On July 8, the Board of Directors, along with the General Manager of Dakota Dunes Golf Links, announced that construction has begun on a new clubhouse. The 7,100 square foot project will replace the existing temporary clubhouse with a two-story facility that features locker rooms, meeting space, and club storage.The clubhouse will also include an expanded pro-shop and a restaurant with seating capacity for up to eighty people.
The new clubhouse is a welcome development for a golf course that has been ranked as one of the best in Canada. General Manager McLaren Taylor spoke about the positive impact it will have on business. He said “this new building has all the amenities we need to expand our business and provide a more comfortable experience to our members and patrons.”
As well as opening the door to new business, the clubhouse will enhance existing events. While attending the annual PGA Tour Canada Dakota Dunes Open this past weekend, PGA Tour Canada President Jeff Monday commented on the new clubhouse. “We are excited about the construction of a new clubhouse and the expanded facilities as it will give us the opportunity to do even more to connect the fans with the players at the Dakota Dunes Open.”
Dakota Dunes Golf Links Board Chair and Chief of Whitecap Dakota First Nation, Darcy Bear spoke about the benefits of the $3.3 million dollar project for Whitecap and the Saskatoon region. “The Dakota Dunes Golf links has been an incredible success for our Province and our partners. The new clubhouse will bring a renewed interest to the Dunes and the course will continue to drive tourism dollars to our region.” said Bear.
At the event, board members Chief Cliff Tawpisin of Muskeg Lake Cree Nation and Russell Roberts, CEO of Kitsaki Management spoke about the value of the partnership and then unveiled the architectural rendering of the new clubhouse. Construction has already begun and the clubhouse will be open for business in May 2015.
