Oak Hills sees revenue uptick; restaurant and golf report increased activity

John Lloyd reported June 26 that the Oak Hills restaurant is seeing month-to-month improvement, with a strong May and an even stronger June to date. Lloyd said the restaurant hosted 26 private events in the last month and has increased non-golf customer traffic, crediting staff training, menu testing and new signage.

"We've invested in a beautiful array of flowers on the porch… and we've successfully implemented signage on the course for improved takeout service for golfers in a hurry," John Lloyd said. He added the restaurant is working to educate customers on QR ordering and will run a band lineup beginning July 4.

Golf professional Paul reported the course is busy through the summer and that membership and outing activity are up. He said the course had 1,097 golf memberships since Jan. 1, compared with 1,090 at the same point last year, and that 14 outings have been held with many more scheduled.

Paul described new programming ideas including "9-and-dine" and family golf opportunities aimed at bringing grandparents and young children for short rounds. Board members discussed forward tees for shorter play, the use of temporary tees for juniors and the need for designated handicap-cart procedures.

On handicap carts, the authority confirmed an existing policy: patrons who present a valid handicap sticker at check-in are logged in the tee system and granted access. Trustees proposed issuing a cart flag at check-in to visibly identify handicap carts and require return of the flag at round end; staff said they can implement the flag system if the board directs it.

Overall, the reports underscored strong revenue performance and new programming designed to broaden participation.