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Although course superintendents are exposed to higher levels of chemicals than the average person as an occupational hazard, concerns about pesticide drift affecting nearby residents, particularly children whose developing brains and bodies are extremely susceptible to chemical toxicity, has inspired environmental and health advocacy groups to push for limited pesticide use on courses. Two “Toxic Fairways” studies revealed that golf course superintendents are subject to higher mortality rates from specific cancers ( Attorney General of New York, 1995).

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The most referenced downside of golf course living is broken windows from golfers’ poorly aimed shots however, a new concern arose in the early 1990s when the New York attorney general’s office enlightened the public on the toxicity of golf course maintenance. For example, in central Dallas, homes near Dallas Country Club, Brook Hollow, Royal Oaks, and Lakewood Country Club routinely sell for over $2 million while the median home value in Dallas is a mere $178,600 (“ Golf Course Living,” 2017). This desire is often reflected in the housing market where prices can vary drastically depending on proximity to the course.

Even people who are not avid golfers find themselves attracted to the country club lifestyle that includes access to golf courses, pools, and social networking. A house that sits on a golf course has long been the suburban Eden coveted by homeowners.

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