Thomas said he thinks play at the course, which has declined in recent years with the course's condition, will increase dramatically once the county takes over. That includes the use of a cart. Golfers wishing to walk the course would pay less. The only two PGA regulation-size courses south of Ulmerton Road open to the public are Bardmoor and Mangrove Bay. The Airco course allows public play, but not many people know about it, said Thomas, a St. Petersburg native who played at Airco as a youngster.
People forget it's there, yet it's so convenient.
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