???♂?A financing plan. The most preferred methods of funding a capital improvement are: Monthly capital dues increase. A club uses a capital dues increase to finance a loan. The advantage of this is that most members prefer a low monthly payment in lieu of a large one-time payment. ???♂?Facility design and criteria. One type of service includes visiting a maintenance facility, reviewing the site and floor plans, conducting a needs analysis, reviewing the maintenance schedule and staffing levels, then comparing the facility to the strategic goals of the course. ???♂?Determining the site. Consider a few planning issues when selecting a site for the maintenance facility.

Offer specials for new customers, offer group rates, have regular tournaments and don't fall behind with social media opportunities to market your product.

’d start by exploring partnerships with local businesses or golf equipment brands that can sponsor specific projects in exchange for marketing opportunities. Hosting fundraising events, like charity tournaments or exclusive member events, can also generate additional revenue. Applying for grants aimed at sports development or environmental initiatives might provide financial support, especially if the upgrades include sustainability efforts. Additionally, offering special pre-sale memberships or packages for future services can attract funds upfront, helping to cover immediate costs for upgrades.

Start by dividing projects by triage. Often the most required might not be the most expensive. Once a triage based list is formed you can allocate funding to most critical first without distraction of wants and needs. Sponsorship of projects by corporate partners, pre sold membership classes to roll funding forward must be calculated. Tapping into grants and government or local council support is often not pursued aggressively enough. Another way to fund projects, if major or course closing type of projects, is making the course available for non golfing activities, movies under the stars, picnic in the park, or other creative ideas must be tested and considered.