Partnership Renewed With Indigo Sports For Ely Park Golf Course

The City of Binghamton is extending the contract with Indigo Sports for the operation of the Ely Park Golf Course according to an announcement on Tuesday (November 19) by Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham. The city has owned the course since it was built in 1933.

The contract extension goes through 2028. In the announcement, Mayor Kraham noted that since Indigo Sports took over management in 2021, annual rounds at Ely Park are up by more than 51 percent.

In addition, Ely Park hosted over 32,000 rounds of golf in 2024, an increase of just under 11 percent over last year. In 2023, 115 membership passes were purchased. This year, that number increased to 218.

According to the Mayor's office, Indigo Sports is responsible for all golf operations, course maintenance, food and beverage sales, marketing, and financial and administrative duties

Ely Park Golf Course has undergone a remarkable transformation in the years since the City began working with Indigo Sports. The course is in the best shape in recent memory, and annual rounds, memberships, and revenue are all on the rise. Ely Park has always been one of our community’s hidden gems, and now it’s home to one of the best golf courses in the region. - Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham

Ely Park's annual revenue for 2024 is over $950,000, more than double the amount since 2021 when Indigo Sports took over operations.

We are thrilled that, with the support of the City, we’ve been able to turn things around at Ely Park Golf Course and tap into its immense potential. Attendance and sales continue to climb, and we frequently hear positive feedback from visitors impressed by the ongoing improvements to course conditions and the facility. We’re excited about continuing to work with the City to deliver a premier golf product for the community. - Christopher Strand, Indigo Sports Regional Director of Operations