Kananaskis Country Golf Course, Public 36-hole golf course in Kananaskis Country, Alberta, Canada
Kananaskis Country Golf Course is a public 36-hole facility in the foothills and front ranges of the Canadian Rockies, west of Calgary. Its two 18-hole layouts, Mt. Lorette to the north and the shorter Mt. Kidd to the south, are named after the mountains above them. The Kananaskis River runs through both courses, and a double green near the clubhouse serves Mt. Lorette's 18th and Mt. Kidd's 9th.
Kananaskis Country Golf Course opened in 1983, built while Premier Peter Lougheed was in office at a cost of $25.5 million, using energy resource money from the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund to diversify Alberta's economy. Kan-Alta Golf Management Ltd has held the operating lease since opening. The June 2013 Alberta floods damaged all but four of the 36 holes, and Alberta's government committed $18 million to rebuild and protect the course.
The courses attract golfers who enjoy mountain challenges and scenic high-altitude play. Players from across western Canada visit to experience golf surrounded by towering peaks and forest.
Players can choose from multiple tee positions on each hole to match their skill level and preferred difficulty. Online booking is available, which helps with planning visits especially during peak seasons.
A river winds through both courses, adding natural obstacles that shape how players approach each hole. This water feature, combined with the elevation and surrounding peaks, creates a golf experience quite different from lowland courses.
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