The Holiday Park golf course has taken possession of a Solo Rider golf cart (pictured), which allows an individual player with standing and walking disabilities to play the sport.
Golf Saskatchewan has provided three Solo Rider carts in the province, able to acquire the $15,000 units with the help of a Para Sport grant with Sask Sport, plus a partnership with Saskatchewan Wheelchair Athletics. They hope to acquire more such units, upwards of six total. Following are Les Lazaruk’s interviews with Golf Saskatchewan Executive Director Brian Lee and Recreation Services Manager for the City of Saskatoon, Roxane Melnyk. Plus, there are more pictures of the Solo Rider golf cart and a news release from the City of Saskatoon.
News Release
Holiday Park Golf Course receives SoloRider golf cart from Golf Saskatchewan
For immediate release: September 6, 2023
CY23-4466
Thanks to a generous donation from Golf Saskatchewan, Holiday Park Golf Course now has a SoloRider golf cart available for mobility-impaired players.
SoloRider golf carts are single-passenger carts that allow golfers to play from tee to green without leaving the cart. The golf cart is equipped with a swiveling, elevated seat and ergonomic controls.
“The cart can go almost anywhere on the course including the bunkers and greens and there is no fear of it damaging the grass”, says Brian Lee Executive Director / CEO of Golf Saskatchewan.
“These unique features have helped both the City and Golf Saskatchewan strive to provide recreation for all who want to participate by increasing accessibility and encouraging opportunity within the sport,” says Roxane Melnyk, Recreation Services Manager for the City of Saskatoon.
This is the second SoloRider golf cart that Golf Saskatchewan has made available in Saskatoon and it is free of charge to use. The City of Saskatoon’s Silverwood golf course has been home to a SoloRider since 2014. The SoloRider carts can be booked by calling the pro shops at Holiday Park or Silverwood golf courses when making a tee time reservation.
