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Parks and Recreation Department
Operating Under Council – Manager Government Since 1957
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Golf Advisory Commission Minutes, October 26, 2021
City Hall, Galesburg, Illinois
Meeting was called to order at 4:00 P.M.
Roll Call: Present: Members: Dave Selkirk, Paul Sandborg, Jerry Reynolds, Steve
Cheesman, Head Golf Professional Bryan Luedtke, Greenskeeper Matt Miles, Park
Superintendent Don Miles, Director of Parks & Recreation Tony Oligney-Estill
Absent: Rodney Bunch
Minutes of September 28, 2021 meeting were approved.
Greenkeeper Report:
Greenskeeper Matt Miles reported:
● The tees and approach areas were core aerified, verti cut and blown off.
● Fairway slicing has begun with the Bannerman tractor attachment.
● The leaf blowers have been set up and mulch kits have been put on the mower for the fall
leaf drop.
● Mowing down of tall no mow grass areas have been started and will continue.
Report was reviewed and accepted.
Golf Professional Report:
Head Golf Professional Bryan Luedtke reported:
● September Golf
o 3,974 rounds played. New September record of rounds played.
o Up over $3,000 in revenue for the month.
▪ Including $1,600 increase in merchandise sales
▪ Including $1,200 increase in food and beverage sales.
o Very busy month with lots of events and golf outings.
● 2021 Year-End “Super-Ball”
o 56 players competed which is down 4 players from 2020.
o The weather forecast was not very good. Staff feels that impacted participation.
o Turned out to be a great day with a few short showers.
● Miscellaneous Information
o There has been a 15% increase in participation in all the events for the 2021
season.
o Advertisements for Bunker Links were placed in two different issues of The Burg.
o Oktoberfest rates have begun.
▪ $19 for 18 holes and a cart
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▪ $14 for 9 holes and a cart
▪ Oktoberfest rates began on October 4th.
o Staff feel that our rates, customer service and condition of the course has enticed
players to leave other courses to come to Bunker Links.
o Revenue for 2021 is already $65,000 more than all of 2020. This means revenue
collected in October, November and December will only add to this total.
▪ Increased revenue includes $40,000 in golf fees.
▪ Increased revenue includes $6,000 in merchandise sales.
▪ Increased revenue includes $18,000 in food and beverage sales.
• Passes sold through 10/25/21. The amount listed for 2020 is for the entire year of 2020.
o Regular – 56, down 7 from 2020
o Senior – 114, up 18 from 2020
o Associate – 12, up 4 from 2020
o Family – 1, same as 2020
o Minor – 32, up 24 from 2020
o Junior – 10, down 3 from 2020
o Young Adult – 9, up 3 2020
o First Time Season Pass – 43, up 3 from 2020
o Default – 33, up 7 from 2020
• Total cards sold through 10/25/2021. The amount listed for 2020 is for the entire year of
2020.
o 10 Round (9 holes) – 10, down 2 from 2020
o 10 Round (18 holes) – 10, even with 2020
o 20 Round – 5, up 5 from 2020
o Default – 2, up 1 from 2020
Report was reviewed and accepted.
Old Business:
● There is no update concerning the edited Bunker Links Golf Course Policies and Rules of
Etiquette submitted to the City Manager last month. Director Oligney-Estill will follow up
with the City Manager and let him know a decision needs to be made soon as outings are
already starting to be booked for 2022.
● The golf simulator is up and running. It will open to the public November 2nd. Simulator
hours will be Tuesday from 8am to noon, Thursday from 6pm to 9pm, Saturday and Sunday
from 8am to noon. Reservations need to be made on-line through the City website.
Reservations need to be made at least one week in advance.
New Business:
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• Commissioner Reynolds would like to see Bunker Links replace its existing pull carts
with newer pull carts.
• Commissioner Reynolds suggested a few ways to combat the water issues on several
holes on the golf course. More information can be found on the City website under
Recreation/Bunker Links/Golf Simulator.
• A question was raised about supply chain issues and how that may/will affect product
inventory in 2022 and should we purchase product now to ensure we have what we need
for the start of the 2022 golf season. Director Oligney-Estill said he would follow up with
the Finance Department and let Head Golf Professional Luedtke know what the
purchasing procedure is.
• A question was raised about upgrades to Bunker Links such as the sound system and
adding more TVs. Director Oligney-Estill talked about the over all budget of the Parks
and Recreation Department for 2022 and that most all equipment/supplies that are not
necessary in 2022 were cut. There was discussion on if Bunker Links could purchase
some supplies/equipment using some of the additional revenue it has brought in this year.
Director Oligney-Estill said he would check on how the over all budget for Bunker Links
is to see if there are a few extra dollars that could be spent on non-budgeted items in
2021.
Citizen Comments:
• None.
Meeting adjourned at 5:06 P.M.
Next Golf Commission Meeting will be on November 23, 2021 at 4:00 P.M.
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Tony Oligney-Estill, Director of Parks and Recreation