Smithfield confirms golf course superintendent, approves small green‑fee increase

The Smithfield City Council confirmed Zachary Smyr as the permanent Birch Creek Golf Course superintendent and approved a resolution to adjust the city's prevailing fee schedule for the golf course.

Zachary Smyr, who had served as interim superintendent since April 2025, was introduced with family present and confirmed by council motion and vote.

Eric, the city golf pro, presented the fee change proposal and said it would "match where Logan River currently is this year," explaining the change is effectively about 10¢–20¢ per hole and could increase tee‑time spacing slightly. The fee adjustment will take effect on April 1, 2026; punch passes and season passes will be adjusted consistent with the new rates.

Why it matters: The personnel action fills a long‑time course leadership role and the fee change aligns Smithfield with comparable local rates while preserving current rates until next spring.

Details and vote: Councilmember Wade moved to confirm Smyr as superintendent; the motion passed. For the fee resolution (2025‑10), council discussed punch passes and season passes, then moved and approved the resolution; the motion passed unanimously.

Next steps: The city will implement the new fee schedule starting April 1, 2026, and coordinate communication to regular players about punch pass and season pass options.