March 2007 

Golf Cart Bridge
You may have noticed that the golf cart bridge to the range and 10 Tee is not as noisy as it had been. Additional bolts were added to the wooden members that attach to the bridge frame. Also, a neoprene layer was inserted between the bolts and the frame to cushion the impact of the carts on the bridge and reduce the sound produced.

Proposed Changes to Fees at Shoreline Golf Links
Staff proposed a few changes to the fees at Shoreline Golf Links. These proposals were discussed with the Advisory Greens Committee (AGC) at the Tuesday, January 23 meeting. The AGC felt the proposals were appropriate and reasonable. The Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed the proposals at its February 14 meeting and is recommending City Council approval.

Proposed is an increase in golf cart rental from $22 to $24, back nine $15 to $17 and member club single rider from $11 to $12. The fee for golf carts has been in place since 1998, is lower than all other courses surveyed and the carts themselves are in excellent condition. Also, concerning golf lessons, increases to those classes where fees do not cover expenses has been proposed. A temporary decrease in green fees for Fridays is also proposed. Green fees for seniors, twilight and super twilight categories were also reviewed but no increases proposed.

The City Council will review the recommendations as part of the City’s budget process for 2007-08. If you would like more information, a copy of the staff report presented to the PRC or a notice of the meeting date the Council will review the fee proposals, please contact Paula Bettencourt. Her email is paula.bettencourt@ci.mtnview.ca.us. Her telephone number is 650-903-6076.

A New PGA Pro!
On January 24, 2007, Bill Mykytka was elected to membership in the PGA. Bill’s election to membership is the culmination of a 5-year program of self-study programs, periodic checkpoints at the PGA Education Center in Florida and on the job training here Shoreline Golf Links. Bill joins Joe DeBode, Roy Day and Neal Parkinson as Class A PGA Pros at the course. Congratulations to Bill on his hard work and accomplishment!