Back 9 super hard but amazing views and super wicked landscape. Its out of this world type landscape id highly recommend it. Get a full 18 like the back 9 and it'd blow everyone's mind. Loved the friendly, proactively helpful staff. Riley's course tips were a great help.
The front nine is the typical tree lined golf course. All these holes build to the wonder that is the back nine. The back nine is so unique, you re playing atop the Hoodoo formations which make you feel like you re on Mars. The course is fantastic and is a definite must play.
Played there recently before 8am; this meant a great rate with cart (which you will need for the back 9). The course was in outstanding shape and the staff was friendly. The back 9 is an astounding setting with tee boxes and greens set up on ledges and fairways wide enough to hit but not much room beyond that before the cliffs start. Bring a camera as there is a picture at every hole on the back 9. The front 9 also has charm and brings it's own challenges without the elevation changes. I'd play there again.
Back nine cart paths are in terrible condition, almost dangerous in places. Worth playing once as the vistas are unique but won't rush back.
I like to think of the course as Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde because the the front vs back 9 are so different. Front 9 is a nice casual walk in the park that still presents some challenges with tree lined fairways and some small water hazards. I'd use the front 9 to gauge how many fairways you hit because you'll need to know if you're bringing a slice into the back 9. The back 9 is completely target golf and there's little room for miss hits. Although it's a challenge, the views are incredible and it's so fun to play. It's also good to play the back 9 a couple times or if you're lucky, with some members, to help with the blind approach shots. It gets pretty windy up top the hoodoos so take that into consideration too.
Starting back 9 is very nice. I enjoy this course very much
Probably one of the best courses I've played. The front 9 weren't so bad lots of greens and flowing river near by. But when you hit the back 9. It's like a competent different course. Be prepared to lose a bunch of golf balls. There are all kinda of heights and canyons to shoot over. It's truly amazing to see. I had such a great time even though I lost a bunch of golf balls. I will definitely be back.
Absolute must play for anyone who swings clubs even once a year. Front nine is picturesque but a fairly basic layout. Greens were fantastic but fairways were a touch on the long side. I would say the greens rolled true and were quick but not lightning fast, still faster than most greens I've played on in Alberta.
The Back nine is where the fun truly starts. You literally play on the tops of the HooDoo's, it's very challenging target golf with long traverses between holes and shots. The greens and fairways (what little fairway was to be had) were still in great shape up there. Truly a golf experience like no other.
Pro tip: do not play the back nine from the blues, it is target golf, and will take away from your enjoyment and your golf ball supply.
A very contrasting front and back nine, and both are beautiful and fun! Very friendly and hospitable staff. Well worth the visit. The back nine is unlike any course I've played.
Take 9 beer and 18 balls for the back 9, your going to need it. Fun but very challanging! Il be back soon to loose more balls!
