The trend is playing out in San Antonio, where a golf course on the Southeast Side may soon become a mixed-use development. Plans for the former Republic Golf Club, which closed in the spring, call for about 200 single-family homes, 300 multifamily units and 4 acres of commercial zoning along Southeast Military Drive.
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How many acres is the Republic Golf Course in San Antonio?
San Antonio – The golfing landscape on the southeast side of San Antonio is going to look different after May 3 as the 212-acre property that encompasses The Republic Golf Course is being sold by Foresight Golf.
Why is the Republic Gold Club closing?
The club’s operators cite consistently declining revenue as the primary reason for closing. A press release from the ownership goes on to say that the closing “...follows national trends: approximately 100 to 200 golf courses closed across the U.S. annually since 2009. The Republic Gold Club currently employs 37 people, all of whom will be supported with employment assistance packages.”
Who was the first member of the Republic?
Robert Gloden was the club’s first member and plays at the Republic multiple times per week. Although disappointed, Gloden understands the reasoning behind the closure. “First of all, I was shocked,” Gloden said. “But then second of all, I looked at it and it’s a business.
Does Paul Espinoza think the Republic is going to hurt?
“I definitely think it’s going to hurt some people, yes, ” Espinoza said.
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