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David168485

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Lives
Vermilion, Alberta, Canada
Handicap
10-14
Age
55-64
Gender
Male
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
A few times a week

About

My golfing highlights include:

Sept. 6, 2011: Albatross, Loon Lake GC, Hole 8, Par 5, 450 yards, (Driver, 7 wood).

June 11, 2017: Hole in One, St. Paul GC, Hole 8, Par 3, 166 yards, (7 iron).

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3.9
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Total 259 Reviews
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259 Reviews
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
66
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
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Recommended Courses
253
Not Recommended Courses
6
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975
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25
First Review
01/24/2013
Last Review
11/21/2023

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Pine Hills Golf Club

Played On 09/17/2019
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
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Pine Hills GC

My second stop on the "Cowboy Trail" was Pine Hills GC, a course I last golfed probably 22 years ago.

The opening hole, a 485 yard, Par 5, double dogleg with an elevated green set into a copse of trees. Getting there can be an adventure as the first fairway is a roller coaster of hills and slopes and an unlucky bounce will kick you into the rough. The course has some dramatic tee shots overlooking wide fairways, natural hazards, strategic bunkering, doglegs left and right, manageable rough and some very testing greens.

There are a great variety of good holes cut through the forest that surrounds Pine Hills. Hole 18, a 377 yard, Par 4 is a demanding closing hole. A sharp dogleg right that plays into an elevated green and will claim its fair share of disasters.

The pro shop is well stocked and the clubhouse is impressive. Great venue.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Trestle Creek Golf Resort - Jack Pine/Creekside Course

Played On 09/16/2019
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Trestle Creek Golf Resort

Trestle Creek GR was on "The Cowboy Trail", a collection of good golf courses that follow Highway 22 south, a golf trip I've been trying to complete for the past two years but the weather (early snow storms) always seemed to put a damper on things. This year I figured if I started 3 weeks earlier than the previous two years I'd have better luck.

Over cast skies greeted the morning but no precipitation was forecast. A quick and efficient check in with the pro shop, a brief stop by the range to loosen up and straight out to the 1st tee.

Over all course conditioning is very good, big flat tee boxes, plush, wide fairways, bunkers were in good repair and the rough more than playable. I like the layout of this course as all the holes provide you with good sight lines. The hazards are there to see, the undulating greens are large and well maintained and every one rolled consistently throughout the round. There are some excellent holes that rate high on the fun factor. Holes 2 & 7 on the Creekside nine and Holes 1, 3, 7 & 9 on the Jackpine nine.

The service and meal in the clubhouse afterwards topped off a good day.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate

Lac La Biche Golf and Country Club

Played On 09/15/2019
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Lac La Biche GC

The 3 hour drive from home to the Lac La Biche Golf Club is worth the drive anytime but it's even better to make the drive for the golf clubs annual September one man scramble.

A marvelous 18 hole layout with both nines falling away from a hilltop clubhouse. Hole 1, a challenging 388 yard, downhill par 4 that can be played conservatively (lay up to the water hazard 220 yards out) or if you're feeling lucky, attempt to carry the 260 yard hazard. The next two holes play through the woods before opening again up as you play towards the lake. There is a great mix of dogleg rights and lefts, well placed bunkers and sculpted greens that command your attention.

As you make the turn, sharpen up your skills as you're playing back into the woods. The fairways start to tighten up, most greens well protected by good sized bunkers and a few elevation changes. Holes 15, 16, 17 and 18 are fabulous holes to finish off your round as it's not unheard of to finish off with a flurry of birdie opportunities.

A challenging venue, great conditioning, friendly staff, scenic views, a well stocked pro shop and excellent meals and service in the clubhouse.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Smoky Lake Golf Club

Played On 09/14/2019
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Smoky Lake GC

I hadn't played Smoky Lake for a few years so I made it the starting point of a fall golf trip around Alberta.

A cordial greeting both in the pro shop and by restaurant staff left an exceptional impression. Smoky Lake's strength is in it's Sid Puddicombe design. Most of the holes run along and through stands of Boreal forest. Numerous elevation changes provide for extra fun and offer some great views.

The fun starts with a mid length, dogleg left, 558 yard, Par 5. Hit your drive right centre of the fairway and you'll be tempted to cut the sharp dogleg left and go for the green in two. A great risk/reward opening hole.

Hole 4, a sweeping 548 yard, dogleg right Par 5 plays into a green shared with the Par 4, 6th hole. The course favours those that can work the ball both ways and asks for crisp irons into nicely groomed and receptive greens. Overall course conditioning is very good. After your round make a point to stop at the restaurant. Excellent fare and a cold one go down well on the large deck looking out over the 9th green.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate

Mickelson National Golf Club

Played On 08/27/2019
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Mickelson National GC

The initial plan for a course at this location was born in 2003. That idea was resurrected in 2014 by the Windmill Golf Group and together with five time major winner Phil Mickelson, that long awaited vision will come to fruition in 2020. Located a few miles west of Calgary, the Mickelson National Golf Club offered a sneak peek of their course to golfers this past summer. I wasn't about to let the six hour drive be an excuse not to take them up on this offer a second time around.

To bring this course to life, it's evident that a lot of "earth" was moved to make this little piece of "heaven". I can't help but believe that this stadium like layout may very well have been crafted and inspired to some extent by the majesty of the Rocky Mountains to the west.

The score card offered for the days round indicates that this track plays from 4938 yards and reaches out to a lengthy 7372 yards from the tips, although the final yardages have yet to be written in stone. The fairways tumble and roll throughout the entire course. Phil is an enthusiastic driver of the ball and the design of this course allows players to demonstrate their driving abilities (or lack of) and "hit bombs" on every hole but the par 3's. A wonderful collection of blowout style bunkering is found everywhere and the placement of these hazards are as strategic as they are aesthetic. These well shaped bunkers are either filled with tan colored or brilliant white sand. Shots finding the rough appeared to come out with some predictability but if you found the tall thick fescue, you were in a world of hurt. Water can be found on the course but the fairways should be easier targets to hit. The routing of the course felt seamless as the holes flowed nicely from one to the next.

Plenty of thought went into the making of the greens and green complexes, they are magnificent. Most are protected by stout bunkering and slopes that will bump missed approach shots away from the putting surfaces. The greens are large, well contoured and putts rolled consistently. Holes 16, 17 and 18 were great fun and made the finish to the round very satisfying.

I did stray from the 10 designated holes that were open for play and had a hurried view of the rest of the course. It wouldn't come as no surprise if Mickelson National finds its way onto some one's list of "best new courses". Members will certainly have something to look forward to come the spring of 2020 when all 18 holes of this stunning new playground are opened.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Priddis Greens Golf and Country Club - Raven

Played On 08/06/2019
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Raven @ Priddis Greens Golf & Country Club

The 36 hole golfing playground known as Priddis Greens Golf & Country Club is a private golf facility that has been around since 1983. The Raven and The Hawk, two fantastic 18 hole courses, have played host to numerous events both at the professional and amateur levels.

So when the Alberta Golf Tour listed Priddis Greens as a venue for one of their 2019 tournament stops there was no way I was going to pass up an opportunity to play. The drive in offers players a sneak peek at a few of the holes to let you know that this isn't going to be your typical muni layout. Expectations were high and Priddis Greens delivered on all counts.

The clubhouse imposing and pro shop expansive with every need of golfers covered. Practice facilities include both an artificial mat and grass driving range, practice bunkers and greens short game area.

The tee boxes are enormous, flat and look better than most greens you find at other course. There are upwards of 8 tee placements on every hole so players of every skill level are covered. Raven starts off with a fair, mid length Par 5, dogleg left. You've got a few choices off the first tee, attempt a baby draw up the left side and carry the bunker or play up the middle avoiding the fairway bunker on the right. Hole 3, an imposing Par 3 that can play as long as 222 yards, is slightly uphill into a tiered green overshadowed by a line of tall spruce trees up the left and flanked by bunkers greenside, a great hole. The wide fairways run through corridors of trees, the rough forgiving. The greens very generous in size and offer a test of skill without being tricky, the judicious use of bunkering to frame the fairways and green complexes provide an aesthetic appeal to a layout already loaded with natural beauty. Holes 10, 11, 12 and 15 are great fun.

Priddis Greens Golf & Country Club is a venue that should be on every golfers wish list. If you're ever given the opportunity, don't pass on it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Mickelson National Golf Club

Played On 08/05/2019
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
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Used cart

Mickelson National GC

It's not often that the average golfer has an opportunity to play a new course before it officially opens. This past summer, the Mickelson National GC, operated by the Windmill Golf Group allowed early access of this otherwise private course to the general public from June through September, 2019. Ten of the 18 holes were open for play. Located just west of Calgary on the Trans Canada Highway, the Mickelson National GC is expected to open all 18 holes in time for the 2020 golf season.

The first hole introduces you to the rolling terrain that runs throughout the course and is interrupted by fantastic blow out style bunkering. The fairways are generous and framed by playable rough and then by unbelievably thick and treacherous fescue (hint...stay out of the fescue). There are a few elevation changes on the course, nothing dramatic, but just enough to make you think through your club selection on a few of your approach shots.

The greens offer an exceptional variety of sizes and shapes and are protected by false fronts, greenside bunkering and the occasional water hazard. The greens are well contoured and rolled perfectly.

Although this review is only based on the 10 holes that were available for play, I think Phil has delivered a bold and modern design that compliments the surrounding views. It's a wonderful mix of rolling parkland with a strong linksy feel to it.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Derrick Golf and Winter Club

Played On 07/30/2019
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Used cart

Derrick Golf & Winter Club

The Derrick Golf & Winter Club was the venue chosen to host this years 2019 Alberta Seniors Championship. A stroke play tournament over 3 days would decide this years champion.

Designed by Les Furber in 1959 but upgraded in 2013 & 2015. Course yardage ranges from 5219 to 6569 yards making this course attractive to any and all skill levels. This is a parkland style, 18 hole, par-70 course. The superior course conditioning and meticulous grooming was evident right from the start. Amenities include a driving range, practice putting greens and short game area to improve your game.

The outward 9 appears on the card to provide golfers with better scoring opportunities than the inward 9. Well, that's not the case as scoring well is challenging anytime if your swing isn't dialed in. Bunkers are seemingly placed in all the right areas and will attract even the slightest mishit. Greens were very firm and weren't holding what I thought were great approach shots as I found my ball either rolling through or off the sides of many of them. The sloping greens were rolling as fast as lightning and required some patience to find the right lines and pace.

This course demands disciplined course management, accurate shots from the tees and fairways and considerable skill on the greens to score well.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Moon Lake Golf and Country Club - Heather/Moors

Played On 07/17/2019
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Moon Lake G&CC

You'll find this 27 hole parkland layout about thirty minutes south of Saskatoon. Under big skies is this wide open playground with a strong links feel to it.

I wasn't aware that this course holds the highest slope rating in the province. That interesting bit of trivia influenced my decision to play off the gold tee boxes.

Four tee boxes on each hole provide unobstructed views of wide sweeping fairways which can tempt you to swing aggressively, but there is trouble to be found. Four inch rough followed by wispy native grasses. There are close to one hundred bunkers on the course, most of which are of the pot bunker variety and will guarantee an extra stroke if you find one. The water hazards come into play on six of the holes.

Greens are large and harbored subtle slopes that at times required a step back to reassess my initial read.

Birdies are there to be had but a lack of concentration on any shot can result in a big score. Moon Lake G&CC is a challenge all the way around.
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Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Spiritwood Golf Club

Played On 07/15/2019
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Spiritwood GC

What a pleasant surprise this course was to play. The pro shop staff gave us every indication that they were glad to see us come out and play.

The scorecard says it plays 5865 yards from the tips. For most, that is a comfortable distance but the yardage is deceiving as to how tough this course can play. The course makes it way through stands of aspen, birch and spruce trees. The rolling fairways get tighter from hole 2 onwards and every green is a small target. That's what makes this course so much fun to play, just a bit of uneasiness playing off the tees and then into the greens.

Conditioning was very good and the greens spot on for pace. Holes 1, 5, 8 and the 18th stand out.

It commands your full attention on every shot and requires disciplined course management. Bring your "A game" as this track can easily expose any weakness.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging

Cold Lake Golf & Winter Club

Played On 07/14/2019
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Cold Lake Golf & Winter Club

The Cold Lake Golf & Winter Club has been on my tournament schedule year in & year out. I played 3 rounds here in July, their two day Men's Open, July 13/14 followed up by the Seniors Open July 24.

I enjoy the challenge & layout of this track. Conditioning of the course has steadily improved over the years & this year the course is in stellar shape.

Holes 1 through 10 is a traditional parkland style setup, wide carpet like fairways, rough that is forgiving & green side bunkers that will trap wayward approach shots. The greens are very generous in size & good approach shots will stick. Holes 7 & 8 on the front nine provide back to back birdie opportunities. Score well there as Holes 9 & 10 are stroke index 1 & 2 on the card for good reason. Both holes require accuracy off the tee & your full attention with your approach shots into slightly elevated greens.

Holes 11through 18 have a bit of a links feel to them. The fairways slightly firmer & tighter fairways framed by Jack Pines & Poplar trees. There are a few elevations changes, doglegs right & left that will favour those golfers that can work the ball either way. The greens rolled consistently throughout the course. Good ball striking is rewarded & any lapse in concentration can run up your scores.

Hospitable staff provide quality service at the fully stocked pro shop. The restaurant out did themselves again. This traveller appreciates all the time, work & effort that Mike & all the staff at the Cold Lake Golf & Winter Club put in to host these tournaments.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate

RedTail Landing Golf Club

Played On 07/09/2019
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

RedTail Landing GC

RedTail Landing GC was chosen by the Alberta Golf Association to host one of the "qualifying" rounds for the 2019 Provincial Seniors Tournament.

The winter of 2017 was hard on Redtail Landing as well as just about every other course in Alberta. The fairways and greens required a full year to come around. Hats off to the grounds staff for bringing the course back.

Alberta's wet weather over the past few weeks made it cart path only for riders and even walkers used the cart paths to avoid all the moisture that accumulated in some fairways. Lift, clean and place was the order of the day.

Good sightlines from the tees, wide fairways, manageable rough, deep fescue grasses, wonderful bunkering in the fairways and around the greens, water hazards will get your attention but won't distract you, enormous greens that receive and reward good approach shots and putts that rolled true and consistently on which ever line you started them on.

I absolutely love the layout of this Sid Puddicombe design as there aren't any holes that are quirky or tricked up. If you consistently strike the ball well tee to green, employ some basic course management and own a smooth putting stroke, good scoring is the result. Some days you're able to put your game together and other days golf leaves you scratching your head...you gotta love the game of golf. Today I brought my "A" game and made the cut on the number.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Grand Centre Golf and Country Club

Played On 06/22/2019
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Grand Centre GC

Grand Centre was hosting it's annual 2 day Men's Open on June 22/23. Never one to turn down an opportunity to play this track as I've always played well here.

Grand Center plays to a maximum of 6497 yards from the tips, the forward tees provide a more manageable length of 5258 yards.

Sculpted fairways are framed with poplar and spruce trees. A good variety of straight holes and an even mix of dogleg left and dogleg right holes require consistency off the tee and water features come into play on more than a few holes. The contoured greens, although expansive, place an emphasis on quality approach shots and are often met with the challenge of two putting. Birdie opportunities abound with properly executed shots. Elevation changes are featured throughout the round. Conditioning of the fairways, greens and bunker complexes consistently earn high marks.

Arrive early and make use of the driving range, practice putting green and short game practice area prior to your round. The fully licensed restaurant complements a great day of golf. Grand Centre Golf Course will satisfy any golfer's expectation of a great product at a great price.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Barrhead Golf Club

Played On 06/15/2019
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Top 10 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Barrhead Golf Club

I had golfed here for the first time in early October of last year, so when the Alberta Golf Tour chose this course for one of their 2019 tournaments it didn't take me to long to add this venue into my summer tournament schedule.

A solid Les Furber track that winds it's way through heavy spruce and poplar stands for 13 holes before the course opens up and provides golfers a little more breathing room. Routing poses interesting challenges on many holes and places a premium on accurate shot making, particularly on approaches into the greens. Water can come into play on only a few holes but it's the bunkering around the greens that will grab your attention. Once on the expansive greens you are met with the challenge of two putting. Birdies are there for the taking.

Stretching to a reasonable 6600 yards, an even mix of left and right doglegs, smart bunkering, slight changes in elevation and true running greens provide an outstanding experience. In addition to a challenging golf course, a full service restaurant, well stocked pro shop, practice green and driving range make Barrhead a worthy destination.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Bonnyville Golf and Country Club

Played On 06/12/2019
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Bonnyville G&CC

Expectations are always high when the opportunity to play the Bonnyville G&CC comes up. The course is usually in tip top condition at the best of times but, today...wow! What an exceptionally well conditioned course on offer for todays tournament. Perfect weather.

Large flat tee boxes provided no excuses for mishits off the tee. The fairways, tightly mown and plush. The course is nicely routed and there are mature trees framing most fairways.The rough about 4 inches but manageable. Plenty of elevation changes. The bunkers and water hazards will come into play if you aren't paying attention. The greens were in immaculate shape and rolled as true and fast as any I've played...ever.

There really aren't any weak holes on this course. Good shots are rewarded and any weaknesses in your game can quickly bite you. Holes 14 & 16 are standouts.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Northern Meadows Golf Club

Played On 06/04/2019
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Northern Meadows GC

Always look forward to playing a round at Northern Meadows. Overall spring conditions were fairly good with a few patchy spots around the greens and in the fairways. The golf has always been outstanding, offering numerous large, flat tee boxes on every hole. Fairways are generous and routed nicely through boreal forest, the rough is very manageable. The bunkering and water hazards are strategically placed. The greens are large, plenty of undulations and were rolling true and at a good pace.

Welcoming staff, very good restaurant, exceptional golfing, onsite cabin rentals and RV sites make Northern Meadows a go to destination.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate

Wildstone Golf Course

Played On 04/30/2019
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Wildstone GC

There was a 1.5 hour frost delay on the morning of play.

I was pleasantly surprised to find a course which is surrounded by mountain scenery and only two weeks into the golf season, it was actually in pretty good playing condition. Stately pine trees line most of the fairways, giving the impression that the course is more mature than it is.

The rolling fairways are wide and plush, the rough very forgiving, the greens enormous and players should note that more than a few have significant slopes on them. Very pleased that they were rolling exceptionally well. If you love bunkers, there are plenty of very good bunkers on this course. The par 3, 12th is the only hole where water could come into play.

The course seemed to be playing long for some reason as I found myself coming up one club short on many approach shots. Played with two members, Doug and Don who were great company. Holes 4 and 5 stand out.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Wildhorse Resort Golf Course

Played On 04/28/2019
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Top 10 Contributor
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Wildhorse Resort GC

A few miles east of Pendleton is the Wildhorse Resort & Casino GC. There is a new clubhouse in development onsite but at the moment it is still a work in progress. My check in with the pro shop was indifferent.

The course was in good playing condition, a relatively open course with rolling countryside. Each hole has five large, flat tee boxes to choose from. The rough is manageable. There are mature trees scattered about the course and the water hazards and good bunkering will provide that extra challenge to golfers.

With the Wildhorse Casino and RV park onsite you could easily stay an extra day.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate

Crooked River Ranch Golf

Played On 04/27/2019
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Alberta Advisor
Top 10 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Crooked River Ranch GC

Forty five minutes north of Bend is Crooked River Ranch GC. On your drive into the course, it's well worth a few minutes of your time to stop at the perch that overlooks the course and take in the view, it's gorgeous.

Crooked River Ranch GC has got some good holes, starting with Hole 5 which is considered their signature hole. The tee box is perched on a rocky promontory on the edge of the canyon and provides great views of the Crooked River flowing 150 feet below. Holes 8, 10, 13 and 17 all scored high on the entertainment scale.

Spring conditions were pretty good, wide, open fairways, light rough, the greens were holding shots and putts rolled pretty consistent throughout the course. I counted around 24 bunkers on the course and there is essentially only one water hazard that comes into play.

Crooked River Ranch is a course that some would consider short in yardage but it's long on fun.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy

Widgi Creek Golf Club

Played On 04/26/2019
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Alberta Advisor
Top 10 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Widgi Creek GC

A congenial welcome in the pro shop followed by an efficient and easy check in. Forty minutes on the range and it was off to the races.

The first hole provides the golfer with a quick taste of what is to come, requiring a well placed fairway metal just left of centre to leave a reasonably clear shot into a green that slopes hard from back to front. This is a gem of a course whose fairways wind their way through tall mature trees, is peppered with several water features, smooth rolling greens and testing bunkers that all contribute to make this a course not to be overlooked. Hole 5, a short par 3 and Hole 18, the short closing hole are great fun.

Suitable for those less proficient golfers, Widgi Creek will provide ample opportunity for the experienced golfer to sharpen their game.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 07/16/2019

Thanks so much for the great review. We are glad you enjoyed your time with us and can't wait to have you back out in the future!

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