The City-owned Boots Hollow Golf Club reopened to the public with a Community Golf Day on Friday and shotgun event on Saturday.
The reopening followed a months-long project that saw the complete replacement of all 18 greens, including the nursery, chipping green, and putting greens and upgrades to the course’s drainage system. New additions also include all new GPS-equipped golf carts, a new name, and new staff.
“We had a very good turnout for our Community Golf Day, which was a great opportunity for the public to see the course and meet new golf course staff,” said Assistant City Manager Laura Sanders. “We also had a shotgun event on Saturday, giving the first hundred players the opportunity to be among the first to play on the new course.”
Formerly known as Adams Golf Course, the City-owned course has undergone a major transformation with the greens reconstruction project, a new name, and newly-hired staff following the retirement of longtime Golf Pro Jerry Benedict last year. Benedict managed the course and owned golf course inventory based on a contract with the City, which was a popular blueprint for municipal golf courses at the time.
But Boots Hollow Golf Club, which was renamed with support from the family of K.S. “Boots” Adams, for whom the course was named, is now operated solely by the City, and a director-level position, along with two assistant golf pro positions and service staff, have been added to the City’s roster.
“The changes we see at Boots Hollow Golf Club are possible because of the generosity and collaborative efforts of many people,” said Sanders. “We are grateful to K.S. ‘Boots’ Adams, for whom the course is named, and his sons Kenneth and Steve Adams for their continued support. The rebranding and new logo were spearheaded by Director of Golf Dee Roadman, who has done a remarkable job in creating a fun and inviting atmosphere at the course. We are fortunate to have Dee in this important leadership role.
“None of it would have been possible, though, without the support of the community. We are grateful to the voters who approved funding for the project, and the Lyon Foundation for their generous donation that helped bring everything together. We also owe a debt of gratitude to the Golf Course steering and operating committee members, who provided hours of valuable insight and experience.
“And we are especially grateful to members of the Bartlesville City Council, who have helped see this project through from beginning to end. Their leadership and contributions have helped ensure a smooth reopening and transition as we welcome the public to enjoy their new course.”
Limited tee times are available between now and the full reopening on Sept. 2.
