The Swan River Golf and Country Club offers the most northern 18 hole golf course in Manitoba and it provides a fun and good test for the elite player while the average golfer will enjoy one of the most scenic and well-maintained courses in the province.
Open to members and non-members, tee times are always available by calling the pro shop at 204-734-3935. 18 holes with a cart for an adult is $80 and memberships are still available.
Clint Weir is the manager and CPGA professional at the club and he says it really is worth the trip up to Swan River to play the course.
"We had a good start to the season and the course is looking great," said Weir. "Just hoping at this point that the restrictions are lessened later this month, even if players have to use their own cart, we hope that foursomes can book times again."
Whether it be in Winnipeg or Flin Flon, golf courses in the province continue to flourish in a time that the pandemic has shut down many amateur sports. In a typical year, about 215 players signed up for a membership in Swan River, whether it be an adult, a junior, or anything in between.
This year, the course could be well on its way to a record year, one that could be the busiest in many years. More than 300 memberships have been purchased this season. The 'young family' membership has really gained traction.
For just $950, two adults and their children can play for the season. The children must be younger than 10. Another popular offering is the '30&under' membership, which costs just $500.
"We really saw the value of the young family membership last year," ended Weir. "The family would play three or four holes and then head to the clubhouse for a snack. It hasn't been as busy for most of this season yet, but that's because people can't dine in at the clubhouse."
Weir welcomes golfers of all skill levels down to the valley. The front nine plays quite open with the biggest challenge coming on the back nine, where precision will be required more often.
