Golfing in Saskatchewan
From the rolling, scenic terrain of the Qu'Appelle Valley, to the lavish country club setting at Regina, Saskatchewan has golf that is enjoyably varied in course design and challenge.
Saskatchewan has a long history of golf, with many courses established in the early 1900s.
If there is such a thing as a typical Saskatchewan golf experience, it would be characterized by open fairways, rolling terrain and roughs consisting of tufted prairie grass.
An interesting feature of Saskatchewan golf is that many sand-green courses remain. These courses were constructed during the Great Depression, when cultivating and irrigating pampered grass greens was not realistic. Over the years, most sand-green courses have been converted to grass greens. Out of tradition, some courses have opted to keep these sand-greens—and many players prefer them. Many locals refer to this style of golf as “pasture golf.”
The historical value of many courses in Saskatchewan includes special details—such as The Lobstick at Waskesiu Golf Course, near Prince Albert. The Lobstick is an evergreen tree that has been limbed halfway up the trunk. Trees like this were used by the northern Cree nations as markers or monuments.
Wonderfully interesting experiences and fun challenges await in Saskatchewan—and be prepared to enjoy some remarkable value, as well.
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Putt it out on the prairies
Look to Northern Saskatchewan for extensive golfing and tourism opportunities.
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A driver’s dream
If you’re looking for a northern golfing experience, look no further than the Meadow Lake Golf Club.
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A green wedding
Many people have good memories from the golf course. Alexis Poulin and her husband Mike, of Prince Albert, decided to spend August 22nd on Candle Lake Golf Course for a special reason: their wedding.
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Candle Lake, SK
The perfect spot for either business or pleasure
The Candle Lake Golf Resort is becoming the best 18-hole lakeside golf destination in western Canada. The resort is nestled between the lake and the pines of the beautiful boreal forest. The breathtaking scenery of the landscape and the wildlife will leave you awestruck. We offer 18 holes of championship golf and a state-of-the-art convention centre which has seating for up to 300 people, making it the perfect spot for functions, business retreats, weddings, reunions, corporate golf tournaments or any other social event. We have a full-service restaurant and lounge, inland marina, rental cabins and townhouses, a fully serviced RV park, boat and hot tub rentals and driving range.
Our resort is the perfect spot for either business or pleasure. We invite you to swing by www.candlelakegolfresort.com for more information. It's your place to relax.