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Claim Text: Jim Hoak, a 1966 Yale alum and financial supporter of the Yale Golf Course restoration project, states that "If someone gave you a Rembrandt, you’d take care of it" and that "We’ve got a Rembrandt of golf course architecture."
Simplified Text: Jim Hoak, a 1966 Yale alum and financial supporter of the Yale Golf Course restoration, stated that "If someone gave you a Rembrandt, you’d take care of it" and that "We’ve got a Rembrandt of golf course architecture."
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Claim Maker: Jim Hoak
Context Type: News Article
Subject Tags: Attribution Golf Alumni
UUID: 53a6115f-ead6-4dc8-8fbe-52c2f1df6edf
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Created: September 30, 2026 at 8:05 AM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated: September 30, 2026 at 8:05 AM (2 weeks ago)

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The Yale Golf Course restoration was supposed to be a masterpiece. What went wrong?

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https://nytimes.com/athletic/7640599/2026/09/29/yale-golf-course-restoration-hanse

A $30 million restoration of the Yale Golf Course by Gil Hanse has resulted in deteriorating conditions and high fees, sparking questions from alumni and the golf community. Management of the course is now shifting from the athletic department to university operations.

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