ANN ARBOR, Michigan — The City of Ann Arbor is facing backlash after confirming that beavers living in a creek at the city-owned Leslie Park Golf Course were euthanized, sparking disappointment ...

Washtenaw County officials’ decision to euthanize a family of beavers at Leslie Park Golf Course in Ann Arbor has sparked controversy among residents and animal advocates.

They looked into one for Leslie Park in 2016, but the lowest bid was $429,900 and that was cost prohibitive, Doug Kelly, the city’s golf director, told council in a memo.

But Monday's playoff hole at a rain-soaked Leslie Park Golf Course was considerably less stressful, she said. Teeing off alongside Hoffman at Leslie Park's par 5 first hole was teammate Bethany French ...