The historic Donald Ross track in North Carolina has been given a major overhaul, but some trees have been saved.
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The number of trees on the chopping block is down after action by area environmentalists and neighbors.
North Carolina Donald Ross municipal golf course could see 157 trees cut under a new plan
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An evaluation recommends the removal of 157 oak, cherry and pine trees at the historic Donald Ross course.
Donald Ross-designed North Carolina golf course was awarded $1.6 million by the tourism fund
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The “Muni”, as it’s often called, opened in 1927 and is on the National Register of Historic Places.