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 2008 Meadow Lake Golf Club Travel Deals  

A great holiday destination, the Meadow Lake Golf Club is an 18-hole, public facility located 1 mile south of Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan.

The golf course offers many unique challenges for every level of golfer. The Les Furber-designed front nine, built in 1952, has a true northern feel with large groups of trees lining each fairway waiting to grab those errant tee shots. The back nine, added in 1994, offers a different experience as the trees mature and Mother Nature and the elements will test your ability.

With numerous summer vacation and recreation areas nearby the Meadow lake Golf Club is a popular spot for those heading to and from their summer get-a-ways. The club offers a full service 6,000 square foot clubhouse built in 2000. www.meadowlakegolfclub.ca

TRAVEL DEAL SPECIAL - 50% off 9-hole green fees when you stay at these hotels.

Four Seasons Motel - 213-9th St, Meadow Lake
Ph. (306) 236-4493, Toll Free: 1-800-472-4851
http://mtrin.sasktelwebhosting.com/four_seasons/about.html

Nor'Wester Motor Inn - 412 9th Street West, Meadow Lake
Ph. (306) 236-4424, Toll Free: 1-800-416-4154
http://mtrin.sasktelwebhosting.com/norwester/about.html

Super 8 Motel - 702 9th Street West, Meadow Lake
Ph. 306-236-1188
www.super8.com

Woodland Inn - High #4 and 7th Ave., Meadow Lake
Toll Free 1-800-869-5705
http://woodland.sasktelwebhosting.com/main.html

 
 
 2008 Spiritwood Golf Course & The Inn on the 10th  

Located about 180 kms north of Saskatoon in a beautiful parkland setting. The course is usually open in early April and closes on the thanksgiving weekend in October. A 52 acre lake, with winding creek, and several water hazards bring water into play on 9 holes. Tree lined fairways and a rolling landscape make shot placement a key factor to score well on this course. The course is being continually improved and we are currently installing paving stone cart paths on all 18 holes. The length of the course is 6000 yards, par 72 for men from the blue tees, and par 74 for ladies from the red tees. The course was rated in 2001 with slope ratings for men at 122 and ladies at 135.

1 Day/1 Night: 1 night at the Inn on the 10th-B&B ; 18 holes of golf each at the Spiritwood Golf Course (includes one power cart per couple) $75 each, 2 sharing. Prices subject to availability, taxes, in CDN dollars. PH. 306-883-2139

Spiritwood Golf Course, Box 395 , Spiritwood , Saskatchewan Canada S0J 2M0 Ph. 306-883-2731 Fax: 306-883-2423 info@innonthe10th.ca Website: www.spiritwoodgolfcourse.com Inquire about non-package rates.

Book your tee times and accommodation now at 1-306-883-2139.

 
 
 2008 Sage View Golf Course & Mainstay Inn Special  

Using the natural terrain overlooking Lake Diefenbaker, the Sage View Golf Course is an exciting nine-hole course that may just be the finest nine holes in Saskatchewan. It's located in Palliser Regional Park - steps from the Riverhurst ferry landing - which includes a new hotel, swimming pool, marina and other amenities.

Links-style fairways in the Arizona tradition play through sage-brush hills, gullies and natural sand dunes, creating a unique and testy experience.

A 168-foot drop on the 7th hole is not only a spectacular sight, it also provides a great challenge. The signature 8th hole stretches 515-yards along a gully to a large, tricky green protected by sand dunes and a pond. See www.sageview.com

Enjoy an inexpensive luxury weekend of Golf and Relaxation!

Just $99.00 Per Person Sunday to Thursday- Two 18-hole rounds of Golf with power cart at the Sage View Golf Course. Gourmet Supper at the Mainstay Dining Room. Luxury Hotel Room for Two. Delicious Breakfast. Weekends $119 per person. Offer not valid during weekends in July and August. Please note: All prices subject to change without notice. www.mainstayinn.ca

To book your reservation, Mainstay Inn, 306-353-2077

 
 
 2008 Golf Kenosee Stay and Play Packages  

If you picture Saskatchewan as a never-ending series of flat fields, you will be pleasantly surprised when you arrive at Golf Kenosee. Sitting in a 40,000-hectare park on the highest plateau in the southeast, Golf Kenosee is nestled in a forest of poplar, ash, fir and white birch in Moose Mountain Provincial Park. On a clear day you might be able to see as far as 50 km from the outdoor patio of the clubhouse.

The 18-hole course was recently named one of the Top 10 courses in Saskatchewan. At OVER 6,000yards with fairways lined with trees, a premium is put on straight, accurate shots. Local attractions close to the Moose Mountains include: Bear Claw Casino, Moose Mountain Provincial Park, a host of outdoor activities, and White Bear Lake Resort and Kenosee Lake Village services are also near the park. Please note the course has now completed a five-year upgrade and is now in great shape.

Per person per day packages:
C$109.95 Opening Day to June 26, 2008 and August 25, 2008 to Closing
C$119.95 June 27,2008 to August 24, 2008 (available Sunday to Thursday only)
This package includes: Hotel room with a view looking over Kenosee Lake.
1 round of golf at Golf Kenosee, 1 round of golf at White Bear Lake Golf, 1 breakfast special at Kenosee Inn Resort Hotel, 2 for 1 range balls, Match play at Bear Claw Casino. Discount coupon for Kenosee Superslides. Preschool children stay free with parents.
Based on double occupancy, plus taxes. Prices will vary if single, triple, or quad occupancy, or if a cabin is required. U.S. amount may vary depending on current exchange rates. Weekend policies apply and regular booking policies apply. We will arrange tee times. See www.saskgolfer.com/kenosee/

Kenosee Inn Resort Hotel
Box 1300, Carlyle, SK Canada SOC 0R0
Phone (306) 577-2099 for reservations

 
 
 2008 Harbor Golf Stay and Play Specials  

The panoramic view of the miles of sandy beaches, the lake and the sailboats may remind you of a resort area like Pebble Beach or Mauai. The scenery is truly magnificent, the course fantastic and the hospitality second to none in sunny Saskatchewan. Situated on Diefenbaker Lake at the Elbow Harbor Recreation site, this championship 18-hole course offers an exciting challenge to all levels. Sixty-seven sand traps and three water hazards add to the course challenge and compliment the large manicured greens.

PACKAGE 1

Includes:
* 1 nights accommodation
* 2 rounds of golf
* 1 lunch

$93.00 plus applicable taxes
- Based on quad occupancy Sunday through Thursday

$99.00 plus applicable taxes
- Based on triple occupancy Sunday through Thursday

$110.00 plus applicable taxes
- Based on double occupancy Sunday through Thursday

PACKAGE 2

Includes:
* 2 nights accommodation
* 2 rounds of golf
* 2 breakfasts

$135.00 plus applicable taxes
- Based on quad occupancy Friday and Saturday

$150.00 plus applicable taxes
- Based on triple occupancy Friday and Saturday

$170.00 plus applicable taxes
- Based on double occupancy Friday and Saturday

For more information on golf packages and golf times please call the proshop (306) 854-2300 or email rick@harborgolfclub.com. Online booking, photos and more info at www.harborgolfclub.com

 
 
 2008 La Vérendrye Golf Course Stay and Play  

WHERE LIFE IS GOOD! Home of the Par 6 !! www.laverendryegolf.mb.ca

Come play on one of Manitoba’s finest golf courses. For those who like challenges, our 17th hole, which is “Home of the Par 6!”, with its 751 yards will deliver its promise. 18 hole course, licensed clubhouse, tournaments welcome. Hôtel La Broquerie. Amenities include satellite dish, two queen size beds, air-conditioning, newly opened in 2001.

Play & Stay Package with La Broquerie Hotel, $59.49; includes one round with shared cart and one night stay and breakfast at The Brass Lantern located at the La Broquerie Hotel, www.labhotel.ca.

* Applicable taxes extra. Price is per person. Rooms based on double occupancy. Rates are subject to change without notice. Prices are in effect for the 2008 golf season, anytime. Not valid with tournaments or other promotions. Bookings may be made up to two months in advance for weekday play, but only two weeks in advance for weekend play.

BONUS!

Play The Links at Quarry Oaks - Undeniable beauty and Unbelievable golf. Only a five minute drive from La Broquerie.

Rooms based on double occupancy. Rates are subject to change without notice. Prices are in effect for the 2008 golf season, anytime. Not valid with tournaments or other promotions. Bookings may be made up to two months in advance for weekday play, but only two weeks in advance for weekend play. Call Toll-Free 1-888-424-5046 TO BOOK!!

 
 
 2008 Jackfish Lodge and Conference Centre Stay and Play  

Where else can you combine the attractions of a beautiful resort set atop the hills overlooking a Northern lake, a wonderful provincial park with hiking trails, fishing and mountain biking, and even better golf? Try Jackfish Lodge Golf and Conference Centre located 30 minutes north of the Battlefords in Battlefords Provincial Park

This par-71, 6,601-yard resort course is laid out along scenic Jackfish Lake, rolling hills (slope 114), around the trees and shrubs of the Prairie Parkland area. Be prepared to use every club in the bag, with a variety of different shots, green sizes and terrain.

BOOK TODAY - phone (306) 386.2800 to ask about our great packages and accommodation rates. See www.jackfishlodge.com

 
 
 2008 SHELLBROOK GOLF CLUB STAY & PLAY  

Experience the friendliness of small town living while playing golf at one of Saskatchewan’s best kept golf secrets. This challenging 9 hole grass green course is very much a shotmaker’s golf course that will make you use all the clubs and tricks you have in your bag.

The clubhouse features the Sand Trap lounge where you can enjoy a great meal or beverage. There is also a fully equipped pro shop, driving range and practice putting green. www.saskgolfer.com/shellbrook/

Let the friendly staff at the Shellbrook Motel take care of all your needs in their modern comfortable rooms. You will find their service second to none.

Stay & Play Package: 1 night accommodation at the Shellbrook Motel, 18 holes of golf at the Shellbrook Golf Club (includes 1 power cart per couple), $70.00 each, 2 sharing.

Book your accommodations and tee times at 1-306-747-2631.

 
 
 2008 Candle Lake Golf Resort Golf Packages  

Candle LakeThe newest upscale golf resort in Saskatchewan is at Candle Lake 77 km northeast of Prince Albert. Last summer, Candle Lake Golf Resort opened a new second nine in this beautiful northern boreal forest. There's also a new clubhouse, restaurant, rental cabins, a 40-site RV park, driving range, marina and housing subdivision. Major Renovations Completed Candle Lake Golf Resort is pleased to announce major renovations to the front nine holes are near completion. Renovations included new elevated tee boxes and greens, widening of fairways and drainage upgrades.

Stay and Play VIP Package - $925 plus tax

2 Nights Accommodations for Four, 18 Holes of Golf Daily for Four (8 rounds of golf), Daily Golf Cart Rental Included (4 cart rentals), Daily Breakfast Vouchers for Four (8 breakfasts), Unlimited Daily use of Driving Range

Regular retail rate $1,200
Package subject to availability.

For additional information about packages, please call Candle Lake Golf Resort at 306.929.2211 www.candlelakeresort.com

 
 

 2008 Stay and Play at Greenhills Golf Resort  

All packages include accommodations at Fisherman's Cove in beautiful Greenwater Lake Provincial Park. Your choice of either a cabin or motel room (subject to availability).

All prices are based on double occupancy and are priced per person.

May - June and September:

  • 2 rounds of golf, comes with power cart, one night accommodation - $129.00 (tax paid)
  • 3 rounds of golf, comes with power cart, two nights accommodation - $199.00 (tax paid)
July - August
  • 2 rounds of golf comes with power cart, one night accommodation - $149.00 (tax paid)
  • 3 rounds of golf comes with power cart, two night's accommodation - $219.00 (tax paid)
To book your Stay and Play package contact:
Greenhills Golf Resort - 1-306-278-2489
Fisherman's Cove - 1-306-278-2992
www.greenhillsgolfresort.com
 
 

 2008 Northern Meadows Stay and Play  

The course layout at Northern Meadows continues to rank with the best. Fairways are cut out of the boreal forest with wide-open landing areas over gently rolling terrain offer the perfect setting for golf. With smooth-rolling bentrgrass greens and lush fairways, Northern Meadows continues to offer outstanding golf at affordable prices. Northern Meadows expanded to an 18-hole, 6725 yard, par-72 championship golf course as of June 1 2007.

The upper cluhouse floor maintains its rural charm with original hardwood floors and doors. Rooms overlook the front nine and Bousquet Lake. Four rooms of varying size and bed arrangements offer something for everyone. A separate guest entrance allows you to come and go at your convenience.

Breakfast is served just the way you like it in the restaurant. The Bed and Breakfast is open year round.

Room Rates Individual Room Rates: $69.00 per night based on two-people per room and includes breakfast. Additional People: $5.00 each Group Bookings $275 for the entire upstairs, maximum of 10 people

Bed and Breakfast Guests Also Enjoy: 50% off on Sunday Brunch During July and August. Free high speed wireless internet.

New in 2007 were three, two-bedroom rental cottages. These cottages opened on July 1, 2007. New for 2008 are three more two-bedroom cottages for a total of six. The cabins are two bedroom and can sleep 6 people. The two bedrooms contain a queen bed in one and two single beds in the other. A hide-a-bed is located in the great room. Cottages are four season and have kitchen facilities, full bath, natural gas fireplaces, barbeque, and Satellite TV with DVD player. Rental cottages have high speed wireless internet. Call or email us for complete details.

One Night $175.00, Based on two adults (children 14 and under stay free), Additional Adults $10.00 Per person, Three or More Nights $150.00, Based on two adults (children 14 and under stay free), Weekly $900.00, Six Nights, Based on two adults (children 14 and under stay free)

Rates subject to GST and PST. For more ino www.northernmeadows.com

 
 

 2007 Victoria Golf Tour Deluxe...For those all about the good life  

Experience the spectacular Bear Mountain

This trip is truly first-class fun... Your private chauffeur and guide will be waiting to greet you once you have arrived. Each day your private chauffeur will take you to a different championship course. And to top it off you get to stay in a Spectacular ocean front suite at the Victoria Regent Hotel on Victoria 's Inner Harbour .

3 day Package: FROM ONLY $399 PER PERSON* It Includes:

3 Championship Rounds@
Cordova Bay Golf Club
Olympic View Golf Club
Bear Mountain Golf & Country Club
Preferred Advance Booking & Power carts

3 days & 2 nights Accommodation
in a 2-bedroom Ocean Front Suite
at The Victoria Regent Hotel including
Superb Continental Breakfast each day.

Private Chauffeured Shuttle Service
Terminal Transfers on arrival & departure
Transfers to and from the clubs each day

Introduction to course with cart set up
Use of professional yardage guides
Club washing & luggage handling
Range Balls & Yardage Guides

...and copious amounts of incredible Memories!

www.victoriaregent.com   www.golfcentraltours.com

$399 Value $429 Shoulder $549 Peak
*Subject to applicable tax. Some restrictions apply. Based on 4 per 2-bedroom suite with 4 queen beds.

Call to Book your dream Golf Holiday Today! Toll Free: 1 866 380 GOLF (4653)
 
 

 2008 White Bear Stay and Play Packages  

When you "Challenge the Bear", you play one of the top-rated courses in Saskatchewan in the scenic Moose Mountains near Carlyle. The 18-hole championship track is famous for its white silica sand - trucked in from Golden, B.C. - and its white birch forest. This soft spike course opened in 1985 and is part of White Bear Lake Resort located near the shores of White Bear Lake.

At 5,403 yards to 6,723 yards off three sets of tees, the Bear offers a well-treed, full-length course suitable for all levels of golfers. The long challenging fairways, bentgrass greens and the only white silica sand bunkers in southern Saskatchewan combine to give a most enjoyable golf experience. White Bear Lake Golf Course also provides full practice facilities, a driving range and putting green. The log clubhouse contains a lounge, restaurant and pro shop.

Local attractions close to the Moose Mountains: Bear Claw Casino on Whitebear First Nations, Moose Mountain Provincial Park, a host of outdoor activities, and White Bear Lake Resort and Kenosee Lake Village services are also near the park.

Per person per day packages:
C$109.95 Opening Day to June 26, 2008 and August 25, 2008 to Closing
C$119.95 June 27,2008 to August 24, 2008 (available Sunday to Thursday only)

This package includes:

Hotel room with a view looking over Kenosee Lake
1 round of golf at Golf Kenosee, 1 round of golf at White Bear Lake Golf, 1 breakfast special at Kenosee Inn Resort Hotel, 2 for 1 range balls, Match play at Bear Claw Casino. Discount coupon for Kenosee Superslides. Preschool children stay free with parents.

Based on double occupancy, plus taxes. Prices will vary if single, triple, or quad occupancy, or if a cabin is required. U.S. amount may vary depending on current exchange rates. Weekend policies apply and regular booking policies apply. We will arrange tee times. See www.whitebeargolf.com

Kenosee Inn Resort Hotel
Box 1300, Carlyle, SK Canada SOC 0R0
Phone (306) 577-2099 for reservations

 
 

 2008 Stay and Play at Outerbanks  

THE OUTERBANKS - Luxury Country Vacation Chalet overlooks the majestic Saskatchewan River as it winds through the beautiful Fort a La Corne forest reserve in North East Saskatchewan, Canada. Your 2 level, 2000 ft chalet is situated 200 feet above, and overlooking the Saskatchewan River and the Wapiti Valley Ski area. The local region has a myriad of outdoor activities which should entertain all outdoor enthusiasts. THE OUTERBANKS is ideally set up and located for the traveling golfer. We are located in NE Saskatchewan, and are within easy driving distance from 8 excellent golf courses. We are ½ an hour drive from the Nipawin Evergreen Course, Melfort Golf and Country Club and Pasquia Regional Park courses. 45 minutes from the Tisdale Riverside Course and the Rolling Pines Course and 1 hr from Candle Lake, Cooke Municipal course, and Kachurs in Prince Albert. Plan on playing one or two courses per day and return home to relax in the hot tub overlooking the Saskatchewan River Valley, or consider an evening BBQ while unwinding on the veranda or in the screened in porch. The Outerbanks chalet has four bedrooms and can sleep up to ten guests. It comes with a completely equipped kitchen including dishwasher, 2 bathrooms, two living rooms, two fireplaces, laundry facilities, bar, hot tub, jet tub, and large deck space. You will be amazed at the beauty of this river valley setting in the summer and fall. If you want an enjoyable relaxing golfing experience with first class accommodations please consider THE OUTERBANKS. Please check out our website at www.theouterbanks.ca or contact us at (306) 277 2020.

Nipawin Evergreen Golf Course Evergreen Golf Club at Nipawin is one of the most beautiful courses in Northern Saskatchewan. Rated 71.9 off the tips and slope of 129, this 18-hole championship 6,539-yard course is a frequent host to provincial championships. Fairways are bordered by Northern spruce and pine, greens are large and undulating, and sandtraps are few. (306) 862 4811 pro shop. 306 862 9795 - ½ hr drive, 18hole, grass greens. www.evergreengolf.ca

Tisdale Riverside Golf Course along the banks of the Doghide River, is a friendly nine-hole course that offers plenty of challenge. There's an interesting combination of well-treed holes: some wide fairways and some not so wide. 306 873 4222 - 45 min drive, 9hole, grass greens, pro shop. www.golftisdale.ca

Pasquia Regional Park near Arborfield is a lush and well-designed course. The course lies next to the Carrot River and descends into the scenic landscaping of the river valley. It's a busy course popular with tourists. (306)768-3239 - ½ hr drive, 9 hole, grass greens, pro shop. www.pasquia.com

Candle Lake Golf Resort The newest upscale 18-hole golf resort in Saskatchewan can be found at Candle Lake 77 km northeast of Prince Albert. Golfers face some demanding doglegs, densely tree framed fairways with cleared under brush, and lush bent grass greens. (306) 929 2211 - 1hr drive, 18 hole, grass greens, pro shop. www.candlelakegolfresort.com

Cooke Municipal Golf Course, Prince Albert Cooke Municipal Golf Course in Prince Albert is one of the best loved in the province and a frequent provincial or national tournament location. The traditional, well-treed track will have you using every club in your bag by the end of the round. It stretches to 6,509, par-72 off the tips, with a slope of 122. At almost 100-years-old, Cooke features has a variety of short and long holes, doglegs, testy par-3s - and greens that tend to be large. Ph. (306) 763-2502 www.cookegolf.com

Kachurs Golf and Country Club - Prince Albert. 18 hole, grass greens, par 70 golf course. We offer a pro-shop, restaurant, and lounge. Tournament bookings and BBQs for all sizes! Call 306-763-3465. www.kachurs.webdesignplaza-site-builder.com

Rolling Pines Golf and Country Resort - Carrot River is a beautiful 9 hole golf course carved out of natural rolling boreal forest with many scenic views. This par 36 regulation course features large undulating grass greens with full irrigation. Total length from back tees is 3300 yards. With 3 tee areas to choose from, it plays to all skill levels. A practice putting green is situated at the clubhouse. (306) 862-9600 www.rollingpinesgolf.ca

Melfort Golf and Country Club Proving the old adage "appearances can be deceiving," the Melfort Golf and Country Club is a much more difficult golf course than its level and relatively open layout would suggest. Some of the difficulty can be attributed to an extensive water hazard playing through the centre of the course. However, most golfers experience problems with Melfort's small greens, which are hard to both hit and hold on. Their many deceptive slopes make reading your putts correctly a real challenge. (306) 752 3279 - ½ hr drive, 18 hole, grass greens, pro shop. www.golfmelfort.com

 
 

 2008 Corporate golf retreats at the hawood inn, Prince Albert National Park  

Fore all your corporate golf conventions, visit the hawood Inn located at Prince Alberta National Park in Waskesiu.

The hawood inn thrills all your senses with luxurious furnishings, glorious scenery and fine dining. The relaxing atmosphere is a perfect compliment to your outdoor adventure. There are full meeting facilities including lakefront boardroom, meeting room, banquet hall, full catering services, dining room, lounge and AV equipment rental.

The hawood inn offers 32 hotel rooms, 2 jacuzzi suites and condos with kitchen, gas BBQ, fireplace and deck. Amenities include fireside lobby, licensed dining, outdoor hot tubs, wheel chair accessible accommodations, convenience shop, guest laundry facilities and movie rentals.

Summer activities include swimming, fishing, boating, tennis, lawn bowling, horseshoes, biking, hiking, backpacking, shopping, movie theatres, wilderness camping, and paddle wheeler boat cruises. Nearby are two of the best golf courses in Saskatchewan at Waskesiu Golf Course and Elk Ridge Resort Click on: www.elkridgeresort.com / www.waskesiugolf.com

The Hawood Inn, Box 188, Waskesiu, SK S0J 2Y0
Book now at Ph. 306-663-5911, Fax 306-663-5219 www.hawood.com
This is a four star Canada Select. Accomodation.

 
 

 2008 Stay and Play At Good Spirit Golf & Country Club  

Good Spirit Golf and Country ClubWhether you're looking for a casual game of golf, a serious challenge, or a place to host your company or organization summer golf outing, we can accommodate you at Good Spirit. Our four-season resort is located about 30 minutes north of Yorkton.

Our golf course features 18 challenging holes with enough water hazards, bunkers and trees along our fairways to test your skills without spoiling the fun. The course plays to 6,319 yards and par 72.

Come on out and join up with the local players whose homes line the fairways, bring along your own foursome or more-some, or let us arrange a tournament for your group. Our staff will be more than happy to make sure your golf outing is a fun experience.

Our pro shop can supply you with all the necessities for your game, including distinctive clothing.

SPECIAL PACKAGE: $129.95 per person plus applicable taxes based on double occupancy, valid May 1 - October 15, 2008. Minimum 1 week advance booking.

Custom packages available. Includes 1 night accommodation in the Inn, 2 rounds of golf each, golf cart and breakfast special in the clubhouse.

It's never too early to book and take advantage of this great deal! For tee time availability, to book a round of golf, or to discuss your tournament needs, call us at 306-792-4600. www.goodspiritlakeresort.com

 
 
 

Where to look?

SaskGolfer.com - The most extensive golf course list and greatest number of hotlinks is found right here on Hole #1 Featured Courses.

Tourism Saskatchewan - This immensely popular Web site serves up general travel information on the province’s tourist regions and attractions.

What you need to know?

MySask.com - This provincial gateway to all things about Saskatchewan is operated by SaskTel and is the province's most popular website for good reason.

inregina.com - Log in to what's on in Regina. It provides the most comprehensive, and current online information about Regina and district.

Saskatchewan Parks - If you plan on camping or taking your RV, this Web site will make it smooth sailing.

WestJet - Canada's low cost airline has a strong presence in Saskatchewan and flys out of Regina and Saskatoon. Its website highlights flight schedules to its 21 Canadian destinations, seat sales, travel tips and more.

Saskatchewan Road Information - With 27,278 km of roads, the province has more highways than anywhere in Canada. This handy all-season Web site provides up-to-date road information on construction areas to avoid, safety precautions to take, ferry crossing times and more.

Virtual Saskatchewan - This popular Web site on people and places proves Saskatchewan is indeed Canada’s "best kept secret."

Weather - Before you head out, check out the detailed weather of several dozen Saskatchewan communities in an instance.

Currency Convertor - Out-of-country visitors will find this tool indispensable.

FAQ’s ?

What’s your favourite course?

What’s the best deal for the money in Saskatchewan?

I’m an avid golfer, married with kids? What’s the best place for me to take my family on vacation where everyone can be happy?

What’s the next golf hotspot?

I’m a woman who’s seriously taking up the game. What’s the best place for me to get started?

We just won a lottery so money is no object. We want an exclusive golf experience where everything meals, accommodation, service and golf is top of the line. Suggestions?

Are there any shoulder season packages in the spring and fall that are good deals?

How do you go about getting a tee time at the Royal Regina Golf and Country Club, the oldest golf course in Saskatchewan?

In today’s marketplace, am I better off at a self-contained resort, or is it wiser to book into a hotel or motel and play a la carte at a daily fee course?

How in the world did you get a job like that and what’s your handicap anyway?

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Can’t find an answer to your question?

Post it on the Discussion Forum on Hole #19.

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What’s your favourite course?

With 250 plus courses in Saskatchewan, it’s a very difficult choice. Each course offers something different and worthwhile otherwise they wouldn’t still be in business, right? But since you asked, my favourite is Long Creek Golf and Country in Avonlea, a challenging and scenic course that’s well-kept and friendly. It’s also within 45 minutes driving distance of Regina where I live.

Golfers choose their favourite course on a variety of factors - course conditions, championship caliber, accessibility, lodging, dining, instruction, non-golf activities like a spa, hospitality and value. It seems everyone has a different favourite course - check out Hole #14 Course Reviews. During the summer, course reviews are also printed monthly in saskgolfer.com during the summer.

What’s the best deal for the money in Saskatchewan?

Fortunately, golf is still an affordable sport in Saskatchewan so there are lots of great deals. Compared to British Columbia, Alberta and other provinces, green fees are inexpensive and the quality of golf experience is high.

Budget a problem? There are about 60 courses in the province that still use sand greens - many are converting to grass greens - which are very inexpensive and run on the honour system.

A couple of other ways to cut down on costs: If you’re a RCGA member at a club, you’re given discounts at various courses in the province. Another way to cut down on expenses (and contribute to a worthwhile charity while you’re at it) is to a Golf Guide from the Saskatchewan Lung Association. Every year they publish a booklet that gives deals on over 100 courses in the province.

I’m an avid golfer, married with kids? What’s the best place for me totake my family on vacation where everyone can be happy?

Another tough call, but here’s a couple of suggestions - Moose Mountain Provincial Park in the southeast and Prince Albert National Park in the north.

Moose Mountain Provincial Park gets the most visitors of any provincial park. There’s a full range of services and activities, camping, hiking, waterslides, canoeing, dancehalls - you name it. There are also two excellent courses nearby at Golf Kenosee and White Bear Lake Golf Resort, and a fine course in Carlyle.

Saskatchewan’s favourite national park at Waskesiu also offers a variety of family activities, accommodation and wonderful golf courses. Waskesiu Lake Golf  Course has a national reputation so book early. Elk Ridge Resort, on the edge of the park, is one of the finest golf resort complexes in the province.

What’s the next golf hotspot?

The golf courses along Lake Diefenbaker offer one of the most unique golf experiences in the province. It’s within easy driving distance from Saskatoon, Moose Jaw, Regina and other urban centers. Both the 18-hole Harbor Golf Course and Resort on the lakeside at Elbow and the 9-hole, Arizona-style Riverbreaks Golf Resort at Riverhurst are dandy golf courses for novices and scratch handicappers alike. Another course is in the early planning stages that will eventually provide a critical mass with three options out at the Lake Diefenbaker hotspot.

I’m a woman who’s seriously taking up the game. What’s the best place for me to get started?

Choose the course where your friends are playing. It’s unlikely you want to fashion a pro career so play where you can have fun and enjoy the game the most. Another consideration may be playing time and women’s nights. Some shorter executive courses cater especially to beginners, seniors and women players. Some courses have more active women’s nights and tournaments that may be more appealing to a novice.

We just won a lottery so money is no object. We want an exclusive golf experience where everything, meals, accommodation, service and golf are top of the line. Suggestions?

One of the best-kept secrets in Saskatchewan is the Good Spirit Lake Golf and Country Club north of Yorkton and near Canora. The complex includes excellent condos, hotel, clubhouse, and an RV spot. There’s a sauna, pool and fireplaces in the main complex. The meals and buffets are good, and service friendly. The 18-hole golf course was carved out of the trees and gives it’s share of thrills and spills on the greens and water holes. Everything is well maintained. The experience is exclusive, but the cost isn’t.

Elk Ridge Resort has also quickly established itself as one of the premier golf resorts in the province. Its popularity has resulted in an additional nine holes being added to the 18 championship holes already in play. The clubhouse, accommodation, meals and hospitality are to die for. A quick peak at their virtual Web site at www.elkridgeresort.com - one of the best Saskatchewan - shows you what you’re missing.

Are there any shoulder season packages in the spring and fall that are good deals?

Several of the golf courses flag the shoulder season deals on this Web site. Other clubs note them on their Web site. Considering the unpredictable weather in Saskatchewan, you may want to choose a course located where there are other  activities like swimming or hiking. It’s well worth shopping around for shoulder season deals - more moderate weather and fewer crowds and better deals.

How do you go about getting a tee time at theRoyal Regina Golf and Country Club, the oldest golf course in Saskatchewan?

Everyone has to play the home of golf in Saskatchewan at least once. The Royal Regina was founded in 1899 and still offers a fine golfing experience. The new clubhouse opened in 2001 and is worth a visit.

The public may tee off between dawn and 11.30 a.m. Monday to Thursday. Tee times may be booked at the Pro Shop, 924-8680.

In today’s marketplace, is it better to go to a self-contained resort, or is it wiser to book into a hotel or motel and play a la carte at a daily fee course?

Both can be attractive options. A self-contained resort offers the convenience of a golf course at your doorstep, a package price deal that may be attractive, and likely other amenities. A la carte gives you the variety of playing at several courses and something different in your after-golf hours. The motel or hotel may be more handy to certain amenities and services.

How in the world did you get a job like that and what’s your handicap anyway?

My wife and I enjoy traveling and golfing, so what better way to have an excuse to do more of both. I like to shoot in the 70s - any hotter than that and I like to stay in the bar. My best shots are my practice swing and conceded putts. What do I like about golf - well, it ain’t the low scores.

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