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The Country Club of Lincoln is historic, with a pristine golf course and a peaceful setting despite its location near a busy street in the middle of the city.

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The removal of many trees during the recent golf course renovation at the Country Club of Lincoln means there are now better views of the State Capitol building, as well as the nearby Irving Middle School.

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During a golf course renovation at the Country Club of Lincoln over the past 11 months the updates touched at least 85% of the course’s footprint that has turf, including new greens and tee boxes.

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A golf course renovation at the Country Club of Lincoln over the past 11 months included expanded practices facilities that more closely resemble those at the site of professional tournaments. That includes a putting lawn that is 75 yards from end to end.

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During a golf course renovation at the Country Club of Lincoln over the past 11 months the updates included reshaped bunkers that are more modern, such as the ones you see on TV during professional tournaments.

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The removal of many trees during the recent golf course renovation at the Country Club of Lincoln means there are now better views of the State Capitol building, as well as the nearby Irving Middle School.

During a golf course renovation at the Country Club of Lincoln over the past 11 months the updates touched at least 85% of the course’s footprint that has turf, including new greens and tee boxes.

A golf course renovation at the Country Club of Lincoln over the past 11 months included expanded practices facilities that more closely resemble those at the site of professional tournaments. That includes a putting lawn that is 75 yards from end to end.

During a golf course renovation at the Country Club of Lincoln over the past 11 months the updates included reshaped bunkers that are more modern, such as the ones you see on TV during professional tournaments.

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