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Salina golf course saw more rounds and revenue in 2024 but higher operating costs and well repairs cut margins
Summary
Golf course pro Mike Hargrave told the Parks Board rounds and revenue were up in 2024, but unexpected expenses — especially part‑time staffing costs and repairs to irrigation wells — led to a poor financial result; staff plan tighter labor controls and a preventative well‑maintenance rotation for 2025.
At the Salina Parks and Recreation Board meeting, golf course professional Mike Hargrave reported that rounds and revenue at the municipal golf course increased in 2024 but expenses left the operation with a weak financial result.
"We did more rounds than we did the previous year. Our revenue is actually up as well. Unfortunately, we had a number of expenses kind of unforeseen that really hit us very hard," Hargrave said.
Hargrave told the board much of the expense…
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