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Golfers can experience the history of their sport by teeing off at
the Fort Macleod Golf Club, the oldest course west of Manitoba.
The game in 1890 was played on the grassy flats near the old fort.
By 1895 the Royal Macleod Golf Club had firmly established itself
as a part of the local sports scene.
“The Macleod Golf Club is nothing if not sporty,” the local
newspaper wrote of the course in its early days.
In 2009 the Fort Macleod Golf Club offers nine holes on grass
greens, with a full-service clubhouse. Situated along the Oldman
River, the golf course is an oasis on the prairie with lush green
fairways surrounded by large trees.
“We consider ourselves a little bit more of a family course where
people can have a relaxing time,” golf club member Jady Sharp
said. “But it still works for the competitive golfer, because it
is a challenging course.”
Par for the course is 35, with holes ranging in distance from the
par three 160-yard sixth hole to the par five 505-yard seventh
hole. The fairways are lined with 60-foot trees.
“The key is to be able to control where your ball is going,” Sharp
said. “If you can use your distance and keep it straight, you’re
going to be all right.”
A well-equipped pro shop has everything a golfer needs, including
equipment and power cart rentals. Following your game, you can
dine in the licensed clubhouse.
To book a tee time, or for more information, call 403-553-4664. |
