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Confirms Executive Professional Taylor Scinski, "From our opening weekend, June 21st, 2012, we have received some incredible feedback from golfers all around the province. What surprises most golfers when they play The Quarry is how there are absolutely no similar holes. On each hole you will be faced with a new challenge, and yet another incredible view. There are some amazing elevation changes all throughout the golf course and many bodies of water that shape numerous holes. The three nines can be played in combinations ranging in yardage from 5100 yards to 7600 yards. Add in a choice of five tee decks and it's clear that this layout offers what is required to ensure all golfers have an incredibly enjoyable day. While the original eighteen, made up of the slate and granite loops, got deserved accolades from day one, for many, it seems the Ironstone nine, opened on May 24, 2013, is the favourite." Scinski was more than happy to spread the news about how the new nine fits in with its sisters. "There are quite a few elevation changes on that (new) side. It is more wide-open with mounding and thick rough on the hills. The layout ties the nines together – there is a lot of granite in it and a lot of slate in it. I think that nine is really the nine that makes the whole golf course come together. In my opinion that nine is the best-designed nine we have, by far." Reminded that statement is pretty bold considering how good the Granite Nine in particular is, Scinski said, "It is, but I had a friend out there and he said the same thing. He said, 'I thought the two nines were unbelievable, but this one is even better,' " meaning Edmonton has yet another great play on its hands. Another great part of this is that it allows The Quarry to get more golfers out playing more quickly. "We've had some very good feedback and having all three nines now open allows us to open up a The three nines can be plated in combinations ranging in yardage from 5100 yards to 7600 yards. Add in a choice of five tee decks and it's clear that this layout offers what is requied to ensure all golfers have an incredibly enjoyable day. BY BRYAN OUTRAM FACILITY PROFILE Continued On Next Page 44 Rock Solid Golf At THE QUARRY The Quarry, designed by renowned Canadian architect Les Furber, has been a hit with the public from its opening day in 2012. The newest layout in the Edmonton area located along the Saskatchewan River, boosted its profile even more last year when they threw open the doors on its final nine, making it one of only two 27-hole facilities in the capital region. ALL IMAGES CREDIT / COURTESY THE QUARRY