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New Hope seeks capital repairs for regional par-3 golf course that serves 50-plus communities
Summary
Representatives and New Hope officials asked for an $835,000 appropriation to repair New Hope Village Golf Course, a par-3 course positioned as an affordable regional asset that attracts participants from more than 50 cities.
Representative Frazier presented House File 680, requesting capital funds to repair the New Hope Village Golf Course, a par-3 facility the representative described as a regional asset that attracts participants from more than 50 cities.
Rhys Berthof, city manager for New Hope, said the course is an economic and recreational resource and noted the city and course have a long record of serving beginner golfers and keeping the facility affordable. Testimony stated the bill requests $835,000 and referenced a drafting typo in the bill; the presenter said a $35,000 figure in the legislation is half of a specific cost line and would be corrected in drafting.
Committee members asked whether the site could be expanded to a larger course; city officials said the land is landlocked and remains a par-3 course. Speakers emphasized the course's regional role in introducing new players to golf and in supporting physical activity.
No committee vote on the appropriation was taken during the hearing.
