Endicott Awards En-Joie Management Deal; Irrigation Project Remains a Future Opportunity

The Village of Endicott selected Troon to manage the village-owned En-Joie Golf Course under a five-year agreement beginning in 2027. The selection followed a request for proposals that drew four proposals, making the management procurement a decided award rather than an open opportunity. Broome County Executive Jason Garnar described the agreement as worth nearly $3 million. GovCon firms should distinguish this operating-management deal from the separate, much larger infrastructure need under discussion at the course: no solicitation has been issued for irrigation-system replacement.

The village plans to pursue grants for a replacement irrigation system estimated to cost up to $8 million. The project is not expected to begin for at least three years, so prospective engineering, irrigation, construction, and related services providers should treat it as a potential future market, not an active bid. The village’s grant-seeking approach is central to the opportunity’s timing and funding outlook. Until the funding path, project scope, and procurement schedule are clearer, firms can monitor local budget and grant announcements and assess relevant project experience without assuming a solicitation is imminent.

Responsibility for the proposed capital work is complicated by a disagreement between the village and Broome County over ownership and funding responsibility. That dispute could influence which entity sponsors the project, applies for or administers grants, and ultimately issues any procurement. The management selection does not resolve those questions. Providers tracking the opportunity should therefore watch for decisions on ownership and cost allocation alongside grant developments; either could affect the project’s structure, schedule, and contracting route.

En-Joie’s role as host of the Dick’s Sporting Goods Open adds an operational constraint to future work. The hosting agreement runs at least through 2029, and the course is expected to continue hosting the tournament during the period leading up to any irrigation replacement. Christopher Strand, Troon’s vice president of operations, said the company would help the village navigate the process, noting that Troon has experts and teams who work on courses across the country. He said the work is “less invasive to the golf course than anyone might think” and that Troon would be able to “keep play going throughout the entire process.” For contractors, maintaining course operations and tournament readiness could be important planning considerations if a project proceeds.

• Troon was selected to manage En-Joie under a five-year agreement starting in 2027.
• The management RFP received four proposals; that competition is complete, not an open solicitation.
• Jason Garnar described the management agreement as worth nearly $3 million.
• A separate irrigation-system replacement is estimated at up to $8 million.
• The village plans to pursue grants, and work is not expected to begin for at least three years.
• No solicitation has been issued for irrigation replacement; the project remains a future, contingent opportunity.
• The village and Broome County disagree over ownership and funding responsibility, creating uncertainty about project sponsorship and procurement.
• The Dick’s Sporting Goods Open hosting agreement runs at least through 2029, making continuity of course operations a consideration.
• Christopher Strand said Troon would support the process and maintain play during any work, describing the approach as less invasive than some might expect.