Highwood Golf is a common sight on many players competitive schedules in the past few years. It has played host to the Men’s Senior in 2024, the Men’s Mid-Amateur in 2022, the U19 Championships in 2019, and the Women’s Amateur in 2016. The course has a tradition of getting the event winner to sign the championship banner and hangs each of them in their maintenance facility. In 2025, a new sign will be going up for an event they’ve never hosted, the Women’s Senior Championship.
The Women’s Senior Championship began in 1963 and to no surprise the list of winners encompasses some of the best female amateurs throughout Alberta Golf’s history. It’s where Diane Williams became a Hall of Famer, where Marilyn O’Connor and Betty Stanhope-Cole continued their battle for the most championships, but most importantly it’s been where the older generation could provide knowledge and experience to the younger players. The event is open to players aged 50+ as of the first day of the Canadian Women’s Senior Championship and is open registration for players with a Handicap Index of 30.0 or lower. In recent years, the event has been a favourite for many out-of-town players including a contingent of BC competitors including the great Jackie Little, Sandra Turbide, and many others. The event has three championships that players are competing for based on their age, the Senior (aged 50+), the Super Senior (aged 60+) and the Diamond Division (aged 70+).
Highwood Golf is an impressive 27-hole facility located just south of Calgary in High River. The 18-hole championship course is made up of the Heritage and Mountainview nines with each presenting a unique test for the golfers to enjoy. The additional 9 holes are the Spitzee 9 which is a peaceful and picturesque gem which runs along the Highwood River. The layout offers great golf for families, beginners, and even the experienced golfer looking for a quick round. The course is a staple of the community with plenty of fun events being hosted throughout the season and different league options for the members. The club has a great community with many members volunteering their time to help take care of the facility and a plethora of repeat volunteers at each provincial championship that have been hosted over the years.
In 2025, competitors can expect much of the same from Highwood Golf. An amazing community feeling upon arrival, a tough golf course with a knack for causing drama on the last hole, and three new champions to be crowned at the end of day on July 24. Highwood will anxiously await the new champion’s signature and new decor for its facility as the three-day event will get underway on July 21.