luxury golf course?