Southern Alberta: Local News

Srixon Deep South Tour In Good Hands

The Srixon Deep South Tour is now entering its second decade and could not be on more solid footing under the guiding hand of Scot Robinson.

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Rocky Mountain Adventure

My husband and I were recently planning a golf getaway and we decided to take a road trip. We thought about Bandon Dunes in Oregon and even tossed around Palm Springs.

Then it hit us. We had not yet played some of the most spectacular golf courses in our own backyard, the Banff Springs and Jasper Park Lodge courses. So we set off on our Rocky Mountain Golf adventure. Having never stayed at the Fairmont Banff Springs we thought we’d splurge and check into the “Castle in the Rockies,” which opened in 1888.

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Results From The Srixon Deep South Tour’s First Two Events - Spring 2007

The Srixon Deep South Tour started the 2007 season at Riverview GC April 30th. Mother Nature was kind and the course conditions matched the day. 21 professionals took part and a special thank you must go to Drake Mason from Srixon for helping with the season opener.

2-under par 69 was the benchmark for a first place playoff between Derek Czyz (Connaught) and Jamie Kureluk (Cottonwood). The second extra hole proved to be decisive as Kureluk won the first event of the season and a cheque for $858. Czyz was rewarded with $440 for finishing second. The top third of the field was paid out.

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News In Southern Alberta - Spring 2006

At Heather Glen GC, after 18 years of ongoing renovations, they are now welcoming golfers to 27 mature holes that feature towering trees and the opportunity to hit every shot you can imagine. “Where gold is fun and affordable.”...

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Laugher Gets Award- 2006

2006 PGA of Alberta Club Professional of the Year Winner, Ron Laugher (HP at Priddis Greens G&CC) was named the National Club Professional of the Year by the Canadian PGA earlier this year.

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