GOLF COURSES | DARREN HOWARD
GOLF COURSES DARREN HOWARD The 2020 golf season was a little different to say the least. Golf
Merchandise sales began later than usual, but since then we have
Operations officially started on time - May 18 for the Championship
seen a steady increase in business. Although we are carrying
Course and May 25 for the Mountain Course. For the first month
less products as in years past, the selection is great and our
and a half, the maximum daily rounds due to COVID-19 restrictions
merchandising staff can always special order items. We have great
was 144 players per day at the Championship Course and 140 at the
holiday gift options so make sure to stop by!
Mountain Course. Maximum capacity moved to 192 players per day in July and August for the Championship Course and 180 players per day at the Mountain Course.
Both golf courses opened with and maintained great condition this season thanks to Golf Course Superintendent Jeff Clouthier and his staff. Now that the season is complete, our golf maintenance crew
Demand, as you can see on the chart, was very high due to golfers
will continue with bunker and tree work as well as the addition of the
returning to the sport, new golfers taking up the game, and people
final ladies’ red tees.
just enjoying being outside and feeling safe in the golf environment. Golf lessons this year have been very popular. We hope that people see the great benefits from one-on-one instruction, just another COVID-19 silver lining..
GOALS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS Beginning of the season goals: • Open the driving range safely. • Open the golf courses safely.
This year, since we were unable to hold our normal Multi-Vendor
• Sanitize the carts and range areas daily.
Demo Days, we offered individual Vendor Fitting Days. Club sales hit
• Maintain and provide as many services as possible with current
an all-time high as individuals were able to spend quality time getting professionally fit for new clubs.
COVID-19 restrictions. • Manage our operations to the bottom-line.
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