Shandin Hills Golf Course

Asked why the city can't have a dedicated golf course administrator, citing a year of advocacy and a failed July tournament.

Said the city is losing thousands monthly, questioned how the operator passed audit, and demanded termination options and full audit of the contract.

Celebrated the driving range opening event but begged the city to market the course and publish missing financial records.

Mixed feelings: loved the driving range event, frustrated by management failures, but urged the council not to give up on the youth golf program.

Echoed support for traffic safety improvements on Highland Avenue and requested a fiscal audit of the deteriorating Shandin Hills golf course operations.

Un operador de golf juvenil que organizó un evento de recaudación de fondos el 25 defendió la conciencia sobre las condiciones del curso y citó el modelo East Lake para parcurcos municipales conectados con escuelas.

Presentó un análisis de registros públicos mostrando que Shandin Hills gasta el 70% en mano de obra versus el 50% en otros cursos, citó una cláusula de auto-renovación en el contrato de administración y exigió una auditoría forense integral.

Afirmó que el contrato actual fue otorgado meteóricamente, cuestionó conflictos de interés dentro del equipo de administración y sospechó que la ciudad está preparando una valoración para deshacerse del curso.

La exconsejal celebró la inauguración de Nicholson Park, defendió su historial de golf juvenil con el distrito escolar y exigió transparencia sobre la auditoría que ella y otros pidieron en 2022.

With 61 Golf, he defended the recent community revival event, touted youth golf partnerships with the school district, and pointed to the East Lake model as a path to revitalize the community around the course.

Compared Arrowhead Country Club's aggressive Instagram marketing to Shandin Hills's neglect under the same management company, arguing the disparity proves a forensic audit is needed.

Described touring the course at the revival event and reconnecting with a friend there, urged the council to take the forensic audit seriously and keep residents informed.

The Shandin Hills Men's Club membership chair detailed the course's collapse since the 2023 contract — membership down from 300 to 121, play down from 75 to 50 rounds a week — and asked for a forensic audit.

A longtime men's club member, he said the decline has been intentional since the new management arrived, asked the audit to examine conflicts of interest and interview staff and club members, and urged removal of the management team.

A former course starter, he alleged the 2023 contract was effectively no-bid, warned of possible title transfer or sale of the course, and asked the city to commit to fixing it rather than assessing its value for disposal.

Emotionally described how the deteriorating course hurts local youth seeking golf scholarships, reported employees receiving bounced paychecks, and demanded a deeper audit of where course money goes.

The former councilmember thanked those behind Nicholson Park, praised 61 Golf's youth work, noted sixth ward CDBG funds helped build course holes, and said community members' paid memberships should fund the course's upkeep — demanding transparency now.

Cited public records showing ~70% labor spending versus ~50% at comparable courses, flagged the contract's auto-renewal clause with an October 2027 deadline, and formally requested a comprehensive forensic audit.

Spoke on the Love Your Block Grant success and the community effort to revitalize Shandin Hills Golf Course.

Thanked the Council for safety netting funding, invited members to visit the course, and criticized its declining condition and management by Arrowhead.

Alleged poor upkeep, conflict of interest, and lost golf clubs under the management company.

Supported the driving range repairs and continued investment in the course.