Club Championship

Our Club Championship was held on the 28th and 29th of July. There was some great golf played over the two day tournament in 40 degree heat. Our new Club Champion, Lee Closs, had a two day total score of 152. Kevin Leshures finished second, one stroke back, and Todd Noble finished third, two strokes behind Lee. Darcy Dyrland was our low net man with a net score of 10 under par. Larry Osborne finished second low net and Stan Dawe took home third low net. Thanks again to all who participated; we hope to see you back again next year.

There are still a number of great tournaments on our schedule for the remainder of the year. Our Junior Open, sponsored by Srixon and Carson Welding, will be held on Monday, August 20. The entry fee is $20 for non-members and $15 for members. Ages 14 - 18 will play 18 holes, and ages 13 & under will play nine holes. Our Ladies Hummingbird Classic will be held Saturday, August 25. This tournament is open to the first 96 paid entries and is filling up very fast. The entry fee is $65 for non-members and $35 for members.

The Voth's Countrywide Men's Open will be held this year on September 22 & 23. To finish the year off, we will be holding our Ironman/Ironwoman tournament on Sunday, October 7. For any further details on any of our upcoming tournaments, please phone the Proshop @ 375-2233.

Beginning August 1, our new restaurant hours will be in effect. Monday through Thursday, the restaurant will be open form 11:00 am to 8:00 pm. Friday, Saturday and Sunday the restaurant will be open from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. the restaurant will be closed at 5:00 pm on Tuesday nights due to Men's Night.

Carson's Welding Becomes Major Sponsor for the $180,000 Tournament of Aces

On Saturday, June 2nd we are holding our annual $180,000 Tournament of Aces. Carson's Welding has become our new Major Sponsor for this great event. Last year's event was a full field and we are filling up quickly for this season. Our $80 entry fee includes one round of golf, power cart, dinner and prizes. There are $100 gift certificates for closest to the pin on all 18 holes, and a chance for $10,000 with a hole in one on any hole. You may sign up as an individual, or as a group of four. Please call the Pro Shop to register at 306-375-2233.

We had another excellent start to the golf season with a record breaking opening day. The course was open for golf on March 31st with 110 rounds. It was a beautiful weekend; the course was in great shape and the greens were rolling well. It was surely a great start to what will be a great season.

There are many tournaments scheduled early in this season open to both members and non members. The Member/Guest Tournament is coming up shortly on Sunday May 27. Teams consist of one member and one guest, with a scramble on the front nine and best ball on the back nine. Saturday, June 2 is the $180,000 Tournament of Aces, followed by the Giles Midtown Auto Body 3rd Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, June 15. Please call Lloyd Giles at 306-378-2828 to register. We have rescheduled our annual Lefty/Righty Tournament for Sunday, July 8. for further details, or if you have any questions about any of our tournaments, please contact the Pro Shop at 306-375-2233.

Men's Night began in April with many golfers coming out every week. Men's Night is held every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. We had our first Ladies Night on May 17, and will continue to hold it every Thursday at 6:00 p.m. Junior Night will be held on Mondays, starting in June.

Many of the staff from last year have returned for another season, including our restaurant manager, Donna Frampton. The restaurant will be open daily, with a large menu that will satisfy any appetite. Every week there will be a Wednesday night Fish Fry special, as well as a Saturday morning Steak & Eggs special. The entire staff is delighted to be back for another season and welcomes everyone back for what will be a great summer.

Summer Update

Sask Landing is continuing its early season growth trend, breaking records every month so far this year. There is a 29% increase in rounds as of June 30 compared to 2005. Single day records have also been broken: May 21st we had 214 rounds, a single day record. This record was broken again on July 1st with 215 rounds.

June 3rd was our second annual "Tournament of Aces," another sell out. We had no hole-in-ones this year, unlike last year when Tom Crozier recorded a $10,000 ace on #11. The winning team was Jeff Wall, Trent McCleary, Russ Hansen and Marcel Reimer.

June 10th was the Swift Current Steel Lefty/Righty, won for the third time by Keagan Andreas and Scott Hovdestad. Thanks again to George Edwards for his continuous support of what has turned out to be a great annual event.

The SL Ladies Club held their first "Fun Ladies Scramble" on June 11th. Despite the terrible weather, 42 brave women showed up. The weather turned beautiful in the afternoon and fun was had by all.

144 players showed up for the second annual Giles Midtown Auto Body 2 Person Best Ball. Great show, Lloyd, thanks for the support!

Upcoming events and date changes:

• Club Championship: Saturday, August 19 & Sunday, August 20
• Junior Open: Monday, August 21
• Ladies Hummingbird Classic: Saturday, August 26
• Voth's Countrywide Men's Open: Saturday, September 16 & Sunday, September 17

A Great Start to the Season

WOW!!! What a great start to the season: 1509 rounds in April, compared to 592 in 2005 and 359 in 2004. A 155% increase over 2005.

Sask Landing has just become tougher; construction of 12 new bunkers began May 1st. Holes 18, 16, 12, 9, 4 and 2 will have new greenside bunkers by the long weekend in May. The Pro Shop is ordering a full line of sand wedges to keep your scores from rising too much!!

Speaking of the Pro Shop, an incredible deal has arrived. The New Wilson Staff Ci6 and Di6 irons that retail for $929 are on sale for $699, and if you buy before June 19th, you receive a W/S accessory pack worth $200. Mother's Day is on May 14th and all ladies clothes are on sale at 20% off starting Friday.

The Dining Room is presenting a Mother's Day Buffet starting at 4 pm with roast turkey, ham and a delicious selection of salads and desserts. Reservations can be made at 375-2233. Play 18 holes with cart and buffet for $50, or $38 with 9 holes. What a deal!

Ladies Day starts May 11th at 6 pm. Sign up at the Pro Shop.

Upcoming Golf Tournaments:

Member/Guest May 28th
$75 per team
Larry Osborne and Les Grey 2005 Champs

Tournament of Aces June 3rd
$80 per player
Tom Crozer $10,000 winner 2005

Swift Current Steel Lefty/Righty June 10th
$60 non-member/$35 members
Keagan Andres and Scott Hovdestad 2005 Champs

The Ladies Hummingbird Classic has been changed to August 27th.

Record Opening at Sask Landing Golf Resort

Once again we followed our tradition of opening the first weekend of April. 220 golfers enjoyed our first weekend with temperatures in the high teens to low twenties and sunny from start to finish.

We are the first 18 hole golf course to open in Saskatchewan this year. The tees and greens were freshly cut and in mid season form, thank to our superintendent Rick Smith. Donna Frampton is back again as our Executive Chef. Kitchen hours are as follows: Weekdays Noon till 7:00 pm and Weekends 10:00 am till 7:30 pm.

We are having a dinner special Easter Weekend on Saturday and Sunday starting at 4:00. $9.95 will give you a choice of either baked ham or fettucine with chicken alfredo or romaine meat sauce. Both dinners come with salad and dessert.

The first Men's Night is April 4th at 4:30. On April 11th men's Night will be at 5:00.

The Pro Shop will be offering a full selection of high-end merchandise this year. Demo our new King cobra speed drivers and irons, or try the Wilson Pd 6 driver, the most innovative driver today!!

Check out our 2006 events link here.

Happy New Year!

Voth's Countrywide Men's Open

The 2005 Voth's Countrywide Men's Open had its largest field ever with over $4,000 in prizes along with a chance to win $5,000 for hole in one both days on hole #6 and a hot tub on hole #12. A special thank you goes out to the sponsors of the hole in one prizes: Keith Pierce of the Co-operators and Dennis Letwiniuk of Beachcomber Hot Tubs. Voth's Countrywide again was the major sponsor donating flat screen TVs to the winners of each flight. Lorne Voth is a great supporter of the Men's Open and without his help the tournament wouldn't be as successful as it is.

The support from Elrose, Kyle and Swift Current business was outstanding, thank you to the following hole sponsors:

• Wiens Agritec
• Prairie Centre Credit Union
• Dickson Agencies
• Roy's Oilfield Services
• Rebco Services
• Oak Creek
• Storm Tire Services
• Kyle Hotel
• R.D.K. Towing
• Clearwater Drive-in
• Kyle Seed cleaning
• T.N.T. Grocers
• Robert Tretiak
• Mercator Financial
• RBC Keith Johnson
• Kabos Family Restaurant
• Steve Veason
• Anderson & Co.
• Brad Gross Nesbitt Burns
• Rowley's Electric
• Copeland Seeds
• Swift Sanitary
• Dinius Enterprises
• Len's Heating & Plumbing
• Stark & marsh
• Giles Midtown Auto Body
• Pioneer Co-op

The Annual Ironman/woman Tournament was held on October 2. Todd Noble was this year's champion. Really everyone who showed up and played in the 40 mile winds and 4 degree temperatures deserved a prize!

The Christmas Pro Shop hours will be the following:

• Fridays from November 18th through to December 16th: Noon till 5
• Saturdays November 19th through December 17th: 10 am till 5 pm

Sale prices on all stock! Also, special early bird prices on memberships and corporate passes. The Bar will be open, along with some food items.

2006 Schedule

Power Cart Rental
9 Holes	$8.00/person
18 Holes	$15.00/person
Yearly	$500.00/person	$850.00/couple	(GST not included)

Driving Range
Yearly	$175.00/person	$250.00/family

Memberships
Single	$675.00
Couples	$975.00
Family	$1190.00
Post Secondary	$375.00
Junior	$125.00
9 Hole Punch Pass	$175.00
** GST not included in Membership Prices **

Corporate Passes
20 Games	Walking	$540.00
	Riding	$800.00
30 Games	Walking	$780.00
	Riding	$1170.00
40 Games	Walking	$1000.00
	Riding	$1500.00