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wa A wp PRL ERE PORT PERRY "WEEKEND STAR" FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 2000 - 23 GolfNorth Properties takes over local course from ClubLink New owner, no changes at Canterbury Common GC # By Chris Hall Port Perry Star There will be no major changes to the Canterbury Common golf course this year, despite new owner- ship. The local course, which | is located just north of Port Perry within the Canterbury Common subdivision, was acquired last week by GolfNorth Properties Inc. from ClubLink Corp in a March 30 deal. The recent agreement, which saw ClubLink invest $4.4 million into GolfNorth and the two companies exchange a number of golf courses, allows the two sides to join forces to develop and expand mid- market courses, said GolfNorth marketing direc- tor Kevin Hurd. "The general confusion is that we have been pur- chased by ClubLink," said Mr. Hurd this week. "We are sort of a blue-collar ClubLink. "We try to keep our membership and green fee prices down and attract mid-level golfers. ClubLink has more high-end clubs and fees. "When people see the word ClubLink, they usual- ly shake. their head and think their membership and fees are going to go through the roof." The deal will allow GolfNorth to grow to 14 courses with the recent acquisition of Canterbury Common and the Dundee Country Club in Kitchener. As a result of the deal, members with each com- pany's clubs will be per- mitted to play at all the courses owned by the two groups. "The deal has us sort of holding hands; we're both going to remain completely separate entities. We want to keep our courses afford- able and our membership prices down. This will allow us to hold hands with for Boys and ( rls 12-16 years of age. Wa need your help! nization and fundraising. April 18th, 2000 Saturday, April 22 - Saturday April 29/2000 a = Come by and cast a ballot for some (prizes to be drawn Sat., April 29/2000) "better." ing are asked to apply in ClubLink, rather than com- pete." Canterbury Common is a 2000-yard, nine-hole executive course nestled amongst one of Port Perry's newest subdivisions which doesn't fit into ClubLink's concept, said Mr. Hurd. "It looks like a ClubLink course with its Ohio white- sand bunkers, creeping tee-to-green grass... but it fits into our pricing con- cept. It's a beautiful pay- as-you-play course," said Mr. Hurd, noting that no changes will be made under the new ownership. "I wouldn't touch a thing on that course, it's beauti- ful. That course is going to sell itself, and there's noth- ing we can do to make it Mr. Hurd will be in Port Perry for more than a week, overseeing the hiring of new staff members. Full- . and part-time employees . | are sought for the pro shop |} and maintenance crews. Those interested in apply- person with a resume between noon and 5 p.m. on'April 8-9. The course will open to the public for playing on Saturday for the season. Green fees for nine-holes during the week is $12, or $14 on the week- end. JEFF MITCHELL/PORT PERRY STAR Courtney Pelow holds the trophy she, and fellow Compton Cable Tykes, took home as the champs of the Tri-County Tykes League champs for the year. Coach Joe Curran led the mixed team to one of their best seasons yet. Once again on April 9 the engines will be revving in Blackstock, five km. north of Mosport International .Raceway for the second round of the 2000 motocross season. The venue, a relatively new facil- ity, has already become a favourite with both the riders and spectators. With the price of entertainment sky- Motocross racing returns to Blackstock on Sunday enough to the action to cheer on your favourite competitor. Everyone in the family will be able to relate to someone on the track as the com- petitors range in age from four to 55 and beyond. You will witness the skills of the "aspiring" youngsters, "bumbling" Turn to Page 24 rocketing, a day in the fresh air with the whole family at such a small cost is great value. Motocross, unlike many motor- sports, is very easy to follow and is very enjoyable for the whole family. You are able to see almost the com- plete race track, missing none of the action and are able to get close a 2X 4 ¥ LC ---- \ GG And the new outboards from WORLD PREMIER RECREATION COMPANY This event sponsored by: . MOOG Chassis Parts JD Fishing P Port Perry Marina | A ar + i dy dR A wa gl a i. {yumm fy i li a a laut Jan ai