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Manager previews Desert Hawk budget, cites higher play and stronger pass sales
Summary
Preston Ewing presented mid‑year manager reports showing increased play, higher green‑fee activity and growth in annual pass sales; he urged the board to focus on quantity metrics and yield management moving into the remainder of 2026.
During the meeting’s managers’ items, Preston Ewing presented the Desert Hawk manager packet and mid‑year reporting to county officials, highlighting trends in course usage and revenue. Ewing said the packet compares January–June figures year‑over‑year and stressed looking at quantity metrics — rounds played, green‑fee counts and annual pass sales — to understand operational changes.
Ewing told the board that green‑fee activity and annual pass sales are “way up this year,” attributing the gains to weather, course condition and pricing adjustments. He said the packet gives a month‑to‑date and year‑to‑date view that helps the board and staff plan pricing and tee‑sheet management to maximize yield. The presentation was framed as context for the board’s budget discussions; the transcript cuts off while Ewing was continuing to explain the packet and operational observations.
The manager’s presentation began immediately after the HVAC discussion and was intended to give board members a clearer picture of operating revenue trends as they consider any budget amendments for repairs and other capital needs.
