The Inspired Intermedia digital book collection
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43 DINOSAUR TRAIL GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB PAR 4 383 YARDS DRUMHELLER, AB Nestled in the rugged badlands on the eastern edge of Alberta, the Dinosaur Trail Golf Club offers an unforgettable blend of natural beauty, prehistoric intrigue, and a golf course design unlike any other in North America. This course is a tale of two distinct nine-hole experiences. Players are eased into the rhythm of the front nine, featuring a traditional design with forgiving fairways, lush tree-lined holes, and fescue-covered roughs. However, the back nine presents an entirely different challenge—a dramatic landscape where golfers will feel the presence of ancient dinosaurs that once roamed here. Tee boxes are perched atop cliffs, forcing precision as your ball must find the fairway below or risk tumbling into the coulees. With stunning views and unparalleled challenges, playing at Dinosaur Trail Golf Club is an essential experience for anyone visiting Drumheller, Alberta. The 17th hole, the final par 4 on the back nine, is a true test of a golfer's endurance and skill. Though short in length, wind conditions across the tree-less landscape can make club selection critical, ranging from a five-iron to a driver depending on the crosswinds. The second shot is all carry, requiring precision to navigate ravines filled with prickly pear cacti – a place no golfer should ever venture – to reach a narrow, well-guarded green. Walk away with a par here, and you'll feel a sense of accomplishment few golf holes can deliver. Rather than wrestle with nature, the course designers embraced the rugged terrain to create one of Alberta's most memorable nine holes of golf. Architect: Ken Kavanaugh Photographs by Scott Westman Scan this QR code to visit our website for seasonal specials H O L E 17 th See Page XXX