By David Howell
North Mississippi Herald
ENID Lake  – Officials at George W. Payne Cossar State Park celebrated the grand reopening of the 18-hole putt-putt golf course Friday following an extensive renovation. The work included replacing timbers, installing new carpet along with refurbishing some of the obstacles on the course and replacing others.

“We are working to do everything we can to promote the park and upgrading this course will be a boost for us,” reported the park’s new director, Joe Pettis. The obstacles include the “Tallahatchie River Bridge,” a ping pong hole, loops, ramps and tunnels.

The encompassing fence was also painted, along with the old concession stand, giving the entire operation a facelift. The course is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., seven days a week, weather permitting. The cost is $2 per person, plus $4 admission to the park.

“It’s been a good project and a much-needed project,” added Pullen, who works across the state on repairs and restorations at MDWFP’s 23 state parks.