ROYAL CITY — Superintendent Shawn Vetterick, himself a quality golfer, has offered the first new viable idea to improve the amount play at the 9-hole layout Dodson Road.

Vetterick proposes a Thursday men’s golf league. It would have a 14-week run, starting on March 31 and ending June 30. Vetterick is suggesting individual play or possibly 2-man teams.

The entry fee for the year would be $25 per person. Handicaps would be established. The entry fees would go for prizes. The weekly green fees would be $15, and riding carts would cost $7.

“You would play nine holes against your opponent on Thursdays,” Vetterick said. “If you couldn’t play on a given Thursday, you’d just set up a time with your opponent and play your match before the next Thursday.”

Vetterick sees the Thursday competition not only as golf but also a social event. There could barbecues to which players would bring their own steaks or other ideas along those lines.

For now, Vetterick would like to know what the interest level might be so that he can prepare to organize the league. You may email Vetterick at:

royalcitygolf@centurylink.net.alcityaoyalc

Vetterick said the format of play would allow a player of any level of golf to be competitive.