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Golf Board
2023 Annual Report
December 13, 2023
413 South Bryan Avenue
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The Golf Board advises and makes recommendations to the Director of Community
Services and the City Council as to rules, regulations, policies, administrative and budgetary
matters pertaining to the operation and maintenance of all City owned golf courses; City
Park Nine, Collindale and SouthRidge.
The City of Fort Collins Golf Board held 6 Regular meetings and a Course Outing in May.
Board Members were Patrick Dawson, John Litel, Jon Schmunk, Melissa King & Ross
Liggett. John Litel resigned from the Board in February.
The Board elected officers were Ross Liggett, Board Chairperson, along with Melissa King,
as Board Vice Chairperson and Jon Schmunk as Board Secretary.
Jeni Arndt served as City Council Liaison to the Board. Mike Calhoon, Director of Parks,
along with Scott Phelps, Manager of Golf, Kristin Flower, Finance Analyst, and Dawn Worth,
Business Support, provided staff support to the Board. Liz Danzig, Valerie Van Ryn & Emily
Haukeness provided Marketing support.
1. GOLF BOARD STRUCTURE AND GOALS
Continued to be advocates for City of Fort Collins Golf Division.
Advocates for sustainable improvements.
The Board advocated for the Youth Scholarship Fund.
o It was determined that a citizen committee, with guidance from City Give, would
be taking over the Scholarship Fund after this year.
In September the City Council voted to absorb the Golf Board into the Parks &
Recreation Board. Golf Board Members had the opportunity to transfer to the P&R
Board.
o Patrick Dawson was the only member who chose to do so.
o He will take feedback from the golf constituents to the P&R Board.
2. BUDGET/FEES
The Board was updated regarding the financial status of the Golf Division.
Reviewed the 2024 fees in April & October.
3. ROUNDS/ANNUAL PASS SALES
In 2023 we had 99,414 8-hole rounds. This is a 5.04% increase from last year.
We sold 563 annual passes.
o This is 14% down from 2022, youth passes being the largest decrease.
o There were more Youth on Course rounds, than youth pass rounds in
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2023.
o 2024 passes were sold at the 2023 rates, in hopes of increasing sales.
4. NEW POINT OF SALE SYSTEM
Staff continued to learn the reporting features of the system.
Continued marketing through Pitch.
o Lightspeed marketing tool
5. MARKETING
Regional Partnerships
o Continued to research opportunities for partnerships.
o The Birdie Alliance program continued, with the cities of Boulder, Este Park &
Greeley, exchanging complementary rounds that were used to incentivize the
Super Pass value and for Marketing Promotions.
Social Media
o Created consistent social media presence.
o Staff recruitment
o Continued monthly newsletter.
o Live League & Tournament posts
Golf Specials & Course Promotions
o Green Saver
o Holiday Promotion
o League Promotions
o Event Rental Space Promotion
o Non-PT & Off-Season Rates
Tournament Kits
o Updated with 2023 fee increases.
o Given out with donation requests.
Junior Golf
o Awarded a total of $8,050 to 119 Youth Scholarship applicants.
o Updated website to better highlight Junior golf.
o 5th graders golf for free golf program
o Junior golf camps
o Youth on Course
o Promoted Junior Passes
o No per play fee
o 6 additional buddy visits
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Digital & Print
o Cart Plaquards
o Materials for annual pass vs. premier card comparison
o Fee sheets
o Facility television monitor ads
o Advertisements at CSU games.
Partnerships
o Continued our partnership with CSU Athletics & Poudre School District
Sponsorships
o Elevations
o Scorecards & 4th of July Tournament at City Park Nine.
o Dellenbach
o Scorecards
o Pedersen Toyota
o Sponsored the range balls.
6. COURSE UPDATES/EVENTS
The Golf Professionals presented to the Board in February
The City Championship was held at all three courses.
CSU intermural leagues played at all three courses.
The Women’s Open was held at Collindale & Southridge.
City Park Nine
o Updated signs at the course.
o Contract extension for Matt Magley, City Park Nine, Golf Professional, was
discussed in October.
o Groomed the course for cross country skiing.
Collindale
o Rebuilt diversion structure.
o Held the 2nd Annual Fireworks event in celebration in September.
o A portion of the proceeds went to the Youth Scholarship Fund.
o Completed concrete cart path widening.
o Replaced refrigeration unit in the restaurant at Collindale.
o HVAC updates took place in the clubhouse.
o ADA restroom improvements.
o Irrigation ditch diversion.
o Bids for concrete expansion.
o Fuel tanks replaced.
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Southridge
o The irrigation project was completed in May.
o Installed pond lining & wet well on hole #5.
o Dredged pond on #11 & #12.
o Replaced safety netting along Lemay.
o ADA restroom improvements.
o Repaired flooding in clubhouse.
7. SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES
The Board was strong advocates for the Southridge irrigation & native grass project.
Continued integration of electric and hybrid equipment at all courses.
8. POLICIES & PROCEDURES
The Board reviewed policy updates in October.
9. STAFF UPDATES
City Park Nine
o Nate Blackwell was hired as a Technician.
Southridge
o Ken Smith retired after 30+ years of service.
o Evan Forgue was hired as the Assistant Superintendent.
Collindale
o Tim Miller completed QS pesticide applicator & Toro Mechanic training in
Minneapolis.