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Junaluska golf course turns 100

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Wednesday, July 17, 2019
William Oliver was 12 years old when he arrived by train from Georgia, crossed Lake Junaluska by boat and spent the summer of 1919 collecting fees at the Lake Junlauska Golf Course. Lake Junaluska photo William Oliver was 12 years old when he arrived by train from Georgia, crossed Lake Junaluska by boat and spent the summer of 1919 collecting fees at the Lake Junlauska Golf Course. Lake Junaluska photo

The Lake Junaluska golf course turns 100 on July 24, and in honor of the anniversary golfers will be able to play for the cart fee only, which is $9 for nine holes or $18 for 18 holes. 

The course will feature a history display, showcasing the changes that have occurred to the course since 1919. There will be birthday cake, and an optional closest-to-the-pin contest will be held for a $5 entry fee. 

The course is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 828.456.5777. www.lakejunaluska.com/golf.

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