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Golf division proposes modest fee increases to fund capital backlog after record play
Summary
Salt Lake City’s golf division proposed small fee increases across six municipal courses to capture revenue after a record year and fund capital projects (irrigation, cart paths, restrooms). Staff projects roughly $1 million in additional revenue and outlined $15 million in near‑term projects and $33 million of unfunded improvements.
City golf staff proposed modest user‑fee increases at the six municipal courses to capture demand and fund capital reinvestment. Division director presented record play in 2025 (starts, 9‑hole equivalent rounds and utilization) and said that increased revenue and a steady user base justify incremental price adjustments.
Staff showed a breakdown of proposed weekday 9‑hole increases — in some cases $1–$3 depending on course — and said combined changes (plus program and tournament fee updates) would produce about $1 million in additional revenue to be reinvested in irrigation, tee‑box leveling, cart path replacement and maintenance buildings. Staff reported roughly $15 million in projects funded or planned for FY26 and a larger unfunded list estimated at about $33 million.
Council members emphasized keeping golf affordable for residents while addressing a large capital backlog and discussed how much the program should rely on user fees versus general fund support. Staff said many courses are priced at the higher end of the local market but that increases were designed to remain competitive and to reduce reliance on general‑fund subsidies over time.
