A Costly Game Shows Golf's Costs and Popul ar Rise After Pandemic
The piece notes golf surged in popularity after COVID shutdowns with 24.8 million new players, then slumped as inflation hit. It cites NGF data on rounds dropping 12 percent, 52 percent of courses closing since last year, and rising gear costs from $200 for a beginner set to $ thousands for drivers and balls, highlighting the wallet as a key brake on growth.
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Warren County names new athletic director at Front Royal
Buleva, a 2000 Warren County High School grad, named athletic director after Diks retirement. He cites local ties and desire to help student athletes, detailing a career in administration across Brentsville, Texas, and a Houston high school before returning home.
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Sims to play in NCAA Division III Championship at Bay Oaks
Former Skyline High golfer Lauren Sims will compete in the NCAA Division III Women's Golf Championship this week at Bay Oaks Country Club in Houston Texas. As a Christopher Newport standout she posted a record breaking season for the Captains, including her first sub par round and another under par round at Triangle Invitational.
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Warren boys dominate Clarke County Quad track meet
Warren County wins with 742 points at Clarke County Quad defeating Page County Clarke County and Strasburg. Girls team places second with 68 points led by strong distances. Individual wins include Donel Turner in sprints 100 and 200, Patrick Treutlein in 1600 and 5 18.71, Shel Henson in 400, Clay Rankin in 3200, Malachi Vinson-Preetor in shot put 41 06.
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Skyline duo tosses no hitter in Handley win
Kaufman and Kelly combine for a no hit bid as Skyline Hawks top Handley 22 to 4 in five innings. Kaufman strikes out 10 in four, Kelly finishes with three Ks in fifth. Lacombe collects two hits and scores four runs, Kelly drives in two, Harlee Hire adds two RBI.
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Skyline Hawks sweep home quad track meet at Front Royal
Skyline boys topped the field with 100 points while Skyline girls won with 181 as local squads dominated the home quad. Skyline coach Steve Burton praised the showings as standout performances, with notable efforts by Skyline’s Nill Smithson in the long jump and hurdles.
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