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Watertown Council Approves Golf Course Fee Hikes for 2026

1/22/2026

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The Watertown City Council in New York approved fee increases for the Thompson Park Golf Course for the 2026 season with a 3-2 vote.
Season passes will increase by $25 to $50, raising costs for city residents over 22 to $825 and for non-residents to $900.
Greens fees will also rise by $2 to $3.
Council Member Doug Osborne opposed the changes, citing concerns about exclusivity and public participation.
The golf course reported a loss of approximately $120,000 last season, an improvement over prior years.

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The Watertown City Council in New York approved fee increases for the Thompson Park Golf Course for the 2026 season with a 3-2 vote.
Season passes will increase by $25 to $50, raising costs for city residents over 22 to $825 and for non-residents to $900.
Greens fees will also rise by $2 to $3.
Council Member Doug Osborne opposed the changes, citing concerns about exclusivity and public participation.
The golf course reported a loss of approximately $120,000 last season, an improvement over prior years.