Supporters Gather for Golf Course Rally Save Mason Rudolph

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

The city of Clarksville recently decided to turn the course into a public park with a playground and athletic fields, citing a decline in use. The city recently reversed course, saying the move would be delayed as they gathered public input.

Save the Mason Rudolph Golf Course Rally. May 31, 2024 (Jeff Danault)

Prayer to start an emotional rally to save Mason Rudolph Golf Course Rally. May 31, 2024 (Jeff Danault)

Prayer to start an emotional rally to save the Mason Rudolph Golf Course Rally. May 31, 2024 (Jeff Danault)

Andy Horton, Bill Langford, Gavin Bearden, Kim Schneck and Ed. Schneck at the golf course rally Save Mason Rudolph. 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 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 Rally. May 31, 2024 (Jeff Danault)

Getting Tips on Driving the Save Mason Rudolph Golf Rally. May 31, 2024 (Jeff Danault)

Get some driving tips at the Save Mason Rudolph Golf Rally. May 31, 2024 (Jeff Danault)

Sheena Dixon and Michael Long at the Save Mason Rudolph Golf Rally. May 31, 2024 (Jeff Danault)

Sheena Dixon and Michael Long at the Save Mason Rudolph Golf Course rally. May 31, 2024 (Jeff Danault)

Save the Mason Rudolph Golf Course Rally. May 31, 2024 (Jeff Danault)

Peter Alves Speaks at the Save Mason Rudolph Golf Rally. May 31, 2024 (Jeff Danault)

Peter Alves speaks at the Save Mason Rudolph Golf Course Rally. May 31, 2024 (Jeff Danault)

Present at practice at the Save Mason Rudolph Golf Rally. May 31, 2024 (Jeff Danault)

Show up for practice at the Save Mason Rudolph Golf Rally. May 31, 2024 (Jeff Danault)

Save the Mason Rudolph Golf Course Rally. May 31, 2024 (Jeff Danault)

Father and son listen as speakers talk about the history of the Mason Rudolph golf course at the Save Mason Rudolph Golf Rally. May 31, 2024 (Jeff Danault)

Father and son listen as speakers talk about the history of Mason Rudolph Golf Course at the Save Mason Rudolph Golf Rally. May 31, 2024 (Jeff Danault)

Terry Ray talking about his experiences at the Save Mason Rudolph Golf Rally. May 31, 2024 (Jeff Danault)

Terry Ray talks about his experiences at the Save Mason Rudolph Golf Course Rally. May 31, 2024 (Jeff Danault)

April Chesney speaking at the Save Mason Rudolph Golf Rally. May 31, 2024 (Jeff Danault)

Terry Ray at Golf Course Rally Save Mason Rudolph. 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 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 laughed with the crowd as he shared his experience and love of the course at the Save Mason Rudolph Golf Rally. May 31, 2024 (Jeff Danault)

Freddy Wyatt gave the crowd some laughs as he shared his experience and love of the course at the Save Mason Rudolph Golf Rally. May 31, 2024 (Jeff Danault)

Ryan Balthrop at the Save Mason Rudolph Golf 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 Rally. May 31, 2024 (Jeff Danault)

Mary Coleman-Wyatt and Freddy Wyatt at Golf Course Rally Save Mason Rudolph. 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 Golf Course Rally Save Mason Rudolph. May 31, 2024 (Jeff Danault)

Bill Langford and Freddy Wyatt at the Save Mason Rudolph Golf Course rally. May 31, 2024 (Jeff Danault)

Save the Mason Rudolph Golf Course Rally. May 31, 2024 (Jeff Danault)

Will Holland with his father Jamie Holland at the Save Mason Rudolph Golf Rally. May 31, 2024 (Jeff Danault)

Save the Mason Rudolph Golf Course Rally. May 31, 2024 (Jeff Danault)

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

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

The golf course has a history that spans several decades, and a large number of people started there and still play there today, speakers said. Speakers focused on teaching life lessons, good sportsmanship and building relationships with the younger generation.

At the meeting of the City Council on Thursday evening, other solutions were discussed that could maintain the course.

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