Wishy-washy spring season brings life to local golf courses

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(Park Record file photo) Now that the winter season is overwith, the wishy-washy spring weather has brought the opening of many local golf courses along the Wasatch Back.

After what was considered a disappointing winter season for resort-goers, the local golf courses were beneficiaries of the lack of snow as public courses such as the Park City Golf Course were able to open up for business on Friday, April 13.

"This course came out really well this year," said Craig Sanchez, manager of the only public golf course within the city limits. "We're happy with the conditions and we're happy how it's playing out."

Sanchez said the course, which like most around Summit and Wasatch counties, is at the mercy of Mother Nature for the next few weeks, didn't have any large off-season renovations, however, he did say some new golf carts and new greens lawnmowers will represent the new additions.

"Pretty much business as usual," he said.

He said the early-season men's and ladies' golf league signups have been "robust" with play scheduled to start in late April and early May.

According to Craig MacKay, head professional at Wasatch Mountain State Golf Course, the lackluster winter season allowed the Midway public course to open earlier than usual as the links have been open to golfers for close to two weeks now.

"It's been cold, but the golf course has been in excellent condition," he said. "It's nice to get going early this year. The last couple spring seasons, we've lost an awful lot of money because it rained for two months. It's nice to get revenue.

"Everything is in really good shape right now."

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Wishy-washy spring season brings life to local golf courses