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THE PAR THREE 13TH WILL BE ONE OF THE COURSE SIGNATURE HOLES used for at the mining operation. To further change the landscape once the course is completed, a large RV area with approximately 180 spots will be constructed. "We want to make it a destination, a place where people can come, stay and play," said Kudrowich. From where this began to what it will be is a real head-shaker, Kudrowich noted. "I know if my grandfather was alive today he'd say this was absolutely ridiculous!" he quipped. "Like I said, this just came from a dinnertime conversation. We did the research and away we went." When it came to crunching numbers over the winter in looking ahead to this season, Rasmuson has put what he feels are realistic expectations on green fees players for 2012. "I've budgeted and looked at things at a low level and if we can meet that we'll be in good shape. If we can get close to 7,000 to 8,000 golfers this year I think we'd be pretty happy." In closing, Rasmuson noted, "The biggest thing, I hope, is we meet or exceed everyone's expectations. We will still be a little rough around the edges for the first season," but given the beauty and the challenges of the course, those numbers shouldn't be too hard to reach in its rookie season. It's safe to say that at some point in the 2012 season all 18 holes of this diamond 79 in the rough will be sparkling on Alberta's golfing landscape. For more on the course, its history and updates on construction, go to their website at www.coalcreekgolfresort.com. About The Writer: Gord Montgomery is the sports editor of two weekly newspapers in the Edmonton area. He is currently in his fifth year of writing for Inside Golf and is a member of the Golf Journalists of Canada. He can be reached at noraltagolf@gmail.com IMAGE CREDIT PUDDICOMBE GOLF