Red Bridge returns to Cool Crest Garden Golf
TaMya Bracy
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — A familiar bridge has reclaimed its place at Cool Crest Garden Golf.
The red bridge on the West Course, which was sold in 2019, has been returned to its original home.
Rick Gilmore, the owner of Cool Crest, said he bought the bridge six years ago from the original Cool Crest owners at an auction.
“I bought the bridge and some other things that I wanted to take care of, and took it over my house and saved them in storage,” he said. “I wound up buying up the entire property. I had the bridge set up behind my house, and I just decided to bring it back this year.”
Gilmore said he brought the bridge back to Cool Crest because he is considering moving from his home.
“I thought I’d go ahead and move the bridge before I do that, you know, I didn’t want to have it in place before I put my house up for sale,” he said.
The bridge was a course staple, according to Gilmore. He said he bought the bridge so it wouldn’t be thrown out.
“I think it has a good, warm feeling in their memories, and they like to come,” Gilmore said. “We have many, many people that have been here and returned from the past.”
After taking over the business, Gilmore said he’s happy to take part and own a piece of St. Joseph’s history.
“It’s part of my history. I’m about the same age as this business is,” he said. “I think it’s important to continue on with business that has prospered here.”
The bridge will make its official comeback when the course opens in April.