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LAST PUTTS FOR AWHILE – All 18 greens at the Swinomish Golf Links are being replaced. Work started Tuesday. The course is closed until the project is complete. At least two criminals sprayed a Roundup-like chemical on 16 greens in mid-May. The investigation is ongoing, led by the Swinomish Tribal Police Department. Their TipLine number is 360-588-2770. Callers can remain anonymous if they desire. The Swinomish Indian Tribal Community is providing the award. – Photo by Ken Stern
Monday the Swinomish Golf Links closed so repairs to the course’s greens could begin. The course is owned by the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community. Its Chairman, Brian Cladoosby, said “Because of the actions of an individual or individuals, a golf course that is enjoyed by many residents, starting today, will be shut down for a period of time, to be determined, for the tearing up of all 18 greens and replacing them with sod.”
Sometime in late mid-May at least two people systematically sprayed a “Roundup type chemical” on 16 of the 18 greens, said Wade Iacolucci, director of golf for the course...
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