The Fabulous Five
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The Fabulous Five Lakeland Links features the Candle Lake Golf Resort, Prince Albert’s Cooke Municipal Golf Course, Nipawin’s Evergreen Golf Club, Elk Ridge Resort and Waskesiu Golf Course in Prince Albert National Park. |
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1. Candle Lake Golf ResortDiscover the best 18-hole lakeside golf destination in Western Canada, located 77 km northeast of Prince Albert. The golf course is carved out of the northern boreal forest and borders beautiful Candle Lake. Every hole is a new challenge with forgiving fairways, large greens,strategically placed bunkers and water hazards, scenic views, and towering pines. Don't be surprised if you spot moose, elk, coyotes, deer, fox, and a variety of feathered friends. The resort is more than a golf course and has many things to offer, including cabin and townhouse rentals, pro shop,restaurant and lounge, convention centre for groups of 10 to 300, driving range,marina, fully serviced RV park, playgrounds, boat and hot tub rentals, and a housing development. The Resort Village of Candle Lake also offers many activities. There are two provincial campgrounds, sand beaches, fishing and hunting, minigolf, petting farm, pony rides, hiking, ATV trails, and shopping.Phone (306) 929-2211 www.candlelakegolfresort.com |
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2. Cooke Municipal Golf CourseLocated in the heart of Prince Albert, century-old Cooke Municipal Golf Course is a golfer’s paradise. This 18-hole championship course is ranked among the top five public golf courses to play in Saskatchewan and Manitoba by SCOREGolf magazine and Golf Digest. The par 71 course traverses a 6,509-yard design that will challenge golfers of any skill level. Established in 1909, the course is steeped in rich history and tradition, evident throughout the well-managed and manicured grounds of the property. Cooke Municipal has been host to many provincial and national championships, with the most recent being the CanadianMen’s Mid-Amateur in 2009. The golf course is complimented by a clubhouse with a licensed restaurant, lounge, and deck overlooking the golf course. The course features a 15-bay driving range, two putting greens, power and pull cart, and club rentals, a fully stocked pro shop with the latest equipment and fashions, and lessons provided by CPGA Professionals.Phone (306) 763-2502 www.cookegolf.ca |
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3. Elk Ridge ResortAt the doorstep of the renowned Prince Albert National Park of Canada is the spectacular 27-hole Elk Ridge Resort, one of the premier four-season resort destinations in the province. Off-course activities in the Lakeland district and nearby national park include boating, hiking, swimming, and fishing. New to Elk Ridge is the addition of a 34-room hotel and conference centre that boasts a fine-dining restaurant, lounge, saltwater pool, and full-service day spa. This championship golf course is located north of the prairie, nestled in the boreal forest. Each hole is highlighted with three sets of tees, leading to world-class bent grass greens. A mature forest, natural water hazards, and silica sand bunkers make it exciting for shot-makers of all kinds. Total length of 5,200 to 6,800 yards offers all golfers a challenge they won’t forget. Accompanying the golf course is a professional staff and fully stocked golf shop.Phone toll-free 1-800-510-1824 www.elkridgeresort.com |
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4. Nipawin Evergreen Golf ClubThe peaceful Evergreen Golf Club at Nipawin is considered one of the most beautiful and picturesque courses around, and is top rated by media. Cutting through the evergreen forest northeast of Nipawin, the 18-hole championship, 6,539-yard layout is a frequent host to provincial competitions. At a rating of 71.9 and slope of 129, golfers at Evergreen are tested with fairways bordered by northern spruce and pine. While there are few silica sand traps, greens tend to be large and undulating. Evergreen offers numerous golf packages in Nipawin, ranging from luxury accommodation to golf-and-houseboat vacations.Phone (306) 862-4811 www.evergreengolf.ca |
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5. Waskesiu Golf CourseLocated in Prince Albert National Park of Canada, the Waskesiu Golf Course remains one of the most popular golf destinations in Northern Saskatchewan. Designed by the legendary Stanley Thompson and celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2010, the layout incorporates all of the classic Thompson trademarks, the foremost of which is the use of the natural landscape. The course moves elegantly through the forest, each hole fitting dynamically into its surroundings. By today's standards, the par 70 course is relatively short at 6,300 yards, but don't let the distance fool you. The tight, tree-lined fairways offer some dramatic contours that require creativity and imagination to hit the target with your approach. In addition to the golf challenge, Waskesiu offers spectacular scenery in a very peaceful and natural environment. The course also boasts a beautiful clubhouse with restaurant and deck, pro shop, driving range, and practice green. At Waskesiu, you will truly experience golf in one of its most natural and enjoble settings.Phone (306) 663-5300 www.waskesiugolf.com |
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