After CourseCo indicated it was no longer interested in being the operator of the course, the city has decided to assume operation through the use of a nonprofit community fund. The property was donated to the city in 1957 under the condition that it must include development of an 18-hole course, but officials are now also…
Meetings Set for Direction of Utah, California Courses
The city of Logan, Utah will hold a public hearing on January 29 to discuss the controversy over its talks with Great Life Golf & Fitness for management of Logan River GC. Also on January 29 In Stockton, Calif., a City Council meeting will update the status of Swenson Park GC and a plan to…
Great Falls, Mont. Selects CourseCo for Course Management
Pictured: Anaconda Hills GC The city’s Anaconda Hills Golf Course and Eagle Falls Golf Club will now be operated by the California-based firm, effective February 1. Great Falls Mayor Bob Kelly said he was most impressed by CourseCo’s ideas for having the courses “not just be for golfers anymore,” with plans for movie nights, campouts…
Livermore, Calif. Moves Forward with Full-Lease Option for Las Positas GC
Because of concerns over growing operating costs and debt, the city had explored converting the 27-hole property into a sports park or selling it for development. But strong support from residents helped to prompt the city council’s unanimous decision to negotiate a full-lease agreement with CourseCo, the Petaluma, Calif.-based management firm that has been a…
‘Hand Over’ of Eaton Canyon GC Cancelled
After it appeared that Los Angeles (Calif.) County would give the Pasadena, Calif. course to the city of Pasadena, to be turned into a park, residentswere preparing to voice their concerns at a June 11 meeting. citing fears that the property would become a haven for the homeless and lead to an increase in crime. But…
Residents “Loud and Clear” About Keeping Los Lagos GC Open
The average rounds of golf played at the San Jose, Calif., golf course have declined more than 28% since it opened in 2002, and it costs the city up to $1.7 million annually, but residents are adamant about maintaining the amenity. Despite years of declining usage and rising costs, a recent survey suggests San Jose,…
Napa (Calif.) GC Increases F&B Business Sixfold
Boosted by the opening of a banquet hall two years ago, revenue at the municipal property in Kennedy Park has risen from $1.45 million in 2013 to $2.63 million last year. Food concessions, which totaled $211,387 in 2013, reached $1.31 million in 2015.
Audit Critiques Financial Management of Juniper GC
The independent audit report found that the Redmond, Ore., golf course began facing budgeting dysfunction after the former General Manager resigned in early 2015, noting the management has not shown proper control over deposits, collections, and billing, has increased food-and-beverage costs, and overstates revenues and payroll costs.
Battle Begins Over Proposal to Sell San Jose’s 9-Hole Rancho Del Pueblo Golf Course
The mayor says the course can’t make money and its sale is needed to help address a serious budget crisis. Residents say it is one of their few affordable recreational options and could jeopardize the city’s First Tee program.