Local Golf Courses Offer Plenty of Options for Those Looking to Hit the Links
When it comes to finding places to golf inside city limits, Moose Jaw players have no shortage of riches with three quality courses to choose from. And making things a little more interesting, each course offers golfers a different view on varying terrain. The Hillcrest Golf Club features a rolling layout through the northeast portion of the city, offering challenging elevation changes from hole to hole that keep players on their toes if they’re looking to shoot low. The par-71 layout covers 5,909 yards from the white tees, 4,386 yards from red and 6,273 yards from the championship tees. Work is currently ongoing on a major expansion to the clubhouse that will include bathrooms and a more spacious seating area. The course also features a full driving range and putting green, with hours of operation and other information available at hillcrestgolf. ca. The Lynbrook Golf Club is the oldest course in Moose Jaw and can be found in the city’s northwest. A friendlier layout for the average golfer, the course covers 5,806 yards at par 71 for men and par 73 for women from the white tees, 5,228 yards and par 73 for women and par 69 for men from the red tees. It
too, has a full range and pro-shop in addition to the popular Ortley’s Lounge offering meals and drinks. More information on the Lynbrook can be found at lynbrookgolf.org. The Deer Ridge Golf Course features a Par-29 layout with 16 par three and two par four holes covering the rolling terrain along Manitoba Street in the city’s east. Billing itself as the perfect course for a quick round after work, for high handicappers or anyone looking for a shorter game, Deer Ridge offers all along with affordable green fees and a full-service clubhouse. Full information on Deer Ridge can be found at deerridgemj.ca. All three courses take regular tournament bookings throughout the summer with the Hillcrest and Lynbrook also offering a wide range of membership packages for those looking to expand their golfing experience. Power and pull carts are also available at pro shops at all three courses. As of May 15th, golf courses throughout Saskatchewan have opened as part of the provincial government’s Re-Open Saskatchewan plan, a host of stringent measures have been put in place in order to limit and prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Disc Golf Course on Par in Wakamow Valley
It’s a game that the entire family can get into because anyone can master the skills of disc golf. And now, disc golf hopefuls and enthusiasts alike can work on their throwing arm at the course in Wakamow Valley.
The disc golf course is already seeing tons of action. (supplied)
The 9-hole course begins in Paashkwow Park East, located in the Churchill area. There is parking available on Wellesley St., which leaves a short walk over to the where the course begins. The maintenance crews keep the trails between the holes groomed and easy to follow, and those looking for a full map can find it on the UDisc app — a GPS-based disc golf directory that keeps players on the right path and can even keep the score during a game. Anyone can grab their frisbee and take the course for a run but Trish German, the event coordinator at Wakamow Valley, recommends using a disc golf set for the true experience of the game. A set includes several weighted discs, which are used in the same manner as golf clubs — a putter, a fairway, a driver. Disc golf sets are available in some stores, and people can also bor-
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row one of the three sets available at the Wakamow Valley office.
The disc golf course is already seeing tons of action. (supplied)
This is the first disc golf course in Moose Jaw, and players seem to be excited. Already the Wakamow Valley Authority has seen lots of players out and enjoying the course. The disc golf course is a project that Wakamow is happy to see come to fruition last fall. For those wanting more information about the course, or just want to keep up with the disc golf community, the Moose Jaw Disc Golf Association Facebook page will have the updates.
