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Board tables junior golf camp proposal amid concerns over fee and schedule; staff will return with details
Summary
The Parks Board tabled approval of the 2025 junior golf program after board members and public commenters raised questions about the $100 fee, session length and transitions between age groups. Staff will invite the golf director to provide further details at a future meeting.
The Michigan City Parks and Recreation Board on May 21 tabled a proposed junior golf program after questions from board members and public commenters about cost, daily schedule and value compared with other youth offerings.
Paul Cornwell, the PGA golf director (referenced in the agenda), proposed a four‑session program with 45 minutes of instruction and 15 minutes on the course over four Tuesdays for a fee of $100 per child. Board members and members of the public questioned whether the time allocations allowed adequate transitions between groups and whether $100 for a four‑session program would limit participation.
Why it matters: Youth programming fees and schedules determine accessibility for families and affect participation rates; board members said they wanted more cost breakdown and operational detail before setting fees.
Discussion and next steps
Board members suggested alternatives—reducing fees, adjusting session durations, capping registration or confirming whether clubs, balls or shirts were included—and one member advised against making fee changes without consulting the golf pro. Several board members urged tabling to allow the golf director to present details on what the fee includes and on class size limits; one board member noted junior private‑lesson pricing as a reference point ($25 per private junior lesson for five lessons in past offerings).
A board member moved to table the junior golf item; the motion was seconded and carried by voice vote. Staff said they would ask Paul Cornwell to attend the next meeting or provide a written breakdown of fees, session logistics and enrollment caps.
