Denver draft would raise city golf fees and direct course charges to youth programs
The proposal would raise regular 18-hole rates from $60 to $72 on weekdays and from $67 to $81 on weekends and holidays at six city courses.
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A draft Denver ordinance would raise fees at six city golf courses and direct proceeds from a youth-golf funding fee included in course charges toward opportunities for Denver youth to learn and play golf. Regular 18-hole rates would rise from $60 to $72 on weekdays and from $67 to $81 on weekends and holidays.
The proposal covers City Park, Willis Case, Overland, Kennedy, Evergreen and Wellshire courses. The draft ordinance lists these current and proposed rates:
| Play type | Current weekday | Proposed weekday | Current weekend/holiday | Proposed weekend/holiday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular, 9 holes | $31 | $38 | $35 | $42 |
| Regular, 18 holes | $60 | $72 | $67 | $81 |
| Senior, 9 holes | $24 | $29 | N/A | N/A |
| Junior, 9 holes | $18 | $23 | N/A | N/A |
| Senior, 18 holes | $40 | $51 | N/A | N/A |
| Junior, 18 holes | $35 | $54 | N/A | N/A |
The draft defines weekdays and weekends differently by season, but does not set different dollar rates by season. In peak season, weekdays are Monday through Thursday, excluding holidays, and weekends are Friday through Sunday, including holidays. In the off-season, weekdays are Monday through Friday and weekends are Saturday and Sunday. Senior, junior and annual rates would apply on peak-season Fridays before 11 a.m.
At Harvard Gulch and Kennedy 3-Par courses, adult fees would rise from $21 to $23, junior fees from $12 to $14, and senior fees from $15 to $17. Tournament fees per player would increase from $42 to $48 for weekday 9-hole play, $47 to $52 for weekend 9-hole play, $67 to $82 for weekday 18-hole play, and $82 to $91 for weekend 18-hole play.
Denver Parks and Recreation cited tee-time demand and the need to maintain the golf enterprise’s fiscal sustainability in its Oct. 21 ordinance request.
The ordinance remains a draft. It lists the Parks, Arts and Culture Committee as its committee of reference but does not give a hearing or effective date.