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80 Acres Of Divots Planted Trio Rebuild Golf Course
Gordon Butler John Cherry and Reid Martin three Carbondale teachers rebuilt Midland Hills Golf Course south of Carbondale transforming 80 acres with 3 000 tons of sand and gravel a two million gallon lake and a new pro shop They planted grass laid sod and rebuilt greens over 1942 abandonment In a weeks long scramble they faced water shortages and a rain delay but the project nears opening next spring with plans for a 40 car parking area and ongoing drainage and drought risks Involving school staff the effort blends education with local recreation
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Ben Gelman
Southern Illinoisan
Carbondale
Gordon Butler
John Cherry
Reid Martin
Carbondale Community High School
Midland Hills
Midland Hills Country Club
UK Golf Club