Oliphant course projects rate increases and staffing changes as FY27 budget presented

Feb 23, 2026

Golf course staff reported FY25 operations and a FY27 budget that anticipates 39,000 rounds, rate increases of $1–$6 per round, a 4.5% cart fee rise, new superintendent and golf pro hires, and an objective of $100,000 net income per year through FY29.

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Dave Shallcross and Paul Shefflet presented the Oliphant golf course report and FY27 budget assumptions. They said the regional average is about 40,000 rounds; the course is projected to continue generating roughly 39,000 rounds and expects a 4.0% revenue increase. To raise revenue, the course plans rate increases of $1–$6 per round, a 4.5% increase in cart fees, and changes to special pricing (e.g., redefining the early bird period and replacing a 5:30 evening special with a nine-hole evening special). The course has 65 outings scheduled and several tournaments for the season.

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