Local Tulsan Nick Sidorakis, renowned for his longtime management of Southern Hills Country Club, has been selected to operate the City of Tulsa’s Mohawk and Page Belcher golf courses.

The selection follows a competitive bidding process for a new management agreement for City golf courses. The bidding process was opened earlier this year due to changes in the golf course market. Ultimately, the City received nine submissions, including submissions from eight national firms.

“Nick and his partner Randy Heckenkemper have demonstrated a history of understanding and supporting City golf courses, and I can’t think of anyone with a more intimate knowledge of our courses than they have of them,” Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols said. “Nick has been one of the biggest supporters of the First Tee Program at Mohawk Golf Course that is helping our youth in Tulsa, and he has also demonstrated a willingness and ability to raise private money to support the golf courses in the past. I am confident that together, we will continue to create the best municipal golf courses in the region.”

Following approval from the Standards Specifications & Awards Committee (SSA) this morning, the City will work with Sidorakis to get a finalized contract into place as soon as possible. Following those negotiations, Sidorakis will assume management sometime this spring.

“I am very excited that we have such a strong local candidate to lead our City golf courses moving forward,” Tulsa Parks Director Anna America said. “Nick is one of the most respected people in the golf world in the region, and we’re honored he is interested in taking on our City courses.”

In the spring, management will change over from Indigo Sports, a Troon Company (formerly Billy Casper Golf). The City of Tulsa thanks Indigo Sports for its commitment to City golf courses since 2008.

Since 2020, investment in City golf courses has gained momentum and the golfing landscape has changed. After a surge in usage since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, APRA monies, Improve Our Tulsa sales tax dollars, and private funding have all been dedicated to City courses to improve conditions and playability.

Most recently, the City completed renovations to Page Belcher Golf Course’s 40 plus bunkers after more than 20 years thanks to nearly $1 million from ARPA and a private match.  

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