Gardner Golf Commission Discusses Rate Stability and Winterization Efforts
- Meeting Overview:
During the latest Gardner Golf Commission meeting, attendees deliberated over membership and green fees for the upcoming year, ultimately deciding to maintain current rates. The commission also focused on winterization strategies for the course, with discussion on ongoing maintenance challenges such as bunker conditions and equipment procurement.
The commission decided to keep membership and green fees stable for the 2026 season. The decision to maintain current rates was influenced by the previous year’s substantial increase aimed at managing membership numbers. A member noted that this strategy initially resulted in a 10% decrease in membership, but numbers have stabilized, driven by juniors taking advantage of favorable rates. Concerns were raised about cart fees being higher than those of neighboring courses, but it was clarified that these rates were necessary due to a recent cart contract.
Winterization of the golf course is underway, with efforts focused on aeration and overseeding. The goal is to protect the course as temperatures drop. However, the commission faces challenges, including the poor state of the bunkers, which lack proper irrigation and drainage. While addressing bunker conditions could require significant labor and resources, the current focus remains on prioritizing greens, tees, and fairways.
Michael J. Nicholson
Recreation Commission Officials:
Michael Budwick, Jeffrey Gallant, Ann Twohig, David Noyes, Aleksander Dernalowicz
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Meeting Type:
Recreation Commission
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
11/17/2025
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Recording Published:
11/18/2025
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Duration:
20 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Massachusetts
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County:
Worcester County
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Towns:
Gardner
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