MUSKEGON, Mich. (AP) - A popular disc golf course in western Michigan will remain closed indefinitely until city officials can devise a plan to prevent the possible spread of a disease that kills oak trees.
Muskegon Public Works officials recently determined that reopening the disc golf course at McGraft Park during any warm month would be irresponsible. The course closed last month over concern that discs hitting trees could expose the park to oak wilt, a pervasive tree disease caused by fungus.
Public Works Director LeighAnn Mikesell says the agency has found that disc golf could overstress trees on fairways where extensive trimming is needed. She says the city will look into fairway modifications.
The department hopes to reopen the course next spring.