Crowsnest Pass
Monumental views
Perfect your golf game on this tricky, playable and enjoyable course
Whether you are a low-handicapper or a duffer, there is something alluring about Crowsnest Pass Golf & Country Club. Visible from Highway 3 in the scenic Crowsnest Pass, the course’s undulating topography, white sand traps and beautiful, inviting fairways will pull golfers in from the road, eager to tee up—and the good news is that it is well worth the stop.
Sheer Beauty: The Crowsnest Pass Golf & Country Club lies at the edge of the Rockies.—Crowsnest Pass Golf & Country Club photo
Art Ellwin, one of the pros at Crowsnest Pass Golf & Country Club, said that while every hole has its charm, his personal favourite is Number 13.
“It's an elevated tee,” said Elwin. It’s not long—333 (yards). There’s a slight dogleg right (and) a canyon in it and you’ve got to carry it all the way to the green. You can land it on a hillside by the green—and it might stay there or get you in a bunker.”
The most challenging aspect of the Crowsnest course is the frequent terrain changes, which demand high levels of concentration from everyone on the course. Golfers will enjoy increasing their attention span and creating a plan of attack for every hole.
| Where it's at: | 24th Avenue, Blairmore |
| Yardage: | Green 6,814 yards |
| Par: | 73 |
| Website: | www.crowsnestpassgolf.com |
| Tee times: | 1-403-562-2776 |
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