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Andersons Creek Golf Club offers a taste of Scotland and Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island and Scotland are separated by about 2,500 miles, but the staff at Andersons Creek Golf Club is trying to serve up the best of both. Their slogan is, "A taste of Scotland, Prince Edward Island style." That means you'll often hear bagpipes in the background, and you'll find an assortment of Scotch at the bar, Wes Gilbertson writes.
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Pint-sized Prince Edward Island not short on postcard-worthy golf scenery
Don't leave your Kodak at home if you'll be teeing off on Prince Edward Island. From stunning views of the wind-swept ocean to the middle-of-nowhere feel you'll find among the tall stacks of pine trees, Canada's smallest province serves up a bit of everything. For visual appeal, try these scenic Prince Edward Island golf courses.
... full article »On Prince Edward Island, Glasgow Hills Resort & Golf Club is a lofty play
It's natural to think of shellfish at Prince Edward Island's Glasgow Hills Resort & Golf Club. The club even introduced free mussels after the round as a way of encouraging groups to stick around for a drink in the clubhouse. But golf is the star here: As one of the newest and most visually dramatic golf courses, Glasgow Hills rates among Prince Edward Island's best.
... full article »Low-handicappers can get their fix of championship golf on Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island is home to plenty of easy-swinging golf courses, but that doesn't mean you can't put your golf game to the test from the tips. Brandon Tucker suggests five PEI courses that will challenge even the best golfers.
... full article »Brudenell River Golf Course leaves Prince Edward Island residents beaming with pride
Locals love to tell their out-of-town guests about Brudenell River Golf Course in Cardigan, Prince Edward Island, making it one of the worst-kept secrets in the entire province. It's not as challenging or dramatic as neighboring Dundarave, but with its reputation for superb conditioning and affordable green fees, it's easy to see what the islanders adore about Brudenell River.
... full article »Beware of the four-legged ball thieves at Fox Meadow Golf & Country Club on Prince Edward Island
It's not easy to hold on to your golf ball at Fox Meadow Golf & Country Club due to the course's tough layout -- as well as the foxes on the course who will look to take it. The cunning capers will add to your experience at Fox Meadow, even if they subtract from your golf ball collection, Wes Gilbertson writes.
... full article »This is the year to discover golf on Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island has long been a favorite summer spot for Canadians, but for the rest of the world, this natural, summer golf destination is still waiting to be explored. That mystique is behind PEI's award by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators for the 2011 Undiscovered Golf Destination of the Year. For 2011, PEI is offering an attractive range of competitive, all-inclusive golf packages.
... full article »Green Gables G.C. boasts storybook setting in Prince Edward Island National Park
On Green Gables Golf Club's tree-lined front nine, it can feel like you're in the middle of nowhere. But not long after making the turn, and just before spying the best views of the ocean, you'll encounter what might be the largest gallery of your golfing career: Crowds visiting the site that inspired the book "Anne of Green Gables."
... full article »It's just you and red-soil bunkers at Dundarave on Prince Edward Island
If you've ever wondered what it would be like to have your own private golf course, you can get a taste of it at Dundarave on Prince Edward Island. Measuring 7,284 yards from the tips, Dundarave is the longest layout on an island that boasts more golf courses per capita than any other place on the planet. Among all of those options, Dundarave is viewed by many as a PEI must-play, Wes Gilbertson writes.
... full article »British Columbia's Bootleg Gap Golf serves up assortment of flavors
If you showed somebody a photograph of each hole on the championship course at Bootleg Gap Golf in British Columbia's East Kootenays region, they might not believe all 18 share the same scorecard. Some of the fairways are surrounded by fescue grass that sways in the wind. Others are bordered by towering pine trees that don't sway for anything. Some trace the banks of a river. Bootleg Gap offers a little taste of everything, and the result is a 7,157-yard track that's become a popular hangout for locals and is also frequented by value-seeking out-of-towners.
... full article »Golf, luxury among the mountain wilderness at Fairmont Chateau Whistler in B.C.
The Fairmont Chateau Whistler, less than a two-hour drive north of Vancouver up the coast, is a popular retreat for skiing and summer activities. The hotel's 18-hole golf course, the Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club, was designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., and is one of Canada's best mountain tracks. Brandon Tucker shows us more in this photo gallery.
... full article »- The wildlife plays through at scenic Golden Golf Club in British Columbia
- Photo gallery: Golden Golf Club is surrounded by British Columbia's untouched wilderness
- Fairmont Chateau Whistler resort offers golfers a wild ride in the shadow of ski slopes
- Photo gallery: Glasgow Hills Resort and Golf Club on Prince Edward Island
- Photo gallery: Andersons Creek Golf Club in Cavendish on Prince Edward Island
- Royal Woodbine Golf Club is Toronto's airport oasis
- International Couples Golf Festival offers fun, friendship and phenomenal golf on Prince Edward Island
- Tale of two spas: Okanagan's new Sparkling Hill Resort and AVEDA Spa at Predator Ridge Golf Resort
- Photo gallery: Fairmont Banff Springs in the Canadian Rockies
- Wooden Sticks Golf Club near Toronto: Part replica, part original, all good
- Photo gallery: Best of golf and travel in Alberta's Canadian Rockies
- Stewart Creek Golf and Country Club in Alberta's Canadian Rockies
- Photo gallery: Silvertip Golf Resort in Alberta's Canadian Rockies
- The Legends Course at Lionhead Golf and Country Club is a Toronto-area beast
- Explore Rocky Mountain golf and wilderness in Kananaskis
- Photo gallery: Kananaskis Country Golf's Mt. Kidd course
- Wooden Sticks Golf Club near Toronto
- Urban tranquility: Golf at Glen Arbour Golf Course in Halifax
- Vancouver Island's Awesome 18: The area's best holes from Bear Mountain to Morningstar
