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The roads are going to get busy again with the long weekend approaching. We would have flown to somewhere but to keep costs down, we will probably drive and pick up a stay and play package. From Calgary, there are four directions we can travel to. We can drive west towards Kananaskis, Banff, Fairmont, Golden and the Okanagan. Towards the east, we can drive to Strathmore, Speargrass or all the way to Saskatchewan where I hear, has a lot of golf waiting to be played. To the north, there is Sylvan Lake, Lacombe and Edmonton area. Finally to the south, we have Okotoks, High River, Lethbridge and Montana.

We have friends that are planning a trip to Kalispell where there is a golf resort and cooler mountain air waiting for them. Unless you want a change of scenery, I think I would like a lesser drive and more time to stay and play. Before committing to a direction, I would advise you to check out the places to play first.

Staying in Kananaskis is an awesome experience with mountains all around you but the golf isn’t cheap and the only tee times available are early morning (eg. 6am) or twilight (eg. 6pm). Fairmont and Radium is busy this time of year but golf is always incredible there, especially up at Greywolf. Be prepared to pay $80 to $150 per round at the more popular courses such as Copper Point, Eagle Ranch, Greywolf and Radium Springs. 

I’m leaning towards driving north and finding a good course at reasonable rates. Stay tuned for more analysis.