We are getting close in Yellowknife NWT

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By Hughie G

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  1. Hughie G

    Hughie G
    Yellowknife, NT

    Well, we have had a spectacular short spring as usual. The golf course is getting ready to open with the driving range open on the 9th. The course should be open on the following weekend. Can't wait!

    The lake behind 12 should still be covered in ice, i'll make sure i post a photo.

    Still have to put my Titleist test balls to the test. I'll bang off some rust and get them in the air!

    here's our driving range (yep, it's a sand course, one of 3 in the world)

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  2. Darius V

    Darius V
    Barrie, ON

    Okay - That's it. I promise to think of you up there in NWT the next time I feel the need to complain about our weather here in Barrie, Ontario.
    I was fortunate today to be out on the range hitting balls wearing shorts and then I look at your pictures :(
    I hope the course is ready for play very soon for you and your friends.
    I do have a couple of questions for you... Given it is a sand course - How do you know when you are in a fairway bunker ? Do you have to rake after every shot ?

    Darius
  3. Hughie G

    Hughie G
    Yellowknife, NT

    thanks Darius! It's an interesting course. As you can imagine, little to no carry on shots due to the sand

    We carry around hitting mats. Some are taller fake grass, i use a cally short grass mat. All shots get a drop like winter rules, however you place your mat and then ball on the mat. Local rules give you six inches due to the mat, so if you're behind a tree, the chance is good to punch it forward!

    In a hazard (we have 3 sand bunkers on the course) you have to play it as it lies (red stakes you can't use your mat)

    Challenging for sure! I'm a mid to high 90s here and a high 80s to mid 90s "down south"

    i'll be sure to put up more photos this year

    and one other thing - you can tee off at midnight mid June and play 18!! love that midnight sun
  4. Darius V

    Darius V
    Barrie, ON

    That is amazing... Certainly not something I would want a steady diet of, but I can only imagine how interesting it would be to play that way. It is a testament to your dedication to the game. It would be pretty cool to go out at midnight and get in a round. Enjoy your season !!!

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