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5/13/13 10:57 AM Page 1 2013 REGIONAL REPORT DEER VALLEY GOLF & ESTATES Dakota Dunes Golf Links dakotadunes.ca • 877-414-4653 Dakota Dunes Golf Links offers some of the finest conditions in Saskatchewan, and is a must-play for golf enthusiasts. Laid out spaciously through natural sand dune formations, and indigenous prairie grasses, undulating fairways, large greens, and natural blow-out bunkers are all part of this unique golf experience. Five tee decks on every hole provide challenge and enjoyment for golfers of any skill level. Dakota Dunes Golf Links will play host to the Dakota Dunes Open July 17, 2013 (see below right). Chinook GC swiftcurrent.ca • 306-778-2787 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. Deer Park Municipal GC golfdeerpark.com • 877-786-1711 Deer Park is one of Saskatchewan's topranked 18-hole championship golf courses. Available to help you enjoy your golf experience are: a full service driving range, rental equipment, electric power carts and a fully stocked pro shop with CPGA Professionals. The course also offers lounge, restaurant, concession and beverage cart services for the golfing public. Deer Park must be played to be truly appreciated. 62 Gilbert Plains G&CC golfgilbertplains.com • 204-548-2118 Gilbert Plains has a "Stay & Play" Package with the Super 8 Hotel in Dauphin, Manitoba. Double Occupancy packages with one night's lodging and an 18hole round of golf w/ cart for under $90 pp plus tax. Kachurs GC kachursgolf.ca • 306-763-3465 Owners and Operators Pat Kachur and Don Best are justifiably proud of the course that bears Pat's name, Kachur's Country Club. The 18 hole, grass greens, par 70 layout is 9km west of Prince Albert on Highway 3 West and is open from 7am every day during golf season; closing time is when the last golfer leaves. Pat says, "The Shell River RV and Campground is located directly across the highway and offers 20 full service IMAGE CREDIT GORD MONTGOMERY Saskatchewan & Manitoba sites (30 amp power, water, & sewage at each site) phone and ask about our stay and play packages at 306-7633465." Also let them know you have visited their web site and be rewarded with money saving coupons. Katepwa Beach GC golfkatepwa.com • 306-332-2582 Katepwa Beach has a number of discounts... Golfers with a current Golf Canada card receive a 25% discount on green fees on weekdays (except statutory holidays). They also accept the Lung Association Booklet. Also ask for the firefighters and police special 25% discount on daily green fees. They have early bird and twilight discounts (9 holes only). Stay And Play Packages are offered with Katepwa Beach Resort Hotel (306332-4696) and Sundays Log Cabins (306-783-7951). Long Creek Golf and Country Club 306-868-4432 • long-creek.ca 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. Sherwood Forest Country Club sherwoodforestcc.com • 306-545-0330 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. Continued On Next Page PGA TOUR CANADA TOUR ENTERS SASKATCHEWAN The 2013 edition of the storied Dakota Dunes Open will be held at Dakota Dunes in early July... this time as part of the PGA Tour Canada. IMAGE COURTESY FACILITY iG1304--rev