The lease allows for the developer to relocate the ninth hole and the trail that goes above that hole and past the current restaurant and pro shop. The trail would be re-routed around the new hotel, removing one of the most scenic parts of the trail. The trail currently runs along the front of the existing restaurant, providing people with a clear view and nice loop around the restaurant area and back up to the main trail. The developers originally said they would make "no changes" to the trail or the golf course - neither of those things held true. Instead, the developers said they would be making an "improvement" to the trail. This improvement removes access to the existing trail and instead routes people through the parking lot, away from this view, preserving it for hotel guests and villa renters.
The Chambers Bay Resort in University Place, Washington was a fixed deal between developers and politicians. What you should know about how a community lost its most valuable asset.