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Inez and Don Fenton, who were for the former owners, had taken their farm and turned it into a golf course fashioned after the courses found in Scotland.  Wednesday evening, friends and course members were invited for the official handover to new owners, Rod and Sandy Rice of Brampton.

"Our family is involved in property management and development," Rod Rice explained, "and we have a summer place at Red Bay.  When we first looked at the property it was in the middle of winter and everything was under snow but, what we saw, was a great piece of land."

The family company, that operates under the name Redhawk Inc., has begun developing 'lifestyle' communities aimed at more mid-income families.  "Golf has never been a core with us but we bought and developed Wilmot Creek in Bowmanville and put in a par-3, nine-hole golf course where the residents structured the timetable.  We see Piper's Glen developing along the same lines with residential units surrounding the golf course."

Rice added that, "We see this as a long-term project with the golf course continuing for many years.  We want it to become viable and profitable and a course where existing members will continue to be members."

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The Rices have endeavoured to maintain a working relationship with the Fentons and the golf pro and manager, Glen Massey and 2nd year Golf Course Superintendent Evan Martin, in order to "...preserve continuity."

According to Rice, the family company tries to maintain open lines of communication.  "We look forward to keeping everyone advised of any changes, particularly existing members who have a 'stakeholder' interest.  As development takes place, we will sit down with people for input and also work with the municipality when it comes to making development changes."

Member, Jim McKnight, pointed out that he would like to see membership at the course grow.  "Perhaps, prior to sign-up time in April, a notice could be sent out to members and potential members regarding changes."  Rice agreed with the suggestion saying that, "Communication is very important with the users of our amenities.  We hope to at least double the membership and then continue to grow.  We also welcome any suggestions and, subject to budget constraints, we can go from there.

This is our most aggressive foray into a 'golf lifestyle community' and we want to install a management team that, hopefully, will be in place for next year."

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