Golf Board of Governors Meeting June 23, 2026

The City of Wichita Golf Board of Governors held a meeting on June 23, 2026, focusing on operational updates, financial performance, and capital improvement projects related to the city's public golf courses. Key procurement-related discussions included the selection of Less Hill Irrigation from Houston, Texas, through an RFP process to design irrigation systems for golf courses, with plans to bid out the construction work separately. The board also discussed the potential purchase and deployment of automated mower mechanisms, including a $104,000 Toro mower and smaller $5,000 Nexmo mowers, evaluating their operational benefits and challenges. Capital improvement projects addressed included bridge repairs at Auburn Hills golf course, with plans to replace deteriorated cart bridges and remove a walking bridge due to floodplain restrictions, considering cost-effective alternatives such as rerouting cart paths. The board reviewed a $30,000 seed purchase and related fertilization to improve fairway turf at Salem Gorge golf course. Policy changes discussed involved transitioning to a cashless payment system in 2027 to reduce cash handling issues and implementing a credit card requirement for online tee time bookings to reduce no-shows and lost revenue. The board approved prior meeting minutes and received a financial update showing increased rounds played and revenue growth. No formal votes on procurement contracts were recorded beyond the irrigation design firm selection, but several action items related to bidding and capital projects were outlined.