Facility provides space for lessons, practice, and revenue growth following two years of planning and fundraising<\/p>\n
After two years of planning, there is a new service available at the Castor Golf Course.\u00a0<\/p>\n
On July 28, the Castor Golf Course, along with several sponsors, hosted a small ceremony and photo opportunity to unveil the facility’s new driving range, which is located on the south side of the golf course grounds.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Golf club president Todd Pawsey says the project was made possible through the support of multiple community sponsors.<\/p>\n
“It’s like the bunny hill lessons prep skiers for the black diamond runs,” said Pawsey, in a media release.\u00a0He added that the range gives newcomers a chance to try the sport before heading onto the main course, while also offering a dedicated space for lessons and a new revenue stream for the club.<\/p>\n
Planning for the project began in 2023; however, between fundraising and shipping issues, it wasn’t until July 2025 that the project was completed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Castor Driving Range is the only one of its kind within a 45-minute\u00a0drive, the other being at\u00a0 Pheasantback Golf and Country Club, near Stettler.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Castor Golf Course has had 4,800 balls, hitting mats, and a ball picker, all supplied from grants and sponsors.\u00a0Golfers can purchase either a large or small basket of balls from the clubhouse.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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