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The Experience
Last Oak Golf and Country Club offers a casual and scenic golf experience. Upon arrival, guests are struck by the beauty of the Qu’Appelle Valley landscape. The Elcapo Creek winds through the course and steep valley slopes line part of the perimeter. Wildlife sightings are common, and it is not unusual to spot deer, foxes, coyotes, bears and a variety of bird species. In the spring, rare suckerlings (small fish) can be found in Elcapo Creek.
Players of all levels are welcome. For seasoned golfers seeking a challenge, the Par 36 course will definitely meet expectations. Lush tree-lined fairways, set among rolling hills, demand controlled drives and approach shots. Hidden greens and frequent water hazards test skill and patience. Putting on the sloped greens challenges players to hit their line with precision.
Families or novice golfers will appreciate the encouraging, laid-back atmosphere. The relaxed pace and minimal wait times are popular features.
In 2019, golfers will enjoy the challenges of Holes 1 -10, bypassing Hole 7 while under construction.
Our Story
In the late 1960’s, four Saskatchewan First Nations – Sakimay, Cowessess, Kahkewistawhaw and Ochapowace – set out to create year-round tourism and employment in the picturesque Qu’Appelle Valley. Last Oak Golf & Country Club and the Ochapowace Ski Hill were the two original tourism businesses established by the joint venture.
The vision for Last Oak Golf & Country Club was an 18-hole championship course. A design by renowned golf course architect Bill Newis was approved, and by 1972, construction of the first nine holes was complete and the course opened. By 1978, the remaining nine holes were constructed and the full 18-hole course was recognized as an impressive golf destination.
Last Oak Golf & Country Club attributes its name to local legend. The Elcapo Creek Ravine was believed to be the last location in the Qu’Appelle Valley where native oak trees grew.
In the early 1980’s, the four bands terminated their partnership and assets were turned over to the First Nation communities on which they were located. Cowessess First Nation took full ownership of Last Oak Golf & Country Club. From 1978 to 2010, the course hosted numerous events, tournaments and numerous provincial championships. In 1981, it was rated the Number 1 course in Saskatchewan.
Devastation hit Last Oak Golf & Country Club in 2011. Excessive spring run off through Elcapo Creek into the Qu’Appelle Valley, combined with annual rainfall, saw water hit “one in 100-hundred year” levels. The entire course flooded, operations ground to a halt and maintenance staff spent the next two seasons trying to mediate the damage. Flooding re-occured in 2013, covering fairways and greens in silt up to four feet deep. Crews were forced to hand dig through the sediment to locate water lines and sprinkler heads. Bridges were washed away, restricting repair to holes on the back of the course.
Restoration continued through the next two seasons and in July, 2016, the course reopened with nine holes available for play. Hole 7 had significant damage and repair is still in progress. Work continues and the community remains committed to restoring the prized golf destination to its original splendour.
