Background

The East Course is part of the 36-hole golfing complex, which makes up Oak Hill Country Club. The operating budget for the 36-hole facility comes directly from membership dues and revenue generated from various professional tournaments hosted at the club. Typically the operating budget is in excess of 1.5 million dollars a year, half of which is devoted to labor. During the peak operating times (summer), the crew on the East Course ranges from 19 to 22 workers, including the East Course Superintendent, his Assistant, a Horticulturalist, and an Arborist. These personnel are needed to keep the course at the high level of quality the membership demands. The capital budget varies in size from year to year, depending on scheduled projects and the need for new equipment. Typically, funding for a piece of equipment or project would be given if the price were within reason. .