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58 alberta Continued from previous page hole course that lies in the heart of Lethbridge. Established in 1917, the course features small greens which require plenty of accurate iron play and the knowledge of where to miss or you'll find the trouble. Its park-like setting is a popular retreat for city residents, and many take advantage of its cool fairways on hot summer days. Henderson has excellently maintained fairways and manicured greens. Challenge is provided by the large amount of water and sand in play throughout the course. 18 holes weekends and holidays are $47.62 and $43.52 weekdays. A "Flex Card" gets you five rounds for $200. Henderson Lake GC • Lethbridge • public • 18/70 • 6301 yds. • 403-329- 6767 • Flag #: 138 • Map Grid: J76 The Highwood G&CC Highwood Golf & Country Club or "The Highwood," is located just 20 minutes south of Calgary. This is a 27 hole championship course highlighted by giant cottonwood trees, ponds with fountains, the Highwood River and breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains. Highwood Golf and Country Club has retained its designation as a "Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary" by the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary System (ACSS), the educational division of Audubon International. Highwood Golf and Country Club was designated as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary in 2002 and is one of 535 courses in the world to receive the honour. Highwood G&CC • High River •semi-private •27/70 • 6448 yds. • 403-652-3644 • highwoodgolf.com • Flag #: 145 • Map Grid: F73 CALGARY & SOUTHERN ALBERTA Magrath GC Only 20 minutes south of Lethbridge, the Magrath GC features wide, sweeping fairways and natural brush roughs. Known as the "Hidden Gem of the South," it's carved out of the Pot Hole Creek Valley in 1925, they have maintained a philosophy of not adding any man- made water hazards to the natural layout. The topography of the course ranges from level to undulating, and uneven ball lies are common. With many spectacular views, Magrath's challenging natural layout boasts quick greens, mature trees and an outstanding practice facility. Their Country 95.5 FM "Everything Country" promotion gets you a free green fee courtesy of Country 95 and B93 when you purchase $100.00 or more of pro shop merchandise. Magrath GC • Magrath •semi- private • 18/72 • 6632 yds. • 403-758-3054 • magrathgolf.com • Flag #: 186 • Map Grid: K76 Paradise Canyon Golf Resort Paradise Canyon GR near Lethbridge is one of those golf courses you can't seem to forget. (See story on page 32). Whether it's the Oldman River with the railway bridge in the distance, the friendliness of everyone you meet or the brilliance of the Bill Newis design, this is one that just sticks with you. This has perennially been rated as one of the top courses in Western Canada by Golf Digest as "one of the best places to play," this is a very interesting layout with a variety of terrain from desert to valley. The course is consistently ranked among the province's best. Paradise Canyon GR • Lethbridge • public • 18/71 • 6842 yds. • 877-707-4653 • playinparadise.com • Flag #: 215 • Map Grid: J75 Taber Golf Club More than forty years ago, some very avid golfers decided to turn an old coal mine into what they hoped would be a challenging golf course. And every person who has played Taber Golf Club will tell you, with the tree-lined fairways and some lengthy par fours, the challenge has been met. Established in 1969 with nine holes, the Taber Golf Club expanded to eighteen ten years later. The original, or what the locals call the "Country Club" nine is tree lined while the newer is more open but demands you use almost every club in your bag. All green fee & power cart prices include GST and 18-holes are $36 weekdays and $42 weekends / holidays. Taber GC • Taber • semi-private • 18/72 • 6709 yds. • 403- 223-2951 • tabergolf.ca • Flag #: 303 • Map Grid Location: I78 Waterton Lakes GC Waterton Lakes National Park near the Canada/U.S. border is home to Waterton Lakes Public Golf Course. Right away you know you're in for outstanding views on a 6103 yard golf course that will challenge your accuracy. The wide, rolling fairways combined with the generous greens allow for a great golf experience and at a great price. This is a must play if you are in Northern Montana or Southern Alberta. Waterton Lakes GC • Waterton Lakes National Park • public • 18/71 • 6218 yds. • 403-859-2074 • golfwaterton.com • Flag #: 327 • Map Grid Location: M73