Plains golf course to undergo a facelift

PLAINS- Plans are underway to upgrade the facilities at the Plains Golf Course over the next several months. Repairs to the clubhouse, the course itself and a proposal to establish a recreational vehicle park at the site are all moving forward with a tremendous amount of help from local residents.

Due to the city of Plains granting a long-term lease on the property, concerned citizens deemed it necessary to enhance the capabilities of the scenic setting just west of Plains. A three-phase plan is currently underway to repair the current state of the course and to upgrade aspects of the facility.

Work to repair the clubhouse has already begun. The roof has been retiled and the building has received a new cosmetic paint job. New windows have also been installed. These early efforts are only the beginning of a project that is estimated to take months to complete.

According to project fundraiser Gary Revier, the first phase involves upgrading the golf course. The effort will involve repairing the irrigation system and renovating other aspects of the playing field including the greens.

Phase two will involve more extensive rehabilitation of the clubhouse. Bathrooms will be brought up to current building code regulations and made handicap accessible. The structure was built in 1966 before regulations required such amenities.

Phase three will entail enhancing the capacity of the site to handle an R.V. park. Revier hopes increasing the capabilities of the facility will boost revenues generated by the site.

“It’s a beautiful spot,” said Revier. “We just need to do some work. We are hoping to turn it into a place not just for golf but for family outings, possibly weddings.”

Revier said community support for the project has been extremely helpful in getting the effort underway. Revier said he hopes to have phase two underway by winter 2013.

“It’s amazing what the community has done so far,” said Revier. “A bunch of people have donated their time and effort to this project.”

Local individuals that have contributed to the project thus far include Chris Cook and his crew of workers that helped with the renovation of the roof and ceiling for the clubhouse. William Schull donated insulation for the building while Justin Weatherly has been working on the electrical and irrigation issues at the site.

Scott Rice has been working on the plumbing infrastructure at the clubhouse and is in the process of installing an automated system to increase the efficiency of the facility.