City Jobs with Mayor Ramsey: Mulligans
Mulligans is one of South Jordan’s most popular destinations—and for good reason. With a driving range, batting cages, mini golf, and golf courses, it’s a place where families, friends, and athletes come to play, relax, and connect.
In this episode of City Jobs, Mayor Dawn Ramsey experiences what it really takes to keep Mulligans running. From repairing divots to mowing greens, collecting golf balls to maintaining waterfalls, the work is constant and ongoing.
Repairing Divots on the Driving Range
Grass tees are a favorite feature at Mulligans, but they take a beating. Josiah Jenks, part of the maintenance crew, shows Mayor Ramsey how to repair divots using sand and seed by hand and with a tractor. It’s a daily task that keeps the range green and playable for thousands of visitors each season.
Ball Collection: 40,000 Golf Balls a Day
Mulligans recently hit 1 million balls hit in a single month; have you ever wondered how all the golf balls get picked up? Jake Heine teaches the mayor about the ball picker tractor, and then Mayor Ramsey climbs into the cage herself to give it a try. Mayor Ramsey explained how therapeutic it was driving back and forth across the range, that is, until golf balls started to hit the tractor.
Changing up the Holes on the Greens
Kaiden Eckman teaches Mayor Ramsey how to cut a new hole on the course—a process that protects the grass and keeps the game fresh for players. She learns to use a cup cutter, transfer the flag, and plug the old hole with turf and seed. If the pin stays in one spot too long, it starts to wear out the grass.
Mowing the Greens
Ron Mrocek starts his day at 5:15 a.m. to mow the greens before golfers arrive. He shows Mayor Ramsey how to follow the lines and alternate directions to reduce turf stress. With ear protection and gloves on, she takes the wheel and cuts her first fairway.
Mini Golf Improvements: Waterfalls, Lighting, and Interactive Fun
Rocky Miller walks Mayor Ramsey through recent upgrades to the mini golf course, including new pumps for the waterfalls, blue dye for pond maintenance, and enhanced lighting for nighttime play. A new pergola was recently added, along with a new sawmill obstacle.
A Self-Sustaining City Treasure
Mulligans is owned and operated by the City of South Jordan—but it doesn’t rely on the general fund. It’s a self-sustaining enterprise, meaning the small fees paid by visitors are directly reinvested in maintenance and improvements.
Whether you’re teeing off, putting through waterfalls, or just enjoying the view, Mulligans is a place built with care and maintained with pride. The next time you visit, you’ll know just how much work goes into keeping it beautiful and how much our city team loves doing it.