Valley Regional Park - Rosthern

2014
Valley Regional Park - Rosthern
The Valley Regional Park, Rosthern, provides a
wide variety of services to meet your recreational
needs – an 18 hole championship golf course
with practice facilities, 74 site campground, large
picnic area, and creative playground area. There
is something for every member of your family to
enjoy.
The park is conveniently located one kilometre
north of Rosthern on Highway #11. The park
attracts thousands of visitors annually. The
operating season runs from April to October.
The major feature of the park is the beautiful 18
hole grass green golf course, which attracts golfers
from far and wide each year. The course offers a
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great layout, that makes it enjoyable for all golfers
from the beginner to the seasoned professional.
The course is lauded for its excellent condition with
lush, wide fairways, rolling terrain, mature trees,
strategically placed bunkers and water hazards and
the beautiful scenery makes it a peaceful getaway.
The golf course is complemented by a practice
green, concession and fully stocked pro shop
that offers all your club repair needs. Lessons are
available from a CPGA professional on staff. It is
also very affordable – green fees are $27 to $33 for
9 holes, and $44 to $48 for 18 holes, depending on
the time of year. Call the pro shop for weekly specials
or twilight rates and times. Season passes and
10 round packages are also
available. For tournaments,
call the office at 306-2325000. There is a large covered
deck to accommodate all your
function needs.
The golf course isn’t the
only attraction – the beautiful
74 site campground and
large picnic area offer a wide
variety of activities for adults
and kids of all ages. The large
picnic area includes a large
creative games area with a
100 foot zip line and 80 foot
slide. The kids will be occupied
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for hours with teeter-totters,
slides, tire swings and an
obstacle course. There is also
a swimming pool just one
kilometre away in the Town
of Rosthern.
Several
barbecue
pits,
picnic tables, drinking water,
free wood and a sheltered
camp kitchen are available in
the main picnic area.
The campground offers
spacious and sheltered sites.
The mature trees and bush
provide an optimum level of
comfort during your stay. The
campground now boasts 41
beautiful, full service seasonal
sites for people who want to
stay all season long. There are
34 electrical sites available for rent at $30 a night,
as well as three non electrical and three tenting
sites for $25 a night.
Each rental includes free firewood and showers.
The modern washroom facility is centrally located.
Drinking water and a sewage dump are also
available to all campers. You can plan your holiday
as far ahead as you like through the office at 306232-5000 or two weeks in advance through the
gate at 306-232-5600.
The friendly staff at the Valley Regional Park are
looking forward to making your stay at the park a
pleasurable and memorable experience.
Valley Regional Park~Rosthern, SK
18 Hole Golf Course – 74 Site Campground
Picnicking – Large Creative Playground
Great for Company Picnics, Golf Tournaments or Reunions!
www.valleyregionalpark.com
Pro-Shop 306-232-5272 • Camping 306-232-5600 • Office 306-232-5000
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The Legends – One of Saskatchewan’s
premiere golf facilities
By Jessica Buhler
Now in its fourth
year of operation, The
Legends is becoming
one of the premiere
facilities in the province.
“The reaction has been
tremendous,” says the
club’s General Manager
and Head Professional
Jody Dueck. “Everyone
that plays the course
absolutely
loves
it.
The course has been in
excellent shape every
year and most of the
golfing public say our
greens are the best in
the province. It has the
potential to be one
of the top courses in
Saskatchewan.”
Tucked nicely into The Legends subdivision in
the north end of Warman, just 10 minutes from
Saskatoon, The Legends’ magnificent 18 hole
layout is designed to test the experienced golfer
and accommodate the beginners too.
The championship calibre course has water
hazards on nine different holes. Sand traps, fescue
and a variety of tree types, along with hills and
valleys, makes the course an exciting and beautiful
place to play golf.
Five tee decks for each hole provide the golfer
with a choice in terms of length and difficulty. Rated
at 74.5 from the back tee by the Saskatchewan Golf
Association using the RCGA Rating/Slope System,
it’s the second highest in the province.
“We have a great practice area which includes
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a huge practice green and chipping area with a
green side bunker,” says Dueck. “The driving range
features a large fairway practice bunker and tee
deck area which will allow for plenty of room for
people working on their game.”
All of The Legends’ power carts come with
windshields and the state of the art Visage GPS
system which tell you the proper yardages, keeps
score and orders food as well. For tournaments,
there is a live leader board function so you can
compare how well you are doing with the rest of
the competition. Rental pull carts and clubs are
also available.
They have green fee rates for seniors (60+),
students and juniors. Annual memberships and 10
game, 18 hole passes are also available. You can
play nine holes during the week and
after 2:00 pm on Saturday, Sunday and
holidays. The Legends offers specials
during twilight hours seven days a
week and non-holiday Mondays as
well.
After the last putt drops, you can
head up to the licenced Legends
Restaurant to relax and talk about
the ones that got away or those oncein-a-lifetime moments as you take in
the spectacular panoramic view of
the course.
If it’s meal time, The Legends
Restaurant has an impressive choice
of foods to choose from. “The
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premiere golf facilities
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restaurant continues to
get busier,” Dueck says,
pointing out that there
were lots of private
functions held there
both during the season
and in the off season.
The Legends Golf
Club has a fully stocked
pro shop which carries
major brands such as
TaylorMade,
Adams,
Callaway and Adidas
along with Ashworth,
Travis Matthew, Puma
and Titleist.
The Legends Golf
Club also offers CPGA
individual and group
lessons for both juniors
and adults throughout
the season and can be
booked by calling the
pro shop.
The Legends will be hosting numerous
events and tournaments this year including the
Saskatchewan Mid-Amateur on August 19 to 21,
The Legends Open on July 5 and 6. There will also
be a Two Person Scramble May 31 and June 1 and
the Maple Leaf Junior Tour Championship will be
happening on August 23 and 24. Men’s and Ladies
nights continue to be on Wednesday and Tuesday
nights respectively.
The course is available to host private and public
events like family reunions, tournaments and staff
functions. They have assembled a staff that is very
capable of making sure everything goes well.
To book a round at the Legends Golf Club,
visit their website at www.golfthelegends.com.
Members can book up to 10 days ahead, while the
public can book seven days ahead.
For more information or to book your round by
phone, contact The Legends Pro Shop at 306-9318814 or online at www.golfthelegends.com. Walkons are accepted, but it is a good idea to call ahead.
The Legends At Warman
• 18 Hole Public Golf Course
• 5 Sets of Tee Markers
• Restaurant and Banquet Facilities
• Tournaments Welcome
• Fully Stocked Pro Shop
• Driving Range
415 Clubhouse Boulevard
• CPGA Golf Professionals
306-931-8814
www.golfthelegends.com
10 Minutes North of Saskatoon in the City of Warman
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Wakaw Deep Woods RV Campground –
Your very own summer paradise
By Kate Kading
Our province is filled with endless possibilities for
campers. The landscape is a summer oasis that sinks
us deep into the relaxation of warmer weather,
family gatherings, quiet morning coffee on the deck
and a cold beverage at the barbecue in the evening.
Wakaw Deep Woods RV Campground is the place
to guarantee you the natural surroundings you
want with the conveniences you need. Experienced
campground developers Gary Jakeman and Bart
Zimmer feel they have found their niche, offering
RV enthusiasts the security of owning their own
recreational property at a low initial investment.
Jakeman says “Here you would have your one time,
upfront cost. Then it is your site, you own it. You
can come and go as you please. You can rent it, you
can lease it, you can will it, you can sell it, you can
leave your camper there year round and you never
have to worry about a reservation. It just eliminates
a lot of worry and concern about where you are
going to go camping. But it doesn’t mean you are
bound to that campsite. We have owners who are
still nomads and do other things but at least they
know they always have their campsite.”
Key pad entry security gates, excellent cell phone
coverage and WiFi, community garden spots and
individually metred 50 amp electrical service are
just a few of the conveniences of owning at Wakaw
Deep Woods RV Campground.
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WAKAW DEEP WOODS RV CAMPGROUND
• One hour NE of Saskatoon • Drinkable Sask Water to all 140 sites • 50 amp elec service
• Excellent cell phone coverage • Internet service • Keypad enty security gates
• ATV/boat storage compound • Community gardens • Childrens playground
• Nature walking trails • Fabulous sunset views
PHASE TWO
AVAILABLE
from
$29,900
GARY JAKEMAN
Remax Saskatoon
306-220-4993
BART ZIMMER
306-321-4901
LARGE PRIVATE
SITES in natural
virgin forest with
50 ft (16m) trees
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www.wakawdeepwoodsrvcampground.ca
Email: [email protected]
Wakaw Lake Regional Park
Wakaw Lake Regional Park is one of the busiest
regional parks in Saskatchewan. It is no wonder as
it is located within a one hour drive of one third of
the population of the province. It is a destination
location for those wanting a quick getaway or a
long-term stay.
From the beautiful scenic nine hole, challenging
golf course with its 3,300 square foot clubhouse,
featuring an 85 seat licenced restaurant and pro
shop, to the sandy beach area of Wakaw Lake, this
regional park is a must stay and play location.
The park is located approximately 15 kilometres
northeast of the Town of Wakaw (population of
1,000) and is accessed from Highway #2. Wakaw
Lake is a 14 mile narrow lake, which boasts good
fishing for Perch, Walleye and Northern Pike, along
with good boating, permitted launching and public
docks.
There are over 300 camping sites in the park. The
park has mini-golf, paddle boat rental and canoe
rental. A recreation program is available, as well as
rental of a gazebo for private functions. Catered
golf tournaments are welcome. A small concession
is located at the beach, which complements the
clubhouse restaurant, store and pro shop at the
golf course.
Surrounding attractions include the Geneva
Mission, the Anna Turnbull Memorial Hospital and
Wakaw Heritage Museum, which is the home of the
John Diefenbaker (Canada’s 13th prime minister)
Law Office, where he practiced between 1919 and
1925. Also nearby is the Batoche National Historic
Site, which centres on the Riel Rebellion of 1885.
Whether you are a seasoned camper, avid golfer,
fisherman or boater, Wakaw Lake Regional Park is
a must visit.
WAKAW
LAKE
REGIONAL
PARK
• 9 Hole Golf Course
• Full Service Campground
• Sandy Beach
• Licensed Restaurant
• Mini-Golf
• Playground
• Recreation Program
• Paddleboat and Canoe Rentals
www.saskregionalparks.ca
www.townofwakaw.com
Campground: 306-233-5744
[email protected]
Golf Course: 306-233-5955
[email protected]
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Memorial Lake Regional Park – your summer experience!
Memorial Lake Regional
Park is waiting for you at the
junction of Highway #3 and
#12, adjacent to the Village
of Shell Lake. Breathe in the
summer air – smell the spruce
trees! Relax on the beach with
your toes in the sand or spend
the day on the golf course with
green everywhere you can see.
Trees, grass, a flowing creek,
wooden bridges, wildlife and
more! Once you have been to
Memorial Lake Regional Park,
you will be planning to come
back.
The campground office is
gated and manned 24 hours
a day and security patrols
the park at night to ensure
the patrons have a safe
and
pleasurable
camping
experience. The campground is nestled in a forest
of pines, spruce and poplar with many species of
birds very eager to visit your site for goodies.
The park features wheelchair accessible, modern
washroom and shower facilities; two playgrounds
filled with slides, swings, spring toys, climbers,
dune buggies, play structures and more to keep
the little ones busy; a group camping area which
has a covered shelter and kitchen facility with a ball
diamond for your family gatherings.
A Red Cross aquatic program is held during the
month of July at the beautiful sand beach which
includes multiple docks in the buoyed swimming
area. Docking facilities for boats include an area
for mooring or a marina with rental slips. There is
a concrete boat ramp with dock and a fish filleting
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Wakaw Deep Woods RV Campground –
Your very own summer paradise
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In a popular camping province like Saskatchewan,
sometimes finding a campsite on a busy weekend
can be a hassle and RV storage can be almost as
impossible. Jakeman and Zimmer have eliminated
these issues in grand style. The campground is just
1.5 kms south of Wakaw Lake and accommodates
even the largest, most modern recreational vehicles
with standard sites starting at 40 feet by 80 feet
and going up from there.
Wakaw Deep Woods RV Campground is ideal
whether you are a young family or on your way
to retirement. Jakeman says their clients are in all
stages of life and all have the same goal: Beautiful,
affordable holiday property with the amenities
and convenience of home. “We’ve completed
phase one and two. We have 25 sites in inventory,
they are ready for occupancy this spring. There
was a brand new playground built last fall and we
had WiFi services installed. It’s going good, we are
having fun.”
Jakeman says phases three and four are
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slated to continue this summer and fall.
Not convinced yet? Wakaw Deep Woods RV
Campground is all about location. Jakeman’s
business partner Bart Zimmer says “We searched
at great lengths to find the ideal location to
be able to offer this affordable recreational
property for people.” Jakeman agrees that the
location will be appealing to many. “We are just 50
minutes from Saskatoon. We are close to Melfort
and Humboldt and we are only 40 minutes from
Prince Albert so location is key. You are out there
on a Friday night within an hour and your feet are
up, the barbecue is on and your cocktail is in your
hand. Then Sunday night, a lot of people stay and
just go in to work on Monday morning.”
Forget the rat race of booking your
annual camping trips and own your site. Bart
Zimmer and Gary Jakeman at Wakaw Deep
Woods RV Campground will set you up with a
lifetime of guaranteed relaxation. Visit www.
wakawdeepwoodsrvcampground.ca.
Memorial Lake Regional Park – your summer experience!
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facility for your use. Water
skiers will find that they have
a separate launch point for
their use just down from the
mooring area.
The Village of Shell Lake
provides many other amenities
that you may need while
spending your summer with
us. A restaurant is steps away
from the campground gate and
retail stores just a walk or bike
ride away on Main Street. If a
member of your family doesn’t
camp – there are rental cabins
right nearby.
A new golf clubhouse was
constructed in 2013 which offers
inside seating as well as a large
deck with seating as well. The
clubhouse is licenced and offers
an appetizer menu. Tee times are recommended.
This is a resort course and is family friendly,
but can challenge the experienced golfer as well.
The 18 hole, par 71 course offers 6,002 yards of
fully irrigated grass greens and fairways for your
enjoyment.
For more information about Memorial Lake
Regional Park along with rates and amenities,
please visit www.saskregionalparks.ca and choose
Memorial Lake from the Pick a Park Menu. Take
a tour of the park and make plans to experience
some of your summer with us!
Memorial Lake Regional Park
Spend Your Summer With Us…
Adjacent to the Village of Shell Lake at the junction of Highways #3 & #12, 60 minutes West of Prince Albert or 90 minutes North of Saskatoon.
Golf Season: April 15 to October 15, 2014
18-HoleGrassGreensGolfCourse
wandersthroughpines,overcreeks&through
amarshalivewithbirds,beaver&more!
Call306.427.2124
Mondays&Tuesdays
2for1Rounds
(FreeRoundisofEqualorLesserValue)
August25-October15,2014
(Not Valid on Stat. Holidays)
Camp Season: May 1 to September 30, 2014
• Welltreed300acres
• Springfedlake,sandbeach
• Boatlaunch,mooringarea
• 145campsites
• Reservationsrecommended,306.427.2281
• Playgrounds
• Groupcampingareas
• Modernwashroom/showerbuildings
• AquaticprograminJuly
• Hikingtrails
• ServicesinVillage(restaurants,laundromat,
tenniscourt,propane,fuel,groceries&hardware)
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Tee off in style at Kachur’s Golf Club
By Kate Kading
Beautiful rolling fairways
and meticulously kept greens
are what you find at Kachur’s
Golf Club near Prince Albert.
This mature course is laid out on
three levels, leading your play
along the Shell River through the
flat area around the clubhouse
and then up into the pine trees.
A par 70 for men and a 71 for
the ladies, this 6,000 yard layout
is a challenge for all skill levels
with an island green and lots
of trees. Owner Pat Kachur says
the putting is second to none.
“We’re pretty well known for
our greens. [They] are among the
best in Saskatchewan.” Kachur’s
also offers a separate putting
green, pro shop and driving net
for the extra practise you need
to perfect your game. Take a
break when the fully stocked
refreshment cart comes your way, hit the food and
beverage stop after the 12th hole or relax in the
Kachur’s Golf
Club
5 miles west of Prince Albert on
Highway #3 nestled in the pines,
next to Shell River
• 18 hole course
• Full restaurant
• Licenced lounge,
deck and pavilion
• Pro shop
Tournament bookings and BBQs
for all sizes
Tee Times 306-763-3465
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clubhouse after your game, it’s up to you.
Kachur’s licenced lounge and restaurant have
a full menu to accommodate guests and they also
offer excellent meal choices to help you host your
next golf tournament. Their beautiful pavilion can
accommodate up to 250 guests and is the ideal
location for your next special event.
Kachur’s Golf Club has extremely competitive
green fees for all ages and power cart and pull cart
rentals are available. Local golfers should consider
a membership with Kachur’s buy one, get one half
off special. It is the perfect deal for couples who
enjoy the sport together and well worth it when
you see how well maintained this course is.
Watered nightly with a fully automated
irrigation system, Kachur’s Golf Club must be
experienced firsthand. With their easy to use,
comprehensive website you can view everything
from course details to tournament listings,
catered meal prices and weekly specials. On Senior
Mondays anyone 55+ can golf and ride for $35 and
on Twilight Tuesdays it’s just $30 all day. Even on a
weekend Kachur’s prices don’t put you in the sand.
For 18 holes on the weekend an adult pays just $42,
seniors are $31 and juniors are $20. The course also
offers deals with both weekday and weekend bulk
passes and different membership incentives.
Bob Hope once said “If you watch a game, it’s
fun. If you play it, it’s recreation. If you work at
it, it’s golf.” At Kachur’s Golf Club it’s all three of
those. Work hard and play hard, Kachur’s has you
covered. Find all the details at www.kachursgolf.ca
or call 306-763-3465.
Spend the summer perfecting your game
at Fairview Fairways
By Kate Kading
Every golfer dreams of finding that perfect spot
to build their skills and enjoy their surroundings at
the same time. You can do both at Fairview Fairways
southeast of Prince Albert. An educator by trade,
owner Pete Lukoni has over 52 years of experience
with the game as a golf pro and followed the
PGA Golf Tour in Canada for several summers. His
long-time associate Gord Hobson is a seasoned
pro instructor with the Canadian Professional Golf
Association and does most of the teaching.
This picturesque par three course will appeal to
beginners and dedicated enthusiasts equally and
Lukoni says it also accommodates busy schedules
or more leisurely weekends away. “One of the
niches we found we have is if people only have a
short time they can come out and play our course.
We also have the miniature golf available for the
kids and we get a lot of birthday parties and family
reunions out here. We have a barbecue area that is
free to use. There is really something for the whole
family.” Fairview Fairways has a driving range, fully
equipped pro shop, licenced clubhouse, beverage
cart and concession.
Lukoni says the course is laid out for another
nine holes if the population ever warrants it, but
for now they will continue to make improvements
to keep their guests happy. “We are going to be
extending some tee boxes this year. Most of the
par three golf courses are usually anywhere from
90 yards up to 180 yards. Ours is a little unique and
more challenging, we have three tee boxes every
hole so some of the holes are up to 290 yards. We
try to make it so you can use almost all of your clubs
in your bag. You have the choice; you can pick your
own poison so to speak.”
Fairview Fairways welcomes a lot of special
interest groups throughout the season including the
Special Olympics on Monday nights. Their weekly
game has been going on for over 10 years now.
Lukoni says that companies like to bring their staff
out for get togethers and team building purposes
and a lot of high schools in the surrounding area
come out to use the driving range.
Fairview Fairways likes to encourage the
younger generation to have an interest in golf and
welcomes families with special rates for juniors
including providing the clubs they need as they
grow.
Lukoni hopes the weather cooperates this year
for a quick start to the season for their guests. “Last
year’s wet weather was disappointing and we got
a really slow start. We are very pleased with the
clientele we get out every summer. We get a lot
of seniors and families and they enjoy being out
Fairview Fairways has a challenging mini golf too!
here.”
The course is open from sunrise to sunset,
reservations are encouraged and there is no limit
to how far ahead you can book. Fairview Fairways
has special rates for seniors, groups and families. To
reserve your tee time please call 306-764-4748.
9 holes
Par 3
Grass greens
18 hole miniature golf
Picnic area
2 km SE of Prince Albert
on Highway #3 East
For reservations call
306-764-4748
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Martins Lake Regional Park a great place
to relax
By Marg Fehr
Do you love camping or
just enjoy spending a day
with your family at the lake,
but hate driving for hours and
hours to make it a reality?
This summer why not check
out Martins Lake Regional
Park which is a pristine resort
community nestled in the
wooded areas only 24 km
northwest of Blaine Lake
along Highway #12. Visitors
are welcome to enjoy the
many services offered by the
park from the golf course and
campsites to the playgrounds
and large beautiful beach
area.
This
scenic
regional
park continues to expand
and improve their secured
campsite area which now
provides
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seasonal,
55 electrical and 14 non
electrical sites. Each site boasts a picnic table, pole
barbecue and garbage can. Their showers and
modern washroom facilities make your camping
experience more comfortable and if you need, you
can even purchase firewood from the front gate.
Can’t you imagine the joys of a beautiful campfire
for roasting wieners and marshmallows or sitting
around visiting with friends and family in the
evening keeping warm by the glow of the fire?
After the long winter we just experienced, these
summer evenings at the lake are enviable and
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possible.
Martins Lake provides recreational activities such
as boating, fishing, water skiing and swimming.
The swimming area itself is a paradise for family
times with its shallow sandy bottom, clear water,
and two well maintained swimming docks. Local
recreational organizations hold aquatic programs
each summer, and the large expanded beach area
gives you ample room to spread out your beach
chairs or towels, put your toes in the sand, and soak
up the sun and warmth.
For your children’s delight there is a centrally
located playground complete with swings, climbing
apparatus, slides and plenty of sand.
You are free to bring your own picnic lunch to
enjoy, or you can stop at the conveniently located
beach concession to pick up your favourite ice cream
treat or snack for you and your family. Just a short
walk down the trail leads you to the clubhouse
where you can enjoy takeout or a sit down meal
either indoors or on their beautiful wraparound
deck.
The picturesque nine hole, sand green golf course
is challenging and highly utilized by local residents,
campers, tourists and avid golfers. There is a
spectacular view from the meticulously maintained
fairways and you can walk this scenic course or rent
a cart or even clubs for your convenience. Watch
for their very popular 54th annual Dave Howe
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Martins Lake Regional Park a great place
to relax
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Tournament this summer.
Come out with your family on
July 1 to enjoy Canada Day activities
which include birthday cake,
balloons and flags for the kids, and
plan to stay to end the evening off
in style by enjoying the beauty of
fireworks over the lake!
Martins Lake Regional Park is
operational from the May long
weekend to the September Labour
Day weekend and welcomes visitors
to relax in nature while still enjoying
all the modern conveniences. Check
them out on Facebook where you
can watch for upcoming events
including the date of the big golf
tournament.
Why not take time and enjoy a
day, a weekend or a week or two
at Martins Lake Regional Park this
summer? After all – you’re worth it!
Martins Lake Regional Park
The perfect holiday opportunity awaits you only 24
km NW of Blaine Lake. If you are looking to relax
on the beach, or go wake boarding, look no further.
Not a beach or water person? Rent a golf cart, some
clubs and dare yourself or a friend to an exciting
game of golf. The nine hole, sand green golf course
is beautiful, relaxing and a challenge for all levels
of ability. There are electric and non-electrical
campsites, so stay and join in the fun that only a
Regional Park can offer.
Anytime is a good time to
experience a “Great Lake”.
1-306-466-4438
to reserve a site
Watch for 54th Annual Dave Howe Golf Tournament this summer!
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Greenbryre Golf excited to offer new
and improved golf experience
By Jessica Buhler
Greenbryre Golf and Country Club is excited
to offer a new and improved golf experience.
Consisting of an outward six and an inward six,
the new 12 hole course will be surrounded by a
high-end real estate development. Individuals and
groups now have the option to play six, 12 or 18
holes, depending on their time restraints. This new
idea caters to those who have less time to step out
onto the course and play a round of golf.
The new 12 hole golf facility has been designed by
Garth Keays from Golf Shape, a local Saskatchewan
developer. Garth is very creative in his design to
give golfers a good test of golf which requires
accuracy and precision to his tiered greens. The
layout features five par 3’s, six par 4’s and one par
5 hole over 520 yards. The ponds and water basins
will come into play on eight of the 12 holes. One of
those holes will provide an aquatic practice facility
for the patrons to hit range balls. More than 120
trees have been moved and replanted to provide
shelter and maturity for the new 12 holes.
Membership has its rewards. The limited VIP
Membership will give you the opportunity to
purchase green fees at a reduced rate of 25 percent
off the regular rate for 2014 year, as well as a
complimentary $25 gift card for food and beverage
purchases, an option to purchase additional food
and beverage gift cards with added savings,
and charging privileges on individual green fee
purchases.
Part of the new Greenbryre experience is the
opportunity to call it home. The new layout will be
surrounded by 143 lots which are 1/2 to 3/4 acres
in size in what will be called “Greenbryre Estates”.
This exciting venture offers homeowners the
occasion to own residential walkout homes with
direct access to the golf course and country club.
Unique to western Canada, this development is a
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new concept with amazing rewards.
If you are looking for a picturesque setting at
which to hold your special event, gathering or
tournament, Greenbryre’s Club 19 offers seating up
to 150 people, bar service, patio availability, a state
of the art sound system, as well as excellent food at
affordable prices.
The newly renovated 12 Grill Restaurant and
Lounge offers Saskatoon and area residents a
premier dining option. Receiving rave reviews, 12
Grill offers succulent entrees, juicy steaks, savoury
soups and wines to pair.
Lunch is served Monday to Saturday from 10:30
am to 2:00 pm, Sunday brunch is offered from 10:00
am to 2:00 pm, evening dining begins at 5:00 pm
from Tuesday to Saturday as well as Happy Hour
from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Drop by for a quick lunch,
or spend the evening enjoying the new lighter
menu and great cocktails. Reserve your table
online at www.twelvegrill.com or take advantage
of their limousine service and create an evening to
remember.
For information about Greenbryre Golf and
Country Club or tournament bookings contact Brad
Vinnick at 306-373-7600, Ext. 4. For information on
the purchasing of lots, contact Duane Slater at 306374-4774.
New
12 hole
course
Play 6, 12 or
18 holes
Club 19
Picturesque setting for your
special events!
Seating up to 150
Bar service
Patio availability
Sound system
Excellent food
Affordable prices
Newly renovated
12 Grill
Restaurant and
Lounge
New Greenbryre experience – Greenbryre Estates
143 lot high-end housing development.
Residential walkout homes with direct access to the golf
course and country club
For information about Greenbryre Golf and Country Club or
tournament bookings contact Brad Vinnick at 306-373-7600, Ext. 4.
For information on the purchasing of lots,
contact Duane Slater at 306-374-4774.
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The Willows – 2013 CPGA Facility of the Year
By Jessica Buhler
Saskatchewan’s premiere public golf course
is a rolling dunes-style course structured around
22 beautiful lakes and 150 sand bunkers. Golfers
are treated to one beautiful scene after another
amongst its strategically placed trees, ponds and
bunkers.
The Willows is for everyone. Whether you are a
junior on the course for the first time, a beginner
seeking lessons or a seasoned golfer, The Willows
course challenges both novice and accomplished
golfers alike.
The driving range offers seven target greens
and a fairway practice bunker. The putting green
is perfect for warming up and fine tuning the
putter before a round, while their wildly contoured
practice green allows for fun and challenging
chipping and bunker practice. “We have great
practice facilities for golfers to improve their
game,” says Guy Beatty.
The golf course, which opens for golf at 6:00 am
each morning during the summer, has senior rates
for people 60 plus, early bird rates, junior rates and
twilight specials. Power carts, pull carts and club
rentals are also available. The Visage GPS system
on the Club Car, 140 unit cart fleet, gives instant
yardages to the pins, along with hole maps and pro
tips to help play each hole.
The Canadian Professional Golfers Association
of Saskatchewan named The Willows the Facility of
the Year in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013. This is an
impressive “four-peat”, especially considering all
of the great competition from other quality golf
operations. The award was won previously in 2006.
“The Willows is the premiere tournament and
special event host facility in the province,” says
general manager Guy Beatty of his course that has
hosted four Canadian tour events, and numerous
provincial golf championships over the years.
“The banquet facilities, from casual barbecues
at The Red Barn, to elegant meals in one of our
spacious banquet rooms, are second to none. They
all come with an abundance of windows each
framing a spectacular view of the golf course, in all
four seasons.”
Whether it be for a wedding, special event,
team building seminar or convention The Willows
delivers. Only eight minutes from downtown, the
Willows offers an excellent alternative for business
meetings, with ample parking, fantastic menu
options and accommodating facilities plus the
great views of the course.
The “Il Salici Ristorante” offers “classic Italian
with a modern twist,” says Beatty, and is home
to a seasonally updated menu with many of the
same great Italian classics that have been enjoyed
over the past years, with a few new additions each
season. Il Salici Ristorante boasts spectacular views
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from every seat and a warm, inviting atmosphere.
It’s the perfect setting to discover great Italian
food. You’ll enjoy authentic Italian dishes and
receive friendly, professional service.
Friday and Saturday nights feature Martin
Janovsky, an acclaimed composer and pianist,
providing the perfect atmosphere for that date
night or night out with friends with live piano
musings. Sunday brunch offers the opportunity
to spend time with family and friends in a pristine
setting. With the dining room and lounge open year
round, you can book a table online at willowsgolf.
com through Open Table.
The lunch menu is served from 11:00 am to 2:00
pm Monday to Saturday and its “fabulous” Sunday
brunch each week from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The
dinner menu is served from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Sunday to Thursday and 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm Friday
and Saturday throughout the summer. Breakfasts
are available in the lounge seven days a week.
“People sometimes come out here for a bite to
eat and a cocktail, to socialize or to just enjoy the
sunshine or beautiful sunsets settling over the golf
course at dusk,” says Beatty.
The Willows is home to one of the “top golf
shops in the county,” says Beatty, “offering top
lines, all the latest in equipment, apparel and
accessories in the industry.”
With a goal to provide the highest quality in
golf apparel at affordable prices, you’ll find the
latest fashions from Travis Matthew Golf Apparel,
UnderArmour, Oakley, Ecco, Sun Ice, Footjoy,
Adidas as well as premium lines of golf equipment
by Callaway, Titleist, TaylorMade, and Ping, travel
gear and luggage by Projekt, along with many
other lines which can be personally fitted and
ordered on request.
The Willows Golf and Country Club is located on
Cartwright Street, west of Clarence Avenue. For
more information about their nine and 18 hole
rates and their dress code, etiquette and other
amenities, including membership information,
please check their website at www.willowsgolf.
com or for tee times call 306-956-Golf (4653).
Golf
Dining
Tournaments
Events
MORE THAN JUST GOLF…ALL YEAR ROUND!
VISAGE GPS UNITS
www.willowsgolf.com
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Dakota Dunes Golf Links rated #15 in
Golf Digest’s Top 30 Canadian courses
By Jessica Buhler
This magnificent golf course has been rated #15
in Golf Digest’s Top 30 Canadian Golf Courses. It
is the only Saskatchewan golf course on the list.
In 2013 it was ranked as the Top Public Course
in Saskatchewan and Manitoba according to
SCOREGolf magazine.
This masterpiece, which opened in 2004, was
designed by Cooke-Carleton International. Graham
Cooke is one of Canada’s most successful and
renowned golf course architects.
The Dakota Dunes Golf Links is located at the
historical Whitecap Dakota First Nation perched at
the heights of the South Saskatchewan River Valley
Basin just 20 minutes south of Saskatoon.
It offers an unending series of panoramic views
as you make your way through the course’s 18 holes.
Each hole has five different yardages providing
appropriate yardages for any skill level.
Conditions are second to none as Dakota Dunes
offers only the best from tee to green. Dakota
Dunes Golf Links is owned and operated by three
First Nation bands, including the Lac La Ronge
Indian Band, Muskeg Lake Cree Nation and the
majority partner, Whitecap Dakota First Nation.
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The signature hole is number 15. On this par
3 gem, you shoot down to the green nestled in a
natural coulee. It’s a spectacular hole!
Once again the Dakota Dunes Golf Links are
offering dedicated specials. On Monday the green
fees are $47 and Tuesdays are $52. Twilight rates at
$46 start every day at 3:00 pm and Nighthawk rates
start at 5:00 pm for just $30. Seniors 60 and over
can enjoy a $5 discount on any rate including the
nine holes, twilight and nighthawk specials. Junior
golfers, age 18 & under, play anytime for half price.
Golf carts with Visage GPS are also available.
Golfers will enjoy using a large touch-screen
with detailed images, precise yardages and 3D
animation. You’ll see pictures of each hole, how far
you are from the pin and how fast or slow you are
playing.
The pro shop has a good selection of logo
embossed merchandise and golf supplies like
gloves, tees, balls and some putters. The Dakota
Dunes Links also has Callaway club rentals
The PGA Tour Canada will once again return
to the Dakota Dunes Links this summer. The SIGA
Dakota Dunes Open presented by SaskTel, one of
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Dakota Dunes Golf
Links rated #15 in
Golf Digest’s Top 30
Canadian courses
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the only eight tour stops in Canada, will run the
week of June 30 to July 6 with another talented
field of 156 golfers from around the world.
The Dakota Dunes Links hosts all kinds of events:
family reunions, company tournaments and charity
events just to name a few.
After your round is done, you can stop by the
licenced snack bar for anything from a tasty burger
to a full meal and share the stories of that amazing
shot or the one that was just missed. For those
who enjoy a cold beverage on the course, two
carts make the rounds making sure golfers are well
looked after.
You can book your round as far ahead as you
like either online or call toll free at 1-877-414-4653.
The management and staff at Dakota Dunes Golf
Links look forward to a great year of golf in 2014.
For further information on rate packages, services
and upcoming events visit the course website at
www.dakotadunes.ca. Look them up on Facebook
or follow on Twitter.
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Moon Lake – Scottish links
championship golf course
By Jessica Buhler
From the moment you hit
the road on the quiet and
scenic 10 minute drive on
Valley Road to Moon Lake
Golf and Country Club, your
experience has begun.
It’s so relaxing – it’s like
coming to a small town golf
course in a big city. They
believe it’s one of the finest
golf courses in western
Canada from tee to green.
Moon Lake is a 27 hole Scottish links style
championship golf course. It offers three different
18 hole combinations, featuring large greens,
heavily mounded fairways, long native grass
roughs and water hazards.
Every hole is an adventure in itself and every
nine has something different to challenge golfers.
The signature holes, Highlands #9 and Heather #9
are side by side with both requiring a shot across
the water.
It’s a great golf course for every level of golfer
– from the beginner to the advanced. With four
sets of tees, it gives you the chance to choose the
length and difficulty you want.
Golfers are greeted with a well groomed course
on every visit. From start to finish you’ll have a
good experience with courteous service every time.
The fully stocked pro shop and friendly staff will
ensure you are able to make an informed purchase.
You can rest assured that you are receiving the
most competitive pricing in golf clubs, apparel
and golf balls. Moon Lake prides themselves on
meeting or beating any competitors pricing. Their
pro shop features TaylorMade, Adams, Titleist,
Adidas, Ashworth, Pukka, Westhall, Sundog and
they deal with many more companies for orders of
all sizes.
The licenced pro shop grab ‘n go quick service
stop has a snack counter that includes fresh baked
treats (including the ever popular and enormous
homemade date cookies), a number of freshly
made sandwiches, wraps, subs, and of course their
famous hot dogs and smokies for the golfer on the
go.
The Station Restaurant and Patio offers a
fully licenced indoor lounge setting, and for
those beautiful summer afternoons enjoy a cold
beverage and meal on their amazing patio.
Chef Barry Johnston has designed a menu with
tantalizing choices that are sure to have something
for everyone. From a great burger to a juicy steak,
the options are sure to please all guests. That’s why
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they always say Moon Lake has been Valley Road’s
best kept secret for years!
The heated tournament banquet facility located
directly behind the Station, has proven to be the
perfect location for weddings, anniversaries,
family reunions and corporate events. The park
like setting has become very popular for wedding
ceremonies and breathtaking photos.
Before your round, you can visit the practice
putting and chipping greens and practice bunker.
The driving range, which is free with your green
fees or $10 per hour otherwise, is a state-of-theart practice facility with full greens as targets at a
variety of distances which are posted.
Lessons are available by their PGA of Canada
Professional staff that consists of Head Golf
Professional Bobbi Brandon, Class A Professional
Mike Doherty, Associate Professional Darlene
Feniak, along with the Brad Birnie Golf Academy,
featuring PGA of Canada Teaching Professional
Brad Birnie. For lesson information, please visit
www.moonlakegolf.com. There are a variety of
individual, group or corporate lessons available, so
be sure to take advantage.
Make sure to check out moonlakegolf.com for
all of Moon Lake’s rates.
Some of the popular rates include: a great
student rate, $30 for 18 holes available Monday
to Friday anytime, Saturday after 4:30 pm and
Sundays and holidays after 1:30 pm. Rider Game
Day Specials, Moonlight where you pay for golf
and ride for free, Monday ~ Cheap day! Children
under 12 golf for free with a paid adult after 6:30
pm on any day, with $5 for any additional children
12 and under.
The course is open for play from 5:00 am to
dusk on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and from
6:00 am to dusk Monday to Thursday. You can
book your round up to 30 days in advance on their
website at www.moonlakegolf.com or seven days
by calling 306-382-5500, follow them on Twitter
@MoonlakeGolf.
Shoot the Moon
For reservations call: 306-382-5500
www.moonlakegolf.com
MOONLAKE
Golf and Country Club
The Highlands #9 and The Heather #9 greens on the Moon Lake Golf and Country Club course.
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