LETTER FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER
Goodbye Summer ! The team & I are very excited to exit the hot & rainy days and move into some cooler & drier weather patterns ! My second complete fiscal year is now behind me , and what a year it has been . Despite the challenges we were faced , our EBITDA budget goal for the year was achieved . In addition to this achievement , we were able to complete roughly $ 45K worth of Capital Improvements throughout the facility last year . We upgraded the artwork around the facility , purchased two new ice machines , added blinds the West Windows in the Ballrooms , and finally have all 3 Community & Golf Course Irrigation Pumps operational . We appreciate all of the support from our members and residents and look forward to continuing to grow our business in the year ahead !
Over the past 6 months , outdoor activities have been thriving . I personally have noticed a considerable increase in people & families enjoying the great outdoors around my house and throughout the Eaglebrooke community . I have heard reports that RV , Camper , Boat , & Bicycle sales are through the roof . I ’ m happy to report that the Golf Industry across the United States is benefiting from the demand of outdoor activities . Total rounds played in the United States through July is up 3 % over the previous year . Considering the fact that roughly 75 % of golf courses were closed for a period of time due to the pandemic ….. this number is staggering . During the months of May , June , and July almost every state in the US has reported an increase in year-over-year rounds of more than 2 %. The golf industry looks to be in pretty good shape as we move into 2021 .
Pacific
ROUNDS + 21.5 % TEMP + 0.2 ° PRECIP -64 %
HI
OR
WA
NV
Mountain
LEGEND : Outline colors represent regions . Round percentages compares July 2020 to July 2019 .
1 º WARMER Temp YOY = 0.76 % Increase in Rounds Played * 1 " RAIN increase YOY = 2.2 % Decrease in Rounds Played * * Based on WTI ’ s historical analysis of weather conditions for all US markets . Results may vary by region .
+ 2.0 % and higher
CA
between -1.9 % and + 1.9 % - 2.0 % and lower
ROUNDS + 17.4 % TEMP + 0.5 ° PRECIP -32%
ID
AZ
UT
MT
WY
NM
CO
ND
SD
NE
TX
KS
U . S . TOTAL |
JULY 2020 |
YTD 2020 |
+ 19.7 % |
+ 3.0 % |
West North Central
ROUNDS + 17.7 % TEMP + 0.8 ° PRECIP + 6 %
OK
MN
IA
MO
AR
LLA
I would like to welcome back our Eaglebrooke Women ’ s Golf Association ! Our ladies kicked off the year on Wednesday , September 2nd and had a great turnout for the opening day !
WI
IL
MS
TN
South Central
AL
East North Central
IN
KY
MI
ROUNDS + 15.6 % TEMP + 0.7 ° PRECIP + 26 %
OH
GA
WV
SC
PA
NC
VA
FL
NY
NJ
DE MD
VT NH
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ROUNDS + 21.5 % TEMP + 1.3 ° PRECIP + 12 %
CT
MA RI
ME
Mid Atlantic
ROUNDS + 26.9 % TEMP + 1.4 ° PRECIP -2%
South Atlantic
ROUNDS + 20.7 % TEMP + 1.1 ° PRECIP + 3 %
New England
ROUNDS + 19.2 %
TEMP + 0.5 °
PRECIP -35%
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We look forward to seeing everyone back each and every Wednesday !
Please note , the Golf Outing season is right around the corner . October is typically one of the busier months for golf outings along with months in the Spring . We have added a section of the bottom of the calendars with some dates / times each month where play may possibly be impacted due to a large group . Please reach out to the Golf Shop if you have questions regarding some of these dates or would like for us to book a time elsewhere for you & your group .
Back in June , we received confirmation that dual riders in carts is permitted per the “ Back2golf Operations Playbook ”. Beginning on Monday , October 12th our facility will be enforcing dual ridership with facility owned carts . We have a $ 20 upcharge option for players that would still like to ride solo ( based on cart availability ). Players are encouraged to wear a mask & designate a driver , passenger , and scorekeeper for their round of golf . We appreciate your understanding and support in advance .
At the end of October , Guest Passes will be mailed out to all Golf members . A “ guest pass ” will allow you to bring a guest to our facility at a $ 25 cart fee rate . All guests must be accompanied by a member in good standing . These passes will expire at the end of 2021 . Platinum & Gold Members will receive 6 passes , and Silver Members will receive 2 passes .
Traditionally , the members of our facility have been overly gracious to our team around the holidays . Each year , an automated $ 40 charge is placed on the member account to help provide our team with a little something extra for the holiday season . You will see this charge on your November statement . The funds collected from this are divided up to our hourly team members , based on hours worked throughout the year . This is totally optional for our members . If you wish to opt out , please send an email to billing @ eaglebrooke . com before November 20th .
As always , don ’ t hesitate to reach out if I can be of any assistance . Have a safe October !
Ryan Roberts
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