LA City Golf imposes non-refundable $10 player tee time deposit for everyone The Tech Caddie

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Kevin Fitzgerald, Assistant Director of Public Affairs for the Southern California Golf Association, provides an update on recent meetings regarding the implementation of a pilot program for golf tee time bookings in Los Angeles. The Golf Advisory Committee and the Recreation and Park Board of Commissioners both endorsed the staff recommendation for a $10 non-refundable deposit per player when booking a tee time.
The program has received overwhelming support, although there are concerns about the impact on certain golfers and the need for ongoing monitoring and potential adjustments. The implementation date is yet to be determined.
The Golf Advisory Committee and the Recreation and Park Board of Commissioners endorsed a pilot program for golf tee time bookings in Los Angeles that includes a $10 non-refundable deposit per player.
The program has received overwhelming support, but there are concerns about the impact on certain golfers and the need for ongoing monitoring and potential adjustments.
The implementation date for the pilot program is yet to be determined, but it is expected to happen within a couple of weeks.
There is a possibility of introducing dynamic pricing and exploring alternative mitigation measures in the future.
Sound Bites
"The Golf Advisory Committee endorsed the staff recommendation with a vote of 14 to 1, so overwhelming support."
"The Recreation and Park Board of Commissioners approved the pilot program with a unanimous vote of four to zero."
"The pilot program has raised concerns and received a great amount of attention from various media outlets."

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:00 Update on Recent Meetings
05:43 Timing and Marketing Considerations
09:04 Impact on Golfers and Potential Adjustments
13:18 Addressing Concerns and Maintaining Affordability
30:28 Importance of Timely Implementation

Kevin Fitzgerald, Assistant Director of Public Affairs for the Southern California Golf Association, provides an update on recent meetings regarding the implementation of a pilot program for golf tee time bookings in Los Angeles. The Golf Advisory Committee and the Recreation and Park Board of Commissioners both endorsed the staff recommendation for a $10 non-refundable deposit per player when booking a tee time.
The program has received overwhelming support, although there are concerns about the impact on certain golfers and the need for ongoing monitoring and potential adjustments. The implementation date is yet to be determined.
The Golf Advisory Committee and the Recreation and Park Board of Commissioners endorsed a pilot program for golf tee time bookings in Los Angeles that includes a $10 non-refundable deposit per player.
The program has received overwhelming support, but there are concerns about the impact on certain golfers and the need for ongoing monitoring and potential adjustments.
The implementation date for the pilot program is yet to be determined, but it is expected to happen within a couple of weeks.
There is a possibility of introducing dynamic pricing and exploring alternative mitigation measures in the future.
Sound Bites
"The Golf Advisory Committee endorsed the staff recommendation with a vote of 14 to 1, so overwhelming support."
"The Recreation and Park Board of Commissioners approved the pilot program with a unanimous vote of four to zero."
"The pilot program has raised concerns and received a great amount of attention from various media outlets."

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:00 Update on Recent Meetings
05:43 Timing and Marketing Considerations
09:04 Impact on Golfers and Potential Adjustments
13:18 Addressing Concerns and Maintaining Affordability
30:28 Importance of Timely Implementation

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