First Tee Louisville takes over operations at Bobby Nichols Golf Course

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- First Tee Louisville has taken over operations at the Bobby Nichols Golf Course from Louisville Parks and Recreation.

First Tee plans to further its mission to introduce golf to area youth. It has been working at Shawnee Golf Course since 2020. The group had a partnership with the city for more than a decade to work on youth golf programming.

The nine-hole Bobby Nichols course is located on East Pages Lane near Waverly Park in southwest Louisville. In a news release, the city said the course now has a new roof and two new bridges, with more improvements to come.

"This golf course has been neglected for some time," golfer David Coots said. "We met with the powers to be Friday evening and we're very excited about what they're wanting to do."

The golf course received new golf carts this weekend.

"Operating this facility gives us a little bit more freedom and a little bit more opportunity to get more youth in those areas involved," Blake Hardesty with First Tee Louisville said.

The summer season for Metro Louisville's golf courses starts Tuesday.

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