Though he won香蕉视频直播檛 be putting away his golf clubs any time soon, Rick Jager is ready to let go of Eagle River Golf & Country Club.
Located in Sicamous along the Eagle River, the approximately 35-acre golf course is currently listed for $2.85 million. The nine-hole course with practice putting green includes a two-level clubhouse with full kitchen and seating for 142 people as well as two residential suites, over 3,000 feet of Eagle River frontage with access and water rights, 10 fully serviced RV camping sites along the river, a five-bay garage and more.
Jager said a lot of work has gone into the golf course since he and his late wife, Marianne, purchased it from friends in 1987.
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At 75 years old, Jager said he香蕉视频直播檚 ready to make a change in his life.
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Jager said there香蕉视频直播檚 still plenty of opportunity to grow the business and ways for the future owners to make their mark.
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Over the years, Jager has seen golfers of all ages make use of the greens at Eagle River, referring to the sport as something families can enjoy together.
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While he香蕉视频直播檚 looking forward to seeing ownership of Eagle River Golf & Country Club in someone else香蕉视频直播檚 hands, his own hands will continue to be swinging clubs there.
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Asked what he香蕉视频直播檚 heard from the community about his retirement plans, Jager said he香蕉视频直播檚 had people ask why and saying they don香蕉视频直播檛 want him to sell.
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Jager is grateful for the many friends he香蕉视频直播檚 made over the years at the golf course, and that camaraderie shared between staff and guests is something he香蕉视频直播檒l miss, somewhat.
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