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July 1, 2009

Hole Closures Will Affect American Club / Kohler Golf Vacations

By Craig Better | Topic: American Club Kohler Golf Vacation
In 2009, American Club / Kohler golf vacations
will be impacted by certain hole closures,
such as the 14th at Blackwolf Run's
Meadows Valley course, above.

If you're contemplating an American Club/Kohler golf vacation this year, be advised that you'll only be able to play 54 of the 72 holes at the Midwest's premier golf destination.

As the editors of Golf Odyssey reported in the recently published, July 2009 issue, Significant changes are afoot at Blackwolf Run as the American Club/Kohler begins preparing for the 2012 US Women's Open. More...
 
 

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