Kingsway Golf Course reports no complaints amid unlimited public play approval

The Town of Yarmouth's Zoning Board of Appeals held a productive meeting on March 13, 2025, where they reviewed the performance of the Kingsway Golf Course following the approval of unlimited public play. The board received positive feedback regarding the golf course's operations, noting that concerns raised by local residents last year have been effectively addressed.

Attorney Reed reported that since the implementation of unlimited public play, there have been no complaints from neighbors regarding noise or disturbances. In response to previous issues, the golf course management has taken proactive measures, including erecting sound barriers and posting signs to encourage respectful behavior among patrons. These efforts appear to have been successful, as both the Amherst Police Department and the town's building department confirmed they have received no complaints in the past year.

The golf course reported a total of 16,159 rounds played in the previous year, with approximately 73% of those rounds attributed to public play. This represents a modest increase in activity compared to the previous year. The board noted that the Kingsway Golf Course's volume remains significantly lower than the town's other golf facilities, which hosted a total of 88,000 rounds.

Board members expressed satisfaction with the golf course's responsiveness to community concerns, highlighting the absence of opposition during the meeting. A letter from Stephen Day, chairman of the board of trustees for the Heatherwood Condominiums, further supported the continuation of unlimited public play, stating that the community has not experienced any negative impacts since the policy change.

As the meeting concluded, the board acknowledged the golf course's commitment to being a positive resource for the community and emphasized the importance of ongoing communication with residents. The Kingsway Golf Course's operations will continue to be monitored over the next three years to ensure that the interests of both the facility and the surrounding neighborhood are maintained.