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Course revenue and rounds climb as staff says irrigation will help long-term recovery
Summary
Course staff reported rounds rose from about 17,000 to roughly 32,000 year-over-year and revenue is roughly 12% higher in early months; staff said irrigation and other improvements should bring the course to break‑even or profitability in coming years.
A staff member reported that rounds at the Lago Vista golf course nearly doubled from about 17,000 to about 32,000 in the past year and that early-year revenues are about 12% higher, changes the staffer credited to operational improvements and marketing.
"When I came here... we did 17,000 rounds of golf. This last year, we did about 32,000 rounds of golf," the staff member said, adding that rounds were up roughly 20% and revenue about 12% through the first third of the fiscal year. He said prior fiscal losses narrowed substantially over recent years and that, barring major events, the course could be at break‑even by 2026–27 and likely in the black by 2027–28.
The staffer cautioned several unknowns remain: weather, equipment failures and construction contingencies could change financial outcomes. He also noted modest fee increases (a $2 weekday increase and a $5 weekend increase) that staff said remain below competitor municipal rates and helped improve the bottom line.
Staff described the irrigation project as a critical next investment to stabilize turf, improve playability and support further revenue gains. He also mentioned an intended review with the USGA under Project Muni that could yield a matched grant in the mid‑range (committee discussion referenced amounts stated as between "10 and 15" which the staff said must be locally matched).
Provenance: financial figures and outlook expressed by staff in SEG 262–276 and SEG 287–296; grant discussion in SEG 333–353.
Speakers quoted or referenced: Staff member (course staff).
