Paul Birnie

Well, there you have it. Yesterday, beautiful and +20C. Today we are closed. Spring in Alberta. #golf #golfAB #Elbowsprings #golflifeAB #DavidSpenseCTV

First sunset of the year. 20 degrees today and, oh yes, forecast chance of snow tomorrow????? #golf #ABgolf #Elbowsprings #golflifeAB #sunsets

Hole #1 Springs. The course is not quite ready to open for those that are asking. Sure is purty. #golf #golfer #golflifeab #elbowsprings #Golfalberta #golfphotography

Congratulations to SDSU Jackrabbit Womens Golf Team for the win in Boulder City, Nev. Calgary's own Cassidy Laidlaw shot lights out and placed second in the individual competition. @GoJacksGolf @cassidylaidlaw #Elbowsprings #Abgolf @Alberta_Golf

Regarded as the most exclusive course in the world, it is virtually impossible to play a round unless you are invited by a member. Thank you member. Cypress Point Hole #15 and The Lone Cypress. #golf#golfer #golfing #golflifeAB @GolfAlberta

Checking out the course on a CRISP -30C day

You gotta do what you gotta do to keep the course rolling along. Yahoo. #golf #golfing #golfers #golflifeAB

I think I'll skip the "Ice Golf" and stick with fond memories of Kananaskis. #Golf #GolflifeAB #golfalberta

Train them early, reap rewards later. Always looking for good maintenance people.

Cobble Beach, Georgian Bay. Long on #17 is deep sea fishing. Now THAT is a 'starter shack". Doug Carrick design, ranked #43 in Canada. Greens are deadly. Beautiful views. #golfing #golf

As we leave this year behind us, I'd like to wish everyone a hopeful, safe New Year. Visit my new Instagram @pblivecolor #Elbowsprings #GolfLifeAB #CTVDavidSpense @flemergolf

Banff Springs Hole #4 - Devil's Cauldron. A WEE tiny green to aim for from the tips. Hole #15 - Spray, cross the river and just about as far as I can see. Very FUN.

Last round and over indulgent meal. Hope everyone is safe, healthy and looking forward to a new year.

First, dig out path to garage. Gas up snowblower. Dig out path to gate. Mustn't forget it does have some beauty. Bah Humbug

Glen Abby. RIP. Wonderful course to play, beautifully maintained and weirdly, from a westerners perspective, much less expensive to play on a weekend than on a weekday??? Everyone goes to the cottages on weekends, golf course was empty. #GolfLifeAB #Elbowsprings

Riley Fleming trying (and failing) to teach me how to hit a 7 iron - 218.3 yds. Smooth and effortless like butter. Dream On @flemergolf #GolfLifeAB #MattKirlinGolf

A little nostalgia. Lisa Longball and Paul Casey at Telus Skins in Banff. @LisaLongball Watching some great swings "up close".

Spyglass Hill and Pebble Beach. A little expensive, but worth the experience.

Support a great Canadian 50@150 in Michael J Fox. Parkinson's research has moved ahead with his help. #michaeljfox.org @lonmceachern