BJ Wilson from XL103 FM Calgary had the game of his life at Wintergreen Golf & Country Club last weekend.  With a score of 2 over par (74) and a rare Albatross (also known as a double eagle) on the challenging, up-hill, dog-leg of the 18th;  BJ was thrilled with his game and raved about the course conditions and his experience at Wintergreen on air.  In fact, he is "still basking in the glow of the Albatross!!"  Get out to Wintergreen Golf & Country Club where excitement, enjoyment, and even a rare bird may be waiting for you!

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The tally is in and Wintergreen scores a place in the Favourite 18 Holes in Calgary, voted by Calgary Herald Readers in the month long survey.   Hole #1 is the shining star that Calgary voters put on the list of Favourite Holes.  Thank you to everyone who voted for Wintergreen.  Make sure you get out and enjoy all 18 unique holes at the course while you still can!

Hole #1 at Wintergreen Golf & Country Club - photo credit: Jamie Miller

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Hal Gardiner from XL103 Calgary delivers a fantastic review of Wintergreen Golf Resort, featuring a brief interview with Golf Pro, Brock Balog.   Hal proudly hosts the Golf Show and gives an in depth look at the full experience his featured courses offer. 

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It is the final week for the Calgary Herald's Golf Weekly Reader Survey and Wintergreen is still holding 1st Place in the Favourite Par 5 category.  Readers have until Thursday Aug 20 to list their favourite Par 3, Par 4, & Par 5 hole in the Calgary area.  A chance to win VIP passes to the CN Canadian Women's Open running from Aug. 31 to Sept. 6 at Priddis Greens Golf and Country Club is an extra bonus to having your say!

We know Wintergreen is your favourite so let the world know! (or at least your fellow Calgarians)  Submit your comment to the Calgary Herald online before sundown tomorrow! (perhaps midnight is the cut-off but this sounded more dramatic)

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In week three of the Calgary Herald Reader Survey of "Favourite Golf Holes", Wintegreen's Hole #1 remains in the number one spot of Top Par 5's.  A new twist in the survey is the chance to win two pairs of VIP passes for the up and coming CN Canadian Women's Open running from Aug. 31 to Sept. 6 at Priddis Greens Golf and Country Club.

There is no denying that hole #1 at Wintergreen is deserving of its recognition but what about the incredible unique challenge of the down-hill, dog leg on #10 (par 4) or the beautiful feature hole #15 (par 3)?

Vote for your favourite at Wintegreen by going to the Calgary Herald online (submit in comment section) or use their Survey Form and list your favourite Par 3, Par 4, and Par 5 hole at any Calgary-area course (we won't be offended if all three aren't Wintergreen :) 

Weekly updates on the Top 3 in each category will be reported by the Herald on Mondays.  The closing date for entries is August 20, 2009. 

VOTE WINTERGREEN AS YOUR FAVOURITE!

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Wintergreen's Hole #1 sits in 1st Place for "Favourite Par 5 Hole" on the leaderboard for the ongoing Calgary Herald Reader Survey.  Vote for your favourite hole at Wintergreen!  Go to the Calgary Herald online (submit in comment section) or use their Survey Form and list your favourite Par 3, Par 4, and Par 5 hole at any Calgary-area course (we won't be offended if all three aren't Wintergreen :) 

Weekly updates on the Top 3 in each category will be reported by the Herald on Mondays.  The closing date for entries is August 20, 2009. 

VOTE WINTERGREEN AS YOUR FAVOURITE!

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Assembly of First Nations join for a round of golf and to enjoy nature at its best at Wintergreen Golf & Country Club.  The tournament took place on Monday July 20th and was arranged as a part of the 30th Annual General Assembly, currently taking place in Calgary.  Over 150 attendees including chiefs, government representatives, and corporate individuals were up bright and early to take in the day on the links and enjoy the beauty around them.

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Bragg Creek is a "backyard adventure playground" (Bragg Creek Chamber of Commerce) and Wintergreen Golf & Country Club nestles in this quaint town, noted in Frommer's Alberta as one of the Best Small Towns & Villages.  Frommer's acknowledges the town for its beautiful location,"sitting in the curl where the Rockies begin".  Wintergreen is a part of the adventure and fun to be had in Bragg Creek - a quick escape out of the city! 

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Playing a round of golf can be great exercise!  If you really need any more excuses to hit the course, here are some great health benefits of the game that will clear your conscious when sneaking off to play:

- Walking the course will put 3 to 5 miles on your pedometre

- Walking is a great low-impact, cardiovascular exercise that gets your heart and lungs pumping without the strain on your joints

- Burn over 400 calories if carrying clubs, 300 if using a pull cart.  

- The repetition of swinging clubs can help tone muscle, improve flexibility, range of motion, balance, and hand-eye coordination.

- The great outdoors and the enjoyment of the sport itself provides excellent mental health benefits!  

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