Louisville advisory board recommends Coal Creek golf-fee increases and resident discounts
The board’s recommended two-year fee model would increase weighted-average green fees 13.5% in 2027 and 6.5% in 2028 while adding weekday discounts and booking benefits for Louisville residents.
The Louisville Recreation Advisory Board recommended a two-year fee plan for Coal Creek Golf Course that would raise weighted-average green fees 13.5% in 2027 and another 6.5% in 2028, while giving Louisville residents new discounts and earlier booking access, according to the board’s memorandum to City Council.
The board approved the recommendation Aug. 24 for consideration in the city’s 2027 budget. City Council must still consider and adopt any fee changes, so the proposal is not yet in effect.
The board recommended Finance Model 4a for the next two-year fee cycle. The model would leave cart-rental and range-ball prices unchanged in 2027, with modest increases proposed for 2028. Some green-fee categories could rise more or less than the weighted averages.
The recommended 2027 annual-pass prices are:
- Imperial Pass: $4,300
- Regal Pass: $3,500
- Monarch Pass: $650
- Preferred Player Pass: $200
The passes would cover Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2027, without proration. The board recommended no limit on the number sold and no residency or existing-pass eligibility restrictions. It also suggested considering an added benefit for Preferred Player Pass holders, such as a small gift card for The Turn or golf balls.
Louisville residents who establish proof of residency in advance would receive weekday green-fee discounts comparable to senior discounts and early booking access similar to that offered to Imperial and Regal passholders. The board also recommended two annual Resident Appreciation Days, potentially with specials, entertainment, demonstrations and free range balls.
The board estimates that Louisville residents currently account for about 3% to 5% of Coal Creek golfers. Its memorandum says the pricing approach is intended to increase revenue while keeping the course competitive with the local market.
The recommendation now moves into the city’s budget process rather than taking effect immediately. The board’s minutes record the Aug. 24 motion and outcome as “All approved,” without a roll-call tally. The minutes also identify Lisa Norgard as the motion’s maker and Michele Van Pelt as the seconder.