
South Course
Silver Creek Golf Course
About this course
Silver Creek Golf Course's South layout occupies rolling parkland terrain in New Norway, a small community in central Alberta's agricultural heartland, roughly an hour south of Edmonton. Designed by Gary Panks, a Colorado-based architect known for his work across the western United States and Canada during the 1990s and early 2000s, the course reflects the naturalistic design philosophy common to that era, working with the property's existing elevation changes and integrating native grasses and water features into the playing corridors. The routing takes advantage of the site's topography, with fairways that move through stands of mature trees and across open meadow areas characteristic of the region's transition zone between prairie and parkland. Water comes into play on several holes, typical of Panks' approach to strategic design, requiring golfers to make risk-reward decisions off the tee and on approach shots. The layout generally favors accuracy over distance, rewarding players who can navigate the tree-lined corridors and position themselves for favorable angles into greens. As a semi-private facility in a rural Alberta setting, Silver Creek serves both members and visiting golfers exploring the province's lesser-known courses. The club provides a straightforward golf experience reflective of its agricultural surroundings, with a clubhouse that supports casual dining and social functions typical of community-oriented golf operations in smaller Canadian towns.
Quick facts
- Location
- New Norway, Alberta, CA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 2005
- Designer
- Gary Panks
- Holes
- 9
- Par
- 36
- Length
- 3,411 yards
FAQ
Common questions about South at Silver Creek Golf Course
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
South was designed by Gary Panks.
Yes. South at Silver Creek Golf Course is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at South is 36.
South plays 3,411 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
South is a 9-hole course.


