Tyandaga Golf Course to stay as 18-hole course

Good news - Tyandaga Golf Course will remain as an 18-hole public course. At the City Council meeting on March 19, Council approved a staff recommendation which included keeping the course at 18-holes. Staff will begin the process of looking at opportunities to make capital and risk mitigation improvements.

City Council also approved the creation of a Tyandaga Golf Course Reserve Fund, funded by user-fees that would help pay for future customer enhancements of the golf course.

Public Engagement

Through public engagements, staff heard feedback from residents and golfers through multiple in-person and online public meetings, the Appleby Street Festival and Food for Feedback events. City Council and City staff also received many emails and calls and the City sought expertise from consultants and golf experts. An online survey was also open for residents and golfers.

Public engagement led to the active involvement of 168 residents in face-to-face interactions and 490 completed surveys and online participations. 79% of survey participants were golfers or had previously golfed at Tyandaga. The recurring feedback from this community conveyed a strong preference for maintaining the golf course as an 18-hole facility.

To continue public engagement, a Tyandaga Committee will be formed to ensure continuous community input on the improvements of Tyandaga, such as reviewing course layout and making recommendation to enhance playability. The committee will be made up of golfers and local area residents. Anyone interested can email brad.weake@burlington.ca. Names will be randomly selected to be on the committee.

Next Steps Safety and Quality of Play Improvements

In 2024, the removal of ash trees, tree trimming to improve sightlines and consideration of additional tree plantings for residential coverage will be done. New benches have been ordered and washrooms are being renovated for the start of the golf season.

Tee box improvements and sand trap alterations will undergo further review, and implementation will begin once the projects have been successfully contracted and assets prioritized.

To enhance the golfer’s experience, a single-use warm-up cage will be available for golfers to warm-up before teeing off and youth golf clinics will be available.

Parking lot construction is underway and will be completed before the end of April. The greenspace will be open during construction.

Exploration of available grants could provide opportunities to speed up capital improvements such as adding cart paths as well as linking hiking trails from Kerncliff Park to Tyandaga, both of which would increase safety as well as customer experience.

Staff will bring a full operation report to council in five years.

Thank you for interest in this project. We look forward to seeing you on the course!