It would be a new way of looking at the situation but in the end, if it passes, it will mean lower rates, more accessibility and possibly increased usage.
On Monday evening following a presentation to Yorkton City Council by Darren Spelay, the city's recreation services manager, rather than voting to increase rates at Deer Park golf course, as has been the norm, it was decided to review the matter further and it was suggested a decrease in rates might be the better route to go.
"A review of Deer Park Golf Course fees is completed each year following the golf season," says Spelay.
"The review is completed to ensure the fees are relative to the operating expenses as well as remain competitive." Following the review a fee schedule was recommended that would see an increase in rates for most golfers.
Several councillors were opposed to the idea, saying there has been a continual decline in the number of golfers on the course and that perhaps if rates were lowered it would attract more families and younger golfers - in turn, increasing revenues.
"We have citizens who say they would go out and use the course if it were more cost effective...," said Councillor James Wilson. "There's no use having a municipal facility if it's not accessible by the greater general public, this is not a private course..."
Administration has been tasked to again review the matter and return to council with recommendations in March.
