Frankly I could less about the golf course. Of course I'm not a golfer, but I doubt actually that there would be that much consternation over losing the golf course, from either locals or visitors. What will destroy that area to ME is if they are able to build huge condos right on the beach, destroying any public access to the beach. And if there is no parking for the beach, then it doesn't matter if TECHNICALLY there is public beach access, as there would be nowhere to park.
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