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Cypress Head reports revenue gains; advisory board urges faster bunker, tee‑box and parking improvements
Summary
Kemper Sports reported strong rounds and year‑to‑date revenue at Cypress Head Golf Club, and the golf advisory board urged quicker action on bunker renovation, tee box rebuilding and parking‑lot appearance; staff said bids are in for bunker work with construction expected in September–November.
Kemper Sports general manager Jeff Dayton reported to the City Council that Cypress Head Golf Club posted steady rounds and year‑to‑date revenues, and he outlined near‑term capital work. The city’s golf advisory board followed with concerns about course appearance and operations.
Dayton said February through April were financially positive: “Year to date, our revenues were 1,560,000.00, which is under budget actually by 36,000,” he reported, and noted net promoter and course condition scores in the 90s. He also noted about 31,000 rounds year‑to‑date and Fundraising and youth programming such as junior clinics and Drive, Chip & Putt events.
On capital work, Dayton said the course plans a bunker renovation and that two bids have come in; staff expect to select a contractor based on responsiveness and responsibility and begin work in September with completion by November. The greens aeration and other maintenance items were also discussed.
The golf advisory board urged faster scheduling for the bunker work, recommended rebuilding tee boxes that are undersized and wearing thin, and suggested improvements to the entry/parking lot appearance — a board member estimated the parking‑lot enhancement could cost up to $100,000 though others suggested less costly fixes could help. The board also raised concerns about food and beverage service hours and adherence to contract staffing levels for the course clubhouse.
City and Kemper staff said Kemper is responsible for course parking‑lot maintenance and that the bunker project timeline reflects bids and the operator’s procurement schedule. No formal council action was taken on course recommendations; staff said they would coordinate next steps with Kemper.
