2011 Golf Programs at Niagara Parks
For Immediate Release
March 21, 2011
New Options for Ontario Golfers at Niagara Parks
Niagara Falls, ON – Responding to the desire of Ontario golfers looking to play Niagara Parks’ world-class courses, The Niagara Parks Commission (NPC) is pleased to introduce several new programs offering superior value at its championship courses Whirlpool Public Golf Course and Legends on the Niagara, as well as at the Oak Hall Par 3 course.
New Resident Day Events
NPC is pleased to announce six new Resident Day events where Ontario residents can play the championship courses of Whirlpool and Legends at discounted rates. Resident Days include: 18 holes of golf, lunch at the turn and an opportunity to win a special prize. Everyone who plays will also be entered into a draw to take place in the dining room of the event site at 6:30 p.m. (winners are not required to be present to accept prize). Event dates are listed below along with the first date reservations for tee times will be accepted.
| Event Date | Course | Course Reservation Opening Date |
| Tuesday, May 17 | Whirlpool | April 1, 2011 |
| Monday, June 13 | Battlefield | May 13, 2011 |
| Tuesday, July 5 | Ussher’s Creek | June 7, 2011 |
| Tuesday, July 25 | Battlefield | June 24, 2011 |
| Monday, August 15 | Whirlpool | July 15, 2011 |
| Monday, August 29 | Ussher’s Creek | July 29, 2011 |
Resident Day Pricing:
Whirlpool: Juniors $30* / Adult walking $40 / Adult with cart $50
Legends: Juniors $35* / Adult walking $45 / Adult with cart $55
All prices are subject to HST. *Junior: golfers born in 1993 or later and must be 16 years of age to drive a power cart (Junior rates do not include power cart).
NOTES: Tee times will be available from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Spaces are limited and are reserved for residents of Ontario and one guest. Reservations for Resident Day events are only available by phone. Please call at (905) 295-9595, or toll free 1-866-465-3642.
Frequent Player Packages
For those who play regularly, this program offers the best savings, available in 12 and 20 game packages. The packages are completely transferable and they do not have an expiry date. Please visit www.niagaraparksgolf.com for more information and pricing.
Niagara Parks Golf VIP Club
The VIP Club is free to join and only takes a few minutes to enroll online. Receive weekly green fee specials through email and reserve your tee time on-line without booking fees.
Niagara Parks Resident Card
NPC has made changes to its popular Resident Card program. For 2011, NPC will now extend this offering to all residents of Ontario. This program will now be valid only for discounted rounds at the Oak Hall Par 3 course and Chippawa executive course at Legends on the Niagara.
Chippawa Regular Season
(May 27 - Sept 27)
Regular Rate / Discounted Rate
Weekday $15.25 / $13.00
Weekend $17.00 / $15.00
Oak Hall Regular Season
(May 27 - Sept 27)
Regular Rate / Discounted Rate
Weekday $11.00 / $8.00
Weekend $12.00 / $9.00
The cost of a Resident Card is $5, (Canadian, tax included) and will be available in the Pro Shop at Whirlpool Golf Course, Legends on the Niagara and Oak Hall Par 3. Cards must be purchased in person, and purchasers must provide proof of residence and photo ID. For details on rules and restrictions associated with the program, please visit www.niagaraparksgolf.com.
The tentative opening dates for NPC courses are as follows: April 1, Whirlpool Golf Course; April 8, Ussher’s Creek and Chippawa executive course; April 22, Battlefield and April 29, Oak Hall Par 3.
The Niagara Parks Commission, an agency of the Government of Ontario has preserved and maintained the parklands and attractions surrounding the Falls without tax dollars since 1885. Your purchases at Niagara Parks help great things happen. Every dollar you spend with Niagara Parks helps preserve the nature and heritage of the Falls and the Niagara River Corridor.
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For more information, visit www.niagaraparksgolf.com or contact:
Golf Contact:
Brian Moore
Director of Golf Services
bmoore@niagaraparks.com
(905) 295-9595
OR
Media Contact:
Tony Baldinelli
Communications Manager
tbaldinelli@niagaraparks.com
(905) 371-0837