The result was divots to fix and some cleaning to do, but no serious damage. When they are kept separate, the cows and the course co-exist peaceably at Whispering Oaks Ranch, a facility for reunions, company picnics, parties and the like. The golf course was added to give visitors more to do. We enjoy playing it. Some reunions don't use it, but some groups enjoy it.
Company picnics use it a lot.
Last month, Vestal ran an advertisement in Eastland County newspapers, inviting golfers to play the course. A donation box was set up at the No. 1 tee box for whatever people might want to pay to play. Vestal said a few golfers have taken him up on the offer, but he doesn't envision the course turning into the Carbon Country Club. If Whispering Oaks was a serious golf destination, he would have to mow the greens every day and put more effort into maintenance. He has no plans to add more holes, but is considering a driving range.