built in two stages. The first nine holes in Devon coincided with Alberta’s oil boom, and the running of Leduc #1, a historic part of the province’s petroleum industry. They were built in 1954 to accommodate the roughnecks working on the rigs. The...
golfer, the one thing you want when taking on a new course is to be wowed by everything put in front of you, running from the parking lot through the 19th hole. At the Desert Willow Golf Resort, that’s exactly what you get. From the friendly greeting at...
to cash in on your success. There is now a better way to make the most of a once-in-a-lifetime shot. You’d even have cash to spare after purchasing the majority of the liquid stock in the clubhouse. Alberta Golf, through their UpSwing brand, is offering...
front nine is the newer of the two loops and offers a taste of links-style play while the back, the original layout here, is Parkland Golf with tree-lined fairways and small greens. “There are two totally different nines here,” course general manager...
British Columbia – After several years of sitting in limbo, a course now named the top play in British Columbia is prepared to welcome guests with an ever-expanding line-up of amenities. Sagebrush Golf Club will open for the season on May 3, 2024, and...
No matter how you slice it, the bulk of golf enthusiasts in the Coachella Valley are seniors aged 65 and up. The departure of the Dinah Shore/Nabisco/ANA ladies’ major from the valley left many local golf aficionados and visitors longing for the...
ball in play. Someone who has a very good short game,” will do well, said the pro, “as you have to hit greens.” Playing to a par of 71, and 6,575 yards off the blue tees, Inglewood Golf & Curling Club offers players a great opportunity to work on all...
Centre in Calgary saw Mitchell Fox from the Speargrass GC narrow that gap to one shot with two holes remaining. On the par-4 17th, Fox drove the green stopping about 14 feet past the hole while Heffernan put his tee ball into the trees guarding the...
By Dr. Barry Lotz, Inside Golf Callaway has developed a club that should be carried by the majority of golfers — the Paradym Super Hybrid. What a pleasure it is to see this oversized hybrid, ultra-high strength titanium club, deliver incredible power,...
By Gord Montgomery, Inside Golf PARKLAND COUNTY, Alberta — It’s 4:30 on a summer Monday afternoon and the parking lot at Glacier Greens Golf Course is filled with excited voices as kids clamber out of their parents’ vehicle. It’s not because they’re...
in a golf shoe. It is like comfort food, so to speak. I find it to be a very enjoyable and well-supported shoe, which is of paramount importance, especially at my senior-level status. Its mesh uppers provide an extremely comfortable fit and...
Albertans need help, it’s never far away no matter what the issue. Case in point: volunteers filling in spots left open in preparation for the 2024 LPGA championship in Calgary at the Earl Grey Golf Club. In fact, the response to the Help Wanted social...
insights into the golf instruction market, a Twitter survey was conducted covering various aspects such as recent lesson participation, expenditure, and delivery preferences. While acknowledging its imperfections, the survey provides a foundational...
distinguish colour changes in the grass which is a huge benefit before striking any shot but especially those for your par or even the odd birdie attempt. While these glasses are geared mainly for putting, they are also great for clarity all across the...
municipally-owned divot-digging property, it’s no wonder that other munis around the world wish they could grow up to be compared to the Indian Wells Golf Resort. Why wouldn’t they? With wonderful playing conditions on both courses, the Celebrity and...
Airdrie. There’s a brand new arcade now open that gives those not smitten by the game of golf something to do while you chase pars. Since you’re here to golf and there’s lots for the rest of the family to do with around 60 video games onsite in the...
hole through the sixth is what can simply make or break your round. When you come right down to it, it’s the fifth hole in particular that is the one that can easily tax players the most. Asked to characterize the layout here, which is just east of...
of the course off the back tees isn’t short. At just under 7,000 yards given the wind and water that face players here, a par of 72 could be a tough haul. With a handful of teeing areas to choose from, it means everyone, whether you’re a newbie to the...
highly underrated golf driver is almost perfect. 2023 brings no shortage of new drivers to try out this year. The Callaway Paradym, Titleist TSR3, Taylormade Stealth 2, and PING G430 are all good drivers, BUT no driver holds a candle to the Honma BERES...
By Gord Montgomery, Inside Golf SHERWOOD PARK, Alberta — In for a dime, in for a dollar. That was the philosophy behind the idea the Jack Nicklaus-designed Northern Bear GC’s management took to the PGA TOUR Canada and the tour bought in. And that...