Gannonfield Golf Course marks 50th year as staff cite new equipment, ranger program and rising revenues

Gannonfield School Golf Course staff told the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board this month the course is marking its 50th year, has expanded staffing and equipment, and has seen revenue gains even as rounds played are slightly down. Director Zach (last name not specified) and Joe, the golf course superintendent, outlined equipment purchases, a new paid ranger program and recent vandalism incidents that prompted added security cameras. The course replaced several pieces of equipment and enlarged its cart fleet, Joe said. “We purchased 10 new golf carts. So we have a fleet of 30 total. So now we will now have over 30… So we now have 36 golf carts,” he said. Staff also acquired a new rough-area mower and a greens mower, purchased through the city fleet-replacement…