HomeMy WebLinkAboutGolf Commission Meeting Minutes 042721CITY OF GALESBURG
Parks and Recreation Department
Operating Under Council – Manager Government Since 1957
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Golf Advisory Commission Minutes, April 27, 2021
City Hall, Galesburg, Illinois
Meeting was called to order at 4:02 P.M.
Roll Call: Present: Members: Dave Selkirk, Steve Cheesman, Paul Sandborg, Jerry
Reynolds, Rodney Bunch, Greenskeeper Matt Miles, Head Golf Professional
Bryan Luedtke, Park Superintendent Don Miles, Director of Parks & Recreation
Tony Oligney-Estill
Absent:
Minutes of March 23, 2021 meeting were approved after Dave Selkirk asked why the document
from the Head Golf Professional that showed all the accomplishments from 2020 were not in the
minutes. Tony Oligney-Estill stated that additional documents cannot be added and that is why
the statement in the Golf Professional Report said “Bryan Luedtke started his report by recapping
all the craziness and highlights of 2020.” Tony said he would try to find a way to add the
information on that document into the minutes.
Greenkeeper Report:
Greenskeeper Matt Miles reported:
● The sand bunkers were edged and had more sand added to them.
● The irrigation system has been fired up for the season.
● The bathrooms are now open for use.
● Tees were aerified with slicing tines.
● Greens have been core aerified. Sand and fertilizers were applied to fill in the holes.
● The repairs to the 16th green from vandalism last fall is still ongoing. The sod declined
rapidly from two hot days earlier this month from a lack of a root system. Since then, the
weather has been very cold which has prohbitied the area to grow and heal.
● A joint effort between the Parks, Water and Traffic Divisions’ employees have poured
the footings for the new location of the flagpole and camera pole behind the 18th green.
● Junior tees are all out and ready to be used.
Report was reviewed and accepted.
Golf Professional Report:
Head Golf Professional Bryan Luedtke reported:
● March Golf
o 1,070 rounds played (new March record)
o Over $2,100 in merchandise sold
o Almost double of any March on record
o Food and beverage up over double from previous March
CITY OF GALESBURG
Parks and Recreation Department
Operating Under Council – Manager Government Since 1957
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● 2021 Masters Pool
o Full field of 42 participants (25 in 2020 due to COVID)
o 32 players participated in the Skins Game
o Best turnout ever for the Skins Game
o Had 4 women participate (3 in the Skins Game & pool and 1 in just the pool)
o $420 in total merchandise payout
● Next event: Spring Shamble – 16 teams already signed up. Expect a total of 18 to 20
teams to participate.
● New Golf Outings booked for 2021
o Galesburg Christian School
o GHS Baseball Fundraiser
o Knoxville Legion
o Abingdon Legion
o OSF Men’s League
● NAPA Minor Golf Scholarship
o 13 applications, possibly a 14th
o 8 scholarships given out
o Dozen golf balls for each individual
o A 9th scholarship was donated by a person that contacted Dave Selkirk
o Commission decided to provide scholarships to the remaining 5 applicants if the
person that contacted Dave Selkirk cannot find 5 more donors sometime this
summer
• Passes sold through 4/27/21. The amount listed for 2020 is for the entire year of 2020.
o Regular – 52, up 11 from 2020
o Senior – 107, up 11 from 2020
o Associate – 12, up 4 from 2020
o Family – 1, same as 2020
o Minor – 7, down 1 from 2020
o Junior – 6, down 7 from 2020
o Young Adult – 9, up 3 2020
o First Time Season Pass – 39, down 1 from 2020
o Default – 27, up 1 from 2020
• Total cards sold through 4/27/2021. The amount listed for 2020 is for the entire year of
2020.
o 10 Round (9 holes) – 0, down 12 from 2020
o 10 Round (18 holes) – 4, down 6 from 2020
o 20 Round – 4, up 4 from 2020
o Default – 2, up 1 from 2020
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Operating Under Council – Manager Government Since 1957
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Report was reviewed and accepted.
Old Business:
● The Commission decided to extend the $29 spring special through May to give the 16th green
more time to heal.
New Business:
• Nick Draper asked for a full refund as BNSF Railroad has transferred him to Lincoln,
NE. The commission decided to pro-rate his refund by deducting the 6 rounds he has
played this year. Bryan will get Tony the information and Tony will submit the refund
request to the Finance Department.
• Dave Selkirk shared a comment from a golfer that would like to see a tee box added to
the 7th hole that is between the existing tee box and the junior tee for super seniors. Bryan
Luedtke added that by adding a tee box in this location, it would make the 7th hole a par 4
for women instead of its current par 5 status. This would then make the course an overall
par 71 for both men and women. Currently it is a par 71 for men and a par 72 for women.
Citizen Comments:
● Peter Schwartzman suggested that we do a presentation for the youth receiving the golf
scholarships prior to the May 17th City Council Meeting. Tony said he would speak with
Administration to try and make this happen.
Meeting adjourned at 5:03 P.M.
Next Golf Commission Meeting will be on May 25, 2021 at 4:00 P.M.
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Tony Oligney-Estill, Director of Parks and Recreation