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Governor Breaks Ground For Two Eastern Kentucky Golf Courses

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 16, 2001) -- Gov. Paul Patton joined with local leaders today to break ground for 18-hole championship golf courses at Yatesville Lake and Grayson Lake state parks in Eastern Kentucky.

Gov. Patton said the new courses represent the administration's commitment to improving Eastern Kentucky's economy through tourism. He also noted the value of golf courses as recreational resources for local residents.

"These parks already play an important role in enhancing the quality of life of this area," Gov. Patton noted. "When the courses are open for play in 2003, the parks will play an even greater role in enriching the lives of Eastern Kentuckians."

The first ceremony was at Yatesville Lake near Louisa. Gov. Patton was joined by Rep. Rocky Adkins and Sen. Walter Blevins in remarks marking the start of construction of the $6 million course. The completed facility will be a par 71, 6,610-yard course providing challenging, hillside play.

The project consultant is Presnell Associates Inc. of Louisville and the course was designed by Arthur Hills/Steve Forrest & Associates of Toledo. The contractor is Southeastern Golf Inc. of Tifton, Ga.

Gov. Patton then traveled to Grayson Lake to celebrate the start of construction on a $5 million par 72 course measuring 7,055 yards. Portions of the course will include scenic views of Grayson Lake.

The consultant is Barge, Waggoner, Sumner& Cannon Inc. of Nashville. Ault, Clark & Associates Ltd. Of Kensington, Md. designed the course. The contractor is United Golf of Tula.

Participating in the ceremonies, in addition Rep. Adkins and Sen. Blevins, were Sen. Charlie Borders and Rep. Robin Webb.

Both courses are scheduled for completion next fall, with a "growing in" period for the turf to be ready to play in the spring of 2003.

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