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Local golf course up for auction
Thelma Grimes/San Pedro Valley News-Sun
After failing to sell the property, the Turquoise Hills Family Golf Center is now up for auction. Tom Starrs, a real estate auctioneer, started taking bids for the property Friday.
Starrs could not say how many bids they have received. The closing date is Tuesday, March 31.
According to the auction information, Turquoise Hills is an 18-hole executive-length course with a bar, restaurant and pro shop. The 66-acre property also has enough space to add a 50-slip RV park. The property is located off State Route 80.
Starrs estimated that inventory alone is worth more than $500,000.
Starrs said this is an unreserved, absolute auction, meaning there is no minimum and no maximum; the property will go to the highest bidder regardless of price.
Online bidding is now taking place at www.RAMLrealty.com.
Canadian native Peter Lawson, who also owns a similar golf course in Naco, currently owns Turquoise Hills.
Because of the down economy, the restaurant at the 3,075-yard golf course was closed last month.
Herb Lynn, manager of Turquoise Hills, said besides the economy, they were also struggling to keep competent staff.
Lynn said while the restaurant was struggling, he wouldn't say the golf course is facing a slowdown, estimating that players are up by at least 50 percent over the last year.
Lynn said it has become too costly for Lawson to keep two golf courses going, which is the main reason for the auction.
Lawson remodeled and reopened the Turquoise Hills golf course in 2003. He purchased the 18-hole course, which use to be known as the Benson Country Club in early 2002.
While in Benson, Lawson has been known for his community service. Over the last several years Turquoise Hills has been the prime location for the Community Service Senior Meals fundraiser.
The program, which is similar to the national Meals on Wheels program, delivers nearly 200,000 meals a year to citizens throughout Cochise County.
Program sponsors have already expressed concerns over the sale of Turquoise Hills.
After failing to sell the property, the Turquoise Hills Family Golf Center is now up for auction. Tom Starrs, a real estate auctioneer, started taking bids for the property Friday.
Starrs could not say how many bids they have received. The closing date is Tuesday, March 31.
According to the auction information, Turquoise Hills is an 18-hole executive-length course with a bar, restaurant and pro shop. The 66-acre property also has enough space to add a 50-slip RV park. The property is located off State Route 80.
Starrs estimated that inventory alone is worth more than $500,000.
Starrs said this is an unreserved, absolute auction, meaning there is no minimum and no maximum; the property will go to the highest bidder regardless of price.
Online bidding is now taking place at www.RAMLrealty.com.
Canadian native Peter Lawson, who also owns a similar golf course in Naco, currently owns Turquoise Hills.
Because of the down economy, the restaurant at the 3,075-yard golf course was closed last month.
Herb Lynn, manager of Turquoise Hills, said besides the economy, they were also struggling to keep competent staff.
Lynn said while the restaurant was struggling, he wouldn't say the golf course is facing a slowdown, estimating that players are up by at least 50 percent over the last year.
Lynn said it has become too costly for Lawson to keep two golf courses going, which is the main reason for the auction.
Lawson remodeled and reopened the Turquoise Hills golf course in 2003. He purchased the 18-hole course, which use to be known as the Benson Country Club in early 2002.
While in Benson, Lawson has been known for his community service. Over the last several years Turquoise Hills has been the prime location for the Community Service Senior Meals fundraiser.
The program, which is similar to the national Meals on Wheels program, delivers nearly 200,000 meals a year to citizens throughout Cochise County.
Program sponsors have already expressed concerns over the sale of Turquoise Hills.
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Maureen ONeill wrote on Apr 1, 2009 2:24 PM:
" So sorry to hear about Turquoise Hills closing. We were members there before moving away from the area and have many fond memories of the place. Pete Lawson sure did a great job of renovating that course a few years ago, and he has contributed much to the Benson community. A real shame. "
Robbie B wrote on Mar 30, 2009 11:58 AM: