HomeMy Public PortalAbout11-Golf Department Report August 2019Monthly Department Report – Golf Course
Memo
To: City Council
From: Eric McCormick, Golf Superintendent
CC: Anette Spickard, City Manager
Date: 9/6/2019
Re: Monthly Department Report – August 2019
1. Weather:
Finally got some hot weather this month. Not as hot as in the past, but good grass growing weather.
2. Staff:
During the month of August, there were three full time employees and 11 seasonal bodies the end of
the month with four part timers. There is also one volunteer helping. It is working out to be about 8
full time seasonal which is under where we need to be. We had two more people come on the first of
the month. One was a returning staff person who has been great help. The situation is challenging but
making the best of it.
3. Greens:
The greens went through August in great shape. The new mowers and rollers improved the playability
quality. Staff had to baby a couple of greens, but the areas are hanging in there. Staff received a lot
of complements.
4. Tournaments:
August was tournament central. The Course housed the 2 Lady Best Ball, the Pro/AM, Club
Championship and Chapman. All of these were two-day tournaments.
5. Mosquitos:
Staff fogged the course once in August. The dry weather is helpful.
6. Equipment Maintenance:
The new equipment is great. There were a couple of updates and warranty issues, but the dealer has
been quick to take care of them. I never realized how much better the advancement in technology
was until we got to use the new equipment.
Monthly Department Report – Golf Course
7. Restaurant:
The restaurant has been busy and suffered some turnover. They have gone to a limited menu to
compensate. Banyans has had several events in the tent area with a few yet to go. They plan on
scheduling more next year.
8. Revenue:
Year to date, the revenue is running behind because of a cool October last fall and a late May opening
but by the end of August, the numbers were able to recover quite a bit. Still running about $6,000
behind last year but ahead of the 5-year average and budget.
9. Irrigation:
Irrigation has been running well with minimal problems or leaks. With everything grown back in,
staff has been able to go to an alternate day irrigation schedule which helps keep the course dryer.