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Makefield Highlands report: rounds steady, revenue near budget as summer heat bites
Summary
Spirit Golf representatives told the Lower Makefield Golf Committee that rounds played through June 2026 are roughly in line with last year and that green‑fee revenue is slightly behind budget but expected to recover by late October.
Kevin, a Spirit Golf representative, told the Lower Makefield Township Golf Committee that rounds at Makefield Highlands through June 2026 are “almost dead on” compared with 2024–25, though short‑term drops were tied to smoke, heat and rain. He said green fees and cart fees year‑to‑date are a bit under budget but that events and late‑season business should close the gap by October.
"We're doing really well," Kevin said, noting merchandise sales and banquet bookings have helped offset a modest shortfall in green‑fee revenue. He summarized year‑to‑date comparisons and asked the committee to expect a stronger finish to the season as profitable days and scheduled outings arrive.
The report included specific budget variances: Topline green‑fee and cart revenue was described as slightly below budget, merchandise programs are performing well and food and beverage through June exceeded budget driven largely by private events. Committee members asked staff to add food‑and‑beverage margins to future reports. The meeting did not identify any immediate fee increases; staff said rate decisions require deeper analysis of resident vs. nonresident pricing and competitive benchmarking.
