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Owners to close area golf course in late October

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5 years ago

September 10, 2019

Drew Kelly

A second generation area golf course will be closing towards the end of October.

Trempealeau Mountain Golf Club owner Eric Wilber sent a letter to members and the community at large Monday morning.

Wilber said the decision to close the course was a difficult one, but needed for the sake of his health and well-being.

A search for a buyer who would keep the land a golf course was attempted but wasn’t fruitful, though they will wait until October 1st before they start selling off the land, buildings and fixtures.

Those who purchased pre-season membership passes for 2020 will be refunded, and the course will close on October 20th.

Wilber says his parents’ dream was to turn a piece of land into a playground where families could learn to golf, grow, and laugh together.

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Drew Kelly

Born in Decorah Iowa. I've been a news reporter for the last 10 years, starting right out of college in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Other professional opportunities led me to Marshalltown, Iowa and Antigo Wisconsin, before I finally was afforded the opportunity here in La Crosse. I've been here since 2016. I also act as the voice of local sports, doing play by play of high school and college football and basketball. When not working I enjoy golfing.