“Devastating winds” damaged five trees and left debris strewn about the Hinckley, Ohio golf course. Play resumed about 40 minutes after the EF1 tornado touched down.
FootGolf Openings Continue to Gain Attention
New courses in Oregon and Ohio drew feature articles in their local newspapers. “There’s a new FootGolf course opening every day in America,” said the GM/head golf pro of the Oregon course. “Two great sports kind of collided with one another.”
Northeast Ohio Courses Consider Indoor Options
According to a report by Crain’s Cleveland Business, golf course properties in Northeast Ohio saw a drop in days open in 2013 due to inclement weather, prompting properties to seek out indoor activities such as golf simulators, food and beverage specials, and entertainment to keep customers on-site.