Calgary Golf Course Review | The Links of GlenEagles

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The Links of GlenEagles | Golf Course Review

Course: The Links of GlenEagles
Location: 100 GlenEagles Drive, Cochrane, Alberta
Phone: 403-932-1100
Websitehttp://www.gleneaglesgolf.com
Architect: Les Furber

I am an avid golfer and have had the good fortune to play pretty much every course within an hour of this fine city of ours; public and private alike.  For this reason I am often asked by friends, family and colleagues for golf course recommendations.  There are a handful of courses in and around Calgary that I continually look forward to playing and tend to recommend more frequently and The Links of GlenEagles is one of them.

A recent trip to GlenEagles reminded me why I continue to enjoy this gem of a course just outside Calgary’s Northwest city limits.  I’ve said this before, and I’ll say it again; I am a big fan of the overall package – an irresistible combination of interesting (but not gimmicky) holes, stunning elevation changes, mountain vistas, plenty of risk/reward opportunities and all without sacrificing playability.  I liken GlenEagles to a more playable version of certain mountain courses (though I won’t name any names).  Granted you don’t have the same in-your-face, breath-taking views as a few of the more notable mountain courses, I’d argue that the views from GlenEagles are as good as you’ll find in and around Calgary.

For those that have never played GlenEagles before, do yourself a favor and give the course a try.  Specifically, I personally enjoy:

  • Likely one of the more memorable holes in the city – the par-three sixteenth.
  • Stunning river and mountain views are among the best around, in my opinion.
  • Two or three really great risk/reward Par-5 holes can either help or hurt the scorecard, but I’m a big fan.
  • Enjoying a beer and taking in the views from the patio of the clubhouse after a round.
  • Very attractive rate breaks and promotional offers are available – simply sign-up online to receive a weekly email from the folks at The Links of GlenEagles.

Inevitably, critics of the course will argue that it’s too far of a drive, that the practice facilities are lacking and that the course is not walk-able.  In my humble opinion, I’ll give them two of the three – I concur on the walk-ability (or lack thereof) and the fact that the practice facilities are not up to par (pun intended).  On the contrary, I feel that GlenEagles’ is a very manageable commute for most Calgarians at just 10 minutes from the City limits on Highway 1A.

For all of the reasons outlined above, I’m obviously a fan of The Links of GlenEagles.  I golf the course a few times each year myself and continue to recommend this golfing experience to friends, family and colleagues.  Do yourself a favor and check it out!

Course Rating: 4.5 / 5 stars

 
 

Click here to visit The Links of GlenEagles website to book a tee time or for more details about the course.

 
 

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