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Three Crowns Golf Club pauses plan to restore Hole 10 as par 5; board asks staff to explore alternate tweaks
Summary
The Three Crowns committee reported pausing efforts to convert Hole 10 back to a par 5 after discussing concerns with the Oil and Gas Commissioner. Executive Director Jeff Kelly will study tee-box changes to restore the original second-shot landing zone and will also investigate converting Hole 18 into a par 5. The club reported fewer rounds but higher revenue per round and several maintenance and capital needs.
Board member Shane Close reported that Three Crowns will pause pursuit of converting Hole 10 back into a par 5 after discussions with the Oil and Gas Commissioner and internal review. Vice Chairman Mike Layton and members asked Executive Director Jeff Kelly to explore alternatives including moving tee boxes to bring the original second-shot landing zone more into play; Kelly will also look into converting Hole 18 to a par 5.
Kelly told the board the club is seeing fewer rounds but increased revenue per round and higher food-and-beverage receipts. The club is fully staffed, is training recent hires, and expects revenue from eight tournaments scheduled in June plus an upcoming wedding event, but overall remains behind budget; labor reductions have helped stabilize the finances.
Operational and capital concerns were also raised. Kelly said a hot water tank failed and a repair quote was $14,000; attendee Dave Starcevich recommended evaluating a tankless water heater as a lower-cost alternative. A backflow inspection showed one failed unit requiring an estimated $1,500 repair. Network connectivity problems have prompted staff to consider changing providers. Cart-path construction bids are $22,000 for the front nine and $27,000 for the back nine; the board asked Kelly to obtain a fence quote for the course perimeter.
The board did not vote on course redesigns at the meeting; members directed staff to return with cost estimates and design options at a future meeting.
