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Pharr golf director reports near break-even August revenues, highlights new pump and maintenance plans
Summary
Golf Director Will Brousse told the Pharr advisory committee that August revenues were $69,510.80 against $70,006.54 in expenditures, narrowing the year-to-date deficit; he described a newly installed irrigation pump, upcoming aerification, staffing needs and stronger event and pro-shop sales. The committee approved the status report.
Will Brousse, Pharr’s golf director, told the advisory committee the golf operation posted August revenues of $69,510.80 and expenditures of $70,006.54, leaving a monthly loss of $1,143.41 and a year-to-date deficit of $147,860.85. “For the month of August, we had revenues of $69,510.80, expenditures $70,006.54 with 21¢, leaving us with a loss of $1,143.41 on the year, negative $147,860.85,” he said.
Brousse credited stronger sales in higher‑value rounds and auxiliary categories for the improved performance. He said green fees and range‑related income rose year over year, and cited increases in cart rentals and club rentals. “It’s only through the hard work of our staff that we have there,” he said, praising cross‑departmental support from Parks & Rec, Public Works and Public Utilities.
The director reviewed recent events that boosted visibility and participation, including a well‑attended tournament and a Trucker Appreciation Day in which Public Utilities prepared and cooked hundreds of patties for distribution. He presented photos and short video clips of tournaments and new facility work, including a repaved and restriped parking lot and refurbished clubhouse handrails.
Brousse announced that a new irrigation pump arrived in late August and began delivering improved pressure after initial installation challenges. He said crews observed first good flows during a Thursday afternoon test and that the pump should support planned aerification of greens around mid‑to‑late September. The golf staff also plans to install a second fountain after securing additional wiring with help from a local HOA to improve pond circulation.
Staffing and maintenance were recurring themes. Brousse said one groundskeeper is on FMLA and he asked the committee to consider a part‑time seasonal hire to cover kitchen needs following the end of ARP funding. He said thin‑tine aerification is planned and that the new pump capacity is critical for post‑aerification watering.
The committee discussed course condition, social media criticism and customer pricing. Brousse disputed the implication that conditions had not improved, noting the course remained open during heavy rains when other courses closed because of cart‑path technology. He said green fees for an 18‑hole round with a cart remain $41 before twilight and that only minor food and a membership subcategory saw small price adjustments.
Board members raised recurring complaints about patrons using their personal carts too near greens. Brousse said staff currently use reminders and peer enforcement, and could require repeat offenders to park their personal carts and use rental carts; commissioners suggested establishing a documented log of incidents and considering charges or bans for repeat violations.
Following discussion, the committee moved and seconded a motion to approve the status report for the golf course, pro shop and kitchen operations; the motion passed by voice vote. The meeting adjourned shortly afterward.
The transcript does not state the committee’s meeting date for this record, though members referenced approval of minutes from 09/02/2025 earlier in the agenda. No ordinances or formal resolutions were introduced during this segment; actions recorded were procedural approvals of minutes and the status report.
