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Snowflake council discusses free green-fee policy for high school golfers, flags $8M subsidy
Summary
At a June 3 worksession the Snowflake Town Council discussed a proposal to restore year-round free green fees for high school golfers and their coaches and reviewed broader golf-course funding concerns; the minutes record the town has subsidized the course by more than $8 million over the past decade.
The Snowflake Town Council discussed a proposal at its June 3 worksession to provide year-round free green fees to high school golfers and their coaches, saying consistent access could help student-athletes improve beyond the short local golf season. The town's minutes record that green fees had been free in the past but were curtailed in recent years.
Council members and staff discussed safeguards to prevent misuse, noting the coach would maintain the roster and remove players who break rules. No individual speaker is attributed to the proposal in the minutes; the record attributes the discussion to council members collectively and does not show a formal motion or vote.
The worksession also broadened into a discussion about golf-course operations and finances. The minutes state the town has subsidized the course by more than $8 million over the last 10 years and that facilities issues remain. Council members suggested options to increase revenue and usage, including returning to month-to-month memberships, allowing private-cart riders to ride for free, pursuing ways to attract more golfers and exploring a night driving range. The minutes do not record any formal decision or timeline for next steps.
The council did not adopt a formal policy during the worksession. Staff were asked to keep working on options and to return with more information for future consideration.
