It’s suppose to be nice and sunny this weekend so dust off your clubs and try to get out if you can.
To open the course or not is always a difficult decision every spring. This spring was an even greater challenge as the winter has been incredibly mild. There are many factors to consider, how the turf faired over the winter, how wet the course is, is the frost out of the ground enough, are the greens thawed by the sun in the mornings. We factor in all of these and then watch the forecast like a hawk. I personally have 5 different weather apps on my phone, and not surprisingly they are typically different. We look for trends and patterns and a major factor is the overnight temperatures. If you pull the tarps and things get to -10 or colder it makes for some tense times.Once everything aligns as they have this spring you have to ramp up the staff, start making calls and see who is available. We have only a few days to pull tarps, mat and roll the greens, take out garbage cans, benches, tees, flags etc. We also need to wash and gas a fleet of 80 carts, get the proshop put together and put a schedule together last minute with the handful of staff that can start this early. We then need to order pop, beer, food, fire up the pop machines, draft lines, ovens, coffee makers etc.All of this takes an intense amount of effort from our team in a handful of days.
The Links of GlenEagles will be opening on full regulation greens on Thursday, March 10, 2016! It’s their earliest course opening ever!
It’s suppose to be nice and sunny this weekend so get out if you can.
To open the course or not is always a difficult decision every spring. This spring was an even greater challenge as the winter has been incredibly mild. There are many factors to consider, how the turf faired over the winter, how wet the course is, is the frost out of the ground enough, are the greens thawed by the sun in the mornings. We factor in all of these and then watch the forecast like a hawk. I personally have 5 different weather apps on my phone, and not surprisingly they are typically different. We look for trends and patterns and a major factor is the overnight temperatures. If you pull the tarps and things get to -10 or colder it makes for some tense times.
Once everything aligns as they have this spring you have to ramp up the staff, start making calls and see who is available. We have only a few days to pull tarps, mat and roll the greens, take out garbage cans, benches, tees, flags etc. We also need to wash and gas a fleet of 80 carts, get the proshop put together and put a schedule together last minute with the handful of staff that can start this early. We then need to order pop, beer, food, fire up the pop machines, draft lines, ovens, coffee makers etc.
All of this takes an intense amount of effort from our team in a handful of days:
Myron our Superintendant
Kevin our Head Professional
Brad our Food & Beverage ManagerIf it was not for them and the efforts of Russ, Holly, Riley, Nevin, Carla, Cliff, Kerri, Kim, Miles, and so many more of our great GlenEagles team, we would not be golfing for a few more weeks.
We are very excited and looking forward to a great start that will lead into a great year.
You can book a tee time online or by calling the pro shop at 403-932-1100.
Click here to visit Gleneagles website for more details about the course or to book a tee time.
Links of GlenEagles is offering great rate breaks this Thanksgiving Long Weekend (October 11-13, 2015).
The Sun Is Shining This Long Weekend
Sunday Oct 11th
12:30 to 1:30 – $74.00 Greenfee (Save $35)
2:30 Twilight Comes Early – $63 GreenfeeMonday Oct 12th (Holiday Monday)
1:30 to 2:30 – $79 Greenfee (Save $30)
2:30 Twilight Comes Early – $63 GreenfeeTuesday Oct 13th
All Day Twilight!
$63 Greenfee All Day
Click here to visit GlenEagles website for more details about the course.
Click here to book a tee time.
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
Links of GlenEagles is offering great rate breaks this weekend (July 25-26, 2015). Save $44 off green fees!
Play The Course Like The Pro’s! The Course is in Tour Shape for The ATB Financial Classic next week.
Click here to visit GlenEagles website for more details about the course.
Click here to book a tee time.
Links of GlenEagles is offering great rate breaks this weekend (Friday, June 26 to Sunday, June 28, 2015). Save $44 off green fees!
The weather is suppose to be gorgeous this weekend (ranging from 28 to 31 degrees each day)!
Click here to visit GlenEagles website for more details about the course.
Click here to book a tee time.
Links of GlenEagles is offering their first rate break this season with great afternoon deals this weekend (Saturday, June 13th and Sunday, June 14, 2015). Save $44 off the green fee!
Click here to visit GlenEagles website for more details about the course.
Click here to book a tee time.
If you signed-up for The Links of GlenEagles ‘FREE Golf with a Friend’ promotion back in late early April 2015, you’ll be glad to hear that the certificates have been extended!
GlenEagles has extended the 2 for 1 certificate until Sunday, May 24, 2015. The offer was originally valid until May 15, 2015. This is your last chance to use your certificate before it’s gone for again for another year.
Below are the additional dates that you can come out for a free round when you bring a friend:
Book This Long Weekend!
Saturday May 16th After 1:00PM
Sunday May 17th After 1:00PM
Holiday Monday May 18th After 1:00PMBook Next Week
Tuesday May 19th Anytime
Wednesday May 20th Anytime
Thursday May 21st Before 11AM
Friday May 22nd Before 11AM
Saturday May 23rd After 1:30PM
Sunday May 24th After 1:30PM
REMEMBER: You can use your certificate multiple times so book your tee times now online or by calling 403-932-1100.
Click here to visit GlenEagles’ website to book a tee time or for more details about the course.
Click here to read my blog post about this original offer.
The Links of GlenEagles popular ‘FREE Round of Golf when you bring a Friend‘ promotion is back for 2015!
Get a FREE round of golf with power cart at GlenEagles (up to $109 value) when you bring a friend and they pay the regular greenfee rate. I take advantage of this offer every year and split the cost 50/50 with a friend. The price breaks down to only $44.50 – $54.50 per person which is an awesome good deal for a beautiful course like GlenEagles.
Hurry, this is a limited time offer and will end as soon as all 4,000 certificates have been claimed. All 4,000 certificates were claimed in less than 7 days last year so don’t miss out!
Fill out the online form to get your Free Round of Golf when you bring a friend. The certificate will instantly be e-mailed to you after you fill out the form. Please forward this post to all of your friends so they can take advantage of this offer as well.
The Links of GlenEagles Free Round When You Bring A Friend is Back for 2015
This is our 8th year running this promotion, We have always given out over 4,000 certificates in less than a week!
Here are the restrictions, simply fill out the form and then get a coupon by email to use.
*Restrictions
– To Qualify for your Free Round your friend must pay our Greenfee rate of $89 Mon/Tues, $99 Wed/Thur, $109 Fri-Sun.
- Offer valid April 7th to May 15th, 2015
- Anytime Monday through Wednesday
- Until 11:00AM – Thursday and Friday
- After 1:30PM – Saturday and Sunday
Click here to get the Links of GlenEagles Free Golf when you Bring a Friend Certificate or for more details.
Click here to visit Links of GlenEagles’ website for more details about the course.
GlenEagles, Blue Devil, and HeatherGlen Golf Course will all be opening the 2015 golf season on full greens on Friday, March 13, 2015!
This opening is unprecedented and is all thanks to the unbelievably warm weather in Calgary. The 3 golf courses will be open Friday, March 13th and Saturday, March 14th and close Sunday again until the temperature hits double digits.
I was told the greens look great. Friday has a high of 15 degrees and Saturday has a high of 16 degrees. Tee times will fill up fast so try to book a tee time asap or keep checking for last minute cancellations.
Click here to visit Links of GlenEagles website for details about the course or to book a tee time.
Click here to visit Blue Devil website for details about the course or to book a tee time.
Click here to visit HeatherGlen website for details about the course or to book a tee time.
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