

The increase in the per-play rate and the general membership fee is said to help cover the additional costs associated with banking fees now that the course is accepting credit card payments.
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“Staff did propose a junior membership as well but we just thought it would be better to keep that free to encourage more people to use the course and ensure Tomahawk remained affordable for the youth of our community,” added Bordignon. Youth golfers, under the age of 16, will be able to access the course in 2021 for free. Non-residents can continue to utilize the course at the pay-per-round fee. Memberships will only be available to residents of TBM. Memberships also allow the member to play as many rounds in a season as they wish,” said Gibbons.

“Memberships guarantee revenues regardless of what the weather dictates.

In addition, the course will also be offering a senior membership for those over the age of 60 for $275 a season. Changes have also been proposed to the course’s membership options.Īs outlined in TBM’s 2021 draft budget, membership to Tomahawk will be available to those ages 16 to 60 for $325 a season, an increase of $50 from previous years. Looking ahead to next season, TBM staff have proposed an increase in the per-round fee from $17.50 to $18. “In total, 9,234 rounds were played at Tomahawk, which is approximately 2,700 more rounds than the 2019 season,” he said.

“People really enjoyed Tomahawk in 2020 when we were open during the pandemic, and we're looking forward to that again this year,” said TBM councillor Peter Bordignon.Īccording to Gibbons, despite opening six-weeks later than in previous years, on June 27, Tomahawk saw an increase in use in 2020. Last season the town increased the course fee from $10 to $17.50 to help cover the staffing costs that were estimated to be approximately $37,100.Īccording to town officials, the price increase did not discourage use of the course. Tomahawk had previously operated on an honour system with a pay box at the entry, which asked users to pay $10 per round. “The new operating structure, as implemented through consultation with the Grey Bruce Public Health Unit, was a surprising success,” said Ryan Gibbons, director of community services for TBM. Last season the golf course saw a number of pandemic-induced operational changes, including the establishment of three staff members at the course to help regulate the flow of traffic, the requirement to book tee times in advance, and the implementation of a credit card payment system. Definitely a good choice for any large group staying in the KC area.The Town of the Blue Mountains (TBM) has a few changes in store for the 2021 season at the Tomahawk Golf Course. There is easy access to highways to get anywhere in KCKC or KCMO. He was very responsive if there was a glitch or a question. The communication with the owner before and during the trip was the best I have experienced (I've used vacation homes over a dozen times). There was plenty of room for the teenagers and 20-somethings to entertain themselves away from the older adults. The swings around the firepit area was the favorite gathering spot. The kitchen was large enough for all of us to move around easily with an extra freezer in the pool shed for more frozen food.Įveryone enjoyed the pool with lots of toys. My parents both used walkers and were able to get around very well. There were plenty of beds (all very comfortable). The house is much bigger than it looks from the outside. The pictures do not do the property justice. "We had a family gathering for my parents' 71st anniversary.
