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In the early 1900s, Yale alum Ray Thompkins gifted the property for the Yale Golf Course to the school for the purpose of "athletics for all."
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In the early 1900s, Yale alum Ray Thompkins gifted the Yale Golf Course property to the school for "athletics for all."
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News Article
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{
    "date": "early 1900s"
}
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History Golf Donation
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September 30, 2026 at 8:05 AM (2 weeks ago)
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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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