[Geoffrey_Walsh]

As many know, the initiative to restore Cobb's Creek in Philadelphia has been slowed down by the decision to try and fold the 141 year old Fairmount Park Commission (the golf course lies within the confines of the park) under the direction of the City Parks department.  We are not sure yet how this will impact our progress going forward but it could remove longstanding hurdles which have plagued other initiatives in the past.  It certainly bodes well that we have already met with the City Parks Department and received their approval to continue to research what would be involved in restoring what was at one point considered the best municipal course in the country.

http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/elections/20081105_Strong_support_for_parks-recreation_charter_change.html

p.s. - It also doesn't hurt that Tiger Woods' tournament is coming to Philadelphia in 2010 & 2011 and the US Open arrives in 2013.  We might have a second "Golden Age" of golf in Philadelphia just in time for the centennial celebration at Cobb's in 2016.   

[Mike_Cirba]

Geoffrey,

I'm hoping that this is going to help, and that the governance is established quickly.   We should talk soon.

[Steve_ Shaffer]

All things like this are very political in the city regardless of which agency controls the golf courses.

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