Greenwich Golf Greens Fees to Rise

As Greenwich's public golf season comes to a close on Sunday, duffers who enjoy the town's can expect to pay more to swing their clubs next season.

The Board of Selectmen unanimously voted Thursday to increase greens fees and season permits for the 2012 season.

The season memberships will increase $20 — to $165 for adults; to $110 for seniors; to $165 for town employees. Greens fees will increase $1 on weekdays and $2 on weekends and holidays. Golfers now pay $24 on weekdays; $28 on weekends and holidays; for seniors, the current fees are $17 on weekdays and $28 on weekends and holidays.

The board also approved increases to the summer trailer storage fee and wharfage fees at the municipal . Boaters will see storage fees increase by $25 to $200 and wharfage fees increase 50 cents a foot to $15.50.

The approved 2012 parks and recreation fees, however, keeps admission fees to the town's beaches and summer ferry service at current rates. The resident beach pass will cost $30 for adults; $5 for children. Day passes for non-residents remain at $5. Ferry fares also will remain the same — $4 for residents, $10 for non-residents who also must purchase a $5 day pass.