Golf - News 

Expected course openings
We expect to be able to open Huron Hills Golf Course by April 4, 2008 and Leslie Park Golf Course by April 11, 2008.  (Weather permitting.)

Even as the temperatures begin to rise into the 50s, it takes about 10 consecutive days of moderate temperatures to thaw the frost layer just below the turf surface.  Until the frost layer has thawed, we are unable to put heavy equipment on the courses without severely damaging the turf.  Once we are able to begin maintenance, it will take about one week to have Huron Hills prepared for play and two weeks to have Leslie Park prepared for play.

We thank you for your patience as this small delay is necessary to bring you the quality golf courses you expect from the City of Ann Arbor.

2008 GAM membership now available online through GAM.org
From GAM: It's not too early to think spring! Join now and enjoy the benefits of being part of the Golf Association of Michigan. GAM membership can pay for itself the first time you show your “GAM Gold Card” by taking advantage of the Swing & Save discounts. If you are interested in establishing an official handicap, you can do so, by registering for the 2008 GAM Gold Card Membership. This membership enables you to start posting scores online right away. The GAM Gold Card Membership is also so much more than posting scores and establishing an official GAM/USGA Handicap Index.

To renew your Leslie Park GAM membership at GAM.org:  Simply log-in using the "Member Log-in" link at the far right of the main navigation bar.  Then follow the renew membership instructions.

To begin a new GAM membership with Leslie Park as your home course:  Go to GAM.org and click on the "Register Now" button located on the right of the page.  Follow the instructions and remember to select Leslie Park Golf Course as your home course.

To transfer your membership data to Leslie Park from another course:  Please call 734.994.2786 and we'll take care of all the paperwork. 

New rates for 2008 season
On February 19, 2008, the Ann Arbor City Council approved our proposed fee schedule for the 2008 golf season.  We are pleased to present our 2008 season rates below:

2008 season pass information
On February 19, 2008, the Ann Arbor City Council approved our proposed season pass options for the 2008 season.  We are pleased to present our 2008 season pass options below:

We will begin selling season passes starting Monday, March 3 at Leslie Park Golf Course.  We we be open Mon-Fri 9-6 and Sat-Sun 9-5.  For more details, please give us a call at 734.994.2786. 

Senior age changed to 56.
On February 19, 2008, the Ann Arbor City Council approved setting the qualifying age for senior rates at 56 years old.

Leslie Park to obtain liquor license
The City of Ann Arbor Golf Enterprise Unit is pleased to announce on February 4, 2008, city council approved a resolution to allow Leslie Park Golf Course to pursue the available Class C liquor license from the State of Michigan.
The application process for a liquor license may take anywhere from 60-180 days to win final approval. While the application is being reviewed by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, we encourage comments and suggestions on how best to introduce this new service at Leslie Park Golf Course. Please feel free to contact us at 734.994.2786 or via e-mail at mwarba@a2gov.org.

City of Ann Arbor Golf Report
The City of Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation Services together with Golf Convergence, Inc. hosted two community meetings in September to present an update on the Huron Hills & Leslie Park Golf Course operations and to gather input and suggestions on how to improve the golf course operations. Public comments were gathered from both meetings.

Since then, Golf Convergence, Inc. has been conducting a comprehensive analysis of the status and future of golf in the city of Ann Arbor and its findings relating to Huron Hills and Leslie Park.

On Nov. 27, a Golf Report was made available to the public. It is now posted on the Web at www.a2gov.org/parks.