Beginning Tuesday, Ironwood Golf Course is temporarily closed for reconstruction.
“The golf course was long overdue for renovation and the discussion to renovate the golf course is one of necessity,” said Bob Woods, Gainesville spokesman.
But some of the main questions deal with the construction’s price tag — nearly $1.3 million.
The city of Gainesville will issue $1,267,500 in bonds to finance the project. The bonds will be repaid by golfers during the next 20 years by paying an additional $5 per round as a “capital improvement” charge.
Some of the renovations include repairing cart paths, enlarging the driving range tee and the putting green and installing an electric irrigation system.
Ironwood, located at 2100 NE 39th Ave., is scheduled to reopen in October.
Meanwhile, monthly walking tours will take place with the golf course architect, Mike Beebe. He will describe the ongoing renovations, and the tours are open to the public.
“I’m very cool with the renovations of the golfing range because these things are bound to happen, especially with the [rainfalls] in the summer,” said Jordan Rosales, a political science major who enjoys golfing during his free time.
