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those in surrounding communities. Primary users at OGC include local golfers, leagues, civic <br />organizations, community education and school golf organizations. <br />c. Reputation. The course has built its reputation on affordability and a "family -friendly" <br />philosophy. The course is exceptionally beautiful and presents golfers with a reasonable <br />challenge. The fact that the course is an Executive 9 provides a distinct advantage over 18 hole <br />courses due to the length of play. OGC can be played in a matter of hours versus the 5+ hours of <br />18 holes. The strong loyalty of the local golf community is a key factor in OGC's longevity and <br />the value from a price standpoint cannot be overlooked <br />5. FUNDING. While OGC is a governmental entity, it operates like a business and aspires to be <br />supported by its own budget. The course is moving back to a position where greens fees, season <br />pass fees and concession revenues cover the course expenditures. However for the past decade <br />Revenues and Expenditures by Year <br />$300,000 <br />$200,000 <br />$100,000 <br />4 <br />$0 <br />tt <br />2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 <br />■ Revenues ■ Expenditures <br />the course operations and maintenance has been subsidized by the City General Fund. <br />6. ENVIRONMENT / MARKET. The number of gold courses within the area around OGC <br />has decreased in recent years providing an opportunity for the course to attract additional <br />players. <br />a. KEY COMPETITORS. The table below provides an analysis of those that are similar to <br />OGC that. <br />Course <br />.> <br />�U <br />o�U <br />wC7 <br />ARS <br />woU <br />Pw n <br />Orono Golf Course <br />N <br />Y <br />Y <br />N <br />N <br />Y <br />Baker National, Medina <br />Brookview, Golden Valley <br />Braemar, Edina <br />Eagle Lake Youth, <br />Plymouth <br />Orono Budget - 2017 Attachment J <br />