Guilford Secures Over $100K After Golf Course Damage Forced Early Closure

GUILFORD, CT — The Town of Guilford has received more than $100,000 in insurance reimbursement to cover repairs and lost revenue after damage to the greens forced the Guilford Lakes Golf Course to end its season early last September.

The Connecticut Interlocal Risk Management Agency (CIRMA), the captive insurance program of the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities, awarded the town a net claim of $101,535.55 on Friday.

The payment includes the cost to repair the greens and nearly $73,000 in lost revenue tied to the course’s three-month closure.

Town officials said that after months of repair work, the greens are expected to be restored to their usual condition before the first tee time of the upcoming season.

"We appreciate CIRMA’s diligence in working with town staff to ensure we were reimbursed for all our covered losses,” First Selectman Matt Hoey said in a news release. "Thanks to the hard work of the course crew, Guilford Lakes will be back open for another great season."

"Thanks to the staff at the Town Hall, in particular Karen Quercia and Darlene Minore, for their efforts in securing a settlement with the town's insurance carrier," Guilford Lakes Golf Course Commission Chair Steve Berry added. "Recovering more than 90 percent of the cost to repair the unfortunate damage to Guilford Lakes Golf Course and the lost revenue is a significant win for the town."