Calgary golf courses prepare for potential water restrictions [Video]

Though the City of Calgary plans to open up two of its public golf courses this week, officials say potential water restrictions are top of mind as the risk of drought conditions persists.

McCall Lake will open its 18-hole course and driving range on Friday, while Maple Ridge will also open its 18-hole-course on the same day, depending on the weather.

John Faber, golf lead for the City of Calgary golf operations, says his team has been working hard over the last couple of months to prepare for opening and determine how to manage water shortages or restrictions.

“As the water restrictions go through the different phases, we’ll start to see irrigation of rough grass come offline, then we’ll move into reducing the amount of irrigation on fairways, then to the tees,” Faber said.

“Is it going to decrease the overall golfer experience? No. They’re probably going to see some brown grass, things won’t …