CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Dozens of supporters gathered Friday evening for a Save the Mason Rudolph Golf Course Rally.

The City of Clarksville had recently decided to turn the course into a public park with a playground and athletic fields, citing a decline in use. The city recently shifted course, saying the move will be postponed as they gather public input.

Save Mason Rudolph Golf Course Rally. May 31,2024 (Jeff Danault)
Prayer to start off an emotional rally to Save Mason Rudolph Golf Course Rally. May 31,2024 (Jeff Danault)
Andy Horton, Bill Langford, Gavin Bearden, Kim Schneck and Ed. Schneck at the Save Mason Rudolph Golf Course Rally. May 31,2024 (Jeff Danault)
Scott Buchanan, Jared Cassady, Edwin Bumpus at the Save Mason Rudolph Golf Course Rally. May 31,2024 (Jeff Danault)
Carol Krueckeberg and Mollie Perry at the Save Mason Rudolph Golf Course Rally. May 31,2024 (Jeff Danault)
Getting some tips on driving at the Save Mason Rudolph Golf Course Rally. May 31,2024 (Jeff Danault)
Sheena Dixon and Micheal Long at the Save Mason Rudolph Golf Course Rally. May 31,2024 (Jeff Danault)
Save Mason Rudolph Golf Course Rally. May 31,2024 (Jeff Danault)
Save Mason Rudolph Golf Course Rally. May 31,2024 (Jeff Danault)
Peter Alves speaks at the Save Mason Rudolph Golf Course Rally. May 31,2024 (Jeff Danault)
Showing up for practice at the Save Mason Rudolph Golf Course Rally. May 31,2024 (Jeff Danault)
Save Mason Rudolph Golf Course Rally. May 31,2024 (Jeff Danault)
Father and son listen on as speakers talk about the history of the Mason Rudolph Golf Course at the Save Mason Rudolph Golf Course Rally. May 31,2024 (Jeff Danault)
Terry Ray speaking on his experiences at the Save Mason Rudolph Golf Course Rally. May 31,2024 (Jeff Danault)
April Chesney speaking at the Save Mason Rudolph Golf Course Rally. May 31,2024 (Jeff Danault)
Terry Ray at the Save Mason Rudolph Golf Course Rally. May 31,2024 (Jeff Danault)
Karen Reynolds, Travis Holleman and Freddy Langford at the Save Mason Rudolph Golf Course Rally. May 31,2024 (Jeff Danault)
Karen Reynolds speaks at the Save Mason Rudolph Golf Course Rally. May 31,2024 (Jeff Danault)
Freddy Wyatt gave the crowd a few laughs while sharing his experience and love for the course at the Save Mason Rudolph Golf Course Rally. May 31,2024 (Jeff Danault)
Ryan Balthrop at the Save Mason Rudolph Golf Course Rally. May 31,2024 (Jeff Danault)
Code Woods, Tim Sea, Rick Whitaker at the Save Mason Rudolph Golf Course Rally. May 31,2024 (Jeff Danault)
Mary Coleman-Wyatt and Freddy Wyatt at the Save Mason Rudolph Golf Course Rally. May 31,2024 (Jeff Danault)
Bill Langford and Freddy Wyatt at the Save Mason Rudolph Golf Course Rally. May 31,2024 (Jeff Danault)
Save Mason Rudolph Golf Course Rally. May 31,2024 (Jeff Danault)
Save Mason Rudolph Golf Course Rally. May 31,2024 (Jeff Danault)
Save Mason Rudolph Golf Course Rally. May 31,2024 (Jeff Danault)
Will Holland with his father Jamie Holland at the Save Mason Rudolph Golf Course Rally. May 31,2024 (Jeff Danault)
Save Mason Rudolph Golf Course Rally. May 31,2024 (Jeff Danault)

Rally organizer Terry Ray said, “Let’s be clear, we are not rallying against anyone, we are rallying to restore our Mason Rudolph Golf Course, we are all united here to make that happen.”

Sheena Dixon was there to support her daughter, who is a Junior Golfer. “We want to keep the course open because it is an affordable place for kids and beginners to come and try to learn how to play,” Dixon said.

The golf course has a history spanning several decades, and a huge number of people got their start there and still play there today, speakers said. The speakers focused on the teaching of life lessons, good sportsmanship and building of relationships to the younger generation.

At Thursday night’s City Council meeting, there was discussion of other solutions that might keep the course going.

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