Smithville Golf Course opened for business Monday, the damp overcast day still drawing several golfers who were anxious to play a round on opening day.
The first threesome to hit the course for the season Monday morning were Bob Rice, Eddie Hobson and Daniel Leslie.
“It was a little damp, a little mushy,” Hobson revealed as he paused at the turn to start his second nine, noting that the greens were in good shape. “The greens are in good shape but we didn’t hit too many.”
A round of golf at the Smithville Golf Course will cost you $23 this season. The Smithville Golf Course is being managed by Ken Lacy and Pete Ferguson, both whom were recently hired to oversee the city-owned club which includes the golf course, tennis courts, and a pool – the latter which is expected to open Memorial Day weekend.
Under the price list approved last week, individual golfers who are not members can play 18 holes with a cart for $23 including tax, or nine holes with a cart for $16 including tax. Golfers who walk instead of ride in a cart can play 18 holes for $14 including tax or nine holes for $9 including tax. It will cost $7.50 to replay nine holes. The driving range ball bucket will be $6.
Along with daily visitor rates, a price list for membership to the club was established. Member golfers who play unlimited rounds may play 18 holes with a cart for $11 including tax or nine holes with a cart for $7.50 including tax. A replay is just $5.
Membership fees for a single membership is $440 including tax or $550 including tax for a family membership. A single Range membership is $165 including tax.
Single pool membership fees are $70 including tax or $135 including tax for a family membership. Admission to the swimming pool will remain at $2 per person per day for everyone age 4 and older.
For a combination Golf/Pool/Range membership the price is $605, including tax for a single membership and $715 including tax for a family membership. Golfers who wish to use their own private cart can pay a Trail Fee of $385 including tax.
The fees were set based on the going rate at other courses. They noted that it costs the course about $16 per round of golf so the price charged to golfers will help offset the upkeep of the facility.
