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AGENDA ITEM 4 <br />easibility Services <br />o GOLFACTS <br />The GolFacts Report provides a customized look at any specific golf market in the U.S. <br />This 25-40 page report lists all existing facilities in the market area as well as the <br />number of holes and type of course. It also reports the four key demographic variables <br />within the population (up to eight counties in the market area) which affect golf <br />participation and provides per capita ratios of golf supply. An example of a GolFacts <br />can be obtained by calling the NGF Consulting, Inc. The cost of this report is $950 to <br />members of the National Golf Foundation and $1,200 to non-members and can be <br />delivered within ten working days. <br />o OP:ERATIONAL.STUDIES <br />As a service to existing facilities, the NGF Consulting, Inc. regularly conducts <br />operational studies of existing golf operations by experienced consultants. <br />Operational analyses of facilities normally touch upon the following standard aspects <br />of the golf operation, as well as areas of special concern expressed by those who <br />commission the study: <br />o Rounds of Play and Market Share Evaluation <br />o Fee Structures <br />n o' Staffing and Personnel <br />o Contracts <br />o Level _ of Golf Services <br />o Level of Course Maintenance <br />o Level of Ancillary Services <br />o Player Perceptions <br />o Evaluation of Competitive Facilities <br />o Conclusions and Recommendations <br />The NGF Consulting, Inc. fee for this service will be based on the specific requirements <br />of each study. In general, an operational study can range from ;$10,000-$18,000, <br />depending on the scope of services and requires ten to twelve weeks to complete. <br />o PUBLIC COURSE FEASIBILITY STUDIES/DRIVING RANGE STUDIES <br />Complete public course feasibility studies are available from the NGF Consulting. The <br />project is conducted by an experienced. study director who will spend a minimum of <br />three days on site to better understand the needs of the principals and to thoroughly <br />investigate the golf market environment. Such a feasibility report addresses the <br />following factors: <br />o Golf Market Potential <br />o Estimate of Operating Revenues and Expenses <br />o Capital Investment Requirements <br />o Site Evaluation <br />o Financing and Development Considerations <br />