Taylor golf club exceeds financial expectations for 2025

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Taylor’s golf course and club has reported positive results in its year-end financial presentation to the district council. 

During the October 20th committee of the whole meeting, the District of Taylor council reviewed a report of the year-end financials for the Lone Wolf Golf Club.

In 2025, the golf course saw approximately $1.87 million in revenue and $1.34 million in expenses, resulting in a $524,007 surplus. 

Several departments within the facility reported performing better than expected for the season, including the club’s pro shop and food and beverage revenues. 

The pro shop saw $63,915 in sales, achieving 122 per cent of its budgeted revenues of $52,500. Food and beverage sales saw a total gross profit of $443,906, which is 183 per cent of its $242,600 2025 budget. 

Salaries, benefits and operating expenses are reportedly “on pace to meet their respective budgets” and overall golf course revenue has “exceeded budgetary numbers for the season.” 

The total wages of employees of the club was $270,538, which is below its 2025 budget of $380,820. Insurance benefits for employees were slightly above its 2025 budget of $25,000, with $26,047 spent by the end of its operating season. 

“Through the end of the operational season, the Lone Wolf Golf Club has a $524,007 surplus compared to a $478,092 surplus on the same date in 2024,” staff stated in the report. 

This year, the golf course has seen $904,542 in total golf sales, attributed to power cart rentals, club rentals, driving range access, green fees, membership fees, miscellaneous revenue and sponsorships. 

This is a $36,197 increase compared to total sales in 2024, and $119,042 higher than revenue expectations. 

To read the full year-end financials report, see below.