Recognizing Riverview Highlands Golf Club Service to the City of Riverview and the People of Southeastern Michigan

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Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Riverview Highlands Golf Club in the city of Riverview, Michigan on the occasion of their 50th anniversary. The contribution that they have made to the quality of life of the residents of Southeastern Michigan is worthy of commendation.

The course's first 9-hole ``Gold Course'' opened on May 15, 1973. It was one of the first projects of the now famed golf architect, Bill Newcomb, who would go on to design classics like The Medalist in Marshall, Michigan and Calderone Farms in Grass Lake. Just a few years later in 1976 the club would build its ``Red Course'', borrowing heavy equipment and labor from the City's neighboring landfill, a testament to the unique blend of Downrivers' industrial heritage and its reverence for connecting residents to the outdoors. In 1981, Riverview Highlands was again graced with a renowned architect, Arthur Hill, who designed its ``Blue Course,'' thus bringing the course to its current state of 27 holes.

Each year, Riverview Highlands hosts 50,000 rounds of golf. The club is one of only 6 Michigan courses selected for the National USGA Junior Drive, Chip and Putt site. Through concerted stewardship, River Highlands has transformed from its original 9 course to a full-fledged facility for every aspect of your golf game. They boast an outdoor driving range, chipping green, as well as a new indoor ``Learning Center'' that allows golfers to escape the rain and snow . . . a reality Michigan golfers know all too well.

Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today in honoring Riverview Highlands Golf Club. Their dedication to providing a quality afternoon on the course or a memorable evening in the clubhouse has not wavered for 50 years and we thank them for it. Keep up the good work.

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