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Fernandina Beach Golf Club reports stronger November revenue, new mowers and volunteer cleanup
Summary
General Manager Jeffrey Biggers told the board November rounds and revenues rose year-over-year, two new fairway mowers arrived, volunteers cleared debris in a six-day project, and memberships stood at 141 as of Dec. 16.
Jeffrey Biggers, general manager for Fernandina Beach Golf Club, gave a staff report on Dec. 23 showing year-over-year gains and recent equipment arrivals. He reported 3,368 total rounds in November (911 more than November of the prior year) and total golf course revenue of $106,912, including $37,073 in cart fees and $59,076 in green fees. Pro-shop merchandise sales exceeded $10,000 for the month.
Membership sales have been steady; Biggers said the club had sold 141 memberships by Dec. 16, including a small number of junior memberships. He said food-and-beverage revenue in November rose by about $7,000 to $34,519.
On maintenance and equipment, Biggers said the course received two fairway mowers that day (John Deere machines), one of which has a verticutting attachment that should improve fairway conditioning. Staff are still awaiting the greens mowers. He said old equipment will be returned to the city for disposal. "We just got those in today... Christmas present today," he said of the new fairway mowers.
Biggers also praised a six-day volunteer effort by the Friends of Fernandina Beach Golf, saying 20-plus volunteers and staff cleared debris, opened sightlines and improved playability on multiple holes. He recommended continuing the partnership annually. On agronomy, he said wet conditions have encouraged turf issues in low areas and staff are working on treatments and quotes for a lean-to shed to store equipment.
Board members asked for specifics on bunker sand and were told the club has sand reserves used for aerification and will confirm whether additional sand deliveries are needed. The board closed the meeting after brief member comments praising staff for recovery work after recent storms.
