
North/West Course
Silver Creek Golf Course
About this course
Silver Creek Golf Course's North/West combination sits in the rolling farmland near New Norway, a small community in central Alberta roughly an hour south of Edmonton. Designed by Gary Panks, a Colorado-based architect known for his work across the Canadian prairies and mountain regions during the 1990s and 2000s, the course reflects his approach of routing golf holes through natural terrain with minimal earthmoving. The property features modest elevation changes typical of the region's agricultural landscape, with mature tree plantings and water features integrated into the design. The North and West nines form one of the playable eighteen-hole configurations at Silver Creek, which operates as a multi-nine facility. Panks routed the holes to take advantage of existing land contours and sight lines across open prairie terrain. The layout incorporates strategic bunkering and water hazards that come into play on approach shots and around greens, requiring golfers to manage risk based on pin positions and wind conditions common to Alberta's climate. Silver Creek serves the local golfing community in central Alberta, drawing members and visitors from New Norway, Camrose, and surrounding rural areas. The course operates within the region's relatively short playing season, typically from late spring through early autumn. As a semi-private facility, it provides accessible golf in an area where course options are spread across considerable distances, making it a regional destination for everyday play and local competitions.
Quick facts
- Location
- New Norway, Alberta, CA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 2005
- Designer
- Gary Panks
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,330 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.4/131
FAQ
Common questions about North/West at Silver Creek Golf Course
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
North/West was designed by Gary Panks.
Yes. North/West at Silver Creek Golf Course is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at North/West is 72.
North/West plays 6,330 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at North/West is 131.
North/West is a 18-hole course.


