Fox Hollow Golf Course in American Fork is looking to expand its facilities with covered bays for year-round use, according to a report published October 29. The expansion plans, which may include a food court, depend on the results of a feasibility study and the potential approval of a new bond.
The course, which was formerly known as Tri-City Golf Course, is currently funded and operated through a partnership between Lehi, American Fork, and Pleasant Grove. All three cities currently contribute $225,000 annually to cover operating expenses and help pay off an existing bond that expires at the end of 2027. Additionally, approximately $10,000 is contributed to an emergency fund.
Lehi City Council member James Harrison, appointed by Mayor Paul Binns to represent Lehi on the golf course steering committee, stated that the course is paying for its own feasibility study. Harrison noted that the course is highly popular and difficult to schedule, so adding year-round bays could provide more options for golfers and generate additional revenue during winter months.
If a new bond is approved, the amount would be approximately $7,000,000, with the three participating cities paying the bond collectively. American Fork has offered to provide acreage on the west side of the golf course for the expansion at no cost to Fox Hollow.
Harrison expressed that while the expansion could result in a net gain in revenue, the market for such facilities is not yet mature, making the project a potential risk. He noted that the profit sharing between the cities has been performing well in recent years.
The current management structure involves the three cities sharing the costs and benefits of the course. Harrison mentioned that the city receives a refund of a certain amount depending on the course's annual performance.
The feasibility study is expected to be completed by year-end. Following the study, the steering committee will evaluate the results, and the proposal will be brought to the Lehi City Council for a vote on whether to support a bond.
