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Sky Mountain reports record rounds and revenue; management asks for staffing and clubhouse design funds
Summary
Golf course manager Cameron Hamill told the council that rounds and revenue have surged in recent years; staff requested additional management and front‑desk personnel and proposed architect/engineering work for a clubhouse remodel and expanded facilities.
Representatives for Sky Mountain Golf Course presented revenue and usage figures to the council and asked for personnel and planning funds to support growth and an enlarged clubhouse project.
Cameron Hamill, who identified himself as a course manager, said the operation recorded more than 50,000 rounds in 2024 and has seen roughly a 75 percent revenue increase since 2020. "2024, we actually got over 50,000 rounds," Hamill told the council, adding that peak days approach 300 rounds and that the course now draws a substantial share of nonresident players.
Staff said current operations strain a two‑person front desk: volunteers and part‑time workers help, but managers said they need a dedicated director of golf or general manager to lead group sales, weddings and expanded food and beverage operations. The recommended personnel changes included a director of golf (to manage restaurant, group sales and events), an assistant pro/head professional role adjustment and additional cart/cleaning help to handle higher daily volumes. Staff estimated a full‑time management hire would add roughly $30,000–$40,000 in wages plus benefits.
On capital, course staff described a multi‑phase clubhouse project. Initial remodeling plans described roughly 1,600 square feet of footprint work, potentially about 2,400 square feet of remodel area including pro shop and cart storage, and an overall project discussion that included estimates rising toward $1.5–2.5 million for more complete work. Staff asked to proceed with an architect/engineering RFQ process; they said they had already solicited several firms and will return with more precise costings.
Staff also listed equipment needs already budgeted (fairway and rough mowers) and said current capital funds were being used to replace high‑cost equipment in phases.
No formal votes were taken; course staff requested council direction on proceeding with design procurement and a personnel plan.
