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Waverly Municipal Golf Course posts record rounds, reports about $70,000 net
Summary
The Waverly Golf Commission presented its annual report: a record 30,840 rounds, growth in junior participation and fundraising events, and a net positive operating result of about $70,000 that removed the need for a municipal subsidy this year.
Jerry Hankner, chair of the Waverly Golf Commission, gave the commission—s annual report to the City Council, listing course improvements, programming numbers and financial results.
Hankner said the course recorded 30,840 rounds during the season and noted records in daily nine-hole rounds, weekday 18-hole rounds and young-adult college rounds. The commission reported 385 season passes sold, record participation in junior programs and tournaments, and a first-place showing for Waverly Shellrock at a district meet that qualified the team for state competition. The commission also hosted a veterans— appreciation outing in September with 136 players (including 50 veterans) that raised $6,100 for local veterans charities and an annual junior golf fundraiser that raised $2,800.
"Another accomplishment that we had that isn't part of the slideshow was that the golf course ended up netting about a $70,000 profit and didn't need the subsidy this last year," Hankner told the council.
Council members asked about the longevity of the invitational (Hankner clarified the event is an invitational that honors prior participants with reserved spots), how rounds compared to the prior year (staff said figures were comparable and revenues were slightly ahead), and plans for the clubhouse remodel (staff said a proposal would be brought back on Nov. 17 for council consideration). Council members praised staff and volunteers for the record participation and financial improvements.
Why it matters: The municipal golf course is a city-operated recreation amenity with programming and events that generate revenue and community engagement. The reported operating surplus and strong junior-program participation reduce pressure on the general fund and support ongoing facility investments.
What happened next: The commission will return with details about a proposed clubhouse remodel; no formal council action was taken at this meeting.
