Hit theLinks Course Locations

Hit the links: plenty of impressive golf courses to play in southern Saskatchewan Variety of layouts and designs offer challenges for golfers looking to try something different from their home course.

Golfers in southern Saskatchewan have long had no shortage of options to keep things fresh and interesting when it comes to enjoying the game throughout the summer months. While some folks are happy to stick to their local course, the more adventurous can travel for an hour in just about any direction and find a new round of links to check out.

And don’t expect to find simple courses carved out of a farmer’s field -- from rolling, lakeside vistas to valley layouts offering as much challenge as one could want, southern Saskatchewan can fill the need for any player just wanting a quick nine holes or seeking to put their game to the test. The most common part of it all? The friendly faces you’ll find at each and every stop, all with the goal of making your visit as positive and fun as possible. Here’s a look a just some of the courses you can try out this summer!

Notes: In-depth website includes a hole-byhole breakdown of the course… located on the shores of Lake Diefenbaker, offering impressive views throughout the round.

Contact (info, booking tee times): (306) 8542300. Website: harborgolfclub.com

Located: One and a half hours northwest via Highway 202 north to Highway 42, northwest on Highways 42, 367 and 19 to Elbow.

Course Type: 18 holes, grass greens, 6297 yards from blue tees, 5133 yards from yellow tees, par 71

Green fees: Adult 18 holes $50 weekly, $55 weekends and holidays. Seniors 55-plus $45 any day, Adult nine holes $30 weekly, $35 weekends and holidays. Full memberships available.

Amenities: Full pro shop and clubhouse with resort restaurant on-site, RV park, golf lessons, cart rental, multiple leagues and tournaments.

Located: One a

Highway 202 north to Highway 42, northwest to Riverhurst, 11 minutes west.

Course type: Nine holes, grass greens, 2998 yards from blue tees, 2298 yards from red tees, par 36.

Green fees: Nine holes $28, 18 holes $41, full memberships available.

Amenities: Full proshop and clubhouse with 4,000 square foot banquet hall for rent. Driving range, cart rental, club rentals, pull carts available.

Notes: Links-style course offers impressive views of Lake Diefenbaker… banquet hall offers ability to host wide range of events including weddings, tournaments and other fun events.

Contact (info, tee times): (306) 353-2065. Website: www.sageviewgolfcourse.ca

Located: Swift Current, one hour 40 minutes west on Trans Canada Highway.

Course Type: 18 holes, grass greens, 6842 yards from black tees, 5139 yards from green tees, par 72

Green fees: Adult nine holes $36, 18 holes $59, Junior (12-18) nine holes $19, 18 holes $27, full memberships available.

Amenities: Full proshop and clubhouse, driving range, cart rentals, club rentals, winter season hitting facility, special stay-andplay hotel deal.

Notes: Located on the outskirts of Swift Current, close to hotels and regular amenities… features tiered membership based on age… various green fees specials available.

Contact (info, tee times): (306) 778-4653.

Website: elmwoodgc.com

Located: Swift Current, one hour 40 minutes west on Trans Canada Highway.

Course Type: 18 holes, grass greens, 6635 yards from blue tees, 5421 yards from red tees, par 72

Green fees: Adult nine holes $27 weekly, $30 weekends and holidays, 18 holes $45 weekly, $49 weekends Seniors 65-plus nine holes $25, 18 holes $36, full memberships available.

Amenities: Full proshop and clubhouse, driving range, cart rentals, club rentals, lessons.

Notes: Located on southwest edge of Swift Current along Swift Current Creek, close to hotels and regular amenities… clubhouse boasts ‘the best patio in town’.

Contact (info, tee times): (306) 778-2776.

Website: www.swiftcurrent.ca/divisions/ community-services/recreation/chinookgolf-course

Amenities: Full clubhouse, golf carts. Play and Stay where a receipt from a visit to Craik Regional Park earns free cart rental.

Notes: Located on rolling terrain in the Arm River Valley… website features an aerial video tour of course.

Contact (info, tee times): (306) 734-2364.

Website: craikgolf.com

Located: One hour northwest via Highway 202 north to Chamberlain, Highway 11 northwest to Craik.

Course Type: Nine holes, grass greens, 2959 yards from blue tees, 2519 yards from red tees, men’s par 35, women’s par 36.

Green fees: Nine holes $21, 18 holes $31.50, 18-and-under nine holes $10.50. Green fee packs and memberships available.

Located: One hour south via Highway 2, five minutes south of Assiniboia.

Course Type: Nine holes, grass greens, 2768 yards from men’s tees, 2548 yards from ladies tees. Par 36.

Green fees: Nine holes $23, 18 holes $36, full memberships available.

Amenities: Full proshop, equipment and power cart rentals, licensed clubhouse with food service.

Notes: Located in Assinboia Regional Park, with campgrounds and other amenities just outside of town… wide range of tournaments, league nights throughout the season. Contact (info, tee times): (306) 642-5442. Website: www.facebook.com/assiniboiagolf.

Located: Avonlea, one hour southeast via Highway 39 to Highway 339 turnoff, south and east on Highway 339 to Avonlea, five minutes east.

Course Type: 18 holes, grass greens, 6419 yards from blue tees, 5877 from white tees, 5192 from red tees, par 72

Green fees: 18 holes weekdays $40, weekends and holidays $52.38, punch passes and memberships available.

Amenities: Modern 11,000 foot clubhouse, full proshop, driving range, cart and club rentals, leagues and regular tournaments.

Notes: Prairie valley layout features mediumdifficulty greens and plenty of water through- out, requires sharp shotmaking… website includes hole-by-hole breakdown of course.

Contact (info, tee times): (306) 868-4432.

Website: www.long-creek.ca

8. Thomson Lake Regional Park Golf Course

Located: One and a half hours southwest via Highway 2 to Highway 43, west to Gravelbourg, south on Highway 58 to Thomson Lake Regional Park.

Course type: Nine holes, grass greens, 5953 yards, par 71

Green fees: Nine holes $27, 18 holes $41, youth 18 holes $30, youth nine holes $15. Green fee season passes, punch cards available.

Amenities: Clubhouse and proshop, cart rentals and storage, club rentals, driving range.

Notes: Part of Thomson Lake Regional Park, with nearby access to campgrounds, swimming pool, parks, other amenities.

Contact (info, tee times): (306) 472-5686.

Website: www.thomsonlake.com

Located: One and a half hours to Willow Bunch south via Highway 2 and Highway 36, five minutes southwest to Jean Louis Legare Regional Park.

Course type: Nine holes, grass greens, 2927 yards from back tees, 2726 yards from middle tees, 2412 yards from forward tees, par 36.

Green fees: Nine hole $26, 18 hole $40, green fee passes and memberships available.

Amenities: Proshop and clubhouse, cart rentals, regular tournaments and fun nights.

Notes: Part of Jean Louis Legare Regional Park, featuring camping, hiking and wide range of outdoor activities… valley course features tree-lined fairways, large grass greens, in walking distance of campground. Contact (info, tee times): (306) 473-2852.

Website: willowbunch.ca/discover/golfcourse/