HomeMy WebLinkAboutGolf Commission Meeting Minutes 052521CITY OF GALESBURG
Parks and Recreation Department
Operating Under Council – Manager Government Since 1957
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Golf Advisory Commission Minutes, May 25, 2021
City Hall, Galesburg, Illinois
Meeting was called to order at 4:01 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 April 27, 2021 meeting were approved.
Greenkeeper Report:
Greenskeeper Matt Miles reported:
● Periods of extreme rain has made maintenance a challenge this month.
● The damaged area o the 16th green is filling in but is still not ready to be played on. The
plan is to open the green for play with pin placements near the front edge of the green on
Saturday May 29th for the summer golf season. The damaged area will remain roped off
and designated as ground under repair. The temporary green will still be maintained and
used periodically when additional maintenance to the ground under repair is needed
during normal golf traffic to ensure the pace of play continues without interruption and
for the safety of the staff.
● Commissioner Bunch asked if something could be done to have people driving carts to
stay on the path when leaving the tee on the 4th hole. Currently, people leave the tee area
and go left through a low spot on the course that is generally wet.
● Commissioner Bunch asked about the tree that was removed on the 13th hole. He asked if
a new tree would be planted in its place. Greenskeeper Miles said that area is swampy
and trees have a hard time securing its roots.
● Commissioner Cheesman asked about the length of the rough. He thought it was thicker
and taller than in the past. Greenskeeper Miles said the length is the same as it has been
in past years at 2.5”. The rough will thin out over the course of the summer as the
weather gets warmer and there is less rain.
Report was reviewed and accepted.
Golf Professional Report:
Head Golf Professional Bryan Luedtke reported:
● April Golf
o 2,602 rounds played (new April record)
o Over $3,200 in merchandise sold
o Almost double of any April on record
CITY OF GALESBURG
Parks and Recreation Department
Operating Under Council – Manager Government Since 1957
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o Food had a great month with almost $7,000 in sales
● 2021 Spring SHAMBLE
o 92 players / 23 teams
o Most participants ever for a Bunker Links Tournament
o Beautiful day (even with a frost delay)
o Three volunteers helped out that day: Bill Klapp-Skins, Jerry Reynolds-Scorer,
Paul Sanborg-Scorer
o $920 in total merchandise payout
● Next event: Senior’s Only “Super-Ball” / Thursday, June 10th
● “Eagle Eye” Camera System
o Up and running with a 15 minute delay
o Can run on the outside TV and/or on the inside TV
o Currently working out the bugs
o Lots of positive feedback
● NAPA Minor Golf Scholarship
o 14 applicants and winners
o Additional sponsors were found and all fees were paid
o 8 kids attended the City Council Meeting on May, 17, 2021.
o Each recipient was given a certificate and got to shake hands/fist bump the
Mayor.
• Passes sold through 5/24/21. The amount listed for 2020 is for the entire year of 2020.
o Regular – 54, down 9 from 2020
o Senior – 111, up 15 from 2020
o Associate – 12, up 4 from 2020
o Family – 1, same as 2020
o Minor – 27, up 19 from 2020
o Junior – 7, down 6 from 2020
o Young Adult – 9, up 3 2020
o First Time Season Pass – 42, up 2 from 2020
o Default – 32, up 6 from 2020
• Total cards sold through 5/24/2021. The amount listed for 2020 is for the entire year of
2020.
o 10 Round (9 holes) – 5, down 7 from 2020
o 10 Round (18 holes) – 5, down 5 from 2020
o 20 Round – 5, up 5 from 2020
o Default – 2, up 1 from 2020
Report was reviewed and accepted.
CITY OF GALESBURG
Parks and Recreation Department
Operating Under Council – Manager Government Since 1957
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Old Business:
● The Spring Special of $29 will go through May 31st. Starting June 1st, the course will go back
to regular pricing.
● Nick Draper refund has been processed.
New Business:
• None
Citizen Comments:
● Mayor Schwartzman was in attendance
Meeting adjourned at 4:49 P.M.
Next Golf Commission Meeting will be on June 22, 2021 at 4:00 P.M.
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Tony Oligney-Estill, Director of Parks and Recreation