FUQUAY-VARINA, N.C. -- A Fuquay-Varina golf course is closing its doors for good despite legal action by residents.

Crooked-Creek Golf Course is said to be millions of dollars in debt, and owners plan to sell the land to build up to 150 new homes.

"It was our dream and we wanted that sea of green view. Now, perhaps what we're gonna get is a sea of weeds or a sea of additional homes,” said golf course resident Donna Bertrand.

Donna Bertrand says her heart is broken. She and her husband Mark have lived at this property which overlooks the 18th green of Crooked Creek Golf Course for the past 10 years.

The two belong to "Friends of Crooked Creek," a group of 80 familes that continue to pursue legal action to keep the 21-year-old course open.

Despite last week's setback, in which the Wake County Superior Court Judge Bryan Collins sided with golf course owners, the group remains positive.

"And the judge's decision on Thursday didn't help, but it's not the end,” said Bertrand.

Those playing a final round of golf Sunday reflected on some of the fun times over the years.

“What are you going to miss most?” "Ahh, throwing my clubs on the back nine. Because it was so difficult. I wish they’d keep the front nine and bulldoze the back nine and we’d never have to play it again. But anytime you lose a golf course, especially a local golf course, you hate it, cause it’s a place that’s conveinent,” said Fuquay-Varina resident Carmen Trinkle.

Attorneys for Crooked Creek have told Time Warner Cable News in the past that the course is $3 million in debt and closing is the best decision.

"When you have an asset and somebody approaches you about purchasing that asset, you have to listen, so I don't know that the owners had much choice,” said Crooked Creek Golf Course GM Drew Smith.

The course's GM Drew Smith says he will miss the day to day interaction, charity events and memorials the most.

"It can be difficult, but we've had plenty of time to prepare for this. And I think most of our staff is happy that we're at that conclusion,” said Smith.

But for now, the “Friends of Crooked Creek” say they remain more motivated and focused then ever.

"We had a meeting here Thursday night and the fight goes on,” said Bertrand.

Lawyers on both sides were not available to speak on camera for this story.

There’s no word on any future court date.