By Gord Montgomery, Senior Writer, Inside Golf In golf, as in life, you get what you pay for. And, at the Northern Bear Golf Club you most definitely get your money’s worth. Seen by many as one of the best places to play in the Edmonton area this is a true test of your game. Needless to say, Northern Bear is a gem from start to finish as proven by the fact that it is continually ranked in Score Golf as a member of their Top 100 Canadian layouts. Designed by Jack Nicklaus and opened in 1992, this bear of…
Cougar Creek Golf Resort is closer than you think, and worth the drive
By Gord Montgomery, Senior Writer, Inside Golf There are two things you should know about the Cougar Creek Golf Resort as you look to book you next tee time. First of all, it’s not all that far away from Edmonton down the Yellowhead Highway. Secondly, the weather in this part of Parkland County is often quite different from what people see in the urban areas. Head Professional Jake Behiels was quick to point out it’s not all that far to his track, set in the quiet countryside. “The majority of our players are from Edmonton but we also get quite…