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As Louisville Metro Government works to address budget constraints caused by the increasing state pension obligation and lack of new revenue, Louisville Parks and Recreation today issued a request for proposals (RFP) for management, operation, and maintenance of its 10 golf courses.

The city is accepting proposals until October 15, when the process will be closed, and the proposals will be evaluated. Interested parties can learn more about the solicitation including deadline dates and requirements at the city’s procurement web page, https://louisvilleky.gov/purchasing. The accepted proposals may include lease, hybrid or concession options.

Louisville Parks and Recreation golf courses are Metro-owned and currently managed independently by PGA professionals whose contracts expire at the end of 2019 – except for Quail Chase where the contract expires December 31, 2024. The state alcoholic beverage licenses for the PGA professionals expire at the end of October.

Deed restrictions on the golf course properties ensure that nine of the 10 Metro-owned golf courses must remain public spaces and used for recreational purposes, meaning that they will not be turned over for commercial or real-estate development. Bobby Nichols Golf Course in southwest Louisville is the only course with no such restriction.

The city issued a request for information (RFI) this spring to gauge interest and gather ideas for use of Metro’s golf course properties. The responses to the RFI helped in the development of the RFP being released today.

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Louisville Parks and Recreation is offering an affordable family golfing package at its ten golf courses during the Memorial Day Weekend.

For only $25, a family of up to four members can play nine holes at any Parks course. The $25 includes greens and cart fees, and families can take advantage of the deal after 4:30 p.m. on three days: Saturday, May 27, Sunday, May 28 and Monday, May 29.

Families are encouraged to call in advance to book a tee time at the golf course of their choice.

“Our courses are in great shape this spring, and we’re hoping for a lot of play from families this summer,” said Louisvile Parks and Recreation Director Seve Ghose. “Come out and enjoy a round of golf with the family on a great course at an affordable price!”

Louisville Parks and Recreation golf courses are open from daylight to dark seven days a week.

Credit: KY State Parks

Golfers can get a 20 percent discount off the normal rate at all Kentucky State Parks golf courses Monday through Thursday through May 24, 2018.

You can get the discount by reserving a tee time online at http://parks.ky.gov/golf/tee-times/

The discount does not apply to overnight golf packages.

The park system offers excellent play at courses across the state. Parks with courses in western Kentucky include Kentucky Dam Village, Lake Barkley, Mineral Mound, Pennyrile Forest, Barren River Lake and John James Audubon, a 9-hole course. Courses in central and southern Kentucky include My Old Kentucky Home, Lincoln Homestead, Dale Hollow Lake and General Burnside Island. Eastern Kentucky courses include Grayson Lake, Yatesville Lake and Pine Mountain.

For phone numbers and other information about golf at Kentucky State Parks, visit http://parks.ky.gov/golf/

The 2018 Louisville Parks and Recreation Golf Discount Book is now on sale at all Parks and Recreation golf courses, and makes a perfect holiday gift for the golfer in the family regardless of experience level.

The $25 gift provides more than $2,000 worth of dollars in savings throughout the year and is on sale at all nine public golf courses and the Parks Administration Building at Joe Creason Park.

Through the discount book, players can receive reduced greens fees, prices on pro shop merchandise, lessons and more.

For more information on the discount book, call (502) 574-6454 or call or visit your nearby Parks and Recreation golf course.

Credit: KY State Parks

The golf course at Pine Mountain State Resort Park will offer seasonal deals to golfers this fall.

The course is offering discount cards with a game of golf for $29 on weekdays and $34 on weekends. Golfers also have the opportunity to pay $50 to play all day Saturday. For those who have less time, the course has a deal for nine holes with a golf cart after 5 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays.

The course recently renovated its fairways with Bermuda grass and has added new golf carts.

For more information about the golf course, call 800-814-8002 or visit http://parks.ky.gov/golf/18_hole/pine-mountain/

Pine Mountain State Resort Park has a 30-room lodge, cottages and a full-service restaurant. It also has hiking trails and other recreational opportunities for guests. Pine Mountain State Resort Park is located south of Pineville, on U.S. 25E, 10 miles north of Middlesboro.

Photo: Louisville Metro Parks and Recreation

Metro Parks & Recreation is offering an affordable family golfing package at its nine golf courses during the Memorial Day Weekend.

For only $25, a family of up to four members can play nine holes at any Metro Parks course. The $25 includes greens and cart fees, and families can take advantage of the deal after 4:30 p.m. on three days: Saturday, May 27, Sunday, May 28 and Monday, May 29.

Families are encouraged to call in advance to book a tee time at the golf course of their choice.

“Our courses are in great shape this spring, and we’re hoping for a lot of play from families this summer,” said Metro Parks and Recreation Director Seve Ghose. “Come out and enjoy a round of golf with the family on a great course at an affordable price!”

Metro Parks golf courses are open from daylight to dark seven days a week.

Credit: KY State Parks

Ten Kentucky State Park golf courses will be participating in the free “Get Golf Ready” day on May 13.

Participating courses will offer guests a free 10-minute golf lesson, hold a putting clinic and provide tours of the facility. The idea is to introduce the game of golf to people who may have never played before.

The following state parks with 18-hole courses will be participating in the Get Golf Ready day:

  • Barren River Lake State Resort Park, Glasgow
  • Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park, Burkesville
  • General Burnside Island State Park, Burnside
  • Grayson Lake State Park, Olive Hill
  • Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park, Calvert City
  • Lake Barkley State Resort Park, Cadiz
  • Lincoln Homestead State Park, Springfield
  • My Old Kentucky Home State Park, Bardstown
  • Pine Mountain State Resort Park, Pineville
  • Yatesville Lake State Park, Louisa

Kentucky State Parks offer excellent golf throughout the state. For more information, visit: http://parks.ky.gov/golf/ For more information about Kentucky State Parks, visit: www.parks.ky.gov

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