Readers defend Quarry Ridge Golf Course
The two letters to the editor below appeared in Fort McMurray Today Aug. 15, 2006.
It's very strange that the same people who were for 15 or more years the leaders in minor sports are now the leaders in destroying a facility that caters to families -- in particular, young families with children from three to 12 years old. Show me another course where it's common to see three-, four- and five-year-olds playing golf.
Quarry Ridge is a golf course that caters to the exact people it was designed and built to serve. Tell the four thousand or so people who love to play our course that they're not playing golf.
Is there a scenario evolving in which deep pockets and corporate influence is going to prevail over common sense and quality of life?
KEITH JAMIESON
What's next if Quarry Ridge closes?
I am concerned with the quote from Little League director Colin Solbak, when he says, "...and if people are concerned about losing a golf course, it's not even a golf course, in my view, it's a starter track."
My family moved here almost five years ago when my sons were 13 and 15, and in that time they have enjoyed many golf games at Quarry Ridge. Most of all, they have enjoyed the fresh air, exercise, camaraderie, low-priced green fees, and the casual and friendly atmosphere of the patrons, golfers, and staff. This, along with skiing in the winter, has kept them active and has enabled them to meet many good friends.
Quarry Ridge reminds me of the golf courses owned and operated by the City of Edmonton. Their courses are affordable and challenging enough for the part-time, love-to-learn-the-game golfer. This municipality needs to retain as many low-cost, recreational facilities it can in order to provide an outlet for youngsters and families who are unable (or unwilling) to pay the much higher fees at the other two golf courses.
Through our sons, my wife and I were encouraged to learn the game of golf, and we quite like the Quarry Ridge course for its forgiveness of our limited golfing abilities. We have played the other golf courses in town; however, Quarry Ridge fits the bill for beginner golfers or golfers who just want to go out and have fun.
I applaud the Rotary Club for their plans for a golf course on Airport Road; however, that course will not be available for use next year, once the planned rezoning of the Quarry Ridge property has occurred, and it has met its demise.
I am all for development and expansion as a natural progression for a growing and vibrant community; however, I am also concerned when a municipality addresses the rezoning of parks and recreation land. What's next: Borealis Park? Birchwood Trails? Snye Park? Vista Ridge Ski Hill?
JOHN HULLEMAN
© Copyright 2006, Fort McMurray Today.
It's very strange that the same people who were for 15 or more years the leaders in minor sports are now the leaders in destroying a facility that caters to families -- in particular, young families with children from three to 12 years old. Show me another course where it's common to see three-, four- and five-year-olds playing golf.
Quarry Ridge is a golf course that caters to the exact people it was designed and built to serve. Tell the four thousand or so people who love to play our course that they're not playing golf.
Is there a scenario evolving in which deep pockets and corporate influence is going to prevail over common sense and quality of life?
KEITH JAMIESON
What's next if Quarry Ridge closes?
I am concerned with the quote from Little League director Colin Solbak, when he says, "...and if people are concerned about losing a golf course, it's not even a golf course, in my view, it's a starter track."
My family moved here almost five years ago when my sons were 13 and 15, and in that time they have enjoyed many golf games at Quarry Ridge. Most of all, they have enjoyed the fresh air, exercise, camaraderie, low-priced green fees, and the casual and friendly atmosphere of the patrons, golfers, and staff. This, along with skiing in the winter, has kept them active and has enabled them to meet many good friends.
Quarry Ridge reminds me of the golf courses owned and operated by the City of Edmonton. Their courses are affordable and challenging enough for the part-time, love-to-learn-the-game golfer. This municipality needs to retain as many low-cost, recreational facilities it can in order to provide an outlet for youngsters and families who are unable (or unwilling) to pay the much higher fees at the other two golf courses.
Through our sons, my wife and I were encouraged to learn the game of golf, and we quite like the Quarry Ridge course for its forgiveness of our limited golfing abilities. We have played the other golf courses in town; however, Quarry Ridge fits the bill for beginner golfers or golfers who just want to go out and have fun.
I applaud the Rotary Club for their plans for a golf course on Airport Road; however, that course will not be available for use next year, once the planned rezoning of the Quarry Ridge property has occurred, and it has met its demise.
I am all for development and expansion as a natural progression for a growing and vibrant community; however, I am also concerned when a municipality addresses the rezoning of parks and recreation land. What's next: Borealis Park? Birchwood Trails? Snye Park? Vista Ridge Ski Hill?
JOHN HULLEMAN
© Copyright 2006, Fort McMurray Today.
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