A change is coming this season for Spring Valley Golf Course in Reed City.

Announced on Friday via Facebook, the course will be undergoing a management change for the upcoming season. Reed City natives Tyler Ems, Chris Ems, Trevor Mund and Brian Mund will be directing course operations starting this season.

"It's always a busy golf course with opportunities," Trevor Mund said. "The timing to take over is perfect. Being this close to Reed City and golfing it so much got all of us excited."

The course was previously managed by Don and Carol Semeyn. Don, who designed the course in 1964, recently passed away at the age of 90 this past December.

"We want to recognize and thank the late Don and his wife, Carol, for their many years of dedication and ownership," the group said in a press release. "Their efforts helped make this course an important part of the Reed City community.

The new management group's focal points for the course include rebuilding facilities, supporting local leagues and tournaments, enhancing customer service, and improving course conditions.

"We're going to be making some improvements with the tee boxes and potentially replacing the carts," Mund said.

Mund also mentioned the group is currently discussing options for rebuilding a clubhouse and the potential of it being used as a restaurant and venue. The former clubhouse building burned down after being hit by lightning this past March.

The group also wants to strengthen relations with the Reed City High School golf teams.

"As we begin this next chapter, we will share more details about upcoming plans and events," the group said.

Events and tournaments scheduled for this year already will not be affected by the change. For more information on season rates and memberships, email springvalleygolfclub1@gmail.com.