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Raintree Golf reports revenue gains, warns of $1M+ irrigation need; city and manager discuss resident discounts
Summary
Troon representatives reported 2025 revenue increases at Raintree Golf & Events Center, proposed savings for long‑term irrigation replacement (pipes estimated at $1–2 million), and discussed resident discounts via the city's core membership. Councilors asked for verification of resident verification logistics and welcomed plans for community outreach.
Raintree Golf & Events Center’s manager and Troon representative delivered an annual update to the Environment & Parks Committee, reporting improved revenue across rounds, banquets and operations and outlining large upcoming capital needs.
Nick Bednar, Troon representative, said rounds at Raintree were down 2.5% in 2025 compared with 2024 but that revenue finished above budget in several categories and net operating income (reported as EBITDA in the presentation) was higher than in prior years. "Revenues were up $200,000 from prior year, and net operating income was up $105,000 from prior year," he said, and separately the presentation listed EBITDA at $335,000 for 2025. Bednar described outings as reliable, higher‑value business and banquet revenue as a growing source (approaching $500,000 in total banquet revenue in 2025).
Bednar said the course needs long‑term investment in irrigation infrastructure: pumps and satellites have been replaced, but the buried pipe network remains the most expensive component. "The pipes happen to be the most expensive component and are going to run in, you know, over $1,000,000, probably more like 2,000,000 for an 18 hole golf course," he said. To prepare for that, the course and city have discussed establishing an interest‑bearing reserve into which annual profits would be deposited to accumulate for large capital projects.
Service Director Valerie Carr and council members discussed resident discounts. Carr described a 'core' membership card the city issues; core members would receive a QR code to verify eligibility and a 10% discount on green fees and the golf shop. Staff also described pilot ideas such as community days or vouchers for verified residents while cautioning that discounts must be structured so revenues remain sufficient to fund course operations.
Councilors welcomed the stewardship plan and asked about signage, marketing collaboration, and ensuring the course continues to reinvest profits rather than distribute them. Bednar emphasized continued reinvestment and prudent use of revenues and said the newly hired general manager, Owen Reynolds, is already implementing operational improvements. There was no formal committee action; the presentation was informational and staff will return with any future requests for capital funding.
