THUNDER BAY – Pat Berezowski is bringing the a la carte system to the Thunder Bay’s two remaining municipal golf courses.
In an attempt to spark more interest in the game and work around the schedules and budgets of those who aren’t interested in a full nine- or 18-hole round, the city’s director of golf this summer will be offering up a special twilight rate of $2.50 a hole after 6 p.m.
“It was a bit of a concept I was researching in the winter, where somebody could come out and play one hole, two holes, three holes – whatever they would like – for $2.50 per hole. Ultimately I think a lot of the golfers will come out for nine holes at that six o’clock time when we’re offering it,” Berezowski said.
“But, if there’s somebody who hasn’t played golf in a number of years and they want to get back into and play three holes, perfect.”
It’s also an ideal way for non-members to hit the driving range, work on their swing, and then put it into practice right away at an affordable price.
Berezowski said it’s the first time the city courses have offered a true twilight rate. Until this summer, it was $45 across the board for 18 holes and $37 for nine.
“It’s low pressure. We’re trying to attract a few more golfers in that slower period of time, from six o’clock to eight o’clock at night.”
The rates apply to both Chapples and Strathcona Golf Course and are good on both week nights and weekend nights.
