Industry Code: 85900
This industry covers the operation of a golf course whether the course is for the benefit of members (private) or the general public, as well as driving ranges and miniature golf operations.
Operation Details:
Administrative staff, clubhouse staff, greenkeepers, fairway attendants, maintenance and janitorial personnel combine to offer golfing and related social activities. A golf club may offer golf lessons, rent golf clubs and accessories, operate concessions or snack bars, and sell golfing and related equipment. They may also have a restaurant, lounge and hall facilities. Special events may be held at the hall facility such as weddings, which may use the restaurant and lounge as well.
Driving ranges and putting greens provide practice facilities for golf enthusiasts. Putting greens are areas where the golfer will practice their putting skills. Driving ranges are facilities for golf enthusiasts to simply practice driving golf balls from individual cubicles. At these facilities, golf balls are rented by the bucket and golf clubs are available for rent. Golf equipment may also be sold in conjunction with these operations. Driving ranges also include indoor driving ranges as a standalone business. These indoor driving ranges are sometimes virtual in nature and often offer lessons, golf leagues, golf equipment sales etc. Virtual golf simulators that are part of a recreational facility, will be classified in the correct industry for the overall operations.
Miniature golf facilities may be housed indoors (i.e. mall) or outdoors. Miniature golf uses the art of putting to pass obstacles in an attempt to place the golf ball into a small round hole. There are usually 9 or 18 different holes with different obstacles to pass. This operation may sell snack food items and the entire operation is handled by one or two attendants.
Underwriting Considerations:
Pro shops, that are not operated by the owner(s) of a golf course, are covered under Sporting Goods Stores, Industry 67300 - Hardware/Auto Parts Stores/etc, on a compulsory basis.
Miniature golf, operated in conjunction with a shopping mall, is classified in Industry 89702 - Property Management/Hostels, or when in conjunction with amusement parks is classified in Industry 87600 - Sports and Recreation.
The operation of golf schools are exempt. The primary function of a golf school is golf instruction, not selling golf equipment or clothing or manufacturing/assembling golf clubs. If a golf school has retail sales and manufacturing/assembly operations, please contact Underwriting.
Industry Custom Pricing: Waiving Cost Relief Option
This industry has chosen to participate in Industry Custom Pricing effective January 1, 2011. Costs related to the aggravation of a pre-existing condition will not be removed from the experience record of employers classified in this industry. In return, the portion of premiums collected to fund retroactive cost relief has been removed from the industry rate, resulting in a reduction in WCB premium rates for the industry.
Premium Rate History:
Activities:
Driving Ranges
Golf Courses
Golf Pro Shops (Operated by owners of Golf Course)
Miniature Golf
Rate Group History:
In 1991, 1992 and 1993; various classifications were consolidated into this rate group in recognition of similar activities and services in the hospitality and tourism sector.
This industry covers the operation of a golf course whether the course is for the benefit of members (private) or the general public, as well as driving ranges and miniature golf operations.
Premium Rate History:
Activities:
Driving Ranges
Golf Courses
Golf Pro Shops (Operated by owners of Golf Course)
Miniature Golf
Operation Details:
Administrative staff, clubhouse staff, greenkeepers, fairway attendants, maintenance and janitorial personnel combine to offer golfing and related social activities. A golf club may offer golf lessons, rent golf clubs and accessories, operate concessions or snack bars, and sell golfing and related equipment. They may also have a restaurant, lounge and hall facilities. Special events may be held at the hall facility such as weddings, which may use the restaurant and lounge as well.
Driving ranges and putting greens provide practice facilities for golf enthusiasts. Putting greens are areas where the golfer will practice their putting skills. Driving ranges are facilities for golf enthusiasts to simply practice driving golf balls from individual cubicles. At these facilities, golf balls are rented by the bucket and golf clubs are available for rent. Golf equipment may also be sold in conjunction with these operations. Driving ranges also include indoor driving ranges as a standalone business. These indoor driving ranges are sometimes virtual in nature and often offer lessons, golf leagues, golf equipment sales etc. Virtual golf simulators that are part of a recreational facility, will be classified in the correct industry for the overall operations.
Miniature golf facilities may be housed indoors (i.e. mall) or outdoors. Miniature golf uses the art of putting to pass obstacles in an attempt to place the golf ball into a small round hole. There are usually 9 or 18 different holes with different obstacles to pass. This operation may sell snack food items and the entire operation is handled by one or two attendants.
Underwriting Considerations:
Pro shops, that are not operated by the owner(s) of a golf course, are covered under Sporting Goods Stores, Industry 67300 - Hardware/Auto Parts Stores/etc, on a compulsory basis.
Miniature golf, operated in conjunction with a shopping mall, is classified in Industry 89702 - Property Management/Hostels, or when in conjunction with amusement parks is classified in Industry 87600 - Sports and Recreation.
The operation of golf schools are exempt. The primary function of a golf school is golf instruction, not selling golf equipment or clothing or manufacturing/assembling golf clubs. If a golf school has retail sales and manufacturing/assembly operations, please contact Underwriting.
Industry Custom Pricing: Waiving Cost Relief Option
This industry has chosen to participate in Industry Custom Pricing effective January 1, 2011. Costs related to the aggravation of a pre-existing condition will not be removed from the experience record of employers classified in this industry. In return, the portion of premiums collected to fund retroactive cost relief has been removed from the industry rate, resulting in a reduction in WCB premium rates for the industry.
Rate Group History:
In 1991, 1992 and 1993; various classifications were consolidated into this rate group in recognition of similar activities and services in the hospitality and tourism sector.