Loss of the only public golf course west of the bridge
Summary
Commissioners previewed a large development proposal (the golf course property) expected within a couple of months. Residents are worried about traffic on quiet connecting roads; a similar 2015 request was approved by the Planning Commission but fizzled before reaching the Commission.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Cuts to leagues yield modest net savings since registration fee revenue is lost too.
Roughly two thousand kids in youth leagues if programming is preserved.
Residents along connecting roads worry about loss of quiet enjoyment and added traffic if the development proceeds.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Commission - Nov 6, 2026
Commissioners previewed a large development proposal (the golf course property) expected within a couple of months. Residents are worried about traffic on quiet connecting roads; a similar 2015 request was approved by the Planning Commission but fizzled before reaching the Commission.
Planning - Nov 3, 2026
A golf instructor and other speakers noted the course is the only affordable public course in this part of Bay County, teaches local kids the game, and provides green space and wildlife habitat — benefits that would vanish if the land converts to houses, since the proposed parks would be private HOA amenities.
General - Sep 1, 2026
Members looked at cutting youth leagues, privatizing the sports complex, and shifting parks groundskeeping to contractors or the enterprise fund. Eliminating leagues would affect a couple thousand kids, and savings are limited because registration revenue goes away too.
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