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Canadian Golf Courses: General Information

The Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course

Banff Springs Golf Course Hole by Hole Layout

Designer: Stanley Thompson
Holes: 27 (comprised of The Stanley Thompson 18 and The Tunnel 9)
Length: 7,083 yards

Renowned for its panoramic beauty, The Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course is a captivating and challenging layout set in the heart of Canada's Rocky Mountains. 

The course offers just two simple things. First, a breathtaking view in every direction and second, a magnificent layout that thrills every golfer fortunate enough to spend a day here. Amateurs and professionals alike are constantly amazed by its panoramic challenge. From the actual hole design to the optical illusions created by the surrounding mountains, this course will delight and tempt you. 

Stanley Thompson, Canada's master golf course architect, used his expert talent when he designed the original 18 holes in 1928. The course winds along the Bow River under the snow-capped peaks of Sulphur Mountain and Mount Rundle. In 1989, 9 holes were added, resulting in 27 holes of championship layout. 

A golf academy and practice facility will assist you in sharpening your game before your day on the links. Club and shoe rentals are also available.

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Silvertip Golf Course Hole by Hole Layout

The world-class golf course winds through the valleys, escalating into the mountains, offering a unique and distinctive view from each and every hole. The natural setting is never compromised from beginning to end. The experience is one of variety and discovery. It is unlikely that you have ever played a golf course of such character and challenge in a location as spectacular and inspirational as SilverTip.

The championship 18-hole course is a contrast of elevations - perfectly matched to the spectacular terrain. From the moment you stand at the front tee, the magnitude of the surrounding majesty is apparent. This is a course where tee shots hand dramatically against a mountain backdrop before dropping to fairways that roll and twist with subtle undulations and illusions.

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Jasper Park Lodge Golf Club

Jasper Park Lodge Golf Course Hole by Hole Layout

In 1994, using Thompson's original course blueprints, The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge initiated a restoration project to refurbish the course back to its original layout.  The main focus of the project was spent on restoring the bunkers and tee boxes in an effort to recreate Stanley Thompson's design from 1924.  This project coupled with some exciting improvements in 2001 will surely impress all levels of golfers.

Highly acclaimed for its challenging layout and spectacular beauty, the Jasper Park Lodge Golf Club is rated by SCOREGolf Magazine as the #1 Best Golf Resort in Canada. It has also received the Gold Tee award from Meetings and Incentive Magazine 7 years in a row, and the Successful Meetings Magazine Pinnacle Award 6 years running.

Today, this award winning course remains one of the ''must play'' courses in Canada; it's a true classic that combines the best of what golf is all about -- a love of the history and the game itself. A driving range is available, as are club and shoe rentals. For more information and tee times, please call   (780) 852-6090.

• Holes: 18
• Course par: 71
• Length: 6,663 yards

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BRITISH COLUMBIA
Whistler Golf Courses

The Chateau Whistler Golf Club

Designer: Robert Trent Jones Jr. 
Holes: 18
Course par: 72
Length: 6635 yards
Average Length of Round: 4:16
Season: May to October 13, 2003

Chateau Whistler Golf Course Hole by Hole Layout

General Information
Mountain Golf at it's finest, 'Links Magazine'
Whistler has become one of the premier golf destinations in Canada and the Chateau Whistler Golf Club is mist certainly of the reasons why.

Rated 'Four and a half stars' by Golf Digest.  Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. and opened in 1993, the par 72, 18-hole course offers a golf opportunity unmatched in the region.  By allowing nature to dictate the path without constraints of commercial influence, the course traverses creeks, ponds, stands of ancient Douglas Firs and granite rock faces, which testify to the fact that this magnificent course follows closely the natural state of the rugged terrain.

Winding its way through some of the most interesting terrain in Southwestern British Columbia, the course provides enough fun and challenge for everyone.  Carved out of the Coastal Mountain slopes, with elevation changes of more than 400 ft. overall, this magnificent golf course is generous to the eye.  The terrain being rugged but balanced by this serene manicured course. Remember to bring your camera as well as your clubs to enjoy this course to its fullest.

Awards ~ '4 1/2 Stars' by Golf Digest 'a Must Play' rating 2002
'Top 15 Golf Resorts in North America' ~ Conde Nast Traveler Magazine 2001 
'Best Resort Course in Canada' ~ Score Magazine Readers 2001
'Golf Merchandiser of the Year' ~ 2001 
'Great Golf Resorts of the World Member' ~ 1997 
'Gold Medal Award' ~ Golf Magazine 1997
'4 1/2 Stars' ~ Golf Digest 1996 & 1997 
'Platinum' ~ Canada's Golf Course Ranking Magazine 1995 & 1996
'Best of Golf' ~ Links Magazine 1995
'Best New Golf Course' Golf Digest ~ 1993.

Group Tournament Services
World-class service is what you will experience at the Chateau Whistler Golf Club.  Whether you are part of a foursome or coordinating a large shotgun golf tournament, the Chateau Whistler Golf Club's professional team will ensure your expectations are customized and your day is one to remember.
For more information, please contact Diane Wieczorek - Sales Manager 604-938-2094.

On Site Facilities
Full Food & Beverage services ~ Licensed premises, menu packaging, patio seating with BBQ, halfway house, beverage cart. 
Golf Shop ~ Merchandiser of the year
Locker Rooms 
Warm up facilities with putting and chipping greens
GPS Satellite system on every cart 

Practice & Learning Facility - Open July 1, 2003
Improve your golf game at the Chateau Whistler Practice and Learning Centre, one of Canada's most complete practice facilities.  This double-ended, 350-yard long facility features extensive putting greens, practice bunkers, and chipping and pitching areas.  It will play host to world-renowned golf schools that will improve all aspects of your game in an inspiring mountain setting.

Rentals:
Club Rentals ~ Taylor Made
Shoe Rentals ~ Adidas
Carts ~ are mandatory and included in all rates

Dress Code
Collared shirts and appropriate footwear are mandatory.  Tailored pants or shorts (no cut-offs) jeans or sweat pants are not acceptable.  Metal spikes are prohibited.

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This Arnold Palmer-designed championship course was opened in 1982 by Arnold Palmer himself.

Holes: 18
Course par: 72
Championship Tees: 6397 yards

For more information and tee times, call (604) 932-4544.

Niklaus North Golf Course Information

Located in a tranquil valley, below the towering Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains, alongside the shores of Green Lake, Nicklaus North is located in the most majestic of settings.  Five minutes from Whistler Village, Nicklaus North is a par 71 course that winds alongside glacier fed Green Lake. From five sets of tees, it is the perfect combination of excitement and enjoyment. The environmentally-conscious project was designed and completed with an awareness and sensitivity toward the area's natural habitat.

Nicklaus North is only the second Canadian course designed by Jack Nicklaus and, of the 150 courses he's designed worldwide, this is the only course to which Jack has been compelled to add his name.

Holes: 18
Course par: 71
Championship tees: 6908 yards

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Big Sky Golf & Country Club Information

Tucked beside the massive Mount Currie, Big Sky is an outstanding 18 hole golf experience with 350 degree mountain views. Designed by Robert Cupp, Big Sky features bent grass on tees, fairways and greens, providing the finest golf course conditioning.

Whether learning the game for the first time or just in need of a tune-up, golfers will love the Big Sky Golf Academy. Two full-length practice holes, seven practice bunkers, three chipping and putting greens, and a grass tee driving range give golfers the opportunity to improve in a game-like atmosphere. From May through September, the Academy offers two and three day golf schools guaranteed to improve your game.

Big Sky Golf and Country Club was rated runner up for Canada's Best New Course - Golf Digest 1994 ratings.

Holes: 18
Course par: 72
Championship tees: 7001 yards

Whistler Valley Golf Club

Whistler Valley Golf Club Information

Exceeding the expectations of the most discriminating golfer, the Whistler Golf Club's 18-hole, par 72 course is challenging, yet offers enjoyment to players of every level.

Recent facility improvements include a stunning 4,800 sq. ft. clubhouse facility which houses a 50-seat dining room, outdoor patio, locker facilities, and a 1,350 sq. ft. pro shop stocked with the latest in quality golf attire and equipment.

The Whistler Golf Club offers a multi-faceted practice facility with driving range, practice bunker, pitching area and putting green. The practice facility pro shop offers the latest in golf accessories, club repair and custom club building. C.P.G.A. Teaching professionals are available for private lessons and drop-in clinics. In addition, on-course playing lessons and custom-designed group lessons or clinics are easily arranged for groups, conferences or corporations.

Holes: 18
Course par: 72
Professional tees: 6,397 yards

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Furry Creek Golf Course

Furry Creek Golf Course Information

Driving past Furry Creek's signature 14th hole on the way to Whistler implants in many an insatiable desire to return and play. A mountain course, bordered by the ocean, Furry Creek envelops golfers with stunning panoramic views. The course offers some the best BC has to offer. Mountains, ocean and wildlife capture every vista. It is with good reason, Furry Creek calls itself "BC's most scenic golf course".

Located 1 hour south of Whistler (10 min south of Squamish), Furry Creek is an ideal golf outing on your approach or departure from Whistler. If a quick escape from the Resort is what you are looking for, this may be ideal.

Robert Muir Graves designed the par 72, 18-hole championship golf course. It offers challenging play for accomplished players while allowing novices an easier time from the blue or red tees. The sloping course necessitates the use of power carts, which are included in the green fees.

Holes: 18
Course par: 72
Championship tees: 6,017 yards

Pemberton Valley Golf Course

Pemberton Valley Golf Course Information

A short drive north of Whistler, the Pemberton Valley Golf and Country Club nestles under majestic Mt. Currie. The grandfather of golf in the Pemberton Valley has established a strong local following. Founded in 1988 as a 9 hole course, local business powered it's growth to a par 72, 6407 yard, 124-slope rating. Accessible rates and a spectacular setting make it ideal for the first timer or the seasoned veteran.

Pemberton Valley's dramatically different climate makes it a place to be when Whistler experiences inclement weather. Late and early season play is popular here because of warm temperatures. (Fact: Pemberton often has Canada's hottest temperatures)

Holes: 18
Course par: 72
Professional tees: 6,407 yards

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Invermere Area

Greywolf Golf Course

"Best new Golf Resort in Western Canada, for 1999."
Canada's Golf Ranking Magazine

Greywolf Golf Course Hole by Hole Layout

Intimated by nature - One of the world's best predators awaits?with bent grass from tee to green and water meandering through ten of eighteen holes, the 7,140 yard Wolf is also one of nature's most perfect creations, nothing less than spectacular.

The spirit of the wolf - Panorama Mountain Village is owned by Intrawest, the leading developer and operator of mountain resorts across North America. Panorama's expansion into the world of golf is in the same class as their world renown ski resorts - the very best.

The legend of the wolf - Inspired by the celebrated Stanley Thompson, designed by renowned Doug Carrick, Architect of the acclaimed Angus Glen, "Golf Digest's Best New Course in Canada" and constructed by BMR Golf.

"This ravishing course in one of Canada's most spectacular areas, will surely become a favorite for golfers who enjoy challenging yet comfortable golf." Lorne Rubenstein, The Globe & Mail

Eighteen holes of raw natural beauty. A refined mountain course with extraordinary views of Monument Peak, Mt. Nelson and Jackpine Bowl. greywolf will elevate your game.

Course architect Doug Carrick likes to emphasize the "feel good factors" of a golf course - as in the playability?

greywolf has generous wide fairways and landing areas. "This is an incredible site which deserves a top championship course and I'm glad it was around in my lifetime. I'm very proud of the work at greywolf." Doug Carrick, greywolf Architect.

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Kamloops Area Golf Courses

Sun Rivers Golf Course

Sun Rivers Golf Course Details

As one of the few "true" desert golf courses in Canada, Sun Rivers is set among natural sage, rolling hills, bent grass fairways, gently contoured greens, and sweeping views of the Thompson Valley. A layout that is both challenging and serene. California Big Horn Sheep roam the local hills and grace the fairways around Sun Rivers Golf Resort Community, just minutes
from downtown Kamloops.

Designed by the renowned Golf Course team of Graham Cooke and Wayne Carleton, the Sun Rivers Golf Course provides a golf experience that is second to none. The entire golf course provides over 7,000 yards of the finest golf in the Interior of BC.

The Dunes Golf Course

The Dunes Golf Course Details

The Dunes at Kamloops truly is nature's golf course. Lush fairways carve through the sand that was once the riverbed of the North Thompson. Wild fescue and wheat grass stand guard along the fairways, giving way to dunes that transform into vast waste areas and challenging bunkers. Each fairway leads to a meticulously groomed green.

Measuring 7131 yards and offering four different sets of tees, The Dunes at Kamloops is fun and challenging for amateurs yet a formidable test of golf for experts. Designed by renowned Canadian golf course architect, Graham Cooke, we pride ourselves on conditioning the course to be tournament ready every day.

The Dunes at Kamloops has a practice facility second to none in the region. Grass tees and target greens, bunkers, chipping and putting greens make practicing and improving your game a pleasure.

Eagle Point Golf & Country Club

Eagle Point Golf & Country Club Course Information

Course Highlights

• 18 holes
• Par 72
• A Choice of 5 Tees
• 165 Acres
• 6,762 yards
• Slope Rating of 128
• 1,900 Ft. Elevation
• Scenic Location

Rivershore Golf Links

Rivershore Golf Links Course Information

• The Canadian Mid-Amateur
• The Future Links Pacific
• The Canadian Amateur
• The Canadian Ladies Amateur
• The Canadian Senior Men's

Kelowna Area Golf Courses

Shannon Lake Golf Course
Shadow Ridge Golf Course
Kelowna Springs Golf Course
Harvest Golf Club
Kelowna Golf & Country Club

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Comox River Valley Area Golf Courses

Crown Isle Golf Course Hole by Hole Layout

Designed by Graham Cooke & Associates in 1992, the award winning, Platinum rated golf course at Crown Isle is superbly manicured and maintained, and playable for golfers at all levels. This Par 72, 18-hole course is the centrepiece of the master planned community and also offers a superb driving range with chipping and putting greens, and practice bunkers. With 11 lakes, views of the Beaufort mountain range and verdant fairways, the championship golf course has won many awards, and is a remarkable example of spectacular BC golf.

NEW BRUNSWICK
Algonquin Golf Course & Academy

A seaside jewel for over 100 years, golfers have traveled to this charming seaside spot to test their skills. Yet golf has changed and so has The Fairmont Algonquin Golf Course. Redesigned by the renowned Thomas McBroom, the new course will delight and challenge golfers of every level.

The layout, which takes full advantage of its location on the shores of Passamaquoddy Bay, is full of surprises and great scenery. Especially beautiful is the oceanfront sequence of holes on the back nine. Golf has always been a priority here, and our new design just furthers the legend. As part of the redevelopment, a new clubhouse was constructed offering a spectacular view of the bay. The Clubhouse Grill offers an exciting menu including specialized theme nights daily.

Over the years, The Fairmont Algonquin has welcomed many tournaments, from the Canadian PGA Club Professionals Championship to the Canadian Seniors Championship. We look forward to welcoming you, whether for business, tournament, or a relaxed round with friends or lessons at our Academy. A driving range is available, as are club rentals. For more information or tee times, please contact us at (506) 529-7142.

• Holes: 18                             
• Course par: 71                              
• Length: 6,908 yards                          
• Dress Code: traditional golf attire                           
• Cancellation policy: 24 hours prior to tee time

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QUEBEC

Clublink Le Ma?tre
Le Ma?tre Information (clublink)

Designer: Fred Couples, Gene Bates, Graham Cooke and Darrell Huxman
Holes: 18
Course par: 72
Length: 7,069 yards 

Dress Code:

• Collared shirts are required              
• Jeans or denims pants of any color are prohibited              
• Tailored pants or shorts (no cut-offs)

General Information
Le Ma?tre, a Fred Couples signature golf course, opened its green in 2001. Bordering the picturesque La Diable river, this impressive golf course spectacularly tumbles over 260 acres of scenic riverfront that includes dramatic elevation changes, glorious scenic vistas, dense forests and pristine waterways. Le Ma?tre golf course is a Clublink Premium Member Club that caters to players looking to take their golf game to a completely new level.

Le Diable Golf Course Hole by Hole Layout

Play on a perfectly maintained course.

ABSOLUTELY A MUST!
Do you love golf more than anything? Imagine playing on the best course there is. 18-holes, 7,056-yards, with impeccable greens and all the prep time you need to line-up each shot, thanks to 12-minute start time intervals. Le Diable. It?s a rolling, Arizona-style, Par 71 course, with generous red sand traps and long straight fairways that demand power and precision. You?ll also enjoy outstanding service at Le Diable, during and after your game. With these exceptional attributes, it?s not surprising that Le Diable was named ?best public golf course? by Score Golf Magazine in 2002. Le Diable is waiting to challenge you.

Architects: Michael Hurzdan et Dana Fry

• Rated 4-1/2 stars by the prestigious Golf Digest Magazine (2002)
• Best public golf course in Quebec: #1 ranking according to ScoreGolf Magazine (2002) - 32nd in Canada (including private, semi-private and public courses)
• Golf Tremblant : top 100 courses Golf for women magazine (2000)
• Best new course in Quebec Golf international (2000)
• #1 Top 10 in Quebec
• Host of the prestigious Export ?A? Skins Game in 1999, with Fred Couples, Mike Weir, John Daily and David Duval.

Le Geant Golf Course Hole by Hole Layout

Discover the pleasure of playing a perfectly maintained course with breathtaking views!

Le G?ant is so intense, the experience will live on long after the 18th hole. Situated just 90 minutes from Montreal, this championship, Par 72 course offers exceptional game conditions. Imagine?6,836 yards of pure pleasure! Every green, every white sand trap and every lake was meticulously positioned to offer you a challenge sculpted right into the mountainside. Laid out in multi-level plateaus, Le G?ant offers spectacular views of the surrounding mountains, streams and boreal forest. Fill your lungs with fresh air, and let yourself be seduced by the friendly service and the ?joie de vivre? of Tremblant.

Architect: Thomas McBroom

• Rated 4-1/2 stars by the prestigious Golf Digest Magazine (2002)
• Best public golf course in Quebec: #2 ranking according to ScoreGolf Magazine (2002) - 12th in Canada (including private, semi-private and public courses)
• Rated among the Top 20 golf courses in Quebec, among the Top 100 in Canada, according to Golf Magazine
• Rated #2 - Top 10 in Quebec - Golf Journal
• Rated most friendly golf course - Golf for Women (2000)

Le Manitou at Mont Tremblant

Le Manitou Golf Course Information

A brand new Signature course of championship calibre built in a magnificent setting along the Diable river, in a pine forest interspersed with marshes and sand dunes.

Le Ch?teau Montebello Golf Club

Le Chateau Montebello Golf Club Information

Designer: Stanley Thompson
Holes: 18
Course par: 70
Length: 6,235 yards 

General Information
Known for its fascinating past, Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello Golf Club is recognized today for its exciting and challenging course layout. Designed by Stanley Thompson in 1929, it remained the private domain of the prestigious Seigniory Club until 1970. In 1998, Montebello was ranked as the 2nd Best Public Course in Quebec and more recently was awarded the prestigious Double Platinum Award by Canada's Golf Ranking Magazine. The course was also designated as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary in 1998.

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