FORT RUCKER, Ala. (March 5, 2015) -- Fort Rucker's Silver Wings Golf Course is looking to increase its membership during its membership drive through the month of March.
With a new year comes new prices, but people can lock in their savings if they renew their annual golf membership during the drive, according to Chet Hallman, SWGC business manager.
"This year's drive we're basically tying in with the blue course getting ready to reopen, along with all of the work that we've done on the red and white courses -- we've improved the conditions," said Hallaman. "This is an exciting time for us to get people excited about their membership renewals."
Although the rates are increasing, those who pay their annual membership in full, in advance during the month of March will pay the 2014 rates, plus get one month free for the 2015 season, said the business manager. If they pay monthly, then those rates will stay 2014 rates until the blue course opens. Additionally, daily rate and fee increases will go into effect April 1.
"We haven't had a rate increase in several years, but with all of the improvements being made to the courses, the rate increase was necessary," but Hallman promises that the rates are still extremely competitive. "Our rates beat just about anyone's rates off post, especially if you're active-duty or retired military. Our public rates are either as good as or better than most other facilities rates. We want to be able to prove a good product and experience for what people are paying."
The course is open to the public and boasts a 27-hole facility -- with the blue course, which is scheduled to reopen sometime in May -- while most only have 18. It also sports a driving range, practice facility, the Silver Wings clubhouse, a full golf shop, and Divots Restaurant and Grill.
"We've got a really strong contingent of members who are either active-duty or retired military, so we really want to push to get those civilians and the general public in here and show them what we have to offer," said Hallman.
Membership benefits include a free gift, unlimited green fees and advanced tee times, a 10 percent discount on all merchandise (excluding Ping, sale, food and beverage items), a 50-percent discount for the driving range, member-only tournaments and discounted tournament fees, Golf Handicap and Information Network handicap and reduced room fees and food minimums in the Divots Banquet Room.
Throughout the month of the drive, there will also be daily drawings when people sign up for their membership, said Hallman. For every day left in the month on the day they renew, their name will go in a drawing that many times. For example, if 10 days are left in March when they renew, their name will go in the drawing 10 times.
Prizes will range from golf balls, shirts, hats, drivers or even a set of clubs, said the business manager. The drawing will be held at the end of the month for each day of the month.
The annual membership rates are: $528 ($440 if paid in full by March 31) for E-1 to E6 and juniors ages 12-17; $858 ($715 if paid in full by March 31) for E-7 and up and Department of Defense civilians; and $924 ($770 if paid in full by March 31). Family rates are also available.
For more information, call 598-2449.
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