During the annual Griz Days festivities in early March, area golfers had the chance to a play a six-hole loop...  in the snow!

For the fourth year in a row, a ‘groomed’ layout was carved close to the clubhouse. Participants could bring their own golf clubs or use the ones provided. Snow ‘golf balls’ were also supplied.  

All ages and levels of player were welcome and every participant, 16+, received a 9-hole Summer Green Fee pass good almost anytime at the Fernie Golf Club next season.

There was no charge but donations were taken for the Salvation Army food bank and Cycling Without Age.

The event was run by the Golf Club’s Senior members.

 

Shown from left to right: Duane Janzen, Joel LeTourneau, Bruce Elson, the Griz, Gord Goodman and Dave O’Haire

In a post on the golf club’s Facebook page one of the organizers recounted its success:

“We had around 100 participants for the golf and they donated about $820, that was split 50/50 with the Salvation Army (food bank) and Cycling Without Age. The SA was very appreciative of the donation. I know that CWA is also very appreciative as they just paid their insurance bill of $4000 for 2023!"

"One story I thought was funny, happened when I stopped a car with a young family as they came into the parking lot – I asked the driver if they were there to ski or golf? He cracked right up and laughed and answered – 'to ski.' So, I told him just be careful of the golfers when skiing and have a great time. He stopped laughing and asked if I was serious – I said yes! He looked very surprised!”

Find out more about Griz Days HERE and visit the Fernie GC website HERE