During a recent meeting of the Gardner Golf Commission, the primary focus was on the ongoing issue of unauthorized golf lessons at the city’s driving range. Concerns were raised about individuals providing instruction without any official affiliation with the Gardner Golf Course or the city. This situation has led to questions regarding liability and the professionalism displayed by some instructors, with one person reportedly spending more time at the range than authorized personnel. The Commission discussed the optics of the issue and the potential need for individuals using municipal property for business purposes to carry their own insurance. There was a suggestion to involve the city solicitor to explore possible formal actions to regulate or restrict unauthorized lessons.