Red Deer & Area Golf
Gateway to Great Golf
Legendary Bob Hope was an avid golfer and always found humour in
the game; he once remarked that President Dwight D. Eisenhower gave
up golf for painting - "fewer strokes you know." Expect a fun and
laid-back experience with rolling greens on the banks of rivers and
foothills threaded through forests in Central Alberta. Whether
you're working on your short game or your handicap, you'll find
lush, well-manicured and challenging courses to suit any skill
level - all within an hour's drive of Red Deer.
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Golf Courses
Whatever your pleasure, a foursome or a round with just the two
of you, choosing your Central Alberta golf experience is like
picking your favourite song. There is no right or wrong choice, and
all of them should be on your must-play list.
Ken Chow, a St. Albert physician, and his wife have been meeting
a Calgary couple in Red Deer for several years. "We only have a
chance to get together once or twice a year now, and connecting in
Red Deer for golf is the perfect midway meeting spot. The courses
are challenging, but relaxed. We try to book rounds at different
courses over several days and then we enjoy dinner together in Red
Deer in the evenings. It's a great opportunity to relax and get
caught up with our friends."
Some of Alberta's finest golf courses are located within a short
drive of Red Deer. Wolf Creek Golf Resort in Ponoka has played
host to a number of high profile tournaments and offers one of the
toughest tests in the province. Innisfail Golf Club, Alberta Springs and Lacombe Golf & Country Club and River Bend are local favourites and all offer
championship quality golf for a reasonable price. Golfers looking
for a unique challenge should head north of Red Deer to the Nursery Golf & Country Club. The par 73
layout features one of the longest holes in Canada.
There's no trophy at the end of your round, however, several
affordable first-class hotels offer 'Play and Stay' golf packages -
so value-packed - they could be on the prize table. Book the room
and they'll take care of the rest - from booking tee times to
ensuring your room is ready upon arrival. Visit GolfCentralAlberta.com for details.
Comfortable Quarters
Enjoy the warm hospitality of the area's many hotels. From
elegant suits in executive hotels to family orientated lodgings
with water slides and pools, our selection offers visitors a wide
range in choice and price.
Visit HotelsRedDeer.com and explore the many
accommodation options available throughout the year.
