OVERVIEW AND ANALYSIS The Naperville Park District operates two, 18- hole municipal golf facilities: Springbrook and Naperbrook. While similar, each offers a different golfing experience for players of all ages and abilities. The main goal of the Golf Department is to provide challenging, yet accessible and enjoyable golfing experiences to the residents of Naperville as well as to our nonresident guests at competitive rates. The golf industry has experienced a surge in demand and participation over the past five years, and there has been limited indication that demand 2025 GOLF SERVICES
will soften in the near future. During the pandemic, golf was discovered by large numbers of new players, and many former frequent players found the time to return to the sport with changes to work schedules or early retirements. These new and former players, which include increases in several different demographics that traditionally didn’t previously have a significant presence in golf, fueled a large overall increase in demand for rounds, driving range use, and lesson programs. Budgeted revenues for the two courses have increased 44% compared to 2019 revenues, which in turn has required increases in labor, supplies and services to accommodate the increased
participation at our courses. Despite the significant recent changes in the golf industry, staff continues to strive for effective operations, working to remain nimble and able to adjust to weather impacts or changes in the market, while making sure to provide adequate opportunity for golfers to enjoy the facilities and continue to grow the game.
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