SASKATOON -It’s a day most golf enthusiasts were getting tired of waiting for but it is finally here. The first Saskatoon golf course opened for the season on Thursday.
The brisk wind and snow filled bunkers didn’t stop duffers from dusting off their clubs and taking a few swings. The worst day on the golf course beats any day at the office and the crack of the club meeting the ball is music to all golf enthusiasts ears, one of the true sounds of spring, so they say.
There may only be nine holes open, but once again Moonlake Golf and Country Club is the first course to open in Saskatoon this year.
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“The latest we’ve ever opened was April 18 until this year. This is the latest ever and hopefully it’s another 25 years before we have to deal with this again,” said Mike Doherty, assistant professional at Moonlake Golf and Country Club.
Members at Moonlake have been itching to tee off. Mike Doherty says some have been showing up over the past week for coffee and to check on course conditions.
“In the fall it’s hard to get guys out when its plus four or five in the morning, but this time of year its no problem at all. Guys are wanting to get out there and play a round of golf,” said Doherty.
While Moonlake is expecting to have 18 holes up and running by the weekend other courses around Saskatoon, including city courses, aren’t far behind.
“We hope that Wildwood Golf Course should be open, we’re planning to open either tomorrow or Saturday and then Silverwood will be shortly after. Early next week and if the weather holds up and it stays warm during the evenings we’ll have Holiday Park open sometime next week as well,” said Cary Humphrey, leisure services branch manager.
Tee times are expected to be booked up as enthusiasts have a few rounds to make up for.
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