Bucketsofjoy
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Ok, so... I've been appointed to the commissioners board that supervises our golf course (Municipal). Our club pro recommended me for the gig and sure enough I got it. I'm pretty excited about it, but equally nervous. I thought calling out on here for some advice might give me an edge going into the first few meetings.
A little about our club - Municipal. Small town (<3,000). Mostly retirees. In the middle of nowhere. The course was built in the early 70s. It's a short track, but it's really in a terrific location. Membership is cheap, daily rounds are pretty cheap too. We kind of have to stay at that price because Arkansas's #1 ranked public course is just 20 minutes away, and people will just play there if we begin to approach their fees. The course doesn't really need re-designed or anything, it just lacks a lot of appearance related upkeep.
My main question is who has been in this situation, and what advice can you pass along? Also, what are some practical ways to improve course appearance without breaking the bank?
A little about our club - Municipal. Small town (<3,000). Mostly retirees. In the middle of nowhere. The course was built in the early 70s. It's a short track, but it's really in a terrific location. Membership is cheap, daily rounds are pretty cheap too. We kind of have to stay at that price because Arkansas's #1 ranked public course is just 20 minutes away, and people will just play there if we begin to approach their fees. The course doesn't really need re-designed or anything, it just lacks a lot of appearance related upkeep.
My main question is who has been in this situation, and what advice can you pass along? Also, what are some practical ways to improve course appearance without breaking the bank?