Flood Summary of Impacted Golf Courses in Southern Alberta

Summary of Flood Impact of All Courses

The Calgary Sun released a very good article summarizing how the flood impacted each golf course in Southern Alberta.

(Note: This is a partial listing of courses in affected areas — current as of June 23. Check with your local course if it’s not listed here.)

Blue Devil Golf Course: – CLOSED – There was zero damage on any buildings or infrastructure, but a few holes were affected after the water broke through Fish Creek Park and continued onto the course at holes 15 and 6. There was no flowing water, just an increase in standing water expelled from the pond. Expecting to re-open mid-week, taking tee times from Wednesday forward.

Boulder Creek: – OPEN – No damage.

Calgary Elks: – OPEN – No damage.

Canmore Golf and Curling Club: – CLOSED – Director of golf Darren Cooke said the course was very fortunate. Mostly standing water issues, not much is damaged. A lot of holes are playable, however there is a flooded parking lot. Course staff is to meet Monday and provide an update. It could re-open mid-week.
Canyon Meadows: – OPEN – No damage.

Carnmoney Golf Club: – OPEN – Course suffered no damage. Business as usual.

Cottonwood Golf and Country Club: – CLOSED – Had water on eight holes. While the water has started to recede, crews are pushing silt off greens and the course has lost both bridges behind the buildings. There was an estimated seven feet of water in the clubhouse basement. Clubhouse is intact, but course is closed until further notice.

Country Hills Golf Club: – PARTIALLY OPEN – The Ridge Course will be completely open Monday. The Talons Course is closed until further notice, as some bridges and greens are under water and impassable. 18/36 holes open.

D’Arcy Ranch Golf Club: – OPEN – No damage

Earl Grey: – OPEN – No damage.

Elbow Springs Golf Club: – OPEN – There is no power at the clubhouse, but the course is open — walk-on and cash only. Two of three nines in good condition. Elbow nine has some damage.

Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course: – CLOSED – According to @FairmontBanff, flooding that affected the course is receding. Normal ops expected to resume next week. Access from Calgary is uncertain, given TransCanada Highway was out.

Golf Canada Calgary Centre: – CLOSED – Images show a considerable amount of the facility is under water. Staff removed much of the equipment and merchandise from the clubhouse, but it’s too early to get damage estimates, since they’re blocked from returning to the property. All staff and tenants got out safely, Dan Pino reports.

Hamptons Golf Club: – OPEN – No damage.

HeatherGlen Golf Course: – OPEN – Course was untouched and it’s business as usual. All 27 holes open.

Heritage Pointe: – OPEN – Course suffered no damage. Business as usual.

Hidden Valley Golf Resort (Cluny): – ASSUMED CLOSED – Latest report was water was receding after flowing over Hwy 842 near the resort and ‘lapping’ on the course at the Blue Bridge.

Highwood Golf and Country Club (High River): – CLOSED – Course closed indefinitely. According to the course’s Facebook page, the “clubhouse looks in okay shape, water levels were below the admin doors at the highest point.” Waiting to access course to assess damage.

Kananaskis Country Golf Course: –CLOSED – Significant flooding of both the Mount Lorette and Mount Kidd. Course will be closed for the remainder of 2013 season.

Lakeside Greens (Chestermere)– OPEN – No damage.

Links of GlenEagles (Cochrane): – OPEN – Course was untouched and is business as usual. All 18 holes open.

Lynx Ridge: – OPEN – No damage.

McKenzie Meadows Golf Club: – CLOSED – Course was heavily affected by flooding and is currently closed. However, the golf academy programs are still operating and the clubhouse is available for functions. The driving range is closed, too, but is expected to re-open within the week.

Paradise Canyon Golf Resort (Lethbridge): – CLOSED – Course is closed Monday. Approximately five holes suffered damage. Course may be partially open by the end of this week. Most structures unscathed.

Priddis Greens: – OPEN – Some minor clean-up was required but no major damage.

Redwood Meadows Golf and Country Club: – CLOSED – Redwood is closed for now but is hoping to be partially open (9 holes) by end of this week. The course suffered damage to three holes and lost its irrigation. Course will rebuild holes 13 and 14 and repair 12. There is no ETA on when it will get back to a full 18.

River’s Edge Golf Club: – OPEN – While the course is down three holes (Nos. 13, 14 and 15), River’s Edge made them up on a modified driving range. The course is completely open, but there is no range.

River Spirit Golf Club: – PARTIALLY OPEN – Nine holes in the valley suffered flood damage. The course has 27 holes, so they are running a modified 18-hole course on the holes that weren’t affected. Staff estimate three weeks to a month for repairs.

Silvertip Golf Resort (Canmore): – CLOSED – Latest update is that the course is currently closed, but the clubhouse is in “great condition.” Access from Calgary still an issue on the highways. Aiming to have course open by Wednesday.

Silverwing Links: – OPEN – No damage.

Silver Springs: – OPEN – No damage.

Springbank Links: – OPEN – No damage.

Valley Ridge Golf Club: – PARTIALLY OPEN – Course is open on back nine only. Being so close to the river, water remains on three holes as of Sunday evening. Until that water is gone, they won’t know more.

Wintergreen Golf and Country Club: – CLOSED – A message on the pro shop’s answering machine indicates that, due to the flooding in the Bragg Creek area, the course is closed until further notice. The course reportedly fared well in the flooding but requires “a great deal” of clean up.

Click here to read the full article on Calgary Sun.

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