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PROVINCIAL PROFILE Long Creek Golf and Country Club When it comes to a country club atmosphere at a public course, it's hard to top the Long Creek Golf and Country Club. Located four km east of Avonlea about 40 minutes south of Regina, Long Creek has been extremely popular since it opened in the 1980s. At 6,542 yards from the tips, Long Creek may seem like a walk in the park but it isn't. Greens tend to be medium sized and medium challenging. The course features numerous tight fairways and creek ravines that must be crossed to reach the greens. So, the patient shotmaker who can judge the yardages and hit an accurate shot will score well. Their Twilight rate gets you 18-holes for just $35 Monday to Thursday, Twilight Friday to Sunday and holidays is $40. Adult memberships (walking) are just $775 and $1150 with power cart. Couples are $1300 and $1800. Corporate Rates include 100 rounds for just $2000. Long Creek GC • Avonlea • public •18/72 • 6550 yds. • $41/18 holes, Mon-Thurs • 306-868- 4432 • long-creek.ca • Flag #: 110 • Map Grid Location: T11 Sherwood Forest Golf and Country Club Nestled in the beautiful Wascana Valley only 15 minutes from Regina you will find a truly great experience waiting for you... The Sherwood Forest Resort. The new management here invite you to "Escape from the confines of the busy city and join in on the excitement and relaxation that Sherwood Forest Country Club has to offer." Whether you are a recreational golfer or just a beginner you will enjoy their beautiful 9 hole public golf course. Well manicured fairways and grass greens are highlighted by the signature 9th hole, where a well struck ball seems to hang forever. Sherwood Forest also has sites available for daily and weekend campers. At present 2 properties remain unoccupied, if you are interested in leasing one, please call the office to find out if any have become available at 305-543-8842. Sherwood Forest • Regina • public • 9/32 • 2213 yards • 306-543-8842 • Flag #: 175 • Map Grid Location: C33 SOUTHWEST Benefiting from frequent appearances of chinooks blowing in from Alberta, Swift Current's appropriately named Chinook Golf Course is usually one of the first in the province to open for play in the spring. The longer growing season and a full irrigation system help to keep the fairways and greens here in excellent playing condition throughout the golf season.18 holes (Mon Thurs) is $40 and $44 (Fri -Sun + Stats), Seniors (65+ weekdays only) can play 18 holes for just $33. Juniors (12-18 years as of April 1st) can play 18 holes for $20. Finally a season's range pass is just $995. Elmwood Golf and Country Club Elmwood first opened its links for play along the Swift Current Creek in 1917. Located on the east side of the city off Highway 4, this beautiful course is enjoyable for all skill levels. Elmwood makes use of the hilly and well-treed landscape and creek. The par-71 track measures 6,348 yards off the back tees. The demanding 7th hole is considered one of the signature holes - an uphill challenge that demands fairway accuracy. News here is Jeff Chambers, saskatchewan 159 Head Professional being given The Jack McLaughlin Award by the Canadian PGA for his achievements in promoting Junior Golf in 2010. He is the first CPGA member from Saskatchewan to be a recipient of one of the National Awards. Stay n' Play Golf Package is available with Days Inn Swift Current for $199 (taxes included). Package includes 1 night stay in a standard guest room, two 18 hole green fee passes at Elmwood G&CC, Daybreak Cafe breakfast, high-speed internet access, in-room flat screen TV, mini- fridge, and use of full banquet and meeting facilities. Call 306-773-4643 to book now. Elmwood G&CC • Swift Current• semi-private •18/71 • 6348yds. • $41/18 hole Mon.-Thurs. • 306-773- 4653 • elmwoodgc.com • Flag #: 54 • Map Grid Location: S5 Saskatchewan Landing Golf Resort Sask Landing Golf Resort, located on the shores of beautiful Lake Diefenbaker, may offer 7000 yards of championship golf but they take pride remaining at one with the environment. Says General Manager / Head Professional Ryan Neustaeter, "Large tracts of natural prairie grassland speckled with wild flowers and blooming cactus create environmental buffers for our fairways. Still, you get scenic vistas from nearly every tee box and green offering golfers breathtaking views of Lake Diefenbaker and the surrounding hills." Major 2012 tournaments include the Ladies Hummingbird Classic Aug. 18, the Voth's Countrywide Mens Open Sept. 15/16 and the O.K. Tire Iron Man/ Iron Woman Oct. 27. Green fees are $42 Monday - Thursday and $46 Friday - Sunday/Holidays. Senior (60 or older) are The historic Saskatchewan Open rose when the tournament was restarted four years ago after an absence of almost a quarter century. The 2012 edition of this storied tournament will once again be held at Dakota Dunes in early July. The Saskatchewan Open, first played in 1919, was a mainstay on the Canadian Tour schedule up until 1984. Winners include 1954 Canadian Open champion Pat Fletcher, Stan Leonard, and the legendary Moe Norman who tasted victory in 1960 and 1968. When sponsorship became difficult in the '80s, the event went into a long hiatus and it had long been a goal of the Canadian Tour $37 and $46. Another good deal is the Corporate Passes where you can get 20 games for $800 (Walking) and $1100 (Riding). Early bird rates for the Corporate Passes are $750 and $1050. EAST CENTRAL Good Spirit Lake G&FR Good Spirit G&FR is located adjacent to Good Spirit Villas and Inn, just half an hour off the Yellowhead Highway northwest of Yorkton. This facility offers a friendly and challenging 6,326-yard layout for recreational and experienced golfers. The peaceful Good Spirit is well- treed in this parkland setting, with both sand traps and water hazards requiring additional accuracy and skills. The par- 72 course has a slope of 124. Built in 1985, this resort course has hotel rooms, two and three bedroom villas, meeting rooms and RV sites. Off-course attractions at the nearby Good Spirit Provincial Park include hiking, boating, fishing and sand dunes. 2012 Stay & Play Golf Special for four includes 2 nights in a 2 bedroom cabin, two 18 hole rounds of golf each with power cart, and two traditional breakfasts each for $816, taxes included. Visit www.goodspiritgolfresort.com. SOUTHEAST Deer Park Municipal Golf Course Situated just west of Yorkton, player- friendly Deer Park Golf Course is a beautiful setting anyone can enjoy. Since the 1920s when Deer Park was established and developed into one of the province's top courses, the 6,367- Continued on next page CANADIAN TOUR ENTERS FIFTH YEAR BACK IN SASKATCHEWAN to resurrect this event. Dakota Dunes is not only a perfect sponsor but a perfect venue as well... being named Best New Canadian Golf Course by Golf Digest in 2005. "As a presenting sponsor, we are proud to be able to bring this prestigious event to Saskatchewan," said Zane Hansen, President and CEO of the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority when the event was resurrected. "By bringing this event to Saskatchewan, the Dakota Dunes Casino accomplishes two important goals. It increases the profile of this region as a world class tourism destination including the golf course and casino, while demonstrating our commitment of enhancing corporate relations."