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The final environmental review process for a links-style course in Westport is teeing up a battle over how to revive a famous fishing town.
Westport, Washington (December 12, 2024) – Westport Golf Links, the David McLay Kidd seaside links-design currently being planned in partnership with the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission (WSPRC) in Westport, Washington, will soon enter the 45-day public comment period in response to the project’s Environmental Impact Study.
“Westport Golf Inc., and David McLay-Kidd will hopefully be given the all-clear to build an authentic Scottish links-stvle course in Gravs Harbor” - Cascade Golfer April 2023.
David McLay Kidd, Scottish Golf Course Designer, based in Oregon joins the program to talk about the new golf course that is set to be on the Washington Coast! We play audio messages from listeners, and we play tweet of the day.
A video presentation from Davide McLay Kidd, President of DMK Golf Design, presented at Westport’s Town Hall meeting on December 8, 2022.
Westport Golf Links is approaching the final stages of the environmental review process, and if approved, could be a catalyst for the local economy. Westport estimates the course will create 350 jobs along with a $20 million per year impact, according to King 5 News.
On Dec. 8, 2022 Washington State Parks will hold an in-person open house to update the public on the progress and status of ongoing master planning efforts at Westport Light State Park to consider a Scottish-style links golf course.