Priddis Greens facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Priddis Greens
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The Priddis Greens Golf & Country Club in Priddis Greens
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 Priddis Greens
Location in Alberta
Priddis Greens
Location in Canada
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Calgary Metropolitan Region |
| Census division | 6 |
| Municipal district | Foothills County |
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| • Type | Unincorporated |
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| • Total | 267 |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 403, 587, 825 |
Priddis Greens is a small community known as a hamlet in Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Foothills County. You can find it about 6 kilometers (4 miles) west of another hamlet called Priddis. It's also about 13 kilometers (8 miles) southeast of Bragg Creek. The big city of Calgary is about 20 kilometers (12 miles) southwest. Priddis Greens is built around the famous Priddis Greens Golf & Country Club.
Who Lives in Priddis Greens?
In 2003, a special count was done by Foothills County. This count showed that 267 people lived in Priddis Greens at that time.
The Priddis Greens Golf & Country Club
Priddis Greens is well-known for its private golf club. This club has two large 18-hole golf courses. They are called the Hawk and Raven courses. To become a member, it cost around $25,000 in 2017.
The Priddis Greens Golf & Country Club has won awards for being a great place to play golf.
- In July 2003, Score Golf Magazine gave it a "GOLD status". This was for being the "Best Private Course in Canada".
- In 2016, Score Magazine ranked the Hawk course at Priddis Greens as 50th. This was out of the "Top 100 Clubs in Canada".
Golf Tournaments Hosted Here
The Priddis Greens Golf & Country Club has hosted many important golf tournaments. Here are some of them:
- CP Women's Open - August 2016
- CN Canadian Women's Open - 2009
- Alberta PGA Players Tour - 2008
- Alberta Senior Ladies Championship - 2007
- Alberta PGA Head Pro Championship - 2003
- Alberta Mid Amateur - 2001
- Alberta PGA Championship - 2000
- du Maurier Classic - 1999
- Canadian Amputee Open - 1997
- City Lady Amateur - 1996
- George Reed's Club 34 Pro Am - 1988 to 1995
- Canadian Club Professionals - 1994
- Men's City Amateur - 1993
- Junior Team Trials - 1993
- City Senior Ladies Amateur - 1991
- City Men's Medalist - 1988
- Alberta Mid Amateur - 1987
