Hurley School makes golf a sponsored sport

By TOM LAVENTURE

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HURLEY — The Hurley Public School Board on Monday unanimously added golf as a school sponsored team sport for both boys and girls. 

Steve Lombardo, school district athletic director, estimated the seasonal golf team cost at $5,980. This includes a $3,080 varsity coach salary, which is comparable with other spring sports, he said.

The estimated golf course green fees would total $100 per golf meet or $1,000 for all 10 meets per season. Team transportation would cost $15 per hour for a bus driver and $1.71 per mile vehicle cost. 

A total of $...