Oldest continuously operated golf-shop in U.S. closes doors

The Klees Golf Shop in Beverly, Ill., has closed its doors after 109 years in the business. The past 20 years of its life were spent in the Beverly location. Owner Charles Klees, whose grandfather began the business, said health and age issues meant the shop’s time had come.

Click here to read an account of the store as prepared by the Beverly Review and posted on its website.