The Quail Walk Golf Course is closing its doors for the final time Sunday. The move comes after 10 years of ownership under Wetumpka native Earl Singleton.
“It’s been a great journey,” Singleton said. “I’m not closing it because I’m having to close it. I’m closing it because I’m tired.”
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