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Parks and Recreation Department
Operating Under Council – Manager Government Since 1957
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Golf Advisory Commission Minutes, November 24, 2020
City Hall, Galesburg, Illinois
Meeting was called to order at 4:00 P.M.
Roll Call: Present: Members: Dave Selkirk, Steve Cheesman, Paul Sandborg, Rodney
Bunch, Jerry Reynolds, Greenskeeper Matt Miles, Head Golf Professional Bryan
Luedtke, Director of Parks & Recreation Tony Oligney-Estill
Absent: Park Superintendent Don Miles
Minutes of October 27, 2020 meeting were approved.
Greenkeeper Report:
Greenskeeper Matt Miles reported:
● Fall fertilizer was applied to rough areas that are in play.
● Rough areas with heigh cart traffic were aerified with the Bannerman fracture tines.
● Core aerification of the fairways were started.
● The irrigation system and golf course bathrooms have been shut down and winterized.
● Fall leaf blowing and mulching continued.
● Tall grass areas have been cut down.
● Dirt and seed work around the course were done.
● Repairs to 16 green from vandalism were accomplished. This hole has been shut down
for the remainder of the year to give the grass a chance to grow in. The hole will not be
open until Greenskeeper Miles determines the green is safe to play on again.
Report was reviewed and accepted.
Golf Professional Report:
Head Golf Professional Bryan Luedtke reported:
● October Golf
o Up over 700 rounds for the month compared to last October
o Over double the amount of paying rounds (426/864) compared to last October
o Up over $11,500 in total revenue for the month
o Food and Beverage up $3,000
o Merchandise down slightly ($900) from last October
o Range ball sales tripled from the previous year
● Spring SHAMBLE Rescheduled
o The event was cancelled in May and rescheduled to November 6th
o 68 players participated
o Beautiful day with warm and sunny weather
● Masters Pool
o 22 total players
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Operating Under Council – Manager Government Since 1957
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o 14 players played in the Skins Game
o No food or beverages were allowed in the clubhouse, so the turnout was a little
lighter this year
● November golf is booming
o On pace to quadruple the number of rounds from last November
o On pace to increase revenue over $12,000 from last November
o Lots of paying rounds with our $19 Octoberfest Special
o Lots of patio usage from this past summer through the fall
• Passes sold through 11/23/20. The amount listed for 2019 is for the entire year of 2019.
o Regular – 63, up 2 from 2019
o Senior – 96, down 6 from 2019
o Associate – 8, same as 2019
o Family – 1, same as 2019
o Minor – 8, down 6 from 2019
o Junior – 13, up 6 from 2019
o Young Adult – 6, down 3 2019
o First Time Season Pass – 40, up 9 from 2019
o Default – 26, up 11 from 2019
• Total cards sold through 11/23/2020. The amount listed for 2019 is for the entire year of
2019.
o 10 Round (9 holes) – 12, up 4 from 2019
o 10 Round (18 holes) – 10, down 6 from 2019
o 20 Round – 0, down 15 from 2019
o Default – 0, down 1 from 2019
Report was reviewed and accepted.
Old Business:
● None
New Business:
● Bryan had some ideas for the clubhouse in 2021.
o Add a camera showing the 18th green on a 15-minute tape delay so after people finish
playing, they can watch themselves on a TV that shows the video on a TV.
o Add electrical outlets on the patio.
o Add music/speakers to the clubhouse, patio, 1st tee, putting area and driving range.
o Add a larger TV for the clubhouse.
o Add portable heaters for the patio.
o Add rope lights around the patio.
Citizen Comments:
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Parks and Recreation Department
Operating Under Council – Manager Government Since 1957
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● None
Meeting adjourned at 4:25 P.M.
Next Golf Commission Meeting will be on March 23, 2021 at 4:00 P.M.
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Tony Oligney-Estill, Director of Parks and Recreation