Harwich director reports strong course conditions, FY26 near forecast; app and events discussed

The Town of Harwich Golf Committee approved minutes from its May meeting and heard a director's report that the course is in good condition and municipal operations are tracking through the close of FY26.

"We're right where we should be on revenues and expenses," Director Roman said, adding that the town recently hired a new finance director who is helping close the fiscal year. Roman told members he expected annual pass sales to land near recent historical levels — roughly 1,250 passes — though junior and collegiate pass sales lag typical seasonal timing and often arrive later in the summer.

Roman reviewed recent and upcoming events, noting the Cape Cod Keenan Invitational drew about 100 players and the member-member tournament hosted roughly 120 players. He previewed a shotgun 'Bogey Loi' event on Friday with about 110 players and said the New England PGA Super Junior Day on the 29th had more than 100 junior sign-ups; staff are seeking volunteers for junior events.

On technology, Roman said staff are evaluating a tee-time lottery system (discussed as the Chelsea system) and are working with developers on necessary lottery features; if adopted, the committee could move to the system after testing and a fall procurement/bid timeline with transition planned for the following spring.

Staff also described operational changes: rangers have been replaced by GPS-equipped carts monitored from the pro shop to address pace-of-play and reduce payroll costs tied to higher minimum wages. Roman said the GPS system flags slow carts and allows staff to message groups directly.

The committee did not take new formal actions beyond approving the May minutes and adjourning; it asked staff to compile vendor quotes and technical details on driving-range and mat options and revisit those items at the July meeting.