Alberta Courses

[Net67]

Hey all, 

 

Any updates from our southern AB friends? 

Been hawking the Land o Lakes facebook page. If memory serves correct, they usually open the gates a week or two before everyone else down there. 

 

Really got the itch. 

[knock it close]

3 hours ago, Kale_m said:

Everyone says calgary GCC. I dunno. Played it and didn’t think it was all that great? Prestige? Sure. But crazy good? Meh 

It needs some tree removal (especially 10), best green sites and awesome greens, great set of par 3's, 13 is a really good par 5, and 17 and 18 are two of the best holes in the city if not the province. 9 and 10 do kinda suck though. 

 

Its absolutely my favorite place to play in the city and I do think its the best too but that gap is tighter than between fav and second fav. 

Edited March 22, 2023 by knock it close

[Cruisin1966]

2 hours ago, Net67 said:

Hey all, 

 

Any updates from our southern AB friends? 

Been hawking the Land o Lakes facebook page. If memory serves correct, they usually open the gates a week or two before everyone else down there. 

 

Really got the itch. 

 

Here's a note on the Paradise Canyon site.  I would think Coaldale would be close to the same, whenever they're ready to open.  Typically, they're open a few weeks before Calgary

With March weather coming in we will be looking to open the golf course as soon as weather permits.  As of March 6th we are looking at the weekend of March 24th as a potential opening date weather permitting with an outside chance of going earlier if the forecast improves.

[Kale_m]

47 minutes ago, Cruisin1966 said:

 

Here's a note on the Paradise Canyon site.  I would think Coaldale would be close to the same, whenever they're ready to open.  Typically, they're open a few weeks before Calgary

With March weather coming in we will be looking to open the golf course as soon as weather permits.  As of March 6th we are looking at the weekend of March 24th as a potential opening date weather permitting with an outside chance of going earlier if the forecast improves.

Sweet! I can see a sick day in my future!!! 

[Net67]

1 hour ago, Cruisin1966 said:

 

Here's a note on the Paradise Canyon site.  I would think Coaldale would be close to the same, whenever they're ready to open.  Typically, they're open a few weeks before Calgary

With March weather coming in we will be looking to open the golf course as soon as weather permits.  As of March 6th we are looking at the weekend of March 24th as a potential opening date weather permitting with an outside chance of going earlier if the forecast improves.

 

Woot woot, thanks ! 

 

$178 for 18 with a cart in March is wild.  Awesome track though.

[Cruisin1966]

I grew up south and west of Lethbridge.  Went to the University.  Spent a lot of time golfing in Magrath, Lethbridge, Picture Butte, Coaldale and Taber

[knock it close]

29 minutes ago, Net67 said:

 

Woot woot, thanks ! 

 

$178 for 18 with a cart in March is wild.  Awesome track though.

$178!!!! holy shrink the game. 

 

Side note I can't believe how bad golf courses are at letting the public know their opening dates, or I'm just a moron and never know where to look. Paradise's last web update was Mar 6, they haven't tweeted since the 12th and its just a video of the owner accepting an award, FB is a little more active but you have to scroll trough replies to see that they "are hoping to open by the end of the month".

 

I get that it is weather dependent but I just feel like the industry by and large does a poor job communicating to customers on social media.  

[Net67]

1 hour ago, Cruisin1966 said:

I grew up south and west of Lethbridge.  Went to the University.  Spent a lot of time golfing in Magrath, Lethbridge, Picture Butte, Coaldale and Taber

Had a student membership at Magrath ($450) when I was down there at the University. End of the year it worked out to be a couple bucks a round. Miss those days. Still get tremors thinking of hole 17. 

 

What’s your favourite down there ? 

 

 

[Kale_m]

178? We played there last year in March and walked for like $80

[Net67]

15 minutes ago, Kale_m said:

178? We played there last year in March and walked for like $80

 

Friday-Sunday: $130 walking + $48 if you want a cart 😬

[Double K]

9 hours ago, knock it close said:

 

Redwood

 

 

 

Did they redo the greens last year? I didn't get to play it. 

[Kale_m]

1 hour ago, Net67 said:

 

Friday-Sunday: $130 walking + $48 if you want a cart 😬

Well, that is off the list … 

[jordan_mccomb]

On 3/20/2023 at 10:52 AM, Kale_m said:

Played it once. Meh. Not my favourite layout. Was ok. But would have to give it another go now that I have seen it once 

I would definitely give it a second go. I'm one of the assistant pros up there this year, so I definitely have some bias, but I do think it is a worthy track. Worked in the shop last year and wasn't that impressed the first few rounds, but really grew to love it. Conditions were very very good last year too. The first 8 holes, in my opinion, are very average, but 9, 10, 12, 13, 16 (one of my favourite holes in Calgary), and 18 are really solid holes. Can be a very tough test as well as the wind is often a little stronger up there and the greens are pretty extreme.

[st1800e]

10 hours ago, Kale_m said:

Everyone says calgary GCC. I dunno. Played it and didn’t think it was all that great? Prestige? Sure. But crazy good? Meh 

Old style classic course.  I won’t play it again until the new ball comes out in ‘26, as I tend to overpower classic courses. 

[Cruisin1966]

2 minutes ago, st1800e said:

Old style classic course.  I won’t play it again until the new ball comes out in ‘26, as I tend to overpower classic courses. 

 

Roflmao. Good for you to choose to play a ball no one else will play.  Might as well scrounge up some of the balata balls now so you can practice.  <rolling eyes>

[st1800e]

2 hours ago, Kale_m said:

Well, that is off the list … 

I’m guessing that $48 is for 2 riding, which brings it down to $154, way cheaper!  

[knock it close]

12 hours ago, st1800e said:

as I tend to overpower classic courses. 

You must of crushed it in the Alberta am them

 

Quote

"Roflmao. Good for you to choose to play a ball no one else will play.  Might as well scrounge up some of the balata balls now so you can practice.  <rolling eyes>"

 

 

I actually would like to play it there, or jasper or banff. Not that I can overpower any of them I think it would just restore some shot quality to those places. If the CC played 6500 at sea level which is what the new ball would do I think it would be awesome.

Edited March 23, 2023 by knock it close

[knock it close]

14 hours ago, Double K said:

Did they redo the greens last year? I didn't get to play it. 

Yes they did, I didn't either but I had some buddies who did and they said it was quite good. Hopefully make it back out this year but its kinda a pain with their booking policy. 

[Cruisin1966]

17 hours ago, Net67 said:

Had a student membership at Magrath ($450) when I was down there at the University. End of the year it worked out to be a couple bucks a round. Miss those days. Still get tremors thinking of hole 17. 

 

What’s your favourite down there ? 

 

 

 

I'm not picky, each course has pluses and minuses.  Heck, even Henderson Lake has enough challenges to make it interesting.  But, I guess I have a special place in my heart for my home course (Magrath), followed by Paradise Canyon.  But I would be happy to play any of the 18 hole courses in that area.

[Double K]

On 3/22/2023 at 8:18 PM, st1800e said:

I won’t play it again until the new ball comes out in ‘26, as I tend to overpower classic courses. 

Lol.

 

L.O.FN.L

[knock it close]

10 hours ago, Double K said:

Lol.

 

L.O.FN.L

4 guys under par at the am in 2021 there, overpowered

[st1800e]

8 minutes ago, knock it close said:

4 guys under par at the am in 2021 there, overpowered

Sorry you missed the intended humour………taking a swipe at USGA ball proposal.

I should’ve added an emoji. 😜

[Cruisin1966]

Just now, st1800e said:

Sorry you missed the intended humour………taking a swipe at USGA ball proposal.

I should’ve added an emoji. 😜

I certainly did  😛

[Double K]

8 minutes ago, Cruisin1966 said:

I certainly did  😛

Me too

[knock it close]

Lol, well joking aside I would like to play there with the MLR ball, I think at our elevation it would make a handful of older courses better. I won't be going to Glencoe and playing the cherries with that ball though I can promise you that. 

Edited March 24, 2023 by knock it close

[ZipinZ]

Ponoka’s Wolf Creek Golf Resort gets new owners

Wolf Creek Golf Resort in Ponoka has been acquired by an Ontario-based company called GolfNorth Properties.

 

GolfNorth operates 40 properties in Canada, from B.C. to Nova Scotia. They took over operations of Wolf Creek and the purchase includes the Old Course, the Links Course and lodgings.

 

“GolfNorth is very happy to have a foothold in Alberta, and we wish to extend a warm welcome to members and players alike. We’ve met with principal staff members, and want to welcome them to the GolfNorth family as well,” said Shawn Eavns GolfNorth president.

 

“We’re thrilled to have been given the opportunity to be the stewards of these two excellent golf courses for years to come.”

 

The resort was placed into receivership proceedings by way of a Court of King’s Bench order on Oct. 13, 2022. The previous owners had been looking for investors or buyers for “some time” before the mortgage company “lost faith” in their ability to find one.

 

The mortgage company, through the receiver MNP, put the 36-hole course and RV park up for sale by tender last fall, former resort president Ryan Vold explained in a letter on Oct. 18.

 

For more information on the purchase or to book tee times for the upcoming season, check out golfnorth.ca.

 

Link ... Sylvan NEWS ... https://www.sylvanlakenews.com/news/ponokas-wolf-creek-golf-resort-gets-new-owners/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter&fbclid=IwAR1bFhGf3NgR0n42pVZtwB8uHNsMrsmLyqgVest7bJbpv1oDe-w-qqTdMSA

 

 

[Double K]

As long as interest rates remain high, I fear we will see more courses go broke. 

 

 

[remlap13]

Did anyone get Kananaskis times? The booking process was way smoother this year than last. 

[Grubs13]

12 minutes ago, remlap13 said:

Did anyone get Kananaskis times? The booking process was way smoother this year than last. 

Looking at playing it for the first time this year. Any recommendation for which course to play?

[Instron4204]

3 hours ago, Grubs13 said:

Looking at playing it for the first time this year. Any recommendation for which course to play?

Both are great but Kidd is my favorite of the two.