M’ville hires Premier to run Cedarcrest Golf Course

MARYSVILLE – The City Council voted Feb. 9 to have Premier Golf Centers take over management of the city's Cedarcrest Golf Course.

February 11, 2015 1:35 pm
Updating the golf cart fleet is one of the goals at Cedarcrest of the new management company.
Updating the golf cart fleet is one of the goals at Cedarcrest of the new management company.

MARYSVILLE – The City Council voted Feb. 9 to have Premier Golf Centers take over management of the city’s Cedarcrest Golf Course.

The cost will be $8,000 a month, plus more depending on if incentives are met, Mayor Jon Nehring said Feb. 10.

Nehring said parks director Jim Ballew went through the contract with the council to make sure it was what everyone wanted.

Premier has helped other troubled Northwest municipal courses turn a profit quickly, including Walter Hall and Legion Memorial in Everett and Lynnwood Golf Course.

Premier’s call center directs golfers to other courses within its family when tee times are filled. Premier also bundles packages to give golfers more bang for their buck.

Premier officials say they also market the entire operation, not just green fees, including: the pro shop, golf lessons, golf carts, and food and beverage. They also would like to expand the use of the facility with events such as small corporate tournaments, and summer jazz and dinner offerings.