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Mannville’s Hidden Gem a Sparkling Example of Ingenuity EDMONTON • LAMONT • MAYERTHORPE • SMOKY LAKE
A view looking up towards the clubhouse. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)
Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Nestled in the valley of the Vermilion River lies one of the most spectacular golf courses in all of the province. In fact, Golf Life Alberta magazine rated the Riverview Golf Course as the best in Alberta during the 2019 season. Undulating rolling hills, thick stands of towering poplar trees, and its all-natural water feature
that winds its way through the course make this nine hole rugged beauty one of the most challenging courses for golfers. “It’s a very challenging course, but if you hit it straight you’ll be fine,” stated golf course designed, builder and manager Kent Staden. “If it curves you’re in the trees,” and that could prove extremely difficult to find. The river is featured in six of the nine holes, and the signature hole
is number three, the island green. The breathtaking scenery, difficulty and playability, along with first rate hospitality and service of staff, make the overall experience truly memorable for golfers. “It’s very family friendly,” says Corrine Smith, who is the beverage and kitchen manager. Many of the golfers are seasonal campers as the Mannville’s Hidden Gem - CONTINUED ON PAGE 24
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