A PENNSYLVANIA golf course is closing after nearly 60 years due to major sinkhole damage on the property.
The Evergreen Golf Course in the Keystone State first opened its pitch in 1966 but will close on April 30.
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But the company announced on its Facebook page that it will be shutting down on April 30 due to sinkholes on the property.
During its final month in business, it is offering promotions such as buy-one-get-one-free greens fees on Mondays, and a free handful of golf tees with the purchase of a round on Fridays.
The statement read: “The primary reason for this difficult decision is the extensive damage caused by sinkholes on our property.
“Despite our best efforts and commitment to repairing the affected areas, the constant and unpredictable nature of these sinkholes has made it unsustainable for us to continue operations.
“Additionally, we have been facing an ongoing issue with trees dying and needing to be removed, which we believe is related to the sinkhole damage.”
Sinkholes are often caused by the erosion of subsurface soils and cave fills due to water.
Evergreen added that they “explored every possible avenue” to save the course, and said they’d be selling everything at deep discounts.
It added: “As a family-owned business, we have poured our hearts into maintaining the course and providing a memorable experience for our loyal patrons.
“However, the combined impact of these challenges has made it impossible for us to keep the course open.
“We will cherish the memories created on this beautiful property and are grateful for the incredible community that has grown here.”
According to Penn Live, Evergreen opened a second pitch and putt course in 1969, and debuted a nine-hole course in 2015.
Andrew Longenecker, general manager and co-owner of the course, referred questions to his wife, Donna Longenecker.
And she told LancasterOnline: “We can’t just keep on literally shoveling money into these holes.”
The family’s hope is to sell the land to someone who can address the problem and continue running it as a golf course.
Today, its most expensive greens fee is $25 for a weekend round on the executive course.
Local players took to the comments of Evergreen’s Facebook post to pay tribute to the facility.
One said: “Played my first round of golf here. There’s a good chance my swing is to blame for some of the sinkholes
While another added: “A warm summer day on that course just hit different. It will be missed.’
