Tee Off in Whistler!
December 30, 2009 by
Filed under canada ski vacation
As a destination renowned for its unparalleled natural beauty, unmatched skiing and enchanting alpine village, many individuals are unaware of Whistler’s reputation as a spectacular location for golfing. Home to four of Canada’s top 100 golf courses, Whistler offers championship, designer courses that embrace the natural splendour of the mountain environment. Learn about all four of Whistlers impressive courses: Nicklaus North, Whistler Golf Club, Chateau Whistler and Big Sky.
Nicklaus North
Crafted by golf prodigy, Jack Nicklaus, the Nicklaus North golf course provides an alpine golf experience like no other. Situated within an artistic vision of magnificent mountains, an emerald lake and fir foliage, the course amplifies Whistler’s natural beauty while offering a world class course for players of all skill levels. This part 71, 18-hole course lies in Whistler valley and is just minutes away from the cobbled walkways and coffee shops in the town of Whistler.
Whistler Golf Club
Bordered with columns of fir and cedar and surrounded by snowy peaks, pristine lakes and streams, it is evident why Arnold Palmer chose this spot to debut his first Canadian golf course. The Whistler Golf Club is a Par 71, 18-hole golf course that will please even the most discerning golfer. Situated in the town of Whistler, the course was proclaimed one of the top 20 greatest Golf Destinations by Golf Digest. It is evident that Whistler Golf Club is a hidden gem in Canadian golf courses.
Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club
Robert Trent Jr. had an exceptional vision when he designed the Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club. Carved from the edge of Blackcomb Mountain, the course includes an altitude change of over 400 feet with gorgeous, elevated views of Whistler valley. This par 72, 18-hole golf course offers not only stunning views but also a course that is both fun and challenging for golfers of all skill sets. Situated moments away from the charming Fairmont Chateau Whistler hotel, this course is near the restaurants, spas and shops of Whistler’s Upper Village.
Big Sky Golf and Country Club
Located merely 25 minutes north of Whistler, the Big Sky Golf and Country Club lounges in a spectacular display of natural British Columbia beauty. Constructed on the base of Mt. Currie in the lavish, Pemberton valley, the course offers a peaceful and refined golf atmosphere. Designed by award winning architect Bob Cupp, the course is lined by an emerald green river, seven lakes and a variety of playful creeks. This par 72, 18-hole course is primarily for golfers seeking a little more challenge in their game and for those looking to admire the magnificent spectacle of the sea-to-sky corridor.
Devon O’ Malley is a staff writer for Allura Direct, a
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