The Long Beach Municipal Golf Commission consists of 13 members. Ten (10) members represent the organized men’s and women’s clubs from Recreation Park 18-hole, Recreation Park 9-hole, Skylinks, El Dorado, and Heartwell Golf Courses. The remaining three (3) members are designated as members-at-large. Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor, and confirmed by the City Council.


The Municipal Golf Commission

Created on April 10, 1923, as the “Greens Committee”, this group of citizens evolved into the Long Beach Municipal Golf Commission on November 7,1956. In 1992, the number of members was increased to the current 13 Commissioners.

Serving in an advisory capacity, the Municipal Golf Commission makes recommendations on such issues as course policy, capital improvement projects, allowable tournaments, course fee structure, and any other matters that might arise pertaining to the game of golf in the City of Long Beach.

Duties

The duties of the Long Beach Municipal Golf Commission include the following, per City Ordinance 2.42.030:

1. Generally advise the City Manager and City Council on all matters concerning the operation of the courses and development of facilities;
2. Recommend to the City Manager and City Council, the adoption of rules and regulations pertaining to the golf courses;

Recommend fees to be charged for the use of the golf courses; and

Act in an advisory capacity to the City Manager and City Council on matters pertaining to the proper functioning of the golf courses.


Long Beach Municipal Golf Commission 2009



Members (left to right)
Front row: Robin Bellamy, Hal Peabody, John McCann, Gail Berns, Shirlee Ford, Shirley Johnston. Back Row: Don Marmion, Tonny Christensen, Becky Turley, Len Kennett, Don Lucarelli. Not pictured: Matt Knabe

2009-2010 Municipal Golf Commission Members (and official appointment date):
John McCann, Chairman, South Course Men’s Club (7/1/2002)
Harold Peabody, Vice Chairman, Recreation Park Men’s Club (7/1/2007)
Robin Bellamy, Skylinks Women’s Club (7/1/2004)
Gail Berns, Heartwell Women’s Club (7/1/2002)
Tonny Christensen, Heartwell Men’s Club (7/1/2002)
Shirlee Ford, South Course Women’s Golf Club (10/1/2008)
Shirley Johnston, El Dorado Park Women’s Golf Club (7/1/2007)
Len Kennett, At Large (7/1/2002)
Matt Knabe, At Large (8/23/2005)
Vacant, Skylinks Men’s Club (7/1/2006)
Don Marmion, El Dorado Park Men’s Golf Club (7/1/2006)
Becky Turley, Recreation Park 18 Women’s Club (7/1/2004)