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Residents urge action on pace of play and nonresident tournament use of prime tee times
Summary
Members said rental organizations and frequent tournaments are limiting resident access to morning and prime tee times; the board discussed caps, residency requirements, and enforcement tools like max scores and ranger monitoring.
Several members started a sustained discussion about resident access and pace of play, asserting that organized groups and tournaments occupy prime tee times and sometimes leave residents with limited options. Chair (meeting chair) said organizations are renters and suggested they be reminded of resident priority; staff noted some organizations already include residency clauses in their agreements.
Members proposed potential measures: caps on the number of nonresident entries in tournaments, time blocks reserved for residents, stricter enforcement of pace‑of‑play rules (max score or ready‑golf), and stronger coordination between rangers and organizers. "We're renters," one member said, "but the infrastructure is paid for by the taxpayers." Another member pressed that the board should examine next season’s schedule and identify options to restore balance before next year’s bookings.
Why it matters: Scheduling affects who can play on peak days, the golf course’s revenue mix, and perceived fairness for local taxpayers who subsidize the course. Members framed the discussion as a balance between revenue from tournaments and equitable access for residents.
Next steps: Staff will raise the issue on a future agenda before fall scheduling, solicit input from club organization presidents and present possible solutions (caps, block reservations, or resident‑priority clauses) for board consideration.
