The Links of GlenEagles | Golf Course Review

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

The Links of GlenEagles golf course is located in Cochrane (just 10 minutes outside of Calgary’s northwest city limits).  The moment you drive down the winding road (Glen Eagles Drive), you realize you’ll in for a real treat.  The view is breathtaking with serene greens and the Rocky Mountains in the background.

The practice facilities include a putting green and an irons only aqua driving range where you shoot your balls into a pond.  A bit of a draw back for this driving range is that you have the inability to practice with your longer clubs (ie: driver).

The 18 hole golf course is well maintained an in great condition.  There are a few challenges with this golf course as there are lots of elevation changes which will challenge golfers of all levels.   Gusting winds seem to be a common factor when playing at this course as well.  The greens are smooth and roll true.  Just remember that everything breaks towards the river.

The signature 16th hole Par 3 has the best view of the entire course.  With a major drop in elevation to the green, golfers are required to club down at least 2 to 3 club lengths with keeping the wind factor in mind.  But if you’re an avid golfer, hitting the green is always the fun challenge.

The Links of GlenEagles has a new program called the Player Host Program, which illustrates the level of service this course provides.  On top of the friendly service at the pro shop, snack shack and drink cart, there is a player host who drives around the course in efforts to provide golfers with the ultimate golf experience.   These player hosts provide water bottles, portable blue tooth speakers to play music and heat packs for your hands on those colder days, all complimentary of the clubhouse.  This is definitely something you don’t get to experience at other golf courses.

Overall, I would give my experience golfing at The Links of GlenEagles a 4.5/5.  The customer service is top notch as they ensure that your time spent there is thoroughly enjoyed.  I would definitely recommend those who have not made the commute out there to enjoy a day out golfing in Cochrane.  Do yourself a favour and check out The Links of GlenEagles.

In related news, The Links of GlenEagles will be hosting the PGA Tour Canada ATB Financial Classic on July 30 – August 2, 2015.

Course Rating: 4.5 / 5 stars