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114 manitoba You can never say that Manitobans don't like their leisure activities... One of eight families here owns a Summer cottage or vacation home, the highest per capita rate in the world. This love for leisure extends to golf where this province enjoys some of the best valued golf in the country. With warm, fine summers and more year- round sunshine than almost anywhere else in the country, it's no surprise that Manitobans can be found enjoying the outdoors every day of the year. More than 120 golf courses showcase the scenery as well as the sport itself. Courses incorporate parks, rivers, lakes and prairie grasslands. Urban hotels, country resorts and guest ranches provide ideal settings for golf getaways, with many courses located within easy striking distance of major centres. Winnipeg is home to 23 outstanding golf courses, all within city limits. Another 21 courses are just a 20-minute drive away, making Winnipeg the perfect home base for a Manitoba golf adventure. Always a good choice is traveling to a golf resort in Manitoba's spectacular parks... Riding Mountain, Hecla or Whiteshell. At each you will enjoy challenging golf courses built along crystal clear lakes and scenic fairways lined by majestic pine forests. Championship Golf On Lake Of The Woods In Manitoba For jaw-dropping golf on the southern corner of spectacular Lake of the Woods in Manitoba, add Lake of the Sandhills Golf Course to your golf travel plans. At Buffalo Point Resort championship course, this 18-hole, 6,800 yard adventure offers sweeping lake views and plenty of challenging sand traps that live up to its name. Enjoy rolling fairways, pristine greens and five inspiring holes with full lakeshore exposure that prove to be testy when the winds and water of Lake of the Woods come into play. Officially opened in 2001, this picturesque 200 acre site is located at MOM's corner – the junction of Manitoba, Ontario and Minnesota. Overlooking Buffalo Bay, Big Traverse Bay and Muskeg Bay, it's a showcase of rugged, natural beauty, carved out of nature. The resort offers Golf & Stay packages, full- service suites, lakeside and lakefront cabins as well as camping, RV pull throughs and seasonal RV lots. After the round, choose from several casual dining options including the clubhouse patio, Fire & Water Bistro and Island Green Lounge boasting lakeside patio views and front-row seat for the resort's famous 19th "bonus" hole. Aptly named The Gambler, this daunting 136 yard island green delivers a fun challenge for a little friendly competition amongst friends. Tee times can be booked online at www.BuffaloPoint.mb.ca or call (204) 437-GOLF (4653). Thinking geographically, if you are western bound, challenge yourself on the rugged courses of Manitoba's parkland region. Start your adventure with a round in Neepawa. Then, spend the night in Dauphin before playing 18 holes at Clear Lake. Round off your journey with a game at Gilbert Plains. In the Interlake region, start your trek with a round at Teulon. Follow that with a stop at Hecla and finish up at the Links at the Lake. In Big Sky Country in the province's southwest is Killarney Lakeside, Minnewasta and Carman. The rapidly growing Morden is a good base of operations when staying in this area. Lake Of The Sandhills is one of the province's finest. Beyond golf, Buffalo Point offers some of the finest four season, outdoor recreation and hospitality you'll find anywhere. From white sandy beaches and boating to winter ice-fishing, outfitting and world class snowmobiling, there's no shortage of family fun. The resort also features a 350-slip marina and a resort Killarney Lakeside Golf Club 49 V9 100 Golf Course Road, Killarney, MB killarneylakeside.com # of Holes: 18 • Par: 71 • Public Championship Yardage: 6180 Slope: 119 / Rating: 70.8 Green Fee Range: $32 Weekdays, $34 Weekends 110 Southwestern Manitoba's premiere golf facility sports 18 beautifully manicured holes providing all the challenge you want. The front 9's open design let's you swing away while the back 9's tree lined fairways and undulating greens require greater accuracy. The Golf Club is located approximately 3 km's west of the town site. Proceed west following the railroad tracks on south railway street if arriving via Hwy 18 or turn left at the cemetery if arriving via Hwy 3. Southwood Golf & Country Club J37 # of Holes: 18 • Par: 72 • Private Championship Yardage: 7311 Slope: 136 / Rating: 75.4 Green Fee Range: $65 as a guest 80 Rue de Ruines du Monastere, Winnipeg, Manitoba southwood.ca 204-269-7867 centre with conference and banquet facilities for up to 150 people. Home to over 300 cottage owners, Buffalo Point Resort has numerous recreational property options including cottage sales, vacation ownership and fully serviced, ready-to-build 75 year lot leases. Southwood G&CC - See Feature On Page 112 •semi-private • 18/72 • 204-269-7867 • 7311 yards • southwood.ca • Flag#: 110 • Grid Location: J37 Southwestern Manitoba's premiere golf facility, Killarney Lakeside Golf Course, sports 18 beautifully manicured holes providing all the challenge you want. The front 9's open design let's you swing away while the back 9's tree-lined fairways and undulating greens acquire greater accuracy. Current specials include the Killarney Lakeside GC 'Nine & Dine Couples Night' on Friday, July 1st. 2 person teams must be male/female and tee times start at 4:30 pm. Includes nine holes of alternate shot golf, steak or chicken dinner with all the trimmings, prizes, and is $20.00/golfer for members and $30.00/golfer for non-members. Killarney Lakeside GC • public • 18/71 • 204-523-2877 • 6180 yards • killarneylakeside.com • Flag#: 49 • Grid Location: V9 204-523-8277 PROVINCIAL PROFILE Wind-swept bunkers and tempting water hazards challenge the play of most holes. Nostalgic views of the river valley, oak tree grove and nearby monastery speak of a rich history. Adjacent to the Trappist Monastery Ruins in St. Norbert, the 18-hole course was designed by renowned Canadian architect Thomas McBroom. Measuring 5,314 to 7,311 yards in length, appeals to all levels of players by offering a choice of five tees.