Yorkton’s Deer Park Golf Course has been voted the fourth Best Value Golf Course in Canada by Golf Advisor, a web site featuring golfers’ reviews of golf courses in Canada and across North America. It is home to the popular ‘Best of Lists’ generated each year from actual golfer reviews.
“We’ve always known that we have an excellent course here in Yorkton. I’m very pleased that those using the course appreciate the value they receive compared to other courses across Canada,” said Mayor Bob Maloney.
“Just being on this list indicates we are providing a quality, accessible golf product for the public,” said Darcy McLeod, Director of Community Development, Parks and Recreation. “Being voted high on the list shows that we not only have a quality product for our residents but that we are attracting golf tourists as well,” he said.
Deer Park’s success can be directly attributed to the people who work and golf there, with some staff having spent up to 35 years keeping conditions at a high level throughout the season. Each year member clubs fundraising efforts contribute to on-course improvements such as new greens and tee boxes. These clubs are full participants in the ongoing success of the golf course, and include Men’s, Ladies, Senior Men’s, Senior Ladies and Junior’s.
The golf course, operating since 1921, “is the only one of Yorkton’s many recreational facilities which consistently covers most of the costs of operation,” said the Mayor.
