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Braintree golf course reports strong post‑pandemic demand, seeks capital for sustainability and electrification
Summary
Town golf officials told the Ways and Means Committee the course is self‑sustaining, saw growing participation since COVID, hosts more tournaments and youth programs, and seeks capital for moisture‑sensing equipment, course maintenance and a future plan to electrify carts.
Darren Brown, golf director for the Town of Braintree, told the Ways and Means Committee on May 19 that the municipal course has rebounded since the pandemic, is largely self‑sustaining through user fees, and is pursuing capital investments focused on sustainability and customer service.
Brown said the course is celebrating its 70th year under town ownership and has experienced a multi‑year “golf boom” with more junior players and women participants. Revenue drivers include expanded shotgun tournaments (from about a dozen to 24 this year) and fully subscribed junior…
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