Title
Modify the Junior Golf Card Program (Ordinance S-51890) - Districts 3, 4, 5, 6 & 8
Description
Request City Council approval to modify the Junior Golf Card (JGC) program to extend the validity period of the card from 30 days to 12 months and add a $5 daily green fee, which includes 35 practice balls.
Report
Summary
The JGC program is designed for golfers ages 17 and under, to make golf more affordable while fostering long-term engagement with City courses. The current JGC is $30 for unlimited play over 30 days. To expand access and increase youth participation, the Parks and Recreation Department is proposing a modification to the program, to extend the card's validity from 30 days to 12 months. The revised program would maintain the one-time $30 JGC cost, but introduce a $5 daily green fee, which includes 35 practice balls.
This item is exempt from report and notice requirements by Arizona Revised Statute Section 9-499.15(F)(3).
Financial Impact
There is no impact to the General Fund.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
- The Parks and Recreation Board unanimously approved this recommendation on March 27, 2025.
- This item was recommended for approval by the Transportation, Infrastructure and Planning Subcommittee at the April 16, 2025 meeting by a vote of 4-0.
Location
Cave Creek Golf Course; Encanto Golf Course and 9 hole; Grand Canyon University Golf Course; Palo Verde Golf Course; Papago Golf Course; Aguila Golf Course and 9 hole.
Council Districts: 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager John Chan and the Parks and Recreation Department.