601
Academy Street
Salem,
VA 24153
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Grand
Reopening
The
Salem Municipal Golf Course proved on Saturday, June 6, 2009 that
something old really can be new again. The 90-year-old course held
its official Grand Reopening after course upgrades that returned the
putting surfaces to their sand greens roots.
Assistant City Manager, Jay Taliaferro, welcomed those in attendance
to the festivities and talked about the history of the Academy St.
course that has hosted nearly a quarter of a million golfers since
1919.
Course Manager Chuck Johnston, Mayor Randy Foley and Salem City Council
members Lisa Garst, Jane Johnson and Bill Jones took part in a ribbon-cutting
ceremony and also showcased their putting skills on the new Citizens
ranging in age from 8 to 80 also tested out the putting surface and
enjoyed a lunch on the lawn behind the clubhouse.
Salem
Municipal is one of the best golf bargains in all of Virginia. Kids
18 and under can play all day, any day, for just $5, while seniors
can play as many rounds as they like for just $8 on weekdays. All
other adults are just $9. On the weekends the rate jumps to $10 for
adults, but kids can still hit it as many times as they like for just
$5.
Click
here to learn more about the course.
