INUVIK - It's called number five, it's a par 3 and it's Inuvik's first hole at the Road's End Golf Club.

Brittany Bernhardt, left, and Eric Holman enjoy a sunny day at the Road's End Golf Club's driving range. Holman said he enjoys playing the game and is working hard to perfect his swing. The two were joined by Eric's father John. The driving range and golf course are open daily for public use. - Dez Loreen/NNSL photo

Club president Al German said the hole is open and available for public use.

"Once we get the club going and the other holes are completed, there will be memberships, but now it's open to the public," he said.

The hole is located on the right side of the road coming into the club.

"The tee off point is right by the highway," said German.

"There are three tee boxes, white is 75 yards, red is 100 yards and blue is 130 yards," said German.

German said the hole was purchased by Rocky's Plumbing and Heating.

"We have three holes purchased so far," said German.

The course will have nine holes when it is completed.

German added that the Royal Canadian Legion and Arctic True Value have also pitched in $10,000 each to have holes put in the course.

"The money only pays for the artificial green," said German.

If you want to try your skill at Hole 5, you'll have to buy your own balls.

"We won't give you rentals, in case you lose them in the water," he said.

German said he isn't sure how deep the water hazard is at Hole 5.

"There are man-made holes in the water," said German.

"The holes were there from when it used to be a gravel pit for the town dump."

German said that there is someone working at the clubhouse from Wednesday to Sunday, 2 to 8 p.m.

"We'll have part-time students working through the summer as well," he said.

"There are numbers posted at the course, if you want to call for balls or rentals."

German said once the club is running fully, there will be rules and regulations to follow.

The biggest users of the course so far are youth, said German.

"They come out in groups and have a good time," he said.

"There might be some potential Tiger Woods out there in Inuvik."

John Holman Sr. said the driving range is where he finds his happiness.

"I love the range," he said. "It's almost like a dream come true for those of us who are looking for something to do when we're off work. It goes beyond iglus and Ski-Dooing."

Holman said he is a novice when it comes to the game but he still enjoys the experience when the ball whizzes through the air after a good drive.

"Keep your eye on the ball and go for it, without hitting it too hard, you'll learn how to hit the ball just right," said Holman.

Although he has not tried the par 3 hole, he said he is learning how to hit the ball correctly.

Holman said his best shot is about 175 yards.

"I can't use a heavy driver, I use the wedges and practise that way," he said.

"I think people will be surprised if they come out here."