Waskesiu Golf Course
Ranked #47 in Canada for 2024, Waskesiu Golf Course is one of the premier golf courses in Canada. The course was built in 1935 by legendary Canadian architect Stanley Thompson and is a member of the Stanley Thompson Society. In the most recent rankings by SCOREGolf, Waskesiu Ranks #47 in Canada’s Top Public Courses for 2024.
Waskesiu Golf Course is one of the oldest golf courses in Western Canada. The “old course” in Waskesiu is still here today and retains much of its original layout. The benchmark golf course in Saskatchewan when it comes to classic golf, scenery and overall course conditions. Not to mention you will most likely encounter local wildlife such as moose and the occasional bear… be sure to bring your camera.
Travelling golfers will want to enquire about the popular annual “Lobstick” golf tournaments. The Lobstick Tournaments at Waskesiu are some of the largest match play events in North America, attracting more than 800 golfers from across the continent to one of the four Lobstick tournaments: Juniors, Men’s, Women’s and Senior Men’s. The Open Division of the men’s tournament consistently attracts top amateur and PGA of Canada Professionals from Saskatchewan and beyond. The tournaments, a summer tradition in Saskatchewan for more than 80 years, was named after the famous Lobstick tree located in the middle of the fairway off the first tee. The Cree word lobstick refers to an evergreen tree that’s had its branches cut off to the mid-way point to act as a trail marker.
The Lobstick Tournaments are open to players of all skill levels and offer participants the thrill of friendly competition. Qualifying rounds are held in all tournaments to determine equitable flighting for the match play and stroke play components of the events.
Whether you are participating in your first Lobstick, or are a long time participant, we are confident that you will enjoy the beauty that surrounds you in Waskesiu and the wonderful people you will meet.
