This is the latest installment of a weekly Tee To Green feature in which we check in via email with Central Oregon golf facilities for an offseason update. This week we contacted Scott Huntsman, president and CEO of Black Butte Ranch.

Huntsman has overseen the resort and its two golf courses since 2009. This is what he had to say about the current business of golf and about Black Butte Ranch, which is nestled 8 miles west of Sisters:

Q: How was business in 2013?

A: Business at Black Butte Ranch has been fantastic in 2013. Vacationers, events, weddings and retail traffic are all up nicely. Our golf numbers were also very solid. While we saw a bit of a decrease in property-owner play, the number of leisure guests and groups who played golf was up nicely.

Q: Were any changes of note made to the facility during the last year?

A: No major changes this season. It was the first full season that the newly renovated Glaze Meadow Course was open and it continues to receive rave reviews from golfers.

Q: Are any changes and/or improvements to the facility scheduled for 2014?

A: This winter we are constructing a new cart barn and maintenance facility at the Big Meadow course.

Q: After a recession that began in 2007, how have your golf operations changed in recent years?

A: We’ve learned to become more efficient in our operations, placed a real emphasis on superior course conditions and adapted many of our programs to meet the changing needs of our customers.

Q: Are the local golf facilities doing enough to attract and foster local play? If not, what more can be done?

A: I think so. We have a ton of great golf in the area and many of the courses have developed a niche that appeals to certain segments of local golfers.

— Reporter: 541-617-7868, zhall@bendbulletin.com.