12/10/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/10/2024 15:12
Published on December 10, 2024
Course profits increase by 40% in 2024
Lincoln Parks and Recreation today announced that patronage of City golf courses has increased for the fifth consecutive fiscal year, which officials said helped generate a 40% increase in profit compared to 2023.
Lincoln City Golf reported that golfers played 235,012 rounds in 2024, an increase of 6.7% from 2023, which is the fourth highest number of golf rounds for Lincoln golf courses since 1999. Profit at Lincoln golf courses in 2024 was $1,063,413, compared to $757,662 profit in 2023.
"Our goal is to provide an exceptional golfing experience with high-quality courses, excellent customer service, and affordable rates," said Wade Foreman, Lincoln City Golf Facilities Operations Manager. "The growth in rounds played this year reflects our dedicated staff, engaged golfers, and ideal weather. We're especially excited by the increase in youth participation, which underscores the long-term sustainability of golf in our community."
This is the fourth consecutive year golfers have played more than 200,000 rounds at the five City golf courses. The 6.7% increase by Lincoln golfers also surpassed the 1.5% average increase from 2023 for public access courses nationally, according to Golf DataTech. Individual course patronage is as follows:
Foreman said the increase in rounds reflects the growing popularity of Lincoln as a golf destination, attracting golfers from 48 states and seven Canadian provinces. Additional year end statistics include:
The Lincoln City Golf Program is managed as an enterprise fund with operating expenses and capital improvements funded directly through revenues generated from greens fees, CIP fees, cart rentals, memberships and passes. Over the past three years, the golf courses have generated $2,058,358. Recent figures are as follows:
Foreman said this financial success has allowed Lincoln City Golf to reinvest in its courses through its Capital Improvement Program. He said Lincoln City Golf continued to enhance the golfer experience and long-term viability of the facilities through various projects including:
"Lincoln City Golf has contributed to Lincoln's excellent quality of life for 94 years. Our courses offer affordable and accessible golf for people of all ages, genders, and economic backgrounds. We thank the community for their support of our golf program and look forward to another great year ahead," said Lincoln Parks and Recreation Director Maggie Stuckey-Ross.
The City of Lincoln has offered municipal golf since 1920. Locations include:
For more information about Lincoln City Golf, visit lincolncitygolf.org.